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"For many days we had been tempest-tossed...the raging storm increased in fury until on the seventh day all hope was lost." From these dire opening lines, a timeless story of adventure begins. One family will emerge alive from this terrible storm: the Robinsons--a Swiss...

The classic adventure tale of a brave family who must come together to survive in their new deserted island home. Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical island....

Author: Chris JonesPublisher: Ice Cube PressPublished: 06/01/2023Pages: 416Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 8.99h x 6.15w x 0.89dISBN: 9781948509404About the AuthorChris Jones is a Research Engineer with IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering at the University of Iowa. He holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Montana State University...

Now a CW Original SeriesThe Der Spiegel number #1 blockbuster bestseller about an intelligent life force that takes over the oceans and exacts revenge on mankind!Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic eyeless crabs poison Long Island's water supply. Around the world, countries are beginning to...

Being a pre-teen in the 21st century isn't always easy!The much anticipated sequel to "The Tweeting Galah" is here, with new and familiar furry faces returning to the Australian outback. Join them, as they learn how to stay safe, happy and healthy as they...

A feel-good beach read about finding love in the most unexpected places, from the USA Today bestselling author behind the beloved Hallmark movies Coming Home for Christmas and Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses.Callie Weaver and her best friend Olivia Dixon have finally done it:...

Presenting a wide variety of genres and tones, The Sugar Kremlin lays out a frightening vision of speculative mercilessness and carnivalesque political horror.The Sugar Kremlin is the follow-up to Vladimir Sorokin's Day of the Oprichnik, taking place in the same New Medieval universe over...

This early works on the study of palmistry is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Containing 1254 original illustrations and a complete palmistry dictionary, it is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the...

From the ashes of World War II to the conflict over Iraq, William Hitchcock examines the miraculous transformation of Europe from a deeply fractured land to a continent striving for stability, tolerance, democracy, and prosperity. Exploring the role of Cold War politics in Europe...

This prize-winning account of the pre-Reformation church recreates lay people's experience of religion, showing that late-medieval Catholicism was neither decadent nor decayed, but a strong and vigorous tradition. For this edition, Duffy has written a new introduction reflecting on recent developments in our understanding...

A landmark book of popular science that gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years--with charts and line drawings throughout. "Fascinating.... A readable introduction to the whole field and great on the making of our...

Discover the life of Nelson Mandela--a story about uniting a country for kids ages 6 to 9Nelson Mandela was the first Black president of South Africa, and he dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all South Africans. Before he became a...

THE STORY OF MY LIFE, was written by Hellen Keller and the main theme is the power of perseverance to overcome great obstacles. The book explores the challenges that Keller faced while growing up as a child with disabilities. It also introduces the amazing...

Children should not just read about history, they should live it. In The Story of Civilization, the ancient stories that have shaped humanity come alive like never before. Author Phillip Campbell uses his historical expertise and story-telling ability together in tandem to present the...

The latest installment in the warm and welcoming 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents of Scotland's most celebrated address navigating their enchanting and eventful lives. Angus Lordie is approached in the park by a shadowy, Deep Throat-like figure with government secrets...

The Star of Africa plunges you into the blistering cockpit of Hans-Joachim Marseille, the Luftwaffe's most dazzling maverick. Against the backdrop of North Africa's sun-scorched skies, Marseille carved his legend: 158 confirmed victories; a string of near-impossible dogfights won by instinct and raw courage;...

Your year-long stargazing companion. This illustrated monthly guide to exploring the stars and planets is designed for naked-eye astronomy - perfect for both enthusiasts and beginners. Look up! You don't need a telescope to go stargazing... Navigate the night skies with this beautiful illustrated...

Leadership offers us the platform to build successful and fulfilling careers using our business skills to serve others, while creating profitability. Yet, in order to reach our full potential, leadership must be first and foremost approached as an inside job ... we build ourselves...

JAMES BOND AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFOREUnlike the rest of the books in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, The Spy Who Loved Me is told from the perspective of a woman who fell for 007--and owes him her life.Vivienne Michel, a precocious French...

This full-color activity book with over 50 stickers is based on The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants--in theaters December 19, 2025! In this all-new theatrical movie, SpongeBob and his friends go on a swashbuckling, seafaring comedy-adventure taking them to the depths of the deep,...