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The Time Machine The Island of Dr. Moreau The Invisible Man The War of the Worlds The First Men in the Moon The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth
The Crimson Circle gang spreads fear by extortion and murder. Its members range from rich, powerful bankers to petty criminals, and none of them know each other. A beautiful young woman named Thalia Drummond appears to be involved in the gang too. But who is the leader of the gang, known only as The Crimson Circle? Chief Inspector Parr is on the case, as well as private detective Derrick Yale.Voir livre
Earth is home to trillions of germs. But for most of human history, people didn't know germs existed! Healers of the past had different ideas about illnesses and their cures. They blamed illnesses on other causes and sometimes tried dangerous treatments. The invention of tools such as the microscope changed everything, allowing doctors and scientists to see germs and study their effects. This vivid graphic history profiles the people who helped discover germs. Discover the ongoing breakthroughs in research—and germs' surprising benefits for safety and sustainable energy.Voir livre
Enhanced Edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3: The Last Straw.Let's face it. Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. In The Last Straw, book 3 of the Diary of a WimpyKid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, somebody just needs to explain that to Greg'sfather.You see, Frank Heffley actually thinks he can get his son to toughen up, and he enlists Greg in organized sportsand other "manly" endeavors.Of course, Greg is able to easily sidestep his father's efforts to change him. But when Greg's dad threatens tosend him to military academy, Greg realizes he has to shape up . . . or get shipped out.Voir livre
When aliens from outer space land on the roof of Stinky and Stan's home, will it be the beginning of the war of the worlds? These aliens worship the Grosse brothers for their farting abilities -- the gas the boys boldly blast causes plants to grow and flowers to bloom on the aliens' planet. But upon inspection of the boys' room, the aliens are presented with quite a fright. Hold your nose and hang on for an out-of-this-world adventure!Voir livre
New York Times bestselling author Steven V. Roberts follows the stories of thirteen immigrant families in From Every End of This Earth, a poignant and eye-opening look at immigration in America today. He captures the voices of those living the promise of a new land—and the difficulties of starting over among strangers whose suspicions increasingly outweigh their open-armed acceptance. As the political debate rages on, Roberts sheds light on the enormous contributions immigrants continue to make to the fabric and future of America.Voir livre
Since launching as an online feature in 2006, The Argyle Sweater has cemented its reputation as the comic strip for fans of absurd, clever humor. Now, cartoonist Scott Hilburn has collected the best of his 2009 strips in 50% Wool, 50% Asinine.Coming from The Argyle Sweater's customary skewed perspective, the comic strips collected in 50% Wool, 50% Asinine will delight readers with the puns (both verbal and visual) and cerebral wit that are the hallmarks of this hilarious strip.A true fan favorite, The Argyle Sweater has gathered a loyal and enthusiastic following with origins that even predate its hugely successful launch with Universal Press Syndicate. Funny, irreverent, smart, and entertaining, 50% Wool, 50% Asinine is perfect for devoted fans of the strip and a great introduction for those lucky enough to get to experience for the first time this intelligent comic strip infused with childlike imagination.Voir livre
