Author: T. R. Todd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151073886X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
“The Bahamas are famous for sun, sand—and swimming pigs.” —National Geographic In the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. It would not be a ruthless pirate, pioneering loyalists, a notorious drug kingpin, or the infamous Fyre Festival that would unveil Exuma to the world, but rather the most unlikely of creatures. Appearing in magazines, videos, newspapers, commercials, TV shows, and countless selfies, the Swimming Pigs of Exuma, in the Bahamas, have become a bucket-list sensation and have been named one of the marvels of the universe. But how did they reach this celebrity status? What made them so famous? And why, in February 2017, did so many of them die? Pigs of Paradise is an unlikely story of humble beginnings and a swift rise to stardom. With interviews from historians, world-renowned ecologists, famous pig owners, and boat captains, it thoughtfully considers what this phenomenon says about not only these animals but also about us.
Pigs of Paradise
Author: T. R. Todd
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151073886X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
“The Bahamas are famous for sun, sand—and swimming pigs.” —National Geographic In the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. It would not be a ruthless pirate, pioneering loyalists, a notorious drug kingpin, or the infamous Fyre Festival that would unveil Exuma to the world, but rather the most unlikely of creatures. Appearing in magazines, videos, newspapers, commercials, TV shows, and countless selfies, the Swimming Pigs of Exuma, in the Bahamas, have become a bucket-list sensation and have been named one of the marvels of the universe. But how did they reach this celebrity status? What made them so famous? And why, in February 2017, did so many of them die? Pigs of Paradise is an unlikely story of humble beginnings and a swift rise to stardom. With interviews from historians, world-renowned ecologists, famous pig owners, and boat captains, it thoughtfully considers what this phenomenon says about not only these animals but also about us.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151073886X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
“The Bahamas are famous for sun, sand—and swimming pigs.” —National Geographic In the middle of paradise, with billionaires and celebrities for neighbors, is an island populated only by swimming pigs. For decades, this archipelago of 365 islands would remain largely unknown to the world. It would not be a ruthless pirate, pioneering loyalists, a notorious drug kingpin, or the infamous Fyre Festival that would unveil Exuma to the world, but rather the most unlikely of creatures. Appearing in magazines, videos, newspapers, commercials, TV shows, and countless selfies, the Swimming Pigs of Exuma, in the Bahamas, have become a bucket-list sensation and have been named one of the marvels of the universe. But how did they reach this celebrity status? What made them so famous? And why, in February 2017, did so many of them die? Pigs of Paradise is an unlikely story of humble beginnings and a swift rise to stardom. With interviews from historians, world-renowned ecologists, famous pig owners, and boat captains, it thoughtfully considers what this phenomenon says about not only these animals but also about us.
Shadows and Temptations
Author: Janae
Publisher: Golden Phoenix Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In a world where magic whispers beneath the surface, Aria Brightmoore's life shatters on her 16th birthday when her latent powers roar to life, thrusting her into a captivating and dangerous new reality. Aria's awakening magic marks her as a force to be reckoned with, drawing her into the alluring halls of the Aurelian Academy of Magic. Here, she must navigate a mesmerizing realm of ancient sorcery, mythical creatures, and ruthless supernatural politics that will test her burgeoning witch powers to their limits. But mastering her abilities is only half the battle. Aria soon finds herself ensnared in a web of deadly magical intrigues, caught between two wickedly alluring princes: the charming heir to the kingdom, Prince Cyrus, and the darkly seductive foreign prince, Lucius. As Aria unravels their explosive secrets, she must also confront the forbidden desire that Prince Lucius ignites within her—a fire that both terrifies and enthralls her. In a world where magic can be both a blessing and a curse, Aria must decide where her true allegiance lies and embrace her destiny, even if it means unleashing a force that could reshape the very fabric of the realms forever. Step into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden romance in Shadows and Temptations, the first book in a captivating new series that will leave you breathless and craving more.
Publisher: Golden Phoenix Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
In a world where magic whispers beneath the surface, Aria Brightmoore's life shatters on her 16th birthday when her latent powers roar to life, thrusting her into a captivating and dangerous new reality. Aria's awakening magic marks her as a force to be reckoned with, drawing her into the alluring halls of the Aurelian Academy of Magic. Here, she must navigate a mesmerizing realm of ancient sorcery, mythical creatures, and ruthless supernatural politics that will test her burgeoning witch powers to their limits. But mastering her abilities is only half the battle. Aria soon finds herself ensnared in a web of deadly magical intrigues, caught between two wickedly alluring princes: the charming heir to the kingdom, Prince Cyrus, and the darkly seductive foreign prince, Lucius. As Aria unravels their explosive secrets, she must also confront the forbidden desire that Prince Lucius ignites within her—a fire that both terrifies and enthralls her. In a world where magic can be both a blessing and a curse, Aria must decide where her true allegiance lies and embrace her destiny, even if it means unleashing a force that could reshape the very fabric of the realms forever. Step into a world of magic, danger, and forbidden romance in Shadows and Temptations, the first book in a captivating new series that will leave you breathless and craving more.
Far Field
Author: Jim Carruth
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855787
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Far Field is the third and final book in The Auchensale Trilogy, a series of poetry cycles capturing the changing rural landscape of the West of Scotland. Following on from its predecessors Black Cart and Bale Fire, the book consists of three cycles bound together by footers. A number of poems in the early part of the book are in response to paintings by the Glasgow Boys particularly those painted during their time spent in agricultural communities. Many of the poems are highly personal with a number about family members. These include a series of elegies for his late father. It also focuses on the present day looking to the challenges ahead for the family farm and that passing baton to the next generation.
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
ISBN: 1788855787
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Far Field is the third and final book in The Auchensale Trilogy, a series of poetry cycles capturing the changing rural landscape of the West of Scotland. Following on from its predecessors Black Cart and Bale Fire, the book consists of three cycles bound together by footers. A number of poems in the early part of the book are in response to paintings by the Glasgow Boys particularly those painted during their time spent in agricultural communities. Many of the poems are highly personal with a number about family members. These include a series of elegies for his late father. It also focuses on the present day looking to the challenges ahead for the family farm and that passing baton to the next generation.
It Could Only Happen to Me
Author: Sharon Ann Hickey
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491758376
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Author Sharon Ann Hickey doesnt just have a black cloud that follows hershe has the whole storm system. Throughout her life, shes always had funny and unusual things happen to her. In It Could Only Happen to Me, she shares a forty-year collection of true, hilarious situations from her life. She has compiled humorous tales about vacations, children, husbands, dining out, and just normal everyday activities. The stories depict how an ordinary day for anyone else can turn into a funny chain of events for Hickey. A few of the stories include: Being turned down at the animal shelter for adopting a pet Having her shoes catch on fire at a concert Being involved in a showdown with a city bus Getting locked in a room with a goldfish Being mistaken for a lump of cement It Could Only Happen to Me speaks to anyone who has ever had a bad day. It shows that things could always be worse.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491758376
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Author Sharon Ann Hickey doesnt just have a black cloud that follows hershe has the whole storm system. Throughout her life, shes always had funny and unusual things happen to her. In It Could Only Happen to Me, she shares a forty-year collection of true, hilarious situations from her life. She has compiled humorous tales about vacations, children, husbands, dining out, and just normal everyday activities. The stories depict how an ordinary day for anyone else can turn into a funny chain of events for Hickey. A few of the stories include: Being turned down at the animal shelter for adopting a pet Having her shoes catch on fire at a concert Being involved in a showdown with a city bus Getting locked in a room with a goldfish Being mistaken for a lump of cement It Could Only Happen to Me speaks to anyone who has ever had a bad day. It shows that things could always be worse.
I Wish I Were Engulfed in Flames
Author: Jeni Decker
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616084855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The down and dirty world of one autism mom's journey from sex-ed to Santa...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616084855
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The down and dirty world of one autism mom's journey from sex-ed to Santa...
The Legendary Rabbit of Death - volume one [paperback]
Author: Ræchel Togden
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1898185271
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Rabbit of Death lives in the 'Cave of Everlasting Terror'. He rides out each day on his huge motorcycle to bring humorous chaos to the lives of rabbits in need of change. They greet him with trepidation, as he can be gruff and strange - but he is a kindly figure, even though he has a strange and startling way of helping. The rabbits he helps, join him in his mysterious world becoming the Rabbits of: Peace, Special Powers, Rainbows and Flyingness. But there are villains in the small Welsh rabbit town - the horrible chain-smoking rats Morgoth and Sowgoth Gizzardswill. The Rabbit of Death has to deal with them. These stories overflow with humour, word-play, and weird surprises. They carry a heart-warming message: everyone has skills and qualities that can be developed. Anyone can learn to become kind, creative, happy, and exciting.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1898185271
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Rabbit of Death lives in the 'Cave of Everlasting Terror'. He rides out each day on his huge motorcycle to bring humorous chaos to the lives of rabbits in need of change. They greet him with trepidation, as he can be gruff and strange - but he is a kindly figure, even though he has a strange and startling way of helping. The rabbits he helps, join him in his mysterious world becoming the Rabbits of: Peace, Special Powers, Rainbows and Flyingness. But there are villains in the small Welsh rabbit town - the horrible chain-smoking rats Morgoth and Sowgoth Gizzardswill. The Rabbit of Death has to deal with them. These stories overflow with humour, word-play, and weird surprises. They carry a heart-warming message: everyone has skills and qualities that can be developed. Anyone can learn to become kind, creative, happy, and exciting.
A CLEAN SLATE
Author: Laura Caldwell
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459246349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
A Clean Slate chronicles the days of Kelly McGraw, a Chicago woman who suddenly can’t remember the last five months of her life, a time when she was dumped by her soon-to-be fiancé and laid off by the company she thought would make her partner. Overwhelmed and confused but otherwise feeling wonderful, she begins to realize that she has a clean slate in life. She can do anything she wants, go anywhere she wants, be anything she wants. But what, exactly, does she want? Follow Kelly on a journey that includes her search to discover what caused her memory loss, an internship with a bad-boy British photographer, a Caribbean photo shoot, her boyfriend’s desire to come crawling back and, eventually, a brutal discovery that will cause her to reevaluate both her old and new lives.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459246349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
A Clean Slate chronicles the days of Kelly McGraw, a Chicago woman who suddenly can’t remember the last five months of her life, a time when she was dumped by her soon-to-be fiancé and laid off by the company she thought would make her partner. Overwhelmed and confused but otherwise feeling wonderful, she begins to realize that she has a clean slate in life. She can do anything she wants, go anywhere she wants, be anything she wants. But what, exactly, does she want? Follow Kelly on a journey that includes her search to discover what caused her memory loss, an internship with a bad-boy British photographer, a Caribbean photo shoot, her boyfriend’s desire to come crawling back and, eventually, a brutal discovery that will cause her to reevaluate both her old and new lives.
Do They Have a Pill for That?
Author: T.L. Shull
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532070500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Who would fathom little eight-year-old Pedee hanging himself? Why bring a pig to a counseling session? How could a stepfather burn his stepson? In Do They Have a Pill for That?, author T.L. Shull takes a walk through the mental health profession from the beginning to the end, as seen through a psychologist’s eyes who has practiced for thirty years. Experience the life stories of patients who struggle with stigma and their insurance companies whose bottom line is to cut costs, funding that is limited by state and governmental agencies regarding services of mental health. He shares client stories of people of all ages and all walks of life, from the rich and famous to the poor and downtrodden, illustrating that no one is immune from mental health issues or addictions. The cases, modified to protect identity, call attention to the fact that many people have, at one time or another, experienced a mental health issue or some form of regression to an unhealthy state. In Do They Have a Pill for That? Shull sheds light on the ebb and flow of the tides with the mentally ill and the social barriers they face. He brings about conscientious thought and encourages change in the way mental health issues are perceived in this country and how services are provided.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532070500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Who would fathom little eight-year-old Pedee hanging himself? Why bring a pig to a counseling session? How could a stepfather burn his stepson? In Do They Have a Pill for That?, author T.L. Shull takes a walk through the mental health profession from the beginning to the end, as seen through a psychologist’s eyes who has practiced for thirty years. Experience the life stories of patients who struggle with stigma and their insurance companies whose bottom line is to cut costs, funding that is limited by state and governmental agencies regarding services of mental health. He shares client stories of people of all ages and all walks of life, from the rich and famous to the poor and downtrodden, illustrating that no one is immune from mental health issues or addictions. The cases, modified to protect identity, call attention to the fact that many people have, at one time or another, experienced a mental health issue or some form of regression to an unhealthy state. In Do They Have a Pill for That? Shull sheds light on the ebb and flow of the tides with the mentally ill and the social barriers they face. He brings about conscientious thought and encourages change in the way mental health issues are perceived in this country and how services are provided.
I Can't Be The One You Love
Author: Jahquel J.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648404073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
“You would never love me like my daughter love me. I can't be the one you love” - Kevin Gates Royalty is engaged to be married to the love of her life.... well, who she keeps telling herself is the love of life. Kansas locked Royalty down soon as she became of age. Tossing diamonds, cars and fat rock on her finger everybody knows she’s off limits; all except for Lord. Lord has always had a crush on Royalty before he got locked up. Once he was released, Royalty was engaged to Kansas and planning a wedding. Never one to give up, he continued to pursue Royalty and not giving a care about how her man felt. When Royalty and Lord cross the line, will she still be Kansas’ girl? Or will that crossed line cause her and Lord to go their separate ways? Celine is always down to ride for her husband, Sha. Known to run her barbershop during the day and bust her gun whenever her man needs her to, she’s know as Lady Sha in the street. Sha and Celine’s marriage is perfect, except one thing; the death of their daughter. While Sha wants another baby, Celine can’t get over the loss of their daughter. When someone starts messing with his family, Sha is ready to pull his guns out blazing to find out who’s bold enough to mess with the Capo family. What happens when it’s someone that they all know? Will Sha be able to protect his family? Or will he fall short? Autumn has escaped her abusive baby father and started over with her son in New York. She loves working for Celine and coming home to her son at the end of the day. That is until Zigz sits in her chair with his fine looks, smart mouth and crazy antics. She realizes that both the Capo brothers have a few screws missing, but love just as hard. Zigz is one to pick up his bags and go off for weeks at a time. Known to never have a chick around for more than a week, he can’t get his mind off of Autumn. A woman who could teach him a few things, is his type of woman. When Autumn’s ex comes into the picture and does the unimaginable, Zigz isn’t here for it. Will Zigz listen to Autumn and let karma do his job, or will he become karma? In this book, nothing is what it seems except the realness of these relationships. While Celine and Sha are happily married, marriage is a work in progress and only the strongest survive. Lord and Royalty have a friendship before anything else, but will their friendship survive these new feelings they both start feeling? Autumn is used to being with a man who doesn’t know her worth. Although Zigz is crazy, he loves hard and knows how to treat a woman, but will Autumn give him that chance? Everybody has come to that point when they’ve all said “I cant be the one you love.”
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648404073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
“You would never love me like my daughter love me. I can't be the one you love” - Kevin Gates Royalty is engaged to be married to the love of her life.... well, who she keeps telling herself is the love of life. Kansas locked Royalty down soon as she became of age. Tossing diamonds, cars and fat rock on her finger everybody knows she’s off limits; all except for Lord. Lord has always had a crush on Royalty before he got locked up. Once he was released, Royalty was engaged to Kansas and planning a wedding. Never one to give up, he continued to pursue Royalty and not giving a care about how her man felt. When Royalty and Lord cross the line, will she still be Kansas’ girl? Or will that crossed line cause her and Lord to go their separate ways? Celine is always down to ride for her husband, Sha. Known to run her barbershop during the day and bust her gun whenever her man needs her to, she’s know as Lady Sha in the street. Sha and Celine’s marriage is perfect, except one thing; the death of their daughter. While Sha wants another baby, Celine can’t get over the loss of their daughter. When someone starts messing with his family, Sha is ready to pull his guns out blazing to find out who’s bold enough to mess with the Capo family. What happens when it’s someone that they all know? Will Sha be able to protect his family? Or will he fall short? Autumn has escaped her abusive baby father and started over with her son in New York. She loves working for Celine and coming home to her son at the end of the day. That is until Zigz sits in her chair with his fine looks, smart mouth and crazy antics. She realizes that both the Capo brothers have a few screws missing, but love just as hard. Zigz is one to pick up his bags and go off for weeks at a time. Known to never have a chick around for more than a week, he can’t get his mind off of Autumn. A woman who could teach him a few things, is his type of woman. When Autumn’s ex comes into the picture and does the unimaginable, Zigz isn’t here for it. Will Zigz listen to Autumn and let karma do his job, or will he become karma? In this book, nothing is what it seems except the realness of these relationships. While Celine and Sha are happily married, marriage is a work in progress and only the strongest survive. Lord and Royalty have a friendship before anything else, but will their friendship survive these new feelings they both start feeling? Autumn is used to being with a man who doesn’t know her worth. Although Zigz is crazy, he loves hard and knows how to treat a woman, but will Autumn give him that chance? Everybody has come to that point when they’ve all said “I cant be the one you love.”
Pau Hana
Author: Toby Neal
Publisher: Neal Enterprises INC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
"This series is my favorite new addiction! I can escape to Maui anytime with Kat and crew."~Reviewer My new life as postmaster of the tiny town of Ohia on Maui was beginning to settle down. No new dead bodies had turned up for months! And then, the UPS guy spotted a little girl in the window of a house where no child was known to live. My former Secret Service training kicked in. I had to investigate, no matter what Mr. K, my boyfriend, attack cat Tiki, or Aunt Fae said about how far I'd go to find out what happened… to a child who might not even be real. "I don't ever want these books to end!"~Reviewer
Publisher: Neal Enterprises INC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
"This series is my favorite new addiction! I can escape to Maui anytime with Kat and crew."~Reviewer My new life as postmaster of the tiny town of Ohia on Maui was beginning to settle down. No new dead bodies had turned up for months! And then, the UPS guy spotted a little girl in the window of a house where no child was known to live. My former Secret Service training kicked in. I had to investigate, no matter what Mr. K, my boyfriend, attack cat Tiki, or Aunt Fae said about how far I'd go to find out what happened… to a child who might not even be real. "I don't ever want these books to end!"~Reviewer