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Updating and expanding upon his previous work on origins, this riveting volume from John H. Walton marks the eighth entry in his bestselling Lost World Series, which has sold more than 125,000 copies. For over a decade, John Walton's books The Lost World of Genesis One and The Lost World of Adam and Eve have shaped readers' understanding of the ancient Near Eastern world and its implications for modern scientific origins debates.

Between 1485 and 1688, England became a Protestant country under Henry VIII. His daughter, Elizabeth I, battled for succession and supremacy at home, and the discovery of 'the round world' enabled a vast continent across the Atlantic to be explored. While this new era was spawning the beginnings of modern America, England was engaged in a bloody civil war and sustained a Republican experiment under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell.

The first contact mission is three weeks old. The away team is under arrest on an alien world. Someone is destroying the Valiant from within. Captain Christopher Conley is trapped on the surface with no way back to his ship. His first officer, The Aryshan Commander Selah, is holding the Valiant together alone, and she can't trust anyone on board. Six months ago her people were at war with humanity, and now every name on the manifest is a suspect. Someone planted nanites in the crystal drive. The split crew is in danger of falling apart, and the saboteur is already inside the wire. Conley ...

Chasing El Dorado: A Daring Quest in 16th-Century South America is a gripping historical exploration narrative set during the tumultuous era of European colonialism in South America. In this riveting tale, follow the exploits of Spanish adventurers driven by the promise of untold riches, leading them through perilous jungles, hostile territories, and intense cultural interactions. Discover the story of Gonzalo Ximenes de Quesada, the determined explorer who, in his quest for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado, navigates through dense forests, combats sickness, and negotiates with native ...

Five Weeks in a Balloon, written by Jules Verne in 1863, is a thrilling adventure novel that takes readers on an extraordinary journey across uncharted African landscapes. Set during a time when much of the African continent remained a mystery to Europeans, the novel follows the daring expedition of Dr. Samuel Ferguson, a determined British explorer, as he attempts to traverse Africa by air in a hydrogen-filled balloon. The story revolves around Dr. Ferguson’s ambitious plan to use his innovative balloon, the Victoria, to navigate regions unknown to the Western world. Accompanied by his ...

A historical non-fiction book set in North America and beyond during the late 15th to early 16th century. Step back into a pivotal time in history that reshaped the Americas forever. "Missions Gold and Misery" offers an eye-opening exploration of the Spanish conquistadors whose ambitions and actions laid the groundwork for colonization. Through the lens of renowned figures such as Columbus, Cortés, and Pizarro, author [Author Name] uncovers the complexities and contradictions of the New World explorations, revealing the dramatic narratives that have been overlooked in mainstream historical...

This program features an introduction and epilogue read by the author. "In the grand tradition of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson, we now have a new tour guide to the cosmos."―Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh "Absorbing, informative, and entertaining...

Imagine your shock at waking up one morning to a fleet of enormous, otherworldly craft looming over you. And when bizarre aliens begin to emerge - speaking strange gibberish - your heart races even faster. Similar fears may have gripped New World inhabitants when diverse civilizations - separated by a vast ocean - first met. American natives once knew nothing of towering ships, galloping horses, thundering guns, or smallpox. From 1492 onward, however, waves of adventurers would give them a cruel introduction.

Jules Verne (1828–1905) transformed the literary landscape of the nineteenth century, pioneering a new form of fiction that merged rigorous scientific inquiry with breathtaking adventure. His novels—Journey to the Center of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and Around the World in Eighty Days—established him as the founding father of science fiction and redefined what popular literature could achieve. Verne's genius lay in his ability to ground fantastical voyages in meticulous research and technical plausibility, creating narratives that educated even as they ...

On a chance visit to Plymouth Rock, Tony Horwitz makes an unsettling discovery. A history buff since early childhood, expensively educated at university—a history major, no less!—he’s reached middle age with a third-grader’s grasp of early America. In fact, he’s mislaid more than a...

We’re asking the wrong question. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is no longer serving our students. This question perpetuates the myth that all students need to pick one job title—for life. The world has changed. The information age has created thousands of career possibilities. Artificial intelligence is causing major disruptions in almost every industry, and will bring about seismic shifts in the way we work. To prepare students for this new reality, we need a different approach.

When Robert Zubrin published his classic book The Case for Mars a quarter century ago, setting foot on the Red Planet seemed a fantasy. Today, manned exploration is certain, and as Zubrin affirms in The New World on Mars, so too is colonization.

First published in Amsterdam in 1676 and long obscured by mistranslation and abridgment, The Voyages of John Struys stands among the most remarkable eyewitness travel narratives of the early modern world. Spanning three continents and decades of peril, captivity, warfare, and survival, Struys’s account offers an unvarnished view of life across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Persia, Central Asia, and beyond, at a moment when empires collided and global trade reshaped human experience. This edition presents a newly prepared, faithful English translation made directly from the original ...

Dare to venture into "The New Frontier," an enthralling revelation of a post-apocalyptic world that beckons the fearless, the resilient, and the hopeful. This compelling narrative captures the resolute human spirit in the wake of World War III, inviting you to delve deeper into uncensored repercussions and the unswerving emergence of a new society. Encounter the remnants of devastation transformed into the building blocks of a rising existence. Learn how the societal order navigates the labyrinth of chaos, painting an uncompromising picture of truth. Witness the everyday heroes whose ...

Humanity’s first interstellar crew has left the Solar System—only to discover a world that should not exist. In 2029, SpaceCorp launches Galactic One, a nuclear-powered spacecraft carrying four internationally selected astronauts on the most ambitious mission ever attempted: to investigate a mysterious object detected far beyond the heliosphere. What they find is astonishing—a rogue planet drifting through interstellar space, teeming with atmospheric secrets, crystalline volcanoes, and lifeforms unlike anything imagined. As communications with Earth slow to days and distance stretches...

Dive into the enthralling depths of the cosmos with "Child Universes," a groundbreaking exploration of one of the most tantalizing hypotheses in modern astrophysics. Do other universes exist beyond our own? How do they come into being, and what roles do black holes play in their formation? Embark on a journey that begins with the birth of an idea—the notion that our universe is but one of many, born from the churning chaos of black holes through a process reminiscent of natural selection. As you turn each page, you'll unravel the complexities of cosmic evolution, discovering how the ...

Wonders of the World: A Journey Through the New Seven Wonders" is a captivating travel memoir that explores the beauty, history, and significance of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Written by Terrance Ammons, the book takes readers on a journey across continents, from the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal, offering both personal reflections and deep historical insights into these monumental sites. The seven wonders — The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, The Roman Colosseum, and The Taj Mahal — are more than just impressive structures. ...

New Continent is an action-packed military Sci-Fi thriller. This real-time futuristic adventure is both a space opera and a hard science fiction novel. Join the crew of the New Continent as they race against time that is waged in this annihilated world where microbiological investigations, encrypted messages, and space battles intertwine with the epic fast action scenes of a marine platoon. Follow the trail of deadly bacteria and alien attacks of the past. The New Continent, the only remaining starship in the fleet, was somehow lost in the galaxy for over five centuries. Approaching the ...

**What Lies Beyond?** In this gripping tale of space exploration,Earth’s leading crew must navigate treacherous cosmic phenomena, repairtheir fusion reactor against the void, and decipher an ancient binary code sent bya civilization that has waited millennia for our arrival. From the crystalline landscapesof Nyx to the heart of its stunning cities, Jack Patel’s team uncovers secrets that challengeeverything we know about life, energy, and cooperation.

"Columbus's Log: A Journey to the New World and Beyond" is an extensive and meticulously documented account of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage to the New World and its far-reaching consequences. This book takes readers on a captivating journey, exploring the preparations for the voyage, the challenges faced at sea, the encounters with indigenous peoples, the mapping of new territories, and the lasting impact of Columbus's exploration. With a comprehensive table of contents, readers can delve into various aspects of the voyage, including the navigational tools used, the hardships ...