What good is a rattlesnake? What purpose do animals serve? All species play a vital role in their biological communities, and the removal of just one can have a noticeable and catastrophic ripple effect.Yet social and political pressures frequently pit species conservation against economic progress and prosperity, and scientists fear that we may be in the midst of a mass extinction event. Brian R. Chapman and William I. Lutterschmidt make the case that the effort to preserve animal...

Amelia Matthews never expected her artistic talents to unlock a magical destiny. When she stumbles through a glowing portal, she finds herself in the Enchanted Realm—a land fractured by ancient betrayal, where light and shadow are locked in a fragile balance. Brushes With Destiny is a sweeping tale of courage, unity, and self-discovery—perfect for fans of epic fantasy and magical adventures.