Bøker av John Green

“Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition—and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention.” —Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingThe instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available with two brand-new essays!“Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now.” —People“Essential to the human conversation.” —Library Journal, starred reviewThe Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the  reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity.John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.Audio exclusive! Three bonus essays!

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.

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.

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.""

#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.