William Burke Libri

Petroleum engineers drilling in the African desert uncover a pocket of mysterious, life-preserving gas, and the hellish creatures hibernating within—a colony of ten-foot prehistoric scorpions. After 400 million years, Scorpius Rex has risen to reclaim its throne as Earth’s apex predator. A humanitarian mission gone awry traps Dave Brank’s security team inside the drilling complex’s electrified perimeter, locked in a life or death battle against hordes of flesh-eating scorpions. Brank, a decorated soldier unjustly drummed out of the army, is determined to save his men and the neighboring village. But outside the fence lurks another kind of monster—renegade commandos with a barbaric plan to lure the scorpions out . . . by feeding them women and children. Only Brank’s team can stop the slaughter and, just maybe, save the world. Unfortunately, these aren’t elite Delta Force Operators; they’re mercenaries—battle-scarred mavericks who kill for a paycheck, not to save mankind. But with humanity’s survival at stake and Brank calling the shots, even these hired guns can become heroes.

Branding and design gurus Will Burke, Lisa Baer, and James Pietruszynski deliver a comprehensive and visually stunning anthology of the latest innovations in packaging design. The Big Book of Packaging shows designers how to package products creatively, economically, and sustainably, featuring over five hundred carefully selected designs, as well as profiles of some of the world’s leading designers, and a section entirely dedicated to green and environmentally conscious packaging. Alongside other volumes in the Big Book series, such as David E. Carter’s Big Book of Design Ideas or Cristian Campos’s The Big Book of Bags, Tags, and Labels , The Big Book of Packaging is an indispensible resource for designers, product marketers, and retailers who want remain on the cutting edge of packaging design.

This informative guidebook to the mineral springs of Virginia offers detailed information on the various remedies available at each spa, as well as advice on which ailments they are best suited for. Written in straightforward language, it is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking relief from a wide range of physical complaints.

This historic trial documents the infamous Burke and Hare murders in Edinburgh in the early 19th century. It provides insight into the judicial system of the time, as well as the cultural fascination with true crime that persists today.