What happens when ideas presented as science lead us in the wrong direction?History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating—and significant—missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cries to ban DDT for ...

Following in the paw prints of the successful first DogTown book, companion to the hit show on the National Geographic Channel, Dog Tips from Dogtown is the pet owner's practical guide to building a healthy, happy relationship with a dog. Relying on the unparalleled expertise of the trainers at the Best Friends Animal Society, this manual shows, with step-by-step illustrations, how to apply the power of positive reinforcement to train a pet. From adoption tips to canine communication lesso...

For animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and the vast readership for gripping true-life stories, this African saga is a must-read adventure. It chronicles the unique Harnas Wildlife Foundation in Namibia, where Marieta van der Merwe and her family, former wealthy cattle farmers, have sold land to buy and care for embattled wildlife. We meet Sam, the "AIDS" lion infected by mistake at a vet clinic. Boerjke, a baboon with epilepsy and Down syndrome. Savanna, the one-eyed lioness. And Marieta v...

Some storms don't just strand you. They choose you.When Flight 252 makes an emergency landing at a remote, half-forgotten airstrip, fifty strangers find themselves cut off from the world. No phones. No signal. No way out. Just each other and a place that doesn't feel quite real, full of doors that shouldn't open and things that shouldn't be possible.They never make it home on that plane.What happens next cannot be explained. Not by the investigators. Not by the medi...

ISTANBUL, 1591 -and Sultan Murad III has been robbed! The Staff of Moses, used at the parting of the Red Sea, has been stolen from under his imperial nose.To track down the thieves, an elite band of hand-picked warriors is assembled. Among them are friends Awa and Will. Awa, the studious daughter of a noble family from West Africa, once a slave but now a whirling force with a scimitar, and Will, snatched as a child from his home in London at the age of 5, is now 16...

"Join Findo and his trusty friend Spike on an enchanting journey as they set out to retrieve their lost kite in a whimsical tale of friendship and discovery. Along the way, they encounter the endearing Icarus, a friendly dinosaur who lends a helping hand in their quest. Filled with vibrant illustrations and captivating rhyme, 'Findo Finds Fun' is a heartwarming narrative celebrating the bonds of friendship and the joy of exploration. Delight in this charming story that will captivate reade...

"Where do they go? And to where? We'll never truly know."Under the Mango Tree follows the journey of self-realization by a girl who has recently lost her best friend.This is an uplifting and heart-freeing book for anyone who has ever experienced loss."No blame of explanations will change that day, you are now with me in a different way".Loved ones do not simply go away... they live on in our memories and in our hearts forever.

"There was imperative need to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang."b>.The Call of the Wild has endured over one hundred years as an unforgettable adventure story about a dog and his humans as they test the thin line between civilization and the wild. Immerse yourself in the sometimes heartfelt and sometimes brutal story of Buck ...

From the pen of Mei Zihan, a professor of ancient Chinese history, Fantastic Folk and Fairy Tales of Ethnic Chinese Peoples brings to life the rich traditions, myths, and legends of China's diverse cultures.Growing up, Mei rarely heard stories of his heritage, and he wanted to change that for children everywhere. These tales teach courage, kindness, wisdom, and respect, and introduce readers to the foods, clothing, architecture, heroes, an...

Alone, her husband buried in a pauper's grave, Anna Gennusa must save her six daughters from their new, hostile home - New York City. Far from her Sicilian homeland, Anna discovers an inner strength she never realized she possessed. Anna is determined to make this new life in a strange new world a success. From sleeping on her friends' Angie and Angelo's floor, working in a garment factory, to running a bustling business in a brownstone mansion, Anna faces her future with courage. She endu...

You are not alone on this journey or in this journal. We are your Vision Partners and our three distinct voices and approaches is our invitation to you to join us in a focused journey to love, hope, and purpose. The inspiration in these pages is provided to support you as you explore, reflect, and become the YOU that deep down you have imagined and know that you ARE. Yes, the magnificent person that you already are is in you, leaving clues, speaking urgently at times, and at times softly. ...

Given the gravity of this subject, this guide book will focus on some practical advice, survival skills, and strategies for a civil emergency threat..Understanding that the main goal of this information provided is to equip you with the essential knowledge and some key strategies for surviving a civil war scenario.And the book also looks at some of the impacts that a civil war has on daily life, in your local communities, and personal safety for you and your loved ones in a...