Crinoids have graced the oceans for more than 500 million years. Among the most attractive fossils, crinoids had a key role in the ecology of marine communities through much of the fossil record, and their remains are prominent rock forming constituents of many limestones. This is the first comprehensive volume to bring together their form and function, classification, evolutionary history, occurrence, preservation and ecology. The main part of the book is devoted to assemblages of intact fossil crinoids, which are described in their geological setting in twenty-three chapters ranging from the Ordovician to the Tertiary. The final chapter deals with living sea lilies and feather stars. The volume is exquisitely illustrated with abundant photographs and line drawings of crinoids from sites around the world. This authoritative account recreates a fascinating picture of fossil crinoids for paleontologists, geologists, evolutionary and marine biologists, ecologists and amateur fossil collectors.
A psychological mystery that displays the irony and ambiguity of contemporary culture, Woodley Park invites readers into the mind of the affable James Douglas, who discovers through his dreams that he may have been involved in the brutal murders of his father and younger brother twenty-four years ago. In the midst of trying to grasp whether he is truly capable of such acts, James discovers that his wife has been murdered, and the separation between his subconscious and conscious worlds dissolves."--Publisher description.
The Prodigal Son: The Grace and the Mercy and Love and Deliverance of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by author Harold Simms Jr. tells the story of man who overcomes the homosexual lifestyle and finds strength in God's forgiveness. As a lifelong Christian, Harold Simms Jr. hid his sin from his friends and family because he knew it was not what God wanted for him. He was saved as a young child and tried to follow God's path. The Prodigal Son discusses how he became lost in the homosexual lifestyle, and what he did to rebuild his relationship with God. Harold Simms Jr. writes to spread God's Word and show the love He has for His followers, even though He hates their sin. The Prodigal Son is a story of faith, strength, and deliverance. Harold Simms Jr. found the love he was looking for in Jesus Christ.
In this explosive coming of age true story, the reader uncovers the foster care to prison pipeline firsthand. The story follows Daniel as he is abandoned, placed in a foster home, group home, and viciously abused therein. Unable to endure the pain, Daniel repeatedly runs away, living on the streets of Seattle, sleeping in newspaper bins, stolen cars, and wherever else he can lay his head. Before long, Daniel is stealing to survive, which leads him through the juvenile system, criminalization, and institutionalization. The reader is along for a ride that they will not soon forget.
Smart Travel Guide to 16 National Parks in the Western United States Camping & Hiking Guide (Also In-Depth Guide to Yosemite, Olympic & Grand Canyon) I have always been what you may call a
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