Bøker av Billie Rae Bates

Marcus is heading to the bus stop after a visit to his aunt's house. But as he walks along a remote road and his mind wanders to his life back in Denver, something unthinkable happens: He's whisked away to another world. And just what kind of world is this? A strange fantasy land of exceedingly polite, intelligent, peace-loving, jumpsuited people who all look the same? Marcus has been unwittingly forced through a portal, the victim of an experiment gone wrong by this undiscovered society he does not understand. He realizes these people don't want him here, despite their many kindnesses, and he's unable to return. In her very first novel - written while she was in college and set in the 1980s - longtime author Billie Rae Bates challenges the idea of the perfect society, inspired by her love for science fiction. "Tonda Sky" is family-friendly and appropriate for younger readers, though it carries a message that resonates with all ages.

They were the very definition of Saturday morning TV for kids - Superman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Wendy, Marvin, and Wonder Dog, then the Wonder Twins and Gleek, all wrapped up in a full-color, animated package called the Super Friends. Beginning in 1973 with the original hourlong series, then continuing through the 1980s, these heroes fought for justice, putting evil criminals (and quite a few misguided scientists!) in their place and making the world safe for mankind. What child of the '70s and '80s didn't love these adventures on Saturday morning, cereal bowl in hand? And new generations of kids continue to discover the Super Friends through re-airings and DVDs. Now Will Rodgers, a lifelong fan of the Super Friends, writes this ultimate companion to the series. Volume 1 of the print edition, which covers the 1970s incarnations of the "Super Friends," offers up goodies like these: Lengthy commentary and analysis of each episode of the 1970s seriesCharacter profiles of the heroes and villainsA rundown of the DVD content for each '70s seriesFeatures on the history of the five main heroes in comics and other media and on the writing style of the "Super Friends"Retrospectives of superhero teamups over the years and the history of DC and Warner Bros. classic animation(Look for Volume 2 of "The Ultimate Super Friends Companion" for the rest of the story -- the 1980s, the comics and the toylines! And for both volumes combined into one e-book, see the Kindle edition!) Will leaves no stone unturned in his heavyweight analysis of the Super Friends. Join him at the Hall of Justice for this gigantic journey into geekery. As a special treat to fans, Shannon Farnon, the original voice of Wonder Woman, writes the foreword, and talented Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson offers his own interpretation of our heroes for the book's cover!

It was the series that presented a beloved radio hero in living color on the small screen - and at the same time introduced a martial arts legend-in-the-making, Bruce Lee. It was "The Green Hornet," produced by the team that brought you the 1966 "Batman" series and starring Van Williams as the emerald-clad avenger secretly posing as a criminal to bring down the most notorious gangsters, racketeers and wrongdoers. The ABC series lasted only one TV season, 1966-67, but a wealth of information still exists on it. Now, in this guide released just as the show turns 50, BRBTV chronicles it all, from the planning of the series in the mid-'60s, as shepherded by character co-creator George W. Trendle and executive producer William Dozier, through each and every episode, to the fandom beyond. Author and journalist Billie Rae Bates talked with series star Van Williams and other members of the cast and crew, as well as writers and other industry professionals who have been involved with the show's lore over the decades. In "Let's Roll, Kato: A Guide to TV's Green Hornet," you'll find lots of facts and fun surrounding this classic TV show: - A history of the development of the series, as well as background on each of the principal stars- Cast list and character guide- Episode synopses, plus background on the storylines and scripts- A look at the Black Beauty car, with input from owners of both screen-used and replica vehicles- A listing of the many gadgets used by the Hornet, both inside the car and out- An in-depth look at the books and comics that sprung from the series, with input from the writers and artists who helped produce them- Detailed guide to the vast and varied merchandise celebrating the series, with plenty of photos The sixth big book in the BRBTV fact book series, with beautiful cover art by Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson, "Let's Roll, Kato" is jam-packed -- more than 480 pages! BRBTV has been a solid source of information on classic 1980s TV shows since 1998. You can learn more about the author and her other fun-fact reference guides, which focus on "Dallas," "Dynasty," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman" and "The Secrets of Isis," at BRBTV.com. Also check out the BRBTV Reports in Kindle format on Amazon, quick and snappy feature stories for several classic animated shows.

Deep in the heart of the Middle East, at one of the most revered ancient sites in the world in the spring of 1996, something startling happens to a young American tourist. It's only months after returning to the United States and her life in Detroit that she comes to learn she will play an amazing role in Bible prophecy. Author and journalist Billie Rae Bates adds a twist to end-time theories and Scriptural research in her second novel, weaving in and out of various denominational beliefs to present a literary challenge to the illusion of control. Learn more about the author at BillieRae.com.

They were the very definition of Saturday morning TV for kids - Superman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and Wendy, Marvin, and Wonder Dog, then the Wonder Twins and Gleek, all wrapped up in a full-color, animated package called the Super Friends. Beginning in 1973 with the original hourlong series, then continuing through the 1980s, these heroes fought for justice, putting evil criminals (and quite a few misguided scientists!) in their place and making the world safe for mankind. What child of the '70s and '80s didn't love these adventures on Saturday morning, cereal bowl in hand? And new generations of kids continue to discover the Super Friends through re-airings and DVDs. Now Will Rodgers, a lifelong fan of the Super Friends, writes this ultimate companion to the series. Volume 2 of the print edition, which covers the 1980s incarnations of the "Super Friends," offers up goodies like these: Lengthy commentary and analysis of each episode of the 1980s seriesCharacter profiles of the heroes and villainsA rundown of the DVD content for each '80s seriesAn index to every character's appearances in the episodesA look at the toylines pertaining to our heroesA guide to the Super Friends comic books(Look for Volume 1 of "The Ultimate Super Friends Companion" for the beginning of the story -- the 1970s! And for both volumes combined into one e-book, see the Kindle edition!) Will leaves no stone unturned in his heavyweight analysis of the Super Friends. Join him at the Hall of Justice for this gigantic journey into geekery. As a special treat to fans, Shannon Farnon, the original voice of Wonder Woman, writes the foreword, and talented Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson offers his own interpretation of our heroes for the book's cover!

What are the names of Bobby's sons? How many times did J.R. and Sue Ellen marry? And of course ... Just WHO shot J.R.? The classic primetime TV soap 'Dallas' enthralled millions of viewers over many seasons on CBS, and it continues to enthrall viewers on cable and DVD decades later! Now you can have all the fun facts of the Ewings and Southfork Ranch at your fingertips with this fun reference guide, DESTINATION: DALLAS, focusing on the original '80s series. The second volume in the BRBTV fact book series on classic 1980s TV shows, DESTINATION: DALLAS includes lots of goodies: - An exhaustive cast list- Character guide showing how all these many folks relate- Detailed episode guide- Fun and useless information on the show and its stars- Interviews with cast and crew members- A guide to the merchandise of the show, and much more- New in 2015: A dynamite new cover by talented Baltimore artist Dale Cuthbertson, on both the Kindle and print editions! BRBTV has been a solid source of information on classic 1980s TV shows like "Dallas" since 1998.You can learn more about the author and her other fun-fact reference guides, which focus on "Dynasty," "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Wonder Woman," "The Secrets of Isis." "Super Friends" and "The Green Hornet," at BRBTV.com. Also check out the BRBTV Reports in Kindle format on Amazon, quick and snappy feature stories and episode guides for beloved classic animated shows.