Bøger af Mike Lawrence

Covers the short club, the takeout double, sign-offs, overbidding, underbidding, suit preference, and many othe neglected areas of the game.

Neosho County, Kansas, January 6, 1886. A stranger guns down the Bevans family as Remmy Bevans watches helplessly from a distance. The killer searches for Remmy who runs through the snow-covered farmland to a hiding hole. He avoids death when a blizzard covers his escape, only to learn from a friend that the sheriff believes he is the killer. Remmy continues to run, ending up on the crew of Buffalo Bill's Wild West where he meets more friends who protect him and help him prepare for his return to search for the true killer. Along the way, Remmy wrestles with his sense of guilt for not saving his family, his fear of being the next victim, and the ultimate question: Should he kill the killer?

Avani has found the one place in the universe where she fits in: Star Scouts. The Invasion of the Scuttlebots is the third and final volume of this action-packed graphic novel series by Mike Lawrence.In Star Scouts, oxygen breathers and methane breathers rarely get along. Avani and Pam were no different, at least at first. But these one-time rivals have become good pals. Mabel isn't too happy about that-Avani is supposed to be her best friend!Feeling jealous and left out, Mabel wishes aloud for the destruction of Avani and Pam's friendship. Unfortunately, a robot minion who happened to be in earshot takes this as a direct order! Now an army of robots bent on world domination has infiltrated planet Earth. Avani needs Mabel's help to defeat the scuttlebots-but can she ever forgive her friend for unleashing a robot invasion on her hometown?

This revised and expanded edition examines bridge auctions where the opponents bid something and you have the opportunity to either let them have it or to balance. The cost of not balancing can be huge, but you must weigh the cost of passing against the cost of bidding and getting a bad result. Lawrence's discussion of hand evaluation and planning a balancing auction goes beyond generic rules. Hundreds of examples help you develop judgment

In this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY graphic novel series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for seven projects that will help you survive in the wild!Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, and its dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only how to perform forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!Prepare yourself before you set off on your next adventure! Whether you're hiking in the wilderness or camping in your own backyard, Survive in the Outdoors! will equip you with the know-how you need. In this book, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to build a campfire, catch and clean a fish, make a shelter, and more!

In this volume of Maker Comics, First Second's DIY graphic novel series, you'll find step-by-step instructions for seven projects that will help you survive in the wild!Sophia and Alonso have been packed off to their grandpa's for a fishing trip, and they're dreading spending a whole day in the woods without any cell service. But Grandpa opens their eyes to the wonders of the outdoors, and its dangers-from tick bites to hypothermia. And when a sprained ankle delays their return to civilization, the kids have to learn not only how to perform forest-friendly first aid, but how to safely spend the night in the woods when you don't have a tent!Prepare yourself before you set off on your next adventure! Whether you're hiking in the wilderness or camping in your own backyard, Survive in the Outdoors! will equip you with the know-how you need. In this book, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to build a campfire, catch and clean a fish, make a shelter, and more!

"Muddy Max takes that eternal struggle between kids and parents---whether to play in or stay out of mud puddles---and turns it into an epic tale full of secrets and superpowers and one very important lesson: Don't eat mud. It's earthworm poop."--Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish"What happens when genius-writer Elizabeth Rusch and super-artist Mike Lawrence get together? A book you won't be able to put down---or wash off! Not only does Muddy Max ooze adventure, it can also teach all of us something about bravery, science, and earthworm poop."--Bart King, author of The Big Book of Superheroes and The Big Book of Gross StuffMax may be the cleanest middle-school kid in the world--his neat-freak parents make certain of that. But what's behind their mysterious fear of mud? When Max finds himself face-down in a murky puddle, muddy from head to toe, he discovers something amazing: Mud gives him super powers. But there's more going on in Marsh Creek--and in his family--than he could ever imagine. Follow Muddy Max and his friends as they dig through the dirt to solve the mystery of Marsh Creek.

Avani is the new kid in town. Everyone in school thinks she's weird, especially the girls in her Flower Scouts troop. Is it so weird to think scouting should be about fun and adventure, not about makeovers and boys? But everything changes when Avani is "accidentally" abducted by a spunky alien named Mabel. Mabel is a scout too - a Star Scout.

Third and final volume in the series by one of the best bridge writers in the world, which offers expert tips for bridge players, originally published in limited-circulation pamphlets twenty years ago.

Second in a three-volume series offering expert tips for bridge players which were originally published in limited-circulation pamphlets twenty years ago.

With step-by-step techniques and projects, the book is aimed at everyone from the novice home decorator to the experienced DIY enthusiast; includes practical instruction on home maintenance and repairs, painting, paperhanging, tiling, laying floor coverings, bedding, soft furnishings, curtains, insulation, storage, and building features and fittings.

A revised re-issue of a classic bridge textbook, generally regarded as the definitive guide to the oldest (and most useful) convention in the game - the takeout double.

The right design and style of flooring can dramatically change the appearance of any room. This handy guide offers practical tips for laying floorboards, wood panels, woodstrips, parquet, mosaics, vinyl, lino, cork and carpet, including preparation

Provides storage ideas for different rooms in the house, and how to fit a wide variety of shelves, brackets and shelf supports on walls and in alcoves. Includes practical projects for racks, shelves and wall units, and 185 photographs.

A guide to insulating and draughtproofing your home, and improving ventilation. It includes techniques for ventilating your home, such as fitting ceiling, window and wall extractor fans, and adding airbricks for extra circulation of air.

A major contribution to bidding theory, easy to understand and fun to read at the same time.

Many bricklaying, plastering and masonry jobs can be mastered by a do-it-yourselfer. This guide explains the basic techniques and provides detailed instructions for 30 projects in the house and garden, suitable for beginners.