This monograph studies generating sets of almost simple classical groups, by bounding the spread of these groups. Guralnick and Kantor resolved a 1962 question of Steinberg by proving that in a finite simple group, every nontrivial element belongs to a generating pair. Groups with this property are said to be 3/2-generated. Breuer, Guralnick and Kantor conjectured that a finite group is 3/2-generated if and only if every proper quotient is cyclic. We prove a strong version of this conjecture for almost simple classical groups, by bounding the spread of these groups. This involves analysing the automorphisms, fixed point ratios and subgroup structure of almost simple classical groups, so the first half of this monograph is dedicated to these general topics. In particular, we give a general exposition of Shintani descent. This monograph will interest researchers in group generation, but the opening chapters also serve as a general introduction to the almost simple classical groups.

Clouds! is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.7 and Literacy.L.2.5a. Full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text help readers learn about how clouds form and what kind of weather they bring as they study some of the foundational concepts of meteorology. A graphic organizer is included. This book should be paired with “What the Clouds Are Telling You" (9781477723098) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

When the Princess of the Elven kingdom is taken by a Well Spirit, the Elven king enlists the aid of Avari, the heroic Water Nix who was instrumental in the fall of Veemox the Ur'hunglav only months before. After his attempt to free the Princess results in Fyrnn being taken by the same Spirit, along with the Princess's best friend, Avari is off on an ocean voyage to a distant, near-mythical island with a reputation from which it earned its name - the Island of Death. Once there, he must confront the terrible creatures which haunt the island in order to bargain with the most powerful Well Spirit of them all to gain the freedom of the captive Elf women. But time is running out for the enslaved Elves. Will Avari make it in time?

After stopping a robbery in progress, Elliott Cronholm is approached by someone wishing help him become a costumed vigilante crime-fighter. After refusing, his fiancee is attacked in their home by a stalker. In the wake of the attack, Elliott accepts the role he had been asked to play. While still learning the use of the costume and weapons he has been given, Elliott must track down and stop the first man put on the streets of the city by the same woman - a man with his own warped moral code who relishes killing the criminals he fights, a man who wishes to kill Elliott Cronholm as well, upon learning of Elliott's new role.

Get ready for a vacation straight out of your nightmares… A cabin in the woods hides a deadly secret from a pair of criminals on the run. Play time takes a demonic turn when a child discovers a hellish portal in the snow-covered playground. And a satanic cult turns a family vacation into a living nightmare… Take a trip into the netherworld with Scare Street’s latest collection of diabolical horror. Fourteen terrifying tales lurk within this new volume—more than enough to keep you occupied as you voyage deep into the shadows. But before you set off on your journey, make sure you’ve packed the essentials. Flashlight? Check. Salt? Check. Iron? Check. You never know what awaits as you travel the back roads at night. But one thing is certain: the spirits are eager for you to arrive at your final destination. And they’re all just dying to meet you… This volume features the following short stories: 1. Heisters’ Haunt by Peter Cronsberry 2. The Thing That Lives in the Playground by Jackson Robinson 3. Pathétique by Drew Starling 4. The Glowering Pines by Stephen Thorn 5. The Form Outside the Window by Radar DeBoard 6. Brillante and the Terror of the Mound by Scott Harper 7. Arrival by Barbara Herrera 8. Jacob and His Piano Teacher by Yoli Ramazzina 9. As the Crow Flies by Krystal Lawrence 10. Mr. Stitcher by Sadie Gibson 11. The Dark by Peter Glassborow 12. 121 Ash Street by John Gallant 13. Daddy's Brave Little Soldier by Wade Hunter 14. Books and Broken Glass by Ron Ripley

It’s never too early for students to start mastering algebraic skills. They are important building blocks for competency in math. Critical concepts dealing with operations and simple algebraic methods are explored, including addition and subtraction techniques, simple word problems, and decomposing numbers. Helpful images engage readers, and accessible text makes each skill easy for them to understand. Subtraction word problems are addressed through the fun and familiar context of a child’s birthday party. Written to reflect the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, this title familiarizes readers with standard K.OA.A.2. This book should be paired with "My Birthday Surprise" (9781477719794) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

In a world where humans do not exist, dark magick has been used to bring an early winter down upon the land. It falls to a young Water Nix named Avari to seek out the source of this magick and put a stop to it. As his journey progresses, he encounters a myriad of other beings, some friends, some notâ¦

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Vampires. Immortal night creatures forever set apart from humanity and possessed of great power, sexual beings who feast on the lifeblood of lesser mortals. Now you can see them in a new and unique light, as only Scott Harper can portray them in varied worlds of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Whether exploring the tenebrous bottoms of the ocean, traveling into the cold recesses of uncharted space, or battling other supernatural creatures for world dominance, these vampires mean business! So gather your stakes and clutch your garlic tight as daylight draws to a close-and the vampires claim the night!