Books published by publisher Lachesis Publishing Inc

A comprehensive new reference book that gives fascinating insight into the world of dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts. Researched and compiled by a team of experts in dinosaurs and other prehistoric life, DK's Dinosaur Encyclopedia answers thousands of intriguing questions about the dangerous world of dinosaurs. It presents an amazing variety of creatures, including early flying reptiles, the first fist, and the ape-like animals that set the scene for the evolution of the first humans. See the ferocious T-rex battle a gentle therizinosaur, or witness a giant, ground-dwelling bird chasing an early horse -- frighteningly realistic models and exceptional photography transport you straight into this ancient and terrifying world. Magnificent full-page reconstructions of prehistoric environments show these fascinating creatures in their natural habitats, from the Silurian seas to the grasslands of Pliocene America. This superb encyclopedia is divided into sections according to cladistics, making it easy to understand how different groups of animals evolved from common ancestors. A useful introduction provides an overview to understand fossils and evolution, followed by extensive sections covering different groups of prehistoric animals. Easy-to-use timeline bars on each page allow quick identification of the time period featured. At-a-glance scale indicators and fact boxes combine to provide the essentials on the prehistoric world. In addition, there is a comprehensive reference section providing a survey of the geological timescale, a biography section covering leading paleontologists, and an accessible glossary and index, making this a truly remarkable and compelling guide to all things prehistoric.

They called it The Recruitment. Thousands were kidnapped and trained to fight. One fought back.James Cook was a gamer headed for the biggest gaming match on Earth. Instead the Planetary Defense Force kidnapped him, his team and twenty-thousand others.Their alien trainers don't care how many of them survive, they only care that they can fight. James Cook was a gamer, but his avatar Salchar, he was a fighter, a leader and the man the recruits need. James must put his doubts about himself aside, there's no guide to this, no strategy and it's definitely not a game. He will need to become Salchar, with one goal, to protect his people.This is the story of Salchar, his recruits, and the Rise of their Free Fleet.

This is a story about a little girl named Paige who moved to a new town and learns about different cultures families and values, all while realizing they are very similar to her own. This book teaches kids that although we may have different families, cultures and skin color, we are all human and equal to one another. Paige made friends with all the kids in here neighborhood who were just like her in many ways. In the end, they are all able to live together happily on diversity lane.

Ten years ago, a 17 year old athlete from Tri-Valley High School set out to do what many thought couldn’t be done. Jay Tennessen helped lead his basketball team to the State A Tournament, despite battling leukemia throughout the entire season. Now, on the 10th anniversary of his diagnosis and in one of the most talked about moments in South Dakota sports, a local author chronicles Jay’s journey during the 2004-2005 basketball season on and off the court in a new book titled, ‘Playing Through The Pain: The Villain Inside’Jay’s pain and courage are well documented in this new book and as you’ll find out; they inspired players, parents, and other cancer patients from around the country to chase their dreams, fight the fights, and stay positive no matter the odds or obstacles you’re dealt in life. They say all compelling stories always have both a good guy and a villain. This book has both. Jay is the good guy. The villain lived inside of him.

The Aleph were nearly wiped out for tampering with technology borne from Jukal Portals. The Demon's of Devil Crater were almost turned to a footnote in history for rebelling against the Dark God. The Beast Kin were seen as a threat with their natural high affinities.Now all of these races have started to come back, the first stage in Bob's plan to save Emerilia.With the Stone Raider's help the Aleph have recovered their cities, stepping down the path to reviving their society. Now the Demon's and Beast Kin of Devil's Crater ask the Stone Raiders to once again stand with an exiled race.This is their land, and they will fight the pantheon and Jukal to the bitter end in order to defend it.

This active young girl chronicles her choices by writing continually in her diary. Her desire for an exciting life begins to bring her into contact with law enforcement. She begins by breaking the rules her mother sets up. She feels successful when breaking rules established to protect teens. Watch her travel this spiraling path.Have you seen friends or family make similar poor choices? Do you see glimpses of yourself in her actions? Does her mother provide her with a good example of how to live her life? Is there a bottom line her parent are willing to take in order to keep this child from harms way?Is peer pressure truly a critical element? Who are your friends? Are they capable of influencing your choices? What does it take to cause one teenager to descend into such a dangerous life-taking brink. Who have you watched fall into this dangerous pit of self-denial? How far will she go to get what she wants once an addiction begins?This young girl's diary deals with her addiction and the peer pressure used by predatory drug dealers.

Rediscover the excitement of the newest Star Wars adventure and create your own picture book using the characters, vehicles, and spacecraft found in this book containing over 60 superb full color stickers. Sections include key informative text on all your favorite characters and creatures, including the planet of Naboo, the Dark Forces alliance, the planet of Tatooine, and the Coruscant capital of the Republic. Read the captions of the booklet and, using the text beside each sticker, choose the image that best fits in the space available. Don't forget that your stickers can be placed on the page and peeled off again. If you're careful, you can use your Star Wars stickers more than once. You can also use your Star Wars stickers to decorate your own books.

Not suitable for children under 7 years of age A jaw-dropping tour of anatomy from Robert Winston, award winning author and TV presenter. From how your blood flows through the heart to how your food is digested, take a trip through your very own body and be astounded by its inner workings. A free interactive CD shows the body and it's movements in 3D detail and acetate pages fold back to reveal how our most important organs work. An irresistibly graphic, top-to-toe body atlas.