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A small furry prayer: dog rescue and the meaning of life
Par Steven Kotler. 2011
During the economic downturn, a journalist and his girlfriend moved from Los Angeles to a small farm in Chimayo, New…
Mexico, to start a dog rescue. Often surprised by the dogs in his care, he delves into science, psychology, philosophy, history and religion to learn more about animal behavior. He also strives to come to terms with the inevitability of loss. Some strong languageDinosaurs in your backyard: The Coolest, Scariest Creatures Ever Found in the USA!
Par Alan Barnard, Hugh Brewster. 2009
Presents facts learned from fossilized evidence of dinosaur species that roamed the North American continent millions of years ago, like…
the Stegosaurus of Colorado. Discusses size, eating habits, head crests, skull shapes, tail clubs, raptor claws, and dinosaur descendants. For grades 3-6. 2009Pteranodon: the life story of a pterosaur
Par Ruth Ashby, Phil Wilson. 2005
Examines the probable life cycle of a large flying reptile that lived in North America millions of years ago. Describes…
the Pteranodon's experiences hatching from an egg, learning to fly and hunt for his own food, escaping from enemies, and attracting a mate. For grades 2-4. 2005The hard questions: 100 questions to ask before you say, "I do"
Par Susan Piver. 2000
Exercises for couples contemplating marriage to help gain a deeper understanding of each other and strengthen intimate bonds. Topics range…
from money and sex to having children and organizing a home. Bestseller. 2000Time traveler: in search of dinosaurs and ancient mammals from Montana to Mongolia
Par Michael Novacek, Michael J Novacek. 2002
Paleontologist and author of Dinosaurs of the Flaming Cliffs (RC 44068) describes his adventures in the field, traveling to far-flung…
corners of the world and unearthing important fossils. Discusses techniques used in dating and establishing provenance and in reconstructing the geography of ages long past. 2002A return to love: reflections on the principles of a Course in miracles
Par Marianne Williamson. 1992
Williamson, a lecturer in the areas of spirituality and new thought, believes that love is an essential element in the…
healing of the world. She says humans are born with love, yet as they grow older love is replaced with fear as they learn about competition, sickness, guilt, death, and limitations. Her book provides a guide for a journey back to love. BestsellerReal ponies don't go oink!
Par Patrick F McManus, Patrick F. McManus. 1991
In this collection of essays, McManus again treats his audience to the exploits of his wife Bun, his buddies Retch…
and Eddie, and himself. He recounts the events that led to his dog's climbing a tree, to the class clown's finally making the fierce math teacher laugh, and to the garage door's gobbling up the dog. He tells of the problems in pouring a concrete walk and of fireworks with the potential to bring down a B-29. BestsellerMammoths on the move
Par Lisa Wheeler, Kurt Cyrus. 2006
Join a pack of woolly mammoths as they trek south for the winter, braving fierce storms, deadly predators, and raging…
rivers while making their slow journey across the gorgeous unspoiled lands of this continent until finally they reach their goal. The author draws readers into the mystery of prehistory and of one of the most awesome beasts to ever walk the earth. For grades K-3What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? (Journeys 2014)
Par Steve Jenkins, Robin Page. 2009
A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with…
their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).