Author: Andrew Solway
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781403465719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.
Killer Cats
Author: Andrew Solway
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781403465719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781403465719
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.
Cat Wars
Author: Peter P. Marra
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691167419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Why our cats are a danger to species diversity and human health In 1894, a lighthouse keeper named David Lyall arrived on Stephens Island off New Zealand with a cat named Tibbles. In just over a year, the Stephens Island Wren, a rare bird endemic to the island, was rendered extinct. Mounting scientific evidence confirms what many conservationists have suspected for some time—that in the United States alone, free-ranging cats are killing birds and other animals by the billions. Equally alarming are the little-known but potentially devastating public health consequences of rabies and parasitic Toxoplasma passing from cats to humans at rising rates. Cat Wars tells the story of the threats free-ranging cats pose to biodiversity and public health throughout the world, and sheds new light on the controversies surrounding the management of the explosion of these cat populations. This compelling book traces the historical and cultural ties between humans and cats from early domestication to the current boom in pet ownership, along the way accessibly explaining the science of extinction, population modeling, and feline diseases. It charts the developments that have led to our present impasse—from Stan Temple's breakthrough studies on cat predation in Wisconsin to cat-eradication programs underway in Australia today. It describes how a small but vocal minority of cat advocates has campaigned successfully for no action in much the same way that special interest groups have stymied attempts to curtail smoking and climate change. Cat Wars paints a revealing picture of a complex global problem—and proposes solutions that foresee a time when wildlife and humans are no longer vulnerable to the impacts of free-ranging cats.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691167419
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Why our cats are a danger to species diversity and human health In 1894, a lighthouse keeper named David Lyall arrived on Stephens Island off New Zealand with a cat named Tibbles. In just over a year, the Stephens Island Wren, a rare bird endemic to the island, was rendered extinct. Mounting scientific evidence confirms what many conservationists have suspected for some time—that in the United States alone, free-ranging cats are killing birds and other animals by the billions. Equally alarming are the little-known but potentially devastating public health consequences of rabies and parasitic Toxoplasma passing from cats to humans at rising rates. Cat Wars tells the story of the threats free-ranging cats pose to biodiversity and public health throughout the world, and sheds new light on the controversies surrounding the management of the explosion of these cat populations. This compelling book traces the historical and cultural ties between humans and cats from early domestication to the current boom in pet ownership, along the way accessibly explaining the science of extinction, population modeling, and feline diseases. It charts the developments that have led to our present impasse—from Stan Temple's breakthrough studies on cat predation in Wisconsin to cat-eradication programs underway in Australia today. It describes how a small but vocal minority of cat advocates has campaigned successfully for no action in much the same way that special interest groups have stymied attempts to curtail smoking and climate change. Cat Wars paints a revealing picture of a complex global problem—and proposes solutions that foresee a time when wildlife and humans are no longer vulnerable to the impacts of free-ranging cats.
Hell's Belles
Author: Tatum Flynn
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 1408335794
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Jinx's best friend Tommy, a human girl who ended up in hell after accidentally feeding her nasty stepfather to a circus lion, faces adventures of her own... The Bookseller's Children's Preview praised THE D'EVIL DIARIES as 'brilliantly funny and clever'. Don't miss the sequel!
Publisher: Orchard Books
ISBN: 1408335794
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Jinx's best friend Tommy, a human girl who ended up in hell after accidentally feeding her nasty stepfather to a circus lion, faces adventures of her own... The Bookseller's Children's Preview praised THE D'EVIL DIARIES as 'brilliantly funny and clever'. Don't miss the sequel!
When the Kittens Came
Author: Martin Zierholz
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483677893
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
When the Kittens Came is a true story of an abandoned little kitten and a human falling in love. It is also a metaphor of the journey of life and the souls we meet on the way. We have every day but once.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483677893
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
When the Kittens Came is a true story of an abandoned little kitten and a human falling in love. It is also a metaphor of the journey of life and the souls we meet on the way. We have every day but once.
The Religious Psycho Killer's Shit List
Author: The Psycho Killer's Shit List John Scott Ridgway
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435725689
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The revolutionary comedic short stories, rants, poems, loves and hates of one of the internets most read writers, the host of Peace and Pipedreams, and various other sites.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435725689
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The revolutionary comedic short stories, rants, poems, loves and hates of one of the internets most read writers, the host of Peace and Pipedreams, and various other sites.
Tiny But Mighty
Author: Hannah Shaw
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524744069
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
*A New York Times Bestseller* #1 National Bestseller Indie Bestseller From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens like Chloe, Tidbit, Hank, and Badger—not to mention hundreds of adorable kitten photos—Tiny but Mighty is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1524744069
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
*A New York Times Bestseller* #1 National Bestseller Indie Bestseller From Kitten Lady, the professional kitten rescuer, humane educator, animal advocate, and owner of the popular Instagram @kittenxlady comes the definitive book on saving the most vulnerable—and adorable—feline population: newborn kittens. Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change—and save—lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. Filled with information on animal welfare, instructional guides, and personal rescue stories of kittens like Chloe, Tidbit, Hank, and Badger—not to mention hundreds of adorable kitten photos—Tiny but Mighty is the must-have kitten book for cat lovers, current-and-future rescuers, foster parents, activists, and advocates.
Kingdom of Lies
Author: Debra Dunbar
Publisher: Debra Dunbar
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Enjoy this humorous urban fantasy series with an antihero demon by author Debra Dunbar *** A gemstone might destroy the world before I get the chance to do it myself. Interdimensional rifts are opening, spilling supernatural creatures into the world of the humans. Locating and closing the gateways takes two—an angel and a demon. It’s the opportunity I’ve been waiting for, the common goal that might allow demons and angels to put aside nearly three million years of hate. But there’s a stolen gem I need to find to pay off a debt—a gem with a dark power that could shatter any hope of peace between heaven and hell. I’ll have to decide where to focus my energies and choose who to trust, or a war will descend on us that rivals the one that originally split the angelic host. *** If you like Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Shayne Silvers, Hailey Edwards, or Yasmine Galenorn, you'll love this series. The Imp world includes demons, angels, werewolves, elves, vampires, and more.
Publisher: Debra Dunbar
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Enjoy this humorous urban fantasy series with an antihero demon by author Debra Dunbar *** A gemstone might destroy the world before I get the chance to do it myself. Interdimensional rifts are opening, spilling supernatural creatures into the world of the humans. Locating and closing the gateways takes two—an angel and a demon. It’s the opportunity I’ve been waiting for, the common goal that might allow demons and angels to put aside nearly three million years of hate. But there’s a stolen gem I need to find to pay off a debt—a gem with a dark power that could shatter any hope of peace between heaven and hell. I’ll have to decide where to focus my energies and choose who to trust, or a war will descend on us that rivals the one that originally split the angelic host. *** If you like Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Shayne Silvers, Hailey Edwards, or Yasmine Galenorn, you'll love this series. The Imp world includes demons, angels, werewolves, elves, vampires, and more.
The Astounding Broccoli Boy
Author: Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0230766374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . . But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be. What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be . . . This edition of Frank Cottrell Boyce's funny adventure features fantastic cover artwork and black and white inside illustrations from the incredible Steven Lenton.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0230766374
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . . But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be. What if turning green actually means you've turned into a superhero? Rory can't wait to make it past hospital security and discover exactly what his superpower might be . . . This edition of Frank Cottrell Boyce's funny adventure features fantastic cover artwork and black and white inside illustrations from the incredible Steven Lenton.
Imp Series Books 7-9
Author: Debra Dunbar
Publisher: Debra Dunbar
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
Enjoy this humorous urban fantasy series with an antihero demon by author Debra Dunbar. WARNING: This series has laugh-out loud antics, an OCD werewolf, and a sexy angel. Get ready to binge read this bestselling antihero urban fantasy series! This Imp Series set includes: *KINGDOM OF LIES* *EXODUS* *QUEEN OF THE DAMNED* What readers are saying about the Imp Series :"Funny as hell." "The Imp Series is now in my top ten favorite series." "Laughs galore!" "This series is excellent and truly one of my favorites of all times." "Dunbar has created one of my favorite characters in Sam, the imp." "The character growth, the signature laugh out loud moments, the impy antics....This series... is truly in the top three of my favorite series ever." "Debra's Imp Series is a must read for any Urban Fantasy fan." If you like Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Shayne Silvers, Hailey Edwards, or Yasmine Galenorn, you'll love this series. The Imp world includes demons, angels, werewolves, elves, vampires, and more.
Publisher: Debra Dunbar
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 867
Book Description
Enjoy this humorous urban fantasy series with an antihero demon by author Debra Dunbar. WARNING: This series has laugh-out loud antics, an OCD werewolf, and a sexy angel. Get ready to binge read this bestselling antihero urban fantasy series! This Imp Series set includes: *KINGDOM OF LIES* *EXODUS* *QUEEN OF THE DAMNED* What readers are saying about the Imp Series :"Funny as hell." "The Imp Series is now in my top ten favorite series." "Laughs galore!" "This series is excellent and truly one of my favorites of all times." "Dunbar has created one of my favorite characters in Sam, the imp." "The character growth, the signature laugh out loud moments, the impy antics....This series... is truly in the top three of my favorite series ever." "Debra's Imp Series is a must read for any Urban Fantasy fan." If you like Shannon Mayer, K.F. Breene, Shayne Silvers, Hailey Edwards, or Yasmine Galenorn, you'll love this series. The Imp world includes demons, angels, werewolves, elves, vampires, and more.
When Chores Were Done
Author: Jerry Apps
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760325529
Category : Chain O' Lakes Region (Wis.)
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Midwest in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s was a special place-a place where parents and children worked side by side to eke out a living from the land, and neighbors stuck by each other through good times and bad. In this affectionate, insightful collection of stories, Jerry Apps takes us to that world. He relives the toughness of farm life-plowing the soil with horses, milking cows by hand, putting in long days with heavy, dangerous machinery. He shows us the lighter side too, as he peddles his father's massive rutabaga harvest and gets to know the neighbor boys-and their personal dictionary of cuss words. We meet Frank, Pinky, and Harry, three farmers whose love of music could transform an entire community; Morty, the odd loner whom only a few wild animals could understand; and Fanny, the extraordinary collie whose role on the farm was as important as that of any human being. Withing each story we see just how warm, loving, and supremely educational growing up on a farm could be, for it is here that a young child learns not only how to take the head off a chicken and drive a tractor like a grown-up, but to deal with illness, disability, and death. Resonating with poingnancy and humor, When Chores Were Done contains stories you'll want to read over and over again. Jerry Apps is a master storyteller who writes through the eyes of a child and with the wisdom of a man. Through the tales are personal, their lessons are universal.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760325529
Category : Chain O' Lakes Region (Wis.)
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
The Midwest in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s was a special place-a place where parents and children worked side by side to eke out a living from the land, and neighbors stuck by each other through good times and bad. In this affectionate, insightful collection of stories, Jerry Apps takes us to that world. He relives the toughness of farm life-plowing the soil with horses, milking cows by hand, putting in long days with heavy, dangerous machinery. He shows us the lighter side too, as he peddles his father's massive rutabaga harvest and gets to know the neighbor boys-and their personal dictionary of cuss words. We meet Frank, Pinky, and Harry, three farmers whose love of music could transform an entire community; Morty, the odd loner whom only a few wild animals could understand; and Fanny, the extraordinary collie whose role on the farm was as important as that of any human being. Withing each story we see just how warm, loving, and supremely educational growing up on a farm could be, for it is here that a young child learns not only how to take the head off a chicken and drive a tractor like a grown-up, but to deal with illness, disability, and death. Resonating with poingnancy and humor, When Chores Were Done contains stories you'll want to read over and over again. Jerry Apps is a master storyteller who writes through the eyes of a child and with the wisdom of a man. Through the tales are personal, their lessons are universal.