The imaginative Calvin and his pet stuffed tiger, Hobbes, take part in death-defying battles with aliens, meditate on the meaning of life, terrorize little Susie, and question parental authority.

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Who Is Geronimo Stilton?That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!The Case of Curlypaw Cannycat's CastleI was lost in a dark, spooky forest! Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle. The castle was completely empty, or so I thought. But I quickly discovered that it was haunted - by cats! Let me tell you, this was one case where curiosity almost killed the mouse!

The golden jubilee edition of a children’s classic first published in 1969. Join the farmer’s cat on his fascinating nighttime journey through fields, farms, forests, and even the city to see what only he can see after the sunsets. Legendary artist Dahlov Ipcar mesmerizingly alternates between dark night scenes and vivid color to deliver a beautifully illustrated children’s classic. Each scene is shown first as a human would see it at night in blacks and whites, and then as a cat sees it in with vivid color and fine detail. This commemorative edition features new back matter about Dahlov’s children’s books from her biographer, poet and art critic Carl Little.

The book is about romance which starts on the internet and results in wedlock. The content is free, frank and funny which shall appeal to the youngsters. LIONKING: promise me u will never fight with me. JUNGLECAT: r u afraid of my sharp teeth and long nails? LIONKING: promise. JUNGLECAT: on one condition. u will make love to me on demand. LIONKING: agreed. but I have heard ladies r very demanding, how many times a day u will raise the demand. JUNGLECAT: let me see. Ist before getting up from the bed, 2nd while taking bath, 3rd after breakfast, 4th before lunch, 5th in the afternoon, 6th in the evening, 7th before dinner, 8th after dinner and twice more during the night. I think that will be enough. u will agree I am not as demanding as other ladies. LIONKING: no u r not at all demanding.

From the New York Times–bestselling “master storyteller”: The Central American jungle is as hot and dangerous as Blair’s attraction to the mysterious Craig (RT Book Reviews). After the untimely death of her husband, Blair Morgan leaves her privileged life—against the wishes of her father—to work with the poor in Central America. Focused on helping the people of this war-torn region, she’s uneasy when journalist Craig Taylor suddenly appears. Blair is determined to keep her true identity a secret, but finds herself confiding in brave and confident Craig. He has an agenda of his own, and when he finally puts his plans into action, both he and Claire must scramble to save their lives—and their hearts. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.

A portable guide on the mammals of Sri Lanka designed for the nature-loving traveller. A compact, easy-to-use mammal identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to Sri Lanka. More than 40 species are described here in detail, from the Grey Slender Loris to the Giant Squirrel and the Fishing Cat. All of these animals are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned colour photographs. With more than 130 full-colour photographs, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best localities for spotting animals. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are truly endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allows the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

Cats are the world's most popular domestic pet, as well as being wild animals. This comprehensive book on feline behaviour explores both the familiar domesticated animal and wild relatives such as the leopard, tiger and lynx to examine the Felidae family as a whole, allowing for fascinating comparisons between wild and domestic species and explanations of behaviour in pet cats with evolutionary origins. Fraser's work helps increase readers' understanding of cat behaviour - why they behave as they do, for what purpose and why. The focus is on identifying normal behaviour from the cat's perspect.

2011 Honor Title, Stories for Young Listeners category, Storytelling World Resource Awards Smithsonian’s 2010 Notable Books for Children Chosen as a Society of School Librarians International Honor Book 2010 Narrated by a cat-loving little girl, this story is a hysterical romp through a family's pet adoption dilemma. Poor Dad does not like cats, and he voices his opposition to the steady stream of stray cats that always seem to wind up on his doorstep—thanks to a cat-loving Mom who wants to save every stray she finds. In an effort to win Dad over, the little girl hides a tiny stray kitten in her hood and convinces Dad to just give it one small squeeze. Dad manages, with trepidation, to stick out his pinkie and pet the creature. But now that five cats have taken over his favorite chair, he becomes desperate and makes a visit to the pound. Dad returns happily with a big, fat puppy—everyone gets something that they want. With hilarious ink and watercolor illustrations, this picture book demonstrates the resourcefulness, love, and compromises of a pet-loving family.

Desire Casts A Dark Spell. . . Savanah Gentry's life was so much simpler when she was a reporter for the local newspaper. That was before her father's sudden death drew her into a mysterious new world she was just beginning to understand. A Vampire hunter by birth, Savanah has been entrusted with a legacy that puts everyone she cares for in danger--including the seductive, sensual Vampire who unleashes her most primal desires. . . Rane Cordova has always been alone, half hating himself for his dark gift even as he relishes its extraordinary power. But one look at Savanah fills him with the need to take everything she has to give and carry her to heights of unimagined ecstasy. And though he never intended their relationship to go this far, now Savanah is in more danger than she knows--and facing a relentless enemy determined to eliminate Rane and all his kind. . .