Giants of the Lost World
Giants of the Lost World

Author: Donald R. Prothero

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1588345742

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More than a hundred years ago, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a novel called The Lost World with the exciting premise that dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts still ruled in South America. Little did Conan Doyle know, there were terrifying monsters in South America--they just happened to be extinct. In fact, South America has an incredible history as a land where many strange creatures evolved and died out. In his book Giants of the Lost World: Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Monsters of South America, Donald R. Prothero uncovers the real science and history behind this fascinating story. The largest animal ever discovered was the huge sauropod dinosaur Argentinosaurus, which was about 130 feet long and weighed up to 100 tons. The carnivorous predator Giganotosaurus weighed in at more than 8 tons and measured more than 47 feet long, dwarfing the T. rex in comparison. Gigantic anacondas broke reptile records; possums evolved into huge saber-toothed predators; and ground sloths grew larger than elephants in this strange, unknown land. Prothero presents the scientific details about each of these prehistoric beasts, provides a picture of the ancient landscapes they once roamed, and includes the stories of the individuals who first discovered their fossils for a captivating account of a lost world that is stranger than fiction.

Ferocious Giants
Ferocious Giants

Author: Gerrie McCall

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Learning Library

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781433950001

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A bird the size of an airplane and a behemoth worm with electrical charges--these bizarre giants are captured and entertainingly explored here. From mythology to pop culture, readers will learn all about our mind's invention and reinvention of superhuman sized creatures. Fact boxes share fun tidbits while diagrams convey size differences.

The Book
The Book

Author: Allen Wright

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2014-03-31

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1491860707

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This study, by author Allen Wright, offers an entertaining, informative, and fresh interpretation of the Bibles first books, Genesis through Kings II. Part One compares two of the Bibles most familiar talesNoah and the flood and David versus Goliathwith a much earlier ancient Mesopotamian text originally written in cuneiform long before the biblical writers sat down to their work. Part Two analyzes each book of Genesis through Kings II coupled with the historical backdrop of the times. Learning how the biblical writers set about their business can help you stir up healthy and entertaining discussions among believers and nonbelievers alike; learn about ancient times and the conditions under which the first books of the Bible were written; And discover the true intention of the Bible, as well as its original intended audience. The Book recounts how the early writers of the Bible went about saving their own civilization against overwhelming odds. See the Bible through a new lens, and return to modern life with a more enlightened understanding of the Bibles first books with The Book: Why the First Books of the Bible Were Written and Who They Were Written For.

THE BFG
THE BFG

Author: NARAYAN CHANGDER

Publisher: CHANGDER OUTLINE

Published: 2023-11-22

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13:

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THE BFG MCQ (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) SERVES AS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AIMING TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS COMPETITIVE EXAMS, CLASS TESTS, QUIZ COMPETITIONS, AND SIMILAR ASSESSMENTS. WITH ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF MCQS, THIS BOOK EMPOWERS YOU TO ASSESS YOUR GRASP OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND YOUR PROFICIENCY LEVEL. BY ENGAGING WITH THESE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS, YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE SUBJECT, IDENTIFY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND LAY A SOLID FOUNDATION. DIVE INTO THE BFG MCQ TO EXPAND YOUR THE BFG KNOWLEDGE AND EXCEL IN QUIZ COMPETITIONS, ACADEMIC STUDIES, OR PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS. THE ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH PAGE, MAKING IT EASY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO VERIFY THEIR ANSWERS AND PREPARE EFFECTIVELY.

Consumable Metaphors
Consumable Metaphors

Author: Ceri Crossley

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9783039101900

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This book studies the various definitions of animal nature proposed by nineteenth-century currents of thought in France. It is based on an examination of a number of key thinkers and writers, some well known (for example, Michelet and Lamartine), others largely forgotten (for example, Gleizes and Reynaud). At the centre of the book lies the idea that knowledge of animals is often knowledge of something else, that the primary referentiality is overlaid with additional levels of meaning. In nineteenth-century France thinking about animals (their future and their past) became a way of thinking about power relations in society, for example about the status of women and the problem of the labouring classes. This book analyses how animals as symbols externalize and mythologize human fears and wishes, but it also demonstrates that animals have an existence in and for themselves and are not simply useful counters functioning within discourse.

Salamangka 2
Salamangka 2

Author: IAN STA. MARIA, Summit Books

Publisher: Summit Publishing Company Inc.

Published: 2019-09-18

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Here, you will find moon-eaters learning for the first time that they are fearsome monsters, a Salamangkero living with the knowledge of both gods and man, and mortal men winning over the hearts of otherworldly beings. In these pages, Ian Sta. Maria, along with other talented storytellers, has created a world where men walk free among monsters and myths. But these stories bring neither fear nor torment. Instead, they tell only the stories that are worth telling—that of the heart in conflict with itself. They say that through stories, we bring out the best and the worst in all of us. Most important of all, stories bring out acceptance— of who we are, who we were, and who we want to be in the deepest parts of our hearts. These stories invite you to be a part of this world. Welcome. Come as you are.

The Knights of the White Shield
The Knights of the White Shield

Author: Edward A. Rand

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 3732670007

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Reproduction of the original: The Knights of the White Shield by Edward A. Rand

Sea Witch and the Magician
Sea Witch and the Magician

Author: Vivienne Savage

Publisher: Payne & Taylor

Published: 2018-10-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13:

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As the newly promoted Admiral of Eisland's fleet, Prince Joren knows war with the slave-trading Ridaeron Dynasty is inevitable. When an ambush from the enemy ends with Joren washed ashore on Neverland, his ship at the bottom of the sea, and most of his crew drowned or captive, the prince vows to avenge them--once he recovers from his near-death injuries. Once the demigoddess princess of Atlantis, now a cursed sea hag, Caecilia has pledged her life to guarding Neverland as atonement for past crimes. Saving a drowning prince is an act of charity she doesn't dare to claim, even if he's the most gorgeous creature she's seen in centuries. One prince, one exiled princess, each from different worlds. Joren's compassionate heart makes him Caecilia's best chance at ending her curse, but time is running out. If he can't see the beauty beyond her disfigured body, she'll become nothing more than a pile of sea foam. And Neverland will lose its protector. Forever. Undertake a magical journey in Vivienne Savage's romantic fantasy series loosely based on the lore of multiple fairy tales. Meet strong heroines supported by a cast of sexy heroes, intriguing friends, and devious villains. Each story can stand alone, but for optimal reading experience, begin with Beauty and the Beast.