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A thick fog rolls in over Shivering Heights. The river overflows, the sky is streaked with toxic green, parasites proliferate in torrential rains, and once safely classified species - humans included - are evolving and behaving in unprecedented ways. Against this poetically hostile backdrop, a biologist, Laura, fights to understand the nature and scope of the changes transforming her own body and the world around her.

The colonists from the Pathfinder have arrived on Kaguya, a planet with low gravity but a very dense atmosphere. It’s fun to jump around, but the air makes you loopy - and worse than that, the heavy atmosphere means that wind storms, although rare, are absolutely devastating. Zero and Nyx help to get everything locked down before the first big storm, but they stumble onto a group of thieves who have stolen some mining equipment. Before the kids have a chance to get away and tell anyone, the storm hits and the massive winds carry them far away.

The Black Dahlia Murder is near legend in the annals of true crime. But behind the shocking case of a young actress’s gruesome slaying lies the story of another woman. Was Fauna Hodel the child of incest and the catalyst for a sensational trial that left her well-to-do family scarred by scandal, even as the accused sexual predator walked free? Taken as an infant from her teenage mother, Fauna was placed in the care of a working-class black woman who raised the white child as her own.

In this first-ever English translation of The Weather Detective, Peter Wohlleben uses his long experience and deep love of nature to help decipher the weather and our local environments in a completely new and compelling way. Analyzing the explanations for everyday questions and mysteries surrounding weather and natural phenomena, he delves into a new and intriguing world of scientific investigation.

Set 17 years into a very recognisable future, Fauna is an astonishing psychological drama with an incredible twist: What if the child you are carrying is not entirely human? Using DNA technology, scientists have started to reverse the extinction of creatures like the mammoth and the Tasmanian Tiger. The benefits of this radical approach could be far-reaching. But how far will they go? Longing for another child, Stacey is recruited by LifeBLOOD®, a company that offers massive incentives for her to join an experimental genetics program.

Cluck Yeah! A 30-Day Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens Want fresh eggs from your own backyard? Curious about chicken coops, breeds, and daily care? Whether you live in the suburbs or on a small homestead, Cluck Yeah! is the fun, step-by-step guide every beginner needs to start raising chickens at home—no farming experience required! In just 30 days, you'll go from clueless to confident, with expert tips on choosing the best chicken breeds for beginners, building your own chicken coop, feeding your flock the right way, and keeping your hens healthy, happy, and laying eggs ...

Humans have kept honey bees in hives for millennia, yet only in recent decades have biologists begun to investigate how these industrious insects live in the wild. The Lives of Bees is Thomas Seeley’s captivating story of what scientists are learning about the behavior, social life, and survival strategies of honey bees living outside the beekeeper’s hive - and how wild honey bees may hold the key to reversing the alarming die-off of the planet’s managed honey bee populations.

There is a magical world called Fauna where animals and humans live as equals. Unfortunately, Fauna has been invaded by an evil sorceress. She has killed the Animal King and Queen and plans on enslaving all animals. Luckily, the new animal king has been brought out of hiding from Earth. In this story, the young Animal King must learn to use his magical powers to defeat this evil invader.

Sleeping Beauty was asleep for a hundred years. What did she dream about? Princess Emerald of Somnus planned the perfect ball for her sixteenth birthday. She even modeled it after the midnight masquerades that she and her sisters secretly attended. Everything was perfect…until a poisoned spindle threw her into a deep sleep with vivid dreams of an unknown land: modern England. In a world of smart phones and cockney, Emerald knows she must be dreaming, especially with her hypoesthesia and strange power over plants. Lost and confused, Emer is welcomed by the Honorables Caden Seaver and Mica ...

The sorrowful tale of a bride and her untimely demise. Remember these rules: Do not plant thistle in spring. Do not wear white on the moor. Do not speak her name after dusk. You are the vow....

One family's legacy, a witch bottle filled with personal items like urine, hair, pins, nails, and bones. Made to trap and repel malevolent forces. To protect the village. Or was it?

Fauna relata la historia de un hombre solitario, fuertemente marcado por la parapsicología, cuya rutina y sueños se ven interrumpidos y vulnerados por la aparición de una mujer enigmática, exuberante y difícil de olvidar, Fauna, quien lo meterá en apuros...

What do you think happens backstage at a zoo? Find out in Fauna, a new podcast from Zoos Victoria. We join the animal keepers, trainers, vets and scientists who work with rare and exotic animals. We’ll also travel to Victoria’s beaches and forests as zoo staff work to save our local species in trouble.

Prepare to embark on a fascinating journey with our upcoming eBook, "Enigmatic Giants." Marvel at the Otago coast's greatest secret - the Moeraki Boulders! This eBook promises a virtual exploration of these geological wonders from their core to the surface! "Enigmatic Giants" immerses you in an intriguing world few have ventured before. The introductory chapter vividly sets the stage for the geographical insights to follow. Dive into the morphological details revealed about the boulders. This eBook bridges the gap between scientific facts and fabled lore. Your fascination will deepen as one...

Discover the vibrant tapestry of life that thrives on Dater Mountain with "Flora and Fauna of Dater Mountain." This captivating eBook takes you on an immersive journey through the lush, diverse ecosystems of this unique region. Explore the rich geography and climate and delve into its fascinating history, setting the stage for a deeper appreciation of local biodiversity. Begin your exploration with the majestic flora that graces the mountain's deciduous forests. Learn about the common trees and shrubs that define the landscape, and revel in the seasonal spectacle of wildflowers painting the...

Discover the vibrant tapestry of life that blankets our incredible region in "Flora and Fauna of Our Land." This captivating eBook delves into the heart of our natural world, exploring the rich diversity of plant life and their indispensable roles in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems. Begin your journey by unveiling the secret lives of native flora, understanding their crucial role in sustaining biodiversity. Dive deep into the world of photosynthesis, nutrient cycles, and the complex energy flows that plants orchestrate within their ecosystems. From the towering giants of the ...

Rosalina and Felonious finally meet each other in this second tale of The Next Generation series. Rosalina and Felonious are on a mission to help Prince David find his true love. Prince David is the son of Queen Aurora and King Philip. As a prince, it is his royal duty to marry a princess, and his parents desperately desire to see him married off. Of course, he doesn't desire to marry a girl he doesn't love. However, Rosalina and Felonious are there to help the young prince with that. Will Rosalina and Felonious help Prince David find and marry his true love?

I'm in love with Skye Preston. The Skye Preston. The daughter of the wealthiest businessman in the world, and the most beautiful woman I've ever known. Her looks don't compare to her golden heart. But I could never tell her. Because we've been best friends for 20 years. She has a jerk for a boyfriend, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. The rest of the gang can't stand him, either. But I'm not the kind of guy to intervene. But then I spot her at a party, too drunk to even walk. The men are eyeing her like easy prey so I take her home. But when we get there, Skye is different.

In Wilding, Isabella Tree tells the story of the ‘Knepp experiment’, a pioneering rewilding project in West Sussex, using free roaming grazing animals to create new habitats for wildlife. Part gripping memoir, part fascinating account of the ecology of our countryside, Wilding is, above all...

Welcome to Echoes from the Loam, where stories breathe, shadows speak, and every tale leaves a mark. I'm your Narrator Fauna Blakewell, I'm a mother, a witch and student of all things spooky. I'Il be exploring global tales of the weird and spooky. Each episode, we'll hear an original or a tale based on old faithful legends from lore that unearth the strange, the sorrowful, and the slightly twisted, from haunted objects to black dogs and things that go bump in the night. I've given you the first 3 installments as a gift, a welcome to my realm so to speak. I will be releasing new episodes ...