A heartfelt story that celebrates picture books and reminds us real heroes come in all shapes and sizes Willow the Armadillo loves picture books. More than anything, she wants to be the hero in a picture book of her very own. She knows that achieving her dream will take a lot of work, so she studies hard at Picture Book Academy and signs up for many auditions. But she just can’t seem to land a leading role! After one last heartbreaking rejection, she heads to the library for some peace and quiet, and instead finds . . . chaos! And that’s when Willow discovers something even better than being a hero in a book.
“Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology Perhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom? Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably answer this question in The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter. This informative book traces the spread of the nine-banded armadillo from its first notice in South Texas late in the 1840s to its current range east to Florida and north to Missouri. The authors look at the armadillo’s natural history and habitat as well as the role of humans in promoting its spread, projecting that the animal is increasing in both range and number, continuing its ecological success in areas where habitat and climate are favorable. The book also contributes to a long-standing research theme in geography: the relationship between humans and wildlife. It explores the armadillo’s value to the medical community in current research in Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) as well as commercial uses, and abuses, of the armadillo in recent times. Of particular note is the author’s engaging look at the armadillo as a symbol of popular culture, the efforts now underway to make it a “totem animal” symbolizing the easy-going lifestyles of some Sunbelt cities, and the spread of the craze for armadilliana to other urban centers.
Gertie the Sussex chicken has always been curious about what lies beyond her farmyard. When she spots some colorful butterflies fluttering gracefully in the distance, she follows them past wheat fields, brooks, and trees—until it grows dark, and she realizes the farm is nowhere in sight. Gertie decides to see where her feet will take her. What she finds is Willow, a jackrabbit who loves exploring as much as she does. As they travel together through the tough Texas terrain, they make more new friends, each with unique strengths that help them overcome the dangers they face. But their greatest adventure is yet to come—the search for a place they can all call home.
Trapped in the depths of an arctic winter, there’s more to fear than just the cold ... Strange volcanic activity. Signs in the heavens. Natural disasters on a global scale. It's enough to make Christians wonder if the end times are near. But not enough to keep Kennedy from Alaska for her best friend's big day. After getting stranded off road, Kennedy's only concern is to find shelter. But as the endless night progresses, she'll face dangers far more insidious than the freezing weather ... One of Alana Terry's most thrilling novels to date, Secluded is the eighth book in the bestselling Christian suspense series you can't put down. Grab your copy now ... just be prepared to stay up late!
Kennedy thought she was in danger before, but she hasn’t seen anything yet. Being kidnapped, getting beaten up by a belligerent cop, and finding herself on a hijacked airplane might have been scary, but nothing can prepare missionary kid Kennedy Stern for the faith-stretching trials that await her during her last two years of college. The fast-paced, page-turning conclusion to the Kennedy Stern Christian suspense series tackles issues of persecution, women’s rights, and free speech, while offering the same degree of excitement, adrenaline, and danger you’ve come to expect from Women of Faith award-winning author Alana Terry. Download this three-in-one bundle now to read the dramatic conclusion to the Kennedy Stern Christian suspense series.
Willow Lamott’s best friend is a convicted killer, and no one in the small town of Gilt Hollow will let her forget it. Over four long years, she’s tried to fade into the background—but none of that matters when Ashton Keller comes striding into school, fresh out of juvie and fueled by revenge. The moment their eyes meet, Willow no longer feels invisible. Drawn to the vulnerability behind Ashton’s mask of rage, she sinks deeper into his sinister world and begins to question whether he’s a villain, a savior, or both. Ashton thought he wanted vengeance, until Willow Lamott stepped back into his life. Now he longs to clear his name and become the person she sees in him. But the closer they get to uncovering the truth, the darker the secrets become, and Ashton wonders if his return to Gilt Hollow will destroy everyone he loves.
This book is written with the love of animals. To help others learn about life, nature, how animals can help teach us life answers to questions, to learn how other cultures might feel, learn and love the animals.
What if everything you knew to be the truth was a lie? Every memory you have now shrouded in doubt of its validity. Willow Morganti didn’t think twice before jumping behind the wheel of her guardian’s classic convertible, allowing the thrill of the open road to take her away from her humdrum life. She never dreamed her sense of adventure would guide her into the middle of a battlefield on the streets of New Orleans, leaving her stranded in the one place she was warned never to venture. What happens when superstition becomes a reality, allowing all the things that go bump in the night, to come after her?
