"Lateness is David Shapiro's fifth volume of poetry. It indicates the increasing chastening of the poet's art and his philosophical and lyrical basis. The long poem, 'The Devil's Trill Sonata,' is a Lucretian meditation on desire and uncertainty. The short poems and the title poem are both elegiac and anticipatory."--Dust jacket.

The kids of the Academy of Planetary Evolution race from the Cenozoic era to the modern age, making their way through the evolution of mammals, but when the Bone Wars of the late 1800s threaten to break over to the modern age, Jenna, Caleb, and Ari find themselves in a fight alongside some of history's most notable figures as they race to ensure the safety of the world's history, and its future.

"Join in the adventure as Ari, Jenna, and Caleb unlock the secret of time travel and journey back 15,000 years to witness the great Missoula Floods, the largest floods to have ever washed over the face of the earth. Experience the world of the not so distant past when giant mammoths and saber-toothed cats roamed the Pacific Northwest. Ride along with the time travel kids as they tour the changing landscapes from back of the mythic Thunderbird and...

"It's the end of work as we know it. Career paths look nothing like they did in the days before phones got smart. We work more hours at more jobs for more years than ever before. So it's vital that we know how to find work that allows us to remain true to who we are in the deepest sense, work that connects us to something larger than ourselves -- in short, our 'calling.' We all have one, and bestselling authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro can...

"A recent college graduate decides to sell marijuana on the streets of Manhattan after losing his job at a consulting firm. He soon meets the girl of his dreams. With an unsupportive girlfriend, an increase in clientele, and the growing threats of being caught or killed, he soon realizes he is in way over his head." --