Mortimer Moose likes visiting his human friends in the city near the woods. One day while walking the streets and eating green leafy vegetables from the gardens and stores, he wonders what it would... More > be like to live like humans. He finds out quickly that a moose doesn't do things as well as humans when he tries a number of the jobs they do to earn money.< Less
Arie Petrovich is a geologist and a journalist for a popular nature magazine. He is given an assignment to write an article on the new monitoring system being installed to monitor earthquakes. While... More > he's there, a major earthquake strikes the city of Walnut Creek, nearly destroying the town and killing hundreds, among which are the two scientists he was interviewing. He finds himself involved in the investigation, using his connections and knowledge of science to uncover a plot of murder and coverup, and a manhunt that leads all over the state of California.< Less
A simple guide of commonly observed geologic features and phenomenon for the layman or hobbyist in the field of natural history. This wonderfully illustrated book gives a good working overview of... More > mineral formation, plate tectonics, evolution, earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciation, and also lists a few of the author's favorite geologic wonders of the world. Also included is a brief synopsis of the geomorphology of other planets and bodies in our Solar System.< Less
Arie Petrovich is a scientist and a writer for a popular nature journal. He is given an assignment to write an article about the new seismic monitoring system being installed in the San Francisco Bay... More > Area, but his project takes on a different angle when a major earthquake strikes the city of Walnut Creek, killing hundreds and leaving the two seismologists he was interviewing among the body count. Being a geologist, he notices that the damage and injuries were not exactly consistent with that caused by earthquakes. Local law enforcement is already overwhelmed with the task of maintaining order in the disaster stricken zone and doesn't feel the need to investigate further, but Arie calls upon his resources, connections, and vast knowledge of natural science to aid in an investigation and a manhunt that leads him all across the state of California.< Less
