Download or read book The Soul of an Octopus written by Sy Montgomery and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.

Download or read book Grant Brothers written by Leslie North and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cowboy’s Surprise Nanny Ian Grant isn’t a man who accepts help easily. After promising his young son that he could participate in the strawberry festival, and then missing the admittance deadline, Ian’s in a bind and forced to ask the mayor for a favor. The mayor agrees, on one condition: his niece has run into hard times and needs a safe place to stay: Ian’s place to stay. She’s great with kids and Ian needs someone to look after his rambunctious son Andy while he ranches. Ian agrees, expecting some college-aged girl who’d flunked Algebra. Instead, he finds a full-grown woman—a beautiful and sassy one to boot. Katie Rylie has always dreamed of helping others by teaching them to cook. Her online persona was thriving—until a scandal with her forthcoming cookbook rocked her career. Not only did she have to pay back the entire advance, but her once-loyal fan base has turned against her. Defeated and with nowhere to go, Katie feels it’s better to hide out in the country until she can get her life back together. The offer of a free home, an open range, and a wily six-year-old to focus on sounds like just the escape she needs. When Andy’s diet restrictions force Katie to become creative in the kitchen, she finds herself drawn back into the food world, just as she’s falling in love with Ian and Andy. But Ian, who likes having control of everything, doesn’t know how to ask Katie to become a permanent part of their lives. The Cowboy’s Contract Marriage Jonah Grant wants to make his own mark on the world. As a horse breeder starting his business from scratch, he hasn’t had the easiest road. But he might have finally caught a break in the form of two beautiful studs for sale that would be perfect for his stock. The problem is Jonah doesn’t have the funds, or any means of getting them—until an old friend shows up with a proposition. Virginia Leeland wants to build something of her own. The daughter of a traditional family, she refuses to stand behind a husband...she wants to stand on her own two feet. Still, she’ll take advantage of the money bequeathed to her by her grandmother and use it to buy Jonah’s beautiful old barn to host weddings in. The funds, however, are only available upon her marriage, so it’s a good thing she’s engaged. But when Virginia catches her no-good, cheating fiancé, well, cheating on her, the marriage plans dry up, along with the funds for her business, and Jonah’s plans for expansion. The situation seems hopeless. That is, until Virginia has a champagne-fueled epiphany: she and Jonah can marry. In name only, of course. The Cowboy’s Rodeo Rival Nate Grant knows that his eldest brother has the respect, his middle brother has the smarts, and he was left to fight for his own piece of the spotlight. Thus, began his daring, dangerous, and often a little bit crazy foray into the world of rodeo. Now, with his career on the rise, Nate is back in town to do a promotional show at the local Strawberry Festival to land himself a major sponsor. But when he arrives expecting to be welcomed as the hometown hero, he instead finds himself challenged by the only person who could ever make him shake in his boots: Athena Moore. Athena grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. Limited money for rodeo lessons or competitions meant that while she could best the boys, she couldn’t follow them to the big leagues. Watching Nate excel really lit a fire in her britches and after school she began training and teaching young girls rodeo skills. Winning against Nate at the upcoming Strawberry Festival will show the girls (and Athena) that they could do anything boys could—and do it better to boot. But promoting the event means Nate and Athena are forced to spend time together. Too much time to keep their tumultuous feelings under wraps.

Download or read book Benevolence written by Sean N. Hornback and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Klaus never intended or believed he would endure false Christianity in the perspective of who he thought was a woman of dignity and truth. His faith was greatly challenged as he realized his wife's, Porsh's, intentions of keeping their marriage together were not nearly as benevolent as it seemed. On the run, he travels to New Mexico with their son, Tauren. As they search to find a better life. Things quickly spiral out of control when an "Order of Protection'' is requested by his wife and granted by the court. During this journey, Klaus discovers abilities far out of his grasp of understanding, and there is no explaining the future ahead.

Download or read book Alpha written by Greg Rucka and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the visitors to Wilsonville, the largest theme park in the world, the day began with a smile. By the end, they wonder-will they be able to escape with their lives? Retired Delta Force operator, Master Sergeant Jonathan "Jad" Bell, is Wilsonville's lead undercover security officer. The threat begins with the announcement of a hidden dirty bomb, but quickly becomes something far, far worse. Trained since the age of seventeen to save innocent victims from impossible hostage situations, Jad scrambles to assess the threat and protect the visitors. He will come face to face with a villain whose training matches his in every way-and presents a threat Jad may not be able to stop.

Download or read book War of the Hearts 2 written by Vivian Blue and published by Sullivan Group Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotions are running high now that lines have been drawn. Athena felt vindicated after throwing all of Sable’s clothes over the balcony. Also, she skillfully grabbed a file out of Sable’s safe that had some inflammatory information on Ares. Sable was convinced that it was Athena’s sneaky ass that had come up in her apartment and violated her, so when Sergeant Day came to investigate the crime, and found out Sable was Ares’s estranged girlfriend, an interesting friendship emerged between the two of them, out of Kem’s necessity to get rid of Ares. Hermes’s affair with Hera is in full swing, and their feelings are starting to get deeper for each other. Hermes is getting tired of Tyche’s self-absorbed attitude, and his actions are making her start to take notice. His behavior has gotten real disrespectful, and when Sable mentions seeing Hermes and Hera coming out of a closet at a gala Tyche had thrown for the holidays, let’s just say, the shit gets real! Ares is under a lot of pressure to deliver big results on several things on his plate. Royce is still nowhere to be found, and the sudden disappearance of an important book that has all of his and Alroy’s illegal dealings goes missing. The urgency to find Royce becomes top priority over everything. Ares and Athena’s relationship has turned up a notch, and with Sable due to give birth soon, Ares is contemplating suing for sole custody and asking Athena to step in to be his unborn child’s mother. What’s going to happen when truths have to be told, and egos clash between Ares and Athena? Who’s going to win The War of the Hearts?

Download or read book Belgravia a London magazine conducted by M E Braddon written by Belgravia and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Athena Alliance written by Eva Pohler and published by Green Press/Eva Pohler. This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She never thought her wedding day would be like this. When Zeus invites Therese and Thanatos to a party on Mount Olympus in their honor, they and the other gods who have formed the Athena Alliance are immediately suspicious of a trap. They fear Zeus has learned of their desire to free Metis and Cybele and to stand up for all the women he has wronged. Although Therese recruits Dione, Amphitrite, and others to the Alliance, Pete has unwittingly sabotaged their plans by revealing to Zeus the prophecy from the ghost of Mr. Holt. And now, the day that might have been the most wonderful day of Therese’s life (her wedding day) will be wrought with conflict where someone close to her is fated to die. Can Therese and the other gods in the Alliance bind the almighty Zeus and restore justice and true democracy among the Olympians? Or will Zeus succeed in swallowing Therese and separating her from Thanatos for all eternity? *Formerly The Gatekeeper's Secret Praise for The Athena Alliance: "Again I am blown away by the storyline that never seems to dull for one moment. Characters and world building are beyond amazing."--Angela D. ★★★★★ "Best author of our time!"--Southernmermaid85, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "An incredible read!!! I will forever be a fan of Eva Pohler!"--Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "Oh em gee!! So good! I can't believe the ending which I don't wanna give away! But so good!"--Andi, Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ "So many series start to fall apart by this point, but not this one. The author is good at keeping all the characters fresh and developing!!! Loved it!!"--D.J. Acrey ★★★★★ Grab your copy to continue the exciting adventure today! Related authors: C. Gockel, Anthea Sharp, Susan Kaye Quinn, Cassandra Clare, Chanda Hahn, Quinn Loftis, Kim Richardson, S.T. Bende, Karen Lynch. Kimberly Loth, Richelle Mead, M. Lynn, Allie Burton, Ashley McLeo, Frost Kay, Cameo Renea, Elise Kova, Nicole Zoltack, A.L. Knorr, Kay L. Moody, Melissa Craven, Laura Thalassa, Rose Garcia, Holly Hook, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, Raye Wagner, Elisa S. Amore, and Rick Riordan. Search terms: Greek mythology, Greek mythology romance, mythology, Greek gods and goddesses, paranormal romance, young adult fiction, teen fiction, clean young adult fiction, the Underworld, Hades and Persephone, teen fiction books, urban fantasy, myth retellings, fantasy, young adult fantasy, gods and monsters, mythological beasts, swords and sorcery, magic, adventure.

Download or read book Leave the Little Light On Book One Windsor written by Sonia Palleck and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athena Brkovich believes in true love. Born into a blue collar family in 1968, young Athena and her sisters are sent away when their mother is hospitalized and their father is unable to care for them. The beginnings of trauma, separation, denial and suffering set Athena on her path. Brilliant, but naive, Athena refuses to grow up and become part of an adult world she doesn’t trust. But as time unfolds, the guilt that swirls around her beloved sister Lejla, and the blossoming desire for her soulmate Niko, plunge Athena into confusion. When circumstances bring them all together in high school, betrayal threatens to engulf Athena in shame and hatred. No matter how many walls Athena builds to escape her painful past, she must confront the person she is becoming in a society where only the strong survive. Compelling, and at times tragic, Book 1 explores the themes of childhood trauma, family conflict, alcoholism, and teenage love. Despite the darkness, Athena struggles to follow the little light inside herself, guiding her to forgiveness, peace, redemption, and the ultimate prize, love.

Download or read book Medusa s Secret written by D.A. Henneman and published by Saray Books LLC. This book was released on 2021-10-20 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ancient Greece, sometimes death is only the beginning… Medusa’s human form, granted by the virgin goddess, has always been enough for her. Until now. No longer a virgin, Medusa now faces banishment from the temple and Athena’s legendary wrath. Perseus’s love for Medusa breeds poison when kept a secret from all who live on Mt. Olympus. To have a life together, the couple must air the truth, even if it shakes the foundation of the Parthenon. Medusa struggles to embrace her monstrous past, as Perseus is faced with a choice – to embrace a hero’s life, or to follow his heart’s desire. The collision of their destinies forces them into a world that neither imagined.

Download or read book Third Time Treias Kartas written by Odeta Willow and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second book of the author. It could also be read as a continuation of her first book “DarkSky”.

Download or read book The Ancients written by J.W. Marvel and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prophecy. Among the heavens exists the law of the gods. Zeus, king of Olympus, believes that the world has forgotten him and his fellow Olympians and, therefore, executes judgment to destroy half the population, which goes against the sacred law. The wise council of the gods, Athena, cannot accept her father's judgment, and with the Olympians picking sides between Zeus and Athena, a war ensues. The goddess of wisdom, along with her allies, embarks on adventures that will have battles shake all of Gaea and the cosmos for the sake of mankind. She must find allies outside the Olympians to help her fight and for a chance at being victorious against the great mountain of Olympus. Witness action, drama, betrayal, and in-depth emotion of characters that will tug at your emotions. This dark and gritty side of the Olympians within the modern day will keep you wanting more. Can Athena and her allies stop Zeus and his forces, or will mankind fall victim to his wrath?

Download or read book Ella written by Annabelle Glasse and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What would you do if you suddenly realized you had the choice to change how you lived? Would you follow the path you’re on or take a risk, knowing it could mean letting go of everything and everyone familiar? Ella Staines appears to live a happy, busy life in a leafy suburb; she has a husband in a good profession, grown-up kids who come and go, and fulfilling work. So why does she feel as if she’s suffocating? Has she really forgotten who she is? Ella sets out on a journey that questions the very concept of marriage. Her quest for deeper meaning and a different understanding of spirituality leads to unexpected results that threaten to tip her over the edge. Along the way, she encounters some of her old demons—patterns, power trips, and egoistic ways—that had seemed so comfortable and that had once defined her existence. Now she must swim away from them to build a new life for herself, no matter where that may lead. In this novel, a woman leaves her life behind—her thirty-year marriage, home, family, and friends—to search for a new meaning and purpose for herself.

Download or read book Haunted Cliffs written by Nicholina Tichy and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caitlin and Robert have lived their lives with the comforts and conveniences that only the city can provide until an opportunistic move lured them from everything they knew. When a small town doctor offers up his practice, the two find themselves grasping at the silver platter. But the luring temptations of a serene New England town quickly trade places with a flurry of surreal, mysterious and paranormal occurrences causing the couple to question the reality in which they live.

Download or read book Spin written by M. Kilburg Reedy and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kidnapped at Christmas written by Maggie K. Black and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A white Christmas turns deadly in this chilling romantic thriller from the USA Today–bestselling author of the Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit series. When journalist Samantha Colt finds herself tied up and dumped on a landmine outside her boss’s country house, she has no memory of how she got there. And her only clue is an ominous note warning her to quit before it’s too late. Fortunately, the quick-witted soldier who’s house-sitting for her boss rescues her . . . and agrees to become her bodyguard until the danger ends. Joshua Rhodes might be protecting Sam as a favor, but the spark that immediately sizzles between him and the determined, lovely reporter can’t be denied. If the puzzled pair can’t swiftly outsmart Samantha’s tormentors, though, their brimming holiday romance will be snuffed out . . . along with Samantha’s life. Experience more action-packed mystery and suspense in the True North Bodyguards series by Maggie K. Black, including . . . . Kidnapped at Christmas Rescue at Cedar Lake Protective Measures From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Download or read book A Bride Worth Millions written by Chantelle Shaw and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today–Bestselling Author: He gave her a million reasons to say “I do”—but can he give her a reason to truly become his? Athena Howard can’t believe she did it. In an outrageously large white dress, she climbed out the window and escaped The Wedding of the Year and the fiancé who lied to her. And she fell . . . straight into Luca De Rossi’s arms! It must be fate. Luca has just two weeks to marry and meet the terms of his grandmother’s will. The cutthroat businessman offers Athena one million pounds to become Mrs. De Rossi in name only, unless the allure of his new wife’s purity proves too much for this cynical playboy to resist claiming on their wedding night . . .

Download or read book Leave the Little Light On Book Two London written by Sonia Palleck and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athena Brkovich believes in true love. Athena approaches adulthood like a paint-by-number - following the directions - but will her future become the masterpiece she dreams of? After high school, Athena quickly learns that nothing in life comes for free. The hurdles Athena jumps to escape her father’s shadow and her family’s impoverished past land her in London, Ontario. Athena has to face her insecurities about not fitting in at the Ivory tower of Western. Enter Mason Armada. Charismatic, handsome and athletic, it is love at first sight. Four years of dental school culminates in an education that covers more than how to fix teeth. Athena is becoming someone she has always imagined, the princess in her own fairy tale. Still, she isn’t sure she can pin her hopes on the irresistible playboy that has stolen her heart. But when Mason’s promises feel as false as her self-belief, Athena must choose between the man she wants to marry and the man she is with. Book two delves into the themes of romantic love, social status and the struggle for independence. Immersing herself in a misguided society, Athena wades into the darkness, trusting that her prince will come and save her.