A tale for children of a rabbit who envies the zebras who frequent the watering hole outside his classroom. Abbott wishes he could play and live the carefree life he sees the zebras have. What is he willing to do to be a zebra? What will his friends think of this? Will they forgive him for what he does?
Zebra is absolutely certain he’ll be able to direct everyone to appear on the correct page, at the appropriate time, without any mishaps, unnecessary drama, or hurt feelings. It’s an ABC book, for goodness’ sake. How difficult can it be? Oh, dear. Zebra forgot about Moose. A hilarious reinvention of the classic alphabet book - not to be missed!
Ray Bradbury [RL 6 IL 7-12] The nursery of the Hadleys ultra- modern Happylife Home transforms itself into a sinister African veldt. Theme: technology out of control. 42 pages. Tale Blazers.
Renowned primatologist Robert Sapolsky offers a completely revised and updated edition of his most popular work, with over 225,000 copies in print Now in a third edition, Robert M. Sapolsky's acclaimed and successful Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers features new chapters on how stress affects sleep and addiction, as well as new insights into anxiety and personality disorder and the impact of spirituality on managing stress. As Sapolsky explains, most of us do not lie awake at night worrying about whether we have leprosy or malaria. Instead, the diseases we fear-and the ones that plague us now-are illnesses brought on by the slow accumulation of damage, such as heart disease and cancer. When we worry or experience stress, our body turns on the same physiological responses that an animal's does, but we do not resolve conflict in the same way-through fighting or fleeing. Over time, this activation of a stress response makes us literally sick. Combining cutting-edge research with a healthy dose of good humor and practical advice, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers explains how prolonged stress causes or intensifies a range of physical and mental afflictions, including depression, ulcers, colitis, heart disease, and more. It also provides essential guidance to controlling our stress responses. This new edition promises to be the most comprehensive and engaging one yet.
A high-born lady of scandalous origins meets a Highlander with seductive designs in this “thoroughly satisfying Regency romance” (Publishers Weekly). The illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent might be expected to pursue various dubious professions—actress, artist's model, or even courtesan. Victoria Knight, however, has become a governess. It's a respectable choice, until she travels to Scotland to meet her new charges. The younger brothers of Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, aren't children at all. They're brawny, wild Highland men. As for the Earl, he's handsome, guarded, and far too compelling . . . especially for a woman with a dark secret. Nick's unmarriageable brothers require civilizing instruction, while Nick needs a sensible wife. Miss Knight seems to fit the bill on both counts. But he soon discovers there is more to Victoria than he thought. It's not just her notorious origins, or the danger that's followed her all the way to Scotland. It's the fiery loyalty beneath that sedate façade. The real Victoria, is the woman Nick is starting to desire desperately. And what an earl wants, he'll use every seductive means to get . . .
Against the vivid Serengeti plains, Sarah Hutton must discover the truth behind her brother's murder. But is the devastatingly attractive Benjamin Ndlovo-a man from her past-someone who can help her? Or will he strip bare all her defenses and her pride? Wildlife poachers add to the danger to life on the Hutton game farm in Tanzania, but Sarah knows her yearning and erotic fantasies for Benjamin may lead her into something even worse-she may be falling for a dark and dangerous man who killed her brother. Sarah doesn't know what to think about Benjamin anymore, but she finds herself hopelessly attracted to him-and giving into her deepest desires to be possessed by this beautiful man.
The Great English Short-Story Writers is a compilation of some of the most renowned and influential short stories in English literature. This collection showcases a diverse range of writing styles, themes, and narrative techniques that have shaped the evolution of the short story genre. From the gothic tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the modernist experiments of Virginia Woolf, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the development of the short story form. Each story is accompanied by insightful commentary that illuminates the author's artistic choices and literary significance. The anthology is a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in the history of English short fiction. The Great English Short-Story Writers is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolution of the short story genre and its enduring impact on literature.
Earth is a strange and alluring place. There are those who visit it. Those who abandon it. And those who spend their entire lives just trying to understand it. Within these pages lies twenty curious tales that will take you on a journey through space, time, and reality. What do a seventeen-foot-tall traveler, a sinister government factory in the middle of nowhere, a hollow tree used for monthly meetings, and a mysterious hotel with a spectral staff all have in common? Read on, brave adventurer, and perhaps you'll find the answers.