Watchers


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A “superior thriller”(Oakland Press) about a man, a dog, and a terrifying threat that could only have come from the imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods. That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation...




The Wave Watcher's Companion


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A lively, revealing look at waves of all kinds from the bestselling author of The Cloudspotter's Guide Get ready for a global journey like no other-a passionate enthusiast's exploration of waves that begins with a quiet afternoon at the shore and ends with the world-class Hawaiian surf, making side trips to reveal the ups and downs of brain waves, radio waves, infrared waves, microwaves, shock waves, light waves, and much more.




The National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Watcher's Handbook


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The National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Watcher's Handbook from Joe La Tourette and the National Wildlife Federation is an authoritative guide to when, where, and how to watch North American animals in their natural habitats.




A Bird Watcher's Guide to Blue Jays


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Birds can be beautiful creatures—with some pretty quirky habits. Blue jays, for example, rub ants on themselves when they molt to soothe their skin. They can also mimic other animals’ voices, such as a hawk’s cry. This volume, presented in journal format, offers a wealth of information about the backyard life of a blue jay. Science curriculum topics such as habitats, adaptations, predators, and more are included in this engaging account. Readers will want to begin bird-watching themselves after finding out more about this brightly colored bird.




A Bird Watcher's Guide to Woodpeckers


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"Woodpeckers are usually easier to hear than they are to spot. Their pointed beak hammers into tree bark at a speed of 25 miles (40 km) per hour. They're looking for some tasty bugs to eat in the inner layers of a tree. There's so much more to a woodpecker's interesting life, and readers will find all they need to know in this instructive and entertaining book, a bird-watcher's journal of woodpecker info. Cool facts and amazing photographs are the stars of this must-read."




A Bird Watcher's Guide to Hummingbirds


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Hummingbirds may be the most jaw-dropping birds. Their wings flap 80 times per second and they can also hover. Astonishing facts like these abound in this guide to the diminutive bird, in the appealing guise of a young bird watcher's journal. The narrator takes readers under his wing, showing them how they, too, can be bird watchers while addressing important science concepts accompanied by beautiful photographs of hummingbirds in flight.




A Bird Watcher's Guide to Robins


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Winter-weary people everywhere rejoice when they finally spy robins, an early sign of spring. These cheery birds can be seen hopping on lawns, tugging worms out of the ground. This delightful account of a young bird watcher’s discoveries about robins will both entertain and educate future ornithologists about the robin’s habitat, nest-making behaviors, migratory habits, and other adaptations. Beautifully designed, this volume enthusiastically promotes the hobby of bird-watching.




A Bird Watcher's Guide to Mockingbirds


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If there’s one bird that might win the “best actor” award in the feathered world, it’s the mockingbird. This winged wonder can learn more than 180 songs in just a few months, imitating the calls of other birds but also dog-barking and even car alarms! This is truly one bird to watch and one that readers will love learning about in the pages of this fascinating volume. The journal-like format unites a cheerful narrative about the bird-watching hobby with life-science facts about the mockingbird.







The God Watchers


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Access the blueprint that will transform your world! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. —Jesus, John 20:21 What is God’s will for my life? Christians have asked this question for centuries. In recent years, the desperate have flooded conferences, attended events, and traveled to the latest, greatest seminars in hope of answering this nagging question and bring true peace to their seeking souls. Could it be that we are looking for purpose in all the wrong places? Jesus left us with the secret to knowing God’s will—and doing it. Every step of the way, He followed a model in fulfilling His purpose—He watched the Father. In Don Nori Sr.’s prolific new book, you will gain prophetic insight that shows you how to: Sharpen your spiritual eyesight and see what God is doing in the spirit realm Overcome distractions preventing you from seeing how God is moving Clearly hear what the Father is saying as you spend time in His Presence It all begins here. Model Jesus. Watch the Father. Fulfill your destiny!