An eminent paleontologist with the soul and skill of a poet, Loren Eiseley (1907-1977) was among the twentieth century's greatest inheritors of the literary tradition of Henry David Thoreau, Charles Darwin, and John Muir, and a precursor to such later writers as Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, a[...]
Egypt in the twenty-sixth century BC. The young pharaoh Cheops wants to forgo the construction of a pyramid in his honor, but his court sages hasten to persuade him otherwise. The pyramid, they tell him, is not a tomb but a paradox, designed to appease the masses by oppressing them. It is a symbol o[...]
Since their mother's death, Carter and Sadie have become near strangers. While Sadie has lived with her grandparents in London, her brother has traveled the world with their father, the brilliant Egyptologist, Dr. Julius Kane.
One night, Dr. Kane brings the siblings together for a "research expe[...]
Everyone is moulded and shaped by the circumstances of the family into which they were born. By the time we reach early adulthood most people feel that their basic character has been firmly established and that no major shifts will occur. This book, based on the personal experience of the author, sh[...]
Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children's series with a dedicated international fan base. It follows the adventures of the Geronimo Stilton the famouse journalist, searching for the next hot scoop.[...]
This full-colour book will be the perfect companion for fans around the globe.
For well over 4 billion people - approximately 60% of all humanity - annual income is less than $1,500. The term "Base of the Pyramid" was first coined by Stuart L. Hart and C.K. Prahalad in 2002 and has become synonymous with both the method by which we can more effectively address poverty and the [...]
As they spearhead an advance into the Realm of Death, the Hallowed Knights are beset by enemies - including the treacherous Mannfred von Carstein, who may hold the key to saving a long lost soul. As cities rise across the Mortal Realms, Lord-Celestant Gardus Steel Soul leads his Hallowed Knights int[...]
The Great Pyramid Manual takes the technical description and historical interpretation of the last `Great Wonder of the Ancient World' to the next level. Lavishly illustrated with the most accurate architectural diagrams and three-dimensional reconstructions currently available, the book pays tribut[...]
Pyramids are now being found almost everywhere: in 1994 in China; then in Caral, in Peru, Southern America; then in Northern Italy and in 2005 in Bosnia. Despite their prevalence, massive pyramids remain as mysterious and controversial as ever. Though Egyptologists continue to argue that the Egyptia[...]
An experiment into the sources of the human brain through the mind of a young woman has gone horribly wrong. She has seen the great god Pan and will die giving birth to a daughter. Twenty years later feted society hostess Helen Vaughan becomes the source of much fevered speculation.[...]
Discover everything you'd want to know about the pyramids of ancient Egypt, the Americas and the Far East. With fantastic split pages, you can explore these magnificent stone structures like you never have before. With clear, accessible captions and stunning full colour illustrations, this title in [...]
An experiment into the sources of the human brain through the mind of a young woman has gone horribly wrong. She has seen the great god Pan and will die giving birth to a daughter.Twenty years later, feted society hostess Helen Vaughan becomes the source of much fevered speculation. Many men are inf[...]
The world has descended into a post-modern quagmire of quotas, affirmative action, mob rule and degeneracy. High in the mountains of North Carolina lies "The Ark," in which are gathered a select coterie of individuals from varying fields and backgrounds, united only by their intelligence and desire [...]
After extensive research Dutch researcher Willem Witteveen connects data from his own findings with that of other researchers, resulting in groundbreaking conclusions about the true function of the Great Pyramid and its place in history. The Greek mathematician Pythagoras stated: All is number. The [...]
A Night in the Great Pyramid: How I Became the First Person in History to Sleep Inside the Great Pyramid; the Egyptian Odyssey of G. Patrick Flanagan is a firsthand account of Dr. G. Patrick Flanagan's initial journey to the Great Pyramid of Giza, along with his wife Eve Bruce and John Sack, a journ[...]
A queen has more influence over the king than the senators because she knows his personality. Therefore, she knows what to say, how to say it, and how to act when she's persuading him.This is a pocket bible for the novice, timid and talented professionals, to help them to be more influential using G[...]