Nineteen new tales by a master storyteller, each describing a memorable person.

Within these pages live twenty-five short stories crafted by twenty-five authors. Each provides a unique glimpse into the mind and writing style of a budding young writer. As our title suggests, this anthology is filled with a series of adventurous, heart-warming, dramatic, thought-provoking, and altogether EPIC stories. We welcome you to delve into the themes and depth of this writing, or simply sit back and enjoy the sincerity of these young writers. Completed as part of 2018's annual NaNoWriMo competition, these narratives represent the perseverance, hard work, and determination of twenty-five outstanding Grade 6 and 7 students at Forest View Public School in Oshawa Ontario. It is with great pleasure that we present this anthology to the world. May you have as much fun reading as we did writing.

Examines the conditions under which motives to achieve are fostered in children. The papers included in this volume reflect the major traditions of research in the field and bring together a set of studies for achieving a better understanding of the ways in which achievement-related personality characteristics develop and function in evaluative or competitive situations.

Owen Evans lights up the scoreboards. His brother, Russell, rocks the school boards. These twin brothers couldn't be more different. They've long kept the peace by going their separate ways, but all that is about to change. The new basketball coach recruits Russell for the seventh grade team and a jealous Owen has to fight to stay in the game. When someone tries to steal Russell's spot as captain of the mathlete team, will the two be able to put aside their differences in order to save his position? Or will they be sidelined?Perfect for fans of Matt Christopher and Andrew Clements alike, this is a lighthearted and hilarious look at what happens when brains meets brawn meets basketball.

An ancient scroll is discovered. It blows the lid off a conspiracy of silence at the highest level. As the Earth faces destruction Jem Dearden and the SHaFT organisation hit the GO button. They have to live up to their motto; Nos Successio Procul Totus Sumptus. We Succeed At All Costs.

An enticing book for children of all ages. Can animals communicate? Can their voice be heard to make their plight known? Are there still magical and mystical beings hidden from us? Meet the charming animal characters representing endangered species, read their interesting, exciting, and informative adventures and stories. What exactly is Javerwop? The wonder of the wild, the magical and mystical all await you within the pages of this book! Unfortunately, with the wonder, magical and mystical come the dark foes! Which side will you take? Will you answer the plea to help? Mankind seems determined to destroy our beautiful world. They use and abuse nature’s abundance with no thought for the future. Lady Eleanor and many of her animal friends have witnessed and experienced first-hand the devastation and destruction that can result. Will people listen to their pleas? A Fusion of Fact and Fiction