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Two brothersresponsible for creating the fastest, most sophisticated aircraft ever built under secret government backingare plunged into life-and-death struggles as the base security is compromised, and one of them is kidnapped in an attempt to gain control of the newly completed aircraft. The other must use the aircraft and the limited resources available to search out and not only rescue his brother but take out anyone that could expose the project to the public and stop the man that wan...

In the heart of the whispering woods, where nature's secrets unfold, a group of extraordinary animal students gather at the Wood Folk School. Led by the wise old owl, Professor Hoot, they embark on a captivating journey of learning and adventure. From the mischievous squirrel, Chatter, to the gentle fawn, Fawn, each animal brings their unique talents and perspectives to the classroom. As they explore the wonders of the forest, they discover the importance of friendship, cooperation, and th...

The host of CBC Radio’s Under the Influence, Terry O’Reilly, uncovers the surprising power of screwing upThe Incredible Hulk was originally supposed to be grey, but a printing glitch led to the superhero’s iconic green colour. NHL hall-of-famer Serge Savard’s hockey career nearly ended prematurely, not because of an injury, but because of an oversight. And the invention of a beloved treat, the Popsicle, began with a simple mistake.In his fascinatin...

Mary Robinette Kowal's science fiction debut, 2019 Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Award for best novel, The Calculating Stars, explores the premise behind her award-winning "Lady Astronaut of Mars."Winner 2018 Nebula Award for Best NovelWinner 2019 Locus Award for Best NovelWinner 2019 Hugo Award for Best NovelFinalist 2019 Campbell Memorial AwardFinalist...

For 25 years, there's always been a home in Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for those times in life you wish you could take back--"oops" moments, embarrassing accidents, spectacular failures. Because we never get tired of reading about unfortunate accidents (as long as they're happening to someone else), here is a whole book of "the best of the worst," the troubling and funny stories of things got terribly awry. Read all about:* The little math error that took down a spaceship.* A sexy stimul...

The all-time champion and host of Jeopardy! gives you the chance to test your trivia mettle in this ingeniously organized book of 8,888 questions.For example–February 21: In 1912, on this day, Teddy Roosevelt coined the political phrase “hat in the ring,” so Ken Jennings fires off a series of “ring” questions. In 1979, who became the first NFL quarterback with four Super Bowl rings*?* What rings are divided by the Cassini Division? Also on this date, in 19...

In this high-octane short story from the acclaimed anthology FaceOff, bestselling thriller authors Lee Child and Joseph Finder bring together their iconic heroes—Jack Reacher and Nick Heller—for the first time ever in “Good and Valuable Consideration”.When Reacher, the lone drifter and ex-military investigator, grabs a drink in a Boston sports bar, he expects nothing more than to catch a baseball game—despite being a Yankees fan deep in Red Sox territory. ...

Restore your faith in humanity in just 50 pages.This very special e-book will lift your spirits with inspiring stories of heroism, overcoming adversity, random acts of kindness, wise thoughts, and some really weird tales of people who benefitted from amazing luck. So put on your rose-colored glasses and curl up with these Uncle John’s gems—both old and new—that prove once and for all, the glass really is half full! Some heartwarming examples:• The origin of...

A Blast From the PastTake a trip down memory lane with this interactive trivia book of headlines, fads, sports, music and more from 1930 to 2010. Inside, you'll find year-by-year snapshots of the events and trends that shaped our lives. Family milestone fill-in pages for each year help you capture your memories of the things you loved and the events that touched your life.Involve the entire family for hours of interesting conversation. What was Grandpa's fi...

The most elite military pilots in the world are about to engage in some friendly competition. Only this year, someone is changing all the rules...RAF pilot Dexter Stone has been through his fair share of sticky situations. After living through a crash in enemy territory where no one expected him to walk away, the Red Flag training exercises should be a piece of cake--assuming he can keep his mind on the mission and not on the smart mouth of his gorgeous American competition.A...

The ultimate guide to becoming a bar trivia champion!Which NBA coach coined and trademarked the term "threepeat"?Which animal has four knees?Which famous candy bar is named for a U.S. president's daughter?Brimming with answers to popular questions like these, The Best Bar Trivia Book Ever arms you with the knowledge your team needs to annihilate your bar trivia competition. This must-have guide features hundreds of facts, covering everything from spor...