Bøker av Roland Smith

From the New York Times-bestselling author, Roland Smith, comes a fascinating, fact-filled resource that explores how humans have introduced-on purpose and by accident-plants and animals to parts of the world where they were previously unknown. . .sometimes with disastrous results. Did you know that brown rats were brought to the United States in the eighteenth century on a ship from England? Or that thousands of exotic pets were released into the Florida Everglades after a hurricane in 1992, leading to today's booming Burmese python population? All over the country, non-native species from around the world have been introduced to our lands, irrevocably changing the natural balances of their new habitats. This is the story of some of those newcomers, but also of human error and nature gone wild. By looking at thirty different intrusive plants and animals, They Are Here! explores invasive species, their impact on our environment, and the steps we can take to support local ecosystems under threat.

After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in juvenile detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company. But Peak learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. He wants Peak to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit.

In this thrilling climbing adventure from bestselling author Roland Smith, summiting one of the most isolated mountains in the world may be the easiest thing Peak does.After conquering the mountains in Afghanistan, Peak Marcello goes to Myanmar, a country that has been in the grips of a brutal military regime for more than fifty years, to visit Alessia.When he’s invited to climb the remote Hkakabo Razi, Peak can’t pass up the opportunity. But getting to the mountain will involve a four-week trek through tropical rainforests rife with hazards—from venomous reptiles and leeches to corrupt police and military.This thrilling teen climbing adventure is "the perfect antidote for kids who think books are boring" (Publishers Weekly starred review for Peak).Roland Smith''s Peak Marcello''s Adventures are:PeakThe EdgeAscentDescent

The International Peace Ascent is the brainchild of billionaire Sebastian Plank: Recruit a global team of young climbers and film an inspiring, world-uniting documentary. The adventure begins when fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello and his mountaineer mother are helicoptered to a remote base camp in the Hindu Kush Mountains on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. When the camp is attacked and his mother taken, Peak has no choice but to track down the perpetrators to try to save her. Fans of the bestselling Peak will be thrilled with this gripping, high-stakes sequel.

S.O.A. (Starting Over, Again) is devoted to those who would like to read and apply simple principles on moving on to the next level from a broken relationship. "Our community has a support group that addresses everything when it comes to physical health issues, and staying safe. We can tell you where to get tested, where to apply for housing, how to apply for grants and loans, and most of all where the next major event will take place. While this is all good and needed, there are men walking around hurt and emotionally wounded because of broken relationships. Because of their sexual orientation they have been disowned and shunned by family members, loved ones and those they considered friends. Some of these men have not trusted the system and sometimes questioned their very thoughts, emotions and have needed someone to talk to who understood and would not judge them. They've been taught to get over it, move on and let it go. However, no one gave them a simple road map or directions on how to move on and get over it. This simple workbook will offer practical ways and basic solutions on how to move to the next level. Men will be affirmed and validated, and will learn that what they feel is real and to hurt is okay. However, to stay hurt in not. I have chosen based on my experiences direct and candid views, of everyday situations we encounter as human beings in failed relationships how to handle these situations . The basic principles of S.O.A. (Starting Over, Again) are not new. However, this upfront, relaxed and very real point of view mixed with everyday humor, and my experiences, gives a slightly different approach to reaching the ultimate goal of Starting Over, Again.