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A delayed honeymoon at a remote cabin becomes a terrifying ordeal of paranoia, secrets, and survival in this psychological thriller. Mary and Jackson got married after a whirlwind romance. Then Jackson's work sent him halfway across the globe. Now they are finally reunited, spending their first anniversary at a luxury cabin in the Poconos. It should be a dream come true, but there are reports of an assailant in the area. And when Mary reveals a secret...

After journeying alongside our gripping tale's twists and triumphs across the vivid landscapes of Kenya, a truly fitting title would capture the spirit of adventure, social justice, and romance that has left us all breathless... The title encapsulates the wild essence of Kenya itself, alongside the unfettered longing that draws Reza and Nali together as kindred forces of nature. It hints at both the untamed wildlife domains they fight to preserve...

Return to the Wilds is a dystopian fantasy with environmental and spiritual overtones that contrasts the unintended effects of urbanization and development with the simplicity and healing of the natural world. Keren, a pre-teen activist and biologist, and Caleb, Kerens mystic sidekick, seek to save the last remnants of nature in a world focused on progress, prosperity, and conformity. When the gates slide open on Purity Mountain Wild, Keren is shocked....

Oliver just wants to spread the word about wildlife conservation, but his plans go awry when the local prairie dog habitat is threatened Oliver Dibbs is passionate about animals, and he's willing to do anything to help a good cause. The only problem is, Ollie doesn't always think his plans through before acting on them, and this has gotten him into a lot of trouble. No matter what cause Ollie is fighting for-whether it's tigers, wolves, or whales-something...

"Utterly engaging….A novel of ideas, of big themes….William Boyd is a champion storyteller." - New York Times Book Review William Boyd's classic Brazzaville Beach has been called as a "bold seamless blend of philosophy and suspense… [that] nevertheless remains accessible to general readers on a level of pure entertainment." (Boston Globe). Released to coincide with Boyd's latest novel, Ordinary Thunderstorms, Brazzaville Beach tells the story...

In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.

Maxine loves her giant tree in the Walbran Valley, but as she gazes at clearcuts from the car window, she worries. What if her tree is gone? Her family and friends trek through the old growth forest, and Maxine runs on ahead to check. Yes, her tree is there. She stands at its foot and listens, but it doesn't make its special sound, "Keer, keer." She will soon learn that "Keer, keer" is the sound a marbled murrelet (a mamu) makes. The mamu is an endangered...

A stunning gift collection of animal poems from master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, celebrating with heart and humour the creatures with whom we share our planet. Collaborating once more with iconic artist, Michael Foreman, Morpurgo's poems are inspired by The Carnival of the Animals — a humorous musical by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. Building on this classic framework, Michael has added many more animals — they speak in their own...

"A diverse and thoughtful array of 16 stories written around the theme of endangered species-be they human or animal, mythical or alien." -Publishers Weekly In this poignant yet uplifting anthology about extinction, science fiction stories draw you into compelling, adventurous, and even humorous tales that will make you think about the future of animals, humanity, and the world around us. You'll find bugs and buffalo, humans and aliens, creatures...