Alexander L : 656 books

How large is an anteater’s mouth?Which takes a shorter time to grow up; a female camel or a male camel?Can elephants run?What do a giant panda’s pupils look like?How much can a lion eat in one meal?What happens to a skunk when the weather turns cold?What happens to a Tasmanian devil’s ears when...

A yak is a hairy animal that lives in Asia. It looks like a big, hairy cow. Yaks are members of the cow family. Like cows, they have four skinny legs and big, round bodies. They also have long noses and horns on top of their head. But a yak is much bigger than a cow. They are between five feet (1.6...

Social, Mobile, and Emerging Media around the World: Communication Case Studies is an edited collection of cutting edge research on the practical applications of diverse types of emerging media technologies in a variety of industries and in many different regions of the world. In recent years, emergent...

This volume critically reviews the phenomenon of the aging workforce, adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that examines the challenges raised on an individual, organizational and societal level. Core issues framing the concept of the aging workforce and its consequences are presented by a team...

We can never understand the utter desolation of Christ’s disciples during the days that lay betwixt Christ’s death and His resurrection. Our faith rests on centuries. We know that that grave was not even an interruption to the progress of His work, but was the straight road to His triumph and...

The resurrection is doubtless one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith. Without it we are left with a Jesus who was merely a great teacher, ahead of his time, yet far from divine. With it, however, we have undeniable proof of His divinity and a rock-solid hope for the future. The...

“Wow! Could you imagine living in a house like this?” Kendall asked. “Could you imagine having to clean a house like this?” Jamie answered. Both Kendall and Jamie had inherited their love of old things from their parents. At that moment they were visiting a huge mansion that allowed tours....

Officer Hall climbed out of the police car and walked toward the man. She spotted Kendall and Jamie and nodded, but did not come over. She was busy watching the man on the ground. “What happened?” Jamie asked her. “It looks like a robbery,” Officer Hall called out. What is missing, and can...

“It was the guy with the kangaroo,” a woman’s voice said. “He stole our wallets. I saw him.” “Everyone calm down,” another woman said. “We’ll get to the bottom of this.” “I know that voice,” Jamie said. “It’s Officer Hall.” Jamie immediately headed into the tent. Kendall...

People have long been fascinated about times in human history when different cultures and societies first came into contact with each other, how they reacted to that contact, and why it sometimes occurred peacefully and at other times was violent or catastrophic. Studies in Culture Contact:...

Emily knew she shouldn't listen in, but her father was talking to a soldier. She couldn't help it.They were talking about the war! Now that the Revolutionary War was on, she had to learn all that she could. After all, she was her father's child. He was very patriotic."General Rawdon...

Jamie slid her bike to a stop and quickly put it into the bike rack. She had it locked up and was starting to look around before Kendall even came to a complete stop. He started to lock up his bike as she spotted Lisa. The girl was sitting on a park bench with tears rolling down her face. “Something’s...

There are many amazing animals in the world. Some are funny and some are strange. This book will tell you about seven interesting, but amazing animals. Each book covers six subjects: What is it, where does it live, what does it eat, who are its enemies, how are babies born and raised, and some fun...

Lions are big cats. They have tawny fur. Tawny means yellowish brown in color.Some lions have white fur on their stomachs and some lions have tawny fur on their stomachs.There are also a few lions that are all white.Lions also have a long tail. Their tail ends in a ball of fur. Scientists call the...