Are plants intelligent? Can they solve problems, communicate, and navigate their surroundings? Or are they passive, incapable of independent action or social behavior? Philosophers and scientists have pondered these questions since ancient Greece, most often concluding that plants are unthinking and inert: they are too silent, too sedentary -- just too different from us. Yet discoveries over the past fifty years have challenged these ideas, shedding new light on the extraordinary capabilit...

With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities.We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet’s biomass while plants add up to 85%. And when, with just a little training, we are able to look at the world without seeing it solely as humanity’s playground, we cannot help but notice the ubiquity of plants. They are everywhere, and their stories ...

In this groundbreaking biography of Eva Braun, German historian Heike B. Görtemaker delves into the startlingly neglected historical truth about Adolf Hitler’s mistress. More than just the vapid blonde of popular cliché, Eva Braun was a capricious but uncompromising, fiercely loyal companion to Hitler; theirs was a relationship that flew in the face of the Führer’s proclamations that Germany was his only bride. Görtemaker paints a portrait of Hitler and Braun’s life together with unnerving...

Quick tips, quotes, and full-color photos highlight this fabulous gift book inspired by the classic teen comedy Clueless (1995).Learn how to navigate the world with life lessons inspired by the most glamorous high-schooler in Beverly Hills, Cher Horowitz, her BFF Dionne, new pal Tai, and the entire crew from the greatest teen comedy of the '90s, Clueless. This mini book is filled with advice, quick tips, and quotes on dating, fashion, friendship, g...

Henni lives in Melbourne, Leo lives in Berlin.Different countries, different lives, so far apart;but sometimes the person furthest away is just the one you needA postcard from Leo Schmidt? I can't believe it. I'm trying to solve the mystery of a boy called Leopold Schmidt who migrated to Australia years ago. Leopold is long dead, but this new Leo is very much alive and kicking.Emails fly as they explore the world according to Henni and Leo. It's fri...

Whether you are new to recruitment, an experienced recruiter or struggling to recruit in a crowded market, How To Fill 50 Jobs In 90 Days is a step-by step guide on how you can achieve personal -and professional success by meeting your recruitment -and financial goals. This book has been specifically written for professionals wanting to recruit the best person for the job when resources are tight in a competitive and demanding market. You'll learn how to stop draining your budget ...

Sadie Robertson—former star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson—shares her outlook on life as she opens up about herself and the values that make her family what it is.Sadie Robertson represents everything that a well-adjusted teenager should be, even while growing up in the spotlight on Duck Dynasty. She exhibits poise, respect for her family and friends, and a faith that influences her choices. Everyone wants to know...

Every dragon carries a golden egg inside himself. Though most of them do not know about it because it lies hidden underneath several layers: thick, thin, shiny, grey, velvety, spiky, light and dark ones. Some dragons do suspect that there is something inside them. Something quite real and unique. Then they begin taking the layers off. Until their golden egg appears. If they are brave, they let themselves speak through their golden egg, and stray. To themselves.

The San Francisco Bay Area Baking Book celebrates the beautiful scenery and culinary delights of the San Francisco Bay Area. As the birthplace of California’s farm-to-table food movement, San Francisco has a long tradition of creating healthy, tasty food. This book reveals long-kept secrets of European-style baking, combined with the sun-kissed fruits of Northern California. Selected recipes range from easy-to-prepare instructions for the novice home baker to new inspirations for the exper...

Preston's life journey began in a comfortable, traditional Jewish home in the 1940's on Long Island, New York. A smart and happy child, Preston is one of four young brothers growing up in an idyllic home until at the age of 10 they suffer the sudden loss of their father, causing the family to unravel and move in entirely different directions. Left with bitterness and resentment, Preston begins to make a series of bad decisions starting with the friends he chooses, the residual effects rema...

Craving some laughs and lasagna with a dash of orange cattitude? Dig in to the first of four must-have graphic novel collections for fans of all ages!Join Garfield in the first of four graphic novels collecting his comic book exploits with Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang! In this delicious collection, a top-tier list of creators brings you a series of hilarious exploits, cat-filled capers, and plenty of sass signature to the one and only orange feline.W...

This thrilling New Year’s Eve tale of sorcery and suspense is like a “goofy Paradise Lost for middle schoolers” (New York Times Book Review).Comic fantasy, clever wordplay, and slapstick shenanigans from the bestselling children’s author of The Neverending Story and Momo!It's New Year’s Eve at the Villa Nightmare but Beelzebub Preposteror is in no mood for celebration. As the Shadow Sorcery Minister, Prep...