A modern day Beauty and the Beast tale about a white skinned pearl in a world of dark skinned coals.

“It was the first time I’d seen what the ocean may have looked like thousands of years ago.” That’s conservation scientist Gregory S. Stone talking about his initial dive among the corals and sea life surrounding the Phoenix Islands in the South Pacific. Worldwide, the oceans are suffering. Corals are dying off at an alarming rate, victims of ocean warming and acidification—and their loss threatens more than 25 percent of all fish species, who depend on the food and shelter found in coral habitats. Yet in the waters off the Phoenix Islands, the corals were healthy, the fish populations pristine and abundant—and Stone and his companion on the dive, coral expert David Obura, determined that they were going to try their best to keep it that way. Underwater Eden tells the story of how they succeeded, against great odds, in making that dream come true, with the establishment in 2008 of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA). It’s a story of cutting-edge science, fierce commitment, and innovative partnerships rooted in a determination to find common ground among conservationists, business interests, and governments—all backed up by hard-headed economic analysis. Creating the world’s largest (and deepest) UNESCO World Heritage Site was by no means easy or straightforward. Underwater Eden takes us from the initial dive, through four major scientific expeditions and planning meetings over the course of a decade, to high-level negotiations with the government of Kiribati—a small island nation dependent on the revenue from the surrounding fisheries. How could the people of Kiribati, and the fishing industry its waters supported, be compensated for the substantial income they would be giving up in favor of posterity? And how could this previously little-known wilderness be transformed into one of the highest-profile international conservation priorities? Step by step, conservation and its priorities won over the doubters, and Underwater Eden is the stunningly illustrated record of what was saved. Each chapter reveals—with eye-popping photographs—a different aspect of the science and conservation of the underwater and terrestrial life found in and around the Phoenix Islands’ coral reefs. Written by scientists, politicians, and journalists who have been involved in the conservation efforts since the beginning, the chapters brim with excitement, wonder, and confidence—tempered with realism and full of lessons that the success of PIPA offers for other ambitious conservation projects worldwide. Simultaneously a valentine to the diversity, resilience, and importance of the oceans and a riveting account of how conservation really can succeed against the toughest obstacles, Underwater Eden is sure to enchant any ocean lover, whether ecotourist or armchair scuba diver.

"Life and love should set your soul on fire." With Max and Colt still being held by the Institute, Sage is desperate to get them back. So when the leader of the Western resistance shows up and offers her a deal she can’t refuse, she eagerly accepts. Finally, she is in a position where she can exact revenge on Ebony and the Institute, while also save the people she loves. But the deal she made comes with a steep price, and now she only has so much time to fulfill her end of the bargain. Continue with book three in the Original Series. Fans are calling this trilogy, "The best books to read after Hunger Games and Divergent!" From USA Today bestselling author who brought you The Devil Series, Rachel McClellan, comes a new Dystopian series that fans can't stop talking about. Scroll up and grab this dystopian romance TODAY! "A beautiful ending to a great trilogy!" - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "It is so flawlessly written. Loved it and loved the ending. I was actually teary-eyed for a minute there!" - Singing Librarian Books ★★★★★ "The growth of the characters and underlying messages that we can apply to our world today are beautifully written!" - Amazon reviewer ★★★★★

A probing examination of Western conservation efforts in Africa, where our feel-good stories belie a troubling reality The stunningly beautiful Gorongosa National Park, once the crown jewel of Mozambique, was nearly destroyed by decades of civil war. It looked like a perfect place for Western philanthropy: revive the park and tourists would return, a win-win outcome for the environment and the impoverished villagers living in the area. So why did some researchers find the local communities actually getting hungrier, sicker, and poorer as the project went on? And why did efforts to bring back wildlife become far more difficult than expected? In pursuit of answers, Stephanie Hanes takes readers on a vivid safari across southern Africa, from the shark-filled waters off Cape Agulhas to a reserve trying to save endangered wild dogs. She traces the tangled history of Western missionaries, explorers, and do-gooders in Africa, from Stanley and Livingstone to Teddy Roosevelt, from Bono and the Live Aid festivals to Greg Carr, the American benefactor of Gorongosa. And she examines the larger problems that arise when Westerners try to “fix” complex, messy situations in the developing world, acting with best intentions yet potentially overlooking the wishes of the people who live there. Beneath the uplifting stories we tell ourselves about helping Africans, she shows, often lies a dramatic misunderstanding of what the locals actually need and want. A gripping narrative of environmentalists and insurgents, poachers and tycoons, elephants and angry spirits, White Man’s Game profoundly challenges the way we think about philanthropy and conservation.

When mysterious new boy Ryan Westland shows up at her school Eden Anfield is intrigued. On the face of it, he's a typical American teenager. So how come he doesn't recognise pizza and hasn't heard of Hitler? What puzzles Eden most, however, is the interest he's taking in her. As Eden falls in love with Ryan, she stumbles across a book in Ryan's bedroom - a biography of her best friend - written fifty years in the future. Unravelling Ryan's secret, she discovers he has one unbelievably important purpose ... and she might just have destroyed his only chance of success.

With Max and Colt taken by the Institute, Sage is desperate to get them back. So when the leader of the West resistance shows up and offers her a deal she can't refuse, she eagerly accepts. Finally, she is in a position where she can exact revenge on Ebony and the Institute, while also saving the people she loves. But deals have consequences, and she only has so much time to fulfill her end of the bargain.

"Life and love should set your soul on fire." Sage has been living within Eden's high walls for several months now, but an unexpected visitor has her scrambling for an escape. She must get back to Colt and the others no matter the risks. But the outside world has changed, as have the people, and not necessarily for the better. Someone close to Sage has committed the ultimate betrayal, and to stop them, she's going to have to go back to the one place that nearly killed her. Continue with book two in the Original Series. Fans are calling this trilogy, "The best books to read after Hunger Games and Divergent!" Read this dystopian romance TODAY! "One of the best Dystopian novels I've ever read!" - Amazon Top 500 Reviewer ★★★★★ "Rachel McClellan has written a fast-paced, page-turning dystopian novel that teens will absolutely love!" - Singing Librarian Books ★★★★★ "Made me think of the Hunger Games only I liked this one better!" - Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ *** Keywords: Dystopian, dystopian novels, young adult novels, teen novels, ya, end of the world, ya science fiction, ya dystopian, ya post apocalyptic, ya post-apocalyptic, first kiss, coming of age book.

WHEN AN ANDROID SCREAMS IN SPACE, WHO LISTENS? Twelve cryopods containing dead planetary explorers arrive at the Nelson Mandela Medical Space Station with their hearts ruptured. They are immediately taken to Quarantine Level as per protocol. It falls to Dr. Al-Fadi and Dr. Grace Lord to examine the first explorer and they unwittingly release an alien entity that takes possession of a woman, who begins to tear the station apart, piece by piece. Bud resists the alien every step of the way, but is reluctant to harm the alien-possessed human . . . until he falls. To prevent the alien from leaving the station, the crew must evacuate as the Nelson Mandela prepares to self destruct. Can Dr. Grace Lord save the day?

"There's got to be more to life than just surviving." In the future, mankind has learned to manipulate their DNA, harnessing only the good genes, like intelligence, strength and height. They called this prime DNA and humans rushed to get these new pDNA injections, which gave them superhuman-like qualities. Centuries later, however, their DNA became so engineered that humans rarely live past the age of thirty, thanks to a new deadly disease called the Kiss. The only cure is to receive an injection of oDNA, DNA from an Original human that hasn't been genetically altered. Problem is there aren't many Originals left. When seventeen-year-old Sage wakes up in a hospital with no memories, her only clue are the words "Run Now" written on her hand. Trusting her instincts, Sage barely escapes but only to collide with an outside world that would kill to get their hands on her. With the help of unlikely allies, including a boy with hidden bat wings, Sage makes the dangerous trek to Eden, the last place for people like her and the only place she'll be safe from those at the Institute who would use her blood until she died. But with deadly Primes hot on their trail, Sage must make the ultimate sacrifice to save the people she’s grown to love. From USA Today bestselling author who brought you The Devil Series, Rachel McClellan, comes a new Dystopian series that fans can't stop talking about. Readers who love Hunger Games, Divergent and Maze Runner will thoroughly enjoy the non-stop action and original characters. Scroll up and grab this dystopian romance TODAY! "Made me think of the Hunger Games only I liked this one better!" - Customer reviewer ★★★★★ "Rachel McClellan has written a fast-paced, page-turning dystopian novel that teens will absolutely love!" - Singing Librarian Books ★★★★★ "Hunger Games on steroids!" - Customer Reviewer ★★★★★ "Seriously get this book right now!" - Customer Reviewer ★★★★★

Marshal Bill Harvey puts his life at risk every day to protect the people of Redemption, Kansas. But there’s only one resident whose well-being comes before all else, and if you touch her, you’re as good as dead in his books... Bill Harvey thought he had his hands full with the hotheaded Jesse Overstreet, a Texan like himself, who’d stumbled into town. But Overstreet is the least of his problems when Caleb Tatum and his gang sweep through town, cleaning folks out of every last penny. As a bonus, they make off with a beautiful hostage, Eden Harvey, Bill’s wife... While Bill and his posse ride hard through Kansas to save Eden and the old buzzard Mordecai is left alone to police the town, a broken marriage turns violent and a suspicious gypsy spooks the townspeople. Mordecai desperately needs Bill to return. And he might just get his wish when the posse finds unexpected help from that fiery Texan, Overstreet. Bill will surely get back his beloved, at any cost...