Download or read book Chasing Rhinos written by Faith Wood and published by Wood Media. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cunning. Calculated. Murder. Since her lover’s kidnapping and eventual recovery, Colbie’s days transformed into something she didn’t recognize. Tattered feelings and memories littered her life, nudging her to change—so when a colleague and friend requests her assistance on an art theft case, she accepts, only to find herself mired in intrigue from London to Cape Town. Faith Wood’s Chasing Rhinos, Book 2 of the Colbie Colleen suspense series, reconnects readers with the feisty, redheaded ex-cop, psychological profiler, and psychic detective. Catapulted to a successful career, Colbie learns with success come challenges—PTSD. Fading feelings. A need for something. Anything. Yet, resolve to make everything work tethers her to a life needing clarity—lies linger in relationships and, when truth presents itself, she refuses to believe. Until it’s too late.Or, is it?
Download or read book How to Study Rhinos written by Bayard H. Brattstrom and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhinos are interesting, fun to watch, and endangered of becoming extinct. This book is first about how scientists study rhinos, and then information is presented on rhino taxonomy, distribution, ecology, fossil history, behavior, reproduction, and conservation, including poaching. But there is a lot more to rhinos than just the above, there are also sections on rhinos in history, rhinos in art, rhino companies, logos and products, as well as lists of rhino books, toys, and conservation organizations.
Download or read book Chasing Ostriches written by Victoria Stevens and published by Victoria Stevens. This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since I learnt that people drive around Africa in 4x4s, sleeping in rooftop tents for months at a time, I dreamed of joining them. My obsession became reality in January 2020, when together with my boyfriend I bought a 20-year-old dark blue Land Rover Defender. She's called Nyala. After a few test weekends to check out the car, we were ready to go. Coronavirus struck. Borders closed, hard lockdown began. Our plans to spend six months overlanding through southern Africa were put on hold. Fast-forward six months, and we were ready to go again. Chasing Ostriches chronicles this journey of exploration through South Africa. We roamed the backroads and national parks in our trusty (and not so trusty at times) Defender. We climbed misty mountains, camped in empty deserts, sunbathed on tropical beaches, and saw wildlife galore under the hot African sky. I came back with dirty clothes, an even dirtier car, and memories to last a lifetime. I hope my book will help you do the same.
Download or read book The Leakeys written by Mary Bowman-Kruhm and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-08-30 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three generations of Leakeys have dug in East Africa for fossil evidence that answers questions about human origins. Louis and Mary, husband and wife, began what would turn into decades of research and fieldwork, often disproving common theories and beliefs of the time. Son Richard followed in his parents' foot steps, along with his wife Meave, and made spectacular finds as well. Today, Louise, the oldest daughter of Richard and Meave, continues the family tradition with fieldwork in northern Kenya. The Leakey family's achievements have had an enormous impact on our knowledge of human origins and evolution. This biography describes their life in detail, including their discoveries, publications, controversies, and legacy. A timeline, glossary, and bibliography of print and electronic sources supplement the material.
Download or read book Masterclass written by Faith Wood and published by Wood Media. This book was released on 2023-03-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donning false bravado, Decklin stepped to the side of the lectern, descended three steps, then took his place smack dab in front of everyone. “Good morning—I’m Decklin Kilgarry!” Scanning their faces, he wondered why anyone might know his name—the most they probably knew about him was what they read in the class description, and that wasn’t much. Still, it was enough. “Since you’re in my class, I’m going to assume you’re interested in crime. Solving crimes. Murder . . .” When Decklin Kilgarry decided to accept an adjunct professorship at a prestigious, East Coast university, he never imagined he'd be embroiled in a mystery staged to challenge the most brilliant criminal minds. Nor did he think he might in a murderer's crosshairs . . . Faith Wood's Masterclass invites readers into the world of theatre, offering an intriguing glance into what is real, and what is fiction shaded with duplicitous drama.
Download or read book Wrestling with Rhinos written by Jerry C. Haigh and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 1965, you've just fulfilled a boyhood ambition and graduated from the vet college in Glasgow. The very next week you find yourself in Kenya, treating wild animals. This is what happened to Dr. Jerry Haigh, who in Wrestling with Rhinos takes us deep into the post-independence Kenya of the mid-sixties. Haigh's reminiscences are peppered with observations, sometimes hilarious, sometimes scurrilous, on the social scene in Kenya, but it is his experiences working with the wild and unfamiliar African animals that make this such a captivating read. With photos.
Download or read book One Life written by Richard E. Leakey and published by Salem House Publishers. This book was released on 1984 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the famous anthropologist and his many adventures seeking hominid remains.
Download or read book RISK REQUIRED written by Faith Wood and published by Faith Wood. This book was released on 2024-06-30 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Decklin Kilgarry and Colbie Colleen Suspense Mystery Trilogy—Book 1 - Risk Required Marcus Beckham packed his pipe, flicked the lighter, then puffed five times—the exact same thing he did every time he felt like indulging. "She's really quite naïve, isn't she?" Another puff. "Still, she serves our purposes nicely, I think . . ." Daniel Carstairs glanced toward the generous, ocean-facing window, noting Miami's turbulent skies. "A storm is brewing," he commented as he returned his attention to his junior partner. "And, I'm not talking about the weather." A snort. "She's expendable—if things aren't as we desire, then we simply make other arrangements. It's a rather basic solution . . ." Carstairs stood, his intention clear as he headed for Beckham's office door. "Should we find it's not as simple as you pronounce, there will be consequences. If you're not familiar with them, it will behoove you to become enlightened." Hand on the door knob, he turned, his eyes signaling the message he meant to deliver. "This better work, Marcus . . ." When Decklin Kilgarry and Colbie Colleen join forces against a hush-hush and illicit environmental triumvirate, partners of Kilgarry, Bryson & Colleen find themselves mired in danger, intrigue, and murder. Unsuspecting of undercurrents catapulting them into risky and deadly situations, each embarks on a case separate from the others, their individual intentions clear . . . Get in, get out. Author Faith Wood's Risk Required melds readers with the lives of Decklin Kilgarry and Colbie Colleen, each preferring their own investigative style. Interweaving individual idiosyncrasies, Wood creates unfamiliar tension as they discover true intentions, deceit, and knowledge confirming life is precious.
Download or read book Where Truth Goes to Die written by Faith Wood and published by Wood Media . This book was released on 2021-12-20 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many, Shannon’s was the quintessential Irish pub - a brawl or two wasn’t out of the question, especially when interlopers decided to take matters into their own hands. The place where fishermen chose to meet, the fragrance of gutted fish was first to greet those brave enough to open the door. Most important? Tourists weren’t particularly welcomed. Keegan checked his watch, questioning whether he made the right decision - tipping a pint with someone he didn’t know wasn’t his thing, causing him to question ulterior motives. And, when he thought about it, there really wasn’t any reason for Smokey to set up a meeting. So, the question became...what did he have to gain? Fresh from his latest Washington, DC case, Detective Decklin Kilgarry knows he needs a change - a different time. A different place. Deciding to visit family in Cobh, Ireland, he places his career on hold - until murders begin to stack up and the livelihood of the village is threatened. Convinced his expertise can bring the killer to justice, there are those less than thrilled when he joins the case, prompting him to go undercover into the seamy side of Irish life.
Download or read book SOHO written by Faith Wood and published by Wood Media. This book was released on 2022-07-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Decklin Kilgarry Novel - Book 2 - SOHO While change is often a good thing, Decklin Kilgarry didn't think it was necessarily so. After returning stateside following a prolonged period of time to figure out what the hell he was going to do with his life, realistic disappointment settled in, leaving him with one, stark realization . . . Life without purpose wasn't all that swell. It also became apparent retirement wasn't that great, either. So, when a New York Detective and good friend requested his professional help, how could he refuse? Dragged into the depths of black-market murder, sinuous trails lead nowhere, always bringing him back to square one. Yet, when he least expects it, clues begin to surface, forcing him deeper into a world of desperation, diamonds, and duplicity.
Download or read book The Social Hour written by Faith Wood and published by Faith Wood. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As candles flickered, she pulled out a small stool then sat, resting her palms gently on the surface of the smooth wood. Then, again reaching into her robe pocket, she pulled out a small, sepia-colored photograph, resting it against a plain, black urn. With candle flames mirrored in her eyes, Amelia lit the cigar with one of the candles, blowing its thick, acrid smoke at the photo—and, it was then she spoke, her words unintelligible. Chanting her desires, she gently picked up the photograph, raising it to her God. And, there she stayed until it was done . . . Once again, author Faith Wood transports her readers into a world of intrigue and the unexpected. When The Social Hour's Decklin Kilgarry pulls up stakes to embark on a new life in Miami, he never considered changes to his heart. His soul. Even so, as his investigation transforms from something routine and familiar into an undercurrent of darkness and corruption, he digs in, stunned when confronted with a person from his past—one whom he barely knows. Forming an unanticipated allegiance, mysteries unlock one-by-one, revealing an insidious truth. One, when illuminated, reveals a malevolent, treasonous intent—and, murder.
Download or read book Wrestling Rhinos written by Rhoberta Shaler and published by People Skills Press. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year's must-read business title provides a practical communication and conflict management approach that's not as painful as the problems it attempts to solve.
Download or read book The Black Rhinos of Namibia written by Rick Bass and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed nature writer Rick Bass takes us on a journey into the Namib Desert to follow a group of poachers-turned-conservationists as they track the endangered black rhinos through their ancient and harsh African homeland.
Download or read book Reading of Sh ng Inscriptions written by Kuang Yu Chen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-09 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to oracle bone inscriptions (OBI), the oldest known form of Chinese writing. It presents 120 rubbings made from unearthed animal bones and turtle shells that the Shang royal court employed to record royal divinations 3500 years ago, covering topics ranging from ancestor worship, rituals, and astronomy to agriculture, war, and hunting. Each rubbing is accompanied by a graph-to-graph transcription, a translation and a detailed annotation. The book is intended for both general readers and scholars who are interested in ancient civilizations and Early China in particular, acquainting them not only with OBI graphs and the development of the Chinese writing system, but also the history of the Shang Dynasty. The didactic and tutorial format makes this book ideal for teaching and for self-learning. Sumerian, Egyptian, Chinese OBI and Mayan constitute the four pristine writing systems. Of these, only Chinese writing has remained logographic and survived to the present day. The study of OBI not only plays a pivotal role in connecting archaeology to history, but is also of great importance to the comparative study of the origin of writing and civilization. Though there are numerous books on Mayan and Egyptian hieroglyphs, there are very few on OBI; this book fills that gap.
Download or read book Tiger written by Stephen Mills and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rare look at a magnificent predator. Supple, powerful, long, lean and intense, tigers are one of the world's most beautiful predators. Though fierce and efficient, an estimated 5,000 tigers are all that survive in the wild. Tiger provides a thorough understanding of this remarkable animal based on firsthand observations. Using stunning photography and maps, the book reveals how shrinking habitats and decreasing food supplies are forcing tigers to live in unnaturally high densities, often with deadly results. Tiger draws on the latest research and extensive field experience to deal with every aspect of its behavior: Social structures Breeding patterns and family life Martial arts-like hunting tactics Dietary favorites and oddities Communication and interaction. Two hundred and fifty photographs capture tigers in range of activities: devouring prey in the jungle, at play with cubs, warding off scavengers, at rest and on the prowl. Fascinating commentary offers intriguing new ideas about supporting this critically endangered animal, a first step in ensuring that they never die out.
Download or read book Accidental Enlightenment written by Stephen Banick and published by BookPros, LLC. This book was released on 2007 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part travel guide, part illuminating how-to manual for a more fulfilling, connected life, Accidental Enlightenment is an absorbing look into the adventures and insights of Stephen Banick, an inveterate wanderer, observer, and chronicler of the world at large. Banick recounts mishaps, bummed rides, quirky friendships and riveting personal epiphanies spanning nearly twenty years of exploration into far-flung places - some out of this world. With stunning imagery and impressive political and cultural trivia, Banick offers frank and humorous insight into his travels, which encompass more than just where to find cheap lodging and cheaper beer. [i]Accidental Enlightenment[/i] is the author's personal Gulliver story as he seeks to both connect with the great tapestry of human culture as well as discover his own 'Landscapes, Mindscapes, and Soulscapes.' Throughout the book, Banick encourages readers to s-t-r-e-t-c-h their own perception of Self through immersion in as many cultures and ideas as possible: The end result hopefully being that we can all 'step into our latent magnificence.'
Download or read book Rhino Dreams written by Carolyn Waggoner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clare Rainbow-Dashell, the only child of delightfully eccentric, wealthy hippies, has just taken a hiatus from her career as an acclaimed wildlife photographer and returned to California to pursue her academic dreams when a disastrous affair with a professor catapults her to another continent: Africa. There, she immerses herself in well-paid commercial work for a luxury safari lodge as she seeks to regain her emotional and financial self-reliance. All this, however, is complicated by her relationship with her charismatic, imperious employer and her undeniable attraction to a leading black rhino specialist—two men who are at war over both environmental politics and Clare herself. Set against the formidable backdrop of the Namib Desert, Rhino Dreams dramatizes the crisis of endangered species preservation and the horrors of poaching, interweaving this very real ecological darkness with the internal and external battles of three characters driven by fierce passions and divided notions of duty, ambition, and desire. It is a sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant ride—and, in the end, a testimony to how tenuous and precious both life and love can be.
