Red giant and supergiant stars have long been favorites of professional 6 and amateur astronomers. These enormous stars emit up to 10 times more energy than the Sun and, so, are easy to study. Some of them, specifically the pulsating long-period variables, significantly change their size, brightness, and color within about a year, a time scale of interest to a single human being. Some aspects of the study of red giant stars are similar to the study of pre-main-sequence stars. For example, optical astronomy gives us a tantalizing glimpse of star forming regions but to really investi gate young...

The Meaning Of Life describes a new way of seeing the world and all things in the universe through a new definition of order. An understanding of this kind of order provides us with answers to questions that have perplexed human thought for thousands of years. What is the meaning of life? Why do we do the things we do? How does one achieve wisdom? Do we possess free will?

Presents explanations and teaching of the key spelling rules to help improve students' spelling skills. This title offers diagnostic tests to ensure progression by identifying students' weaknesses and directing them to the appropriate teaching and practice.

Based on the terrifying new video game, a novel of the zombie apocalypse

Welcome to Banoi, a tropical island where you can leave the stresses of the world behind. The Royal Palms Resort offers its guests from around the world the ultimate in luxury and relaxation, a holiday paradise where your dreams should come truebut where a nightmare is about to begin. Amysterious epidemic has suddenly, and without warning, broken out across the island. The local islanders, hotel guests, and workers alike are struck downonly to rise again, craving the flesh and the blood of the still living. For four of...

An electrifying anthology of new horror stories by award-winning masters of the genre.