Shady Neighbors by Thom Powell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Shady Neighbors by Thom Powell, Guy Edwards A rural living family is threatened by imminent development of their rural landscape. At the same time, members of the family begin to notice other strange things occurring around them that seem to indicate that they have been somehow singled-out for some unknown purpose. While the family is trying to figure out how to use the unknown force, the unknown force is also figuring out how to use the family. Ultimately, an uneasy partnership forms as the forces of human energy and a greater good learn how to play on the same team. Baseball has long provided a metaphor for the struggles of our human condition. As one can see from the unique cover art by Guy Edwards, the author has crafted the first fictional story in human history that humorously combines bigfoot and baseball. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Thom Powell is an author, science teacher, expert kayaker, and whitewater river guide. His previous literary work, the widely acclaimed The Locals, revolutionized bigfoot/sasquatch field research when it was published in 2003. Many of the radical ideas that were first presented in this seminal volume have gained wide acceptance among todays bigfoot researchers. His new book is another first: a novel that incorporates some of Thoms unique revelations about the bigfoot phenomenon in an original and entertaining story. Thom has also been a lifelong fan of major league and youth baseball, mis-spending much of his own youth at Cleveland Stadium, watching the Cleveland Indians lose game after game. His love of the game (and the life lessons it offers) figures prominently in the plot of Shady Neighbors. Back in the mid-1980s Thom was also the first kayaker in the western U.S. to pioneer the use of a new style of stunt kayak know as a squirt boat that is capable of underwater maneuvers. Virtually all whitewater kayaks now incorporate design elements borrowed from these tiny kayaks that were once so radically different. Thom is known for coining the phrase mystery move to describe the squirt boaters most impressive underwater maneuver. Mr. Powell is a dynamic, veteran science teacher of 26 years experience at Robert Gray Middle School in the Hillsdale neighborhood of southwest Portland. He lives with his family beside the Clackamas River near Oregon City. Details ISBN1456366637 Author Guy Edwards Short Title SHADY NEIGHBORS Pages 366 Language English Illustrator Guy Edwards ISBN-10 1456366637 ISBN-13 9781456366636 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1956 DEWEY FIC Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-03-09 Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-03-09 NZ Release Date 2011-03-09 US Release Date 2011-03-09 UK Release Date 2011-03-09 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:46764961;

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