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The Gruffalo
by Julia DonaldsonA mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. Mouse outwits them by talking about his friend, the gruffalo, a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. Of course, there's no such thing as a gruffalo... or is there?
The Grump Whisperer (Morningsong Farm #1)
by Katy James&“…sweet and sensual … Hannah Grace fans should take note.&” – Publishers Weekly on The Grump WhispererKeep calm and ride on…For fans of Elsie Silver and Hannah Grace comes a charmingly engaging story about tumbling down, falling in love and getting back into the saddle when it counts…Horse barn manager Bronwen Jones is just about at her wit&’s end. The barn is under new ownership, and things are going downhill fast. Now the situation is dire: bills are unpaid, they&’re low on feed and hay, and the mountain of manure is the stuff of nightmares.Which is when he arrives. Former show jumper Ian Kingston is an absolutely gorgeous wreck of a man with a deep scowl. He had the career she always dreamed of—until his most recent injury destroyed any hope of professional riding. Ian wants nothing to do with Bronwen, the responsibilities for horses or anything that reminds him of what he&’s lost.Only, Bronwen isn&’t about to let their resident Mr. Rochester off easy. Not when there are horses that need tending. And when a glorious but skittish stallion arrives, Bronwen and Ian are forced to work together—even as attraction crackles between them. Both must face the pile of crap that&’s keeping them from moving forward…and the outcome may be the greatest ride of their lives.From showing up to glowing up, the characters in Afterglow Books are on the path to leading their best lives and finding sizzling romance along the way. Don&’t miss any of these other fun titles…The Bookbinder&’s Guide to Love by Katherine GarberaThe Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey KennedyManila Takes Manhattan by Carla de GuzmanFake Flame by Adele Buck
The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations by Grumpy Cat
by Grumpy CatIn a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and packed with uninspiring observations, The Grumpy Guide to Life will help anyone get in touch with their inner grouch.<P><P> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these. This specific book does have image descriptions on the images. If you have accessible technology that can read the alt text, you will have access to that text.
The Grumpy Guide to Life: Observations from Grumpy Cat (Grumpy Cat Ser.)
by Grumpy CatIn a world filled with inspirational know-it-alls and quotable blowhards, only one figure is indifferent enough to tell the cranky truth: Grumpy Cat. Following the success of her New York Times bestselling debut, everyone's favorite disgruntled feline is back with this demotivational guide to everyday life, love, friendship, and more. Featuring many new photos of Grumpy Cat's famous frown and packed with uninspiring observations, The Grumpy Guide to Life will help anyone get in touch with their inner grouch.
The Guardian Herd: Landfall
by Jennifer Lynn AlvarezThe gripping third book in the Guardian Herd series, perfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.It has been many moons since Star received his starfire power, and now he will face his toughest challenge yet. Star is gravely injured, and Nightwing the Destroyer vows to make a pact with whoever brings him the black yearling--dead or alive. As Nightwing amasses an army to destroy him and all of Anok, Star must act fast. But as the threat of war looms, Star wonders if the current peace among the united pegasi is strong enough to survive.
The Guardian Herd: Stormbound
by David Mcclellan Jennifer Lynn AlvarezPerfect for fans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga'hoole series, this sequel to The Guardian Herd: Starfire, which Peter Lerangis called "an epic tale," will have readers eagerly turning the pages.When Star received his powers on his first birthday, he became the most powerful pegasus in Anok. However, many were afraid to follow him, and felt safer staying with their over-stallions. The rest unified with Star and formed River Herd.But now, not only does a horrible plague threaten the five herds, but Mountain Herd's over-stallion, Rockwing, has plans to kidnap Morningleaf, Star's closest companion, and take back Sky Meadow. Star begins to question his ability to keep his herd safe, especially with the threat of Nightwing the Destroyer's return. As much as Star wants to rely on his friends again for support, he's afraid of the starfire he's inherited. Star can heal, but he can also destroy. And the question is, will his dark powers overcome him?
The Guardian: Booktrack Edition
by Nicholas SparksAfter her husband's death, a young widow with a faithful Great Dane must decide between two men -- but as new love blossoms, jealousy turns deadly in this suspenseful New York Times bestseller.Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died - a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire...
The Guests of Ants: How Myrmecophiles Interact with Their Hosts
by Bert Hölldobler Christina L. KwapichA fascinating examination of socially parasitic invaders, from butterflies to bacteria, that survive and thrive by exploiting the communication systems of ant colonies. Down below, on sidewalks, in fallen leaves, and across the forest floor, a covert invasion is taking place. Ant colonies, revered and studied for their complex collective behaviors, are being infiltrated by tiny organisms called myrmecophiles. Using incredibly sophisticated tactics, various species of butterflies, beetles, crickets, spiders, fungi, and bacteria insert themselves into ant colonies and decode the colonies’ communication system. Once able to “speak the language,” these outsiders can masquerade as ants. Suddenly colony members can no longer distinguish friend from foe. Pulitzer Prize–winning author and biologist Bert Hölldobler and behavioral ecologist Christina L. Kwapich explore this remarkable phenomenon, showing how myrmecophiles manage their feat of code-breaking and go on to exploit colony resources. Some myrmecophiles slip themselves into their hosts’ food sharing system, stealing liquid nutrition normally exchanged between ant nestmates. Other intruders use specialized organs and glandular secretions to entice ants or calm their aggression. Guiding readers through key experiments and observations, Hölldobler and Kwapich reveal a universe of behavioral mechanisms by which myrmecophiles turn ants into unwilling servants. As The Guests of Ants makes clear, symbiosis in ant societies can sometimes be mutualistic, but, in most cases, these foreign intruders exhibit amazingly diverse modes of parasitism. Like other unwelcome guests, many of these myrmecophiles both disrupt and depend on their host, making for an uneasy coexistence that nonetheless plays an important role in the balance of nature.
The Guide Dog Mystery (Boxcar Children #53)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Charles TangThe Boxcar children are helping out at a guide dog training school, there they notice a rare obsession with a particular dog, Ginger, and other mysterious events.
The Guide to Colorado Mammals
by Mary Taylor YoungMary Taylor Young's latest field guide will help you discover and learn more about Colorado's native mammals. Covering 128 species, this guide explores mammals through detailed descriptions, full-color photographs, and informative sidebars. Also includes range maps, species' descriptions, a checklist, and a glossary. Outdoor enthusiasts and armchair naturalists will be delighted with this guide.Award-winning nature writer Mary Taylor Young's love of wild things led to a degree in zoology and a life devoted to nature and the environment. She has written nine books, including The Guide to Colorado Reptiles and Amphibians. Taylor Young lives in Castle Rock, Colorado.
The Guide to Colorado Reptiles and Amphibians
by Steve Wilcox Mary Taylor Young Lauren J. LivoNature writer Mary Taylor Young's latest field guide will help you discover and learn more about Colorado's native reptiles and amphibians. Covering seventy-two species of turtles, toads, salamanders, snakes, and lizards, The Guide to Colorado Reptiles and Amphibians explores herptiles through detailed descriptions and informative sidebars. Includes full-color photographs, range maps, species' descriptions, a checklist, and a glossary.Award-winning nature writer Mary Taylor Young's love of the outdoors led to a degree in zoology from Colorado State University. She has written nine books and hundreds of magazine and journal articles, and she works extensively with state and federal wildlife agencies.
The Guinea Pig ABC
by Kate DukeEach letter of the alphabet is illustrated by a word which applies to pictured guinea pigs.
The Guinea Pig Handbook (B.E.S. Pet Handbooks)
by Sharon Vanderlip D.V.M.The must-have pet guide for guinea pig loversAre you considering owning a guinea pig? Do you already have one but want to make sure you're caring for it properly? Look no further! Written by a pet expert, The Guinea Pig Handbook has everything you need to own a happy, healthy guinea pig. Full of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings, this comprehensive guide also covers:Information on guinea pig's traits and originsDetails on guinea pig's anatomy and life cycleAdvice on caging, feeding, and health careNew, prospective, and experienced owners of guinea pigs will find this pet book a helpful, accessible resource. Full of detailed advice on selecting a healthy pet, coping with the guinea pig's breed-specific concerns, specialized grooming, nutrition, anatomy, health care, and first aid instruction in case of accidents, this is the go-to guinea pig guide.
The Guinea Pig Rescue (Rigby Leveled Library, Level L #55)
by Pamela Rushby Sarah DavisNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Gull Guide: North America
by Amar AyyashThe definitive photographic guide to North American gullsGull identification can be challenging for even the most seasoned birder. While these birds are common to coasts, lakes, and rivers, they exhibit remarkable plumage changes related to age, which is sometimes complicated by similarities between species and a readiness to hybridize. This book provides an invaluable identification guide to all regularly occurring gull species and subspecies throughout North America. It is packed with the very latest research on field identification, updated taxonomy, current distribution trends, color maps, and helpful notes on natural history, aging, and molt. The Gull Guide integrates the essential elements that are critical to understanding gulls, setting an entirely new standard for identifying and enjoying these marvelous birds.Features more than 1,800 superb color photosCovers 36 gull species as well as 7 of the most commonly encountered hybrid gullsGives equal attention to rarities from Asia, Europe, and South AmericaDescribes the key characteristics of all age groups, from juvenile through adult plumagesInnovative photo collages give side-by-side comparisons, enabling readers to distinguish between similar species and avoid common pitfalls associated with gull identificationComes with a one-of-a-kind &“cheat sheet&” describing key features of select Larus speciesA must for the bookshelf of every birder and ornithologist
The Gull Next Door: A Portrait of a Misunderstood Bird (Wild Nature Press)
by Marianne TaylorA uniquely personal meditation on Britain's gulls by one of today's leading wildlife writersFrom a distance, gulls are beautiful symbols of freedom over the oceanic wilderness. Up close, however, they can be loud, aggressive and even violent. Yet gulls fascinate birdwatchers, and seafarers regard them with respect and affection. The Gull Next Door explores the natural history of gulls and their complicated relationship with humans.Marianne Taylor grew up in an English seaside town where gulls are ever present. Today, she is a passionate advocate for these underappreciated birds. In this book, Taylor looks at the different gull species and sheds light on all aspects of the lives of gulls—how they find food, raise families, socialize and migrate across sea, coastland and countryside. She discusses the herring gull, Britain's best-known and most persecuted gull species, whose numbers are declining at an alarming rate. She looks at gulls in legend, fiction and popular culture, and explains what we can do to protect gull populations around the world.The Gull Next Door reveals deeper truths about these remarkable birds. They are thinkers and innovators, devoted partners and parents. They lead long lives and often indulge their powerful drive to explore and travel. But for all these natural gifts, many gull species are struggling to survive in the wild places they naturally inhabit, which is why they are now exploiting the opportunities of human habitats. This book shows how we might live more harmoniously with these majestic yet misunderstood birds.
The Gymnasium of the Horse
by Gustav Steinbrecht Paul Plinzer William SteinkrausGustav Steinbrecht's "Gymnasium des Pferdes" is one of the great milestones of equestrian literature, alongside Xenophon, Pluvinel, Newcastle, and De la Gueriniere. It forms a connection and transition between two eras. One the one hand, it is the culmination point of the equestrian literature of the late 18th century and 19th century that, under the influence of the Industrial Revolution, tried to explain equine biomechanics by comparing the horse's body to a mechanical device. On the other hand, it forms the theoretical foundation for the German army training manual (Heeresdienstvorschrift) and its successor, the "Richtlinien fuer Reiten und Fahren" of the German National Federation. The "Gymnasium of the Horse" belongs on every dressage rider's bookshelf. It's the kind of book that cannot be glanced through casually, but that needs to be studied, because every word is chosen deliberately, and every sentence is full of knowledge and meaning. It's a book that needs to be re-read regularly, because with each new reading you will discover something new, and your understanding will evolve and deepen with each reading. It is a true classic, because it is universally accepted and admired, not only in Germany, but also in the rest of the dressage world, and it contains so much wisdom, so much invaluable advice that even 130 years later it has lost nothing of its relevance. Steinbrecht formulates rules, principles, and guidelines for horse training more concisely and more sharply than almost any other author. His book has really stood the test of time.
The H. A. Rey Treasury of Stories (Dover Children's Classics)
by Margaret Rey H. A. Rey"I totally fell in love with this book. I've read the Curious George books hundreds of times, but I've never seen any of these. They're fun and have cheerful, silly illustrations that the kids will love. Everyone should read this one!" — St. Francis (Pius X Library) Elementary School From the author of the Curious George series comes this collection of four humorous and marvelously illustrated stories:Tit for Tat concerns kindness to animals and portrays a place where horses ride in carriages drawn by men and women, fish catch humans, cows lasso cowboys, and dogs walk people.Elizabite: Adventures of a Carnivorous Plant uses rhyming couplets to recount the humorous antics of a hungry plant in a botanist's laboratory.Billy's Picture, a tale of art and individualism, tells of Billy the Bunny's attempts to paint a picture. Each of his friends has a different idea about how it should look ― and they all want to help. (co-written with Margret Rey)Zebrology offers a wordless celebration of the common ground that lies beneath appearances.
The Habitat Guide to Birding
by Thomas P. McelroyThe United States is blessed with birds, a vast and richly varied population that changes considerably as the habitat changes from forest, to meadow, to marsh. As Thomas P. McElroy puts it in this unique birding guide, "Birds are everywhere . . . and this fact alone provides innumerable ecological equations to challenge the most curious of intellects." This is not a guide that answers only "What bird is it? but the deeper, more fascinating questions such as these: Why is it there? How does it survive? How does it contribute to the ecology of its surroundings? The answers to these questions, and many more, carry the birdwatcher well beyond lists and into a more involving, more satisfying means of observing nature.
The Hacker and the Ants
by Rudy RuckerFrom a two-time winner of the Philip K. Dick award, and one of the founding fathers of cyberpunk comes a novel about a very modern nightmare: the most destructive computer virus ever has been traced to your machine. Computer programmer Jerzy Rugby spends his days blissfully hacking away in cyberspace - aiding the GoMotion Corporation in its noble quest to create intelligent robots. Then an electronic ant gets into the machinery . . . then more ants . . . . then millions and millions of the nasty viral pests appear out of nowhere to wreak havoc throughout the Net. And suddenly Jerzy Rugby is Public Enemy Number One, wanted for sabotage, computer crime, and treason - a patsy who must now get to the bottom of the virtual insectile plague. "Rudy Rucker warms the cockles of my heart . . . I think of him as the Scarlet Pimpernel of science fiction. " - Philip Jose Farmer
The Hair-Pulling Bear Dog (D. J. Dillon Adventure #1)
by Lee RoddyDanger and adventure await as the "ugly mutt" proves his courage--and D.J. learns an important lesson about judging other people.
The Hallo-Wiener
by Dav PilkeyAll the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others.
The Hallo-Wiener
by Dav PilkeyFrom Dav Pilkey, creator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Oscar, a little dog with a big bullying problem.Oscar is a little dog with a big problem -- he gets more tricks than treats because other dogs tease him all the time. But one brave act on Halloween makes Oscar a Grade-A hero, proving that a little wiener can be a real winner!
The Hamster Handbook (B.E.S. Pet Handbooks)
by Patricia BartlettA favorite among new and experienced hamster owners, the Hamster Handbook is your comprehensive guide to everything hamster history, breeds, housing, nutrition, enrichment, and more. Written in an engaging manner with bits of humor, both adults and children will enjoy reading these full-colored pages that are filled with advice and knowledge from breeders, veterinarians, and other pet experts.Inside you will find:History of the hamster, starting from the 1700sTips on where to purchase and how to select your hamsterBreeding and reproductive informationDisease and ailment prevention tipsBody language and auditory communicationHousing styles, setup, and cleaning adviceMoney saving DIY ideas for hamster enrichmentDietary information and how to read food labelsMore!Part of the expertly written Pet Handbooks series, the Hamster Handbook will become your go-to guide to the pleasures and duties of hamster care.
The Hand and the Paw (Four Tails in Revolt)
by Marco Milani Louise LoehndorffAt the foot of the village of Colicchio there is a mysterious laboratory carrying out secret experiments. No one knows what is really going on until an extraordinary fact is revealed that will change reality and reverse the roles of humans and animals. A cat, a monkey, a dog and a mouse lead the revolt. A story that knows how to touch people and make them think. An intense and fast-paced book. A manifesto that is not only antivivisectionist but also antispeciesist, it presents us with a truth too often ignored: revenge is never the right path to take.