Two Lives… separated by millennia but nevertheless linked irrevocably. What possible link could Mark Hayek, an introverted twenty-first century research scientist, have to Raven, a young healer who lived during the late Pleistocene? It has everything to do with an injured Neanderthal man taken captive by Raven’s band while he and his brothers were hunting bison. After Raven heals the captive, he leaves for his tribe, and she tries to forget him as she struggles to remain within the band. But it’s not possible to stay when several band members make her life with the group untenable. Seeking the Neanderthal man she’d helped and facing her fear of being alone on the dangerous steppes, she begins crossing that grassy land—but a woman like Raven isn’t destined to be by herself for long. In the future, Mark Hayek is forced into making his own journey when his uncle dies in the Levant. His travels place him firmly in the footsteps of his Neanderthal and Early Modern Human ancestors, crossing the same ancient lands as he struggles against the fate a wayward kinsman has imposed. He’s been made a pawn in a cruel game, but when he encounters a woman being held prisoner in a cave, he seeks a way to save her. Help arrives for the pair, flowing from an unexpected, ancient source, igniting a struggle deep within Mark to accept that the illogical as well as the logical make up existence. Peoples come and go, one group replacing another over time, and echoes from ancient events have always affected the future, but Mark and Raven discover that in certain environments echoes are able to bounce back and forth, blurring their origins.

    In addition to fieldwork and traditional methods, paleoanthropologists and archaeologists now draw upon genetics and other cutting-edge scientific techniques. In fifty chapters, Prehistoric Investigations tells the story of the many thought-provoking discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the distant past.

    These are the sauropods: centerpieces of museums and gentle giants of the distant past. Imagine what it must have been like to crest a hill and see in the valley below not just one sauropod, but an entire herd, feeding its way across the landscape.The most massive land animals ever to have lived, sauropods roamed widely across the continents through most of the "Age of Dinosaurs" from about 220 to 65 million years ago. They reached incredible sizes, giving rise to the question: Why were they so big? Early guesses suggested that they gained protection from predators by virtue of their size, which also allowed them to reach the tops of trees in order to eat leaves and conifer needles. More recent hypotheses hold that they needed a long and complicated digestive tract due to their consumption of low-nutrient food sources: size was an offshoot of that need. Whatever the explanation, there is little doubt that natural selection produced something extraordinary when the Sauropoda diversified into a wide variety of species. This book combines majestic artwork and the best of paleontological research to resurrect the lives of sauropods. The Sauropod Dinosaurs shows how these amazing creatures raised and defended their young, traveled in groups, and interacted with the rich diversity of Mesozoic plants and animals. Beautiful enough to sit on the coffee table, the book also serves as the best reference available on these bygone giants. Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece.The book includes the following features: - Over 200 full-color illustrations- More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world- Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts- Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers- Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries- A field guide to major groups of sauropods- Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations- A comprehensive glossary

    Absolutely the best book that I've read in the past year. I can't recommend it highly enough." —The Crabby ReviewerCreated by the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artist, the groundbreaking Paleo series accurately depicts the hair-raising violence and drama of dinosaur life in the late Cretaceous period. This collection includes the six original and two new issues of Paleo: Tales of the Late Cretaceous as well as a selection of brand-new tales inked by Lawson and written by Stephen R. Bissette (Saga of the Swamp Thing), who also contributes an extensive history of dinosaur comics.Readers will encounter many different dinosaur species, all depicted in bold black-and-white illustrations that strive for the utmost accuracy. The prehistoric narratives range from the flight of an injured Albertosaurus from a Tyrannosaurus rex to an orphaned Stegosaurus's struggle for survival to views of a Cretaceous swamp from the perspective of a dragonfly. A masterpiece of comic art, this compilation will captivate dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.Exclusive Bonus Material• Two new issues of Paleo: Tales of the Late Creatceous• Three all-original stories by Jim Lawson and Stephen R. Bissette: Easy, Floater, and Loner

    Three heroes, Professor Summerlee, Lord Roxton and reporter Edward Malone, set off for what could be the greatest discovery of the century! Will our adventurers confirm the existence of a land full of prehistoric monsters, or return empty-handed? Will they return to this country alive and well? The only thing we know it is that shortly after their departure, Professor Challenger vanished from the city. Did he escape from embarrassment or is there something else going on?

    Recreating an Age of Reptiles explores the Mesozoic Era through paintings of familiar extinct species as well as lesser seen subjects: burrowing dinosaurs, giant vampire squids and enormous, predatory flying reptiles. Details of the artistic process, scientific grounding and collaborations between researchers explain how each image was created, and discussions of the methods and goals of 'palaeoartistry' - the recreation of extinct animals and landscapes in art - explores the flexible boundaries between science and art when restoring ancient worlds.

    This volume provides many learning opportunities for readers who are interested in the animals that roamed the planet so long ago. It explores 10 prehistoric mammals, including the beloved woolly mammoth, woolly rhino, and Smilodon, and covers fascinating facts about them through manageable language thats designed for young readers. Each mammal is depicted through a dazzling full-color graphic. A glossary and timeline helps reinforce the topics presented in the text.

    This book introduces readers to these freaky fliers such as Pterodactylus, Anhanuera, and Dorygnathus, some of which resemble birds that we might find in our world today. Readers will discover fun facts about the anatomy, diet, and behavior of each dinosaur, while learning about their amazing flying abilities. Each dinosaur is described through engaging text and pictures that bring them to life. This book is sure to make readers imaginations soar.