Bøker av J. C. Willis

Published in 1922, this groundbreaking work in the field of biogeography offers a new perspective on the origins and distribution of species around the world. Author J.C. Willis argues that there is a close relationship between the age of a particular area and the number and diversity of species found there. Filled with detailed maps and charts, this book remains an essential work for anyone interested in the science of evolution and the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

J.C.Willis' 2023 sci-fi fantasy novel LORE of the Sleepers follows Captain Nick Sevren, a soldier known for his quick wit and devastating temper. Sevren belongs to a specialized military corps responsible for keeping an underground facility known as the Sanctuary safe in a post-apocalyptic world. The Sanctuary houses millions of people (known as sleepers) and animals in cryostasis and keeps their minds active through a fantasy program called LORE. Things get complicated after Sevren becomes entangled in the political machinations of the Sanctuary's administration by foiling an attempted sexual assault he is later framed for. To secure his freedom, he must do the evil Administrator's bidding by plugging into the L.O.R.E. program and helping two terrorists escape the underground Drow (dark elf) city of Vash'Pal with an ornate box. He only has three days, or he will die in the real world. The box contains the wraith gauntlets which are the last piece of a Codex sought by an evil wizard. With all three pieces, the wizard can activate the Font of Eternal Life and become immortal in the game so that his life will never "reset" and start over. Things quickly escalate once Sev'Ren, now a Drow "in game," learns that one of the terrorists is, in fact, the princess of the dark elf city. Sev'Ren must fight in the Drow arena to win the freedom of the other terrorist, Gun'Dros, who assassinated the Drow King to find the box and also stole a sacred book from the Assassins Guild. Only when the box makes it above ground and sees the light of the twin suns, will Sev'Ren be safe. He is poisoned in the last fight, however, and in order to live, must join the Assassins Guild and help them retrieve the book. He also agrees to help the princess after she explains to him the stakes of allowing the evil wizard to win. Deceit and betrayal await around every corner as Sev'Ren struggles to save himself, the Drow, the princess, and the sleepers.

It's been months since Sev'Ren and Kal'Vas defeated the wicked wizard Sekys-Mada. That hasn't slowed down the Cult of Marrow's machinations in the slightest though. The loveable Sev'Ren is still the reluctant savior of the story, but this time he has much more at stake than just his own life. With impending doom marching on the very doorstep of the Drow, how will he fend off the massive force of soldiers bearing down on Ravenrock? Or will he? If things weren't bad enough above ground, betrayal and genocide await down below where greed and envy become a central theme for those wishing to rule the Drow. Will Sev'Ren's new clan survive the clan wars when most of his members are off on another task? A sinister force stalks the newly ordained Lord Ren from within his own people. Can his friends and loved ones figure out who it is in time?

First published in 1922, this is the third edition of a 1909 original intended to provide the general reader with an understanding of agricultural resources within the tropics. This volume will be illuminating for anyone with an interest in agriculture, botany, or the colonial mindset.