Most Popular Books by Dan Smith

Homer is the neighborhood dog, taking care of the children every day until one day the dog catcher shows up. The children swing into action.

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A fascinating new perspective on World War II; a fictitious, personalized take on the real-life rebel German youth group, the Edelweiss Pirates. Karl Friedman is only twelve, but like all boys his age in Germany, he''s already playing war games, training to join the Hitler Youth. Stefan, Karl''s nonconformist older brother, wants nothing to do with it. Then their father is killed, and what had been a game suddenly becomes deadly serious. Karl''s faith in the Fuhrer is shaken: Is Hitler a national hero--or a villain? What is the meaning of the flower symbol stitched inside Stefan''s jacket, and what is the mission of the shadow group he belongs to? Karl soon finds out as he joins his brother in a dangerous rebellion against the burgeoning threat of Nazism.

Peter feels compelled to help a wounded German pilot, but he doesn''t want to be a traitor--especially not to his father, who is off fighting the Nazis. A moving story about the moral dilemmas of war. Summer 1941: For Peter, the war is a long way away, being fought by his father and thousands of other British soldiers against the faceless threat of Nazism. But war comes frighteningly close to home one night when a German jet is shot down over the neighboring woods. With his feisty new friend Kim, Peter rushes to the crash site to see if there''s anything he can salvage. What he finds instead is a German airman. The enemy. Seriously wounded and in need of aid...Continuing in the tradition of thought-provoking literature about the Second World War, Dan Smith''s MY FRIEND THE ENEMY is a thrilling adventure that also personalizes the moral dilemmas faced by the children left behind on the home front.

The author of the best-selling State of the World Atlas builds a unique contemporary understanding of the factors and forces at play by homing in on the key events, themes, resources and relationships. Blending the creative use of maps and graphics with incisive text and the most-up-to-date statistics, this Atlas explains the background to current events in the Middle East.

Leaving behind his life of violence in Brazil''s darkest shadows, Zico is determined to become a better man. But it seems his old life isn''t quite done with him yet when he''s tasked with making one last kill. It''s one that could get him everything he has ever wanted; a house, some land, cash in his pocket, a future for him and his girlfriend, Daniella. But this one isn''t like all the others. This one comes at a much higher price.The Darkest Heart is a journey through the shadowy heart of Brazil and the even darker mind of a killer, where fear is a death sentence and the only chance of survival might mean abandoning the only good thing you''ve ever known.

Kidnapped to a remote tropical island, Ash faces a terrifying challenge: cross the deadly jungle and find a cure for his mother, who''s been infected with a deadly disease. As he discovers his own unexpected powers, he begins to question everything he once knew - about his parents, his enemies and himself.

The State of the World Atlas is an accessible, unique visual survey of current events and global trends, highlighting the international scope and complexity of many challenges facing the humanity today. With a bold new design, this distinctive atlas presents the latest statistics on international trade and migration, the globalization of work, aging and new health risks (up to and including the COVID-19 pandemic), food and water, energy resources and consumption, literacy, gender equality, wars and peacekeeping, and more. And for the newest edition, special attention has been brought to the way that all of these issues are affected by the ongoing climate crisis. Fascinating, troubling, and surprising, this is an important resource for anyone who seeks to better understand the world around them.

Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill – what’s creeping around down at the farm? Crooked Oak’s mystery-solving team return with another spine-tingling adventure.

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either don''t know about, or couldn''t visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tuscon Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, or see the Chapel of the Ark. This fascinating guide book takes a look at 100 places around the world that are either so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way.

A ground–breaking experiment at the new research farm at Hilltop House goes very wrong in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

Are you prepared? A training and reference manual for the great nationwide revival—which has already begun. The Wind and the Rudder: How to Live in the Power of the Spirit without Becoming Weird gives you everything you need to be part of God’s current move! Many times the wind of God’s Spirit moved powerfully through an individual, in a city, or across a nation, only to see healthy, long-lasting revival aborted due to the lack of a strong rudder. This book provides the stabilizing force during times of dramatic renewal and revival. The focus of The Wind and the Rudder is two-fold:1. To help an ocean of Jesus-followers discover the thrill, the adventure, and the passion of the Spirit-filled life they are called to live.2. To help believers who have experienced the Spirit discover balance, understanding, and a new sense of mission. A great nationwide revival is arriving—you can prepare yourself to absorb the many benefits of this amazing harvest opportunity!

The original winners of The Next Food Network Star bring their signature style of casual entertaining to their first book. These Hearty Boys don''t solve literary mysteries, but they sure are great at demystifying party-throwing. Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh are two guys who never attended culinary school yet build one of Chicago''s most popular catering businesses, and now run the popular restaurant Hearty. Their self-deprecating, natural approach to cooking, which made them such a hit on the Food Network, comes through on every page. Packed with exciting but accessible recipes, clever how-to tips, and a gaggle of tales from the catering trenches, this is a truly entertaining guide to the art of entertaining. Featured recipes include hors d''oeuvres, starters, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and libations. Nibble on Gorgonzola, Fig, and Pecan Cheese Terrine, or pass Seared Ahi on Wonton Crisps. Or sit down to enjoy Balsamic Mushroom Chicken and Oven-roasted Root Veggies, and finish the meal with Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Talk with Your Mouth Full offers help on everything from chilling wine to decorating a buffet table, as well as complete menus and planning advice. It''s the ultimate guide to enjoying good food and good company.

A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith - author of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha''s War. BERLIN 1961 Anja and Monika live opposite each other. They play together every day, with Otto the cat. One night they wake up to bangs and shouts. Soldiers are building a huge barbed wire fence between them. A terrible forever wall that gets longer and higher until it divides the whole city. On the East side, Monika is scared - neighbours are becoming spies and there are secret police everywhere. It''s Anja who spots that Otto has found a way across. If he can visit Monika, then perhaps she can too. But Anja gets trapped and there''s no safe way back . . . An emotional, atmospheric story from Carnegie Medal-nominated author Dan Smith From the author of Nisha''s War, My Friend the Enemy and She Wolf A high-stakes adventure, set during the Cold War, centred on two cousins separated when the Berlin Wall is built Perfect for readers aged 9 and up who may be studying the Cold War at school PRAISE FOR DAN SMITH: ''Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.''EMMACARROLL onShe Wolf ''This book grabbed me from page one - highly recommended''HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy

Twelve-year-old Zak is plane-wrecked on an abandoned research outpost in the Antarctic with his sister and parents. Here, a series of nightmarish occurrences and bizarre visions suggest a link to something else - a presence beneath the ice - which only Zak can understand ...

Helps us to better understand the dangers of U.S. nuclear strategy, and reminds us that it is a strategy we can resist.

Raped in Prison: A Horror Story By: Russell Dan Smith In this powerful memoir, Russell Dan Smith chronicles his life as a child prisoner among adults and explains the turbulent atmosphere of life in prisons. He details the assault he faced as a child among older prisoners. Smith had enemies among prisoners and prison administrators which necessitated an extraordinary step by federal officials to step in to protect Smith from both. The brutalities he faced lead Smith to for his own organization to end molestation in prisons throughout the world.

What makes it possible for a church to reverse course from decline or stagnation into longlasting vitality? How can a church immigrate from a congealing present into a compelling future? What can a congregation do to experience continuous, deep change rather than just temporary, surface improvement? How does a person lead redevelopment? The three authors of this book address these and other questions by building on an eight-step framework for lasting change developed by John P. Kotter, noted former professor of organizational behavior at Harvard Business School. His work on organizational change is heralded in the secular world as foundational, and Smith, Sellon, and Grossman have found that his findings hold true for congregations as well. Each chapter in this book comprises three sections: mentor, companion and coach. The mentor section discusses principles and concepts to be addressed in each of the eight steps; the companion section gives readers a sense of what leading change is actually like for a congregational leader; and the coach section provides specific ways for leaders to develop the unique change processes that will be effective in their church. Foreword by Anthony G. Pappas. "The authors offer strong spiritual grounding and wise counsel for personal and communal transformation as they lead us through a highly effective process of congregational transformation." -- Barbara B. Troxell "This book does not offer us more exhausting busyness, but focuses on the very heart of ministry in and through the congregation. If you yearn to move beyond the status quo, dive into this refreshing book and expect transformation." -- Julia Kuhn Wallace

Crooked Oak is under attack from a dangerous foe, and it looks like Pete, Krish and Nancy are the only ones who can stop it ... Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic students aged 8+

Cincinnati chills are on the menu, as two ghost tour guides serve up the most terrifying tales from this Ohio River city’s haunted history. A ghostly captain who forever guards her steamboat, an elusive lady in green who roams Carew Tower, spectral lovers who reunite in museum halls, these are among the souls who walk Cincinnati’s forgotten paths. Take a chilling tour with Teri Casper and Dan Smith, owners of Cincinnati Tours, Inc., as they recount the infamous murder of Imogene Remus by her bootlegger husband and recall the tale of a young World War II soldier who is still searching for a way home from Union Terminal. Wander among the lonely mausoleums of Spring Grove Cemetery and listen for strange echoes in Music Hall to meet the otherworldly residents of the Queen City. Includes photos!

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

In this profound yet practical book, Mary Sellon and Daniel Smith make the case that the health of churches and synagogues depends on congregations learning how to live out love in "right relationships." The authors distill what they have learned from other researchers as well as their work with dozens of pastors and congregations. This how-to lays out theory, story, tools, and exercises that will help congregations and their leaders learn how to build and maintain the loving relationships that provide the medium for God’s transforming work

The chilling story of a Kentucky nightclub and its dark and haunted history . . . photos included. Over the years, Bobby Mackey’s Music World has played host to countless real-life horror stories and a string of criminal activity. The site has been the location of death and destruction since the nineteenth century, including illegal lynchings and a bridge collapse killing forty-one men. Illegal gambling and liquor abounded when it later served as the Bluegrass Inn. In more recent years, mafia bosses turned it into a nightclub known as the Latin Quarter. Beginning with the caretaker who fell under a demonic possession to more recent encounters between patrons and the paranormal, author Dan Smith revives the chilling stories that make it the most haunted nightclub in America.

On the other side of paradise, a nightmare waits... After caring for his mother in her last days, Alex has gone off round the world - with no plan other than to travel and maybe recapture some of his lost youth. Beginning his travels in Indonesia, the idea of finding himself sounds appealing...but soon, he finds himself in real trouble. It starts with a bus crash on a terrifying mountain road. Lucky to escape with his life, Alex loses everything else - even his identity. But then he meets Domino, a beautiful girl who takes Alex under her wing. At first it''s an intoxicating adventure, but Alex starts to realise that danger seems to follow her around. As they approach the magnificent Lake Toba, and head to the remote community of free spirits that Domino calls home, it seems there''s trouble in paradise. The ideals of the camp seem honourable - a simple life, shared by friends in a beautiful place hidden from the world. But Domino has no answers for the questions that are forming in Alex''s mind: Why do the local villagers hate them so much? Why are people leaving the camp in the dead of night? And what are the strange shapes lurking just beyond the clearing? A taut, atmospheric and emotive thriller, DARK HORIZONS transports you to the lush landscapes of Sumatra, and the twisted ideals and deadly secrets lying in wait there...

On the banks of a sprawling Brazilian river lies São Tiago - a small town without a conscience, forsaken by its people and by God - the perfect place for a fallen priest to escape his past. Sam whiles away his time drinking and fishing, but when one bloody night he helps a dying stranger, he feels a change is coming. Soon Sam catches the attention of the dead man''s employer, the formidable Catarina Da Silva whose hypnotic gaze he has trouble resisting. But little does he know that in a place where life is cheap, love can be deadly. Trapped in Da Silva''s dangerous web, Sam finds himself plummeting towards São Tiago''s dark heart. And as the heavens finally open, he must face his past if he is to find redemption...

This book has some wonderful and very unusual stories of faith, love, kindness, patience, humor, and character-building stories. You will read stories in this book that you will never find in any other book. These stories will relate to you and will help you to grow spiritually and will help to build your faith and character. This book is sure to touch your heart as you read the stories that flow from the love of Jesus heart into your heart. You will really be blessed from reading this book.

The New Old Bar is a collection of 200 great classic cocktail recipes that takes the fear out of entertaining and demystifies the party-throwing experience. Much more than an assortment of vintage cocktails (plus 25 terrific small dishes to enjoy while you drink them), The New Old Bar is a how-to manual on bringing mid-century cocktail culture to your home bar. Authors Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith comprise the Chicago restaurant and catering duo known as The Hearty Boys, who were the winners of the very first series of The Next Food Network Star. The Hearty Boys have catered events for President Barack Obama, and they have fed notables from Oprah Winfrey to Hillary Clinton. In this fun and beautifully photographed book, McDonagh and Smith tell readers about the proper tools needed for hosting successful cocktail parties, including vital information on bar setup, equipment needs, and proper shaking and blending techniques. The Hearty Boys have charmed the country with their breezy, insouciant take on food and entertaining, and now they bring the same warmth, humor, and easy expertise to the world of classic cocktails. Drink up!

You haven''t seen a business "self-help" book like this before "Mojo" is one of those unique words; we know what it means but can''t readily explain it. Mojo in its purest sense is a positive force. It is strength, momentum, good luck, power and the "essence of success" all rolled into one. Enter Business Mojo: Achieving Success Through Mystical Exploration, co-authored by the sister and brother writing team Judy Smith and Dan Smith. For both New Age ''believers'' and skeptical, bottom-line businesspeople, Business Mojo opens eyes to possibilities, and bridges the gap between the mystical and practical to help anyone develop a successful business. You''ll learn: - What you name your business can influence success - Lunar phases - what you should know about them when starting a new business - How you arrange your office can help you maintain a successful business - Envelope colors can engender or inhibit business success - Placing gems on a phone can increase calls from prospects - Why the key to business success may be Ancient rituals - And much, much more ... Judy Smith has more than 30 years experience in marketing and created one of the largest direct mail businesses in Pennsylvania. Dan Smith is the CEO and Founder of Smith Publicity, an international book publicity and public relations firm that has conducted over 900 promotional campaigns for authors, entrepreneurs, and businesses. www.jmaustin.com www.smithpublicity.com www.BusinessSuccessBook.com

Imagine a world where extraterrestrials have invaded the world and enslaved all humanity. Women are enslaved for sexual purposes. Men are conscripted into vast armies. Differences among the extraterrestrials usher in a period of violence. The extraterrestrials bring forth monstrous children through the women they have enslaved. Eventually all of the extraterrestrials monstrous progeny are killed by a greater One, who devises technology to rob the extraterrestrials ability to materialize on this plane. This may sound like something out of J.R.R. Tolkein, but it actually occurred during humanitys ancient past, well-documented in the first portion of the book of Genesis. One family is made a bulwark against further incursions by the extraterrestrials. (Volume 1) The extraterrestrials relation to humans is explored in a man named Job. (Volume 2) The progeny of the family fighting against the extraterrestrials are given laws designed to protect them from the extraterrestrials influence. (Volume 3) There are wars with those who have defied the extraterrestrials. Religion, while highly ritualistic, boils down to the simple concept that someones ancestral lineage will bring forth the Messiah. Each family desires to be that lineage and brings forth children in that hope. It is against this backdrop that the canonized Bible was written by 40 different people from blue-collar to royal backgrounds over a period of 1600 years without any contradictions.

Rouhevaa toimintaa Suomen Lapissa – lue kirja, katso elokuva Jalmari Helanderin ohjaamaan, Samuel L. Jacksonin ja Onni Tommilan tähdittämään huikeaan toimintaelokuvaan perustuva nuortenromaani, jossa USA:n presidentin lentokone ammutaan alas Lapin erämaassa! 13-vuotias suomalaispoika Oskari suorittaa miehuuskoetta metsästysretkellä Lapin erämaassa, kun hän kokee elämänsä yllätyksen. Alasammutun lentokoneen pelastuskapselista kömpii esiin Yhdysvaltain presidentti, jota terroristit jahtaavat. Metsästysreissu muuttuu hurjaksi pelastusoperaatioksi, jossa pelissä on sekä Oskarin oma että maailman mahtavimman miehen henki.Big Game on varhaisnuorillekin sopiva toiminnallinen seikkailutarina täynnä jännitystä ja täpäriä tilanteita, huumoria unohtamatta!Kuvat elokuvasta: Stephanie Kulbach, © 2014 Subzero Film Entertainment, Altitude Film Entertainment, Egoli Tossell Film. Dan Smith on Newcastlessa asuva brittikirjailija, joka on kirjoittanut sekä nuortenkirjoja että trillereitä aikuisille. Hänen jo 21 maahan myyty Big Game -romaaninsa on nuorille muokattu sovitus Jalmari Helanderin ja Petri Jokirannan elokuvakäsikirjoituksesta. Rare Exports -elokuvalla (2010) kannuksensa hankkineen Helanderin Hollywood-tähditetty uusi actionelokuva Big Game saa ensi-iltansa keväällä 2015.

Imagine a world where extraterrestrials have invaded the world and enslaved all humanity. Women are enslaved for sexual purposes. Men are conscripted into vast armies. Differences among the extraterrestrials usher in a period of violence. The extraterrestrials bring forth monstrous children through the women they have enslaved. Eventually all of the extraterrestrials’ monstrous progeny are killed by a greater One, who devises technology to rob the extraterrestrials’ ability to materialize on this plane. This may sound like something out of J.R.R. Tolkein, but it actually occurred during humanity’s ancient past, well-documented in the fi rst portion of the book of Genesis. One family is made a bulwark against further incursions by the extraterrestrials. (Volume 1) The extraterrestrials’ relation to humans is explored in a man named Job. (Volume 2) The progeny of the family fi ghting against the extraterrestrials are given laws designed to protect them from the extraterrestrials’ infl uence. (Volume 3) There are wars with those who have defi ed the extraterrestrials. Religion, while highly ritualistic, boils down to the simple concept that someone’s ancestral lineage will bring forth the Messiah. Each family desires to be that lineage and brings forth children in that hope. It is against this backdrop that the canonized Bible was written by 40 different people from blue-collar to royal backgrounds over a period of 1600 years without any contradictions.

Pete, Nancy and Krish''s school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister when they uncover a terrifying mystery ... A page-turning thriller for fans of the supernatural from bestselling author Dan Smith.

Calling All Know-It-Alls Can you name an astronaut who has walked on the moon? Pretty good, but can you name all of them? Can you name all of the Marx Brothers? How about the Osmonds? The Bee Gees? The Jonas Brothers? Can you identify trees based on their leaves? How about sailor''s knots? Or semaphore signals? With questions from high culture to low, spanning science, language, history, sports, music, and more, this write-in quiz book is a lively parlor game, a challenging memory jogger, and an ego-boosting way to show what you know, all wrapped into one handy volume. So sharpen your pencils, put on your thinking caps, and prepare to show what you know.

1920, central Russia. The Red Terror tightens its hold. Kolya has deserted his Red Army unit and returns home to bury his brother and reunite with his wife and sons. But he finds the village silent and empty. The men have been massacred in the forest. The women and children have disappeared.In this remote, rural Russian community the folk tales that mothers tell their children by candlelight take on powerful significance, and the terrifying legend of Koschei, The Deathless One, begins to feel very real. Kolya sets out on a journey through dense, haunting forests and across vast plains against the bitter winter, in the desperate hope he will find his wife and two boys—and find them alive. But there are very dark things in Kolya''s past. And, as he strives to find his family, there''s someone—or something—following his trail . . .

Shea Burke, a new FBI agent, is assigned to investigate eight cold cases of missing teenage girls. The local police had considered each girl a runaway, but Shea becomes convinced that one person-one monster-is responsible. She finds a seemingly harmless local man, Stanley Stonebridge, very interesting. Stanley, with a variety of devious devices including a shopping bag with a hole in it for his camera lens, videotapes attractive women in public places and sells the footage to voyeur web sites. When another girl, Tammy Ardito, disappears, Shea believes that Stanley is linked to the girl''s abduction. However, her supervisors don''t trust her instincts. She is new, after all, and they want her to focus on other suspects that have more potential than Stanley. Shea, realizing that her actions may cost her a career she loves, doggedly enters the dark world of Stanley Stonebridge determined to find Tammy.

Small Arms are responsible for over half a million deaths each year. Despite this terrifying statistic, millions of guns flow into the streets of the world each year. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and one which is barely regulated. From AK-47s to M16 rifles; from Terrorist-owned shoulder-fired missiles to child soldiers, this enlightening guide reveals the disturbing reality behind the murky underworld of international arms trading. Explaining how deals can often operate on the edge of legality, and listing the world’s main players, it goes on to ask how the exchange of small arms can be tightened in the future. Full of insight and anticipating the danger of ever lighter and more powerful weapons, this is required reading for anyone who wishes to understand the world today and one of the key threats to development, prosperity and international peace.

In the tradition of City of Thieves and Child 44, a troubled World War I veteran races across the frozen steppe of 1930''s Ukraine to save a child from a shadowy killer with unthinkable plans. December 1930, Ukraine. Luka is a war veteran who now wants only to have a quiet life with his family in his village. But everything changes the day the stranger arrives, pulling a sled bearing a terrible cargo. In the chaos that ensues, a little girl vanishes. Luka is the only man with the skills to find who could have stolen a child in these frozen lands – and besides, the missing girl is best friend to Luka’s daughter. Together with his sons, Luka sets out in pursuit across lands ravaged by war. Soon they realize that the man they are tracking is no ordinary criminal, but a skillful hunter with the child as the bait. It will take all of Luka’s strength to battle the harshest of conditions, and all of his wit to stay a step ahead of Soviet authorities.

Now in it?s eighth edition, the widely praised Penguin State of the World Atlas remains a unique visual survey of current events and global trends. Completely revised and updated, this atlas presents the latest statistics on communications and information technology, international trade, globalization of work, aging and new health risks, food and water, energy resources and consumption, global warming and biodiversity, literacy, gender equality, wars and peacekeeping, and more. Fascinating, troubling, and surprising, this is one atlas no student of the world should be without.