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In the early 19th century passenger pigeons accounted for 25 to 40 percent of North America’s birds, traveling in flocks so massive as to block out the sun for hours. Although adults weighed only twelve ounces, they nested and roosted in the millions, destroying large oaks as if hit by hurricanes. Their favorite foods were the seeds and nuts of beech, chestnuts, and other forest trees, but they also raided farmers’ buckwheat, wheat, corn, and rye crops.

“These Feathered Flames is a stunning debut as dark, lush, and captivating as the best fairy tales.”—Nina Varela, author of the Crier's War duology When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she’d need...

“Feathers—no matter what size or shape or color—are all the same, if you think about them. They’re soft. Delicate. But the secret thing about feathers is . . . they are very strong.” In the pre-Katrina glow of New Orleans, Amanda Salassi is anxious about chaperoning her daughter’s...

When the other gods grow tired in their attempt to create humankind, only one does not give up: the Feathered Serpent. He embarks on a dangerous journey full of fearsome foes and harsh elements, facing each trial with wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness before confronting his final challenge at Mictlan, the underworld. In the spirit of Duncan Tonatiuh’s celebrated book The Princess and the Warrior, this pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica.

The greatest city in Maztica lies in ruins, and plague of hideous monsters descends across the land. From the ashes of destruction, a tenuous alliance forms. Legionnaires and native warriors fight side by side, but their only hope of victory requires aid from beyond the Forgotten Realms. The thrilling climax of the Forgotten Realms Maztica Trilogy.

David Bowles stitches together the fragmented mythology of pre–Colombian Mexico into an exciting, unified narrative in the tradition of William Buck’s Ramayana, and Robert Fagles’ Iliad.

12,000 years ago aliens came to claim Earth as their very own. That act was illegal under galactic law and now they've been found. With their starship disabled and trapped in a huge cavern, the aliens must wait for humans to develop the technology that will allow them to leave Earth. Millennia pass they sleep in stasis. Meanwhile, the myth of the feathered serpent gods grows leading to international kidnapping and murder over who will control the alien technology.

Death In A Feathered Brim A Cozy Cotswold Village Mystery with Secrets, Gossip, and a Vintage Twist In the charming Cotswold village of Brambleford-on-Windrush, nothing ever truly goes unnoticed… Except, perhaps, a murderer. Matilda Honeycutt knows her vintage hat collection better than anyone. Every ribbon, every feather, every carefully restored piece has its place. So when a rare Edwardian hat disappears, she notices immediately. When it turns up again, the situation turns deadly. Because the hat is no longer in her shop. It is sitting on the head of a dead local socialite. Now, with ...

Worship of the Feathered Serpent can be traced back 2,000 years, and the Serpent’s cults appear all across Mesoamerica. The Olmec, the Aztec, and both the Yucatec and K’iche Mayans all had different names for this deity, including Kukulkan, Q’uq’umatz, and Tohil...Quetzalcoatl was and remains one of the most interesting and enlightening stories ever to have come out of any civilization, and his stories offer a better understanding of the Mesoamerican world.

In this fourth mystery about 12-year-old Maisie, the young detective must solve a crime for her friend, Professor Tobin. The professor travelled all over the world collecting strange and wonderful objects, and the British Museum is opening a special room to house his collection. But before the professor's donation, a thief steals a valuable Amazonian tribal mask! With just a single feather left behind, Maisie doesn't have much to go on, but the stakes in her newest case are higher than ever.

Expedition leader Hiram Kane is holed up in his native England recovering from wounds both physical and mental, when his family receives a mysterious anonymous letter that dredges up nightmares from the past. Could it also offer a ray of unexpected hope? Across the globe beneath a forgotten Aztec pyramid, a disillusioned archaeology professor is about to unleash his wrath. How? Brutally murdering a dozen innocent victims in an ancient sacrificial ritual.

Stella I’ll never forgive him. Not when he left me with a broken heart four years ago. Leaving me to pick up the shattered pieces of what I thought was supposed to be our forever. But nothing ever lasts. I thought I was over him. I finally glued myself back together again and I’m happy. But when Wyatt Thatcher transfers to my school as the new hotshot defender on the King of Hart U’s hockey team, those feelings of hurt, pain, and betrayal come right back to the surface. I’m angry that he’s here but even more angry at myself because my heart still picks up its pace when he's near. ...

**Discover the Intricacies of Poultry Excellence in 'Feathered Gold'** Enter the world of 'Feathered Gold,' a comprehensive exploration into the fascinating realm of Delaware's thriving poultry industry—a touchstone of culinary tradition, robust economics, and innovative farming. Journey through the historical evolution of poultry farming in 'The First State,' where you'll uncover the roots that have anchored Delaware as a national leader in poultry production. Marvel at modern farming snapshots that weave the tale of success and the relentless pursuit of excellence. 'Feathered Gold' is ...

Discover the hidden treasures of Appalachia in "Feathered Gold," your immersive guide to the rustic charm and enduring wisdom of raising chickens in the heart of West Virginia's majestic mountains. This comprehensive tome unlocks the secrets of a time-honored tradition that weaves together the threads of community, sustainability, and the simple pleasures of farm-fresh poultry. Delve into the fascinating world of Appalachian chicken farming with "Feathered Gold," where each chapter leads you through a journey from the basics of understanding the local environment to mastering the fine art ...

Discover the Secrets of Successful Chicken Farming in Mississippi with "Feathered Prosperity" – Your Comprehensive Guide to Poultry Perfection! Embark on an insightful journey into the heart of Mississippi's agricultural buzz with "Feathered Prosperity," the ultimate guide that takes chicken farming from a dream to reality. Whether you’re a beginner with a burgeoning interest in poultry or an established farmer looking to refine your techniques, this eBook transforms the complex into the achievable. Delve into the rich tapestry of poultry farming, starting with an introduction that ...

Embark on a delightful journey to transform your backyard into a sanctuary with "Feathered Flocks at Home," your comprehensive guide to embracing the joys of chicken keeping. Whether you're an urban homesteader, a rural resident inspired by the farm-to-table movement, or simply a bird enthusiast, this treasure trove of knowledge is tailored to help you foster a harmonious environment for your new feathered friends. Let your curiosity take flight in Chapter 1 as you explore the intrinsic allure of raising chickens right in your own backyard. Delve into breed selection, understand the ...

It’s the honor of an Amplifier to bear an Alpha’s heir, to provide him a son worthy of his name and the land’s magic. This has been Addison’s expectation—among others—from birth, taught that it’s the noble thing for her to do without power of her own. So when an unexpected raid murders her mate and his entire pack, she flees to a remote town where she lives her days bereft and pregnant as the sole survivor. Until the impossible finds her two years later.

The Third Edition of Evolution: The Grand Experiment is more than a book about evolution. It is a multimedia experience and includes eight video clips, 797 beautiful full color photographs, links to web pages, and 339 hyperlinked bibliography references for easy viewing. This book has the most accurate information about walking whales, walking seals and bat ancestors. The Grand Experiment now is the definitive source of information about walking whales with interviews with the scientists involved in the discovery of Rodhocetus, Ambulocetus, Pakicetus, Indohyus, SInonyx. Also this book has ...

Do you think it’s possible to change fate? I’ve dreamt of how I die since I was a little girl. I always thought it was just a nightmare, a figment of my overactive imagination—at least that’s what my parents told me. But one day I meet a man who has the same eyes I’ve seen a thousand times in my dream, and I start to question everything I thought was real. Is it possible that premonitions exist? He isn’t just any man. He’s Luka Russo, star hockey player of The Kings of Hart University and my best friend’s brother. When she asks me to help him because he’s on the brink of ...

He was one of the forbidden men with wings. Ruby Kelly crept to the barn to take a closer look. He'd been chained. She had to let him go free, nothing deserved to be treated this way. Not even one of them. But doing so meant that she was in danger. The only way to stay alive was run. The man with wings had other ideas though. He followed. And he wouldn't leave. Was he protecting her? Or had he decided that she was the one? Didn't he know that no matter how sweet he might be, that being seen with him meant death. For both of them. The Feathered Lover is the first book in the Feathered ...