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A masterful hybrid of nature writing and cultural studies that investigates our connection with deer—from mythology to biology, from forests to cities, from coexistence to control and extermination—and invites readers to contemplate the paradoxes of how humans interact with and shape the natural world
Deer have been an important part of the world that humans occupy for millennia. They’re one of the only large animals that...
Deer have been an important part of the world that humans occupy for millennia. They’re one of the only large animals that...
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Intergenerational conflicts unfold in a context of environmental change and degradation in this eerily original debut short fiction collection.
Intergenerational conflicts unfold in a context of environmental change and degradation in this eerily original debut short fiction collection.
Emily Paskevics takes her characters--mothers, daughters, fathers, sisters--into the wilderness to lose themselves in their primal nature . . . or to find what...
3) Orbital
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A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space-not towards the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts-from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan-have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour...
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A South Carolina family endures one life-shattering day in 1961 in a town that lies in the shadow of a nuclear bomb plant.
It's November 1, 1961, in a small town in South Carolina, and nuclear war is coming. Ten-year-old Wilson Porter believes this with every fiber of his being. He prowls his neighborhood for Communists and studies fallout pamphlets and the habits of his father, a scientist at the nuclear plant in town.
Meanwhile, his mother Nellie...
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Imagine a human parent carrying a child on their back all day long!Gorillas do it for 4 years!Take a bit less time to learn about Gorillas with Dr. Susie!Have fun with Doctor Susie (she's a young scientist) and Bash as they explore:What it sound like when a Gorilla beats its chestWhy a Gorilla GruntsHow Gorillas know they are not in dangerHave fun imagining a yummy (and sort of yucky) feast with a tribe of Gorillas.And learn how to communicate the...
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A mother and daughter adrift, a friend in need, and a village to call home…
When Kate O'Hare discovers she's pregnant, she is determined to return to her hometown of Sandycove in Dublin.
On the other side of the Atlantic, her estranged mother, international superstar, Lola, is heartbroken following the loss of her soulmate, Paulie. On hearing Kate's plan, Lola follows her, seeking a second chance at motherhood.
Kate discovers her best friend,...
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A brand new and utterly enchanting series by bestselling author Jaimie Admans.
A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...
A tale as old as time…
Since her mum's death, Marnie Platt has shut herself away from everyone who cares about her. Worse, her beloved bookshop on Ever After Street is suffering too. With sales down and the shop's garden falling into disrepair, Marnie risks losing the very last...
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Preorder the next instalment in Georgina Troy's Sunflower Cliffs series
Set sail for the breathtaking island of Jersey in this gorgeous, romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland and Phillipa Ashley.
When shoe designer Paige Bingham is jilted she decides to enjoy her honeymoon-for-one in Sorrento. What she doesn't expect is to meet a mysterious entrepreneur, Sebastian Fielding, when she gets there. He helps ease the sting of rejection...
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This four-color, Gold Medallion Book Award winner is a perfect tool that offers solid, biblical answers to some of the tough questions kids ask about evolution and our world. "Did Earth begin with a 'Big Bang' cosmic explosion?""Does science contradict the Bible?""What happened to dinosaurs?""Is there life on other planets?""Did we evolve from apes?""What makes my body work on its own?"Kids are daily exposed to the theory of evolution by the media...
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Meet Luna, a wise and graceful owl, as she embarks on a remarkable journey filled with unexpected encounters.Luna, dwelling in the mystical forest, was renowned for her exceptional hunting skills, specializing in capturing small rodents. One fateful day, Luna spotted a tiny rodent on the forest floor. Her sharp eyes fixed on the prey, Luna prepared to swoop down and seize it. However, to her surprise, the rodent spread its wings and gracefully took...
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Pre-order the BRAND NEW romance from Alison Sherlock She drives a tractor. He arrives in a red Ferrari. What could possibly go wrong?
Flora Barton is desperate to save her family home Strawberry Hill Farm. She only needs one thing - a great business idea to keep the farm afloat!
So, when Nico Rossi arrives from Italy with a crazy plan to save the farm, Flora should be overjoyed. The trouble is the Rossi men are infamous playboys and sensible Flora...
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Perhaps nudged over the evolutionary cliff by a giant boloid striking the earth, the incredible and fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for their feathered descendants). In their place evolved an enormous variety of land creatures, especially the mammals, which in their way were every bit as remarkable as their Mesozoic cousins. The Age of Mammals, the Cenozoic Era, has never had its Jurassic...
13) Run Wild
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A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can...
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Would YOU abandon your destiny?
Growing up on Lewis, Caitlin and Seraphine's lives are ordered and calculated. Immune children, they were created by the previous regime for the sole purpose of ensuring the survival of the human race. A virus has decimated the planet and their destiny weighs heavily. With only a few surviving communities left on earth, their role in re-settling the world is critical.
But what if you reject the purpose your existence...
15) Sessrúmnir
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What would YOU do to protect your children? In Norse mythology, Sessrúmnir is the goddess Freyja's hall where her chosen ones live in their afterlife. For the residents of Lewis, it is no different. Six years after the end of Caim, life in the sustainable community has settled into a sense of routine. But when children are attacked by an unknown enemy, Cam and Freyja must reunite to save their family and protect their children. The couple is forced...
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Pre-order this epic of story of love, loss and second chances, The Last Boat Home will captivate readers of Fiona Valpy, Lorna Cook and Hazel Gaynor.
1940: When Daisy, a paintress at the local pottery, looks out across Poole Harbour, waiting for the 'little ships' to bring the retreating soldiers home from Dunkirk, she prays her husband will be among them. But Alfie is declared missing, presumed dead, and Daisy must learn to live as a widow. Then...
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The Indomitable Spirit of K'wasi the Lion Cub May Forever Change Your Perspective on Life
"To millions of people in Miami and beyond, Ron Magill is the face and voice of all things' wildlife." ─Mireya Mayor, PhD and National Geographic Explorer
#1 Best Seller in Biology of Cats, Lions & Tigers
Discover the true and incredible survival story of K'wasi, the lion cub who overcame unimaginable odds
Magnificently documented by wildlife expert Ron...
18) All Things Wise and Wonderful: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
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**This program is read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the PBS Masterpiece series**
"Add in the narration of Nicholas Ralph, and you have a first-rate audio experience. Ralph plays Herriot in the PBS series, but he does not simply bank on his star power. He narrates the stories with empathy and emotion. His skill with voices really sets this work apart."- AudioFile Magazine (Earphones Award Winner)
"Nicholas Ralph's readings of Herriot's stories are...
19) Infinity
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What value do YOU place on friendship? Some cultures say the ouroboros symbolizes infinity. Others claim the snake or dragon depicted eating its own tail represents the cyclic nature of life and death. But just as Cam Mackintosh and Freyja Jorgensen's lives are experiencing their own rebirth, their sustainable community is threatened. The ex-lovers are unexpectedly thrust together again to defend those they care about. In the third installment of...
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A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world's largest e-waste dump. A search for treasure reveals the toxic consequences of modern life in this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the world's largest e-waste dump. Theo lives and works in Agbogbloshie in Ghana, a vast dumping ground for the world's broken electronics. He spends his days scouring the...
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