Bøger af John Green

Generations of students have benefited from John Green's lectures, and this book, many years in the making, presents his unique personal insight into the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and atmospheric dynamics. It will extend the knowledge and philosophy of students and researchers beyond that of conventional instruction.

From the #1 bestselling author of TheFault in Our StarsMichael L. Printz Honor BookLos Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistKatherine V thought boys were grossKatherine X just wanted to be friendsKatherine XVIII dumped him in an e-mailK-19 broke his heartWhen it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type happens to be girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact.On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket,a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, andan overweight, Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun--but no Katherines. Colin ison a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl.Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novelabout reinventing oneself.

The New York Times bestselling novel from John Green, the author of multi-million bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, and David Levithan.One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, Will Grayson crosses paths with . . . Will Grayson. Two guys with the same name, running in two very different circles, suddenly find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, and culminating in epic turns-of-heart and the most fabulous musical ever to grace the high-school stage. Told in alternating voices from two award-winning authors - John Green (author of The Fault in Our Stars) and David Levithan (author of Boy Meets Boy) - this unique collaborative novel features a double helping of the heart and humour that has won both authors legions of fans.'Funny, rude and original' - New York Times Book Review'Will have readers simultaneously laughing, crying and singing at the top of their lungs' - Kirkus Reviews'This novel has serious buzz' - Entertainment Weekly

From the bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Their Stars, a beautiful tale of love, loss and not so fool proof mathematic equations. When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself.

Two award-winning and New York Timesbestselling author join forces for a collaborative novel of awesome proportions.One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teensboth named Will Graysonare about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fabulous high school musical.Hilarious, poignant, and deeply insightful, John Green and David Levithan's collaborative novel is brimming with a double helping of the heart and humor that have wonthem bothlegions of faithful fans.ANew York Times Book ReviewEditor's ChoiceAn ALA Stonewall Honor Book';Will Grayson, Will Graysonis a complete romp. [It is] so funny, rude and original that by the time flowers hit the stage, even the musical-averse will cheer.' The New York Times Book Review';Will have readers simultaneously laughing, crying and singing at the top of their lungs.'Kirkus Reviews,starred review';It is such a good book. [Green and Levithan] are two of the best writers writing today.' NPR'sThe Roundtable

AIELLA - A sensuous Utopian life in an alien world goes into chaos for reasons beyond understanding or control. Also a compelling love story beyond two planes of existence. Action, battles and conflicts with scientific morality. A short dive into a deeper dilemma. DREAMSPLACES - Transylvania pays a visit to two brothers, each as different in character as night and day. THE TIME OUT CHAIR - Time travel has captured the imagination of humanity for years. Many are the stories and many the methods. Only one actually worked. REQUIEM FOR A PLANET - A cosmic error is rectified on a tiny planet in a small galaxy. The planet some call Earth. --- A Novella (short novel) and three other stories with a different take and view of science fiction.

An eclectic collection of short stories set in the Southwestern United States.The stories in this anthology take place in many eras from the times of the 'old west'to the present day. None are stereotype shoot-em up slapping leather, punching cows wild west stories. Written by several well-known authors,they run a gamut from literary fiction, to science fiction and beyond. CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION THE TRAIN FROM TUCUMCARI John F. Green THE STRANGERS James Pyles KADEE ROSE P.A. O'Neil SHADOWS OF THE ANASAZI Gabriella Balcom THE VOICE IN THE WIND Jay Crowley GRANDMOTHER OF THE DESERT Edward C. Hartshorn ------------------------- APPENDIX Brief biographies of the contributing authors.

Brand new, this iconic box set includes all of John Green's bestselling novels-including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down!Perfect for both new fans and longtime collectors, this deluxe set includes paperback editions of five critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics by #1 bestselling author John Green: • Looking for Alaska • An Abundance of Katherines • Paper Towns • The Fault in Our Stars • Turtles All the Way DownThis is the only box set that includes Turtles All the Way Down and the newest edition of Looking for Alaska, filled with updated bonus content.Critical acclaim for the work of John Green:#1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller • #1 USA Today Bestseller • #1 International Bestseller★ Michael L. Printz Award Winner ★ Michael L. Printz Honor Winner ★ Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ★ NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels ★ TIME Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time

Lies can hurt. Lies can kill. The most dangerous often the ones we tell ourselves. Four tales of addiction about fictional and not-so-fictional people and places. THE TRAIN FROM TUCUMCARI Max had been to Clayton, New Mexico many times by car and stayed at the Eklund hotel often. This time, perhaps his last, he came on the train from Tucumcari. BOOZE & BETRAYAL Two love affairs and two betrayals. The story of a man with two consuming loves. The one pushed him further down a dark road and altered the course of his life, and the other, his one true love that almost destroyed him. KAYLEE NIGHTBIRD A young Native American girl - a victim of drugs, alcohol and sexual abuse, finds her own way out. THE TAVERN They say you can never go back, and maybe you shouldn't. Twelve years after he left his hometown a man returns to visit his dying father. One afternoon he takes a trip down memory lane and perhaps finds a date with destiny.

True, Semi True & True LiesHISTORIC FICTION & NON-FICTION:An eclectic collection of short stories and novellasplus the history behind the stories. Seven remarkable stories inserting fictional and not-so-fictional characters into true western history and locations. They take place from 1680 to the 1800's and through to present day including myths, legends, greed, gold, life, love and glory. The author, who has lived in Arizona for over two decades, has been to all of the locations, often multiple times and studied the history in depth. The appendix gives brief overviews of the true history of the times and places. CONTENTS:INTRODUCTIONGOLDFIELDGUNFIGHT AT THE ESCALANTEREVOLT AT THE TAOS PUEBLOTHE LAST CAMEL IN NEW MEXICOSELIGMAN STOWAWAYKWI-KA-KIKINEEBACK TO THE 1890?sAPPENDIX(history and notes- not anatomy)The Taos uprising in 1680The Other Town too Tough to Die ? Ash Fork, Arizona

POLLUTION, GLOBAL WARMING, DISEASE, WAR, FAMINE, CORRUPTION, GENETIC DEFECTS, DECAYING URBAN AREAS, AND RELIGIOUS ZEALOTRY. These are only a few problems facing humanity today but are they the largest or most terrifying? Most were predicted and the cause identified over a half century ago by a man long dead. Long before computers, the internet, social media and the technological explosion of the 21st century he cataloged, graphed, spoke and wrote about it. This also includes a short fictional (or is it?) story entitled 'And the Meek Shall inherit.'

When he was a kid, Ray loved baseballand like most young boys, dreamed of making it to the major leagues. The only drawback was that he sucked at it. Billionaire Raymond Farnsworth and his new Franchise,The Las Vegas Lightning?s turn the professional baseball world on its ear as they return to what they call ?Baseball FUNdamentals? ? They mix old-time nostalgia and values, crazy hijinx, pranks, public relations stunts, Las Vegas style entertainment, and make a fortune while doing it. In addition to the main story, this includes photos and a brief history of some of the famous players mentioned in it. Plus excerpts about youth baseball from the author?s book:Everything I Needed to Know about Life, I Learned on a Baseball field (well, almost) Also included are film synopsis? of some of the baseball films noted in the story

A deeply flawed man finds his greatest love in the remote hills of Northern Arizona. Together, they face mortal dangers and struggle to survive as they watch the world they know fall into red ruin. Much later, he must decide if he can accept another type of love as a culture in a different form evolves.Two centuries later his descendant finds an unlikely love amidst enemies who have come to destroy the fragile society that remains.An apocalyptic story laced with love, and deep friendships often crossing cultural and racial lines. Adventure, action and touch of mysticism, round out a sweeping epic.

This book is the last sequel to the well-received books, A Baby Boomers History of Guilderland, and A Baby Boomers History of Guilderland Part II published in 2017 and early 2018. Unlike the first two volumes, this isnÕt organized by sections of town because much of that was covered previously. People who contributed stories, anecdotes and photos (see appendix) are in individual sub-chapters. I have found or been given much new material covering the way it was, the way it is now, the way we were and where we are now.

This is a story of a town the way it was and never will be again. It was a tavern, like thousands of others, across America that shaped many a memory and many a life. It is also the story of a man, long gone but never forgotten. CONTENTS -INTRODUCTION - PHOTO GALLERY -HISTORY - Fonda's, Giovanni's, Johnny Polito, obituaries,articles, tributes, poems, songs and more.PONDERING POLITO'S - Stories, anecdotes and memories garnered from people who were there! TOMMY POLITO'S TAVERN - A NOVELLAThe complete version originally published in 2016 -APPENDIX - NOTE: Parts of this book originally published in ""Tommy Polito's Tavern"" and ""A Baby Boomers History of Guilderland, NY"" - Volumes One and Two.

Now a Netflix Original Film!#1 New York Times bestsellerAn ill-timed storm on Christmas Eve buries the residents of Gracetown under multiple feet of snow and causes quite a bit of chaos. One brave soul ventures out into the storm from her stranded train, setting off a chain of events that will change quite a few lives. Over the next three days one girl takes a risky shortcut with an adorable stranger, three friends set out to win a race to the Waffle House (and the hash brown spoils), and the fate of a teacup pig falls into the hands of a lovesick barista. A trio of today's bestselling authors-John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle-brings all the magic of the holidays to life in three hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and kisses that will steal your breath away."A comedy as delicious as any whipped up by the Bard." -Washington Post Book World

The New York Times bestseller!La magia de las vacaciones brilla en estas divertidísimas y encantadoras historias interconectadas de amor, romance y besos asombrosos.¿Qué pasaría si John Green, Maureen Johnson y Lauren Myracle se juntaran a escribir un libro a la luz de la lumbre? Daría como resultado Noches Blancas. Tres de los mejores autores de libros para jóvenes nos traen humor, amor y magia en estas historias entrelazadas. Jubilee, Tobin y Addie son los protagonistas de estas tres historias que te llevarán al espíritu de la Navidad en cada una de sus páginas.Jubilee se sube a un tren la víspera de Navidad y le presta su móvil a Jeb, un chico que viaja en su vagón y está desesperado porque no logra contactar con su novia. El tren queda detenido por una tormenta de nieve en la ciudad de Gracetown, y Jubilee se refugia en un Wafle's House junto con otros pasajeros, entre ellos un grupo de ruidosas animadoras. En el Wafle's House conoce a Stuart, que se ve en la obligación de advertirle de que su novio Noah (el típico chico perfecto) no parece demasiado preocupado por su aventura invernal.Los padres de Tobin no pueden volver a casa por causa de una tormenta de nieve. Así que Tobin está solo en casa, bueno, solo no, está con sus mejores amigos: JP y el Duque, una chica apodada así por su apariencia masculina. Les llama Keun desde el Wafle's House que regenta: la cafetería se le ha llenado de animadoras que quieren jugar a Twister. Keun también ha llamado a los gemelos Reston. Solo los primeros en llevar el Twister podrán pasar la noche en el Wafle's...Addie lleva una semana echa polvo porque cree que ha roto con Jeb. Se enfadaron en una fiesta y Addie quiere volver con él, pero Jeb no contesta sus llamadas ni ha ido a verla. Además, le toca el primer turno en el Starbucks justamente el día de Navidad.Tres historias cortas de tres grandes escritores.English DescriptionThe New York Times bestseller!Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today's bestselling teen authors-John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle-the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses.

Heartwarming tales of adventure, deep friendships and courage. For young and young-at-heart readers.(AGES 11-12 AND UP)Two dogs, one from the city, the other from the wilds of Northern Arizona become best friends and share countless adventures.After helping a mother jackrabbit they face grave danger and have an unexpected meeting with the mythical Jackalope.As told from the dog Lola''s point of view - Illustrated with real-life photos.Also contains a brief history of Ash Fork Arizona - ""The other town too tough to die.""

This must-have collection is the ultimate addition to any book lover's shelf. The complete and unabridged Penguin Minis editions of four critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics by #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green-Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars-are now available in this beautiful box set, a collectible and conversation-starter now available for the first time anywhere in the world.The Penguin Minis revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.

#1 bestselling author John Green like you've never read him before. Introducing Penguin Minis! The award winning An Abundance of Katherines is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About An Abundance of Katherines:A Michael L. Printz Honor BookLos Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistWhen it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. Now, on a road trip far from home, this washed-up child prodigy is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship and avenge Dumpees everywhere. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel.

#1 bestselling author John Green like you've never read him before. Introducing Penguin Minis!John Green's critically acclaimed debut, Looking for Alaska, is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About Looking for Alaska: Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistA Great American Reads selectionA New York Times BestsellerA USA Today BestsellerTop Ten, NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen NovelsTIME Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Novels of All TimeBefore. Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words. He leaves for boarding school to seek what Rabelais called "The Great Perhaps." Much awaits Miles, including clever and self-destructive Alaska Young, who will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. After. Nothing will ever be the same. A modern classic, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green's arrival as a groundbreaking voice in contemporary fiction.

Life lessons generously mixed with humor, dust, tears, grass stains and the smell of leather.

When traditional methods fail, a man searching for information about the father he never knew and listed as K.I.A. by the US Army in Korea turns to other means and embarks on a fascinating but frightening journey. A fictionalized story based on true stories from the journal of an American service man 1945-1953. The Appendix also offers the history of the Constabulary in Germany and the revolt at Geoji (Koji) Island during the Korean war. Although this is partially a work of fiction, the historical references are accurate and many of the events and details are based on true stories and memoirs, found in a detailed journal that I inherited from my late father John L. Green Jr. upon his death in 2011. Of course, the opening and ending framing device is also fictitious as are the names of the main characters. His views on the military, sometimes very cynical, and especially regarding the officers and men I heard many times as a boy.

Six short stories,all that have themes of love, courage, hard work, devotion to duty, self-esteem and truth, and intentionally so. THE BEARAZONA BEARS A family of bears learns what giving is really all about. THE LAST GUNFIGHT IN ASH FORK Young Jordie Conboy learns from his grandfather that legends and heroes are seldom what they seem. FEETIE PAJAMAS IN OLD ARIZONA A little boy's love for his sister reaps an unusual reward with consequences that are unforeseen. THE LITTLEST SNOWMAN ON ROUTE 66 When her family moves from Ash Fork to Flagstaff, little Wendee Goldman has a hard time adjusting until she accidently applies a little magic. SELIGMAN STOWAWAY Jonnie Halloran, a widower raising his 12-year old son Luke gets a big surprise when he returns to their ranch in Ash Fork. LOLA, SAM AND THE JACKALOPE Two dogs who are best friends help a mother jackrabbit and have an unexpected meeting with the mythical Jackalope.

Escape to Sherwood Forest to meet the heroic outlaw. Forty-four illustrations to color, accompanied by captions, depict dramatic scenes from the story of Robin Hood and his merry men.