This is the story of Charlie Beatty who is an ex-pathologist now unsuccessful PI.Charlie Beatty used to save lives. Now he can barely make rent.Charlie Beatty (61), a widower, has been struck off the medical register, having worked as a pathologist in Gloucestershire for many years; his younger son, Ed, is on the run for a suspicious death. Inspector Jenny Lethbridge is friendly towards Charlie, but Inspect...

A rogue Overmind is on the loose.A million souls hang in the balance.The Solaran Defense Forces make the difficult decision to evacuate the colony of Robichar in order to avoid a direct confrontation. But when Captain Elya Nevers gets shot down during the evacuation, his squadron and the admiral in charge have to think fast to rescue their pilot before the Kryl overrun the system.Fighting to survive in hostile territory, Captain Nevers discovers wha...

The creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series skyrocketed to success with this hit series. Also popular for his creation of online gaming, Kinney keeps his followers eager for more. Reluctant readers will be inspired by this bestselling author.

Everything you use, from your home to your smartphone, from highways to supermarkets, was designed by someone. What did they get right? Where did they go wrong? And what can we learn from how these experts think that can help us improve our own lives?In How Design Makes The World, bestselling author and designer Scott Berkun reveals how designers, from software engineers to city planners, have succeeded and failed us. From the airplane armrest to the Facebook “like” button...

With promises of wealth elsewhere, Ferdinand Magellan left his homeland in search of a more fortunate life. He went on to spend three fateful years at sea. Find out about the challenges of Magellan’s journey in this adventurous title for reluctant readers!

As the only continent with every climate present, North America hosts an amazing variety of plants and animals. North America holds some of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, where gigantic boats travel and enormous fish swim. Unique for its varied landscape and cross-country highways, North America leaves a great deal for young readers to explore!

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen to breathe and little energy to carry them further, discover their steps to success in this thrilling read for young students.

Exploring the universe greatly depends on space robots. They go where astronauts cannot go and survive where astronauts cannot survive. Food, water, sleep, and oxygen are not required for them to function, and radiation exposure is not a concern. Young readers curious about space will gravitate toward this high-interest title.

Adventurous travelers will have a blast visiting South America. Crocodiles swim along the Amazon River, and baby sea turtles waddle toward sea for their first swim near the Galapagos Islands! Pineapples, mangoes, rich coffee beans, and unique spices are just a few of the delectable treats students can learn about in this colorful title on South America.

Where does an e-mail go when you hit send? Code zooms it through the millions of connections in the Internet! Learn how code connects and runs a massive worldwide network of computers in this fact-filled title.

Crack! The bat hits the baseball, and a new record has been set. Joe Dimaggio's record hitting streak--56 games in a row with a hit--has yet to be beat. It is one of the many baseball records highlighted in this fact-filled title that will excite and inspire fans of America’s pastime!

Earth’s highest and lowest surface points can be found in Asia, the largest continent. Travelers flock to Asia to gaze upon the Great Wall and the Taj Mahal. Some even aspire to climb Mount Everest! Pick up this book to discover more about this continent that is home to more than four billion people.