By the time Marcus Taylor graduated from veterinary school at age 23, a sheep, a cow, a hawk, innumerable dogs, cats, parrots and even a fish had locked their mandibles onto his flesh. Each bite only intrigued him further.From his first entanglement with a cow in ketosis in Canterbury to a beagle in heart failure in Newfoundland, and all manner of adventures and heartbreak in between, this memoir of the early career of a young New Zealand vet is both heartwarming and hilarious.

This reference covers the stinging and biting insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and their relatives commonly encountered by humans and pets in Hawai'i. In language understandable by nonscientists, the authors explain the history, life cycle, structure, and venoms and toxins known for each pest species. They provide descriptions to help you recognize what has bitten or stung you and to help you distinguish insects that are nuisances from those that are potentially dangerous. They also discuss how to treat bites and stings safely. What Bit Me? belongs on every home medical bookshelf. It contains information essential to parents, anyone who works with children, hikers, gardeners, agricultural workers, and especially health professionals. Book jacket.

A mother's love for her son, a man's love for them both, and a spiritual love that transcends all are the centerpieces of this joyous book about the miraculous side of tragedy. As a young pre-med student unsuccessfully juggling work, school, and motherhood, Chima decides her two-year-old son must be her priority. As she takes steps to create a new path, an accident leaves her body broken but her spirit becomes the true force to be reckoned with. LIFE AFTER DEATH Karma Bit Me in the Ass is a remarkable story of living life after death and facing insurmountable obstacles with grace and fortitude.

After nearly killing her latest date, one-fourth vampire Emma Brandt finds herself back in the Vampire Community, whether she likes it or not. Faced with being embarrassed by having to go before the Vampire Council's Night Court, she reluctantly agrees to her Council Head father's decree that she go on blind dates set up by her family. Before long, Emma's blind dates crash and burn. Her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Jack, suggests they start fake dating to get their families off their backs. But, it isn't long before emotions run hot. Can she trust him not to break her heart again? And Then He Bit Me is a second chance romantic comedy with some bite. Keywords: romcom, romantic comedy, sweet romance, contemporary romance, vampire romance, supernatural romance, ex-boyfriend, second chances, vampire hunter, dating, matchmaking, chick lit, novella, short novel, novel, humor, vampire love story, paranormal love story, supernatural love story, contemporary love story, sweet love story, flirt, crush, curvy, plus-size, full-figure, short read

This book is an Autobiography in Poetry. It is also a thank you for those who did not let me slip into a black whole of lifelessness during some of the most difficult challenges of my life. Pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually, depression, devastation, death, life, rape, incenses, divorce, marriage, sunlight, darkness and much more. The appreciation of God, my family, and my family of Angels, is so empowering, I was able to find some peace within many areas of my life where torment once lived. For this reason, had no other choice but to honor them in writing as God gave me rhythm to release the joy and pain of my life. You will notice my book does not open like an ordinary book. Our lives are far from ordinary. We can all say, better then some, worse than others. I want you to utilize my story to encourage you, to tell your story. To give Honor to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ Our Lord and Savior. Your Earthly Angels and to Yourself. It is time to be honest and make peace with loved ones and yourself. Come out of your shell, be creative, share who you are. I pray that my story will awaken you to find your great purpose on your journey toward the gifts of a prosperous successful life. That God has so richly prepared for us, not just in Heaven, but here on earth too.