Ten Days That Shook the World is John Reed’s eyewitness account of the Russian Revolution. A contemporary journalist writing in the first flush of revolutionary enthusiasm, he gives a gripping record of the events in Petrograd in November 1917, when Lenin and the Bolsheviks finally seized power. Containing verbatim reports both of speeches by leaders and the chance comments of bystanders, set against an idealized backcloth of the proletariat, soldiers, sailors, and peasants unitin...

Why Political Democracy Must Go is an insightful analysis of the origins of the socialist movement in the United States, written by famed journalist John Reed, one of the most distinguished American writers on the subject. One of socialism’s fiercest proponents, Reed exposes the myth of ‘democratic socialism.’ He provides an overview of the development of socialist thought, demonstrating that socialism cannot be achieved through political democracy.Origina...

Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky—no telescope required!This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the milky way, and much more!

Explore the stars together—no telescope required!Spark a lifelong love of science with Baby's Guide to the Night Sky, a sweet board book that introduces little learners to the wonders above. Written by an astronomer and an astronaut, this gentle, rhyming read-aloud makes astronomy accessible, engaging, and fun for babies and toddlers.From twinkling stars and familiar constellations to planets, galaxies, and even meteor showers, children will discov...

This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, including biology, conservation ecology, economics and geology. The volume is organized along general themes including the Cuban Reef biota, reefs occurring in the Mesophotic and Eutrophic zones, ecology, conservation, management and the economic importance of the coral reefs of Cuba. The combination of case studies, new and previously published research, historical overvi...

A spellbinding new sci-fi box set from the bestselling author of Not Alone & Last Man Standing — perfect for fans of 'The Twilight Zone' and 'Black Mirror'._____________________________Grab FIFTEEN standalone stories in one great-value anthology!**15 stories, 18 hours, 900+ 5-star Amazon ratings!**Chasing Tomorrows explores classic sci-fi themes through a contemporary lens....

A Bram Stoker Award–winning anthology featuring twenty stories based on local legends and ghost stories from around the world.Wherever you're from, there are local stories of ghosts, unexplained phenomena, or some thing that people are afraid to talk about. You can dismiss them as old wives' tales, and yet they stay with us, haunting our everyday lives. In Haunted Legends, these tales are brought disturbingly to life by some of the best horror and ...

The genre of adventure games is frequently overlooked. Lacking the constantly-evolving graphics and graphic violence of their counterparts in first-person and third-person shooters or role-playing games, they are often marketed to and beloved by players outside of mainstream game communities. While often forgotten by both the industry and academia, adventure games have had (and continue to have) a surprisingly wide influence on contemporary games, in categories including walking simulators...

Rocks and Ridges: 15 Classic Books in Geology assembles a capacious archive of geological writing in which stone, landform, and deep time become subjects of both scientific argument and narrative wonder. Across surveys, field-based exposition, historical synthesis, and popular scientific prose, the volume traces how ridges, strata, fossils, and erosional landscapes have been read as records of planetary change. Especially compelling are its treatments of mountain formation and the interpre...

Relations between the United States and Russia have recently escalated from strained to outright aggressive. From imperial expansion in Ukraine to intervention in Syria to Russian hacking during the US election in 2016, it is clear that the United States must be prepared to defend itself and its NATO allies against Russian aggression.Resurgent Russia, researched and written by six residents and internationally experienced officers at the US Army War College, analyzes the c...

From the spellbinding novel Gypsy Kisses and Voodoo Wishes, meet Zenobia Jalio.Many know her as a grandmother with a few magic tricks up her sleeve from the heart of New Orleans.However, some believe she is a self-righteous witch, a dangerous judge, and a ruthless tormentor. Others know her as a trusted healer, savior, and kind friend.History shows she was once the beloved queen of Palmyra.Read this collection of her deeds, then decide,do yo...

This collection of essays examines the contributions of some of the most notable interpreters of southern history and culture, furthering our understanding of the best historical work produced on the region.Historian Glenn Feldman gathers together a group of essays that examine the efforts of important scholars to discuss and define the South's distinctiveness. The volume includes 18 chapters on such notable historians as John Hope Franklin, Anne Firor Sco...