"In this entertaining and informative book, science writer Till Hein shares the most tantalizing findings from the world of seahorses, opening up some of the secrets of these magical creatures of the sea. He reveals their intriguing biological features, such as their unique prehensile tails, their fins, and their lack of a stomach (seahorses only have intestines!). He speaks to experts about the fossil record of prehistoric seahorses, and examines...

"From the former head chef of London's renowned NOPI comes a soup cookbook unlike any other; with a focus on the revitalizing health benefits of soup, Ultimate Soup Cleanse offers over sixty delicious, healthy, restorative soup cleanse recipes to fit any lifestyle. There is just something about soup: it has the ability both to revitalize and to soothe; it's packed with nutrition and offers variety, deliciousness, and comfort; it's also a fantastic...

Which novels are truly great, and why? [This unique reference] profiles great novels drawn from all cultures and periods of literature. Each entry provides a plot summary and assessment of a particular novel, with an emphasis on facts about the novel's creation, critical reception, and contribution to literary history. For this revised edition, Daniel S. Burt has reevaluated the original list and added entries on 25 additional novels....Also featuring...