Best Selling Books by Josepha Sherman

Mythology has existed in some form in every human society that has left records. This collection of myths begins with a 16-page introductory essay on the definition of mythology.

An original adventure based on the popular TV series GENE RODDENBERRY''S ANDROMEDA

Ambassador Spock has married his fellow Vulcan Starfleet officer, Captain Saavik, but he and his wife have little time to enjoy their newlywed status before both of them are plunged into the heart of a clandestine war. Pursuing his hope of uniting Vulcan and Romulus after centuries of hostility between them, Spock finds himself inadvertently drawn into conflict with a long-lost race -- also of Vulcan descent -- who are set on the destruction of the weakened Romulan Empire. Together with the surviving members of Captain James T. Kirk''s old crew, Spock and Saavik are forced to abandon the aegis of the Federation and wage their own secret war behind the scenes. And even as their relationship deepens, their future is threatened as Spock''s dream of peace leads him into deadly danger…

In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a Land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was XENA, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. Xena: Warrior Princess. Gabrielle: Bard of Poteidaia. Theirs was a life of adventure. A life of romance. A life of great deeds and great battles against the forces of evil. A life of good and bad gods, of deep and lasting friendships. In their travels, Gabrielle, Xena''s bosom companion, learned much from the princess. When to keep your sword sharp and your wit sharper. When the size of Your staff does make a difference. In return, Gabrielle taught Xena the secrets of warmth, kindness, and joy. Now, in her own recently discovered words, the Bard of Poteidaia talks of what she got from Xena and what Xena gave her, lessons about life that will ease the path for those of us battling on through the modern world.

DISCOVER THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN QUEEN When her eccentric friend Dr. Reit invents an amazing transport into other worlds, Sheila McCarthy accidentally falls through the portal into the kingdom of Arren. There, Sheila finds herself part of a band of warrior-women. Astride unicorns, they gallop toward a dazzling city made of marble. But will they arrive in time to stop the evil king and his wicked wizard henchman from carrying out their deadly plans? And will Sheila ever be able to return home? Thus begins the spellbinding story of an ordinary teenager trapped in an extraordinary place. Swept Away! and Sun Blind are the first two novels in the dazzling adventure The Secret of the Unicorn Queen. The Secret of the Unicorn Queen is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in fantasy and science fiction for readers twelve and up.

Captain Spock has left Starfleet to become Ambassador Spock and has been bonded in a Vulcan engagement ceremony to his former protege, the beautiful Commander Saavik. Spock is on a minor diplomatic mission when a call from an old enemy, now a friend, sends him off on a dangerous mission to the planet Romulus, peopled by a volatile and emotional offshoot of his own stoic Vulcan race. Romulan society is facing collapse unless Spock and Saavik can put aside their powerful Vulcan Pon Farr mating drives for long enough to warn the Klingons of a dastardly attack on the outpost at Narrendra III. Meanwhile, Captain Jean-Luc Picard, in command of the USS Stargazer, is sent to infiltrate Romulan territory and recover Spock and Saavik. But is Picard''s real task to aid them or to stop them completing their mission, which has put the peace of the galaxy at risk?

In Captive Soul, published to tie-in with the fantasy adventure TV series Highlander, warrior Duncan McLeod and his friend Methos notice a particular sword on display in a NY museum. Methos recognises the weapon from his days in Ancient Egypt.

Profiles the founders of the Yahoo! search engine, describing how their efforts to track their favorite websites while graduate students at Stanford evolved into the Internet''s popular website.

Gathers children''s rhymes and parodies which deal with sex, pregnancy, illness, death, bodily functions, and television

Eirithan, ruler of Sidhe, is paranoid about threats to his throne, even when none exist. Swayed by political intriguers, he is convinced that his younger brother, Ardagh, is guilty of treason. His honor falsely destroyed, Ardagh suffers the worst of all possible fates -- banishment to the land of humans. He is lost and alone in a world of Christian kings and Viking raiders. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

The Arctic, the far, frozen north, can be a very dangerous place for people to visit. The Arctic is almost always bitter cold, with temperatures that can go far below –50ºF and be in total darkness for four months out of a year. Terrible storms sweep across the ice and snow, and great crevasses, perilous openings in the ice, can swallow the unlucky traveler. By the early 1900s, many expeditions had tried to reach the farthest point north, the North Pole, but all of them had failed. Many explorers had died. Tales spread that no one could reach the North Pole. They warned that the land was cursed. But in the early twentieth century, two men decided to brave the Arctic again. They were Americans Robert Peary and Matthew Henson. And they were determined to do what no one had ever done. They were going to reach the North Pole.

Explores the origins and development of bronc riding as a rodeo event, discussing the rules, the training, the judging, and the animal and human stars.

Explains what germs are and discusses the history of how germs have been fought up until the current time and how germs will be fought in the future.

This volume, packed with clear and vivid 3D anatomical images, explores the shoulders, upper arms, elbows, forearms, and hands. Readers will understand how the muscles of the arm and hand help us to perform complex movements, from throwing a baseball to writing a letter, and how the skeletal structure gives us the support and strength to perform these tasks. A healthy balance of anatomy lesson and fun facts, this book will fascinate students with the complexity of body structures that they may take for granted.

Examines the life and career of basketball great, Shaquille O''Neal.

Hauberin, ruler of a Faerie princedom and the target of numerous plots, must search the world where his mother was born¾a world where faeries are killed¾for the key that will prevent a dying foe''s curse. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

From the dawn of history, individuals and civilizations have battled disease. The struggle shifted once epidemiologists, medical professionals, and other specialists identified the microscopic organisms often to blame for much of humanity’s illnesses over time. This book examines both the history of battling disease and the ever-shifting frontlines of the modern struggle against germs, as well as possible future developments. From cutting-edge medical treatments to common-sense measures to prevent and address the insidious effects of germs (measures that have changed remarkably little through the centuries), this work documents how the fight against germs helps the human race to survive and thrive.

Explores mankind''s developing notion of time, from the first primitive clocks and sundials to the expanding space-time of the theory of relativity.

As curator of the Mesopotamian Art at the American Museum of Art In New York City, Denise Sheridan has seen many unusual things. Ilaron Highborn, art gallery owner and Dark Elf "is" unusual. Now, together they will have to stop a Sumerian demon from destroying the city of Manhattan! Josepha Sherman is a 3-time ALA winner, a NY Public Library Books for the Teen Age award-winner, and a Compton Crook award-winner!

Award-winning author Josepha Sherman returns with the sequel to The Shattered Oath as Elven Prince Ardagh is forced to choose between standing by his sworncomrade or regaining all that he has lost--and to be in truth as well as name Ardagh Oathbreaker.

Folklore goes back as far as human history. It is the collected lore of the folk, of people everywhere. This book narrows the subject to concentrate only on folktales, the stories of the people.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in Israel at the time of King Solomon, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

When the Count''s niece is kidnapped by elves, Kevin, a bard''s apprentice, agrees to locate the young woman, unaware that she is not actually the Count''s niece and that the elves are not actually elves.

This engrossing title takes a never-before-seen view of the anatomy of the ear using 3D imagery. Readers learn about the anatomy of the ear, its connection to the rest of the ear-nose-throat system, and exactly how it works. This book is perfect for young people who are visually inclined with an interest in science. The 3D imagery can help them understand the complex concepts of how the ear is constructed where text and 2D imagery fail. Beyond the anatomy of the ear, the text explains exactly how we hear and how the brain translates sound into signals that we can understand.

Explores the concept of time; describes calendars formulated by the Romans, Mayans, and Egyptians; and discusses scientists'' theories of time.

Outlines the events of this English explorer''s famous Arctic journeys and his search for the Northwest Passage to Asia.

Describes the origins, training, and techniques of calf roping, as well as animals adn gear used, judging the event at a rodeo, and more.

With its age-appropriate text, helpful charts, colorful design, and vivid illustrations and photography, this series is perfect for students working on reports and projects or for the budding astronomer fascinated by what exists beyond our planet.

DAILY LIFE AMONG THE AMERICAN INDIANS IN ILLUSTRATIONS, PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND TEXT.

Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in China during the Han Dynasty, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.

Presents the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans.

A collection of informative entries providing a definitive and fascinating study of the wide world of storytelling.

Profiles the explorer who was responsible for a series of French expeditions into North America in the early seventeenth century. In 1608, Champlain founded a settlement and trading post along the Saint Lawrence River that eventually became the city of Quebec.

TORN BETWEEN TWO WORLDS Having won her at great peril, young Aidan, a powerful but not very ambitious magician, would be content to enjoy the fruits of peace with Ailanna, his Faerie love. But Aidan''s dying mother has revealed to him that he is half brother to the King--and requires of him that he provide magical aid to his embattled royal brother. Aidan perforce must yield to this dying maternal wish. Alas, to win Ailanna in the first place, Aidan has also sworn a mighty oath to the Lord of Faerie. Caught between these conflicting vows, torn between the mortal world and the lands of Faerie, Aidan is about to learn the perils, even for a magician, of serving two masters.... At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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Examines how the Internet and computers have changed the way people work, play, shop, conduct research, interact with each other, and even how we look at reality.