In the quiet woods, two best friends are always on duty.Gizmo and Bindi: On Patrol follows the heartwarming adventures of two loyal dogs and their beloved owner, Lester. Though small and mischievous, Gizmo is full of energy and curiosity-while Bindi, older and wiser, does her best to guide him and keep him safe.Together, they live a simple life in the woods, protecting their home, exploring their neighborhood, and learning important lessons along the way. But when danger st...

In the relatively few decades since the introduction of HIV into the human population, variants of the virus have diverged to such an extent that, were the discussion about something other than viruses, said variants could easily be classified as different species. This book will consider these evolutionary variations, as well as the different and, at times, opposing theories attempting to explain them. It will compare and contrast the ways in which the immune system and drugs affect the v...

Honeybees are an important link in our food chain because they are major pollinators of food crops. In recent years, honeybee populations have declined precipitously perhaps due to changes in their microbiome. This book describes and identifies the bee microbiome using a proteomics technology. Chapters include the detection and identification of microbes found in honeybees collected around the United States. This book contains new data and illustrates the rich diversity of microbes as coll...

A full-cast comedy production recorded live at Convergence in Bloomington, MinnesotaWhat does it take to jump-start an economy? Why, consumers! So what do politicians do to jump-start an economy? They create millions of new consumers by emancipating creatures and monsters, real and fictional. But is the public ready to accept creature-made entertainment features? What do politicians care?

A full-cast production recorded live at Convergence in Bloomington, MinnesotaThe Ramon Raquello Orchestra was supposed to get their big break that night in 1938, on Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater show, but they kept getting cut off. The rest of that program became famous. Still is. But what happened to the band? We join them many years later at a reunion, and it seems that they can’t seem to escape the influence of the Martians.

The Adventure Bible Bible Story Collection is a six book treasury of level 2 Adventure Bible I Can Read titles designed for newly independent readers and based on the Adventure Bible—the #1 Bible for kids!Read all about people in Bible times and their adventures in these well-known Bible stories.This 6-book bind-up includes:Elijah and the Power of God ISBN: 9780310750819A King, A Statue and a Fiery Furnace ISBN: 9780310750932