The very youngest of readers can join BOZ, Drew, and Gracie as they head to the zoo to see all of the animals that God created, in this fun-filled board book. Full color.
Join Jake Collins, singer-songwriter, rock and roll star, and all around sexy guy; Ray, an old crazy librarian; Sa'li, a female Cherokee retro-warrior with a bad attitude; Drummer Dave, a optimistic drummer bordering on total madness; Mara, gorgeous young thief, with a talent for scavenging and making conversation; Big T, a bear of a mountain man bent on revenge and some great barbeque; Bradley, a seven foot tall, 450 pound government created experimental killing machine with a childlike sense of humor, and Garcia Garcia, an East LA want-to-be, urbane refugee and ticket scalper, who was also a drag queen on alternate Thursday nights, as one world ends and another begins, in this thrilling adventure story that brought them all together to survive, make a new life, and try to figure out who they are becoming if they live through the day to find out.
Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family North Carolina leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children’s museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. The whole family will enjoy… Riding the rails and taking in the sights aboard a steam locomotive on the Great Smoky Mountain Railway Getting wet on Sliding Rock, a 150-foot natural waterslide, and exploring the waterfalls at Pisgah National Forest Celebrating the holiday spirit in McAdenville, better known as Christmastown USA, where every December the small community shines bright with more than 350,000 Christmas lights Traveling the world and getting wild at the many exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo, one of the largest walk-through zoos on the planet
At Coney Island's Mermaid Parade, Jeremy's eyes lock on the Wonder Wheel — and a plan to rob the host of a friendly visit takes hold. "LORDS" drags you into the pulse of Brooklyn, 1996, where every heartbeat is laced with risk and desire. Mark Brandstetter's "LORDS" is a gritty, electrifying tale that snatches you into a whirlwind of loyalty and betrayal. Jeremy, turning his back on college for a crime-fueled adrenaline rush, is ensnared by love and a heist that spirals out of control. Manny, fighting to rescue his father, sacrifices everything, while Mary’s heart is a battlefield, torn between love and loyalty. As their world teeters on the brink, Paulie, desperate for revenge, pulls a rogue cop into their chaos, threatening their already fragile existence. Brandstetter's prose hits hard and fast, capturing the raw, reckless spirit of youth. "LORDS" promises a gripping ride through the dark streets of desire and redemption, holding you captive until the very end. Pick it up — but be warned, you won't put it down.
Step inside the weird and wonderful world of zoos, where all four corners of our planet come together. Venture behind the scenes to uncover the secrets of the amazing animals and army of staff that make up these awesome attractions and vital conservation centres. Find out what keeps zookeepers busy as they care for hundreds of different animals, from mini meerkats to enormous elephants. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, moreish meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. Marvel at how courageous zookeepers learn to look after dangerous animals. Learn about the valuable research and conservation efforts that are so crucial for protecting our most vulnerable species. Featuring only the best zoos from around the world, this ebook takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime trip through zoo life to discover the enormous amounts of ingenuity and care it takes to make safe homes and futures for wild and endangered animals. Featuring stunning visuals that encapsulate the essence of zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks, Behind the Scenes at the Zoo is the perfect way to experience those hidden lives in a way that you've never imagined.
Selena has done some things that don’t make her proud. Dating a married man who has two kids of his own didn’t stop her from wanting to have a life with him. She fell into that crazy saying, having a piece of a man is better than having no man at all. She became Theo Carter’s mistress and to their union, Zell and Boz were born. Zell and Boz have worshiped the ground their father, Theo, used to walk on. According to what Selena told them their entire life, he was a Real Man who would do anything for her and his girls. Once they find out the truth about their parents’ relationship, will they be able to forgive their mother for birthing them into a dysfunctional family? Selena finds out she and her girls have had an extra set of eyes watching their every move. Blaze left Dallas and started a new life far away from the city that dealt him just as much pain as it did wealth. Although Blaze left, he kept his hand on his little sisters’ lives without them knowing. A mishap suddenly puts all four of Theo’s kids in the same room. Will they be able to put their father’s infidelity behind them and develop a sibling love that heals the pain of broken trust?
Lexi Carmichael: helping geeks everywhere get some. Okay, so it’s not exactly as it seems, but that’s what’s happening on the dating reality show called Geeks Get Some that I, geek extraordinaire Lexi Carmichael, have been called to work on. Not that I’m a fan of reality shows (I can barely deal with my own reality). Still, I’ve been sent to Hollywood to find a hacker who’s screwing with the results of the show’s online voting system. So what happens when I get there? Well, the producers convince me to continue my investigation from the inside. And what should be an easy hunt for the hacker turns ugly when he sets his sights on me. Add to that a studio obsessed with ratings, a bunch of nerdy contestants, and my own confusing love life, and unraveling this mystery might make me a star...or get me killed. This book is approximately 75,000 words Carina Press acknowledges the editorial services of Alissa Davis Other Books in the Lexi Carmichael Mystery Series: No One Lives Twice (Book 1) No One To Trust (Book 2) No Money Down (Book 2.5) — Novella No Place Like Rome (Book 3) No Biz Like Showbiz (Book 4) No Test for the Wicked (Book 5) No Woman Left Behind (Book 6) No Room for Error (Book 7) No Strings Attached (Book 8) No Living Soul (Book 9) No Regrets (Book 10) And Coming Soon: No Stone Unturned (Book 11) No Title Yet (Book 12 — LOL!)
Hollow Daze is the fictional account of an imaginary publishing house and the shenanigans that occur between the publishers and the writers whose books have been published by this publishing house. The novel is written in a semi-documentary style, with excerpts from the works that each of the writers have had published, all of it covered by the dark umbrella called Urban Fiction, meaning that the writers are African-Americans or Euro-Americans trying to write Black.
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