Dessert Homes

Silk ended the demand for beaver hair felt in top hats. While this may have saved beaver from extinction, it did not save the mountain man. Should Caleb rebuild the ranch, chase the California gold, or go back to the mountains? How does a young man choose? These were questions Caleb had no answer for, because none would fill what was missing inside.

Gardening in dry climates can be daunting, but it's entirely possible to transform your barren space into a vibrant, eco-friendly oasis that thrives despite limited water resources.

Jesse has it together in school and he’s well on his way to that NASA dream of his. He knows what he wants professionally, but the stress can get to him and he’d just as soon drop it all when the studying is done. This is one reason he’s looking for a daddy, the other is his unrelenting attraction to his aeronautics professor. Bumper is living his best life yet. As a shifter born with no family, he’s lived a few pocket lives already and now that he’s free of his past, he can live openly as a gay man. His problem is he can’t get one of this students out of his head, Jesse. This ...

It was just supposed to be another assignment. When an American agent is tasked with returning a stolen dog to his family in East Sahara, he figures it will be simple: get in, hand over the leash, get out. But War Daddy is no ordinary dog. Scarred and stitched from being used as a living opium mule, he’s massive, battered, and deeply wary of humans. And getting him home means crossing harsh deserts, dodging suspicious customs officials, and facing down desert bandits who would kill for a few crates of stolen goods. Through searing heat, gunfights, and moonless nights, the agent and the ...

Embark on a mystical journey with your beloved and explore the enchanting world of witchcraft as a couple. "Witchcraft for Couples: Weaving Magic Together" is your guide to strengthening the bonds of love, enhancing intimacy, and creating an extraordinary partnership through the power of witchcraft. This enchanting book delves into the heart of witchcraft, offering you and your partner a treasure trove of spells, rituals, and practices tailored to deepen your connection. Explore the elements, celebrate the cycles of nature, and harness the magic of the universe to manifest your dreams. ...

How far would you go to save a brother? After the battle of Harmonui, Di’eslo, aka Vathio Raenvree, thought his brother Fion dead. Six months later, when a captured pirate claims that Fion is alive and being used for experiments, Di’eslo must decide whether to believe the pirate and risk his life to find out. Heishi and the members of Ronin Team are still searching for the elusive Captain Leigh Aldith, who is responsible for opening the portal between their world and the new one they have reluctantly accepted as home. The claim of the pirate is that she is who is holding Fion ...

Lucky, age 10, can't wait another day. The meanness gland in her heart and the crevices full of questions in her brain make running away from Hard Pan, California (population 43), the rock-bottom only choice she has.

Whenever middle-aged desert tour guide Forrest Bryant Johnson went out on his daily walks into the Mojave, all was usually peaceful and serene. But one beautiful summer day in 1987, Forrest heard a cry of distress. Following the cries, he came upon a small bobcat kitten, injured, orphaned, and desperately in need of help. So Forrest took his new feline friend home for a night.

"Demonic Oppression and Possession: Eliminating the Destruction in Believers' Life & Home" is a transformative guide that empowers readers to conquer the malevolent forces that seek to undermine their faith and well-being. Drawing from deep-rooted spiritual insights, this book unveils the strategies to break free from demonic covenants, curses, and strongholds that ensnare believers. Through a compelling blend of scriptural wisdom, personal anecdotes, and practical advice, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to identify, confront, and overcome the forces of darkness...

Michael Branch “earned his whiskers” in the Great Basin Desert of northwestern Nevada, where he lives off the grid with his wife and two curious little girls. Shifting between pastoral passages on beauty found in the desert and humorous tales of being a father, Raising Wild offers an intimate portrait of a landscape where mountain lions and ground squirrels can threaten in equal measure. With Branch’s distinct lyricism and wit, this barren landscape becomes a place resonant with the rattle of snakes, the plod of pronghorn antelope, and the rustle of juniper trees.

The Kalahari is a unique habitat with a great variety of flora and fauna. This comparatively small semi-desert is the last retreat for the legendary Bushmen who are determined to preserve their ancient culture for future generations. An ideal starting point for safaris is the Deception Valley Lodge on the border to the Central Kalahari Wild Reserve. The hike through the dry savannah led by the Bushmen gives unique insights into the culture and way of life of the legendary Bushmen, who have lived in harmony with nature for over twenty-five thousand years.