Moira Karl-Fisher runs away from the bigoted island of Thinkell in search of a place where she can just be. She's barely spent one night in the city of Dameera when she's accused of being a MagiK, is nearly killed by the worst human being to grace the Lands, and now owes her life to the eccentric Nailah, a girl who apparently runs her own ship, and makes Moira's insides twist with confusing heat. After agreeing to aid Nailah on a quest that promises magic, danger, and adventure, Moira finds her search to simply exist suddenly turning into so much more.

Catch a Falling Star, the life story of Donald Clayton, follows the struggle of one human being to find love and to create scientific understanding of the origin of the atoms of chemical elements. Born on an Iowa farm, son of an aviation pioneer, he became the first among his family to attend college, then graduate school in physics at Caltech. His three marriages reveal his battle with sexual anxiety and a sense of loss. At the same time he struggled to discover new knowledge about the creation of the atoms of our bodies and our earth. His close friendship with two great pioneers of the origin of matter enlivened his scientific life in the United States and Europe. His discoveries created two new fields of astronomy whose beginnings are featured in the book. Clayton's autobiography chronicles the exciting life that he lived on the frontier of the scientific discovery of the origin of the chemical elements within stars. His adventures centered on academic institutions: California Institute of Technology, Rice University, University of Cambridge, Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg, and Clemson University. Catch a Falling Star tells how science and his love of it endowed his life with meaning.

The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in the third book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. This deluxe edition includes deleted scenes, never-before-seen art by the author, and a guide to dwarf runes. Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Features interlocking art that reveals an image across the spines of all four books! And don’t miss the most recent book set in Eragon's world, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia! "Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." --The Washington Post

'The Boy Travellers in the Far East, Part Third' is an exciting adventure novel by Thomas Wallace Knox. Follow Frank and Fred as they continue their travels with Doctor Bronson to explore Ceylon, India, Borneo, the Philippine Islands, and Burmah. Knox's personal observations and notes allow for a vivid and authentic portrayal of the people, cultures, and landscapes of these far-off destinations. Along with thrilling chapters on hunting, earthquakes, and encounters with dangerous animals, the novel also features interesting digressions on topics such as meteors, sea-serpents, and outrigger boats. From the Golden Pagoda in Burma to the Taj Mahal in Agra, this book is a must-read for adventure seekers and armchair travelers alike.

A book for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini—Murtagh! The Empire is at war and the stakes have never been higher in Book Three of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. "Christopher Paolini is a true rarity." —The Washington Post Oaths sworn . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide... Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king? Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices-choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.