Earth Day

Living on the streets of Seattle, Jim, a homeless man, finds solace in the companionship of his loyal dog amidst the harsh realities of life. But when he stumbles upon a body in the park bearing hauntingly familiar wounds, Jim's simple world is turned upside down. As long-buried memories resurface and the fog of his past begins to clear, Jim resumes a decades-long hunt for a ruthless serial killer. The time for justice is drawing near. And so is revenge. The Pale Cold Light is a standalone psychological thriller. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ “This book is beautifully written ...

In April 1970, twenty million people grabbed their rakes, gloves, and recycling bins to celebrate the first Earth Day. Since that environmental kickoff, nature has never been in better shape. RIGHT? WRONG! The real deal is a bit muddier than that. It’s true that the first Earth Day encouraged people around the globe to clean up their act when it came to the environment. But activists have been working for centuries to save the planet! Join the History Smashers team to bust history's biggest misconceptions and figure out what really went down before (and after!) the first Earth Day.

From the decks of U.S. Navy carriers patrolling the Mediterranean to Fort Benning, Georgia, and the dusty sands of the Turkish-Syrian border, this new suspense thriller runs side by side with the phenomenal series that has sold more than 50 million copies. New characters and situations are added to those from the already explosive Left Behind series to raise the tension to a fever pitch.

Abridged edition: In 1989 Ken Follett astonished the literary world with The Pillars of the Earth, set in 12th-century England. Readers and listeners ever since have hoped for a sequel. At last, here it is. Although the two novels may be listened to in any order, World Without End also takes place in Kingsbridge, two centuries after the townspeople finished building their exquisite Gothic cathedral. The cathedral is again at the center of a web of love and hate, greed and pride, ambition and revenge.

What if the myths told by ancient peoples are not figments of imaginations, but records of events that had actually taken place? What if the biblical Book of Genesis is not a Creation Myth, but a condensed rendering of an accurate cosmogony and sophisticated knowledge of evolution? What if the gods of ancient times were astronauts who "came down" from another planet? What if we are not alone? Zecharia Sitchin and others raise these important questions in this book. These are the transcripts from the first and only gathering of the best Sitchin researchers of the time, including two Ph.D.s ...

Lila’s school always celebrated Earth Day with something special. This year, her class was taking a trip to the city’s botanical gardens to learn about the environment. “Earth Day is a time to care for our planet,” Ms. Lane, her teacher, explained. “And today, we’re going to learn how plants help us do that.”

Jonathan Bales, the greatest TV talk show host in the world. Most sought after celebrity, the ideal family man and religious church member. But is he all that he is made out to be? If Satan was a guest on Jonathan’s TV show, is it possible that he’d be honest as he reveals his part in the destruction of mankind. A cunning Satan targets the power hungry Jonathan using devious convincing methods to obtain a private interview. After many hours of talking what does Satan actually disclose? Was it really worth all the effort and does Jonathan finally get the greatest and most powerful ...

For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. (Matthew 12:40, NKJV, emphasis added) Where did Jesus go for the three days from his death on the cross until his resurrection? Did Jesus descend into hell for three days? What is Sheol? What is Hades? Is there a difference between the two? What and where is Hell? Is there a difference between Heaven and Paradise? What is Abraham's bosom? These questions are addressed in this book. When the scribes and Pharisees asked to see a sign ...

Do you have the desire for more revelation of God's word? How about heavenly visitations from Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and angels? How would you like to experience; days of Heaven on Earth; as the Book of Deuteronomy teaches? Well the realm of the supernatural is waiting for you! Be prepared for an end time encounter as Heaven touches earth and your lamps are well supplied with oil for the next exciting move of the spirit.

She started her day at her home in the mountains just like any other. There was nothing unusual about making the familiar drive down to Sacramento to go to work. Then in a flash Mother Nature decided it was time to create a new landscape. Follow the journey of a dynamic young woman, a mother and wife named Erika, as she is thrust into a world turned upside down by a series of natural disasters.

In recent years our world has seen transformations of all kinds: intense climate change accompanied by significant weather extremes; deadly tsunamis caused by submarine earthquakes; unprecedented terrorist attacks; costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; a terrible and overlooked conflict in Equatorial Africa costing millions of lives; an economic crisis threatening the stability of the international system.

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Michael Rennie and Gene Peters.

Leah couldn’t wait for International Earth Day. Her school had planned a whole day of activities to celebrate the planet. “This year, we’re doing an Earth Challenge,” her teacher, Mr. Peters, announced. “Each class will find one way to make the Earth better. Let’s brainstorm some ideas!”

On Earth Day 1970 20 million Americans displayed their commitment to a clean environment. It was called the largest demonstration in human history, and it permanently changed the nation's political agenda. By Earth Day 2000 participation had exploded to 500 million people in 167 countries. The seemingly simple idea—a day set aside to focus on protecting our natural environment—was the brainchild of U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin.

Mal lives on the fringes of high school. Angry. Misunderstood. Yet loving the world - or, at least, an idea of the world. Then he meets Hooper. Who says he's from another planet. And may be going home very soon.

Race across the world and explore the depths of the caverns below in this pair of adventure stories: Around the World in 80 Days and Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne.

Dive into the immersive world of Jules Verne with The Classic Collection, featuring five iconic novels. Around the World in 80 Days follows the enigmatic Phileas Fogg and his adventurous journey to circumnavigate the globe in record time, encountering obstacles and excitement at every turn. In Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, readers plunge into the depths of the ocean aboard the remarkable submarine, the Nautilus, with the enigmatic Captain Nemo. Journey to the Center of the Earth takes readers on a daring expedition into the Earth's core, where incredible discoveries await beneath the surface.

In the moments leading up to the Rapture, nobody knows it is coming as the clock silently ticks down. Choices are made. The stage is set as Nicolae Carpathia ruthlessly eliminates any obstacles in his rise to power. In the twinkling of an eye, loved ones disappear without a good-bye. Heaven rejoices as millions are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God. The darkest days may lie ahead for those who have been left behind.

With the aspiration of encouraging peace in the world, an uplifting spiritual fantasy. Wars in the middle east, terrorist attacks around the world, wide-spread pollution, global warming and devastating weather causing fires, floods, death and destruction. When will it ever end? But with the hope of altering the present course of human destiny, the Almighty ultimately decides to visit and chooses two disciples to assist with his attempt. One would be selected to spread his word, and the other would be given an opportunity to modify the path ahead. It would not be straightforward and He would...

The world is exploding in confusion and terror following the disappearances in book one, Apocalypse Dawn. Meanwhile Army Rangers and Marine Special Forces are struggling to keep the peace while fighting spiritual battles of their own in the sands of Turkey and back home.