Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea (Widder Edith)(Pevná vazba)

Below the Edge of Darkness: A Memoir of Exploring Light and Life in the Deep Sea (Widder Edith)(Pevná vazba)

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean to understand bioluminescence--the language of light that helps life communicate in the darkness--and what it tells us about the future of life on Earth. 'Edith Widder's story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration,

Below the Edge of Darkness (Widder Edith)(Paperback)

Super Shark Encyclopedia: And Other Creatures of the Deep (DK)(Pevná vazba)

A jaw-dropping visual voyage of fun facts discovery exploring the deep waters of the sea and the mysterious creatures that live in it. Uncover our oceans' secrets in this kid's book with a remarkable array of 80 sharks as well as other fascinating sea creatures that lurk in her depths! This

The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton (Wharton Edith)(Pevná vazba)

In these powerful and elegant tales, Edith Wharton evokes moods of disquiet and darkness within her own era. In icy new England a fearsome double foreshadows the fate of a rich young man; a married farmer is bewitched by a dead girl; a ghostly bell saves a woman's reputation. Brittany conjures

The Darkness Below (MacDonald Rod)(Paperback)

A gripping and exhilarating voyage into the silent darkness of the depths at the cutting edge of technical

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (Peterson Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER - Now in hardcover for the first time, featuring all-new illustrations! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. SOON TO BE AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic

Exploring the Britannic: The Life, Last Voyage and Wreck of Titanic's Tragic Twin (Mills Simon)(Pevná vazba)

A revelatory and wide-ranging exploration of HMS Britannic---her life at sea and on the seabed--by the owner of her wreck. Simon Mills tells the complete story of the Britannic her construction, launch and life, her fateful last voyage, her loss to a German mine, and the historical findings

Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe (Williams Dave)(Pevná vazba)

An inspirational, uplifting, and life-affirming memoir about passion, resilience and living life to the fullest, from Dr. Dave Williams, one of Canada's most accomplished astronauts. I had dreamt about becoming an astronaut from the time I watched Alan Shepard launch on the first American

The Life and Love of the Sea (Blackwell Lewis)(Pevná vazba)

Showcasing cutting-edge underwater photography from the world's leading marine and nature photographers, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean, from its coasts and beaches to the wildlife beneath its surface. With Lewis Blackwell, the author of The Life & Loves of

Our Story - A Memoir of Love and Life in China (Pingru Rao)(Pevná vazba)

A graphic memoir like no other: the true story of a marriage in China that spanned the twentieth century, told in vibrant, original paintings and prose. WINNER OF AN ENGLISH PEN AWARDRao Pingru was a twenty-six-year-old soldier when he first saw the beautiful Mao

The Weight of Sand: My 450 Days Held Hostage in the Sahara (Blais Edith)(Pevná vazba)

An evocative, earth-shattering memoir about one woman's kidnapping and 450 days of captivity at the hands of terrorists--and her stunning escape to freedom. In January 2019, news outlets reported that a young Canadian woman and her Italian companion were presumed kidnapped while traveling in

Light in the Darkness - Black Holes, The Universe and Us (Falcke Professor Heino)(Pevná vazba)

For readers of Stephen Hawking, a fascinating account of the universe from perspective of world-leading astrophysicist Heino Falcke, who took the first ever picture of a black

House of Darkness House of Light: The True Story Volume One (Perron Andrea)(Pevná vazba)

Roger and Carolyn Perron purchased the home of their dreams and eventual nightmares in December of 1970. The Arnold Estate, located just beyond the village of Harrisville, Rhode Island seemed the idyllic setting in which to raise a family. The couple unwittingly moved their five young daughters

House of Darkness House of Light: The True Story Volume Two (Perron Andrea)(Pevná vazba)

Roger and Carolyn Perron purchased the home of their dreams and eventual nightmares in December of 1970. The Arnold Estate, located just beyond the village of Harrisville, Rhode Island seemed the idyllic setting in which to raise a family. The couple unwittingly moved their five young daughters

Deep Space: The Furthest Reaches of Our Universe (Harvery Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Travelling from the edge of our Solar System, through the Milky Way and to the outer edges of the observable universe, Deep Space is a spectacular photographic guide to galaxies, nebulae, supernova, clusters, black holes, and quasars. Learn about the birth of stars in our own galaxy, planets

The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose (Wilson Chris)(Pevná vazba)

The inspiring, instructive, and ultimately triumphant memoir of a man who used hard work and a Master Plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance. Growing up in a tough Washington, D.C., neighborhood, Chris Wilson was so afraid for his life he wouldn't leave the house without a gun. One

The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness: A Vindication of Democracy and a Critique of Its Traditional Defense (Niebuhr Reinhold)(Paperback)

The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness, first published in 1944, is considered one of the most profound and relevant works by the influential theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, and certainly the fullest statement of his political philosophy. Written and first read during the prolonged, tragic

Wingfeather Saga Boxed Set - Andrew Peterson

For the first time ever, enjoy the beloved, bestselling Wingfeather Saga in its entirety with this hardcover collectible boxed set!This collection of Andrew Peterson's Wingfeather Saga includes all four novels in hardcover: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, North! Or Be Eaten, The Monster in

Dance on the Razor's Edge: Crime and Punishment in the Nazi Ghettos (Bethke Svenja)(Paperback)

Exploring notions of justice and morality, this book offers a new interpretation of everyday life in the ghettos during the Second World

Inventory of a Life Mislaid - An Unreliable Memoir (Warner Marina)(Pevná vazba)

A luminous memoir of post-war childhood, adventure and loss on the banks of the Nile. 'Wonderful - a brave, inventive, touching distillation of memory and imagination' JENNY

Evolutionary Dynamics: Exploring the Equations of Life (Nowak Martin A.)(Pevná vazba)

At a time of unprecedented expansion in the life sciences, evolution is the one theory that transcends all of biology. Any observation of a living system must ultimately be interpreted in the context of its evolution. Evolutionary change is the consequence of mutation and natural selection, which

The Half of it - Madison Beer

A memoir from singer-songwriter Madison Beer, chronicling the past decade of her life spent in the spotlightthe ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that you wont see on social media. Discovered at twelve years old, Madison Beer was one of the first artists to have her entire life documented online

Hollywood Godfather: My Life in the Movies and the Mob (Russo Gianni)(Pevná vazba)

The over-the-top memoir of a real-life mobster-turned-actor who helped make The Godfather a reality, and his story of life on the edge between danger and glamour. Gianni Russo was a handsome 25-year-old mobster with no acting experience when he walked onto the set of The Godfather and entered

Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, the Universe, and Us (Falcke Heino)(Pevná vazba)