An incidental and shocking discovery of a cave with tiny unmarked graves shatters the peace of Exton, a small town in upstate N.Y. More horrifying is the forensic analysis that reveals that these young children died needlessly as the result of neglect and abuse at the hands of a religious fundamentalist cult that disavows medical care. Evangelicals and their political action groups come to the defense of the cult and the parents of the dead children setting the stage for the final courtroom clash to come. The sheriff, an investigative reporter, the local coroner and two forensic experts from...
An incidental and shocking discovery of a cave with tiny unmarked graves shatters the peace of Exton, a small town in upstate N.Y. More horrifying is ...
Strange things are happening in Hillsborough, the affluent suburb of San Francisco: normal people without a hint of psychiatric problems suddenly become violent. None have motive for assault or murder, and being residents of Hillsborough is the only factor they have in common. While they remember nothing of their violence, observers describe their behavior as strange-like an automaton. Michael Rose, a forensic psychiatrist and his associate, Karen Scott, a clinical psychologist, study the subjects and these episodes. They suspect that this behavior is more than psychiatric, but fail to come...
Strange things are happening in Hillsborough, the affluent suburb of San Francisco: normal people without a hint of psychiatric problems suddenly beco...
Brenna is an almost-grown bluebird who falls from her nest while her mother is out shopping for breakfast. Bruised and frightened, and without a grown-up to help her, Brenna shares her fears with her friends in the forest. As each friend tries to teach her their skills for getting back into her nest, Brenna keeps failing. Just as she's about to give up, Brenna finally learns to use the skills that nature gave her to reach the safety of her home in the trees. "
Brenna is an almost-grown bluebird who falls from her nest while her mother is out shopping for breakfast. Bruised and frightened, and without a grown...
Terwilligeris a shelter kitten whose tail is short and stubby, unlike his siblings, who have long silky tails. After his siblings are adopted, Twilly is left alone. When a shelter worker takes him home, she is so concerned with making his tail grow, she loses sight of the fact that Twilly is a sweet, loving cat. She finally comes to her senses and accepts him as he is.
Terwilligeris a shelter kitten whose tail is short and stubby, unlike his siblings, who have long silky tails. After his siblings are adopted, Twilly ...
Johanna is a fresh, headstrong, full-figured, vain and very happy cat, who gets into all kinds of mischief. Even though her rambunctious ways can be trying at times, her family loves her unconditionally (almost).
A fun book to read.
Johanna is a fresh, headstrong, full-figured, vain and very happy cat, who gets into all kinds of mischief. Even though her rambunctious ways can be ...
Gloria Koehler Donna Eastman Bonnie J. Myers Morisett
Michael is a beautiful juvenile American Bald Eagle. He is certain that he doesn't want to leave his cliff-top nest and fly. Despite encouragement from his family and friends, he is too afraid of heights to try. It's not until real danger comes to the eagles that Michael finally flies and learns that being an eagle is a pretty cool thing.
A delightful story, the second in the series of "I Can Do It" books which inspire confidence in children who might be afraid to face a challenge. It is also instructional, informing children about eagles, hawks, and owls in an easily...
Michael is a beautiful juvenile American Bald Eagle. He is certain that he doesn't want to leave his cliff-top nest and fly. Despite encouragement ...
Patrick is a huge young lion who lives in an animal sanctuary in Africa. As Patrick grows to adulthood, he finds that he cannot roar. He is reluctant to have an operation to have his roar fixed, but he is encouraged by his animal friends to have it, telling him stories of their operations. He finally consents and still cannot roar. Certain the operation is a failure, he resigns himself to being a silent lion. When an emergency threatens the entire pride, Patrick is able to roar, saving the pride and the compound.
Patrick is a huge young lion who lives in an animal sanctuary in Africa. As Patrick grows to adulthood, he finds that he cannot roar. He is r...
