New Releases by Michael Sampson

Rado's Press is a nonprofit imprint dedicated to supporting shelter animals in need. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit Operation Kindness, a 501(c) nonprofit lifesaving animal shelter in North Texas. By purchasing this book, you are helping provide care, shelter, and hope to animals in need. "This book turns compassion into action by directly supporting lifesaving rescue work and shining a spotlight on the impact shelters can have when communities partner with and support them. We are proud to support a story that helps animals find homes and helps young readers understand the power of caring for others." —Ed Jamison, CEO, Operation Kindness Humane Society Not All Dogs Have What It Takes to Become a Tornado Dog JoJo wasn't always JoJoand he wasn't always a Tornado Dog. First, he was Joey, the Australian cattle dog whom his family, the Bañuelosesand especially their daughter, Olivialoved ever so much. Joey had everything he needed: delicious food scraps, the freedom to play outdoors, and a nice, safe roof over his headthat is, until a nasty tornado swept through the neighborhood and flung his house straight into the skies of Georgia. After fruitlessly searching for his family, Joey is discovered by a dogcatcher and taken to an animal shelter where he meets the lovely caretaker Camila. It's this fateful encounter that links JoJo with the Underhound Railroad and lays the path for his journeys across the United States as he whirls like a tornado between owners and families of different backgrounds, escapes more deathdefying encounters, accomplishes heroic deeds, and embarks on joyful adventures. Follow JoJo the Tornado Dog as he discovers what it means not only to be cared for, but to care so much for all the world around him.

From Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson comes the newest story about not only recognizing differences amongst one another but learning to embrace them. All Kinds of Kids teaches kindness, inclusivity, and acceptance to children around the world. Whether people practice different religions or come from different types of families, this book will be sure to help children realize that perhaps it is these differences that make the world the special place they see today.

The intention of this research was to apply the DMAIC tool and other Six Sigma tools to assess the reliability of diesel generator peaker units when called into activation. While this is not strictly a manufacturing application, this study makes adequate use of the Six Sigma methodology to evaluate a non-manufacturing engineering process. This research and associated case study aim to evaluate the reliability of the current system and compare that process sigma to a Six Sigma process. By establishing a quantifiable metric by which reliability can be compared, DMAIC analysis can be used to develop a process for evaluating improvements in reliability and suggest realistic improvements that can be implemented and measured to show improvement upon the current reliability. Furthermore, this research will also suggest methods of process control that can be developed and utilized to ensure that the solutions presented here continue to be effective as they are continually utilized and improved.

Contemporary classicists often find themselves advocating for the value and relevance of Greco-Roman literature and culture, whether in the classroom, or social media, or newsprint and magazines. In this collection, twelve top scholars apply major critical approaches from other academic fields to open new channels for dialogue between ancient texts and the contemporary world. This volume considers perennial favorites of classical literature—the Iliad and Odyssey, Greek tragedy, Roman comedy, the Argonautica, and Ovid’s Metamorphoses—and their influence on popular entertainment from Shakespeare’s plays to Hollywood’s toga films. It also engages with unusual and intriguing texts across the centuries, including a curious group of epigrams by Artemidorus found on the island sanctuary of Thera, mysterious fragments of two Aeschylean tragedies, and modern-day North African novels. These essays engage an array of theoretical approaches from other fields—narratology, cognitive literary theory, feminist theory, New Historicist approaches to gender and sexuality, and politeness theory—without forsaking more traditional philological methods. A new look at hospitality in the Argonautica shows its roots in the changed historical circumstances of the Hellenistic world. The doubleness of Helen and her phantom in Euripides’ Helen is even more complex than previously noted. Particularly illuminating is the recurrent application of reception studies, yielding new takes on the ancient reception of Homer by Apollonius and of Aeschylus by Macrobius, the reception of Plautus by Shakespeare, and more contemporary examples from the worlds of cinema and literature. Students and scholars of classics will find much in these new interpretations and approaches to familiar texts that will expand their intellectual horizons. Specialists in other fields, particularly English, comparative literature, film studies, and gender and sexuality studies, will also find these essays directly relevant to their work.

Introduces such characters as Noah, Jesus, David, and Paul through Martin's signature question-and-answer format with rhymed and illustrated text.

From the bestselling duo Bill Martin Jr and Dr. Michael Sampson comes a hilarious, high-energy romp, featuring colorful, bold illustrations by up-and-coming artist Brian Won. Sleepy little monkey won't get out of bed. Mama called the Doctor and the Doctor said:"Apple Juice, Orange Juice, Gooseberry Pies --Monkey needs some exercise!"Sleepy little monkeys everywhere will clap, stomp, shake, and cheer -- while chanting this rhythmic, energetic dance song based on a popular playground game. And as they move their heads, hands, hips, and feet -- everyone will be bursting with clapping energy -- and ready to start a new day!With humor, high energy, and Bill Martin Jr's trademark rhythm and rhyme, young readers will learn to name parts of the body. And the book makes a perfect exercise warm-up to start off a busy day of school!

Ryan and Ben were intrigued when Mr. Kramer, their middle school science teacher, told them that time travel was possible. That evening they stood in front of a 150 year-old mirror, and their lives were forever changed. Can two boys from the 21st century survive in the turbulent years just before the civil war? Can the mirror that took them back in time return them to the present? And after meeting the freckle faced, red-headed and fun Laura, will Ryan want to come home again?

Panoramic photographs capture the majesty of nature from swirling deserts to curling ocean waves. Close-ups reveal quieter treasures like springy moss and sunlit leaves. Tying all these wonders together are the faces of children from around the globe, reflecting our shared connection to the planet.

Three new fragments from amongst the oldest Greek papyri

Take the lead—and deliver better results—by revolutionizing the way you and your colleagues communicate, collaborate, and coordinate everyday work. Dive in as the author, a collaboration expert, demonstrates how to inspire great teamwork using Microsoft SharePoint technologies. Discover the best practices that enable even far-flung teams to produce powerfully productive results—and apply them to your own projects! Learn how to: Follow a five-phase approach to managing teams and projects Synchronize your team’s vision, as well as their work Structure SharePoint sites to give people a place to work and a place to see what’s going on Inspire more creative problem-solving through team wikis and blogs Capture and coordinate team and stakeholder feedback more efficiently Drive the smart, timely decisions that keep projects on track Wrap up projects the right way—for results you can repeat Includes bonus chapters online.

Trick or Treat When Merlin the wizard answers the door, trick-or-treating becomes more tricky than usual. Suddenly everything turns Wackbards! Those tasty jelly beans have turned into silly belly jeans! Enjoy this hilarious Halloween treat that's guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and your funny bone!

This spectacular follow-up to the bestselling "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is "the" book for any child learning to count, with 101 numbers climbing an apple tree in this bright, rollicking book for youngsters. Full color.

A fabulous new counting book from Bill Martin, Jr. Rock it, Sock it, Number Line! Numbers and Veggies, Party Time! 1 rockets through the sky, and parachutes down with a pumpkin pie. The numbers are having a party in the vegetable garden! Bouncy rhymes and bold, bright art make for a lively and delicious introduction to counting. In Rock It, Sock It, Number Line, acclaimed author and language specialist Bill Martin, Jr. does for numbers what he did for the alphabet in his classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.

Two girls' teams, the Cardinals and the Blue Jays, play a close and intense game of basketball.

Reveals one boy's view of the city.