In Larry the loveable pup's latest adventure, he falls asleep at home next to Pete (who is reading a book about dinosaurs) and travels back in time, waking up in the pre-historic era! Starting with dinosaurs, where he encounters some big (the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Tricerotops), and others small (the Iberomesornis).
Set in an enchanted realm on the brink of destruction, the story weaves a captivating narrative of magic, adventure, and heroism. As darkness looms, a group of brave characters embarks on a quest to save their kingdom, facing formidable challenges and uncovering hidden truths along the way. The journey promises to be both thrilling and transformative, highlighting the struggle between light and dark.
The Mondo Book of Politically Incorrect Science Fiction
Exploring the boundaries of science fiction, this book challenges the notion of safety within the genre. It delves into the complexities and often unsettling realities that arise when characters confront futuristic dilemmas and moral quandaries. Readers will encounter thought-provoking scenarios that push the limits of imagination and provoke critical thinking about societal issues, technology, and human nature. Through its bold narrative, the book invites readers to engage with the unpredictable and sometimes harsh truths of speculative fiction.
Jacob Zvi grapples with a crisis of faith and identity, abandoning his core values. In a twist of fate, he encounters a struggling Orthodox congregation in a New Orleans ghetto, which contrasts sharply with the chaos unfolding in Jerusalem as terrorists detonate a stolen Soviet nuclear shell. This juxtaposition explores themes of redemption, community, and the search for meaning amidst turmoil.
Set in New Orleans, this urban fantasy unfolds amidst a looming hurricane as a coalition of trickster and bad luck spirits, representing various ethnic fears, plots to exacerbate the city's leadership failures. Their goal is to create a disaster that would force the human population to flee. The only hope for the Crescent City lies with Kay Rosenblatt, a reluctant ally and the weakest member of the Miasma Club, who must confront these mischievous forces to save her home from impending doom.
Andrew Fox shows how to predict and assess the most dangerous terrorist threats likely to emerge in the near future in order to focus on countering them.
Join Larry the pup as he explores the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and all the best sights in Washington DC. When Larry gets separated from the family by the scent of a yummy treat, he searches DC for his owner Pete. Along the way, Larry discovers the city’s greatest landmarks and learns about the city’s—and the nation’s—history. Larry makes friends along the way, but will he find Pete and be reunited with the family? Will he come snout-to-snout with the beloved First Dog? Filled with charming retro illustrations, Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC, is an educational and fun tour of our nation’s capital.
Dampfloks im Einsatz 1955 - 1975
Manchmal schnell, manchmal beschaulich – so ging es bis 1976 noch mit Dampf durch die Alpenrepublik. Ein Muss für Dampflokenthusiasten ist dieser eindrucksvolle Bildband, zusammengestellt aus bislang unveröffentlichten Fotos britischer Eisenbahnfreunde, erinnert an die letzte große Blütezeit der Dampflok in Österreich nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Andrew Fox, ein exzellenter Kenner der österreichischen Eisenbahnen, berichtet in seinem neuen Buch ausführlich über die letzten Jahrzehnte des Dampflokeinsatzes. Das weitgefasste Spektrum reicht von der Salzkammergut Lokalbahn bis zur Erzbergbahn.
Suivez les aventures de Pete et de son adorable chiot, Larry, à mesure qu'ils découvrent les différents points d'intérêt de la belle ville de Montréal. Ce deuxième volume de la collection de carnets de voyage pour enfants, pourrait être un cadeau ou le souvenir parfait d'un voyage dans cette ville très touristique du Québec au Canada.