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"FASCINATING . . . MEMORABLE . . . REVEALING . . . PERHAPS THE BEST OF CARL SAGAN'S BOOKS." --The Washington Post Book World (front page review)In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.Future generations will look back on our epoch as the time when the human race finally broke into a radically new frontier--space. In Pale Blue Dot Sagan traces the spellbinding history of our launch into the cosmos and assesses the future that looms before us as we move out into our own solar system and on to distant galaxies beyond. The exploration and eventual settlement of other worlds is neither a fantasy nor luxury, insists Sagan, but rather a necessary condition for the survival of the human race."TAKES READERS FAR BEYOND Cosmos . . . Sagan sees humanity's future in the stars." --Chicago TribuneIntroductory music from the original score for COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey composed by Alan Silvestri, used with permission from Cosmos Studios, Inc. and Chappers Music. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Fuzzy Planets, Inc.

Jack Hanna offers 200 really delightful facts and anecdotes about wild animals. Illustrated with full color photos of amazing animals. Stories include animal friends, endangered animals, hilarious stories, surprising animal species, and crazy, unbelievable animal stories that will warm your heart. Plus a wealth of animal facts, lists, and information. Jack makes learning about animals fun.

Why don't fish sink? Why can't penguins fly? Why do parrots talk? Jack Hanna's Big Book of Why takes kids and adults on a journey through the animal kingdom to answer these questions and hundreds more. The 176-page hardcover children's book is organized by habitat-deserts, grasslands, forests, rainforests, oceans and poles-and features close-up color photographs, amazing facts and interactive quizzes about creatures from around the world. Filled with science, history and humor, Jack Hanna's Big Book of Why is a must-have for animal-lovers and curious kids alike.

>The Amazon All-star Bestselling Author Willow Rose draws you into a place that you never want to leave! Death is only the beginning!Meghan is 16 when she dies. She wakes up on a flying steamboat on her way to a school run by Angels in a white marble castle. On the boat she meets Mick who has been dead for more than a hundred years but still looks like a teenager. He helps her past the difficult beginning at the new school in a new world filled with magic. One day some of Meghan's roommates find a mirror in the cellar of the school and they persuade her to go through it with them - well knowing it is strictly against the rules of the school. Meghan ends up back on earth where she meets Jason. But Jason is in danger and Meghan knows something important. Something that is a matter of life and death. Soon she is forced to choose between the two worlds. The one she belongs to now and the one she left. Beyond is a Young Adult Paranormal Romance and the first book in the Afterlife series.˃˃˃ Praise: - Willow Rose definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat. She balanced fantasy and intense emotion brilliantly. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys the paranormal.- I loved this book! It was really good and just warm with a touch of darkness to it (...) It’s good stuff! - Death & Life meet with a twist. Definitely worth a read!- Loved every minute of it! I SO hope that this is what heaven is really like! Grab a copy today.

The Wild Kratts Boxy Book Set is perfectly designed for the tiny hands of young animal lovers. Children will love turning the thick pages of these three miniature board books to discover their favorite animals from the wildly popular PBS show Wild Kratts and parents will love the introduction to flying, running, climbing, and swimming animals. A great gift for infants, toddlers and early readers!

This is the autobiography of Kelsey Grammar the star of "Cheers" and "Frasier". Grammar describes his life, that has contained more than its fair share of tragedy. Haunted by the violent deaths of close family members when he was young, he found relief in women, drinks and drugs, with the result that his name began to feature regularly in the tabloid press. He also recounts how he found salvation in acting and entertaining people around the world.

In Jack Hanna's Wild But True, young readers will find more than 500 amazing animal facts and anecdotes plus hundreds of eye-popping full color photos. They'll learn about animal friends, endangered species, surprising animal traits, and the unbelievable creatures that populate our world. For example, did you know that:- Snails have four noses?- Frogs push food down their throats with their eyes?- Flamingos are born grey, but their diet turns them pink?- The scientific name for a gorilla is Gorilla gorilla?- A group of ferrets is called a "business?"- Octopuses have eight tentacles, nine brains and three hearts?!?!You'll learn these facts and hundreds more in Jack Hanna's Wild But True!

AN INCREDIBLE ANIMAL ADVENTURE AWAITS!• A hefty book packed with more than 1500 facts and 300 eye-popping full-color photos• Includes dozens of animal-themed quizzes, riddles, records and more• Maps show where each creature can be found on the globeSmithsonian Wild Animal Explorer provides young readers with hours of entertainment and insights into the worlds of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and more. Organized by environment, this hefty guidebook features the well-known, yet fascinating (tigers, elephants, ants) as well as the unusual and rarely seen (molerats, borrowing owls). Each entry focuses on a specific animal and details where it can be found, how big it is, and a variety of fascinating, little known facts that help explain how and why it acts the way it does. For example, honey bees need to land on about two million flowers to make a single pound of honey. Earthworms can burrow more than six feet deep in a single day!From deserts and rainforests to the poles and oceans below, there's no place on Earth the Smithsonian won't explore!

The trial ended years ago, but her nightmare is just beginning. Can she save an innocent man before his time runs out?“The ending was unpredictable...” – A Lawrence“Intriguing from the very first page…” – K Crowell“This book did not disappoint!” – H WattFormer juror Jess Dawson is facing a difficult time in her life, raising an autistic son and navigating a failing marriage, when her past service as a juror on a high-profile death penalty case comes back to haunt her. Mikael Kriskan, a young Russian the jury sentenced to death for killing his adoptive American parents one cold Colorado night, is nearing his execution date when the foreman of their jury and his wife are found dead, killed in the same manner as Kriskan’s parents.Then, a second juror appears to commit suicide and leaves a disturbing note to his fellow jurors attached to his chest: KJ - do the right thing. Only Jess knows the true meaning of the message but as others begin to suspect the truth, Jess quickly finds herself in the crosshairs of Kriskan’s prosecutor, also her lover, who’s intent on executing Kriskan, and members of the Russian mob, who are hell bent on returning the genius Kriskan to his Russian roots. The choice they give former juror Jess Dawson seems easy: Kill Mikael, kill her son. Save Mikael, save her son. But in a case where the post-conviction appeals have run out, the impact the truth will have upon her family is dire, and the lives of her fellow jurors are equally at stake—this choice will be anything but easy.A nail-biting suspense thriller that is part of the Women of Redemption Series, books that feature women who may not be perfect, but perfectly kick-ass when given a second chance.Read The Fifth Juror to journey on a quest for justice today!Interview with the AuthorQ - So, what makes the Women of Redemption books special?A – I think it really boils down to the characters. When I write, I let the characters tell me who they are, and what I discover is that like any of us, they wrestle with the challenges life throws at them in a varied manner. The emotions they experience are real – anger, betrayal, hurt, grief, guilt – and the choices they make as a result – whether revenge, vengeance, or just turning a blind eye - may not be good or right, but they’re human, and people make mistakes. The question facing each in the end, is what will they do to make the wrong right?Q – You like to throw your strong female protagonists into some impossible situations. Why is that?A – I’ve always liked books about ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. I believe people often find the best in themselves when faced with the worst. I want readers to put themselves in these women’s shoes, and think… What if I discovered the man I found guilty of murder was innocent and I was the one responsible for securing his death sentence? How far would I go to get justice if I was kidnapped and the perpetrators responsible were never punished? What would I do if I found out the woman I most respected was taking justice into her own hands? Q – These books seem to cross genre boundaries, a bit mystery, suspense, and thriller.A – I think all authors like to create books that mirror the kind of books they like to read. My top picks are usually serial killer thrillers, psychological thrillers, private detectives, and any number of thriller and mystery best sellers. I love a fast-paced style that keeps me on the edge of my seat. As a result, I think my books tend to take a part from each genre – a bit “whodunit”, some “don’t open that door”, add a few high stakes and blend them together...Q - So, why should a reader check out your books?A - Because you'll love the page-turning action! Thanks for reading!

“I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked . . . and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine.” An indescribably evil madman lurks beneath the prim and proper façade of Victorian London causing Mr. Utterson to vow, “If he shall be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek!” You may think you know the story of Jekyll and Hyde, but as the layers of mystery are peeled off one by one, the shadowy gothic suspense will keep you riveted to the end. This science fiction thriller has permeated the English language as the term “Jekyll and Hyde” became synonymous with dual personality. Find out why in the story that came to Stevenson in a feverish nightmare and has inspired writers and artists for well over a century. Unabridged 1886 edition.Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh in 1850. Suffering from chronic lung disease, he travelled the world in search of health and happiness, finally settling with his wife and family in Samoa. In addition to this book, he is noted for the adventure novel, Treasure Island, the poetry collection, A Child’s Garden of Verses, and numerous essays, short stories and travel books. Keynote Classics™ offer a better way to read classic literature, whether for enjoyment or for a class. They include an Introductory Key to give you helpful information that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel. Traditional literature introductions include in-depth analysis describing plot, themes, and literary devices, and inevitably give away the story before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it relying your own perception and understanding. Keynote Classics™ Introductory Keys are different. No-spoiler study guides don’t give away plot, themes, or symbolism, and they don’t do literary analysis for you. They simply point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Includes brief historical context about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help you gain important perspective before reading it. Provides 10 suggested topics for discussion and/or essays.Buy this unabridged edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s landmark novel, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, from Keynote Classics today!

Now in development for TV!Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.When The Two Rivers is attacked by Trollocs―a savage tribe of half-men, half-beasts― five villagers flee that night into a world they barely imagined, with new dangers waiting in the shadows and in the light.TV series update: "Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD,” the Netflix series “Hemlock Grove,” and the NBC series “Chuck.” Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan’s widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer." ―VarietyThe Wheel of Time®New Spring: The Novel#1 The Eye of the World#2 The Great Hunt#3 The Dragon Reborn#4 The Shadow Rising#5 The Fires of Heaven#6 Lord of Chaos#7 A Crown of Swords#8 The Path of Daggers#9 Winter's Heart#10 Crossroads of Twilight#11 Knife of DreamsBy Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson#12 The Gathering Storm#13 Towers of Midnight#14 A Memory of LightBy Robert Jordan and Teresa PattersonThe World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of TimeBy Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria SimonsThe Wheel of Time CompanionBy Robert Jordan and Amy RomanczukPatterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time