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Like the creation myths they supersede, the revelations of science are seared into our collective imagination through storytelling. From Archimedes' bath to Newton's apple, vivid accounts of scientific discovery help us understand the principles behind each theory, and add to the larger narrative of how the universe works, and how we came to be here. This anthology draws out and distils science's love of narrative from a wide range of scientific disciplines, weaving theory into very human stories.

After eight years in the British Navy, Will Slater returns to London to resume his life as the son of a marquess. He's determined to discover what's become of Lady Barbara. An earl's daughter, she pledged her love on their last night together and now seems to have disappeared from Society. Will's bastard brother, Stephen, served with him on his last ship and is ready to attend every ball and soirée necessary to earn acceptance in the ton.

An innocent Shinto priest makes a deal with a billionaire to save the old temple from being torn down by developers. What starts as a Devil's bargain between two opposites slowly turns into something else. To the shrewd businessman, however, it was always something...else.

Agent Jo Danning is trapped inside a nightmare, constrained by a coma, while her friends attempt to solve a murder mystery at a local hospital. In this third Jo Danning short story, Jo explores the connection between faith and proof. She also obtains a new sidekick along the way. Jo attempts to drop clues for her friends, but her time is running out, as a doctor plots her real-life death.

At the age of 35, Randall Roderick, Marquess of Reading, decides it's time to trade in his life as the Rake of Reading for the life of a married man. Trouble is, his reputation precedes him, and he's not particularly attracted to the milk water misses who make up the eligible ladies of the ton.

One dark and stormy night, aspiring businessman Raiden is rescued from certain death by a beautiful boy with a mermaid's tail. Whereas many men may have dismissed the magical experience as a figment of their imagination, Raiden knows the truth of what his eyes have seen. From the moment they kissed, he knew that they belonged together. Thus begins his obsession.

After 10 years of searching obsessively, Raiden has finally found his beloved and brought him into his home - a palatial aquatic mansion built with the merboy's every comfort in mind. But for all the luxuries the billionaire has provided, the one thing he cannot give his sweet Akira is himself. No matter how much they wish to be together, they find themselves constantly separated by their one insurmountable obstacle - the water. Raiden cannot live in it, and Akira cannot live without it.

In Coming Home Again, celebrated novelist Chang-rae Lee, author of On Such a Full Sea and Native Speaker, recalls the year he spent living at home, learning to cook the Korean dishes of his childhood, before his mother died of stomach cancer. An achingly personal story about love, grief, and regret, Coming Home Again confronts the decisions we can't take back and the moments we can't let go with astounding grace and poignancy.

For as long as Daeron can remember, every day has been exactly the same. The poor dumb beast lives in a dark, disgusting pit. He's only allowed out to fight in the arena for the amusement of the Watchers and then, battered and bloody, the creature is returned to his rank hole.

The sequel to the New York Times–bestselling and National Book Award longlisted Walk on Earth a Stranger. After her harrowing journey west to California, Lee Westfall has finally found a new home—one rich in gold, thanks to her magical power, a power that seems to be changing every day. But...

Learn to Meditate by Rae Roberts contains eight different meditation sessions over three unique programs. These sessions teach meditation techniques that have been practiced globally for thousands of years. Learn to Meditate: The Mindfulness of Breathing includes two easy-to-follow 35-minute classes that have been created to introduce and progress this effective meditation technique to those with little or no experience. Through practicing mindfulness, we can live with more focus and awareness.

They say time heals all wounds, but what of those left by love? Having barely survived the fire that killed his family, Joshua Wainwright reluctantly begins his reign as the new Duke of Chichester. He is still recovering from his burns when he returns to Wisborough Oaks, the family seat in Sussex where the fire occurred. With reconstruction underway and a backlog of estate business to complete, the very last thing Joshua can handle is the sudden appearance of Lady Charlotte, the daughter of the Earl of Ellsworth.

Vegan Diet for Beginners: Quick and Easy Tips for Starting a Vegan Lifestyle is for the true beginner who is brand new to a vegan lifestyle. There is so much information available, so where do you start? In this short book, you will find many tips and pointers that will lead you to success on your vegan journey. The mental aspect is huge, so approximately half of the book will focus on having a good, solid mental foundation before attacking exactly what to eat.

Are you tired of eating processed vegan burgers? Are you ready for a healthier alternative, one that's still easy to make? 42 Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches is your solution! It contains a wide variety of recipes for healthy vegan burgers and sandwiches. Perfect way to eat healthy, yet also great for a "cheat meal" night. You can keep feeling good knowing that you are feeding your body with the best nutrition.

Just as the people of Springfields felt the town was at peace, new evidence was uncovered which brings back the past to haunt the town once again. As the evil starts to raise its ugly head, the three women of Springfields prepare to do battle with an evil which has been created by hate, betrayal, and madness. Can the sins of the past be brought to justice and Headley House finally be cleared from all the negative energy that resides there? Will uncovering the truth bring an end to the troubles or just make matters worse?

A long life in a healthy, vigorous, youthful body has always been one of humanity's greatest dreams. Recent progress in genetic manipulations and calorie-restricted diets in laboratory animals hold forth the promise that someday science will enable us to exert total control over our own biological aging.

Enjoy romantic fantasies? Light-hearted romantic fables guaranteed to make you smile? Do you believe, in your heart, that good things can happen to good people? Then look no further than this book! Meet Samantha Evers, a big-boned, big-hearted, unlucky dreamer who always believed that one day her drab life would turn around, that one day her prince would come. Little did she know he was gazing down from the stars!

Springfields is a village with a lot of secrets, secrets that lure disaster to many. Sylvia, Amelia, and Elisha find themselves caught up in the sinister tale, only to find inner strength they never knew they had. This story is about three women journey in life to help put wandering spirits to rest and bring peace to the people of Springfields. Along the way finding hidden powers they never knew they possessed.

Do you wish you could control your fear when speaking in public? Do you worry that you don't command attention? In this program, Caryl Rae Krannich, Ph.D., author of over 40 business and personal development books, reveals the secrets to become an effective speaker.

While on his vision quest, the young Cheyenne brave High Bird encounters the spirit of Death. The powerful wraith recruits the boy as his new agent in the world, and High Bird returns to his tribe altered forever as Deathwalker. When the Cheyenne become the target of a vengeful Pawnee Shaman, Stands Alone, only Deathwalker can stand between this evil sorcerer and the total destruction of his people.