Weird Life

In recent years, scientists have hypothesized life-forms that can only be called "weird": organisms that live off acid rather than water, microbes that thrive at temperatures and pressure levels so extreme that their cellular structures should break down, perhaps even organisms that reproduce without DNA. Some of these strange life-forms, unrelated to all life we know, might be nearby: on rock surfaces in the American southwest, hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor, or even in our own bodies. Some, stranger still, might live in Martian permafrost, swim in the dark oceans of Jupiter's moons, or survive in the exotic ices on comets.

Things take a depressing turn at Deadeye Manor after the shocking return of Mr. Weirdie and the Enchantress. Barnacle Melancholy and Garlic are put to the treacherous task of finding a lost family fortune buried somewhere within the manor, only to awaken some vengeful spirits with a diabolical plan all their own. Meanwhile, Miss Emily has decided that disguising her sunny personality as a wretched criminal is the best way to rescue the triplets, only to find herself in a high-stakes roller-boogie contest with her most loathsome enemy. Listen at your own risk, and don’t say I didn’t warn you.

In a world that moves too fast and feels too loud, emotional steadiness has become a rare strength. The Emotional Resilience Handbook is your guide to building it. Drawing on timeless Stoic principles and modern psychology, this book teaches you how to stay calm under pressure, think clearly in uncertainty, and act with intention when life feels chaotic. Through short reflections, practical exercises, and grounded wisdom, you’ll learn how to: Master your thoughts instead of being mastered by them Regulate your emotions without suppressing your humanity Strengthen your will to endure ...

Bloomsbury presents Agnes Lives written and read by Hallie Elizabeth Newton "An astonishing debut as mesmerizing as it is unnerving." --Joyce Carol Oates A day-in-the-life debut novel about a fading socialite on the hunt for someone to kill her before her next SoulCycle class. "A tale of...

Are you ready to step into the wonderfully strange and enchanting world of Japan? This book is your ultimate guide to uncovering the hidden, bizarre, and fascinating facts about Japan’s rich culture, quirky history, and unique everyday life. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto, 100 Weird Fun Facts About Japan will take you on an unforgettable journey through a country where the unusual is celebrated, and the beautiful is often unexpected! Packed with fun facts, eye-opening insights, and delightful surprises, this book explores the weird, wonderful, and ...

In the next novel in the Joe Ledger and Rogue Team International series by New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry, the team faces new and old enemies alike as a bioengineered version of The Black Death surfaces. This program is read by award-winning narrator Ray Porter. Hundreds of...

Life won’t always be calm — but you can be. In a world that pulls you in every direction, Stoicism: The Art of Becoming Unshakeable offers a grounded, modern path back to clarity, resilience, and inner peace. Rooted in ancient Stoic wisdom and written with a warm, contemporary voice, this book shows you how to stay steady when life becomes chaotic, how to respond instead of react, and how to build a life guided by purpose rather than pressure. You’ll learn that becoming unshakeable isn’t about being emotionless or detached — it’s about becoming rooted, present, and deeply ...

Discover the power of being a hot mess with these heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him–showing readers that it's okay to celebrate exactly where they are right now. A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But...

“Steve Hudgins is a Horror Meister to reckon with!” VICTOR MILLER – Writer of Friday the 13th If you like quick reads, this is the author for you! Steve Hudgins uses a screenplay/novel hybrid writing style that keeps the descriptive portions of the story brief, allowing the narrative to push forward at an extremely fast pace. IT LIVES IN THE ATTIC A true jigsaw puzzle of horror that comes together before your eyes! On the isolated outskirts of a quaint, charming town, there is a long, lonely gravel driveway. At the end of the driveway stands an ancient, mansard roofed Victorian...

More than 6,000 exoplanets have been confirmed orbiting distant suns. NASA's Europa Clipper launched in October 2024 and is en route to a moon with more liquid water than all of Earth's oceans combined. The James Webb Space Telescope is reading the atmospheres of rocky worlds right now, detecting carbon dioxide and water vapor at distances that seemed impossible a decade ago. Mars Sample Return will bring actual Martian rock to Earth's best laboratories within this decade. The most consequential era in the search for life has already begun, and for most curious adults the actual science ...

A Collection of Fictional Essays & Academic Papers "Lint, Socks and Rock Paper Scissors" is a laugh-out-loud journey through the most absurdly over-analyzed aspects of daily life. This absurd and whimsical masterpiece follows eccentric professors and passionate enthusiasts as they transform mundane objects into subjects worthy of doctoral dissertations. Through elaborate research methodologies, peer-reviewed nonsense, and detailed statistical analyses of completely irrelevant data, these papers celebrate humanity's remarkable ability to find profound meaning in life's most trivial pursuits....

Apport: The manifestation or creation of objects by supernatural or unknown means. How do you explain objects falling out of thin air? How is it possible that objects manifest during seances? Are we receiving things from other planes of existence or the spirit world? Is someone or something from some other reality playing tricks on us? This book explores the bizarre subject of apports, objects moving, manifesting, and disappearing by themselves. Like a trickster in the night, they occur without any explanation. The author delves into the strange world of physical mediumship, psychics, ...

From split-gill mushrooms to duck-billed platypuses, the spectacular science of sexual reproduction and creation of biodiversity on Earth. Let’s talk about sex. Not boring, human sex, but the endlessly fascinating, varied, and complex forms of reproduction in the rest of the natural world...

The Middle Ages were not a magical fairy tale. They were filthy, dangerous, bizarre, and filled with people making absolutely terrible decisions. The Weird Middle Ages and the Bizarre Black Plague explores the strangest and most horrifying parts of medieval history — from plague doctors and deadly superstitions to ridiculous medical treatments, brutal punishments, and the terrifying chaos of the Black Death. Inside you’ll discover: • Creepy plague doctors and bizarre plague cures • Weird medieval laws and horrifying punishments • The gross truth about medieval hygiene and daily ...

Winner of the Polari Prize Shortlisted for the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize ‘A gothic fairy tale, sublime in its creepiness’ – Florence Welch Our Wives Under The Sea is the haunting novel from Julia Armfiled, the critically acclaimed author of Salt Slow. It’s a story of falling in love...

As teen math prodigy Agnijo Banerjee and his teacher David Darling reveal, complex math surrounds us. If we think long enough about the universe, we're left not with material stuff, but a ghostly and beautiful set of equations. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts, and surprising solutions, Weird Math leads us from a lyrical exploration of mathematics in our universe to profound questions about God, chance, and infinity. A magical introduction to the mysteries of math, it will entrance beginners and seasoned mathematicians alike. 

Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at laundromats, this outrageous collection brings you 25 unbelievable short stories inspired by real headlines. Dive into a world where the bizarre is everyday news, and chaos lurks around every corner. Logan Carter’s hilarious, jaw-dropping tales capture the spirit of Florida's most infamous characters, blending truth, madness, and a whole lot of gator. Buckle up. It’s going to be a wild ride. Florida Man strikes again — and again — and again! From flying alligators to sword fights at ...

History remembers emperors, generals, and gods. But it quietly forgets the people who actually kept the world running. Behind every pyramid, palace, and empire was an entire class of workers doing the jobs no one else wanted—the dirty, dangerous, and deeply human work that made civilization possible. Human sponges cleaning Roman toilets. Children crawling through mines in suffocating darkness. Perfume makers stirring vats of animal fat and crushed flowers. Professional mourners hired to cry at funerals. This wasn’t the glamorous past. This was the real one. Dirty Jobs of the Ancient ...

Are You Ready to Dive Into the Amazing World of Axolotls? 100 Fun Facts About Axolotls: Discover the Cute, Smiling, and Amazing Salamanders of the Water takes you on an unforgettable underwater adventure into the fascinating world of one of nature's most unique creatures. From their feathery gills and permanent smiles to their incredible ability to regrow body parts, this exciting book is packed with astonishing discoveries that will amaze kids, teens, and animal lovers of all ages. Whether you're a curious young explorer, a budding scientist, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply someone who ...

What if death wasn’t the end… but the beginning of something far more complicated? Across the ancient world, death was not a mystery to be avoided—it was a journey to be prepared for. Entire civilizations built elaborate systems to guide the dead into the next life, protect the living from restless spirits, and ensure that nothing went wrong beyond the grave. In Death Was Just the Beginning, you’ll uncover the strange, fascinating, and sometimes unsettling truths behind ancient death rituals, burial practices, and afterlife beliefs that shaped cultures for thousands of years. This ...