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More than any other modern scientists, Stephen Jay Gould has opened up to millions the wonders of evolutionary biology. His genius as an essayist lies in his unmatched ability to use his knowledge of the world, including popular culture, to illuminate the realm of science.

High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived—a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book, Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.

The first in a series inspired by ancient Mesopotamia, following a small band of misfits on an epic, dangerous journey to realize their dream, their establishment of Uruk, the first city. Ki, a member of a nomadic tribe, has figured out how to plant seeds to grow food and invented a dart-thrower...

The Empire's elite were finally beginning to face a hard truth: the age of impunity was ending. Every action—no matter how well hidden behind privilege or title—now carried consequences. Understanding that truth was one thing. Accepting it was another. For the most zealous Princes, power...

So, let's take stock. I rebuilt the district. Made enemies disappear. Gained allies. Put the Shadow Clan back on the map. By now, I should've earned a break. Naturally, that's when the real trouble starts. Some people preferred us powerless—silent, broken, easy to control. Now Marcus the Paladin is back in their way, and they're done playing fair. The next wave of enemies doesn't want war. They want erasure. But if they think I'm going quietly, they haven't been paying attention. Let's see who steps up next—and how far they're willing to fall.

I took control of the Shadow Clan, giving the district's residents something they hadn't had in years—a chance to breathe freely. Independence, protection, and a shot at a normal life. But to the rest of society, the Shadow Clan was still nothing more than a den of killers, criminals, and thieves. They despised us. They refused to leave us alone. And worst of all? They underestimated us.

Lianthorn Belladonna could have been so many things. An artist, a mage, a gardener. Instead, his family sealed his future, trapping him in a life of scheming, poison, and murder. He's through with it. On the cusp of completing his poisonous masterpiece, Lianthorn makes a choice that will change...

This irreverent guide to chaos magic emphasizes experimentation and finding out what works best for you. Andrieh Vitimus presents a revolutionary hands-on course of study for the average Jane or Joe. Vitimus banishes the severe tone of other esoteric orders, offering an accessible and practical approach that makes it easier to perform successful chaos magic that is uniquely your own.

Reborn! With his powers reawakened, Konner begins to plan his return home to free his people until he's surprised with the arrival of his first born, Ryan Lorian. Coming from the future, Ryan helps Konner piece the puzzle together to prevent the destruction of the universe. As we return to Boron...

Ross Buzzell presents Book 5 in the Birthright: A Boronian Saga...

Powerless! Now little more than a comic book author and artist, Konner Lorian finds himself struggling to cope with the new vulnerabilities of a mortal life versus the destiny he was born into. As Xero reawakens and an ancient enemy once thought eradicated returns, the mystery of who...

Two guys. One bond. The stakes just got cosmic. Josh & Sen are building power, connections, and a city-ship—but every step forward drags them into new dangers. Undead armies, killer robots, and Sophie's awakening abilities all point to one truth: Oblivion is coming. The enemies are stronger...

The oyster is one of Earth's oldest animals, and fossil records show humans have enjoyed them for hundreds of thousands of years. But like so many other creatures, wild oysters were driven to near extinction by overconsumption and pollution. The Clean Water Act marked a turning point for water...

DP Behling presents Book 2 in the Josh and Sen Save the Multiverse series.

Josh was trying to straighten out his life and get back to his four-year-old daughter, Sophie, when Sen, a young Immortal (with his own family and relationship issues), shanghaied him to stop a genocidal-soul harvester. All because Josh has a briefcase handy!

After the fall of his world Konner flees to a backwater planet called Earth. Weak and wounded, he discovers the descendants of ancient Boronians and humans who take him in and display unique abilities. With Xero and Disa'ani following to finish the job, it becomes a race against the clock to regain his strength to defend our world from a team that would see it burned. Join Konner as he navigates the world he studied in his childhood, makes unexpected allies, and uncovers dark secrets about our worlds entwined history!

Konner Lorian happens to be the latter. Being born with a gift of violence, he desires nothing more than knowledge and peace. Join Konner and his Off World Squad as they hone their skills and travel the galaxy in search of adventure. On their travels Konner uncovers a threat greater than any his civilization has faced before. Will he be able to get to the bottom of the threat before it's too late, not just for him, but for us as well?

The truce with the Erasi allows the Empire and the Shara Daim to grow, expand, and develop new technologies. But the Erasi have a long memory, and the Weaver of the Erasi will not allow the alliance more time to become a greater threat than it already is. Lord Sentinel Adrian Farkas-Reiss and Kar Daim Anessa plan for the inevitable Erasi attack. Their only chance is to strike first, and Adrian reaches out to an enigmatic alien race that could be the key to ending the Erasi threat. Massive fleets are preparing for the end of the truce and an all out war.

The Shara Daim Legions stopped the Erasi fleets from pushing further into their territory, and with the invasion halted a lull in the war gives the Empire time to seek a diplomatic solution on behalf of their new ally. But the Erasi are stalling the diplomatic talks, and the Shara Daim are not willing to wait for long before launching an offensive to take back their systems. The Erasi are master manipulators, and while they feign interest in a peaceful resolution, a massive force from their core is gathering, commanded by one of the founders of the Erasi.

At Sol, Adrian Farkas—Lord Sentinel of the Empire, prepares the defenses for the inevitable attack by the Legions of the Shara Daim—the third race created by the human and Nel ancestor Axull Darr. The Shara Daim come for the device left by their common ancestor, their Elders planning to use it to fulfill their goal of ruling the galaxy. But Adrian has plans of his own. But even as the Shara Daim Legions assemble for their invasion of Sol, Adrian and the Empire's fleets move to fulfill a promise made long ago to the race that had enslaved and destroyed Earth—the Ra'a'zani.