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From master thriller writer Michael Crichton: Two imaginative masterpieces of speculative science, full of adventure and larger-than-life characters. In Jurassic Park, scientists of today clone dinosaurs of the prehistoric past to serve as attractions in a modern theme park. When a rival biogenetic firm attempts to steal the scientists secret, the stage is set for a nightmare of science and dinosaurs run amok. The Lost World picks up the story six years later, with scientists scrambling to find the jungle island that served as the dinosaur production factory for Jurassic Park. Once again, rivalry and subterfuge combine to create life-threatening dangers for the scientists, who must contend with the rampaging dinosaurs as well as their cutthroat competitors. This volume contains the full text of both of Michael Crichton s bestselling novels. Featuring a beautifully stamped bonded leather cover, gilt edging, colorful endpapers, and a satin-ribbon bookmark, this collectible edition is a fine addition to any home library.

The Jungle Books, by Rudyard Kipling, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works. Action, adventure, and excitement spill from the pages of Rudyard Kipling’s best-loved collections of stories, The Jungle Books. Set in magical, mysterious India, these tales of people and animals living together--though not always harmoniously--in the world of nature have appealed equally to children and adults since their first appearance more than a century ago. Most focus on Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves. As Baloo the sleepy brown bear, Bagheera the cunning black panther, Kaa the python, and his other animal friends teach their beloved “man-cub” the ways of the jungle, Mowgli gains the strength and wisdom he needs for his frightful fight with Shere Khan, the tiger who robbed him of his human family. But there are also the tales of Rikki-tikki-tavi the mongoose and his “great war” against the vicious cobras Nag and Nagaina; of Toomai, who watches the elephants dance; and of Kotick the white seal, who swims in the Bering Sea. This edition includes both the original Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895), written in response to the original’s enormous success.Lisa Makman is visiting Assistant Professor of English at the University of Michigan. Her teaching and research focus on Victorian culture and children’s and adolescent literature.

Create your own cute kawaii animals with this adorable how-to guide that covers all the basic techniques! From a sweet little bird with tail feathers and an orange beak to an endearing fox, a spotted seal, and a purple octopus, these animals are the most adorable ever! And they’re all simple to draw, starting with the most basic, easy-to-reproduce shapes. Cute Animals is perfect for every budding artist.

36 favorite fables from three popular writers, all retold in simple, child-friendly language and delightfully illustrated. The Lion who learns that even the king of the jungle must sometimes depend on the tiniest creature. The Country Mouse who comes to the city . . . only to discover that there’s really no place like home. Using appealing animals and their adventures, fables bring us bite-size messages of wisdom and teach us the secrets of human nature. This collection features 36 timeless tales from Aesop, Phaedrus, and La Fontaine—including “The Hare and the Tortoise,” “The Crow and the Pitcher, “The Frogs Who Desired a King,” and “The Hen with the Golden Eggs”—all illustrated in Marisa Vestita’s colorful, contemporary, and inimitable style.

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Now any player can be the goal-scoring star of a soccer game -with the help of Wiel Coerver, a former top professional player and winning manager. Watch kids on the soccer field illustrate all the skills needed for good offensive play. Find out how to get a feel for the ball, control it while moving, and practice basic foot and body movements, passing, dribbling, kicking-and of course shooting. Coaches especially will love the fun skill-building games for various numbers of players. 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11 3/4.

This volume is designed as a companion to the standard undergraduate mythology textbooks or, when assigned alongside the central Greek and Roman works, as a source-based alternative to those textbooks.In addition to the complete texts of the Homeric Hymns and Hesiod's Theogony, this collection provides generous selections from over 50 texts composed between the Archaic Age and the fourth century A.D. Ancient interpretation of myth is represented here in selections from the allegorists Heraclitus, Cornutus and Fulgentius, the rationalists Palaephatus and Diodorus of Sicily, and the philosophers and historians Plato, Herodotus and Thucydides. Appendices treat evidence from inscriptions, papyri and Linear B tablets and include a thematic index, a mythological dictionary, and genealogies. A thoughtful Introduction supports students working with the primary sources and the other resources offered here; an extensive note to instructors offers suggestions on how to incorporate this book into their courses.

From ancient heroes like the rebel slave Spartacus to modern-day dissenters who defied the odds, Stand Up, Stand Out! is the ultimate guide to inspiring tales of human passion and courage. Meet 25 of the most inspiring humans of all time! These rebels stood up for what they believed in, spoke out against injustice, and overcame impossible obstacles. From world leaders such as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela to unsung heroes like Irena Sendler (who smuggled 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto in World War II) and Juliane Koepcke (who survived an airplane crash at aged 17, followed by nine days in the Amazon rainforest), this book is filled with incredible stories of passion and endurance. It also offers encouraging suggestions on how to make your own stand when you see unfairness.Meet these heroes! - Boudicca, the Celtic Queen who battled the invading Romans - Galileo Galilei, the star scientist whose theories upset the Catholic Church - Mary Seacole, the Jamaican nurse who fought against racism to treat soldiers during the Crimean War - Martin Luther King, Jr., winner of the Nobel Peace Prize who protested segregation and inequality - Muhammad Ali, the boxer who followed his conscience and refused to join the military - Cory Aquino, who stood against corruption in the Philippines . . . even after her husband’s assassination - Malcolm Michaels Jr. / Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender icon and LGBTQ activist - J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter author who regularly speaks out for human rights and against bullying - And more!