This gorgeous gift book offers a glimpse of the ocean world with photos, capturing in pairs a diverse array of marine life. Includes informative captions and essays and an Introduction by an esteemed oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer.

I was born in Syracuse, NY and I was raised in Cape Vincent, a small town in Upstate New York. The town was close to the Canadian border and it was also close to the Thousand Islands; where Boldt castle was built on Heart Island. I graduated from Thousand Islands High school in Clayton, NY. During my Junior and Senior years, I was able to attend Jefferson Technical Vocational School in Watertown, NY; Where I took courses for Graphic Designing. When I was a young girl, I had a passion for writing and a very vivid imagination. By the time I was a teenager; I began to put that imagination into action and thats when my stories began. Ive since moved to Beulah, AL and settled down to raise my 6 year old son, Zackary, as a single mom and three cats...2 Siamese, named Rozzie and Tasha and a Black and white (tuxedo) named Rooney and we are loving every moment of it. My current job is working as a Receptionist at a Veterinary Hospital.

The story of the impactful partnership between humans and mockingbirds, both scientifically and culturally over the centuries, written for young adults by award-winning nonfiction powerhouse Phil Hoose. The Northern mockingbird’s brilliant song—a loud, bright, liquid sampling of musical notes and phrases—has made it a beloved companion and the official bird of five states. Many of our favorite songs and poems feature mockingbirds. Mockingbirds have been companions to humans for centuries. Many Native American myths and legends feature mockingbirds, often teaching humans to speak. Thomas Jefferson’s mockingbird, “Dick”, was the first White House pet. John James Audubon’s portrait of a rattlesnake raiding a mockingbird’s nest sparked outrage in the world of art. Atticus Finch’s somber warning to his children, “Remember, it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird,” is known throughout the world. Some jazz musicians credit mockingbirds with teaching them a four-note call that says, “Break’s over.” And mockingjays—a hybrid between jabberjays and mockers—are a symbol of the rebel cause in the Hunger Games trilogy. But in the early 1900s the mocker was plummeting toward extinction. Too many had been trapped, sold, and caged. Something had to be done. To the rescue came a powerful and determined group of women. Now, National Book Award and Newbery honor-winner Phillip Hoose brings the story of the important and overlooked connection between humans and mockingbirds—past, present, and future. It is the third volume of his bird trilogy. Duet is a study in the power of song. As author Steve Sheinkin puts it, “This book will change how you listen to the world.”

Los Angeles in the 1960s gave the world some of the greatest music in rock 'n' roll history: "California Dreamin'" by the Mamas and the Papas, "Mr. Tambourine Man" by the Byrds, and "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys, a song that magnificently summarized the joy and beauty of the era in three-and-a-half minutes. But there was a dark flip side to the fun fun fun of the music, a nexus between naïve young musicians and the fringe elements that exploited the decade's peace-love-and-flowers ethos, all fueled by sex, drugs, and overnight success. One surf music superstar unwittingly subsidized the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. The transplanted Texas singer Bobby Fuller might have been murdered by the Mob in what is still an unsolved case. And after hearing Charlie Manson sing, Neil Young recommended him to the president of Warner Bros. Records. Manson's ultimate rejection by the music industry likely led to the infamous murders that shocked a nation. Everybody Had an Ocean chronicles the migration of the rock 'n' roll business to Southern California and how the artists flourished there. The cast of characters is astonishing—Brian and Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, eccentric producer Phil Spector, Cass Elliot, Sam Cooke, Ike and Tina Turner, Joni Mitchell, and scores of others—and their stories form a modern epic of the battles between innocence and cynicism and joy and terror. You'll never hear that beautiful music in quite the same way.

Billionaires. Bad boys. Bleeding hearts. These outsiders are known as the Bad Boys of Wall Street. Follow the gut-wrenching and over-the-top romance of star-crossed lovers Axel Fairchild and Cora Margulis as they struggle to stay true to their love...and fail. This riveting duet follows the same couple and begins in The Price of a Promise, concluding eight years later in The Price of Revenge. They have never been offered in this format together, both books in one place. There is an explosive HEA at the end, and it paves the way for the rest of the Fairchild brothers to find the loves of their lives in the ensuing books. Note: This edition features some special touches that the individual ebooks do not contain.

Welcome to the Oak Harbor Duet: two small-town stories about love, passion, and risking it all… A special box-set edition from New York Times bestselling author Melody Grace, containing two books in one! In HEARTBREAKER, Eva thought she’d moved on from her first love, Finn McKay. He’s become one of the most famous rock stars in the world… and now he’s back in town — and determined to win her heart again. Can they mend the broken promises of the past and find a new love? (USA Today bestseller) In RECKLESS HEARTS, Delilah doesn’t believe in relationships - but hot craftsman Will Montgomery is determined to prove her wrong. He was supposed to be an impulse kiss, just one hot moment with a sexy stranger, but now he’s shown up in Oak Harbor, NC, to put down roots, and he’s determined to show Delilah that he’s worth taking a chance on forever. PRAISE FOR MELODY GRACE: "Melody Grace created fascinating characters that are simply I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E ! Her stories leave you with a big smile on your face and a heart bursting with love." - A Bookish Escape Blog "Sexy and sweet: the perfect summer read!" - Corinne Michaels, New York Times bestselling author "Heartwarming, swoony, and sexy as hell." - Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author "Sizzling summer perfection! Melody Grace does it again." - Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author "Sizzling hot and super emotional - the perfect combo!" - NYT and USA Today bestselling Lauren Blakely "A roller coaster ride of pure emotion... beautifully written." Blame it on the Rain Reviews