New Releases by David West

With foot-long teeth as sharp as knives, the Tyrannosaurus is one of the most well known and ferocious predators. It wasn’t the only carnivorous dinosaur, though. This title covers 10 giant meat eaters who hunted Earth’s lands millions of years before people arrived. This volume presents a high-interest subject through manageable text that’s designed to appeal to young readers. Readers learn the essential facts about each dinosaur species, each of which is depicted through full-color graphics. Nonfiction text features, such as a glossary and comprehensive timeline, accompany the text, giving readers a full understanding of these fascinating creatures that lived long ago.

Like today’s creatures, dinosaurs adapted over time to stay safe and survive in their prehistoric environments. This book introduces readers to armored dinosaurs, which were covered in thick, hard plates, or scutes, to keep them safe from predators. Readers will love discovering fun facts about these amazing armored animals, such as Ankylosaurus, Desmatosuchus, and Talarurus, among others. Manageable text is supplemented by fast facts and detailed depictions of each dinosaur to give readers a well-rounded understanding of each dinosaur and its anatomy, behavior, and adaptations. These dinosaurs might be hard on the outside, but this book makes learning about them easy!

In this volume, readers set their eyes to the sky to learn about prehistoric flying reptiles. 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.

The Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus are famous for their long necks, which they used to reach food at the tops of tall trees and plants. Readers learn about these fascinating prehistoric creatures, along with 8 other long-necked dinosaurs, through this high-interest text, which is designed to appeal to young readers. Facts and figures are presented in a manageable layout with clear, age-appropriate language. Readers will delight in the full-color graphic representation of their favorite long-necked dinosaurs. A simple timeline and glossary help readers further explore this topic, something they’re sure to love reading about.

What’s up with that funny-looking dinosaur? Readers will love learning about dinosaurs that had heads that resembled today’s ducks. This book gives a detailed background of each duck-headed dinosaur from the Corythosaurus to the Edmontosaurus. Readers will learn about each dinosaur’s anatomy, behavior, and diet through accessible text, fast facts, and a colorful illustrations. This is sure to be a dynamic and exciting read that keeps budding paleontologists’ minds engaged.

Prehistoric sea reptiles swam the world’s oceans during the time of the dinosaurs. This text presents 10 of the most fascinating sea reptiles, including the Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus. The text’s manageable language and layout present facts about sea reptiles in a way that’s easy for young readers to understand. A simple timeline and glossary help readers further explore the reptiles they’ve read about. A full-color graphic accompanies facts about each creature, which allows readers to fully comprehend creatures from another time.

When students study prehistoric mammals, they get a glimpse at a world that existed millions of years ago. 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 that’s 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.

Dinosaurs roamed the planet millions of years ago, but their gigantic size and fascinating physical features continue to amaze readers of all ages today. Many dinosaurs are known for their sharp claws, which helped them hunt and defend themselves against their prehistoric predators. This volume covers 10 sharp-clawed dinosaurs, presenting the captivating facts about them through clear, age-appropriate language. Readers will delight in the full-color graphic representation of each dinosaur, which encourages them to visualize what they’re learning. A timeline and glossary provide opportunities for additional learning.

Readers will enjoy learning all about frilled dinosaurs, perhaps some of the coolest creatures of prehistoric times. This book explores dinosaurs that spread their frills wide to make themselves look big and scary to predators. Readers will find fun facts about each dinosaur, from the well-known Triceratops to the amazing Archaeoceratops. Each dinosaur is described through information-rich text and a descriptive picture, so readers can grasp important facts about anatomy and behavior. Readers are sure to be thrilled by those freaky frills!

Social Movements in Global Politics is a timely new account of the unconventional, ‘extra-institutional’ activities of social movements. In the face of impending global crises and stubborn conflicts, a conventional view of politics risks leaving us confused and fatalistic, feeling powerless because we are unaware of all that can be achieved by political means. By contrast, a variety of recent social movements, ranging from those of women, gays and lesbians and anti-racists, to environmentalists, the Occupy movement and the Arab Spring, demonstrate the enormous potential of political action beyond the institutional sphere of politics. At the same time, religious fundamentalists, racial supremacists and ultra-nationalists make clear that movements are not necessarily progressive and are often at odds with one another. West highlights the many ways in which national and global institutions depend on a broader context of extra-institutional action or what is, in effect, the formative dimension of politics. He explores some of the major contributions of social movements: from the genealogy of liberal democratic nation-states, sixties’ radicalism and the ‘new social movements’ to the politics of sexuality, gender and identity, the politicization of nature and climate, and alter-globalization. The book also considers current theoretical approaches and sets out the basis for a critical theory of social movements. This is a fresh and original account of social movements in politics and will be essential reading for any students and scholars interested in the challenges and the unpredictable potential of political action.

"A romantic comedy about two high-school friends--and the women in their lives--who reconnect at the Adult Film Awards in Las Vegas."--P. [4] of cover.

The complete guide to the spacecraft and vehicles of the Star Wars six-film saga features 55 giant cross-section pictures and hundreds of smaller pieces of artwork and photographs that highlight engine details, weapons and lots more. Discover four brand new cross-sections inside, as well as sneak-peek looks at how the artists create these amazing pictures.

From his gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games to his defeat of Sonny Liston to claim the world heavyweight championship in 1964, the unforgettable ''Thrilla in Manila'' against Joe Frazier and the ''Rumble in the Jungle'' against George Foreman, ''The Greatest of All Time'', Muhammad Ali, has captured the attention of the world. His conversion to Islam, his refusal to serve in the in the Vietnam War (''I ain''t got no quarrel with them Vietcong'') and his speaking tours in the 1960s have all contributed to his status as one of the most revered sporting figures ever. Here, drawn from books, specialist periodicals, newspapers, college magazines (covering his speaking tours) and the work of major literary figures such as Thomas Hauser is the biggest and best collection ever of writing on ''The Greatest''.

Readers discover incredible dinosaurs and lush landscapes in this vibrant book. They experience the flourishing natural environments of the Lower Jurassic period including green jungles and vast oceans. Cutting-edge artwork brings new depth and detail to renderings of the most amazing creatures of the Lower Jurassic. Readers are introduced to fierce hunters, such as Lophostropheus, flying pterosaurs, and many more remarkable reptiles. They even see how these creatures would look next to humans with the help of a detailed scale.

The Upper Triassic period is when dinosaurs first began to roam Earth. Readers explore the world of the first dinosaurs in this book. They learn about giant sea creatures, such as Cymbospondylus, which could grow to become over 30 feet long and incredible reptiles from environments as diverse as forests, riverbanks, and jungles. Computer-generated renderings of these incredible creatures bring them to life in a new and exciting way for readers. A scale shows how these reptiles measure up next to modern humans.

The dinosaurs of the Upper Jurassic were larger than ever before, including the first birds and incredible sea creatures. The most amazing dinosaurs and reptiles of this period are also revealed to readers, uncovering fascinating facts about the history along the way. Readers come face-to-face with the most ferocious predator of its time, Allosaurus, as well as other feared hunters and huge herbivores. Using cutting-edge technology and helpful scale renderings, the impressive artwork in this book takes readers into the prehistoric world in a fresh, captivating way.

Readers get a detailed look at the landscapes and creatures of the Lower Cretaceous period and the dramatic changes of life on Earth during that time. They explore the incredibly varied environments of this period including the Asian river plains and African watering holes. Along the way, readers also discover early mammals, amazing reptiles, and some of the strangest dinosaurs to ever roam the planet, including huge raptors and the feathered Beipiaosaurus. Through the use of colorful, cutting-edge artwork and helpful scale renderings, the fascinating facts in this book are brought to life in a vibrant, captivating way.

The Middle Jurassic period was one of change in both the natural landscape and the forms of life roaming Earth. Readers take a close look at the diverse environments of this period including African forests and European coastlines. They also learn about the amazing creatures that inhabited these varied places, including the most unique dinosaurs to ever exist. Colorful, cutting-edge artwork allows readers to see incredible features of these dinosaurs in astounding detail, including feathers, spikes, and very sharp teeth.

The Upper Cretaceous period ushered in a time of incredible change on Earth. The end of this period saw a mass extinction event that destroyed all of the dinosaurs, but the years before that event featured more species of life on Earth than ever before. In this book, readers discover the incredible dinosaurs and other creatures that lived during this time, including the massive carnivore, Spinosaurus. They also explore the lush landscapes of the Upper Cretaceous including the Horseshoe Canyon of North America and African shorelines. Cutting-edge, computer-generated renderings of these creatures and environments make the prehistoric world intriguing and accessible to all readers.

Find out everything about the characters, weapons, starships, droids, and creatures from Star Wars.

Shares stories of outer space travel, including breaking the sound barrier, the first space walk, and mishaps in space.

This compilation of some of history''s most enthralling discoveries draws readers into a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure. In lavish color and inky shadows, readers pursue a trail of investigation that leads to discoveries from King Tut''s tomb to the terracotta army of China.

Shares stories of shipwrecks, including the Titanic, the Mary Rose, and the Monitor.

Shares stories and legends, including Bigfoot, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Loch Ness monster.

Introduces twelve different creatures from legends and fairy tales, including a werewolf and a vampire, a wizard and a witch, and a dwarf and a giant, and discusses who the victor would be in battle.

Introduces twelve different warrior heroes from varying traditions, including Hua Mulan and Penthesilea the Amazon, King Arthur and Perseus, and the Persian hero Rostam and Herakles, and discusses who the victor would be in battle.

The Manticore, Hippogriff, and Chupacabra are just some of the legendary and terrifying creatures that battle for supremacy in this exciting volume. Including historical information on each mythical being, the book provides an educational basis for some truly high-interest battles. Readers are encouraged to create their own mythical battles using other mythical creatures. Detailed illustrations add reality and intensity to each battle.

Introduces twelve different pirates, criminals, and bloodthirsty leaders from history, including Blackbeard and Eric the Red, Vlad the Impaler and Attila the Hun, and Robin Hood and William Tell, and discusses who the victor would be in battle.

Spinosaurus, or the thorn lizard, lived almost 100 million years ago. Using its crocodile like teeth and sharp claws, the Spinosaurus stalked the prehistoric jungles and oceans in search of prey. This frightening reptile may have been the largest carnivorous dinosaur, even larger than the fearsome T-rex! Stunning graphics take the reader through a day in the life of the Spinosaurus, from breakfast to dinner. This fascinating volume also includes fossil facts and information about the period in which the Spinosaurus lived and the other dinosaurs of that time period.

This large herbivore could grow up to 36 feet tall and wandered the Earth during the Cretaceous period, 140 million years ago. This dramatic book follows a young Iguanodon who was separated from his family after a volcanic eruption. Danger and excitement meet this juvenile dinosaur at every turn as he tries to reunite with his family. Spectacular graphics and engaging text tell the story of the young Iguanodonu0092s journey. Fossil evidence and dinosaur facts accompany the story and show young readers the reality behind this thrilling narrative.