From New York Times bestselling author Joshua Davis and his son Kal Kini-Davis, comes an epic, breathtaking story of self-discovery, love, and adventure--perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and John Green.

Seventeen-year-old Mia is stranded in the middle of the Caribbean. After a mortifying incident in the school cafeteria, her parents decide there is only one way to deal with her meltdown: move onto a battered sailboat and leave everything behind. Her mom and dad think it's the best decision they've ever made. Mia feels like she's been kidnapped and imprisoned in paradise with no internet and no destination.

Her only hope is to hack together a solar-powered satellite phone so she can call her best friend and fix everything. To do it, she'll have to build a mobile laboratory on the boat and ignore her neurotic mother, who thinks Mia is falling apart.

The problem is, Mia is falling apart. By day, she scours deserted islands, looking for anything she can use to build the phone. At night, she squeezes into a narrow bunk and talks to an imaginary friend. She knows, with absolute certainty, that she needs to abandon her family to save her sanity.

And then two teenagers sail into her world, promising friendship, and maybe even romance. Thoughtful, soulful Alby was raised in Australia but now his family calls the sea their home. The only thing missing is his soulmate. Bold, beautiful Nisha is simply vacationing on her dad's megayacht when a chance encounter upends her life.

Now--with everything hanging in the balance--Mia must decide who she is and what she wants. And with this decision comes the revelation that her past and future are more uncertain than she thought.

A riveting true story about dreams, dedication, and an amazing robot named Stinky, based on Joshua Davis' New York Times bestseller and now adapted for young readers by bestselling Mexican American author Reyna Grande.

In 2004, four undocumented Mexican teenagers arrived at the national underwater robotics championship at the University of California, Santa Barbara. No one had ever told Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they would amount to much--until two inspiring high school science teachers convinced the boys to enter the competition. Up against some of the best collegiate engineers in the country, this team of underdogs from Phoenix, Arizona, scraped together spare parts and a few small donations to astound not only the competition's judges but themselves, too.

Adapted by Reyna Grande--author of the acclaimed memoir The Distance Between Us about her experience as an undocumented child immigrant--this young readers' edition of Joshua Davis's New York Times bestseller showcases these students' ingenuity and courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Timely and empowering, Spare Parts is an accessible introduction to STEM, immigration, and the reality of the American Dream.

Joshua Davis's Spare Parts--now a major motion picture--is a story about overcoming insurmountable odds and the young men who proved they were among the most patriotic and talented Americans in this country--even as the country tried to kick them out.

Four undocumented Mexican American students, two great teachers, one robot-building contest . . .

In 2004, four Latino teenagers arrived at the Marine Advanced Technology Education Robotics Competition at the University of California, Santa Barbara. They were born in Mexico but raised in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attended an underfunded public high school. No one had ever suggested to Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they might amount to much--but two inspiring science teachers had convinced these impoverished, undocumented kids from the desert who had never even seen the ocean that they should try to build an underwater robot.

And build a robot they did. Their robot wasn't pretty, especially compared to those of the competition. They were going up against some of the best collegiate engineers in the country, including a team from MIT backed by a $10,000 grant from ExxonMobil. The Phoenix teenagers had scraped together less than $1,000 and built their robot out of scavenged parts. This was never a level competition--and yet, against all odds . . . they won!

But this is just the beginning for these four, whose story--which became a key inspiration to the DREAMers movement--will go on to include first-generation college graduations, deportation, bean-picking in Mexico, and service in Afghanistan.

Finalist for the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize
New York Times Best Seller

Los inventores es una de esas historias raras que es difícil soltar. Narrada de manera impecable, es hilarante y también triste. --Chris Anderson, autor de The Long Tail
En junio de 2004 el equipo de la preparatoria Carl Hayden, de Phoenix, sorprendió a todos los asistentes a la competencia anual de robótica auspiciada por la nasa cuando resultó ganador en el evento. No era para menos, el equipo estaba conformado por cuatro adolescentes, cuyas circunstancias a todas luces los colocaban en una situación poco aventajada. Se trataba de hijos de inmigrantes ilegales, provenientes de una escuela pública con recursos escasos para desarrollar un robot que resultara competitivo. O al menos eso parecía. Su ingenio, talento y perseverancia, además del apoyo de sus maestros, los hicieron merecedores a este galardón, por encima de equipos tan poderosos como el del mit, que cuenta con la mejor escuela de ingeniería del mundo.
Los inventores retrata magistralmente la agridulce historia de estos muchachos y sus familias, y el verdadero esfuerzo que implica conquistar el sueño americano.

In the 1960s and '70s, a diverse range of storefronts--including head shops, African American bookstores, feminist businesses, and organic grocers--brought the work of the New Left, Black Power, feminism, environmentalism, and other movements into the marketplace. Through shared ownership, limited growth, and democratic workplaces, these activist entrepreneurs offered alternatives to conventional profit-driven corporate business models. By the middle of the 1970s, thousands of these enterprises operated across the United States--but only a handful survive today. Some, such as Whole Foods Market, have abandoned their quest for collective political change in favor of maximizing profits.

Vividly portraying the struggles, successes, and sacrifices of these unlikely entrepreneurs, From Head Shops to Whole Foodswrites a new history of social movements and capitalism by showing how activists embraced small businesses in a way few historians have considered. The book challenges the widespread but mistaken idea that activism and political dissent are inherently antithetical to participation in the marketplace. Joshua Clark Davis uncovers the historical roots of contemporary interest in ethical consumption, social enterprise, buying local, and mission-driven business, while also showing how today's companies have adopted the language--but not often the mission--of liberation and social change.

In the 1960s and '70s, a diverse range of storefronts--including head shops, African American bookstores, feminist businesses, and organic grocers--brought the work of the New Left, Black Power, feminism, environmentalism, and other movements into the marketplace. Through shared ownership, limited growth, and democratic workplaces, these activist entrepreneurs offered alternatives to conventional profit-driven corporate business models. By the middle of the 1970s, thousands of these enterprises operated across the United States--but only a handful survive today. Some, such as Whole Foods Market, have abandoned their quest for collective political change in favor of maximizing profits.

Vividly portraying the struggles, successes, and sacrifices of these unlikely entrepreneurs, From Head Shops to Whole Foods writes a new history of social movements and capitalism by showing how activists embraced small businesses in a way few historians have considered. The book challenges the widespread but mistaken idea that activism and political dissent are inherently antithetical to participation in the marketplace. Joshua Clark Davis uncovers the historical roots of contemporary interest in ethical consumption, social enterprise, buying local, and mission-driven business, while also showing how today's companies have adopted the language--but not often the mission--of liberation and social change.

The Senior Dog

If you could bring comfort, ease, and more love into your senior dog's life, this book is for you.

The Senior Dog reveals a way to improve life for your best friend - your own senior dog.

While most books focus on obedience training for puppies, The Senior Dog is the only book focusing on older dogs.

The Senior Dog addresses all of the issues that your dog faces at this stage.

The Senior Dog helps you understand your dog's changing behaviors. You will recognize when your dog is not comfortable and what to do about it.

And there is something else The Senior Dog does: it not only helps you understand your dog, it helps you make the adjustments that can make crucial differences in your home.

With the help of The Senior Dog, you will find:

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• A simple way to make changes in your house to help your senior dog. This simple secret is only known (and used) by a handful of savvy dog parents.
• The number one health concern facing senior dogs. It will affect nearly every single dog. Here's how to prepare for it (and treat it) in advance.
• Think your house is dog friendly? Hogwash! The Senior Dog has special needs that no one tells you about. We'll tell you what needs to happen to make your dog a home for a senior dog!

You'll see a happier dog in just days. First in comfort level, then in their eyes.

Once you start following The Senior Dog, it will not be too long before you will start noticing spectacular changes in your dog's behavior.

And why is The Senior Dog important?

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In a matter of days, you'll start noticing a happier dog.

And more importantly... their health markers improve across the board.

Over time your vets will be delighted:

You'll understand the psychological changes in the senior dog that are discussed nowhere else.

The Senior Dog helps you understand issues such as arthritis, cancer, heart disease and kidney disease.

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You'll enjoy a deeper and more understanding relationship with your dog.

You need to try this for yourself and see just how amazing The Senior Dog is.

The Senior Dog is the only book on the topic recommended by The Dogington Post - the world's most respected site for dog news and dog health.

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Title: A narrative of Joshua Davis: an American citizen who was pressed and served on board six ships of the British Navy: he was in seven engagements, once wounded, five times confined in irons, and obtained his liberty by desertion: the whole being an interesting and faithful narrative of the discipline, various practices and treatment of pressed seamen in the British Navy and containing information that never was before presented to the American people.Author: Joshua DavisPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP04375800CollectionID: CTRG03-B500PublicationDate: 18110101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Collation: 72 p.; 19 cm

Josh's Galoshes is the first story of 8 year old Josh and his adventures using his imagination to see the regular world in a different light...

Are you struggling to find ways to improve your marriage? Do you want to deepen your connection with your wife and create a happier, more fulfilling relationship? Look no further than How to Pray for Your Wife: The Secrets to a Happy and Purposeful Marriage written by Joshua Davis.

In this book, you will learn the power of prayer and how it can transform your marriage. You'll discover how praying for your wife can help you understand her on a deeper level and bring you closer together. With practical tips and advice, you'll learn how to incorporate prayer into your daily routine and make it a habit that strengthens your relationship.

Joshua Davis shares his personal experiences and insights, providing relatable examples that will help you apply the concepts to your own marriage. From praying for your wife's spiritual growth and emotional well-being to supporting her dreams and aspirations, this book covers every aspect of praying for your wife.

You'll also learn how to pray together with your wife, creating a special bond and shared sense of purpose. This book is a must-read for any husband who wants to build a happy, purposeful marriage that is grounded in faith and love.

Take the first step towards a happier marriage today by reading How to Pray for Your Wife: The Secrets to a Happy and Purposeful Marriage. Your wife, and your marriage, will thank you.

Joshua Davis had a dream. He dreamt of being the best. It didn't really matter what he was the best at, he just wanted to be number one, the big enchilada, to say that he had made it. This is how it began: Josh was driving through the Mojave Desert one day when he saw a sign for the American arm-wrestling championship - all comers welcome. He decided to enter. He came fourth, out of four, but this was enough to secure him a place on Team USA and the chance of a show-down with the 'Russian Ripper' at the world championships in Poland (that didn't end very well either).

But Josh had tasted the dizzy rush of competition and wanted more. And more turned out to be the most outlandish contests in the world - from bull fighting in Spain and backward running in Italy, to sumo wrestling and the World Sauna Championship in Finland.

Joshua's quest is by turns hilarious, harrowing and a little insane, but it is also inspiring - because, after all, every underdog deserves his day.

Compromising Christianity, though a short devotional, is a thought provoking read that will push you to allow God to take you to new depths in your spiritual walk. It pushes you to stand in the truth of Jesus. This is a much needed wake up call for the church of today.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how you can make a name and identity for yourself at your Corporate organization. This book also includes tips that will guide you to grow within your company and also provides you with methods to evolve your professional life.Today's Market is saturated. Individuals find it difficult to find a unique place for themselves as professionals. Whatever your position is and where ever you work, be it a self-employed entrepreneur or an employee at a large organization, you need to take charge of your career. This book will help you in figuring out how you can set up a unique position for yourself and help steer your career in the direction you want it to move in.