"What you are about to read would be classified Top Secret were it not for the fact I've changed the names, places, events, technology and characters to protect the innocent and guilty alike."It was shaping up to be just another day at Atomic Weapons Research Establishment(Tadcaster) for 18 year old Bill Shilbert but then came the explosion.A short story of one unlikely hero's battle to save the day and get the girl. Also includes green rabbits and...

"The best one-volume history of the United States ever written" (Joseph J. Ellis) It was Thomas Jefferson who envisioned the United States as a great "empire of liberty." This paradoxical phrase may be the key to the American saga: How could the anti-empire of 1776 became the world's greatest superpower? And how did the country that offered unmatched liberty nevertheless found its prosperity on slavery and the dispossession of Native Americans? In...

A New York Times Notable Book "Far more than just a political story or, for that matter, a story of Andrew Jackson, Reynolds's book shines a bright light on the cultural, social, intellectual, and artistic currents buffeting the nation. . . . Reynolds is a thoughtful historian and Waking Giant is as engaging and insightful a narrative of this critical interregnum as any written in years."-New York Times Book Review A brilliant, definitive history...

On a map redrawn by the rampant sea-level rise of the twenty-second century, survivors war over the ruins of high-ground whilst pirates and slavers plague the vast new seas that surround them. But amidst the ashes of the world there remains a place for the young and the brave to call home: The Archon - a ship crewed by orphan thieves, escaped prisoners, and heretic runaways. They are the Archonauts, and this is their tale. A post-apocalyptic pirate...

Space expert David West Reynolds takes you on a historical journey through the world's most renowned space program. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs, artwork, and cutaway illustrations, "Apollo" recaptures the excitement of the USA's journey to the moon. From the adventurous astronauts to the scientists and engineers who designed and built the state-of-the-art spacecraft, Reynolds covers every aspect of this epic voyage. Through concise description,...

Presents detailed labeled drawings, with background text, of the various spacecraft in all six Star Wars movies.

Garfield comes to the big screen in an all-new animated film that features Chris Pratt as the voice of everyone's favorite lasagna-loving cat. This Step 2 Step into Reading levelled reader is sure to thrill children ages 4 to 6. Meet Garfield and his friends. Find out why he is one lucky cat! -- Back cover.

Aging criminal mastermind Des simply won't go gentle into that good night. Donning all manner of disguises, he can fool the authorities--and his marks--into thinking he's just another harmless old geezer. Behind his spectacles, though, Des always has his eye out for the next big score in diamonds, gold, or piles of cold cash. His intricately planned heists prove so daring and so outrageous that he always gets his target. And as for Des's victims--...

In the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, Marlin, an overly protective clownfish, embarks on a daring rescue mission when his beloved son, Nemo, gets scooped up by a diver. With his unforgettable friend Dory by his side, Marlin encounters an ocean full of memorable comedic characters on his momentous journey to find Nemo.

The emperor is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator and must regain his throne with the help of a llama herder. Includes never-before-seen footage and a sneak peek at Kronk's New Groove.