Books by James Riordan

An illustrated fairy tale relating the tragic adventures of two orphaned children who are left to die in the woods.

A Book of Narnians is ideal for all dedicated Narnia fans but also serves as a fascinating introduction to The Chronicles of Narnia by the great English scholar-writer C. S. Lewis

It is the 1930s and the Great Depression has generated poverty that threatens to tear America apart. Fourteen-year-old Molly has nobody to rely on but herself. To survive, she needs to find work. Any kind of work will do. With millions unemployed, Molly decides that the only way to find work is to travel. Riding freight trains in search of a decent meal and a place to live, Molly sees the misery of the Depression firsthand. Survivors is a brand-new and dramatic collection of short novels for young readers, each book about a young person caught up in a real-life conflict or disaster that boys and girls will recognize from their history books. The stories are fiction, but through each young hero's eyes, the boys and girls who read these tales will gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day hardships and dangers encountered by people living and surviving through troubled times. Each book has a brief introduction relating actual historical events, and at the end of each book, young readers will find a brief historical note that places the story in a larger context plus a glossary of terms specific to the time and place. Boys and girls will also find a list of suggested further reading. Line illustrations capture the atmosphere of each story.

From Jim Morrison's early family life to the intellectual foundations of his music and his wild days with The Doors, the authors provide an insightful look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing. With dozens of rarely published photos, this is the authoritative portrait of the man and his career. 52 black-and-white photos.

Long, long ago, when the earth was new, the great river goddess Yemoya sent her daughter Aje to marry a handsome earth chief in the Land of Shining Day. At first Aje was happy, but soon she started to pine for the cool shadows of her mother's realm. So her husband sent Crocodile and Hippopotamus down to ask Yemoya for a sackful of Night. On their way back, the animals heard strange noises coming from the sack -- and curiosity got the best of them... James Riordan's retelling of a Yoruba tale gives an enchanting explanation of the coming of Night to our world.

Becka and Scott travel to Louisiana to try to help a girl caught up in voodoo, and find their own lives in danger.

Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his great strength, performs twelve dangerous tasks to atone for an attack on his wife and children.

Discusses the climate, geography, history, governments, culture, social life, and customs of the eighth socialist countries making up Eastern Europe.

Retells the stories of Petrushka, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Stone Flower, and Sleeping Beauty, and describes the background of each ballet.

Jonathan Swift's classic story of Gulliver's adventures among the miniature people of Liliput and the giants of Brobdingnag is retold in modern English for young children and accompanied by humorous new illustrations.

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

Collects and retells favorite stories such as "Beauty and the Beast," "Pinocchio," "Rapunzel," and "Tom Thumb," and also includes lesser known tales.

An international collection of twenty-five tales of courage, daring, and romance, featuring heroes such as Robin Hood, El Cid, Perseus, and Volund.

Stories from around the world tell of monsters, heroes, outlaws, gods, and the origin of language.

International Politics of Sport in the 20th Century looks back at the political events of the past 100 years as seen through the eyes of sports and sports people. Ten key international authorities in their respective fields lead the reader through the most important political elements of contemporary sports. This one-of-a-kind book provides a wide ranging perspective through time and place and will be an invaluable tool for students studying sports from an historical and political perspective and also for those who have a general interest in sports at its interface with politics.

The magic of Camelot and all its denizens springs to life in this splendid retelling of the legend of King Arthur. The lively art of Victor Ambrus perfectly suits the stories and their characters. Full color.

Here are Dan-Gun, the first emperor, whose mother was a bear; Shim Chung, who sacrificed herself to the sea to restore her father's sight, and the magistrate who tried to steal the Dragon King's daughter. The traditional Korean tales in this collection are full of amazing events and characters. Sad, happy, romantic, and funny, together they bring vividly to life the magic of the Orient.

Little Bunny Bobkin wants to learn how to count, but nobody will help him. Mother Duck shoos him away when he tries to count her ducklings, and the honey bees chase him away when he tries to count their poppies. When he finds he has wandered into the wild wood and is trapped in the foxes' den, he must use his counting skills to outwit Mother Fox and avoid becoming rabbit stew.

Provides strategies for succeeding in today's music business, with practical information on selecting material, recording, and more.

When Marmaduke the cat sees a picture of a tiger, he decides they must be related and sets off with his cat friends to find his great uncle tiger at the zoo.

Retells the orchestral story of Peter, who, ignoring his grandfather's warnings, proceeds to capture a wolf.

Retells the orchestral story of Peter, who, ignoring his grandfather's warnings, proceeds to capture a wolf.

An entirely new retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale brings to life the story of a mischievous wooden puppet who strives to be good.

Explains the workings of the music recording industry and offers practical guidance on the development of a career as a musician and recording artist.

Taken away from her West African village and sold into slavery, Albena is befriended by a white English orphan who has also been enslaved; forcing them to work together to break free from their ship and find sanctuary in the distant Blue Mountains before the Redcoats can track them down and return them to their captors. Simultaneous.

Provides both historical and current perspectives on life in the eleven republics which emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union and formed a voluntary association of their countries.

Collects ten traditional Russian folk tales featuring Ivan the fool, Baba YagGa, and Misha the bear.

A collection of tales offers a look at gypsies' nomadic ways and the rules that govern how certain things are done, including courtship, clan leadership, and stealing.

During his twenty years as a merchant adventurer, Sindbad encounters a Rookh's egg, a huge valley of diamonds, streams of amber, a terrifying sea-monster, an ogre's feast, the Cave of the Dead, and the Old Man of the Sea. This is a collection of Sindbad stories.

Stalingrad, 1942. The sniper's mission: Aim. Shoot. Kill. But this sniper is no ordinary marksman.

The daughter of Spring and Frost in the form of a girl made of snow is raised by a peasant couple, but when she falls in love she endangers herself in the sunlight, in this version of an old Russian tale.

A collection of twenty legends from different North American tribes.

This book examines the shaping of sports by both the fascist and communist institutions of Europe during the interwar period. It shows how sports were used as an instrument of propaganda and psychological pressure by major political and sporting nations.

In this one-of-a-kind book, both Chinese and Western scholars provide students with a clear and wide understanding of sports and Physical Education in China. Sport and Physical Education in China looks at sports from both a historical and contemporary perspective.

An historical account of sport and physical education in both Czarist Russia and the USSR, with material on Soviet sport and foreign policy in contemporary practice.

Oliver Stone's professional achievements and personal demons are captured in this explosive biography of the outspoken, Oscar-winning filmmaker--his spoiled but neglected childhood, his tour in Viet Nam, his struggle as a screenwriter, and his incredible acclaim as a director.

This exciting collection is filled with adventure and wonder, generous sea spirits and horrible underwater monsters, and daring boys and girls. Characters sail, swim, and even ride whales to cross the ocean, learning the secrets of the wind and currents that rule the surface and hidden depths. The stories come from Celtic, Finnish, Maori and Native American cultures, from Senegal, Vietnam, Siberia, Denmark ("The Little Mermaid"), and Egypt ("Sinbad the Sailor"). Whether read aloud or independently, they are sure to provide hours of entertainment.

Fantasy is interwoven with historical fact in this first English-language collection of Tartar folktales.

Tells the stories of the magic lamp, powerful genies, a mermaid, a secret cave, a brave princess, a flying horse, and a shipwrecked sailor.

Recounts the coming of Arthur, the adventures of Sir Gawain, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Galahad, and the quest for the Holy Grail.

Ivan the Poor loses the Wind's magic cloth and the Sun's magic goat to his brother Ivan the Rich, but then the Frost gives him a magic sack.

A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales.

Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, renowned for his great strength, performs twelve dangerous tasks to atone for an attack on his wife and children.

The Undead is the eight book in the best-selling Forbidden Doors series, a perfect alternative series to the popular secular horror novels. Geared to Junior and senior high readers, these books are exciting, suspenseful, and of adventure and spiritual truths. In The Undead, Becka, Scotty, and Becka's boyfriend Ryan travel to Transylvania in response to a plea for help from a young actress who believes she's being stalked by vampires! -- Alternative series to general horror/thriller books. -- Relevant topics. -- Strong appeal to kids.

A collection of traditional tales from around the world each of whose main character is female.