Sandra stumbles through the wreckage of her transport ship, and the grief of personal loss, seeking coffee from a stock that isn't going to last. Her ship's survivors, huddled in the shadow of its jagged wreckage, are going to have to find a way to stay warm if they're going to survive where they've crash-landed. But everything beyond the relative safety of the camp is dangerous. Like the predatory hex beasts who prey on the yellow-furred herds of animals she thinks of as honey bears. But ...

Just one part of the original series Jack the Dog: and His Boy. Many of the stories have delighted audiences for years, now these are available in book form. They' are written with one purpose, to encourage all of us to find the best things life has to give. Prepare to enjoy a story that is really about you and the things most precious.

This second joke book in the series has hilarious chapters that range from Knock Knock Jokes to Chicken Jokes to Dinosaur Jokes to Monster Jokes. Laugh out loud at this gut- busting collection.

It happened on March 29, 1848. The people of the town of Niagara Falls awoke to a near deafening silence.The silence wasn't complete. They could hear a few birds twittering in the trees overhead. There were a few dogs barking. But otherwise there was silence.This was strange because the people of Niagara Falls lived their entire lives with the roar of the falls. It was the background for everything they did. In fact, for most of them, it was their livelihood.But on thi...

Picking up after the conclusion of "The Final Evolution," this short story gives a glimpse of what the future holds for Cates in the grim world that exists in the wake of his epic battle with Cainnic Orel, the Angels, and the dehumanising avatar technology. As the System has collapsed under the pressure of war and a sort of "anti-singularity," Cates finds himself in unfamiliar environs - but as always, he's a quick learner.Mysterious inhuman figures. An abandoned prison. And The Ho...

OK, let's face it. Some things that animals do can be totally gross and disgusting. Here are some of the best, or should we say the worst, things that animals do.Find out how one lizard attacks its prey with blood.How do owls poop?What happens to roadrunner babies who don't gain weight fast enough?And why do cows lick their noses when they eat?Discover these disgusting facts, and more in this 15-minute book.LearningIsland.com believes in the valu...

How many lenses does a dragonfly's eye have?Which is bigger, an eagle's eye or a human's?How many eyes does a scallop have?How do lizards keep their eyes wet?Animal eyes can be really strange and wonderful. How much do you know about the eyes of your animal friends? Find out more in this book.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices t...

Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation is the first anthology to broadly collect solarpunk short stories, artwork, and poetry. A new genre for the 21st Century, solarpunk is a revolution against despair. Focusing on solutions to environmental disasters, solarpunk envisions a future of green, sustainable energy used by societies that value inclusiveness, cooperation, and personal freedom. Edited by Phoebe Wagner and Brontë Christopher Wieland and containing work by ...

I had found it! This house was the perfect place to write the great American novel. I tumbled into bed, anxious to start the next day. Within half an hour, I was awake again. The sounds were back.I got up and peered out the window. That's when I saw it. In the ghostly light of a half moon shining through the darkness, I saw a young girl chopping at the trunk of a huge oak tree behind the house. She was only about five or six years old, wearing a tattered dress that was soaked in the...

You've seen them in your house, and in your yard. They're spiders. But there is more to these little guys than just their cobwebs.Spiders can be interesting if you take the time to get to know them. For example: do you know:What part of a spider's body contains the lungs?What are book lungs?How many eyes does a spider have?Why a spider doesn't stick to his own web?How many kinds of spiders there are?Find out what a spider looks like, where...

Let's admit it, there’s a guilty pleasure in imagining how civilization could end!An invasion from beneath our feet. A hammer blow from the sky. A genetic crop modification that could bring about humanity’s extinction.Tartarus Rising: The most critical business centres of the world are suddenly swallowed into the ground, a chemical explosion devastates New Jersey, and survivors flee the rumours of invaders from beneath the Earth. (First published in the anthology "Doomology...

Minecraft is a game filled with mobs, seeds, adventure, and most of all.. the ability to let your creativity flow! Decorate and build your own homes and structures and let everyone marvel at your creations. Let us help you craft the most amazing furniture so you're house will be off the charts! *Note that we are in no way partnered with, supported by, or associated with Mojang AB or Minecraft.