Ethan Rifts hates space, and yet he has joined a space faring crew of a small ship called the Hook Line to escape the troubles on his homeworld. The Hook Line crew needs an extra hand for an easy contract they took, and Ethan figures it will be worth it. They get help, and he gets away and can start over. Everyone wins. The crew heads to the distant planet of Onyx for their job, but upon arrival, they find that something has gone wrong. The space port is missing, and they...

Holden Hosenheim is a Division 4 Agent, working under the Shio Branch. His job is to protect the Great Society of the Aarde Union and the Connected City, Shio, from the Revivalists, a narco-funded rebel group that produces and sells a memory enhancing drugs called N-Light. It's a hard job that he is content with.But when an extraction mission goes wrong and Holden's team is wiped out, he and his contact are stranded in Revivalist territory. They seek aid from a comforter who claims...

Fires is an engaging nonfiction reader designed for early elementary students that explores the science and impact of fires in an age-appropriate way. Young readers will learn what causes fires, how they can spread, and the ways firefighters and emergency workers respond. The book uses clear, simple text and vivid photographs to explain the role of fire in both natural and human-made settings, encouraging safety awareness and curiosity.Introduces fire safety ...

Learn all about planet Earth in this engaging, colorful title! Earth is our home. It is a big, beautiful place that orbits the sun. What else is there to know about Earth? Read this book to find out!

Asteroids and comets shoot straight through space. They just look like bright lights with tails, but there is much more to these fascinating objects! Learn all about asteroids and comets in this book.

One of the great objects of history is to form character by placing acts of patriotic devotion or private virtue in the most attractive light...From the way in which what is called Rome, as a nation, was got together, it was naturally in a constant state of warfare. The spirit in which it was founded pervaded and ruled over it to its fall: it was at all times a nation of the sword; and when that sword was blunted by having conquered the known world, its conquests all crumbled away:...

Fifteen years ago, Bliss Town was a paradise. Now it is Hell, occupied by the Mama Bear Syndicate, and its citizens poisoned by the hallucinogen drug called "Reel Sight."Standing against Mama Bear is Jayson Hopper, a hobo with a time warping piece of wood of unknown origins, Lexia Hartwick, an oddball with questionable income, and Derrick Marlow, a depressed sharpshooter.Jayson and Lexia hate each other's guts, but the group is unified in their mission to save Bliss Town. A...

Fires is an informative nonfiction reader for students in Grades 2-4 that explores how wildfires start, how firefighters respond, and how some fires are even helpful for forest ecosystems, giving young readers a balanced look at one of nature's most powerful forces.Explains the science behind fire behavior, including heat, oxygen, and fuel.Highlights safety strategies and firefighting tools used to protect people and wildlife.Describes how...

"The Tragedy of Coriolanus" falls into the category of Shakespeares' political tragedies. It tells of the story of the legendary Roman hero Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Coriolanus' military success helps him get forward in Rome's political life, and he soon starts dreaming of a leadership position. Unfortunately, too much power inevitably leads to corruption, and Coriolanus' fate is no exception.A detailed exploration of power struggles, political issues, and what it means to be a man...

Angels are undeniably associated with religion and more usually Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Often they are seen as supernatural beings, benevolent celestial intermediaries interposed between God, Heaven and humanity.They are protectors, our heavenly guides, and the servants of God. They are also His Messengers. The faithful seek their blessing, their help. A visitation is a miraculous event, filled with reverence, awe and shared with the wider community as a sign that faith ha...

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's controversial comedy.Featuring the tumultuous relationship of Petruchio and the headstrong Katherina, this popular comedy goes beyond courtship to explore what happens after a determined man marries a woman who refuses to be tamed.This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater• A special introduction to the play ...

It is Christmas and a little boy receives a gift – a velveteen rabbit. Although the other toys look down on him, the rabbit is happy to be with the boy. They are constant companions and it seems like nothing can worsen their days. But then the boy gets sick and the doctor insists that all the toys get burned because they may be infected. The rabbit as well. Is this the end of their friendship? Or will the rabbit's dearest wish finally come true?