This is the story of the first six months in the life of a baby bottle-nosed dolphin. You will see what dolphins eat, and how they protect themselves from sharks, killer whales, and other enemies. Learn about these intelligent mammals who live under the waves.

Solving challenging computational problems involving time has been a critical component in the development of artificial intelligence systems almost since the inception of the field. This book provides a concise introduction to the core computational elements of temporal reasoning for use in AI systems for planning and scheduling, as well as systems that extract temporal information from data. It presents a survey of temporal frameworks based on constraints, both qualitative and quantitati...

THIS BOOK TRIES TO STRETCH PEOPLE'S IMAGINATION TO BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE TWO FORCES IN THE UNIVERSE CONTROLLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY HIGHER SPECIES IN THE GALAXIES THEY INHABIT WITH MANKIND BEING ONE OF THEM. THESE TWO FORCES HAD A WAR OF SORTS MANY BILLIONS OF EARTH YEARS AGO WHICH LED TO ONE OUR UNIVERSE BEING CONTROLLED BY THE CREATOR AND AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE BEING CONTROLLED BY THOSE DARKER FORCES CALLED SHADOWS AFTER THEIR DARKER BEING STATUS. AS THE CREATOR CONTINUED MAKING PLA...

Growing trees in an urban desert environment can be challenging, especially if water is a limited resource. In a comprehensive reference manual, seasoned educators Dale A. Devitt and Robert L. Morris combine ninety years of professional experience to offer a road map that provides guidance to those living and working in the Desert Southwest on how to select and irrigate urban trees to achieve a healthy, beautiful landscape while conserving water. Devitt and Morris lead homeowners and lands...

Wolves and Their Wilderness gathers ten book-length perspectives on the wolf as animal, adversary, emblem, and inhabitant of contested landscapes. Ranging from natural history and field observation to hunting lore, trapping manuals, frontier narrative, and wilderness writing, the collection preserves a strikingly varied record of human engagement with Canis lupus. Its most compelling passages juxtapose close attention to tracks, behavior, and habitat with dramatic accounts of pursuit and s...

This issue contains cutting edge information on the diagnosis and treatment of clinical dermatology. Topics will include pyoderma, antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococci, feline otitis, canine pododermatitis, diseases of the canine claw, scaling dermatoses of dogs, ischemic dermatopathies, cutaneous vasculitis, dermatologic indication for cyclosporine therapy, therapies for pruritus, and much more.

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

The Most Wonderful Christmas Tales Of All Time is an exquisite anthology that captures the heartwarming essence and infinite diversity of storytelling inspired by the yuletide spirit. Encompassing a range of genres from classic drama to fairy tales and transformative narratives, this collection splendidly showcases tales that explore themes of generosity, hope, and the magic of Christmas. The eclectic array of stories speaks to the classical, romantic, and even modernist literary contexts,...

Santa's Christmas Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition) presents an enchanting tapestry of yuletide literature that spans centuries and literary styles, gathering works that have shaped holiday storytelling. From tales of benevolence and redemption to merry rhymes and poignant legends, this anthology encapsulates the warmth and magic associated with Christmas. Each piece contributes to a rich literary mosaic, offering highlights such as time...

Comedy and mystery are happy bedfellows in The Misadventures of Sherlock Holmes. Veteran award-winning radio producer Joe Bevilacqua's ten-part radio theater series pays humorous homage to the classic characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are filled with sly references to the original "Canon," and even the Baker Street Irregulars and other Holmesian groups and scholars have enjoyed this about the series.Titles include: Episode One: "The Mystery of the Creepy Ha...

Now available in one collection for you to enjoy!Long before Sgt. Lefty and the Camp Waterlogg gang took over, The Comedy-O-Rama Hour residents were parody versions of Mysteries (Sherlock Holmes), Old-time Radio (The Shadow, The Lone Ranger, etc.), SCI-FI (Willoughby and the Professor), Superheroes (Teaman and Polfroon), and more.“Those were the XM years,” explains Joe Bevilacqua (Joe Bev), who not only produced Comedy-O-Rama, but also wrote and voiced 80% of the production...

In 'The Greatest Christmas Classics of All Time', the enchanting magic of the Christmas season unfolds through a tapestry of diverse literary styles and rich cultural narratives. This anthology curates an impressive range of works, each capturing the essence of Christmas—from the warmth of familial gatherings to introspective reflections on peace and goodwill. Spanning genres from heartwarming tales to profound allegories, the collection offers a compelling blend of both popular and lesser...