Pigfoot and Pigeon Hands finds Kenroy and Itchy up a tree, a black mango tree, just hanging out. Kenroy regales his friend with a story told to him by Granny years, before. It is the story of a man folks called Pigfoot.A recent report indicated the disappearance of 52% of wildlife species since 1970. In this context, Pigfoot and Pigeon Hands, the third book in the Kenroy series, is a timely tool fostering the development of those attitudes and insights that lead to a respect for living things and the environment. The story within the story deals with perhaps the most dramatic instance of wildlife extinction in modern times, that of the passenger pigeons. 100 years ago. "Promoting respect for life" is but one of the four developmental goals stipulated among the talking points for interactive bibliotherapy herein. The others being: enhancing self- esteem and clarifying self-perception, increased discernment respecting interpersonal relationships, and stimulating the search for meaning. If the dying birds had been parrots, what might have been their last words to humankind? "You're next", perhaps? Views: 210
13 year-old Dexter is thrust onto Pozzelby's throne after his family is murdered by unknown conspirators. With only a handful of people he can trust, Dexter must unravel and stop the conspiracy, before he becomes its next victim. 'Dexter of Pozzelby' is a YA fantasy combining humor with serious fantasy adventure.In one horrible night, 13 year-old Dexter's family is murdered and he is forced to assume the throne of Pozzelby. He's whisked away in the night and taken to Pozzelby Castle, an ancient structure so large that most of it has been sealed off and forgotten for centuries. With only a handful of people whom he can trust, Dexter must unravel the conspiracy responsible for the deaths of his family members, before becoming its next victim. 'Dexter of Pozzelby' is a YA fantasy that combines humor with serious fantasy adventure. Views: 210
When a construction worker, Jasper, is involved in a workplace accident that renders him blind, he begins a journey, seeing more than he could ever dream possible. After a near death experience, Jasper is...Take a step into a world of spiritual domain. When a construction worker, Jasper, is involved in a workplace accident that renders him blind, he begins a journey, seeing more than he ever dreamed possible. After a near death experience, Jasper is granted a second chance at life. Waking in a hospital, he crosses paths with a company of Seven divine Angels. Diagnosed to have brain damage, Jasper becomes ensnared in spiritual warfare between Angels and Demons.A specific band of Demons, ‘The Insufferable Six,’ try to thwart the good efforts of the Seven Angels at every turn, but can Jasper be the element to tip the balance for good or evil? Find out how Seven Celestial friends help lead a blind man to prove his worth to God and ultimately save the planet earth from its utter demise.May this story stir the heart of every reader and inspire him or her to lift their eyes with wonder in this non-stop action adventure. Open your wings and soar into the pages of this haloed epic narrative. Views: 210
The Odyssey of Sam Meecham is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Charles E. Fritch is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Charles E. Fritch then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 210
A courier of the Russian Czar must race against time and the Siberian elements to deliver a crucial message of an impeding Tartar invasion and possible treachery. Views: 209
In less than 24 hours, Phragmites will release their seed to the world, carrying the contagion with it. Fast-paced scifi techno-thriller novella reads like it could happen today.Every November, in the northeast, when the air is crisp and strong gusts sweep against a quilted sky, Phragmites will jettison their seed in one spectacular and wondrous event that can easily be mistaken for the first snow flurries of the season. But their legions are on the move, quietly increasing their ranks.Two field biologists from N.J. Fish & Wildlife discover a pair of waterfowl clinging to a metal cleat with twig-like growths protruding from their skulls and have traced the contagion to a common marsh grass called Phragmites. Shortly after their reporting to the CDC, the contagion has found a human host, then another and another. In less than 24 hours, Phragmites will release their seed to the world, carrying the contagion with it. The event happens quickly and is known among those who study this grass as, November Seed. Views: 209
The Reluctant Weapon is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Howard L. Myers is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Howard L. Myers then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 209
Necessity: the sequel to the acclaimed The Just City and The Philosopher Kings, Jo Walton's tales of gods, humans, and what they have to learn from one another.
More than sixty-five years ago, Pallas Athena founded the Just City on an island in the eastern Mediterranean, placing it centuries before the Trojan War, populating it with teachers and children from throughout human history, and committing it to building a society based on the principles of Plato's Republic. Among the City's children was Pytheas, secretly the god Apollo in human form.
Sixty years ago, the Just City schismed into five cities, each devoted to a different version of the original vision.
Forty years ago, the five cities managed to bring their squabbles to a close. But in consequence of their struggle, their existence finally came to the attention of Zeus, who can't allow them to remain in deep antiquity, changing the course of human history. Convinced by Apollo to spare the Cities, Zeus instead moved everything on the island to the planet Plato, circling its own distant sun.
Now, more than a generation has passed. The Cities are flourishing on Plato, and even trading with multiple alien species. Then, on the same day, two things happen. Pytheas dies as a human, returning immediately as Apollo in his full glory. And there's suddenly a human ship in orbit around Plato--a ship from Earth.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Views: 209
The worst has happened: Fleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. The Loyalists, meanwhile, fight desperately to preserve the rule of law in Familias Regnant space. Views: 209
A special Chronicles of St Mary's Christmas short story that is sure to entertain. If you love Jasper Fforde or Ben Aaronovitch, you won't be able to resist Jodi Taylor.It's Christmas at St Mary's and time for the traditional illicit jump. Except this one is perfectly legal. It's Major Guthrie's last jump. To the Battle of Bannockburn, no less. An important moment in History for two nations - one that warrants everyone's full attention.But Max soon finds herself grappling with a near-lethal game of pooh sticks, another avian incursion and two turbulent teenagers intent on piloting their own illegal jump. And that's all before they even get near fourteenth-century Scotland.For this is St Mary's and nothing is ever simple . . . Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me''A great mix of... Views: 209
Settling into her role as the elder’s assistant, she loses track of time. Sorrow, joy, hope, and the future loom ahead.
Habel gets into the swing of her life as the elder’s assistant and is ready to play host to any of the magical races who arrive at the tower. When the fifty-year union of the races takes place, she heads down to fetch the latest delegation only to find her family waiting.
It only takes her a few minutes to realize that they don’t recognize her until the elder calls her name. No one is born an elf. Their reunion can only last the day, but she makes it memorable.
A romantic link that was inevitable was struck, with an unlikely partner. She knew who he was at his touch, but she wasn’t supposed to know. So, what does she do now when she hovers between duty and desire? Decisions, decisions. Views: 208
