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The sequel to the award-winning 'Hell At The Way Station' with Marc Abbot and Steven Van Patten returning and bringing sword and sorcery maven Kirk Johnson along for the ride!After a harrowing battle with the demon, Baphomet and his cultists at the Waystation bar, Brooklyn-based adventurers Marc Abbott and Steven Van Patten attempt to regroup at a Bed-Stuy tea shop. As they gather their wits, the owners confide in them of strange goings-on within their establishment. This quickly turns into more than anyone expected. Eventually, mystic archer Kirk Johnson is called in to help as a vengeful abomination leads them all down a path of supernatural violence, and one of them endures a transformation that will change his life forever.

See-oh-too is an influential guy. Trees Are Made of Gas teaches young readers all about carbon dioxide, an invisible, odorless gas that is essential for plant growth—but is also responsible for global climate change. Kids learn both the science and impact of the massive release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making a clear argument for conservation and clean up. Providing simple explanations along with ways to reduce your own carbon footprint, this engaging book is sure to engage young environmentalists.

"A paleontological odyssey that manages to be informative, witty, educational—and enormous fun." —Simon Winchester, author of The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the World An epoch tale of a scientist and an artist on the ultimate 5,000-mile paleo road trip.Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway follows the most unusual travels of a paleontologist and an artist as they drive across the American West in search of fossils. Throughout their journey, they encounter "paleonerds" like themselves, people dedicated to finding everything from suburban T. rex to killer Eocene pigs to ancient fossilized forests. This updated editions brings the text up-to-date on new discoveries, new realizations, and new places, along with new art. A fascinating travelogue, Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway shows us that fossils are everywhere if you learn to look for them—even at 65 miles per hour. 

"A paleontological odyssey that manages to be informative, witty, educational—and enormous fun." —Simon Winchester, author of The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the World An epoch tale of a scientist and an artist on the ultimate 5,000-mile paleo road trip.Cruisin'' the Fossil Freeway follows the most unusual travels of a paleontologist and an artist as they drive across the American West in search of fossils. Throughout their journey, they encounter "paleonerds" like themselves, people dedicated to finding everything from suburban T. rex to killer Eocene pigs to ancient fossilized forests. This updated editions brings the text up-to-date on new discoveries, new realizations, and new places, along with new art. A fascinating travelogue, Cruisin'' the Fossil Freeway shows us that fossils are everywhere if you learn to look for them—even at 65 miles per hour.

Sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation to the Denver Museum of Natural History. Ever wondered what the ground below you was like millions of years ago? Merging paleontology, geology, and artistry, Ancient Wyoming illustrates scenes from the distant past and provides fascinating details on the flora and fauna of the past 300 million years. The book provides a unique look at Wyoming, both as it is today and as it was throughout ancient history-at times a vast ocean, a lush rain forest, and a mountain prairie.

Uncover Denver's Deepest Past: A Geological Journey Through TimeWhat if Denver wasn't always a mile high? Journey through 300 million years of Colorado's geological history, revealing the ancient landscapes that shaped the modern Front Range. Explore the rise and fall of mountains, the advance and retreat of seas, and the dramatic climate changes that transformed the region. Ancient Denvers unveils the fossil record, showcasing the dinosaurs, mammals, and plants that once thrived in these now-vanished environments. Discover:- The origins of iconic geological formations- The stories behind Denver's fossil discoveries- The forces that sculpted the Rocky MountainsFor anyone curious about the natural history of Colorado, this is a fascinating exploration of the deep time that lies beneath our feet.

A look at how the geology, environment, and landscape of what is now Denver has changed over the millennia.