First in the series that’s a breath of hot air—from the New York Times bestselling author of the Phule’s Company and Myth books. A low-stakes con artist and killer poker player, Griffen McCandles drifted through college, always taking for granted that there’d be a family job waiting for him after he graduated. He just never suspected what his family was… His mysterious uncle drops the bomb: Griffen and his sister, Valerie, are dragons—and almost purebred ones to boot. Unwilling to let Uncle Mal take him under his wing, so to speak, Griffen heads to New Orleans with Valerie to make a living the only way he knows how. And even the criminal underworld of the French Quarter will heat up when Griffen lands in town…

Why are dogs pets and wolves wild? How are they similar? How are they different? Find out with this new series of books! Geckos and Komodo dragons are different animals. Geckos can be pets and live with people. Komodo dragons are wild and live in nature. But these lizards do have some things in common, such as a body covered in scales, long tongues, and strong tails. Get ready to discover a lot more about geckos and Komodo dragons - what they share and the many ways they are different! ABOUT THE SERIES: Do cats have anything in common with tigers? What about dogs and wolves, horses and zebras, or geckos and Komodo dragons? Discover the many ways in which how these animals look like, eat, care for their young, and survive are the same and different! All the books in the series include vibrant full-color photographs throughout with short blocks of text to entertain and explain. Encourages compare-and-contrast skill development. The series has strong curricular ties to science and the natural world.

Majestic, mighty, and mysterious, dragons teach us how to rise above the mundane and shine like beacons in the dark. This beautiful hardcover book provides everything you need to become a cryptoherpetologist—a student and researcher of these fantastic creatures. Discover the different dragon species and their histories. Learn about dragon life cycles and how to live harmoniously with them. Explore vacation spots for dragon watching in America and Europe. Celebrate seasonal dragon festivals and meet the most famous dragons from literature and lore. Dragon expert Shawn MacKenzie guides you on an epic journey into the world of dragons—all in this convenient hardcover book.

The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra—and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive. Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction? The world of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore."

Three young Dragon Riders. One magical world… This exciting collection includes three complete trilogies set in the dragon-riding world of Torvald. Nine books of breathtaking fantasy adventure, featuring three unforgettable heroes… Neill Torvald is desperate to prove himself to his warlord father—until a chance meeting with a princess places father and son at odds. To unite a fractured kingdom, this reluctant hero must rise to the challenge and lead the Dragon Riders against a rogue sorcerer… High-born Agathea and scruffy Sebastian seem an unlikely pair at first glance. But this duo must forge an unbreakable bond and find the sacred Dragon Stones. Can they defend the realm from an ancient evil—before endless darkness swallows them all? Dragon Rider Saffron’s wild and untamed magic is not enough to defeat the evil Dark Mage that threatens Torvald. To fulfill a mystic prophecy, she’ll have to help a reclusive heir to a decaying noble house claim his rightful place on the throne… And the fate of the entire kingdom hangs in the balance. Immerse yourself in a world filled with mighty dragons, epic magic, and brave heroes. This collection includes all nine books in Ava Richardson’s Torvald Dragon Riders series…

Shortlisted for the HE Bioscience Teacher of the Year Award 2019: Kevin O'Dell, Author of Genetics? No Problem! The analysis and interpretation of data is fundamental to the subject of genetics and forms a compulsory part of the undergraduate genetics curriculum. Indeed, the key skills that a genetics student requires are an ability to design and understand experimental strategies and to use problem-solving skills to interpret experimental results and data. Genetics? No Problem! provides students with a graded set of problems that aim to enthuse, challenge and entertain the reader. The book is divided into three sections – introductory; intermediate and advanced – each with 10 problems. For first level students there will be short genetics problems embedded in a wide range of scenarios, such as murder mysteries. As the book progresses, the stories will get longer and the science will get progressively more complex to challenge final year students and enable the reader to identify genetic disease in obscure organisms as well as designing and testing treatments and cures. Genetics? No Problem!: Takes a unique, innovative approach that provides students with a set of graded problems designed to develop both their skills, and their ability to tackle problems with confidence Includes problems embedded in a narrative, written in an interesting, informative and entertaining style by an Author with a proven track record in teaching, research and communication Is well illustrated in full colour throughout. The book will prove invaluable to all students of genetics across a range of disciplines needing to get to grips with the analysis and interpretation of data that is fundamental to the subject.

From New York Times bestselling master storyteller Robin Hobb comes four thrilling fantasies set in the world of the Rain Wilds. Get all four novels in Robin Hobb's The Rain Wilds Chronicles in one e-book, including Dragon Keeper,Dragon Haven,City of Dragons, and Blood of Dragons. This thrilling series tells the story of the resurgence of dragons in a world that both needs and fears them.

1850-1931 (v. 1-40) include reports and papers of the Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society, and some years, of the Worcestershire Archaeological Society, of the Leicestershire Archaeological Society and of other similar societies.