The wintry month of December has been a time of celebration since the earliest days of caves and campfires. As soon as humans could make sense of the phases of the moon and the wheeling of the stars, we treasured the Winter Solstice - the darkest day of the year. Many counted this period as the turning point for the entire cycle.Yule sprang from this date, as did the Chinese celebrations. When the Syrians attacked Jerusalem in 167BC, and the locals ably defended themselves, this ad...

Animals have been entwined with our lives since the earliest days of civilization. Many of the first cave drawings are of animals and how they interact with humans. Dogs were loyal companions and protectors. Cats kept the home safe from mice and curled up on a lap after a long day of work. Both were worshipped as gods and goddesses.As our society grew, so did our appreciation of our animal neighbors on our Earth. Many of us now care for more unusual pets such as rabbits and geckos....

#3 in the Women of Strength DiariesAfter the death of her father, Dana Morrison noticed that her mother’s house was becoming cluttered. First she saved grocery bags, then newspapers, and empty boxes. In no time flat, her house was filled with junk, junk, and more junk! Dana made the mistake of cleaning house, but that just made matters worse when her mother decided that her trash was more valuable to her than her daughter.Tonya Thomas writes gripping storie...

These four short stories are now available in one beautiful paperback edition and include an exclusive sneak peek at Lauren Oliver's brand new novel Replica - coming soon!All the stories expand upon and enrich the Delirium world, illuminating events and characters through different perspectives.HANA adds nuance to the life-changing summer before best friends Lena and Hana are to be cured - a moment when the girls' paths diverge and their futures are altered forever.AN...

"I'M COMING FOR YOU."When helping a victim of domestic violence, advocate Jessica Taylor finds herself a target once more. But those memories of the past can't stop her from safeguarding the women in her care. Not even when the victim's brother, Andrew Jennings, appoints himself Jessica's protector. She won't let another man endanger himself for her sake, but gutsy determination turns to fear when the stalker steps out of the shadows and into her home. No place is safe, not even in...

From a farmer at war with Nature?s creatures, to dangerous doings when the henhouse goes on-line, to the hazards of keeping company with a book wyrm, here are ingenious tales that will make readers laugh or cry?or double-check to make sure that their windows and doors are firmly locked against the things that prowl the night.

- A desperate father, on the run with his daughter reveals a terrifying truth about his child...- Who is the bogeyman, really? Hear the real story – directlyfrom the monster himself...- A tiny burger joint along a desert highway – it appears to be a refreshing oasis for a traveling family... or is it?- A psychic investigates an apparition of a little girl and uncovers a shocking tale...Enjoy these chilling stories and more inCreepies: Twisted Tales...

The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of the past, the more we've come to love Halloween—the one time each year when the mundane is overturned in favor of the bizarre, the “other side” is closest, and everyone can become anyone (or anything) they wish . . . and sometimes what they don’t. Introducing nineteen original stories from mistresses and masters of the dark celebrate the most fantastic, enchanting, spooky, and supernatural of holidays.

Deserted by her people at a kennel one dog longs to go home. Will someone choose her and take her to their home? Or is she meant to be alone with no human to call her own. This story is based on the life of a real dog but told by her.

Hi! I'm Juliet. I'm ten years old. And I'm nearly a vet!I've won a competition to be a zookeeper for a day! My best friend Chelsea is coming too. I can't wait to learn all about the zoo animals. There will be meerkats, tigers and penguins to feed. And maybe some zoo vets who need some help (I must remember my vet-kit!).Most exciting of all, there's a baby elephant due to be born!

A semi-autobiographical collection of humorous short stories and insightful anecdotes about dogs, kids, and family.

Harry the Hedgehog is a curious hedgehog who wants to travel the world. One day he decides to pack a bag and explore beyond his field, where he meets lots of interesting and new creatures. This is the second in the series and Harry visits the zoo! But, Harry has run out of the food - what is he going to do?