Uncover Denver's Deepest Past: A Geological Journey Through TimeWhat if Denver wasn't always a mile high? Journey through 300 million years of Colorado's geological history, revealing the ancient landscapes that shaped the modern Front Range. Explore the rise and fall of mountains, the advance and retreat of seas, and the dramatic climate changes that transformed the region.Ancient Denvers unveils the fossil record, showcasing the dinosaurs, mammal...

See-oh-too is an influential guy. Trees Are Made of Gas teaches young readers all about carbon dioxide, an invisible, odorless gas that is essential for plant growth—but is also responsible for global climate change. Kids learn both the science and impact of the massive release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making a clear argument for conservation and clean up. Providing simple explanations along with ways to reduce your own carbon footprint, this engaging book is sure to engage y...

Explore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proc...

**As heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorA rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Strang...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLD DAGGER AWARD'A tale of obsession ... vivid and arresting' The TimesOne summer evening in 2009, twenty-year-old musical prodigy Edwin Rist broke into the Natural History Museum at Tring, home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world. Once inside, Rist grabbed as many rare bird specimens as he was able to carry before escaping into the darkness.Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist-deep ...

**As heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorA rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Strang...

KARMA IS CONTROLLING YOUR LIFE!When everything you know in life is taken away from you, how do you survive? Author Kirk Johnson uses the example of his own intense life trials to reveal the universal laws that are the underpinning of reality. He shows how taking responsibility for your actions is the catalyst to awakening to self-realization and living a life in tune with divine will.By Roasting Karma, you will:· Recognize that your present life is the sum ...

**New York Public Library Best of 2022A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement, and one woman’s relentless battle for environmental justice.“Riveting…it has a little of everything that a thrilling story needs. It feels quite prescient, as if something we’re livin...

In this long-awaited sequel Kirk Johnson and Ray Troll are back on a road trip—driving, flying, and boating their way from Baja, California to northern Alaska in search of the fossil secrets of North America's Pacific coast.They hunt for fossils, visit museums, meet scientists and paleonerds, and sleuth out untold stories of extinct worlds. As one of the oldest coasts on earth, the west coast is a rich ground for fossil discovery. Its wonders include extinct marine ...

This book observes the idea of race as a false representation for the cause of disease. Race-based medicine, an emerging field in pharmacology, aims to create a specialty market based on racial groups. Within this market, the drug BiDil set a precedent in this area of medicine targeting African Americans as its first racial group. Consequently, selecting African Americans as a “starter group” led to ethical questions regarding the motive behind race-based medicine within the context of the...

"The Obanaax" is a collection of two novelettes and two short stories that take the reader on a journey to the world of Aaduna on the great northern continent of Mbor. This novel's imaginative sword and sorcery world, influenced by several West African languages, sets this book apart from other stories explored in this genre. These narrative elements, naming conventions, and heart-pounding prose makes "The Obanaax" an adventure that will ignite a passion for exploring this undreamed-of new...

The sequel to the award-winning 'Hell At The Way Station' with Marc Abbot and Steven Van Patten returning and bringing sword and sorcery maven Kirk Johnson along for the ride! After a harrowing battle with the demon, Baphomet and his cultists at the Waystation bar, Brooklyn-based adventurers Marc Abbott and Steven Van Patten attempt to regroup at a Bed-Stuy tea shop. As they gather their wits, the owners confide in them of strange goings-on within their establishment. This quickly turns in...