Marvin Thompson Bücher

Now available in paperback, this fourth book in the action-packed Guts & Glory series takes readers through the exciting and fascinating history of the American Revolution. Perfect for history buffs, reluctant readers, and fans of Hamilton! From George Washington crossing the icy Delaware, to Molly Pitcher fearlessly firing her cannon, the people of the American Revolution were some of the bravest and most inspiring of all time. Jump into a riot in the streets of Boston, join the Culper Spy Ring as they steal secrets in the dead of night, and watch the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this accessible, illustrated guide to the birth of the United States. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson's extensive research and irresistible storytelling make history come alive in this fourth book in the unforgettable Guts & Glory series.

In 2016, The Poetry School and Nine Arches Press launched their nationwide Primers scheme for a second time, in search of exciting new voices in poetry, with Jacob Sam-La Rose and Jane Commane as selecting editors. After reading through hundreds of anonymous entries, and narrowing down the choices from longlist to shortlist, three poets emerged as clear choices: Ben Bransfield, Cynthia Miller and Marvin Thompson. Primers: Volume Two now collects together a snapshot of poems from each of the three new poets. We take a voyage through captivating narratives with a cast of memorable characters, find themes intimately entangled with place, identity and family, and discover poems that are alive to the pertinent issues of our present day experiences. Here are bold voices, splashes of bright colours and rich sensations that are impossible to leave behind.

History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts. History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!

The figures that judder in and out of sight and mind in these compressed yet oddly lucid poems are real and imagined, loved and reviled, fathered and childless, and sinned against or sinning. From patio cracks, plugholes, and grottos of lights, they emerge aslant - inviting us to peer just beyond the safe places.

A hilarious nonfiction overview of the myriad mishaps, misadventures, and misunderstandings that plagued world explorers throughout time.

Memoir of a uniquely well-travelled diver who has dived around the world - wreck diving, cave diving, drift diving, dive instructor, PADI diving, BSAC diving, dive accident, dive rescue, diving little explored Japanese warships, great white sharks, whale sharks, Mozambique, Bazaruto Islands, Indonesia, Turks & Caicos, Philippines, Thailand.

Authors Erik Slader and Ben Thompson, and artist Tim Foley, present another humorous and unexpected view of history with their third Epic Fails book, Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief...

Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen. From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers.

Ben Thompson has been a loom cleaner, guitar teacher, peace movement worker and a screen actor in China. These poems go back fourty years and cover themes including nature, love and bereavement.

The biography of the larger-than-life footballer turned media star, Emlyn Hughes