Lois H Gresh Books In Order

Chuck Farris and the Tower of Darkness

Thirteen year old Chuck Farris is a video game hotshot who knows every trick of every game worth playing. Chuck has conquered them all, but the one thing he can’t conquer is town bully Digger McGraw. One day, Chuck comes home with a black eye and two broken toes. Unable to play sports, he is bored sick. That’s when his mom brings home a PlayStation2 with five hot new games. Chuck beats the first game no problem. But the next day in math class, something strange happens. Chuck turns into the video game superhero! And so it goes. Every time Chuck beats a game, he turns into its real life superhero. At first, it’s great to be able to scare the school bully half to death, but being a video game superhero gets Chuck into trouble too with his mother, his teachers, the principal, and the basketball coach. Offering hot tips about Sony’s PlayStation2, this first book in the series opens up a world of adventure.

Eldritch Evolutions

26 Weird Science Fiction, Dark Fantasy, and Horror Stories Eldritch Evolutions is the first collection of short stories by Lois H. Gresh, one of the most talented writers working these days in the realms of imagination. These tales of weird fiction blend elements wrung from science fiction, dark fantasy, and horror. Some stories are bent toward bizarre science, others are Lovecratian Mythos tales, and yet others are just twisted. They all share an underlying darkness, pushing Lovecraftian science and themes in new directions. While H.P. Lovecraft incorporated the astronomy and physics ideas of his day eg, cosmos within cosmos and other dimensions, these stories speculate about modern science: quantum optics, particle physics, chaos theory, string theory, and so forth. Full of unique ideas, bizarre plot twists, and fascinating characters, these tales show a feel for pacing and structure, and a wild sense of humor. They always surprise and delight.

Dragonball Z

IT DOESN’T GET ANY HOTTER THAN…
Dragonball ZFind out all there is to know about the hotter than hot phenomenon called Dragonball Z. Written by a mother and ten year old son team, you’ll get all the fabulous DBZ facts from a kid’s perspective! So DBZ fans unite and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as you read about: All the TV and movie episodes, action figures, trading cards and toys The characters good and bad what they do and where they come from Awesome anecdotes, entertaining facts, cool quizzes, and side splitting jokes Interviews with kids just like you about Dragonball Z: their favorite episodes and characters, fun ways to play with DBZ toys, and much moreYou know you’re a Dragonball Z fanatic if…
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you think your teacher is a Saiyan…
you name your dog ‘Bubbles’ and make him bounce aroundyour backyard ‘planet’ at rocketship speed…
you insist that your power level is 1200 on bad days…
you wear red pajamas and a sash to school…
you use magic marker to put dots on your head so you can look like Krillin

Techno Life 2020

TechnoLife 2020 predicts how future scientific breakthroughs will dramatically affect the way people live, work, and play. Part novel, part scientific explanation, the book reveals how technology will affect fictional Joe Leinster’s everyday life in 2020. The lefthand pages contain scientific explanations of how things will work 20 years from now in every area of Joe’s life. We watch him struggle to keep his sanity while he chases the elusive and exotic glamour babe of tomorrow, Sherry Anne Scaturro. We pop inside Sherry Anne’s head and go with her to the shrink, the doctor, and her high tech job. Envisioned are virtual love, virtual work, self monitoring of brain waves, psycho cyber drugs, cosmetic surgery at one’s fingertips and in one’s own house, and homes that respond to every need and whim.

The Science of Superheroes

The truth about superpowers…
science fact or science fiction?’An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come.’ Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC ComicsSuperman, Batman, The X Men, Flash, Spider Man…
they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers?In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains. Lois Gresh Rochester, NY has written eight novels and nonfiction books as well as dozens of short stories and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. Robert Weinberg Oak Forest, IL is a multiple award winning author of novels, nonfiction books, short stories and comics.

The Science of Supervillains

The authors of The Science of Superheroes now reveal the real genius of the most evil geniusesEver wonder why comic book villains, such as Spiderman’s bionic archenemy Dr. Octopus or the X Men’s eternal rival Magneto, are so scary and so much fun? It’s not just their diabolical talent for confounding our heroes, it’s their unrivalled techno proficiency at creating global mayhem that keeps comic book fans captivated. But is any of the science actually true? In The Science of Supervillains, authors Lois Gresh and Bob Weinberg present a highly entertaining and informative look at the mind boggling wizardry behind the comic book world’s legendary baddies. Whether it’s artificial intelligence, weapons systems, anti matter, robotics, or magnetic flux theory, this fun, fact filled book is a fascinating excursion into the real world science animating the genius in the comic book world’s pantheon of evil geniuses. Lois Gresh Scottsville, NY and Bob Weinberg Oak Forest, IL are the authors of the popular Science of Superheroes cloth: 0 471 0246 0; paper: 0 471 46882 7

The Truth Behind a Series of Unfortunate Events

The ultimate companion guide to A Series of Unfortunate Events a must for fans of Lemony Snicket.A Series of Unfortunate Events is one of the most popular children’s series in the world and will be a major motion picture starring Jim Carrey and Meryl Streep coming this 2004 holiday season. Now comes The Reader’s Guide to Lemony Snicket, the ultimate companion guide to these fun and wildly successful novels. Digging beneath the surface, Lois Gresh uses science, history and little known facts to dig deep into the world of A Series of Unfortunate Events and provide young readers everywhere with how to hints and tips, quizzes, cool anecdotes, fun facts and information on everything Lemony. Including: Facts about handwriting analysis and forgery Killer leeches, crabs, fungi and peppermint all you need to know The truth about hypnosis and how to use it! Real child inventors and their amazing inventions How to build a telephone, a hot air balloon and an automatic harmonica Are you as smart as Violet & Claus the ultimate quiz And much more!The ultimate renegade book report on A Series of Unfortunate Events, this reader’s guide is a must for millions of young fans everywhere.

The Science of Anime

Anime, the name given to Japanese superhero animation, has swept the United States. More than two dozen Japanese cartoon series already appear on U.S. television, with more on the way. And with the vast leaps being made in animation technology, the anime explosion shows no sign of abating. One of the main topics of anime is advanced technology and how it will affect the human race. Movies like Akira have touched upon the power of the atom and the advances and tragedies nuclear power will bring to the Earth. Stories like Ghost in the Shell explore the limits of human and machine interface and artificial intelligence. More than any other genre in the entertainment field, anime explores the future of science and technology, and The Science of Anime provides a fascinating and fun look at the science behind it.

The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide

In Christopher Paolini’s thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide is an interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alaga sia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included in this comprehensive guide: An in depth look at the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books Fascinating facts about dwarves, giants, shades, and other creatures A fascinating trip through the lore of dragons Tips for writing your own fantasy story A biography of the author Plus tons of fun boxes and more! This book is a must have for any fan of the Inheritance books.

The Science of Stephen King

Advance Praise’What a treasure house is this book! Robots, space aliens, Einstein, black holes, time travel these themes, and much more, from Stephen King’s amazing books are opened up like toy chests. It’s tremendous fun, entirely educational, and a great tribute to King.’ Peter Straub’A fun, fun read.’ F. Paul Wilson’The Science of Stephen King appeals to both the scientist and the longtimereader of Stephen King in me. Gresh and Weinberg use concepts from King’s fiction as launching pads for in depth explorations of concepts as diverse as ESP, pyrokinesis, time travel, artificial intelligence, quantum chemistry, alternate realities, string theory, and the possibility that we’ll be visited by aliens or that we’ll face a global pandemic. Much of what Stephen King writes about in his novels is closer to reality than you might think.’ Bev Vincent, Ph.D., author of The Road to the Dark Tower’A superb overview of King’s use of scientific concepts in his stories. And considering all the scary talk lately about pandemic flu, their chapter on The Stand is timely as hell.’ Stephen Spignesi, author of The Complete Stephen King Encyclopedia’Just as Sagan and Asimov popularized science to the mas*ses by making itentertaining and informative, so too do Gresh and Weinberg. Compulsively readable and thought provoking.’ George Beahm, author of The Stephen King Companion

Exploring Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials

His Dark Materials is one of the most popular, award winning fantasies of all time, a bestselling trilogy hailed as ‘a modern classic’ by The New York Times. Now, for the first time ever, Lois H. Gresh helps young readers examine Pullman’s intricate universe with Exploring His Dark Materials, the ultimate companion guide. Gresh’s fun, interactive book explores the complex science, religion, and fantastic elements of His Dark Materials in a way that’s both informative and fun for younger readers. Exploring His Dark Materials is filled with sidebars, history, facts and an in depth analysis of the books, answering questions like: What are daemons? Why is dust important to the series? Is Dark Material real and how does it relate to our universe? What are the origins of ghosts and shapeshifters? And much more! Exploring His Dark Materials is a thrilling and essential guide for young adults to help them explore this fantastic and challenging fantasy world.

The Fan’s Guide to Spiderwick Chronicles

For fans of The Spiderwick Chronicles comes the ultimate unauthorized guide to the facts behind Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black’s world. This new book by Lois Gresh takes young readers beyond the creepy and captivating fairy world of The Spiderwick Chronicles and answers the burning questions kids have been aching to know. With illustrations, quizzes, facts, and mythology, The Fan’s Guide to The Spiderwick Chronicles will provide hours of fun. Digging deep into history, legend, and lore, this magical guide helps fans enjoy their favorite series as they never have before. This is the perfect gift for that young reader who can’t get enough of the series or wants to find out what the excitement is all about.

The Fan’s Guide to the Spiderwick Chronicle

When Mallory, Jared and Simon Grace stumble upon an old box in the attic of the dilapidated estate they move into, they have no idea what sort of adventures are in store for them. Neither will the children who pick up The Fan’s Guide to the Spiderwick Chronicles. This new guide by Lois Gresh takes young readers beyond the fairy world of the Spiderwick Chronicles and answers the burning questions kids have been aching to ask. With illustrations, quizzes, games, sidebars, facts and trivia, The Fan s Guide to The Spiderwick Chronicles will provide hours of fun. This book will be the ultimate resource for fans of the series and is the perfect gift for that young reader who can t get enough of the series or wants to read what the excitement is all about.

Why Did It Have To Be Snakes

Could you really use a bullwhip to swing across a chasm? Or rip out a man’s heart without killing him? At last, here is the book that finally answers the Indiana Jones related questions that have troubled you for years. It tells you everything you ve ever wanted to know about the history, culture, and science behind your favorite Indy scenes and settings. You ll find out the truth about the Thuggees and their deadly practices, ancient death traps, the Well of Souls, Kali worship in India, and much more.

The Twilight Companion

Everyone’s in love with vampires, and if the vampire s name happens to be Edward Cullen, then readers of the wildly popular Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer can t help but be crazy about him. For all those who adore Bella Swan, Edward, and the rest of the Cullen family and can t get enough, this companion guide is a must.

The Twilight series follows an unlikely couple: Bella, a teenager, and her boyfriend, Edward, a vampire who has sworn off human blood. Added to the mix is Jacob Black, a werewolf who also loves Bella. Seductive and compelling, the four book series has become a worldwide phenomenon.

With legends and lore about vampires and werewolves throughout history, insight into the series, quizzes, and heaps of fascinating facts, this companion guide will give millions of readers the information they ve been hungering for since book one! As a special bonus, the companion guide helps readers determine if they are compatible with a guy like Edward!

The Fan’s Guide to Artemis Fowl

Twelve year old Artemis Fowl is the most ingenious criminal mastermind in history. With two trusty sidekicks in tow, he hatches a cunning plot to terrorize the fairy world. Combining folklore, fantasy, and a fistful of high tech funk, Eoin Colfer has created the first children’s fantasy series for the 21st Century. And with millions of copies in print, Artemis Fowl has been recognized as the successor to Harry Potter in the realm of children’s literature. The Fan’s Guide to Artemis Fowl is the ultimate companion to the world of Artemis Fowl. Filled with sidebars, mythology, technology, and science, along with an in depth analysis of the books, this unofficial guide will be the definitive resource for the series. This will be the first and only guide for young adults to this fantastic series.

The Hunger Games Companion: The Unauthorized Guide to the Series

The ultimate companion guide to the blockbuster Hunger Games trilogyFor all those who adore Katniss and Peeta, and can’t get enough, this companion guide to the wildly popular Hunger Games series is a must read and a terrific gift. Go deeper into the post apocalyptic world created by Suzanne Collins than you ever thought possible an alternative future where boys and girls are chosen from twelve districts to compete in The Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. When sixteen year old Katniss learns that her little sister has been chosen, Kat steps up to fight in her place and the games begin. This unauthorized guide takes the reader behind the stage. The Hunger Games Companion includes fascinating background facts about the action in all three books, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the series main themes and features from the nature of evil, to weaponry and rebellions, to surviving the end of the world. It’s everything fans have been hungering for since the very first book!This book is not authorized by Suzanne Collins, Scholastic Press or anyone involved in the Hunger Games movie.