It's a good thing this spider's prey can't read, because this spider's name gives away its secret. Trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty meal. These cunning eight-legged terrors hide at the bottom of the burrow and wait for dinner to show up at its door. Through incredible photographs showing the building and use of these nests, readers explore the world of trap-door spiders and see how they differ from...

Skeptical readers may not think a spider could take down and eat a bird, but this book certainly proves it. These menacing monsters stalk their flying prey, though they mostly stick to insects and other, easier-to-hunt victims. One of the most amazing things readers discover about this fierce predator is that-much like other scary, hairy tarantulas-they're mostly harmless to humans! Bird-eating spiders will only bite when they're scared or feel they're...

Using otherworldly technology to enter the future and repurpose the intellectual property of a popular yet evil artist in order to change its cultural trajectory, Cedric and his team realize that society will face a conundrum that only they can rectify: accept the work of a sonic genius despite any abusive behavior, or release the work themselves, stripping the artist of the pivotal success that would later enable horrible crimes.

My family betrayed me. Tossed me out onto the street at seventeen. But with a reputation to keep, my parents decided they would rather see their daughter homeless than have my teenage pregnancy taint the perfect facade they'd created. I swore I'd never again let another person close enough to hurt my little girl or me. Yet, every wall I built, he smashed straight through. Hawk wasn't just the VP of The Exiled Eight MC in Detroit. He was alluring....

From the author of the highly acclaimed Krishna in Vrndavana series comes a nine volume literary treasure, Nava-vraja-mahima. In this epic work of over 4,000 pages, Sivarama Swami reveals the glories of the sacred dhama through the medium of pastime, parikrama, and philosophy. Volume 8 comes in a 3-part e-book series with each Part expanding more and more on the glories of the holy name. Part 1 is an introduction to the maha-mantra and avoiding offences...

From the author of the highly acclaimed Krishna in Vrndavana series comes a nine volume literary treasure, Nava-vraja-mahima. In this epic work of over 4,000 pages, Sivarama Swami reveals the glories of the sacred dhama through the medium of pastime, parikrama, and philosophy. Volume 8 comes in a 3-part eBook series. In Part 2, the glories of the holy name are expanded upon in an extraordinarily detailed three chapters.

A magical coin coin leads sixth-graders Ruthie and Jack to 1753 Massachusetts and to Jack's pirate ancestor when they return to the Art Institute of Chicago's miniature Thorne Rooms on a mission to restore an African American family's reputation.

"When Becca finds out about her school's free throw competition, she is ready to put her basketball skills to the test! And if she wins, she'll get to meet her favorite basketball player! But after a series of bad practices, her nerves start to get the best of her. Can the Major Eights help Becca regain her confidence and meet her hero?"--

Just before a big show, Jasmine breaks her arm causing the Major Eights to ask Leslie to stand in, but Jasmine worries the band will like Leslie better.