This fun book will have kids bugging out! Explore the fascinating miniature world of spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more as stunning photography combines with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal look at the hidden lives of these tiny backyard residents. Watch each creature progress through different life stages as they eat, grow, and learn in a natural setting. Surprising and captivating, this one-of-a-kind introduction to the crawlers and flyers just ou...

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You'll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native species they're attracted to, so you can c...

By June 1864, when the siege of Petersburg began, the Civil War had lain heavily on both the North and the South for more than 3 years. Most of the fighting in the East during this period had taken place on the rolling Virginia countryside between the opposing capitals of Washington and Richmond, only 110 miles apart, and all of it had failed to end the war and bring peace to the land. Various generals had been placed in command of the Union's mighty Army of the Potomac and had faced Gen. ...

When mankind longs for hope above all else, a seventeen-year-old boy named Ky emerges exhibiting traits beyond that of a normal human. Realizing his prowess, political and military leaders exploit his ability to sway masses to their own personal gain. Through deception and sacrifice, Ky learns what he must do to save humans from extinction. Having lost his parents at age twelve to the powers that ran Earth, Ky faces the ultimate decision between helping save Earth, or seeking revenge for w...

Petersburg National Military Park in Virginia is a significant historical site that commemorates the events of the Siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War. This park preserves the landscape where Union and Confederate forces engaged in a series of battles from June 1864 to April 1865. Visitors can explore the extensive earthworks, trenches, and fortifications that played a crucial role in the conflict. The park also offers educational programs and guided tours, allowing guests to...

"Campaign for Petersburg" by Richard Wayne Lykes is a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of the Civil War, focusing on the pivotal Siege of Petersburg. Lykes meticulously chronicles the strategic maneuvers and the human experiences of soldiers and civilians alike during this critical period. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by both the Union and Confederate forces, highlighting the significance of Petersburg as a battleground that would ultimatel...

This textbook concerns thermal properties of bulk matter and is aimed at advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate students in a range of programs in science or engineering. It provides an intermediate level presentation of statistical thermodynamics for students in the physical sciences (chemistry, nanosciences, physics) or related areas of applied science/engineering (chemical engineering, materials science, nanotechnology engineering), as they are areas in which statistical mechanic...

The Wounded Man is a powerful revelation of the inner struggles of man as they walk through life unable to explain themselves because they do not understand the nature of their troubles.

Atmospheric Chemistry provides readers with a basic knowledge of the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere, and an understanding of the role that chemical transformations play in this vital part of our environment. The composition of the 'natural' atmosphere (troposphere, stratosphere and mesosphere) is described in terms of the physical and chemical cycles that govern the behaviour of the major and the many minor species present, and of the atmospheric lifetimes of those species. An extension o...

When the Internet suddenly stops working, society reels from the loss of flowing data, instant messages, and streaming entertainment. Addicts wander the streets, talking to themselves in 140 characters or less and forcing cats to perform tricks for their amusement, while the truly desperate pin their requests for casual encounters on public bulletin boards. The economy tumbles further and the government passes the draconian NET Recovery Act.For Gladstone, the Net's disappearance co...

Each soul's journey through life on planet earth is an adventure. The greater picture of the billions of lives and their stories is a cosmic phenomenon we can never fully comprehend. But with our God-given intuition and creative power, we can imagine. And in our lives, we learn that there is inner guidance available to us if we merely tune in.Growing up with best friend Steve Martin was inspirational, says Morris Walker, author of Steve Martin: The Magic Years, also availa...

After nearly eighteen months of the largely unsuccessful bombing campaign called Operation Rolling Thunder, the US Air Force began to look for ways to overcome technological, geographical, and political challenges in North Vietnam and use limited air power more effectively. In 1972 the two Linebacker campaigns joined with other air operations to make a dramatic, although temporary, difference. While they unleashed powerful B-52 area bombers, the campaigns also demonstrated the efficacy of ...