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The beaches, oceans, and tide pools are full of living creatures, but what are they actually doing down there?Life in the sea is quite bizarre, and sea creatures are smarter and more active than people think. And contrary to popular belief, fish have lifelong memories.One of two companion books, Life Along the Shore focuses on life along the coast, in underwater grass meadows, kelp forests, tide pools, and on and beneath beaches. Discover the individual personaliti...

Have you ever wondered what is really going on under the sea—how the strange creatures down there live, behave, and interact with each other? If you want to know what their lives are like, this book reveals that and more.One of two companion books, Life Under the Sea focuses on life on the ocean's surface, down through the twilight zone, and into the deepest trenches. It features dolphin and whale societies, shark behavior and hunting strategies, multi-species partnerships...

The reader of my "Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan," may remember that the researches of Mr. Catherwood and myself in the last-mentioned country were abruptly terminated by the illness of the former. During our short sojourn in Yucatan, we received vague, but, at the same time, reliable intelligence of the existence of numerous and extensive cities, desolate and in ruins which induced us to believe that the country presented a greater field for antiquarian resea...

After the tumultuous events of last winter, Kate, Michael, and Emma long to continue the hunt for their missing parents. But they themselves are now in great danger, and so the wizard Stanislaus Pym hides the children at the Edgar Allan Poe Home for Hopeless and Incorrigible Orphans. There, he says, they will be safe. How wrong he is.The children are soon discovered by their enemies, and a frantic chase sends Kate a hundred years into the past, to a perilous, enchanted New York Cit...

The final book in the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy that began with The Emerald Atlas, which the New York Times called “a new Narnia for the tween set.”The adventures of siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma come to a stunning conclusion when they must find the last Book of Beginning—the Book of Death—before the Dire Magnus does, for when all three books are united, their combined power will be unstoppable.Soon Emma is on a journey to ...

"A strong . . . trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way."—Realms of FantasySiblings Kate, Michael, and Emma have been in one orphanage after another for the last ten years, passed along like lost baggage.Yet these unwanted children are more remarkable than they could possibly imagine. Ripped from their parents as babies, they are being protected from a horrible evil of devastatin...

In Gilded Age New York, a fierce teenage Irish girl joins forces with a notorious gangster to hunt down her sister's killer—from a New York Times bestselling author who’s worked on Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Gotham.“Reads more like a hurricane than a novel, gaining momentum, page after page. I loved it—even when I was holding my breath.”—Markus Zusak, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book Thi...

Mark Twain’s wit and wisdom is timeless. Mark Twain’s Hawaii: A Humorous Romp through History, combines Twain’s own writings on Hawaii with personal reminiscences by others who met him at that time, and traces Twain’s journey through the region just as he experienced it in 1866. The book highlights Twain’s humor, travel in the 19th century, history, social commentary, and the exotic locale in an authoritative and entertaining volume for Twain fans and Hawaii enthusiasts.

This is the complete edition, Volumes I and II in one single book. This edition also is fully illustrated and contains an introduction about how this book really was written. In his "Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan," the author intimated his intention to make a more thorough exploration of the ruins of the latter country. That intention has since been carried into effect, and the following pages are the result. They describe, as the author has reason to believe...

"Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II" by John L. Stephens is a captivating exploration of the ancient Mayan civilization, showcasing the author's adventurous journey through the Yucatan Peninsula. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, vividly describes the ruins of magnificent temples and cities, such as Chichen Itza and Uxmal, while providing insightful commentary on the culture and history of the Mayans. His detailed observations and engaging narrative style transport readers to...

In 1839, President Martin Van Buren sent John Lloyd Stephens as Special Ambassador to Central America.What he found was a state of civil war, but what he found on the ground would change our view of Central American civilization forever.Although his political mission was doomed from the beginning, Stephens spent the next two years exploring the wild jungles and wilderness of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, visiting and recording ancient Mayan sites.Many of these Maya...

"Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland" by John L. Stephens is a captivating travel narrative that immerses readers in the rich cultures and histories of these diverse regions. Stephens, an American explorer and writer, shares his firsthand experiences and observations as he journeys through ancient ruins, bustling markets, and picturesque landscapes. His vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring to life the sights and sounds of each destination, making it a de...