Tony and Susan

Author: Austin McGiffert Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781455595259
Category : Life change events
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Fifteen years ago, Susan Morrow left her first husband Edward Sheffield, an unpublished writer. Now, she's enduring middle class suburbia as a doctor's wife, when out of the blue she receives a package containing the manuscript of her ex-husband's first novel. He writes asking her to read the book; she was always his best critic, he says. As Susan reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a math professor driving his family to their summer house in Maine. And as we read with her, we too become lost in Sheffield's thriller. As the Hastings' ordinary, civilized lives are disastrously, violently sent off course, Susan is plunged back into the past, forced to confront the darkness that inhabits her, and driven to name the fear that gnaws at her future and will change her life.

Night Animals

Author: Gianna Marino
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0425288560
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A bedtime picture book favorite now available as an adorable board book! Something’s out there in the dark! First Possum hears it. Then Skunk. Then Wolf comes running. “What could it possibly be?” asks Bat. “Night Animals!” the animals declare. “But you are night animals,” Bat informs this not-so-smart crew. Children will love the oh-so-funny animals in this twist on a cozy bedtime book.

After Dark

Author: David L. Harrison
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1629797170
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
This collection of twenty-two poems explores the fascinating lives of North American nocturnal animals. When the sun goes down, many animals come out. Crickets chirp their crickety song hoping to attract a mate. Cougars bury their leftovers for later, leaving few clues for others to follow. Armadillos emerge from their dens to dig for worms, leaving holes in the lawns they disturb. This collection of poetry from acclaimed children's author and poet David L. Harrison explores the lives of animals who are awake after dark. Stephanie Laberis's beautifully atmospheric illustrations will draw in readers, and extensive back matter offers more information about each animal.

Nocturnal Animals

Author: Clive Roots
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN: 9780313335464
Category : Nocturnal animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides a resource for understanding animals who exhibit a unique and intriguing trait: living nocturnally.

Nocturne

Author: Traer Scott
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616893532
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Whether fierce, cuddly, startling, mysterious, or some indefinable combination of all of the above, nocturnal animals never fail to fascinate. In Nocturne: Creatures of the Night, celebrated animal photographer Traer Scott takes the viewer on a journey through nighttime in the animal kingdom, revealing some of nature's most elusive creatures. Bats, big cats, flying squirrels, tarantula, owls, kangaroo mice, giant moths, sloth, several species of snakes, and a Madagascar hissing cockroach are only a few of the animals illuminated in these lushly detailed portraits. Seventy-five full-color photographs of forty different species are accompanied by informed but accessible descriptions of each animal's habits and habitats, and an introduction provides personal insight into how Scott captures her astonishing images. Nocturne is a compelling view of the rarely seen darkness dwellers who populate the night.

The Godfather

Author: Mario Puzo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593542592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
A special deluxe hardcover edition of The Godfather—the unforgettable saga of an American crime family that became a #1 bestseller and global phenomenon. This deluxe edition of The Godfather includes: • A jacket featuring a new take on the iconic original cover • Printed cover boards with art that will titillate hardcore fans • Stained edges • Beautifully illustrated endpapers Since its release in 1969, The Godfather has made an indelible mark on American crime fiction. From the mind of master storyteller Mario Puzo, it traces the Corleone family, whose brilliant and brutal portrayal illuminated the violent and seductive allure of power in American society. A tale of family and loyalty, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it has stood the test of time as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld. Beyond the bestselling novel, Francis Ford Coppola’s incomparable film adaptation and Academy Award winner for Best Picture cemented The Godfather's reputation as a triumph in storytelling and a seminal classic for the ages. With a legacy of blood and honor, it is a cultural touchstone that has resonated for generations, and still mesmerizes readers to this day.

Kinkajous

Author: Kristin Petrie
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN: 1617849189
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Welcome to the world of the kinkajou! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. As an arboreal mammal, the kinkajou spends its time high in the forests of South America, Central America, and Mexico. A chapter on the kinkajou's body discusses its size, appearance, and special features, such as its backward-turning feet, extra-long tongue, and prehensile tail. Other chapters cover its diet, life cycle, and habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the kinkajou's environment, such as deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the kinkajou's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Animals at Night

Author: Anne Jankeliowitch
Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN: 9781492653196
Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
"A glow-in-the dark reference book that helps the reader learn about nocturnal animals. What hides in the deep darkness of the night under the starry sky? What does the light of the moon shine upon? At night, we can see their glowing eyes in the dark. But, what are they? Easy: they are nocturnal animals! The bonus of this book: thanks to a phosphorescent system of glow-in-the-dark images, the reader sees different elements appear such as animals, stars, lights, and other background features."--

Nocturnal Animals

Author: Kelli Lynn Hicks
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 149665711X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
How do over-sized eyes help tarsiers see at night?Ê How do bats find food in the dark? These nocturnal animals have some fascinating ways to survive in the dark. Discover the amazing things nocturnal animals do when the sun goes down.

Night Animals

Author: Sue Meredith
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9780794516567
Category : Nocturnal animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Which animals come out at night? How do they find food in the dark? Where do they go during the day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the secret world of night animals.