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Danni wanted to be free of The Ghede, not become one. Now, as a loa, she is sustained by the souls she controls -- the children she must protect.After leaving the priesthood, Michael searches for a new path deep in the Louisiana bayou under the guidance of an old hoodoo priest.Alone and...

A story of a prehistoric cave man and his search for fire.  Great reading for ages 12 - 25.

We the Three is the third installment in a YA fantasy saga full of hidden plot twists and turns. The centuries-old prophesy of the One is being fulfilled, and the ancient dragon clans are coming out of hiding to remake the world. A magical princess in an amazing castle, Haylwen has finally...

First published in 1961, this book explains the main trends and problems in modern biological thought, at that time. It was based on lectures presented at the University College of the West Indies, Jamaica, in 1960 to members from different faculties and is therefore an accessible guide for all to the subject.

It is 2415 as Dusk Cooper, a thirteen-year-old half-human and half-Scentellian, happily explores the beautiful planet of Amiros with his two best friends, Keegan and Raven. But when an explosion suddenly rocks their spaceship, the crew has no choice but to crash-land on the nearest island. Moments...

The true story of how a family saved a baby house sparrow.

The more we learn about bees, the more extraordinary they seem. They have five eyes and beat their wings at almost 200 cycles per second. And to communicate with each other bees do make sounds but also dance. This book, packed with over 30 figures, gives a fascinating insight into the extraordinary...

It was a family camping trip to the Jennings family's favorite camping site, high in a remote area of the Ozark Mountains. It began, as each of their previous trips had begun, with wonderful weather, family togetherness, and a sense of adventure. It would end with the kidnapping of Doctor John Jennings's...

Whenever worship is mentioned there seems to be an immediate vision of what worship should be. That vision is generally produced from past experiences and practices. Very seldom does anyone stop to consider the possibility that what they believe to be worship may not be worship at all in the eyes...

The place you will be taken is called the Labyrinth of Emptiness. It’s a place that has always existed. “As your host, I will guide you through a journey to its inner workings.”The Labyrinth of Emptiness is a place hidden deep within ourselves, and is the birthplace of the world that we live...

First published in 1956, this book was considered the first comprehensive and unitary work on the subject since 1934. It provides an analysis of the relations between genetics and epigenetics, between genes and their effects. The book will be of interest to ebryologists, but also to more general biologists.

In Semiotics of Peasants in Transition Irene Portis-Winner examines the complexities of ethnic identity in a traditional Slovene village with unique ties to an American city. At once an investigation into a particular anthropological situation and a theoretical exploration of the semiotics of ethnic...

The choice to industrialize has changed the world more than any other decision in human history. And yet the three prevailing explanations - the technical (new energy sources), the Marxist (new social relations), and the neo-liberal (people became more industrious) - are inadequate in making sense...

This book helps teachers and teacher librarians effectively collaborate to teach students the concept of the Big6 and complete research projects in meaningful and memorable ways.