Bringing together the best of the series, Everything on Earth is an absorbing survey of our planet and its wildlife, with an emphasis on the extremefrom hurricanes to coral reefs, glaciers to crocodiles. Providing just enough detail to fascinate children without confusing or overloading them, each section supplies a solid grounding in its subject, picks out the most awe-inspiring details, and inspires readers to explore further.
The remnants of the American forces those who escaped the Japanese have fled into the mountains. But their war has only just begun. Led by the fiery, unorthodox Lieutenant Colonel Wendell Fertig, a ragtag army of troops and Philippine soldiers must stand against the might of the Imperial Japanese army. But their supplies are low, the situation is desperate, and time is running out. Now, a cadre of OSS agents is their only contact with the outside world--and their only hope for survival.
Compound Christmas Ornaments for the Scroll Saw: Easy-to-make and Fun-to-give Projects for the Holidays
The clever yet simple technique of compound cutting on the scroll saw yields impressive results, especially when guided by expertly crafted patterns. Holiday-themed projects include snowmen, candy canes, tree-topping ornaments, Christmas napkin rings, Santa and his sleigh, and many more intricate and beautiful designs. Each project contains a list of necessary supplies, step-by-step instructions, and how-to photos. General scroll saw advice and troubleshooting is also featured.
Orson Scott Card - (Worthing Chronicle #4) - The Worthing Saga
Jason Worthing takes the drug Somec, which increases the life span of humans, and he is sent into space on a ship carrying human embryos, supplies, and teaching robots in order to colonize a planet and perpetuate the human species.
The latest of McCaffrey's romantic Pern novels expands on the tale of a minor character in Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern. Young Nerilka is considered unattractive and overly serious in her own hold, where her peremptory father installs his mistress immediately after his wife's death. Angry and frustrated, Nerilka uses her medical training and her access to the supplies her father is hoarding to help combat the plague sweeping Pern, which has already claimed her mother and sisters.
