Fossil Invertebrates introduces readers to the biosphere as it was hundreds of millions of years ago, when seas teemed with animal forms both familiar and strange: ammonites and corals, mollusks and sponges, crinoids and trilobites. On land, terrestrial forms were beginning to make their mark, leaving behind traces such as burrows and track ways and other fossil evidence of the important transition to life on land. The plates in this book capture the incredibly detailed impressions and casts of ancient life, contrasting them with forms, such as the horseshoe crab and the chambered nautilus, that persist today virtually unchanged. 
 The shells and hard exoskeletons of invertebrates make them excellent candidates for fossilization, and the amateur fossil collectors are more likely to uncover an invertebrate fossil than any other kind. The fossilized remains of invertebrates dominate university collections and museum holdings worldwide and their study continues to yield important insights into the nature of evolutionary change and the impact of climate change on biodiversity, as great explosions of diversity were succeeded by mass extinctions. Paul D. Taylor and David N. Lewis, both of the Natural History Museum, London, have written a comprehensive and accessible resource, one that provides undergraduates and amateur fossil enthusiasts with a means to understand and interpret this rich fossil record.

Fossil Invertebrates

Science & Math

Lewis, David N.

Taylor, Dr. Paul D.

Biological Sciences

Harvard University Press

Fossil Invertebrates introduces readers to the biosphere as it was hundreds of millions of years ago, when seas teemed with animal forms both familiar and strange: ammonites and corals, mollusks and sponges, crinoids and trilobites. On land, terrestrial forms were beginning to make their mark, leaving behind traces such as burrows and track ways and other fossil evidence of the important transition to life on land. The plates in this book capture the incredibly detailed impressions and casts of ancient life, contrasting them with forms, such as the horseshoe crab and the chambered nautilus, that persist today virtually unchanged.The shells and hard exoskeletons of invertebrates make them excellent candidates for fossilization, and the amateur fossil collectors are more likely to uncover an invertebrate fossil than any other kind. The fossilized remains of invertebrates dominate university collections and museum holdings worldwide and their study continues to yield important insights into the nature of evolutionary change and the impact of climate change on biodiversity, as great explosions of diversity were succeeded by mass extinctions. Paul D. Taylor and David N. Lewis, both of the Natural History Museum, London, have written a comprehensive and accessible resource, one that provides undergraduates and amateur fossil enthusiasts with a means to understand and interpret this rich fossil record.

Taylor, Paul D.

Lost, Then Found is a tale of good versus evil, angels versus demons in this Christian speculative fiction. The main characters, four teenagers, are recruited to serve Jesus as elite warriors. The hero, Jeffery Bartlett, is a thirteen year old boy who lost his brother Jeb two years prior to the story's beginning. The journey begins as Jeffery and his best friend Joey are snatched from their favorite woods to a mysterious place. There they are recruited to serve Jesus as elite warriors. With adventure burning in their young veins, they accept. To the all seeing eyes of the reader, something is lurking just in the shadows.  They meet fraternal twins at the orbiting training academy. Quickly, lasting friendships begin to grow. The four undergo quests that take them to the volcanic caverns beneath Iceland, to the Sundae Straight in Indonesia, to the mysterious mountains of Turkey, and even to outer space. They fight for good as they battle powerful demons and against overwhelming odds.  As the story unfolds, the four become aware that the constant attacks upon them are orchestrated by none other than Jeb, Jeffery's lost older brother. The ultimate quest the group faces is to find and save Jeffery's brother and culminates in a dramatic turn of events. The story has magnificent fight scenes, expertly described so you can see every move. Dramatic sword fights between angels and demons described in amazing color and sound. Comical interludes lace the story to lighten the dramatic load of the reader. A gentle adolescent romance peeks through the plot and adds a softer dimension. What a great story. Supernatural enemies fight in the sky and around everyday places, unseen except for the adept. A catalog of fantastic powers is pulled from the pages of scripture and the imagination of Mr. Lewis. You will feel as if you were along for every quest as you too undertake the Lost, Then Found adventure.

Lost, Then Found

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Lewis' family imagination factory always has been amazingly productive. The memory of many stories told around the campfire frequents my day dreams. Often, before I write a story, those golden days and the memories are in the forefront of my creative impulses. The importance of such interludes as stories around the campfire to our children is becoming lost among the hustle and bustle of our daily twenty-first century lives. My paternal grandfather was a natural speed reader. His passion was western novels. Grandpa Lewis was born in 1896. His life and legacy was unique. Stories poured out of him like artesian water. Stories of his days in the military, life during the Great Depression, and best of all were his fishing stories. He only had a high school education, but his knowledge of history and the world around him was second to none. In this book, I hope to provide fuel to your imagination. Stories, poems, and commentary to make you laugh, cry, soar, and to want more are ready for your inspection. Just dive in and Read for Fun.

Stories around the Campfire

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Independently published

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