Explains the theory of evolution by natural selection through the story of how land and marine iguana species diverged in the Galapagos Islands.

In this 'deliciously creepy' (TV Insider) psychological thriller, Helena visits her troubled twin sister, Siri, at a secure retreat in the Italian Alps. But when she wakes up the next day, Siri has stolen her identity and fled, leaving Helena trapped inside a clinic where nothing is what it seems.

"In this visionary novel by Larissa Lai--her first in sixteen years--a community of parthenogenic women, sent into exile by the male-dominated Salt Water City, goes to war against disease, technology, and powerful men that threaten them with extinction. Kirilow is a doctor apprentice whose lover Peristrophe is a "starfish," a woman who can regenerate her own limbs and organs, which she uses to help her clone sisters whose organs are failing. When...

"Sixteen million mutants dead-- and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison propelled the X-Men into the 21st century-- masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel's mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up" -- p. [4] of cover.

"The world is losing hope. Political and social infighting threaten to destroy the world. Rancor and hatred only grow stronger, engulfing entire nations. And each day moral and economic strife brings embroiled countries ever closer to war. But hope is not dead. Everywhere, pockets of human kindness and compassion continue to persevere. Where lives are cherished and virtue endures. And one small, extraordinary group fights to save us all. A team in...

"Travel back in time and watch the incredible story of life on Earth unfold. See the first animals crawl across the ocean floor hundreds of millions of years ago, and the reign of the mighty dinosaurs on land. Discover, too, the origins of our human ancestors, and see how early people survived the ice age to build the first civilizations." --back cover

For years, the X-Men have fought to avert a nightmarish future where robotic Sentinels herd mutants into camps...or kill them on sight. But no matter what they do, that future seems to loom ever closer. Now, all the classic tales featuring this dystopian alternate ti meline are collected in one oversized volume! Kate Pryde journeys desperately through time to prevent Senator Kelly's assassination! Franklin Richards flees to the present, pursued by...

"Discover Wolverine's government missions before his recruitment by Professor X--including unrevealed details of his battle with the Hulk, an early encounter with the X-Men and a secret behind his iconic costume! Then, Ann Nocenti takes the X-Men back to Mojoworld for an adventure set after her sensational LONGSHOT limited series! Will Longshot, Wolverine and Shadowcat be able to escape the pull of Mojoworld before things Spiral out of control? And...

"Serval Industries, one of the world's most trusted names in electronics and a leader in cutting-edge internet and weapons technology, has just unveiled their newest contribution to society...the All-New XFactor! Led by mutant mistress of magnetism, Polaris, the team uses its corporate backing for the betterment of society. But with her half-brother Quicksilver, notorious thief Gambit and more by her side, can Polaris trust that her corporate masters...

Under the tutelage of Professor Xavier, the most powerful telepath on the planet, the mutants learn to master their powers. All the favorite mutant heroes are back and will battle with Mr. Sinister, Omega Red and more of the most fiendish villains on earth.