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Brains Through Time examines how vertebrate nervous systems evolved in conjunction with other organ systems and the planet's ecology. Surveying an enormous range of information on genes and proteins, sensory and motor systems, central neural circuits, physiology, and animal behavior, the authors reconstruct the major changes that occurred as vertebrates emerged and then diversified.

This compilation of The Darwin Awards books I, II and III commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it, showing us just how uncommon common sense can be! Meet the absentminded terrorist who opens a mail bomb returned to him for insufficient postage. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires before shutting off the current. Gape at the would-be pilot who flies his lawn chair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes.

The Darwin Awards 4 commemorates those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it, showing us just how uncommon common sense can be! Meet the absentminded terrorist who opens a mail bomb returned to him for insufficient postage. Gape at the would-be pilot who flies his lawn chair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory!

The Darwin Awards commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it, showing us just how uncommon common sense can be. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires before shutting off the current. Gape at the would-be-pilot who flies his lawnchair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory!

In his attempt to save Hearthmire and make the surrounding land safe for Tialha, he made an even greater enemy than he ever thought possible. After an ultimatum of sorts, Exium must embark on a journey to the kingdom of Tolengard to broker peace or risk watching everything he worked for burn. Tialha is still getting used to having both her tank and name back within her control when the situation dictated circumstances and left her to rebuild from the ruins of the siege while managing a frightened population looking to her for direction.

The sixth installment of "The Darwin Awards" features all-new stories of the human race's lowest rung on the evolutionary ladder, and is the latest addition to this successful brand. Aside from the bestselling book and audiobook collection that has sold over 1.5 million copies, The Darwin Awards brand includes a website that gets over one million hits per month and a movie starring Winona Ryder and Joseph Fiennes, T-shirts, greeting cards and much more.

All Ethan wanted to do was take his girlfriend to Pixelcon and watch the release coverage for Serra Online, a virtual role-playing game. The game sounded better than Ethan could imagine, from new classes to unstoppable magics, but the icing on the cake was a chance to be one of the first to play it. After an easy decision to play a gladiator, he woke up in a new world separated from the one he loves the most.world? Get a dog and start a collection of plucked-out eyeballs, of course.

When former journalist Jessica Hart returned home to the idyllic small town of Grace, Texas, she never expected to become a suspect in a murder investigation. Jessica’s life has taken a detour. After losing her job and her marriage, she returned to her hometown to get back on her feet. She began a lifestyle blog and took a job as a church receptionist.

One of the human race's most popular humor series returns with a brand-new collection of hilariously macabre mishaps and misadventures. Honoring those who improve our gene pool by inadvertently removing themselves from it, The Darwin Awards III shows once more how uncommon common sense still is.

Back by extraordinary popular demand, The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection, satisfies the appetite of fans of smart humor with a fresh collection of stories honoring those who continue to improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it in a sublimely idiotic fashion!

The human race's most popular humor series returns with a new collection of macabre mishaps and misadventures. Honoring those who improve our gene pool by inadvertently removing themselves from it, The Darwin Awards 5: Next Evolution shows how uncommon common sense still is.

Freelance journalist Jessica Hart is excited to co-write her first magazine cover story with celebrity lifestyle maven Donna Vance, the Queen of Texas Chic. Their assignment is to cover the Valentine’s Day wedding of former Miss Texas, Chace Perez. Never mind that the groom just happens to be Jess’ ex-husband. Things are going well until the night of the bachelorette party. Jess discovers a body, the body of Donna Vance, dead from arsenic poisoning. There’s a killer on the loose. Now it’s up to Jess to keep the wedding on track.

Small-town reporter Jessica Hart is excited to interview country music legend, Cotton Knox. Cotton has a bad reputation with women. He even tries to steal a kiss from Jess. After his gig at the local dance hall, gunshots are heard, and Cotton is found shot dead in his dressing room! Grace Texas is in an uproar. Suspects abound. Could it be Cotton's ex-wife, his new girlfriend, or maybe a crazed fan? It seems everyone has a secret from the past, including good-looking Detective Chris Connor. Even Brooke, the town gossip, has a story she’s not telling.

A sports creative podcast, hosted by Andrew Kulihin, Flynn Bluett, and Thomas Northcutt

An author-centric podcast hosted by Lane Northcutt. Every episode, Lane will interview a different indie author or publishing professional. Discussions will revolve around all aspects of the author journey including writing, editing, publishing, marketing, advertising, and more! If you are interested in becoming a guest, please fill out the form at https://linktr.ee/lanenorthcutt or reach out to Lane Northcutt on Instagram @lanenorthcutt_author. Follow Lane Northcutt on TikTok as well for more videos and content. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indieknow/support

Each week I ask a different person about their job so you can know what your options are out in the world!