Download or read book The Book of Chameleons written by Jose Eduardo Agualusa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-17 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Félix Ventura trades in an unusual commodity; he is a dealer in memories, clandestinely selling new pasts to people whose futures are secure and who lack only a good lineage to complete their lives. In this completely original murder mystery, where people are not who they seem and the briefest of connections leads to the forging of entirely new histories, a bookish albino, a beautiful woman, a mysterious foreigner, and a witty talking lizard come together to discover the truth of their lives. Set in Angola, Agualusa's tale darts from tormented past to dream-filled present with a lightness that belies the savage history of a country in which many have something to forget -- and to hide. A brilliant American debut by one of the most lauded writers in the Portuguese-speaking world, this is a beautifully written and always surprising tale of race, truth, and the transformative power of creativity.

Download or read book Gecko written by Rennay Craats and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gecko makes it fun and easy for beginners to learn about caring for their favorite pet geckos, from leopard geckos to African fat-tailed geckos.

Download or read book My Father s Wives written by José Eduardo Agualusa and published by Arcadia Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Celebrated Angolan musician Faustino Manso has just died, leaving seven wives and eighteen children scattered across southern Africa. His youngest daughter, Laurentina, arrives in Angola from her home in Portugal to trace the story of the father she never knew." "My Father's Wives is the story of Laurentina's journey, but this fiction also runs in parallel with Jose Eduardo Agualusa's story of the novel's genesis, as writer and characters travel the southern African coast, from Angola, through Namibia and South Africa, to Mozambique, meeting extraordinary people and discovering Faustino's secrets along the way." "This novel heralds the rebirth of Africa, a continent afflicted by terrible problems but blessed with a talent for music, by the ever-renewed strength of its women and the secret power of ancient gods."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Wolfing Down The Moon written by Craig Wells and published by Craig Wells. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolfing Down A Moon, a literary novel of 59,000 words, playing homage to the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Jorge Luis Borges, reflects on racism, police brutality, interracial romance in the late 20th Century, and whether Gecko, a former LA Police detective, can be redeemed for his transgressions. Soon after he retires to Joseph, a tiny Oregon town, Faith seduces Gecko into hunting for her father, a famous Latinx sculptor. Before Gecko heads off, he has long conversations with Faith about his humanity. A quest greater than any murder he ever confronted. A sculptor lost for days. A wife he suspects half-dead somewhere in the same Eagle Cap Wilderness. A disfigured young black man who brings a Motown like sensitivity to the tale. A wolf as a trickster—no less an enigma than Charles Tracking Elk—a Nam vet, medicine man, tai chi master. A daughter, a world class big wave surfer, Gecko meets 30 years after a brief love affair with a Centennial High cheerleader. Unlike bullets into a dead body, these encounters trigger emotional and spiritual discoveries he can live with. Coincidences become facts. Instincts more important than clues. What Gecko had denied himself as a cop, and what he relies on to find himself and the sculptor. In the end, back in Yosandro, east of LA, he saves a Latina girl from a debt owed to a Cartel-like Madam. After a leg amputated, a prosthetic to be filled with smack and fentanyl she must transport from Mexico to LA. Money made for cosmetic surgery for her older sister. Gecko stops her. She curls up on his lap and weeps. Gecko too.

Download or read book Love with a Chance of Drowning written by Torre DeRoche and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New love. Exotic destinations. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure. What could go wrong? City girl Torre DeRoche isn't looking for love, but a chance encounter in a San Francisco bar sparks an instant connection with a soulful Argentinean man who unexpectedly sweeps her off her feet. The problem? He's just about to cast the dock lines and voyage around the world on his small sailboat, and Torre is terrified of deep water. However, lovesick Torre determines that to keep the man of her dreams, she must embark on the voyage of her nightmares, so she waves good-bye to dry land and braces for a life-changing journey that's as exhilarating as it is terrifying. Somewhere mid-Pacific, she finds herself battling to keep the old boat, the new relationship, and her floundering sanity afloat. . . . This sometimes hilarious, often harrowing, and always poignant memoir is set against a backdrop of the world's most beautiful and remote destinations. Equal parts love story and travel memoir, Love with a Chance of Drowning is witty, charming, and proof positive that there are some risks worth taking.

Download or read book Beneath the Rainbow Sky written by Robert Becht and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a fantasy world where only birds, reptiles, and insects live, and travel with a gecko named Freddy, who is more than a little determined to find out what life is about. This remarkable gecko embarks on a journey to discover why he's here, what his purpose is, and what is the true meaning of existence. Come along with Freddy, share in his adventures with other creatures and communities, and explore nature as God in his infinite wisdom created it. Along with Freddy, you'll learn new perceptions and insights about the true meaning of life and what it really means to love. Each chapter includes Freddy's conclusions, realizations about his world, and noteworthy quotes. Beneath the Rainbow Sky is a fun and enjoyable read that contrasts a gecko's thoughts and revelations with those of human beings as they travel through life.

Download or read book I Want A Leopard Gecko written by Tristan Pulsifer and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leopard Geckos are one of the most popular small pets. This book tells young readers just what it's like to have a colorful little Leo as a pet. The book also tells how to keep them safe, healthy and happy in your home or classroom. Leos make great first pets for kids age 8 to 12. This lively and informative chapter book has 27 color photos.

Download or read book Behaviour Matters Gecko Is Frustrated a Book about Keeping Calm written by Sue Graves and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gecko is Frustrated offers a gentle introduction to the concept of frustration for young children, helping them find ways to recognise and deal with their frustrated feelings. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to frustration. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Gecko often feels frustrated - when he has to wait or finds something difficult to do. When his frustration gets the better of him, he upsets Hippo. Gecko is sad. Can he find ways to manage his frustration and keep calm? The Behaviour Matters series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Download or read book The Smart Set written by George Jean Nathan and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Leopard Geckos For Dummies written by Liz Palika and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos. This fun, easy-to-follow guide provides the scoop on caring for these colorful, gentle creatures, with savvy tips on everything from diet and exercise to housing and veterinary care. The book covers how to properly handle a gecko, what to do if a gecko drops his tail, how to keep the right cage temperatures, ways to protect geckos from other pets, and where to find the best supplies. Liz Palika (Oceanside, CA) is an award-winning pet writer with more than 45 books to her credit, including Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies.

Download or read book Geckos written by Friedrich-Wilhelm Henkel and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Right from the Gecko written by Cynthia Baxter and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surf’s up . . . and so are the stakes when veterinarian and amateur sleuth Jessica Popper escapes to the land of hula, hibiscus, and geckos for a professional conference. The last time she and boyfriend Nick Burby touched down on the island of Hawaii, Nick caused a volcanic eruption when he unexpectedly popped The Question to commitment-phobic Jess. But this trip proves just as dangerous when Jess befriends an ambitious young reporter whose body later washes up on the sand . . . and someone thinks Jess holds the clue to the killer’s motive. There’s no end of suspects among the exotic flora and fauna, from the victim’s journalistic rivals and a mystery boyfriend to an eccentric beachcomber and a governor’s aide with ties to a controversial biotech firm bringing progress to paradise. One of them is a killer with the chameleon-like ability to stay hidden—and if Jessica doesn’t uncover hula-dunnit in time, she’ll be saying aloha . . . permanently.

Download or read book Give Up Gecko written by and published by Two Lions. This book was released on 2013 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an elephant finds that he cannot stomp a hole deep enough for water, a gecko is determined to stomp his own way down.

Download or read book When You re Strange written by C. Pangeran and published by C.Pangeran. This book was released on with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It begins simply enough: A twenty-something unnamed character meets a transvestite angel and get an unbelievable task of finding an even more fishy character: A demon king with a plan to ruin human world. And then begin a magical, surreal, psychedelic & psychological quest where our quirky & strange protagonist meet a lot of stranger; a free spirit & pretty teenagers, a failed rock star/taxi driver, hippies uncle & what he think as Terrence McKenna-look-alike god. Who’s not love The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Ken Kesey & an altered state of consciousness experience?

Download or read book All the Dear Little Animals written by Ulf Nilsson and published by Gecko Press (Tm). This book was released on 2020 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie, cried." Early readers will love the dry humor and wonderfully rounded story of All the Dear Little Animals. Nilsson perfectly captures the child's perspective, balancing compassion and humor. This is a very funny story about a topic that touches all of us.

Download or read book Animal Life and the World of Nature written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Leopard Gecko Manual written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered by author Philippe de Vosjoli as "the first domesticated species of lizard," the leopard gecko has fast become "the reptilian version of the parakeet or goldfish." Leopard Geckos takes a close look at the characteristics of this species that have made these attractive lizards so amazingly popular in the pet world. As a hardy, easy care, and potentially long-lived lizard, the leopard gecko is the perfect size, attractive in its velvety skin, and fairly easy to breed. The subject of breeding geckos is covered in multiple chapters in this book led by author and herp expert de Vosjoli, who is joined by gecko specialists Dr. Roger Klingenberg, Ron Tremper, and Dr. Brian Viets, who each contribute special chapters to this up-to-date and authoritative guide. Colorfully illustrated, Leopard Geckos provides excellent general guidelines for keepers who wish to add a gecko to their vivarium and maintain their pet in excellent health and condition. The authors provide an introduction to gecko characteristics including distribution, size, longevity, and growth rate, to help beginners better understand the anatomy and behavior of these fascinating lizards. This Advanced Vivarium Systems title includes information about selecting a healthy leopard gecko, handling, housing needs, water and feeding requirements, and shedding and tail loss. Dr. Klingenberg provides the chapter "The Recognition and Treatment of Disease," which covers specific disorders keepers should be aware of. De Vosjoli begins the discussion on breeding leopard geckos, and then is joined by Dr. Viets for a chapter on "Incubation Temperature and Hatchling Sex and Pigmentation." Tremper's chapter on "Color and Pattern Variations" focuses on the genetic aspects of breeding leopard geckos. The book also discusses the African fat-tailed gecko plus other eublepharids, including the African clawed gecko, Japanese leopard gecko, Malaysian cat gecko, and the Central American banded gecko.