William Alexander

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A brave girl flees a ghoul while trying to save her city in this lively companion to Goblin Secrets, the National Book Award winner that Kirkus Reviews calls humorous, poignant, and convincing.Kaile lives in Zombay, an astonishing city where goblins walk the streets and witches work their charms and curses. Kaile wants to be a musician and is delighted when a goblin gives her a flute carved out of bone. But the flutes single, mournful song has a dangerous consequence: it separates Kaile and her shadow.Anyone without a shadow is considered dead, and despite Kailes protests that shes alive and breathing, her family forces her to leave so she cant haunt their home. Kaile and her shadow soon learn that the troublesome flute is tied to a terrifying ghoul made from the bones of those who drowned in the Zombay River. With the ghoul chasing her and the river threatening to flood, Kaile has an important role to play in keeping Zombay safe. Will Kaile and her shadow be able to learn the right tune in time?Set in the delightful and dangerous world of Goblin Secrets, Ghoulish Song is a gripping adventure laced with humor and mystery from National Book Awardwinning author William Alexander. His graceful prose weaves an engaging fantasy that embraces the power of music (Publishers Weekly).

In "Expositors Bible: The Epistles of St. John," William Alexander offers a rigorous analysis and rich commentary on the spiritual and theological dimensions of the letters attributed to John the Apostle. Using a scholarly yet accessible literary style, Alexander illustrates the profound influence of the epistles within the New Testament canon, emphasizing their themes of love, light, and truth. Drawing on historical and cultural contexts, he adeptly navigates the complexities of early Christian thought, presenting a text that resonates with both academic rigor and pastoral sensitivity. William Alexander (1824-1911), a prominent Scottish theologian and biblical scholar, dedicated his career to elucidating the richness of Scripture. His extensive background in biblical studies, paired with his deep faith and commitment to the Christian tradition, informs his exegesis. Alexanders work is a reflection of the Victorian eras scholarly fervor, where the intersections of faith and reason were paramount, thus providing insightful perspectives on the evangelical implications inherent in St. Johns writings. This book is highly recommended for theologians, pastors, and lay readers alike, who seek a deeper understanding of the Epistles of St. John. With its blend of scholarly depth and spiritual relevance, Alexanders commentary serves as an essential resource for anyone aiming to grasp the nuances of Johannine theology and its implications for contemporary faith.

In the National Book Awardwinning Goblin Secrets, a boy joins a theatrical troupe of goblins to find his missing brother.In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house aroundmuch like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownies only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared.Desperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowanbecause Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river.This accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.

The last day of Kailes everyday life does not start well . . . The crazy city of Zombay is home to all sorts. Its residents include creatures of outlandish shapes, unusual sizes, uncanny skills . . . and Kaile, the bakers daughter, who simply wants to play music. When a goblin gifts her a tiny flute carved out of bone Kaile is overjoyed and plays it without hesitation. But the flutes haunting song separates her from her Shadow: thats when her ordinary life ends, and her adventures begin. Banished from her family home, will Kaile and her Shadow learn the flutes secrets? Can they change its terrible tune in time to save each other and Zombay itself from harm?

Gabe Fuentes is in for the ride of his life when he becomes Earths ambassador to the galaxy in this alien sci-fi adventure from the National Book Awardwinning author of Goblin Secrets.Gabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a creature who looks like a purple sock puppet. The sock puppet introduces himself as the Envoy and asks if Gabe wants to be Earths ambassador to the galaxy. What sane eleven-year-old could refuse?Some ingenious tinkering with the washing machine sends Gabes entangled self out to the center of the galaxy. There he finds that Earth is in the path of a destructive alien forceand Gabe himself is the target of an assassination plot. Exactly who wants him out of the way? And why?Back home, Gabe discovers that his undocumented immigrant parents are in danger of being deported. Can Gabe survive long enough to solve two sets of alien problems? He runs for his life, through Minneapolis and outer space, in this fast-paced adventure from a National Book Awardwinning author.Physics lovers will enjoy this clever series openerbut so will those who enjoy comedy, politics, diplomacy or strange-looking aliens (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

Gabe Fuentes is in a race against timeand aliensin this intergalactic sequel to Ambassador, which Booklist called an exciting sci-fi adventure, perceptively exploring what it means to be alien, from National Book Award winner William Alexander.When we last left Earths Ambassador, Gabe Fuentes, he was stranded on the moon. And when hes rescued by Kaen, another Ambassador, things dont get better: It turns out that the Outlast a race of aliens that has been systematically wiping out all other creaturesare coming. And theyve set their sights on Earth.Enter Nadia. She was Earths Ambassador before Gabe, but left her post in order to stop the Outlast. Nadia has discovered that the Outlast can conquer worlds by travelling fast through lanes created by the mysterious Machinae. No one has communicated with the Machinae in centuries, but Nadia is determined to try, and Gabe and Kaen want to help her. But the three Ambassadors dont know that the Outlast have discovered what they are doing, and have sent assassins to track them down.As Nadia heads deeper into space to find the Machinae, Gabe and Kaen return to Earth, where Gabe is trying to find another type of alienhis father, who was deported to Mexico, and who Gabe is desperate to bring home. From a detention center in the center of the Arizona desert to the Embassy in the center of the galaxy, the three Ambassadors race against time to save their worlds in this exciting, funny, mind-bending adventure.

National Book Award winner William Alexander conjures up a spooky adventure full of excitement in this entertaining sequel to A Properly Unhaunted Place, which was a New York Times Editors Choice.Rosa Diaz has her hands full of ghosts. She saved the town of Ingot by unleashing all the ghosts who were previously banished. Now, like the rest of the world, Ingot is filled with spirits and poltergeists. But unlike the rest of the world, the towns living residents have no idea how to cope, and some of the ghosts are holding century-old grudges.When something supernatural starts stealing kids voices at her school, its up to Rosa to figure out who or what is behind the voice-snatching. It doesnt help that some of her classmates are still angry with her for releasing the ghosts. Or that Rosa begins to suspect that she may be haunted herself.Meanwhile, her best friend Jasper is dealing with what remains of the Renaissance Festival, the towns pride and joy. Ghosts from the town are now battling it out with ghosts from the festival, and the grounds are closed to all. But is it possible to appease everyone?

From National Book Award–winning author William Alexander comes “a fun and fast-paced supernatural mystery with secret depths” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Rosa Ramona Díaz has a very special tal

New York Times bestselling author William Alexander takes readers on a surprisingly twisty journey through the history of the beloved tomato in this fascinating and erudite microhistory. The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, appropriated as wartime propaganda, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato is the Rodney Dangerfield of foods. Yet, the tomato is the most popular vegetable in America (and, in fact, the world). It holds a place in Americas soul like no other vegetable, and few other foods. Each summer, tomato festivals crop up across the country; John Denver had a hit single titled "homegrown Tomatoes;" and the Heinz tomato ketchup bottle, instantly recognizable, is in the Smithsonian. Author William Alexander is on a mission to get tomatoes the respect they deserve. Supported by meticulous research but told in a lively, accessible voice, Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World will seamlessly weave travel, history, humor, and a little adventure (and misadventure) to follow the tomatos trail through history. A fascinating story complete with heroes, con artists, conquistadors and, no surprise, the Mafia, this book is a mouth-watering, informative, and entertaining guide to the good that has captured our hearts for generations.

Welcome to Zombay, a town full of mystery, magic and make-believe. Once upon a time, Rownie lived there with his mother and his older brother. But his mother drowned in the towns vast River; and then his brother vanished; so now Rownie runs through Zombays riddlesome streets orphaned and all alone . . . alone except for Graba, the coddle-headed, chicken-legged witch who offers him shelter along with the other stray children she has collected - her Grubs.Rownie suspects that his brothers love of acting - which is severely outlawed in Zombay - led to his disappearance; so when Rownie encounters a theatrical troupe of goblins daring to perform a play for the townspeople (with masks and stage-tricks and everything!) he wonders whether they might hold the key to discovering what happened to his brother . . . and perhaps even help him find him again.Thus opens a dazzling heroic adventure - of immense love, loss and all-conquering courage - in which one boys quest for the truth, leads him to learn his greatest power may lie in his mighty and boundless imagination . . .

En la ciudad de Zombay hay una bruja llamada Graba, mitad máquina, mitad humana, que tiene poderes sobrenaturales y hace mover su casa a voluntad. Rownie es uno de los niños abandonados que vive con ella pero decide escaparse para encontrar a su hermano mayor, que ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro.Para ello, Rownie se une a un grupo de duendes que burla la ley representando obras de teatro. Y es que esas representaciones y las mascaras que usan en ellas, esconden muchos secretos.Al igual que Rownie, los duendes tambien quieren encontrar a su hermano, ya que es la unica persona que puede salvar la ciudad de ser inundada por la furia del rio.Esta atmosferica y sensible novela de fantasia lanza una mirada tierna al amor, la perdida y la familia, al tiempo que ofrece una aventura vibrante y llena de misterio.

A 2026 Philip K. Dick Award FinalistA debut science fiction novel by National Book Awardwinning writer William Alexander, this story of found family follows a planetary courier training adolescent androids in a solar system grappling with interplanetary conflict after a devastating explosion on Earths moon.Captain Tova Lir chose a life as a courier rather than get involved in her familys illustrious business in politics. Set in humanitys far future, hiring a planetary courier is essential for delivering private messages across the stars.Encouraged by friends, Tova begins mentoring baby bots, juvenile AI who are developmentally in their teens, and trains them how to interact within society essentially becoming their foster mom. Her latest charge, Agatha Panza von Sparkles, named herself on their first run from Luna to Phoebe station. But on their return, they encounter a derelict spaceship and a lurking assassin, igniting a thrilling chase across the solar system.Tova and Agathas daring actions leave Agathas mind vulnerable, relying on Tovas former AI pupils for help. As Tova starts gathering her scattered family around her, she is chased through the solar system by forces who want her captured and her family erased. This debut science fiction novel by National Book Awardwinning author William Alexander is a must-read for fans of Becky Chambers and Ursula K. Le Guin. Lovers of poignant science fiction, where the bonds of found family, the evolution of AI, and the building distrust of centuries of bias, come together in this visionary look at humanitys future.

Meet the kids in Mrs. Zs wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Memo Castillo cant wait for his first-ever MagiCon fan convention, but his plans are on the verge of collapse unless he can find a ridefast! Guillermo "Memo" Castillo and Theo Chang cant wait to attend the local MagiCon convention. Theyll dress up in costumes, play in their first-ever Sorcery competition, defeat that snotty fifth grader Josh Harkan, and have an awesome day. But Memos dad cant drive them to the convention. His mom cant either. Theos family is out as well. Memo has to figure out a new plan for their epic journey before its too late! He turns to Lala, his fearsome abuela. Lala doesnt speak English, though, and Memo doesnt speak Spanish. When Lala unexpectedly agrees to take Memo and Theo to the convention, it opens up a whole new set of adventures and challengesalong with a kind of magic that Memo never expected. Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpre Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Memos story invites readers into Mrs. Zs class where friendship and fun rule the school, from National Book Award winner William Alexander. Perfect for! My Weirdtastic School fans Reluctant readers Classroom read-alouds Andrew Clements fans Multilingual families D&D players Read them all! The Kids in Mrs. Zs Class have plenty of stories to share! Emma McKenna, Full Out (#1) Rohan Murthy Has a Plan (#2) Poppy Song Bakes a Way (#3) The Legend of Memo Castillo (#4) Wyatt Hill Brings a Lizard to School (#5) Ayana Ndoum Takes the Stage (#6) Olive Little Gets Crafty (#7) Synclaire Fields Knows the Score (#8) Theo Chang is Not a Cat (#9) Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble (#10) Sebastian Metzger Solves a Sticky Situation (#11) available for preorder now! Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat (#12) available for preorder now! The Kids in Mrs. Zs Class is an innovative series where every book is written by a different all-star author and features a different kid in the same third-grade class. They can be read in any order!

Este libro nos conduce de regreso a Zombay, el país imaginario creado por el escritor William Alexander en El secreto de los duendes. Ahora nos encontramos con una valiente chica llamada Kaile, quien sueña con dedicarse a la musica. Un dia sus sueños parecen volverse realidad cuando un duende le regala una flauta tallada en un hueso. Sin embargo, al tocarla ocurre algo terrible: Kailie pierde su sombra. El problema es que en este reino fantastico, cualquiera que se separe de su sombra se considera muerto. Ello a pesar de que siga moviendose y respirando. Esta chica debera no solo encontrar la formula que le permita ser como era antes, sino tambien hallar la melodia que le permita salvar a su pueblo de una inundacion que amenaza con destruirlo todo.

Una seductora novela de fantasía y aventuras situada en un país imaginario llamado Zombay. Allí, un chico se escapa de la casa para niños huérfanos en la que vive y se une a una compañía de teatro de duendes para encontrar a su hermano desaparecido. Muy pronto comienza a participar como actor en piezas teatrales. Pero estas obras no son solo para el entretenimiento, y las mascaras que utilizan los actores son mas que una fantasia. Segun Mary Quattlebaum, de The Washington Post, "William Alexander construye su primera y atmosferica novela en actos y escenas, en lugar de capitulos, y emplea el eliptico idioma de los viejos cuentos de hadas".

In the "Expositors Bible: The Epistles of St. John," William Alexander delivers an insightful and meticulously detailed examination of the letters attributed to the Apostle John. Alexander employs a blend of historical analysis and theological reflection, engaging with the socio-religious context of early Christianity. The literary style is characterized by clarity and erudition, making complex theological concepts accessible to both clergy and laity. Each epistle is explored with an emphasis on its implications for the Christian community, addressing themes such as love, truth, and fellowship, and how these notions were crucial for the believers in a rapidly evolving faith landscape. William Alexander, a prominent Scottish theologian of the 19th century, brings to this work a wealth of pastoral experience and scholarly insight. His background in both classical education and ecclesiastical leadership likely informed his deep commitment to elucidating scripture for readers seeking to understand the nuances of faith amid the challenges faced by early Christians. Alexanders reverence for biblical texts and his aim to enrich theological understanding are evident throughout his treatment of Johns epistles. Readers seeking a profound comprehension of St. Johns letters will find Alexanders commentary to be an indispensable resource. The book is recommended for theologians, students, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of New Testament writings. With its scholarly yet approachable style, it serves both as a critical academic resource and a guide for personal spiritual growth.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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