Bones

"A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate li... (more)

"A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate life and human culture. Bone is ubiquitous and versatile, and uniquely repairs itself without scarring. However, we rarely see bone in its living state-and even then, mostly in two-tone images that only hint at its marvels. After it serves and protects vertebrate lives, bone reveals itself in surprising ways, sometimes hundreds of millions of years later. In Bones, orthopedic surgeon Roy Meals explores and extols this amazing material that both supports and records vertebrate life. He demystifies the biological makeup of bones; how they grow, break, and heal; and how medical innovations-from the first X-rays to advanced surgical techniques-enhance our lives. With enthusiasm and humor, Meals also reveals the enduring presence of bone outside the body-as fossils, ossuaries, tools, musical instruments-and celebrates allusions to bone in history, religion, and idiom. Approachable and entertaining, Bones richly illuminates our bodies' essential framework"-- (less)

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The anonymous caller has an ominous tone and an unnerving message about something "real dead ... buried in your marsh." ... (more)

The anonymous caller has an ominous tone and an unnerving message about something "real dead ... buried in your marsh." The eco-volunteer on the other end of the phone thinks it's a prank, but when a young woman's body turns up in L.A.'s Bird Marsh preserve no one's laughing. And when the bones of more victims surface, homicide detective Milo Sturgis realizes the city's under siege to an insidious killer. (less)

"A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate li... (more)

"A lively, illustrated exploration of the 500-million-year history of bone, a touchstone for understanding vertebrate life and human culture. Bone is ubiquitous and versatile, and uniquely repairs itself without scarring. However, we rarely see bone in its living state-and even then, mostly in two-tone images that only hint at its marvels. After it serves and protects vertebrate lives, bone reveals itself in surprising ways, sometimes hundreds of millions of years later. In Bones, orthopedic surgeon Roy Meals explores and extols this amazing material that both supports and records vertebrate life. He demystifies the biological makeup of bones; how they grow, break, and heal; and how medical innovations-from the first X-rays to advanced surgical techniques-enhance our lives. With enthusiasm and humor, Meals also reveals the enduring presence of bone outside the body-as fossils, ossuaries, tools, musical instruments-and celebrates allusions to bone in history, religion, and idiom. Approachable and entertaining, Bones richly illuminates our bodies' essential framework"-- (less)

An FBI agent teams up with a forensic anthropologist to solve some of the most baffling and bizarre crimes. (more)

An FBI agent teams up with a forensic anthropologist to solve some of the most baffling and bizarre crimes. (less)

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seely Booth combine her uncanny ability to ... (more)

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seely Booth combine her uncanny ability to decipher clues found in the remains of victims and his hard-hitting investigative techniques. The two use state-of-the-art forensic technology to solve some of the most baffling and bizarre crimes ever. Brennen gets a new boss and takes on a new partner, tensions mount, passions flare and a shocking conspiracy forces her to confront her troubled past. (less)

Dr. Temperence Brennan is a brilliant, but lonely, forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Wa... (more)

Dr. Temperence Brennan is a brilliant, but lonely, forensic anthropologist who works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington D.C. After consulting on a case for the FBI, she is approached by Special Agent Seeley Booth. He wants Dr. Brennan to help the Bureau solve crimes by identifying human remains that are too far gone for standard FBI forensic investigations. Brennan's empirical, literal view of the world causes friction with Booth, creating a volatile relationship for the two. However as their case load increases the symbiotic partnership produces results. With the support of Brennan's Squint Squad, murderers, past and present should be on the look out. (less)

Temperance Brennan is a highly skilled forensic anthropologist in Washington, DC. FBI Agent Seeley Booth calls on her to... (more)

Temperance Brennan is a highly skilled forensic anthropologist in Washington, DC. FBI Agent Seeley Booth calls on her to assist with investigations when the standard methods of identifying a body are useless, when the remains are badly decomposed, burned or destroyed beyond recognition. (less)

Relying on Brennan's unparalleled scientific abilities and Booth's streetwise instincts, the sexy crime-solving duo and ... (more)

Relying on Brennan's unparalleled scientific abilities and Booth's streetwise instincts, the sexy crime-solving duo and their team face everything from modern-day witches to murdered rock-n-rollers as they scramble for evidence to stop a gruesome serial killer. This spectacular new season brings a wedding, the show's landmark 100th episode, and decisions Bones and Booth must make that could change their lives, forever! (less)

After a much-needed break, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth return to t... (more)

After a much-needed break, forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth return to the Jeffersonian Institute, along with their team of investigative 'squints,' for another darkly humorous season of murder, mystery, controversy, and chemistry. In addition to a vast array of personal crises, ranging from Angela's secret pregnancy to Booth's new relationship with a beautiful reporter, the team tackles a complex caseload of gruesome crimes. (less)

Although the team solves some of their most challenging cases yet, madman Christopher Pelant continues his murderous ram... (more)

Although the team solves some of their most challenging cases yet, madman Christopher Pelant continues his murderous rampage, inching closer to Bones and Booth daily. From solving the mystery of a roller derby darling's demise to uncovering a previously unrecognized 9/11 hero to stopping a pandemic, Bones and the team make one remarkable discovery after another. (less)

TV's most anticipated wedding day has arrived! And since dealing with death is part of their jobs, it probably won't par... (more)

TV's most anticipated wedding day has arrived! And since dealing with death is part of their jobs, it probably won't part FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth and quirky forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, aka Bones. But Bones and Booth must still address a serial killer's threat to murder five people if the couple marries. Meanwhile, they work to solve murder mysteries as they devote themselves to each other and their young daughter. (less)

In the Tenth Season, suspense is at an all-time high as Booth is framed and jailed for the murder of three FBI agents wh... (more)

In the Tenth Season, suspense is at an all-time high as Booth is framed and jailed for the murder of three FBI agents while Bones considers committing blackmail to get him out of prison. Meanwhile, the team at the Jeffersonian sets out to solve a whole new roster of bizarre cases, the deaths of a controversial radio host, a mysterious crossword puzzler, and many more. (less)