Animal Island

Two years ago, police officer Andrea Brady fell madly in love with a black-muzzled, slightly rumpled German shepherd who showed up at her house one misty autumn day. Now, with the brave and intuitive Justice as her expert K-9 drug sniffer, she's found an unbeatable partner. Then the unthinkable happens. A savage attack leaves a teenager dead and Andie trapped in every cop's worst nightmare. Placed on administrative leave, she's pursued by media and investigated by a deputy sheriff whose handling of the high-profile case could earn him a coveted promotion.

Chase, a young honest employee of Lily’s, is accused of Murder. Convinced of his innocence Lily and Judy rush to investigate. Cute dogs, crazy neighbors, and the restaurant business prove to complicate the endeavor. How can the two sleuths keep their friend from spending the rest of his life in prison? Budding romances and some deliciously simple meals make this mystery all the more appetizing.

Ocean and his little brother, Kingston, explore the beautiful island of Maui in search of a sunrise shell for their mom’s birthday gift. But with a rumbling volcano and so much to unearth, will the boys ever find the special shell? Celebrity couple Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, known for their starring roles in Big Time Rush and Spy Kids, respectively, debut their first children’s book, inspired by their firstborn son, Ocean, and their home in Hawaii.

The pirate ship’s first mate, Rotten Tooth, sees Pete and his friends more as an annoyance than pirates in training. As the ship heads toward Snake Island, Pete has an idea to earn some respect - if the kids can find the hidden treasure before the grown-ups, then they’ll have to be taken seriously!

Mystery and mayhem are afoot once more on idyllic SeaBreeze Island - and intrepid sleuth Maud Baxter must follow a twisting trail of clues to unmask a killer! When controversial podcaster Brad McNulty is found dead in his rental home, Maud and her best friend Krysteen sense there's more to this case than meets the eye. Delving into the questionable history of the wealthy Vermillion family, they uncover a shocking secret that someone will kill to protect. But real estate developer Andrew Donovan holds a vital piece of evidence that could blow the case wide open. To solve this perplexing ...

In the depths of despair, she has no idea who or where she is. Dying of thirst with her rib cage almost poking through her skin, she can barely put one paw in front of the other when she’s rescued from the street. When Sandy’s people parents take her to her beautiful new home on the island, she tries to focus on her future and return the love and kindness showered upon her. Then she meets Lola, Obie, and Chip, and the traumatic flashbacks begin.

Welcome to "The Bear's Island," a captivating collection of short stories that will whisk young readers away on a magical journey through the enchanting world of Bear's Island. In this delightful book, children will be introduced to the lovable characters of Big Bear, Mama Bear, and their curious cub, Little Bear, as they embark on a series of heartwarming adventures filled with friendship, discovery, and the wonders of nature.

Spring has finally arrived in Dreamhaven. Nick, Smoke and Rose revel in the warm sun on their fur and the promise of carefree days to come. Unfortunately, the cunning moonwitch, Impolora, has other plans for them. Impolara has discovered that cats really do have nine lives. She’s convinced that she will too—and rule the Realm of Dream—IF she can lure, Rose, the one-and-only Dreamdancer, to Crushtide Island. Smoke sets off on his first adventure on the open road, and he is far from home and his beloved sister, Rose, when Impolara slips in and out of Dreamhaven to leave behind a chilling “gift.”

The cats keep the ancient bargain. They are still among us, hidden here and there; the cats who remember the Old Compact: you provide a home for us, feed us, take care of us in our illness, and we will protect you from the dangers of the night. They operate below the sight lines of humanity, dealing with dangers that we would never notice until it was too late. They remember the old magics of Freya, Bast and Hecate. They are the Guardian Cats. Nar-Tali the Gull Hunter is the guardian of Coney Island. He walks the boardwalk after dark, protecting humans at play from the things that hunt the ...

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

Originally published in 1969, The Inland Island is Josephine W. Johnson’s startling and brilliant chronicle of nature and the seasons at her rambling 37-acre farm in Ohio, which she and her husband reverted to wilderness with the help of a state forester. Over the course of 12 months, she observes the changing landscape with a naturalist’s precision and a poet’s evocative language. Listeners will marvel at the way she brings to life flashes of beauty, the inexorable cycle of growth and decay, and the creatures who live alongside her, great and small.

Tango is used to the good life. He has a silver heart charm for his dog collar, a luxurious doggy bed - even specially made booties for taking walks in Central Park. But disaster strikes when Tango’s owners sail into stormy waters off the coast of Nova Scotia and the little Yorkie is swept overboard. Washed ashore on Prince Edward Island, Tango waits for his owners to come for him. As days turn into weeks, Tango despairs of ever getting back to Manhattan - unless he does something about it himself.

The sneaky Snake has an attitude of entitlement and selfishness. He encounters Faith, the butterfly from the first book (The Complaining Caterpillar), and decides to change his life. Along with that, he gets a new name and attitude.

Ariana wakes up on a strange and beautiful island that is full of meerkats. It's a tropical paradise full of weird and wonderful creatures, but there are hidden dangers there she has yet to discover. How did she get there? How will she get back home again? She has a great adventure while trying to answer these questions.

Molly and Grubby are back for another adventure, this time during their summer vacation. What starts out as a boring day soon becomes an adventure they’ll never forget.

Lowinné, a young Aboriginal woman, eagerly anticipates uniting with Tughanah now that he has come of age. But the two lovers still have to be patient. For countless cycles, their respective clans have converged during their grand annual journey to Trowenna, the majestic land at the Earth's edge. During one such journey, Lowinné has an extraordinary encounter, compelling her to make a daring proposition to her father, the sage of the Nyu clan. This proposal risks shattering an age-old taboo. Has she genuinely received a divine message? Can her father grant her audacious request? Seeking ...

There was a young boy called Terrified Tim. Wherever he went, fear followed him. Will Tim find a way to overcome his fear? Listen to Calm Islands magical story told in beautiful rhyming verse and sounds that bring the story to life. Tim and his pet parrot embark on a journey through Calm Island, meeting friendly characters who teach the tools he seeks, to help ease his fears and worries. Through the story of Calm Island, Children (and adults) are introduced to the art of Meditation, Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques; building resilience and creating a state of calm.

Why do we eat animals? We've all heard these arguments before and many others, too. Maybe we've even used these arguments ourselves. But are they logically sound? Or is eating animals in fact a prejudice involving a thought process similar to that behind racism and sexism? How exactly could the subject of eating animals teach us anything about prejudice and human rights?

Passionate photographer, Maya Chance, embarks on a solo vacation to the Caribbean to find herself after losing both her boyfriend and her job. The secluded resort, Unexpected Paradise, will be the perfect place for her to regain her confidence and start her freelance career. Enter the irresistible Luke Hastings—suave, magnetic, and with secrets of his own. Beneath his cool exterior beats a heart ready to repair and restore. Their mutual attraction ignites on first contact. Despite Maya’s reservations, Luke is determined to prove that love isn’t just in the island’s air—it’s on ...

Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island is an exciting adventure starring Bernie, a beloved puggle (half-pug, half-beagle, 100 percent awesome) from Austin, Texas. Bernie and his human, Sammy, are taken on a journey to an exotic trash wasteland where their lives are turned upside down. Will Bernie, Sammy, and their new friends find a way home? Will they ever be free of the island and its polluted pitfalls?