Most Popular Books by Eric Arnold

A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature''s majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.

The story behind the bottle, First Big Crush is Eric Arnold''s wild account of his year immersing himself in all things wine...and somehow not winding up in rehab. Never having held a meaningful job for very long (and getting fired from most of them), Eric Arnold heads to New Zealand -- to Allan Scott Wines -- seeking adventure and hoping to learn a little bit about wine. What could be better than working outside in the fresh air and drinking wine all day? Before he knows it, he is dirty, wet, cold, and at the mercy of a tank of wine that just might explode and take him with it. So begin Eric''s adventures in the world of wine. He gets sunburned, sore, and drunk -- and then does it all over again the next day. First Big Crush is a story that is as outrageous as it is compelling. Here are tales of first pressings, pruning, and tasting competitions. There are also rowdy nights at the local pub, girls, meat pies, girls, rugby, and tales of hunting wild pig. Along the way, each step of the winemaking process is explained in a way that humans can actually understand. Almost against his will, Eric becomes an expert.

A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator.

In this colorful, fully-illustrated beginning reader, Darth Maul has been given a mission. The time has come for him to put his Sith skills to the test. He must track down a Jedi Master and his apprentice. Maul lives nothing better than a good chase. Except revenge.

These jokes about their lovable canine friends will have children barking outloud!

A look at space exploration--from the earliest astronomers to present day and future space travel. Includes such topics as the monkeys and dogs who were the true space pioneers, the International Space Station, the exploration of Mars, and more.

Boba Fett''s father, Jango, accepts a danger mission as a bounty hunter.

Shows how to identify and interpret the tracks and traces of small wild animals, including birds.

This collection contains 150 jokes arranged in the order of the school day, touching on all different subjects, including some fascinating facts.

Provides an up-close, realistic glimpse into a typical day for Mo Vaughn, the popular first baseman for the Boston Red Sox.

Eighth grader Kro Kandle discovers that Ernest Hemingway wrote that there are four things one must do to become a man. Kro takes that blueprint to heart. With Hemingway as his guide, he navigates his odyssey through middle school with an eye keenly targeted on manhood.

The true story of the rise of Marlborough and NZ Sauvignon Blanc, told by one of its pioneers, winemaker Allan Scott, as both personal and professional memoir, fully illustrated. The remarkable story of Marlborough wine, from the planting of the first vines to the global success of New Zealand''s billion-dollar Sauvignon Blanc industry, is also the very personal story of winemaker Allan Scott. As a young farm hand he helped plant the first vines, going on to help Montana and Corbans establish their sauvignon vineyards, and and then to found his own hugely successful family winery. He knows the real stories, the mistakes and the triumphs, the heroes and villains, and how an unlikely region of New Zealand''s South Island became a varietal powerhouse and major export industry. A lot of how it happened came down to luck, along with perserverence and bloody-mindedness, and some extraordinary ingenuity that revolutionised winemaking. Setting the record straight, as well as telling a personal saga of risking it all and keeping a family together, Allan recounts his story with great humour and modesty. With a rich photographic archive and new photography from award winning photographer Patrick Reynold, this is a fine memoir with real body and taste.

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"Eric Arnold is a writer, photographer, and Hip-Hop historian. Parts of this work originally appeared in 2011 as ''Rap Atlas: Oakland'' in Complex" -- cover page.

Dub Dogs is a portrait study of dogs together with the Volkwagens they call their own. Over several years, I have been taking portraits of dogs in their classic Buses, Bugs, and all other types of VWs; the cars they have claimed as their very own.Along with my photos, fans from around the world have submitted their photos and information for inclusion. I have also compiled relevant poetry, quotes, and original artwork to accompany the photos. This culminates in a collection of imagery for both the dog lover and the VW enthusiast alike.

Follows a typical day for a police officer Kathy Murphy, including patrolling a neighborhood, responding to calls, and explaining different pieces of equipment.