Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colorful pasts, Periodic Tales is a passionate journey through mines and artists’ studios, to factories and cathedrals, into the woods and to the sea to discover the true stories of these fascinating but mysterious building blocks of the universe.

Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange... What s even more strange is that people are beginning to see dragons, which shouldn t enter the world of humans. Due to all these bizarre events, Ged, a wandering wizard, is investigating the cause. During his journey, he meets Prince Arren, a young distraught teenage boy. While Arren may look like a shy young teen, he has a severe dark side, which grants him strength, hatred, ruthlessness and has no mercy, especially when it comes to protecting Teru. For the witch Kumo this is a perfect opportunity. She can use the boy s fears against the very one who would help him, Ged.

Based on the graphic novel "La Foire aux Immortels" by Arrgh! Have you ever wanted to live the life of a pirate? Well here's your chance to jump into this pirate simulation. You play as either Blaze, the reckless fortune-hunter, or Beatrice, the redheaded daredevil. You'll live the life of a pirate - fighting in bloody sword fights on land and on ship, hunt for treasure, go head to head with other ships at ship. The storyline is non-linear, so you can go off to discover how open the game is. 16 different ships to choose from makes for strategic choices at sea.

Based on the graphic novel "La Foire aux Immortels" by Arrgh! Have you ever wanted to live the life of a pirate? Well here's your chance to jump into this pirate simulation. You play as either Blaze, the reckless fortune-hunter, or Beatrice, the redheaded daredevil. You'll live the life of a pirate - fighting in bloody sword fights on land and on ship, hunt for treasure, go head to head with other ships at ship. The storyline is non-linear, so you can go off to discover how open the game is. 16 different ships to choose from makes for strategic choices at sea.

The best thing MIAMI HERALD columnist Dave Barry ever did was perform his own work, as he has for his past several audiobooks. With all due respect to comedian Arte Johnson, who performed the earlier works, Dave does it better. When Johnson reads, you don't see Barry, you see the former "Laugh-In" star. Now it's Barry all the way, and he's a funny guy. His voice alone will make you smile. He's like a favorite uncle. Whether he's talking about "24," his life as a "C-list" celebrity, his colonoscopy, or the surprisingly sentimental story of his son's wedding, Barry sounds like he's lived the tales. Which he has. The mischievous lilt in his voice assures listeners that even when he turns 65 in a couple years, he's not going to grow up. Yippee!

Published in 40 countries, Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy – The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass – has graced the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Book Sense, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.