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New Ebook Bundle Pairs Jane Goodall's ​My Life with The New ebook bundle pairs Jane Goodall's My Life with the Chimpanzees ​ with classic science fiction titles Two-week promotion from Humble Bundle benefits the Jane Goodall Institute San Francisco, CA July 5, 2017 – Jane Goodall's work with chimpanzees and her focus on ​ ​ ​ conservation have changed how we think of the wild world. Now, Humble has partnered with the Jane Goodall Institute and Brick Tower Press to present a selection of Goodall's classic books, including My Life with the Chimpanzees, paired with some of Brick Tower's best science fiction. ​ ​ Customers can also adopt a chimpanzee in this bundle (with a little plush version included)! Humble Bundle and Brick Tower will donate all proceeds from purchases $25 and over to the JGI. The first three tiers of the bundle include a collection of classic science fiction from the 1970s and 1980s, many of which feature fantasy beasts, alien life forms, and other "strange creatures." Brick Tower Press also publishes many of Jane Goodall's books for young people. At the $20 tier, customers will receive the eight-title Jane Goodall's Animal World series, along with the ​ ​ newly revised bestseller My Life with the Chimpanzees and an excerpt from its corresponding ​ ​ audiobook, available here for the first time! At the $25 tier, the Jane Goodall Institute is offering a $32 discount towards their Chimpanzee Champion program. Customers who buy the top tier will get a promo code to symbolically "adopt a chimpanzee," and receive a bio and photo of Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees, with a small plush chimpanzee included. Humble Bundle and Brick Tower Press will donate all of their proceeds from any purchase $25 and over to the Jane Goodall Institute. Visit https://www.humblebundle.com/books/stranger-creatures-jane-goodall-books ​ to find out more! The Humble Book Bundle: Stranger Creatures supporting the Jane Goodall ​ Institute runs from July 5 – July 19 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. Customers can pay just $1 or more for the following science fiction titles from Brick Tower Press: ● My Teacher is an Alien by Bruce Coville ​ ● Clypsis, Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway: Book 1 by Jeffrey A. Carver ​ ● Dragonworld by Byron Preiss and Michael Reaves ​ ● Letters From Atlantis by Robert Silverberg ​ ● Dragonkin by Robin Wayne Bailey ​ ● Dinosaur World, Ray Bradbury Presents: Book 1 ​ ● Time Machine I - Secret of the Knights, an interactive fiction app for Android ​ Customers who purchase the $1 tier or higher will also get a 40% off coupon for The Great ​ Apes Survival Game from myplacecalledhome.com. ​ Customers who pay $8 or more will also receive these science fiction titles: ● The Dungeon Vol. 1 by Philip José Farmer ​ ● Scorpio by Alex McDonough ​ ● I—Alien by J. Michael Reeves ​ ● The Stars My Destinations by Alfred Bester ​ ● Pitfall, Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway: Book 2 by Thomas Wylde ​ ● Wishing Season by Esther M. Friesner ​ ● Black Unicorn by Tanith Lee ​ ● Dinosaur Planet, Ray Bradbury Presents: Book 2 ​ ● The Ultimate Dragon by Byron Preiss ​ Those who pay $15 or more will get all of that plus the following science fiction: ● The Dream Chronicles, Book 1 by David Rotenberg – New! ​ ● Psycho Shop by Alfred Bester ​ ● The Web, Roger Zelazny's Alien Speedway: Book 3 by Thomas Wylde ​ ● Child of an Ancient City by Tad Williams and Nina Kiriki Hoffman ​ ● Born of Elven Blood by Kevin J. Anderson and John Gregory Betancourt ​ ● Eye of Cat by Roger Zelazny ​ ● The Sleep of Stone by Louise Cooper ​ At the $20 tier, customers will also receive the following Jane Goodall classics: ● My Life with the Chimpanzees – Newly Revised ​ ● My Life with the Chimpanzees Audiobook excerpt – New and Exclusive! ​ ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Lions ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Hippos ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Tigers ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Gorillas ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Sea Otters ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Pandas ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Elephants ● Jane Goodall's Animal World: Chimps For $25 or more, customers will also be able to "Adopt a Chimpanzee" with the Jane Goodall Institute! This special discounted offer includes a promo code to receive a bio and photo of Tchimpounga’s Chimpanzees as well as a small plush chimpanzee. Plus, Humble Bundle and Brick Tower Press will donate all proceeds from purchases $25 and over to the Jane Goodall Institute. About the Jane Goodall Institute The Jane Goodall Institute is a global community conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall. By protecting chimpanzees and inspiring action to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals and the environment. Founded in 1977 by Dr. Goodall, JGI makes a difference through community-centered conservation and the innovative use of science and technology. We work closely with local communities around the world, inspiring hope through the collective power of individual action. Through Roots & Shoots, our youth-led community action and learning program, young people in 140 countries are acquiring the knowledge and skills to become compassionate conservation leaders in their own backyards. About Brick Tower Press Brick Tower Press is a trade book publisher of quality nonfiction titles including cookery, gardening, autobiography, maritime, military history, and financial guides. Brick Tower Press’s mission is to harness the latest technology to bring innovative books to market at the speed of thought. http://bricktowerpress.com ​ About Humble Bundle Humble Bundle sells digital content through its pay-what-you-want bundle promotions, the Humble Store, and the Humble Monthly subscription service. When purchasing a bundle, customers choose how much they want to pay and decide where their money goes—between the content creators, charity, and Humble Bundle. Since the company's launch in 2010, Humble Bundle has raised more than $98 million through the support of its community for a wide range of charities, providing aid for people across the world. For more information, please visit https://www.humblebundle.com. ​ ### Contact: [email protected] .
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