Books with author Richard Ellis

Over the past several decades, Richard Ellis has produced a remarkable body of work that has been called "magnificent" (Washington Post Book World), "masterful" (Scientific American), "magical" (Men's Journal), and a "dazzling tour de force" (Christian Science Monitor). Ellis's new book—a fascinating tour through the world of the sperm whale—will surely inspire more such praise for the author heralded by Publisher Weekly as "America's foremost writer on marine research."Written with Ellis's deep knowledge and trademark passion, verve, and wit—and illustrated with a wide array of images including his own signature artwork—his study covers the full spectrum of the sperm whale's existence from its prehistoric past to its current endangered existence. Ellis, as no one else can, illuminates the iconic impact of Physeter macrocephalus ("big-headed blower") on our history, environment, and culture, with a substantial nod to Herman Melville and Moby-Dick, the great novel that put the sperm whale (and whaling) on the literary map.Ranging far and wide, Ellis covers the sperm whale's evolution, ecology, biology, anatomy, behavior, social organization, intelligence, communications, migrations, diet, and breeding. He also devotes considerable space to the whale's hunting prowess, including its clashes with the giant squid, and to the history of the whaling industry that decimated its numbers during the last two centuries. He even includes a story about a beached juvenile he helped rescue, an event that provided scientists with one of their first opportunities to observe a sperm whale in the water and up close.Offering a rich tapestry for anyone with an interest in the marvels of ocean life, Ellis's book provides an indispensable guide to the life and times of one of the planet's most intelligent, elusive, and endangered species.

In a post-apocalyptic world of endless snow, eighteen-year-old Captain Romulus Buckle and the stalwart crew of the Pneumatic Zeppelin must embark on a perilous mission to rescue their kidnapped leader, Balthazar Crankshaft, from the impenetrable City of the Founders. Steaming over a territory once known as Southern California–before it was devastated in the alien war–Buckle navigates his massive airship through skies infested with enemy war zeppelins and ravenous alien beasties in this swashbuckling and high-octane steampunk adventure. Life is desperate in the Snow World–and death is quick–Buckle and his ship’s company must brave poisoned wastelands of noxious mustard and do battle with forgewalkers, steampipers and armored locomotives as they plunge from the skies into the underground prison warrens of the fortress-city.Captain Romulus Buckle must lead the Pneumatic Zeppelin and its crew of never-do-wells on a desperate mission where he must risk everything to save Balthazar and attempt to prevent a catastrophic war which could wipe out all that is left of civilization and the entire human race.

Even before the long build-up to the 2016 United States presidential election, it seemed that Donald Trump’s loutish voice, orange-skinned face, and wispy combed-over hair were everywhere. From his successful stint as NBC’s host of “The Apprentice,” to his occasional cameos in movies and TV shows, to his controversies surrounding various news events, his proclaimed wealth amid multiple bankruptcies, and of course his ever-present and often misguided tweets on Twitter—Mr. Trump just couldn’t, and wouldn’t, go away.The jokes in this book, written and compiled by stand-up comedian Ellis Richardson before the crazy days of Trump’s Republican primaries and his ultimate win over Hillary Clinton for U.S. president, hearken back to a simpler time, when Americans could laugh over Donald’s hair, his previous wives and affairs, and all other things so atrociously Trump. All that has changed now. Who knows what the future of the U.S. holds under our new leader? Perhaps one day scholars will view this book of jokes as a literary example of the smug dangers that liberals and Democrats unknowingly slipped into in the early days of the 2010s, when just the words “President Trump” spoken together may have made most people choke on their morning coffee. Whatever the case, reading these hilarious (and often racy) jokes about Donald Trump still provide a guaranteed laugh riot.

In a post-apocalyptic world of endless snow, eighteen-year-old Captain Romulus Buckle and the stalwart crew of the Pneumatic Zeppelin must embark on a perilous mission to rescue their kidnapped leader, Balthazar Crankshaft, from the impenetrable City of the Founders. Steaming over a territory once known as Southern California–before it was devastated in the alien war–Buckle navigates his massive airship through skies infested with enemy war zeppelins and ravenous alien beasties in this swashbuckling and high-octane steampunk adventure. Life is desperate in the Snow World–and death is quick–Buckle and his ship’s company must brave poisoned wastelands of noxious mustard and do battle with forgewalkers, steampipers and armored locomotives as they plunge from the skies into the underground prison warrens of the fortress-city.Captain Romulus Buckle must lead the Pneumatic Zeppelin and its crew of never-do-wells on a desperate mission where he must risk everything to save Balthazar and attempt to prevent a catastrophic war which could wipe out all that is left of civilization and the entire human race.

Brothers Gabriel and Briamon meet the love of their lives, but face two tricky problems. The first, she is the same girl, and secondly, her father wants them both dead. They escape to a new frontier with hopes of a bright future seeking to make a home and family, but shadows of a dark past lurk around every corner. Corlith and his two pals seek excitement and adventure away from the boredom of the orphanage, and are hot on the heels of a killer known as the Night Stalker. When they discover his true identity, their world and childhoods are forever changed.After her daughters are butchered, Sirona kills her husband and adds mass murder to her resume. Now old and alone and growing increasingly bitter, a strange boy arrives on her doorstep carrying a dead girl. Could redemption be at hand?Son of the sixth is a story of the ties that bind, of friendship and family, and the power of forgiveness. “With well-drawn characters and an intriguing and suspenseful storyline, this is a great holiday read – and one which young adults will also enjoy.” – Writing WA"Son of the Sixth is loosely based on Welsh mythology, and it has owls in it! Big cute owls!" - Reader

Brothers Gabriel and Briamon meet the loves of their lives, but face two tricky problems. The first, she is the same girl, and secondly, her father wants them both dead. They escape to a new frontier with hopes of a bright future, but shadows of a dark past lurk around every corner.Corlith and his two pals seek excitement and adventure away from the boredom of the orphanage, and are hot on the heels of a killer known as the Night Stalker. When they discover his true identity, their world and childhoods are forever changed.After her daughters are butchered, wood witch Sirona kills her husband and adds mass murder to her resume. Now old, alone and growing increasingly bitter, a strange boy arrives at her doorstep carrying a dead girl. Could redemption be at hand?Son of the sixth is a story of the ties that bind, of friendship and family, and the power of forgiveness. “With well-drawn characters and an intriguing and suspenseful story line, this is a great holiday read – and one which young adults will also enjoy.” – Writing WA