Maison d'édition: BQB Publishing
Tommy Browning is hopelessly trapped in his baseball dream. Wallowing in Single A with Macon Peaches, he doesn't know if he'll ever make The Show---the major leagues---or if his dream of a professional career is even worth pursuing.But fate steps in and the 21-year-old pitcher is launched on a roller-coaster ride that he can't control, much less understand.e has "The Gift," but can he keep it?
Racism has been a persistent and destructive force throughout human history, shaping societies, cultures, and institutions in ways that continue to reverberate today. It manifests in myriad forms—through prejudice, discrimination, systemic inequities, and violence—targeting individuals and groups based on their race or ethnicity. While strides have been made in confronting this global scourge, the fight for equality and human dignity remains far from over. This enduring struggle is deeply rooted in historical injustices and perpetuated by contemporary systems of power and privilege. Understanding racism requires a close examination of its origins, evolution, and the ways it impacts communities worldwide. Its foundations can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where societal hierarchies and prejudices began to form, later crystallizing during the eras of slavery and colonialism. These periods institutionalized racial inequality, embedding it into economic, social, and political structures. Even as humanity has progressed, racism has evolved, adapting to modern contexts while retaining its insidious influence. The importance of addressing racism lies in the profound consequences it has on individuals and societies alike. At an individual level, it strips people of their dignity, identity, and opportunities, often leaving scars that last generations. On a societal level, racism undermines social cohesion, fosters economic inequality, and perpetuates cycles of marginalization and violence. In the face of these challenges, activists, leaders, and everyday citizens have worked tirelessly to dismantle racist systems, foster inclusion, and champion equality.Voir livre
Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs will spark the curiosity of young readers, taking them to a time where Tyrannosaurus rex ruled the land, pterodactyls flew in the skies, and packs of velociraptors prowled the jungles. Filled with up-to-date discoveries about prehistoric life, this tome includes comprehensive material about geography, history, and other scientific information from prehistoric times. Here is everything young readers want to know about dinosaurs and their world—in one magnificently illustrated, up-to-date family reference.Profiles all known dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras and beyond. Each main entry has a highly detailed and technically accurate illustration.Voir livre
Title: From Beyond Author: H. P. Lovecraft Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1934 Public Domain: Yes Series: Timeless Terrors Number: 109 Description: From Beyond is a chilling tale of forbidden science and unseen dimensions, in which the boundaries between reality and nightmare are catastrophically dissolved. The story follows an unnamed narrator who recounts his association with the brilliant yet unhinged scientist Crawford Tillinghast. Obsessed with unlocking hidden layers of existence, Tillinghast constructs a machine designed to stimulate the human pineal gland — a device he claims will allow the mind to perceive realities that lie beyond ordinary sensory limitations. When activated, the machine does not merely expand perception — it shatters it. The narrator soon becomes aware of writhing, luminous entities occupying the same physical space as humanity, creatures previously invisible only because human senses were mercifully blind to them. What was once unseen now presses close, monstrous and incomprehensible. As Tillinghast exults in his terrible discovery, the narrator is overcome with mounting dread. The revelation is not enlightenment but violation — an intrusion of alien life into the fragile sphere of human understanding. Science, in its arrogance, has torn open a veil that was never meant to be lifted. Narrated by Amazon-bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the mounting tension and otherworldly dread at the heart of Lovecraft’s vision. From Beyond remains a haunting exploration of what may lurk just outside the narrow limits of human perception — waiting for the moment we learn how to see.Voir livre
The forms of energy are discovered, including chemical energy, kinetic energy, and solar energy.Voir livre
Written by Julie Rey and directed by Benoist Husson. Black Cat takes us to his secret lair: a cave where he is king of the cats. Black Cat is lulled to sleep and dreams to the sound of the magnificent symphony of water drops.Voir livre
A short story by Edgar Allan Poe C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mystery of the brutal murder of two women. Numerous witnesses heard a suspect, though no one agrees on what language was spoken. At the murder scene, Dupin finds a hair that does not appear to be human! The story has been made into several films, most notably the 1932 film starring Ela Lugosi and the 1986 television film starring George C. Scott, Rebecca de Mornay and Val Kilmer.Voir livre
