Gilbert: 2100 books

Karl Patterson Schmidt was one of America’s most influential naturalists. In his special field of herpetology—the study of reptiles and amphibians—he made fascinating discoveries about the habits of snakes and their environment. This biography follows his exciting career from his boyhood...

This book contains the proceedings of a symposium held at the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, 16-20 June 1986. The seed for this symposium arose from a group of physiologists , soU scientists and biochemists that met in Leningrad, USSR in July 1975 at the 12th Botanical Conference...

This book is about the plants and animals of urban areas, not the urban fringe, not encapsulated countryside but those parts of towns where man's impact is greatest. The powerful anthropogenic influences that operate in cities have, until recently, rendered them unattractive to ecologists who find...

The Independent Inventor Most persons have at some time in their lives invented somethin- perhaps a gadget for making some task easier or a method for increas­ ing the economy of an everyday operation. Aside from a certain degree of personal satisfaction, the great majority of these inven­ tions...

Karagoo Kangaroo thinks he is the fastest in the land, but Meetu Emu also thinks he is fastest. This story is about their match race and the surprise result. The Beresa series of books are pleasant children’s stories about interesting Australian animals written in easy-to-read poem form,...

Strange and terrible noises were bellowing from a large hollow log. Could it be Dinosaurs, or Dragons, or Monsters, or could it be something quite unexpected? The Beresa series of books are pleasant children’s stories about interesting Australian animals written in easy-to-read poem form,...

Joey Kangaroo is invited to leave his cosy pouch for the first time, and meet some friends who have some gifts for him, and a big surprise from his Mum and Dad. The Beresa series of books are pleasant children’s stories about interesting Australian animals written in easy-to-read poem form,...

Now you can enjoy sharing with your children all the wonderful Bible stories you loved as a child. This book includes stories of unforgettable characters, like Noah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, David and Goliath, Esther, and Paul. It tells of dramatic events such as the great flood, Jonah and the fish, Daniel...

Leah’s sister Sarah is on her way to that quaint little Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg to help out an old friend. Tom, who is Jeff’s brother and the soldier Sarah loves, is also headed to Gettysburg, but with the Army of Northern Virginia. Neither of them know that the Northern and Southern troops...

Join the Seven Sleepers on another adventure filled with swords, shields, and knights! When the situation grows dim, the Seven Sleepers call upon the power of Goel to fight the servants of the Dark Lord.

How would the Sleepers rescue this beautiful woman, helpless against her foes, tied to a tree and facing certain death' After a successful ambush, the Seven Sleepers find that she is anything but helpless. She's Princess Merle, the fierce daughter of Fedor. God has sent the Seven Sleepers...

The King of Madria is dying and the armies of Zor have surrounded the kingdom. Some people in the kingdom have even started to follow the Dark Lord. Losing ground, the armies of Madria need a leader. The Prince, who only cares for himself and what makes him happy, is not interested in this role. Goel...

The Cloud People need the Seven Sleepers' help, but the boys are gone on a hunting trip. Sarah and Abby decide not to wait for them. Maybe they can solve the problem all by themselves. Big mistake. What they can't see coming is trouble with an evil high priest who will put Sarah's life in danger....

The battle is near! The Seven Sleepers have been sent on one last mission before the final battle with the Dark Lord. "Alert three more groups of my people," instructed God. "You must go to the Land of Ice, to the Centaurs, and to Celethorn, Land of the Magicians." Join the Seven Sleepers as they...