It's hard to imagine—the molecules in the glass of water you just finished might have once been part of a water hole that dinosaurs drank from! In this fascinating new book about the water cycle, readers will find that while it might be hard to imagine, it's true. The author, Robert E. Wells, explains the complete water cycle and also discusses ocean currents, ocean and lake habitats, and hydroelectricity. He also touches on water pollution and our responsibility to keep our water clean. The author's bright cartoon illustrations make this information especially appealing to kids.

This book offers a detailed examination of imagination in learning. Teachers working with the ideas of Imaginative Education in their classrooms provide examples that cover multiple curricular areas and span elementary through secondary school contexts.

"Water is the most every day of substances. It pours from our taps and falls from the sky. We drink it, wash with it, and couldn't live without it. Yet, on closer examination it is also a very strange substance (it is one of only a very small number of molecules which expand when cooled). Look closer again and water reveals itself as a key to a scientific story on the biggest of canvases. Water is crucial to our survival - life depends on it - but it was also fundamental in the origins of life on Earth. The millions of gallons of water which make up our rivers, lakes and oceans, originated in outer space. How it arrived here and how those molecules of water were formed, is a story which takes us back to the beginning of the universe. Indeed, we know more about the depths of space than we do about the furthest reaches of the oceans. Water has also shaped the world we live in. Whether it is by gently carving the Grand Canyon over millennia, or in shaping how civilisations were built; we have settled our cities along rivers and coasts. Scientific studies show how we feel calmer and more relaxed when next to water. We holiday by the seas and lakes. Yet one day soon wars may be fought over access to water. The Water Book will change the way you look at water. After reading it you will be able to hold a glass of water up to the light and see within it a strange molecule that connects you to the origins of life, the birth (and death) of the universe, and to everyone who ever lived."--From publisher.

At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.

Jake Romely is an honest man who has always prided himself on his integrity. A long-time employee and hard worker, he has grown tired of the immoral practices that often occur in his company. On a day when he is questioning everything in his life, a terrorist attack sends his country into a spiral of despair and gluttony. As he witnesses greed that strips away citizens’ rights, Jake decides to launch an ethical battle that will eventually turn his life upside down. Even though he is a full blown alcoholic, Jake still harbors resentment against a powerful industry that markets liquor to America’s youth. In an ironic twist of fate, Jake is chairman of a youth drug awareness committee and is certain that he can obtain support for his new campaign that promotes limiting the promotion of alcohol. But when he realizes the government has its own agenda, he files a federal lawsuit against corrupted officials. As he goes underground and meets others whose lives have been negatively impacted by unwarranted government actions, Jake seeks a peaceful retribution that may unfortunately come with a hefty personal price.

How do clouds form, and where does water go after it rains? What makes water stick to things, and does this characteristic serve any purpose? What effect does pollution have on the quality of water—for humans and other living things? Can salt water be made drinkable? Is it possible to change aspects of water such as its freezing point or density? Using simple and fun hands-on experiments, you can answer all of these questions and more as you learn about the substance that makes life possible on Earth—water.

Would you drink water out of a dirty lake or stream? Even if it looks clean, untreated water can have deadly bacteria in it. Discover the nasty effects of unclean water, and learn about the process by which clean, clear water gets to your tap.

Building upon Timothy Ferriss's internationally successful "4-hour" franchise, The 4-Hour Chef transforms the way we cook, eat, and learn. Featuring recipes and cooking tricks from world-renowned chefs, and interspersed with the radically counterintuitive advice Ferriss's fans have come to expect, The 4-Hour Chef is a practical but unusual guide to mastering food and cooking, whether you are a seasoned pro or a blank-slate novice.

The murder game / Nedra Tyre -- The K. mission / Jacob Hay -- Blood-red in the morning / Hugh Pentecost -- Murder, 1986 / P. D. James -- Season's greetings / Henry T. Parry -- Dover tangles with high finance / Joyce Porter -- The bizarre case expert / William Arden -- The spy at the crime writers congress / Edward D. Hoch -- Baskets of apples and roses / Victor Canning -- The couple next door / Joyce Harrington -- The palindrome syndrome / Charlene Weir -- F as in frame-up / Lawrence Treat -- The great bread swindle / Robert Edward Eckels -- Raffles on the Riviera / Barry Perowne -- Needle in the heart / Richard Matheson -- The mutilated scholar / James Holding -- Never to be lost again / Jean Darling -- Leap day / Francis M. Nevins -- Miss Phipps discovers America / Phyllis Bentley -- The strong and the weak / Ruth Rendell -- The dead past / Thomas Walsh -- Don't cry, Sally Shy / Barbara Callahan -- The second reason / William Brittain -- Murder Dept.: Half a clue / Ellery Queen -- The K-Bar-D murders / Gerald Tomlinson -- The final twist / William Bankier -- A more-or-less crime / Edgar Wallace -- A kind of madness / David Bradt -- Beauty is as beauty does / Jack Ritchie -- The long glass man / Rosalind Ashe -- The rose murders / E. X. Ferrars -- Gentlemen's agreement / Lawrence Block -- Bread upon the waters / Robert Edward Eckels -- The spy who didn't remember / Edward D. Hoch -- Clever and quick / Christianna Brand -- A goodbye sound / Florence V. Mayberry -- A choice of murders / Patricia McGerr -- The long corridor of time / Ruth Rendell -- They'll kill the lady / Hugh Pentecost -- The bantam phantom / Lael J. Littke -- A nice place to stay / Nedra Tyre -- Miss Phipps exercises her metier / Phyllis Bentley -- File #6: Beyond the shadow / Joe Gores -- Library fuzz / James Holding -- The nature of the thing / Patricia Highsmith -- The theft of the dinosaur's tail / Edward D. Hoch -- R as in rookie / Lawrence Treat -- Lobster shift / R. R. Irvine -- The curious conspiracy / Michael Gilbert -- Sauce for the goose / Patricia Highsmith -- Dr. Coffee and the whiz kid / Lawrence G. Blochman -- The crimson coach murders / Julian Symons -- Missing: One stage-struck hippie / Lawrence G. Blochman -- Double entry / Robert L. Fish -- The adventure of the honest swindler / Ellery Queen.