Jamin Bassette – författare

Hey, Sport! It's Me, Your Dad. isn't a self-help book: it's advice from one man to any son, regardless of age, that could use some fatherly perspective. Created from real conversations with the authors' sons and nephews, it's the kind of talk a dad has with his son over some pizza and chicken wings when the truth matters more than good vibes. It's not going to lie to you about "e;the system"e; or belittle you for being a man and going through some stuff in your life. At all times, it tries to meet you, a real person, in the actual world you will have to navigate through. 100% authentic "e;DADvice:"e; sometimes funny, sometimes awkward, but always coming from a place of love and real life experience.From talking about surviving school, puberty, leadership, and (yes) sex and relationships, the quick daily advice contained within are not commandments from above, but lessoned learned and shared. Because being a man isn't about acting tough or getting everything right, it's about showing up, learning, and trying again with a better head and sharper heart. A lot of self-help for boys and young men want you to feel powerful by making yourself a victim. This book, will just treat you like a regular guy who has the potential to become great with just a little bit more wisdom and perspective. Real men look out for future men.

In the neon-colored capital planet of Chigu, Karel enters the school believing she has to prove the worthiness of humans to the empire as a whole. However, just as we all think of ourselves as the "e;main character"e; of the universe, Karel is not the only new student dealing with this life changing transition. She is joined by Francis, a tall lanky alien dealing with the pressures of living up to his culture's high expectations for him. Also, Nichol, an artful and highly intelligent alien girl who's innate scientific skills fit well with her family's expectations, but conflict with her own personal aspirations. Finally, there is Kenny, the handsome athletic type alien who's flirty and confident exterior is hiding the dread he feels over the role he plays in his culture's competitive examination systems. Oh, and there is a space dog named… Space Dog. He was named by a bunch of 14 year-olds on their first day of school, so not too surprising. I heard one class named theirs "e;Pupper-nickle."e; While initially having very little in common, all four must band together to form a detective and mystery club in order to solve the case of Principal Hobbs' attempted assassination. Along the way, they learn how to deal with their own feelings of anxiety about their roles in society, relate to other cultures, understand the international relations of different peoples and civilizations, find love, and try to turn in their report on Earth history on time. Yes, even with an investigation going on, they still have homework to do. They are not raising slackers at this galactic imperial military high school, I will have you know. The COMPLETE TRILOGY of Quirky Middle Grade Science Fiction, Mystery, Romance, and… International Relations Theory? Sure, why not!