New Releases by Jeffrey Simons

Nothing is safe, not even your expectations. Step into dark and dangerous worlds, filled with nuanced characters confronting menacing horrors. The undead have risen from their graves, but Veljester wants to know how they will affect corporate America''s bottom line. Bob Duiker is Hollywood''s best undercover detective investigating a string of gruesome crimes . . . will he solve them in time to save his own skin? Sean O''Connor is a compulsive gambler in New York City who thinks he''s due a hot streak, but will the Gods allow it? Six short tales of danger and horror, where no one is safe, and all bets are off.

This illustrated companion to the popular podcast and National Geographic Channel show is an eye-opening journey for anyone curious about our universe, space, astronomy and the complexities of the cosmos. For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere. This pioneering, provocative book brings together the best of StarTalk, his beloved podcast and television show devoted to solving the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. Filled with brilliant sidebars, vivid photography, and unforgettable quotes from Tyson and his brilliant cohort of science and entertainment luminaries, StarTalk will help answer all of your most pressing questions about our world—from how the brain works to the physics of comic book superheroes. Fun, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny, this book is the perfect guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the universe—and beyond.

This guide to The Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game contains everything players need, including the full rules, character profiles, briefings and background for the Marvel Universe, a pullout Character Action Display, and a beginning adventure complete with maps.

The essential--and only--guide for managers who want to make a positive social impact and still make a profit. Book jacket.