A broad, accessible, and concise overview of the Big Bang theory. This book looks at how the theory arose, how it evolved, and why it is the best theory to explain the current state of the universe. It also explores the challenges that lie ahead for the theory, as scientists extend their sights into ever more distant reaches of space. The first book in the Science Theory series.

ANJA AND LUCIAN HAVE CRACKED OPEN A PANDORA’S BOX OF LONG-FORGOTTEN POWERS. AS MAGIC SURGES INTO THE LIGHT, DARKNESS DRAWS NEAR—BOTH AROUND THEM AND FROM WITHIN…In the shadowy depths of a world where the supernatural intertwines with science and the mundane, “Bound by Shadows” is a captivating tale of passion, power, and the pursuit of redemption. Anja, a woman marked by a terrifying destiny, finds herself at the heart of an existential battle. Tormented by a dual ...

THE GOLDEN LIBRARY HAS BEEN LOST FOR CENTURIES—BUT NOW SUCCUBUS ANJA KINZEY IS HUNTING IT DOWN…Anja Kinzey and her two lovers, biotech billionaire Lucian Miller and former FBI agent Zoe Ananda, are searching for a trove of supernatural lore to fight back against the sinister Sodality, which seeks to purge all magic. But the Golden Library has been lost somewhere in Russia since the death of Ivan the Terrible, and modern-day Russia is at war.Now, Anja and her team must run a...

Lillian Hellman examines a wealthy Southern family and the greed that tears them apart. Regina’s brothers have inherited their father’s wealth, while after years of neglect, her dying husband is determined to see she gets nothing. It will take every ounce of her ruthless guile to outwit her relations and assure herself a gilded future.Directed by Rosalind Ayres.Starring, in alphabetical order:Will Brittain as Leo HubbardTim DeKay as Ben Hubbard

Pack a punch of personality into small carving projects! Using a precut block and a few hand tools, Carving Little Caricatures is a must-have guide for woodcarvers of all skill levels to learn valuable techniques to add movement and expressive details into a small piece of wood. Featuring detailed overviews on tools and materials, basic cuts, painting, finishing, and other essential tips, this complete guide also includes 14 unique character designs for small, skill-building carvings. From...

Cursed & Creepy is a horror-lite anthology featuring 13 tales of spine-tingling fun. Perfect tales to help tuck you in for the night. Scary, but not too terrifying. Discover art that is beautiful and bloodthirsty. A bedroom fan that sings with wicked messages. A cursed trailer that twists and flips a stereotype into something darkly humorous. Ghosts that ride a time-travelling Ferris wheel. Cursed Ink that seduces and betrays. These are just a few of the delights awaiting you...This is Boo...

Women rabbis are changing the face of Judaism.Discover how their interpretations of the Prophets, Writings,and Megillot can enrich your perspective.The Haftarah is a potent tool for understanding the values, ethics, and moral lessons contained in the Torah readings. In this first-of-its-kind volume, more than eighty women rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements offer fresh perspectives on the beloved texts that make up th...

My Mother's Roommate is an intricate firsthand account told by young mother facing a cancer diagnosis. Her story is braided together with her daughter Karen's memories decades later. Until January 1981 Sandra has a typical life as a nurse, wife, and mother. In an instant Sandra's world is unraveled as she is forced to battle a brain tumor and the consequences of this life-altering diagnosis. Sandra's mind is filled with chaos, fear, and denial. The impacts of medication and the tumor on th...

Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!Guarding Colton's Secretsby Addison FoxSecurity consultant Sloan Presley goes undercover as Chase Colton’s girlfriend be...

James Beard Award—winner Karen DeMasco, who first came to national attention as the pastry chef of Tom Colicchio’s Craft, Craftbar, and ’wichcraft restaurants from 2001 to 2008, approaches the art of baking in a unique way. Building on the savory cooking philosophy of using seasonal ingredients to create dishes with pure flavors, Karen makes acclaimed desserts that are both simple and elegant. Now, she shares her secrets and techniques in her first cookbook, The Craft of Baking, d...

In a world ruthlessly purged of the mystical, magic only exists in fable and legend—until Anja Kinzey meets Lucian Miller…A reference librarian by day, Anja raids a secret trove of occult lore at night, driven by an insatiable curiosity about magic. Meanwhile, biotech billionaire Lucian pours money into groundbreaking genetic research to unlock the full potential of human DNA. When the two fall for each other, they discover they are both supernatural “otherkin”—and their research c...

Circles in Time is Book 1 of the Pirates of Marauda trilogy, an adventure through time and space. Out on another of their treasure-hunting diving adventures, brothers Eli and Zoe and their Dad come upon an earthshaking discovery when a powerful storm leaves them shipwrecked on an unknown tropical island. In the jungle, they soon encounter nineteenth-century buccaneers who never age but can barely fend off the Jurassic creatures who rule this place. As they all try to escape the island, the...