Those who believe in God often puzzle over how God could permit evil and suffering in the world. Nature Red in Tooth and Claw focuses specifically on non-human animal suffering, and whether or not it raises problems for belief in the existence of a perfectly good creator.

Xander de Hunter, Catamondo's Sea Purrtector, is setting up safe havens for cats, who live in the Caribbean, when the Purrsident's littermate, Dame Esmeralda, is catnapped. But when he rushes to Jamaica to help Sir Simon, the Jamaican Purrtector, rescue Dame Esmeralda, C'Pause, captained by Valentine, a bulldog, who has been monitoring Xander's hurricane preparedness project for Dogdom, follows. Upon arriving in Jamaica, Xander realizes that the rumors of Jamaica being one of Dogdom's strongholds is true. Will he be able to save Dame Esmeralda, or was her abduction bait to trap him?

Take an entirely unexpected voyage through the cosmos in a space opera dubbed "an intelligent action adventure replete with intellectual rigour, human insight and superb storytelling" by The Guardian. From Space Marines to alien jungles filled with terrifying monsters and killer robots, you'll lose yourself in Philip Palmer's utterly inventive, wild journey -- an extraterrestrial scientific expedition that goes horribly awry. "It's been a while since I've read a science fiction novel as invigoratingly original in approach and theme as this one Morning Star Red Claw moves at a relentless pace . . . I was hooked" --TheBookBag.com

Red Sonja, the legendary crimson-haired she-devil with a sword, and DC Comics' Claw, the cursed warrior, are thrown together as unlikely allies against a despotic evil sorcerer who was once a friend to Red Sonja but is now her sworn enemy. The problem is, that enemy may be the only one who holds the key to unlocking the terrible curse Claw must endure. One thing is certain: should Claw finally succumb to the dark urges that have been slowly consuming him, the only person who can stop him is Sonja!

The boy detectives Adam and Pete begin by finding a little girl’s missing teddy bear and decide to launch a detective agency. They soon have more serious crimes to solve. First they find buried treasure left by pirates. Then they solve a case of industrial espionage conducted by a mad scientist. In their fourth case, they track down a “werewolf” that kidnapped their friend and local pets. In their next case, they uncover the source of a ghost haunting their aunt’s farm. At Christmastime, they help catch a nasty department store Santa who is a major toy thief.

Ten years have passed since the Saltrak War. The dinosaurs of Cardolin once again enjoy a prosperous peace under the wise King Henrik. But the peaceful times are over! When a mysterious stranger arrives injured on the night of a fearsome blizzard, the kingdom's fortunes take a turn for the worse. Rumours abound that the stranger is somehow responsible for the ill turn in the weather. And when his old nemesis on whom he has sworn vengeance turns up to steal both the crown and the heirs of Cardolin, tensions rise to the surface. It is once more up to Astron and his friends to save the day. Battling bandits, disease, and the whims of nature alike, the brave Saurahallers must pull together to ensure their kingdom’s future and right past wrongs…or else watch everything they have worked so hard to build crumble before their very eyes.

Crustacean Farming: Ranching and Culture, Second edition. John F. Wickins and Daniel O'C Lee. The second edition of an extremely well-received book, Crustacean Farming, deals with all cultivated crustaceans of commercial significance, shrimp, prawns, crayfish, lobsters, crabs, and spiny lobsters, and examines the criteria by which both the feasibility and desirability of farming proposals are assessed. The characteristics and production methods of farmed and candidate crustacean species are described in sufficient detail to enable areas of profitable involvement to be distinguished form other opportunities presenting only very high risks and possibilities for serious loss. Coverage extends right from broodstock acquisition and management through to the operation of hatcheries, nurseries and on-growing units to key aspects of processing and marketing. New to this second edition are ranching and re-stocking operations together with the culture of ornamental shrimp and small crustaceans used as live food in fish and shellfish hatcheries. The sections on crustacean diseases, genetics and nutrition have been extended in the light of recent research advances. Examples of investment and operating costs of the different culture options are compared and an analysis of current trends in world crustacean markets is presented to assist in economic and financial appraisal. Special consideration is given to the place of crustacean farming within the economics of developing nations in relation to social and environmental impact in order to promote awareness of the wider implications of global developments. The consequences of recent research and technical developments are considered, together with concerns over genetic and animal welfare issues. Specific areas where further advances in technology are needed to improve the reliability or productivity of farming systems are highlighted. This important book is a vital tool and reference work for all those involved with crustacean farming worldwide.

Sea Dragons. Pirates. Sea Serpents. Wizards. The Black Claw and Red Claw Island clans are on the brink of war. A young islander named Darek risks everything to prove his worth as a sailor. Adventure awaits...and the ride of his life. But there are far deadlier things than pirates on the open sea. A wizard begins to raise sea serpents from the depths. Can Darek learn to harness the growing power within himself in time? Dive into this epic fantasy adventure filled with magic, hope, and peril. Smell the salt on the wind as dragon and serpent dive below the crystal blue waters in this exciting prequel to the Dragon Sea Chronicles… Dragon Sea Chronicles: Prequel: Dragonclaw Dare Book 1: Dragon Sea - Mage Reborn Book 2: Coming Soon: Dragon Mage - Uprising

This book has been produced with a great deal of ecological correctness and presents both: Native and imported species of crayfish and other decapods. It deals with keeping and breeding the species currently available in the zoo- and delikatessen-trade in aquaria and garden ponds, as well as the associated environmental problems. This book is aimed at nature and environmental enthusiasts, as well as aquarium and garden pond owners, who would like to take a closer look at decapod crustaceans. The book reflects the author's many years of experience with keeping and breeding various crustaceans. In addition, horseshoe crabs, as well as terrestrial and brackish water crustaceans are also presented. This also includes terrestrial hermits and the so-called cockroach-crabs of the genus Aegla.

"Will you marry me?” He scoffed. “Violet, I can’t marry you. My family and my pack won’t accept you, but—” he pinched my chin and lifted my face. “But you will stay in this lodge forever. And that’s an order.” “As your mistress?” I asked. “You may think whatever you like.” “But you won’t mark me. You will mark Emily.” “I have to mark her,” he said, as if this was undisputable. “She is the daughter of the Alpha of Red Claw pack and my fiancée.” “You can’t accept me because I am a rogue?” After a perfect night with Violet, Dane rejects her, to marry Emily who is known to him from childhood and is the perfect choice. Feeling insulted and dejected, Violet runs away. However, Dane can't stop thinking about Violet and crazily hunts for her. At his pre-wedding party, he sees Violet with someone else. Jealousy rips his heart and this time he won't let her go, even if that means he has to break the rules. Violet resists him, because she has something precious to hide. What happens when Dane sees a pup who is his carbon copy? And he calls Violet, ‘Mom’. Will Violet accept his rejection finally? Or will she come back to him for a second chance? Will Dane be able to seduce her back in his own, dark and twisted way? Or will he be forced to go back to Emily? Let the chase begin! (Book 2 Of the Series is available to read here. The Series contains 2 books.)