Scott Peterson: 20 books

NO OTHER COUNTRY SO DOMINATES THE HEADLINES: Iran is portrayed as a nuclear threat, a terrorist nation, a charter member of the Axis of Evil bent on the destruction of Israel. But behind those headlines—and the fierce rhetoric of Iran’s most hard-line leaders—is a proud nation with a 2,500-year...

As a foreign correspondent, Scott Peterson witnessed firsthand Somalia's descent into war and its battle against US troops, the spiritual degeneration of Sudan's Holy War, and one of the most horrific events of the last half century: the genocide in Rwanda.  In Me Against My Brother, he brings these...

It's the night before Christmas, and Phineas, Ferb, and the rest of their friends are filled with holiday cheer. But little do they know that every kid in Danville is on the naughty list, thanks to the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz and his latest creation—the Naughty-inator! Luckily, Phineas (with the...

This holiday-themed Phineas and Ferb features an original story that''s perfect for young fans of Disney Channel and Disney XD''s hit animated series!

The power-hungry PARASITE is powered up again after being struck by lightning and absorbing the incredible energy. SUPERMAN steps up to stop him. But has PARASITE become too strong for even the MAN OF STEEL to stop?

What did the ghost say to Phineas and Ferb? I know what we're going to boo today! Sit around the campfire with Phineas, Ferb, and the rest of the gang as they tell super scary jokes and stories! This third joke book is illustrated with black-and-white original art and screen grabs throughout.

"THIS IS THE LAW OF THE JUNGLE, AS OLD AND AS TRUE AS THE SKY. . . ." Mowgli has lived in the Jungle for as long as he can remember. Raised by a noble wolf pack and mentored by a wise panther called Bagheera, Mowgli enjoys the rich, vibrant world of the animals. And while at times it is...

Explore the Amazon in this hilarious new Phineas and Ferb adventure! When Phineas finds out that his friend Isabella needs to earn her Fireside Girls wildlife photography patch, the gang heads to the Amazon rain forest in a giant flying Croc-Mobile! Meanwhile, the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz is once again trying to take over City Hall with his latest -inator.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury has brought together Earth's Mightiest Heroes to form the Avengers. These are top secret S.H.I.E.L.D. files on Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye, and Black Widow. But what kind of threat would cause Fury to call six Super Heroes and not just one?

When Dani and her big brother Mike find themselves aboard the ill-fated river expedition of careless adventurer, Captain Kevin, they must work together to save themselves and the captain from all manner of deadly trials and traps. Complete with treacherous temples, ancient idols, and plenty of explosions,...

Examinations of wargaming for entertainment, education, and military planning, in terms of design, critical analysis, and historical contexts. Games with military themes date back to antiquity, and yet they are curiously neglected in much of the academic and trade literature on games and game...

Can facing down a bear and tackling the Alaskan wilderness tame the storm in Marcia Williams’s heart? After a painful breakup, Marcia prescribes herself a two-week vacation to Homer. Time with her friend Traci John is all that’s on the agenda, not falling for the first guy she meets. Storm...

Few if any people think the Clean Air Act is the optimal legislative solution to climate change; but it is a powerful tool that is being used sometimes despite the prevailing political will. To address this reality, this volume calls on the best writing from the most often-cited environmental law journal...

SWASHBUCKLING FANTASY features excerpts from 10 series by bestselling and critically acclaimed authors such as Margaret Petersen Haddix, author of the Shadow Children series, D.J. MacHale, author of the Pendragon series, Scott Westerfeld, author of Uglies and Holly Black, author of Valiant. This online...