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James Patterson (racing Driver)
James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the '' Alex Cross'', '' Michael Bennett'', '' Women's Murder Club'', '' Maximum Ride'', ''Daniel X'', '' NYPD Red'', ''Witch & Wizard'', ''Private'' and ''Middle School'' series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. Patterson's books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell one million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped ''Forbes'' list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year, with an income of $95 million. His total income over a decade is estimated at $700 million. In November 2015, Patterson received the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation. He has donated millions of dollars in grants and scholarship to various universities, teachers' colleges, independent bookstores, school libraries, and college students to promote literacy. Early life James Patterson was born on March 22, 1947, in New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Michael Bennett (book Series)
''Michael Bennett'' is a series of thriller books by James Patterson. It follows Michael Bennett, an Irish American New York City detective, as he solves crimes and raises his ten adopted children. Books ''Step on a Crack'' (2007) – Michael Bennett must free the celebrities and billionaires held hostage at a First Lady’s funeral before it's too late. '' Run for Your Life'' (2009) – A serial killer called “the Teacher” is killing off Manhattanites who break his idea of courtesy. '' Worst Case'' (2010) – Someone is kidnapping the children of wealthy families, but he doesn't ask for any ransom. ''Tick Tock'' (2011) – Michael Bennett has to cut into vacation time with his family as a serial killer rips New York apart with a string of horrifying murders. ''I, Michael Bennett'' (2012) – A South American drug lord terrorizes New York City as Michael Bennett does his best to force this criminal mastermind to stand trial for his crimes. ''Gone'' (2013) - Following h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Cross
''Alex Cross'' is a crime, mystery, and thriller novel series written by James Patterson. The series focuses on Metropolitan Police Department detective and father Alex Cross as he faces threats to his family and the city of Washington, D.C. Supporting characters include two of Cross's children, Damon, and Janelle, as well as his grandmother Nana Mama. The series is usually narrated in first-person perspective by Alex Cross, and occasionally from the villains' point of view in third-person. The series has been running since the 1990s and is ongoing. Nearly all have made bestsellers lists and garnered favorable reviews, especially '' Double Cross;'' '' Cross Fire;'' ''I, Alex Cross;'' and ''Alex Cross, Run''. The series is published worldwide, with Little, Brown currently holding publication rights in the United States, in paperback, hardcover, and audiobook editions. The first book in the series, '' Along Came a Spider'', was released in 1993 to positive reviews, spawning a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evan S
Evan is both an English and Welsh male given name derived from "Iefan", a Welsh form for the name John. In other languages it could be compared to "Ivan", "Ian", and "Juan"; the name John itself is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Yəhôḥānān, which means "Yahweh is gracious". Evan is also the shortened version of the Greek names " Evangelos" (meaning "good messenger") and "Evander" (meaning "good man"). The name is also sparingly given to women, as with actress Evan Rachel Wood. It may be encountered as a surname, of which Evans is the most common version. Other languages also assign meaning to Evan as a word or name. It is related to the Gaelic word "Eóghan" meaning "youth" or "young warrior", and means "right-handed" in Scots. he, אֶבֶן, even literally means "rock". The old English translation of the name "Evan" could also be interpreted as "Heir of the Earth" or "The King". Popularity The popularity of the name Evan for males in the United States had risen ste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summa Cum Laude
Latin honors are a system of Latin phrases used in some colleges and universities to indicate the level of distinction with which an academic degree has been earned. The system is primarily used in the United States. It is also used in some Southeastern Asian countries with European colonial history, such as Indonesia and the Philippines, although sometimes translations of these phrases are used instead of the Latin originals. The honors distinction should not be confused with the honors degrees offered in some countries, or with honorary degrees. The system usually has three levels of honor: ''cum laude'', ''magna cum laude'', and ''summa cum laude''. Generally, a college or university's regulations set out definite criteria a student must meet to obtain a given honor. For example, the student might be required to achieve a specific grade point average, submit an honors thesis for evaluation, be part of an honors program, or graduate early. Each school sets its own standards. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Book Foundation
The National Book Foundation (NBF) is an American nonprofit organization established, "to raise the cultural appreciation of great writing in America". Established in 1989 by National Book Awards, Inc.,Edwin McDowell. "Book Notes: 'The Joy Luck Club' is to be in paperback ... The National Book Awards' new foundation". ''The New York Times'', July 5, 1989, page C19. the foundation is the administrator and sponsor of the National Book Awards, a changing set of literary awards inaugurated 1936 and continuous from 1950. It also organizes and sponsors public and educational programs. The National Book Foundation's Board of Directors comprises representatives of American literary institutions and the book industry. For example, in 2009 the Board included the President of the New York Public Library, the Chief Merchandising Officer of Barnes & Noble, the President/Publisher of Grove/Atlantic, Inc., and others. In 2021, Ruth Dickey succeeded Lisa Lucas as the Foundation's fourth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes family. Published eight times a year, it features articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. ''Forbes'' also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Competitors in the national business magazine category include ''Fortune'' and ''Bloomberg Businessweek''. ''Forbes'' has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is well known for its lists and rankings, including of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400), of the America's Wealthiest Celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Forbes Global 2000), Forbes list of the World's Most Powerful People, and The World's Billionaires. The motto of ''Forbes'' magazine is "Change the World". Its chair and editor-in-chief is Steve Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E-book
An ebook (short for electronic book), also known as an e-book or eBook, is a book publication made available in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on the flat-panel display of computers or other electronic devices. Although sometimes defined as "an electronic version of a printed book", some e-books exist without a printed equivalent. E-books can be read on dedicated e-reader devices, but also on any computer device that features a controllable viewing screen, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones. In the 2000s, there was a trend of print and e-book sales moving to the Internet, where readers buy traditional paper books and e-books on websites using e-commerce systems. With print books, readers are increasingly browsing through images of the covers of books on publisher or bookstore websites and selecting and ordering titles online; the paper books are then delivered to the reader by mail or another delivery service. With e-b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Patterson Bibliography
James Patterson has written or co-written many "Bookshots" or novellas, and has co-written books with many authors. The list below separates the works into four main categories: fiction written for adults, for young adults and for children, and non-fiction. Fiction written for adults Novels ;''Cross'' series: * ''Alex Cross'' series: *# '' Along Came a Spider'' (1993), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Kiss the Girls'' (1995), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''Jack and Jill'' (1996), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''Cat and Mouse'' (1997), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''Pop Goes the Weasel'' (1999), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Roses Are Red'' (2000), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Violets Are Blue'' (2001), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Four Blind Mice'' (2002), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''The Big Bad Wolf'' (2003), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''London Bridges'' (2004), New York: Little, Brow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Witch & Wizard (series)
''Witch & Wizard'' is a series of dystopian fantasy novels written by James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet. The first novel in the series, ''Witch & Wizard'', was released in 2009. It was followed by a new book in the series each following year, with the exception of 2012, until the release of the last book in the series, ''The Lost'', in 2014. Two graphic novels set in the series' world were released in 2010 and 2011 through IDW Press. Synopsis Witch & Wizard The novel follows fifteen-year old Wisty and her eighteen-year-old brother Whit in a dystopian future, where people can be brought up on charges of witchcraft. The teens and their parents are charged with witchcraft despite their claims that magic does not exist. They are taken from their parents when they begin to show magical abilities after receiving a book and drum stick. The children meet The One Who Is The One, the leader of the political party the New Order. The teens are sentenced to be executed once they turn e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NYPD Red
James Patterson has written or co-written many "Bookshots" or novellas, and has co-written books with many authors. The list below separates the works into four main categories: fiction written for adults, for young adults and for children, and non-fiction. Fiction written for adults Novels ;''Cross'' series: * ''Alex Cross'' series: *# '' Along Came a Spider'' (1993), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Kiss the Girls'' (1995), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Jack and Jill'' (1996), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''Cat and Mouse'' (1997), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Pop Goes the Weasel'' (1999), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Roses Are Red'' (2000), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Violets Are Blue'' (2001), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# '' Four Blind Mice'' (2002), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''The Big Bad Wolf'' (2003), Boston: Little, Brown and Company *# ''London Bridges'' (2004), New York: Little, B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel X
'' The Dangerous Days of Daniel X'' is a novel by James Patterson and co-author Michael Ledwidge, written in the same vein as his ''Maximum Ride'' series. Patterson returns to the realm of science fiction in this novel. It was released on July 21, 2008. Plot Twelve years after the murder of his parents, fifteen-year-old alien Daniel X has taken up the task of his parents as Defender of Earth. In the sewers of Portland, Oregon, he defeats number 19 on the List of Alien Outlaws on Earth, Orkng Jllfgna, in hopes of working his way up to number 1: The Prayer, the alien who murdered Daniel's parents. Daniel then leaves to go to Los Angeles in search of number 6 on his List, Ergent Seth. While traveling, he spends a night in the woods, camping with the "friends" he conjured up with his powers: Joe, Willy, Emma, and Dana. The next day, Daniel arrives in LA. With the help of his "family", which he created, he rents a house. The next day, Daniel decides to go to school, a first in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
