Bryan Smith Bücher

Als Rob seinen Wagen volltankt, taucht dieses sexy Gothicgirl auf und hält ihm eine Knarre an den Kopf. Sie braucht einen Chauffeur, denn sie verfolgt vier Jugendliche, die über sie gelacht haben. Offenbar will sie die abknallen. Rob kann es nicht fassen. Doch noch weniger versteht er sich selbst: Er will bei ihr bleiben, er will Sex mit ihr, er will ihr beim Morden helfen. Denn es tut gut, endlich seine Wut und Lust zu befriedigen … Bryan Smith zeigt das einzig echte Monster: den Menschen. Fans von hartem Horror a la Richard Laymon, Jack Ketchum oder Brett McBean können hier bedenkenlos zugreifen. Bryan Smith schlägt voll zu – unter die Gürtellinie! Bryan Smith – der Slasher-König endlich auf Deutsch! Deutsche Erstausgabe. Broschur 19 x 12 cm, Umschlag in Lederoptik.

Ein einsames Herrenhaus hoch oben in den Bergen, bevölkert von Sadisten, Sklaven und toten Göttern. Bryan Smiths Debütroman von 2004 war für die amerikanischen Leser eine brutale Offenbarung. Der Verlag warnt ernsthaft: Bryan Smith schreibt mit erbarmungsloser Härte. Dies ist kein traditioneller Gruselroman, sondern moderne Horrorliteratur mit brutalen und verstörenden Beschreibungen.

Jessica möchte einen günstigen Gebrauchtwagen kaufen. Als sie mit dem Besitzer alleine in dessen Wohnung ist, fällt er über sie her und vergewaltigt sie. Jessica will nur noch eines: Rache. Deshalb entführt sie den Mistkerl in die einsame Wildnis. Sie will ihn erschießen, er soll sterben … Aber die beiden befinden sich an einem bösen Ort. Die inzüchtigen Einwohner des Städtchens Hopkins Bend hüten seit Generationen ein grauenvolles Geheimnis – und Jessica kommt ihnen für ihre perversen Spiele gerade recht … Dieser Roman ist ein Albtraum in einem Albtraum in einem Albtraum. Deutsche Erstausgabe. Broschur 19 x 12 cm, Umschlag in Lederoptik.

Braden's schoolwork seems to be getting tougher. Word problems are more complicated. Reading passages are longer. When he's quizzed on details, they seem to be getting lost in translation. And this is carrying over to home, too! With help from a caring teacher and plenty of opportunities to practice at home, Braden starts to learn and practice strategies for improving his working memory! Author and School Counselor Bryan Smith offers another funny but relevant story in the very popular Executive FUNction book series. The included strategies are sure to be useful to all young people (and adults)! Examples model breaking down complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks, using mnemonic devices, visualization, and other practical tools for improving working memory! Great for students in grades K through 6 and the adults in their lives! Included at the end of the story are tips for parents and educators to help children practice and improve working memory. 31 pgs.

A story teaching how to get an adults attention and when its okay to interrupt.

A Story About Ignoring Distractions and Staying on Task.

On the same day news of the death of a grunge rock icon stuns a generation, young slacker Cole Watson has no goal in mind but to generate a little extra spending money by selling some tapes. That changes when he falls victim to a case of mistaken identity and is snatched off the street by a gang of clueless kidnappers. Things get super weird and dangerous after that as Cole finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and crazy conspiracies, and all that's before he has a mind-bending experience that causes him to question his perceptions of reality itself. As the situation spirals out of control, he copes in the only way he knows how-by drinking too much and hoping for the best as he stumbles his way through the longest and strangest night of his life.

The story follows Maros, who misunderstands the concept of active listening, thinking it requires physical movement rather than focused attention. As he discovers the true essence of listening, he faces a choice between genuinely engaging with those around him or selectively tuning them out. This book imparts an important lesson about the value of being a good listener, aimed at children in grades K-5, and is part of Bryan Smith's award-winning Social Strategies series.

The narrative follows a young boy's challenging journey from darkness and self-doubt to joy and self-acceptance. Enhanced with self-reflection questions and self-care activities, it encourages emotional well-being and helps young readers navigate complex feelings like sadness, shame, and loss. The revised edition aims to empower children by providing tools for understanding and processing their emotions, making it a valuable resource for promoting resilience and personal growth.

Ezekiel and Joel face the pressures of youth football, struggling with stress and self-doubt that overshadow their enjoyment of the game. Ezekiel feels overwhelmed by the need for perfection, while Joel is paralyzed by the fear of failure. As they confront their challenges, each boy devises a plan to support the other in rediscovering confidence and fun in their sport. This engaging story is the inaugural title in Bryan Smith's Kids Can Do It, Too series, aimed at inspiring young readers in grades 1-6.