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Tom Anderson

    Tom writes about his adventures and obsession with the ocean. His texts evoke an intense sense of freedom and endless journey, with his style characterized by vivid and immediate narration. The author delves deeply into themes associated with the ocean, self-discovery, and self-overcoming. His writing reflects a passion for the sea and the lifestyle connected to it.

    Riding the Magic Carpet
    Things That Bite: Great Lakes Edition: A Realistic Look at Critters That Scare People
    Things That Bite: A Realistic Look at Critters That Scare People
    Symphony for the City of the Dead
    Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out
    The Little Mermaid
    • 2021

      (General Music). Get funky as you jam along on buckets and optional percussion to these sweet songs! Everything is provided from helpful warm-ups to authentic rhythm sections, grooves and specific playing suggestions. Styles like Southern rock, R&B as well as old time rock and roll are explored with this inexpensive, yet surprisingly musical found instrument. Full scores are provided for the teacher, along with digital access to play-along audio recordings and separate PDFs of bucket drum and optional percussion instrument parts. Right off the records play-along tracks are included for even more rhythm-making fun. So grab your sticks, buckets and friends and have a blast. Come on and take a Free Ride ! Songs include: Free Ride, I Got You (I Feel Good), Rock Around the Clock, Shake It Off, Sweet Home Alabama, Uptown Funk. Suggested for grades 4-8.

      BUCKET BLAST
    • 2020

      Downturn

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set in London during the early 1980s, the narrative follows the lives of left-wing activists Simon Hayes and Tony Maloney amidst the political backdrop of a Conservative government. As they navigate their roles in the union and confront challenges from management and fellow activists, their personal relationships add further complexity to their struggles. With a blend of empathy and humor, the story captures the ongoing fight of far-left activists during a pivotal election period, reflecting on their hopes and disillusionments in a changing political landscape.

      Downturn
    • 2020

      Ephesians and All that Jazz

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book offers a transformative exploration of Ephesians, revealing a deeper understanding of God and a renewed perspective on personal identity. Readers will connect with the Apostle Paul more intimately, uncovering insights that reshape their view of faith and existence. This fresh interpretation invites a profound engagement with scripture, promising to change how you perceive both divine and personal narratives.

      Ephesians and All that Jazz
    • 2020

      Ariel dreams of becoming human, and when she falls in love with Prince Eric, she meets with the sea witch Ursula to make a deal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.

      The Little Mermaid
    • 2019

      Focusing on practical foraging skills, this guide highlights 12 easily identifiable wild plants found in North America. It equips readers with the knowledge to recognize, gather, and prepare these plants, promoting a deeper connection with nature and sustainable living.

      Foraging in North America: The Top 12 Plants to Seek Out
    • 2018

      The Last Days of Dad

      • 156 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Following Will Faraday's journey through post-World War II England, this collection of short stories captures a range of intimate and often humorous moments. Themes of loss and rebirth are explored through diverse scenarios, including the death of a goldfish and an American president, a runaway's return home, and a woman's unique perspective on equal rights. The stories also delve into the emotional turmoil of life events, from panic at the fairground to the complexities of family relationships.

      The Last Days of Dad
    • 2018

      Landscape with Invisible Hand

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.5(38)Add rating

      National Book Award winner M. T. Anderson returns to future Earth in a sharply wrought satire of art and truth in the midst of colonization. When the vuvv first landed, it came as a surprise to aspiring artist Adam and the rest of planet Earth -- but not necessarily an unwelcome one. Can it really be called an invasion when the vuvv generously offered free advanced technology and cures for every illness imaginable? As it turns out, yes. With his parents' jobs replaced by alien tech and no money for food, clean water, or the vuvv's miraculous medicine, Adam and his girlfriend, Chloe, have to get creative to survive. And since the vuvv crave anything they deem "classic" Earth culture (doo-wop music, still-life paintings of fruit, true love), recording 1950s-style dates for the vuvv to watch in a pay-per-minute format seems like a brilliant idea. But it's hard for Adam and Chloe to sell true love when they hate each other more with every passing episode. Soon enough, Adam must decide how far he's willing to go -- and what he's willing to sacrifice -- to give the vuvv what they want.

      Landscape with Invisible Hand
    • 2017

      Kurdistan is currently divided between four countries: Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey. In each of the parts of Kurdistan, Kurdish identities and cultures have been repressed for generations. This book, by Eliza Egret and Tom Anderson, gathers together first-hand accounts of the struggles for a new society taking place in Bakur and Rojava the parts of Kurdistan within the borders of Turkey and Syria. The setting up of local assemblies and co-operatives, as well as radical women's and ecological movements, are rapidly gathering momentum in Kurdistan. The book gives a simple introduction to democratic confederalism, the idea that has inspired many of those involved in these movements. The book also compiles accounts from Kurdish people who are oppressed by the state of Turkey and profiles some of the companies that are complicit in their repression. The interviews give suggestions of how people outside of Kurdistan can act in solidarity."

      Struggles for Autonomy in Kurdistan: A Corporate Complicity in the Repression of Social Movements in Rojava and Bakur
    • 2017