Ossie the Otter


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A five-month-old otter pup tries to survive on its own in the Alaskan wilderness after being separated from his mother and twin brother.







Tougher Tuesday Crosswords


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Now there's a crossword collection for every level of solver, from word game newcomers to experienced experts who confidently use a pen, even when completing total brainbusters. Just like the crosswords in most newspapers, this fun series is organized by days of the week. You'll find the very simplest puzzles in Easy Monday (no unfamiliar words); ever-more difficult ones on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Killer Thursday; and unbelievably challenging, cranium-crushing examples in the Friday compilation--the hardest crosswords in America. From "Street Names," the perfect puzzle for novices, to the mind-melting "Weekend Warrior," these super puzzlers offer plenty of smart entertainment.




Top Livestock Farming


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Return to the Last Chance Zoo


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Head keeper Ken is world-famous for never turning a difficult animal away. Ken's zoo gives a 'last chance', offering a home to all those animals whose misbehaviour or strange habits have led to their exclusion from other zoos. But Ken and his wife adore animals, and have collected a team of keepers who share their passion and their unusual approach to animal care. However naughty or difficult an animal, Ken's zoo will always give them plenty of care and understanding. Remaining forever calm, Ken is infinitely resourceful with his network of world-wide contacts - and always thrives on a crisis. This time, he's got beavers who won't stop building dams, unruly ostriches, a baby crocodile with teething problems, and a baby giraffe afraid of heights ... And, when the Council decide to close the zoo, there's a dragon at the gates ...




72 Puzzles from the Daily Paper


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A perfect choice for both novices and experts--Games World of Puzzles magazine Two great collections, 144 puzzles in all, will delight and test the skills of any crossword lover! What makes these puzzles, from the New York Sun, the best ever? They're carefully edited so those obscure words that nobody actually uses (like Elul, eland, and ogee) are out and solving pleasure is in, thanks to tricky clues and witty puns. Most of the puzzles--such as And the Nominees Are about the Oscar contenders--have clever and original themes that add to the fun. (The crossword title hints at the topic). Plus, solvers will enjoy the wide range of difficulty which is indicated by the number of stars on top. Those that come from the Monday paper are simple, but the Friday puzzles, especially the themeless Weekend Warrior crosswords, are the toughest in America. They will challenge even the best solvers--and inspire newcomers to the world of crosswords to work their way up!










Oregon Coast - Insiders Guide


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From fishing, clamming, and crabbing to whale-watching and camping, this guide to Oregon's Coast shows the way to the best outdoor recreation opportunities from Astoria to Brookings along U.S. Highway 101. In addition to the rugged outdoor beauty that it showcases, this guide will take you to the arts venues on the coast, introduce you to its festivals and annual events, and show the way to fine golf opportunities. Along the way are the area's best hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and shopping opportunities -- making this guide the perfect traveling companion. And if the taste of Tillamook cheese fresh from the factory convinces you that a coastal lifestyle is your newfound dream, the information on real estate, neighborhoods, and schools will inform your decisions.