This fun book will have kids bugging out! Explore the fascinating miniature world of spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more as stunning photography combines with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal look at the hidden lives of these tiny backyard residents. Watch each creature progress through different life stages as they eat, grow, and learn in a natural setting. Surprising and captivating, this one-of-a-kind introduction to the crawlers and flyers just ou...

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You'll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native species they're attracted to, so you can c...

Petersburg National Military Park in Virginia is a significant historical site that commemorates the events of the Siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War. This park preserves the landscape where Union and Confederate forces engaged in a series of battles from June 1864 to April 1865. Visitors can explore the extensive earthworks, trenches, and fortifications that played a crucial role in the conflict. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours, allowing guests to...

"Campaign for Petersburg" by Richard Wayne Lykes is a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of the Civil War, focusing on the pivotal Siege of Petersburg. Lykes meticulously chronicles the strategic maneuvers and the human experiences of soldiers and civilians alike during this critical period. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by both the Union and Confederate forces, highlighting the significance of Petersburg as a battleground that would ultimatel...

This textbook concerns thermal properties of bulk matter and is aimed at advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate students in a range of programs in science or engineering. It provides an intermediate level presentation of statistical thermodynamics for students in the physical sciences (chemistry, nanosciences, physics) or related areas of applied science/engineering (chemical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology engineering), as they are areas in which statistical mechanic...

When mankind longs for hope above all else, a seventeen-year-old boy named Ky emerges exhibiting traits beyond that of a normal human. Realizing his prowess, political and military leaders exploit his ability to sway masses to their own personal gain. Through deception and sacrifice, Ky learns what he must do to save humans from extinction. Having lost his parents at age twelve to the powers that ran Earth, Ky faces the ultimate decision between helping save Earth, or seeking revenge for w...

The Wounded Man is a powerful revelation of the inner struggles of man as they walk through life unable to explain themselves because they do not understand the nature of their troubles.

Amaranthe Lokdon survives her reckless plan to destroy the enemy’s weapon-filled super aircraft only to learn that thousands of people perished when it crash landed. Half of her team is missing… or dead. Meanwhile, the fighting in the capital has escalated, the Imperial Barracks have been taken by a pretender, and a deadly new danger threatens the populace. Amaranthe’s hopes of returning Emperor Sespian to the throne and bringing peace to the empire are dwindling by the hour.To mak...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Learn to create amazing paintings with this complete acrylic painting course featuring expert tips, step-by-step exercises, and clear demonstrationsThis guide is packed with the best of Lee Hammond's lessons and tips on working with acrylics, including more than 80 step-by-step exercises and demonstrations that will have you creating amazing paintings in no time flat.With just seven to nine pigments, you can paint anything. You'll learn how to add layers an...

Take your watercolor paintings to the next level with these great techniques. Build a foundation with basic techniques like using wet-into-wet washes and glazing and layering before moving right along to using blooms, backruns, salt and wax to create great effects. Not only will you create gorgeous paintings, but you'll have fun doing them.

After the notorious outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius helped overthrow the corrupt faction controlling the empire and brought in a great war hero to lead the nation to prosperity, they finally earned their pardons—and some time off. A tropical vacation cruising around in a private submarine? Perfect. But their trip is interrupted by a summons from the new president: they're needed back at home. Trouble unlike anything they've ever dealt with threatens to destroy the capital city and throw the...