Michael Decker

An ambitious, yet curious monster, named Darkus, rises from his cadaver table to find himself in a savage wasteland known as Remains, bearing unspeakable powers and a thirst for knowledge. Darkus is quick to discover that the man who created him, Professor Tinkarius, is wanted dead for meddling with forces forbidden by the land of Remains. Tinkarius has created a monstrous army, leaving Darkus to command while going into hiding. Instead of leading the army bestowed to him, Darkus sets off on a quest to find his creator. He witnesses first-hand how cruel and greedy the tribes of Remains really are, exploring its vast lands, full of curious creatures, extraordinary gadgets and miraculous landscapes.

Dodgeball / Fantasy Football / Pickleball / Quidditch / Roller Derby / Ultimate Frisbee

In 1926, a cross-country highway called Route 66 opened. It connected the eastern US states to the West Coast. US Route 66explores this highway's history and its importance. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From his childhood in France to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Paul Pogba is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From his childhood in Croatia to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Luca Modric is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From his childhood in Mexico to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Chicharito is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young sports fans to dodgeball, introducing the sport's history, rules, equipment, and why more and more athletes love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young sports fans to fantasy football, introducing the sport's history, rules, league organization, and why more and more football enthusiasts love playing it. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book explores the agrarian landscape and economy of the eastern Mediterranean from modern Israel to Turkey. This region experienced a surge in population between the fifth and sixth centuries AD that raised the population to levels often only regained in the late twentieth century. Cities expanded and the eastern lands reached a pinnacle of cultural expression and economic prosperity in the century before the arrival of Islam. Behind all this lay the ability of Roman farmers to feed themselves by producing a reliable surplus of food. Michael Decker describes precisely how this was done: how plants critical to survival were grown and how new plants were introduced. He also catalogues the range of intensive farming methods used and the rise of cash-crop farming based on olive oil and wine that was traded throughout Europe, western Asia, and parts of Africa.