A Gift for Santa Claus: A Christmas Tradition is an instant classic! This heartwarming story comes to life as a whimsically illustrated children's picture book with rhyming and repetition to keep all believers in Christmas magic captivated. The story takes the reader on a quest to find Christmas magic and along the way they are joined by other characters and do acts of kindness. Then the question is asked: does Santa Claus get Christmas gifts too? The characters create gifts for Santa Clau...

'An excellent, brisk guide to what is likely to happen as opposed to the fantastically remote.' - Los Angeles Review of BooksIn 2018 the world woke up to gene editing with a storm of controversy over twin girls born in China with genetic changes deliberately introduced by scientists - changes they will pass on to their own offspring.Genetic modification (GM) has been with us for 45 years now, but the new system known as CRISPR or gene editing can m...

From the author of the acclaimed The Epigenetics Revolution ('A book that would have had Darwin swooning' – Guardian) comes another thrilling exploration of the cutting edge of human science.For decades after the structure of DNA was identified, scientists focused purely on genes, the regions of the genome that contain codes for the production of proteins. Other regions – 98% of the human genome – were dismissed as 'junk'. But in recent years researchers have discovered that variati...

"Marry me… or your family dies."To save her father, Rachel Owens agrees to the one contract no woman survives—becoming the wife of Damien Montrel, the city's most feared mafia king.His rules are absolute:Obey.Stay inside.Never ask questions.But behind the mansion's iron gates, Rachel discovers a hidden truth…Leo. A small boy who calls her "Mama," and the only weakness Damien has ever shown.Ruthless to his enemies, merciless to...

"Marry me… or your family dies."To save her father, Rachel Owens agrees to the one contract no woman survives—becoming the wife of Damien Montrel, the city's most feared mafia king.His rules are absolute:Obey.Stay inside.Never ask questions.But behind the mansion's iron gates, Rachel discovers a hidden truth…Leo. A small boy who calls her "Mama," and the only weakness Damien has ever shown.Ruthless to his enemies, merciless to...

The Skylark of Space and Skylark Three gather the foundational opening movements of E. E. Smith's pioneering space-opera saga, following scientist-inventor Richard Seaton, the discovery of extraordinary interstellar propulsion, and conflicts that expand from terrestrial rivalry to cosmic warfare. Written in a vigorous pulp style—rapid, expansive, technologically exuberant—the novels exemplify early twentieth-century scientific romance as it evolved into modern space opera, privileging scal...

Six dreams. One day. Infinite possibilities.Layla Maris wakes to a morning unlike any other--every dream from the night before lingers with startling clarity. Over the course of a single day, she unravels their meaning, each vision pulling her deeper into questions of identity, purpose, and the fragile line between reality and imagination. But as the day unfolds, Layla begins to wonder: Are these dreams guiding her...or rewriting her future? By nightfall, nothing will be the same.

'A book that would have had Darwin swooning - anyone seriously interested in who we are and how we function should read this.' GuardianAt the beginning of this century enormous progress had been made in genetics. The Human Genome Project finished sequencing human DNA. It seemed it was only a matter of time until we had all the answers to the secrets of life on this planet.The cutting-edge of biology, however, is telling us that we still don't even kn...

The Story of Saint Francis and the Animals takes children on a heartwarming journey through the eyes of a young boy named Luca, who learns about compassion, kindness, and the importance of caring for all living creatures.Guided by Saint Francis of Assisi, Luca encounters a wide variety of animals, from playful otters to wise owls, each teaching him valuable lessons about stewardship of the Earth and the beauty of nature.This charming and humorous story reminds youn...

Sacred Songs of the Jewish Shabbat follows the heartwarming journey of a young girl named Leah, who discovers the beauty and traditions of the Jewish Sabbath through her family.Each week, as Shabbat arrives, Leah learns the importance of lighting candles, sharing blessings over challah and wine, and embracing moments of rest and reflection. With playful songs, joyous meals, and meaningful rituals, Leah finds that Shabbat is not just a day of rest but a time to connect with...

Abel and the Miracle of Kindness tells the story of a young boy named Abel who discovers the life-changing power of kindness.When Abel finds a stray dog named Milo in need of help, he learns that even the smallest acts of generosity can make a big difference. As he cares for Milo and helps others in his community, Abel realizes that kindness is more than just an action—it’s a way of life.This charming tale teaches children the importance of compassion, empathy, and...

The Essential Works of Henry Drummond gathers the writings that made this Scottish thinker one of the most distinctive religious voices of the late Victorian age. Moving between devotional meditation, apologetic argument, and scientifically inflected prose, the volume presents Drummond's characteristic effort to read spiritual life through the language of nature, evolution, and moral growth. Works such as The Greatest Thing in the World and Natural Law in the Spiritual World reveal a lucid...