Twelve-year-old Becker Drane works as a Fixer for The Seems, a secret organization that makes sure the world keeps running--and more importantly, sticks to The Plan thats been made for it. When a Glitch is reported in the Department of Sleep, Becker is dispatched to Fix it, but hes not so sure this is a routine mission. Illustrations.
Siskel and Ebert meet Dazed and Confused in this herbally hilarious guide to film and video for those not afraid to admit they've inhaled. A five-leaf rating system evaluates and reviews more than 100 films and videos and is the essential advisor for screen entertainment in altered states.
The "twentysomething" generation finds its voice in this dazzling collection of short stories by 25 of the most gifted young writers in America. In Voices of the Xiled, a misunderstood, mislabeled, and thoroughly underrated generation is finally allowed to speak for itself, in a chorus of brilliant voices that are fresh, daring, and unforgettable.
Twelve-year-old Becker Drane works as a Fixer for The Seems, a secret organization that makes sure the world keeps running. When a Glitch is reported in the Department of Sleep, Becker is dispatched to Fix it, but he's not so sure this is a routine mission.
Just when you thought it was safe to peek out from under the covers, along comes Ghost Stories of Canada to remind you that there are plenty of ghouls to watch out for in the True North. Ghost Stories of Canada is a collection of one hundred of the eeriest accounts of ghosts, poltergeists, and hauntings ever told in Canada. Included are ...
Clever, brilliantly executed Frenchified versions of some of the best-loved excerpts from Shakespeare, Keats, Longfellow, Browning, Blake, and others. Illustrated.
This timely introduction to the emerging field of mobile learning explains the technologies involved, their applications and the multiple effects on pedagogical and social practice. Mobile devices include handheld computers, smartphones and PDAs, and this handbook will emphasize the issues of usability; accessibility; evaluation; and ...
Becker Drane knows exactly how The World works. You know the rain we had two weeks ago, or that nightmare you had last night? Becker Drane can tell you exactly who or what was responsible because Becker works as a Fixer for The Seems. From the Department of Weather to the Department of Time, The Seems is the world-behind-our-World, and it keeps ...
In this follow-up to "The Glitch in Sleep," a bomb explodes in the Department of Time, and 13-year-old Fixer Becker Drane is called in to repair the damage. He discovers destruction like he's never seen, and his faith in The Seems and his ability as a Fixer are shaken to the core. Illustrations.
Twelve-year-old Becker Drane works as a Fixer for The Seems, a secret organization that makes sure the world keeps running. When a Glitch is reported in the Department of Sleep, Becker is dispatched to Fix it, but he's not so sure this is a routine mission.
Packed with action, humor, and a whole slew of new puns, this third book in the Seems series is a thrilling, nail-biting adventure in which Becker tries to get a lost Train of Thought back on track.
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