Author : Carolita Blythe
Publisher : Carolita Blythe
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 29,97 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1585711837
Souci Alexander, a poor young woman from the mountainous interior of Jamaica, agrees to a platonic marriage to Lewis Montrose, a politician who needs her to further his career and his chances at winning the election. Souci initially enjoys her new luxurious lifestyle, but her feelings change from exhilaration to anxiety when just as she develops real feelings for her husband, she discovers his dark and violent past--one he never intended to be revealed.
Author : Pat Senson
Publisher : McClelland & Stewart
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,59 MB
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0771079699
Birds do it, and bees do it, so do all animals, some of them in weird and wonderful ways. Quirks & Quarks' latest book explores the more bizarre behaviours of more than 100 creatures, from barnacles to Panda bears. The tiny spider that has to tear off one of its two huge sex organs just to be able to get around; the sea slug that produces a powerful love drug and mates with both males and females; the bedbug that stabs its penis into the female's abdomen — the range of animal sexual practices is mind-boggling. And it's not only reproduction that has them doing very strange things. There's a beetle that shoots a stream of boiling hot, toxic liquid when it's threatened; a lizard that can run on water; a shrimp that explodes its prey. Quirks & Quarks' latest guide is much more than a catalogue of peculiar practices, it's an engrossing look at the astonishing behaviours different animals have evolved in order to survive and reproduce. With an introduction by Bob McDonald, host of Quirks & Quarks.
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Page : 1358 pages
File Size : 10,19 MB
Release : 1941
Category : Copyright
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Author : Gloria A. Tveten
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 16,96 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603440364
"With John and Gloria Tveten as your guides, even a walk across an empty lot can turn into a memorable lesson in the abundance of life." "For more than two decades, the Tvetens' weekly "Nature Trails" column in the Houston Chronicle introduced readers to the miracles of nature that surround them every day. Nature at Your Doorstep gathers in one volume some of the best of these columns, revealing the bounty of plants and animals available within the familiar surroundings of home and region. With updated commentaries and original drawings; the Tvetens open our eyes to the plants and animals thriving in the backyard, the park, the campground, or the family's vacation spot." "In addition to neighborhood flowers, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, they also take this opportunity to focus on a particular love of John Tveten's - insects. From butterflies and beetles to mosquitoes and moths, the "six-legged horde" receives admiring treatment, revealing the huge number and variety of bugs that occupy our space. With the Tvetens' intimate and knowledgeable descriptions, you are sure to begin viewing the nature at your doorstep in a whole new way."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Juan Diaz-Pujals
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 35,58 MB
Release : 2023-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9358838418
"Join Gaston, an inquisitive and adventurous feline, on an extraordinary journey through the wondrous landscapes of Marina Willows. In his quest for cosmic enlightenment, Gaston encounters an array of enchanting characters, from whimsical parrots and bright snakes to the mysterious Ciguapa with backward feet. Guided by the Sages of infinite wealth, power, adventure, kindness, and beauty, Gaston embarks on a mission to unlock the universe's deepest secrets. As the story unfolds, explore the dazzling landscapes, breathtaking encounters, and the transformative power of the overflowing well in 'Mister Universe.' This captivating tale celebrates the multifaceted dimensions of life, from boundless power to infinite love, all within the embrace of Marina Willows and the expanse of the universe."
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Publisher : New York : H.V. Wilson
Page : 844 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 1936
Category : Music
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Author : Alvin Silverstein
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 28,11 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761325116
Describes insects, spiders, and other non-mammals most commonly owned as pets, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.
Author : David George Gordon
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 20,2 MB
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1607744376
With its stylish new package, updated information on the health and environmental benefits of insect eating, and breed-your-own instructions, this new edition of The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook is the go-to resource for anyone interested in becoming an entomological epicure. For many Americans, eating a lowly insect is something you’d only do on a dare. But with naturalist and noted bug chef David George Gordon, bug-eating is fun, exciting, and downright delicious! Now you can impress, enlighten, and entertain your family and friends with Gordon’s one-of-a-kind recipes. Spice things up at the next neighborhood potluck with a big bowl of Orthopteran Orzo—pasta salad with a cricket-y twist. Conquer your fear of spiders with a Deep-Fried Tarantula. And for dessert, why not try a White Chocolate and Wax Worm Cookie? (They’re so tasty, the kids will be begging for seconds!) Today, there are more reasons than ever before to explore entomophagy (that’s bug-eating, by the way). It’s an environmentally-friendly source of protein: Research shows that bug farming reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is exponentially more water-efficient than farming for beef, chicken, or pigs. Mail-order bugs are readily available online—but if you’re more of a DIY-type, The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook includes plenty of tips for sustainably harvesting or raising your own. Filled with anecdotes, insights, and practical how-tos, The Eat-A-Bug Cookbook is a perfect primer for anyone interested in becoming an entomological epicure.
Author : George Selden
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 12,27 MB
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1466863625
After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talking Broadway mouse, and Tucker's sidekick, Harry the Cat. The escapades of these four friends in bustling New York City makes for lively listening and humorous entertainment. And somehow, they manage to bring a taste of success to the nearly bankrupt newsstand. Join Chester Cricket and his friends in this classic children's book by George Selden, with illustrations by Garth Williams. The Cricket in Times Square is a 1961 Newbery Honor Book.
Author : Marc Tyler Nobleman
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 22,19 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402729683
Describes three hundred sixty-five fun activities for children, from creating an underwater city to volunteering at an animal shelter.
