"A highly useful and interesting reference for ichthyologists, recreational fish enthusiasts and those working in Florida waters . . . a worthy addition." — Marine Biology ResearchThe most comprehensive book about Florida's marine fishes ever produced, Marine Fishes of Florida includes hundreds of photographs and descriptions of species you'll encounter—plus many that are rare—when diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or fishing. Coverage includes both th...

Nearshore hardbottom reefs of Florida’s east coast are used by over 1100 species of fishes, invertebrates, algae, and sea turtles. These rocky reefs support reproduction, settlement, and habitat use, and are energy sources and sinks. They are also buried by beach renourishment projects in which artificial reefs are used for mitigation. This comprehensive book is for research scientists and agency personnel, yet accessible to interested laypersons including beachfront residents and water-us...

In each of these stories from some of greatest writers of horror and dark fiction, water plays the dual role of accomplice and executioner. With accidental drownings, irresistible calls of sirens from the deep, strange whisperings from household plumbing, faces of the dead in droplets of water, rabid fish, leviathan monsters, and more, these thirty-nine tales of death by water will make you think twice about taking that long-awaited cruise, going for a midnight swim, or taking your next sh...

Dive into the heart-wrenching world of Voices of New Belarus, a searing documentary drama by renowned Belarusian playwright-in-exile Andrei Kureichik. This powerful work captures the harrowing events of the 2020 Belarusian revolution through the deeply personal accounts of 16 political prisoners. Each monologue reveals a distinct story, a unique truth, and together they create an unflinching mosaic of resistance, sacrifice, and hope.First presented at Yale University and the Oslo Fr...

I cannot believe that this zine has been going for a full year! Four issues of Scattered are now out there, scarring minds across the globe. >:) So far, we've published everything from cosmic horror to bizarro, from splatterpunk to gay werewolf erotica, and liminal to LGBTQ+ horror. It really has been a blast putting these little zines together and sending them out into the world. And I do not plan on stopping.Now we have the next issue of Scattered to kick off a whole new year of ...

Farspace 2 is, at times, darker, more cautionary and less care-free than its predecessor. It is an exploration of the dangers of the future that we will be challenged with, should our species be so fortunate to reach that distant land. There are stories about control—by entities that want to harm or protect us. Stories about exploration—not the happy, "everything is wonderful out there and all will be great if we only go" stories, but rather the "yes it's dangerous out there, and we can ge...

This book tells the story of American influence within the Netherlands after the Second World War. David J. Snyder reveals that, while American power in the Netherlands grew to touch nearly every aspect of Dutch life, that power was solicited, shaped, and sometimes resisted by the Dutch themselves.American Power in the Netherlands provides for the first time an account of the scale and scope of the US presence, and of the Dutch response to the new American...

Where and what is the place of the wild? Is the goal of preserving biodiversity across the landscape of North America compatible with contemporary Western culture?Place of the Wild brings together original essays from an exceptional array of contemporary writers and activists to present in a single volume the most current thinking on the relationship between humans and wilderness. A common thread running through the volume is the conviction that everyone concerned with the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the hallowed halls of Wakanda, where technological marvels and ancient traditions intertwine, a profound story unfolds in "The Dark Side of Wakanda: Unraveling the Legacy of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'" This captivating exploration delves into the complexities of the fictional African nation, exposing the shadows that shroud its seemingly utopian facade. Through meticulous research and incisive analysis, the book uncovers hidde...

Smithville's reputation is that of a railroad town, yet it offers an even richer history. Fertile land and the Colorado River attracted pioneers with energy, dreams, and a hunger to build. After Thomas Gazley chose head-right land in Stephen F. Austin's Second Colony in 1827, area settlers joined the fray to secure a Texas free from Mexico's supremacy. Some represented Bastrop County in the new Republic of Texas's legislature. Others stayed home and built a village on the banks of the Colo...

Winter bike races are rare, so Eli and Max were excited to fly into Mackinac Island to watch the Pee Paw, a fat tire bike race across the Ice Bridge and through the snow blanketing the island. The discovery of four fingers poking up through the ice of Lake Huron abruptly ends their plans. Assembling their team, they were not prepared for the web of gossip, lies, and deceit that were going to be hindering their investigation. Finding out that everything they are being told needs to be quest...

Most books on evangelism deal primarily with different approaches to sharing the good news. From street ministry to personal witnessing, books abound on how to present the gospel in a variety of ways and situations.But Never Ashamed isn’t a book about how. Rather, it’s a book about why. Author Avi Snyder explains:Why we mustn’t be ashamed of sharing the good news in an open and direct fashion.Why believers find it difficult to shar...