This work is a collection of 50 of Monty's best columns, that will provide a practical guide and a poetic record of the garden's changing seasons.

    Benza’s distinctive blend of wit, dry humor, and genuine tenderness shines through this candid, compelling memoir about the summer of 1974 when his shy, effeminate cousin comes to live with A.J.’s family, which is dominated by his short-tempered, outspoken, hyper-masculine father. At its core, A.J.’s story is about learning that being exactly who you were meant to be is the only thing that matters. Through anecdotes of fishing with his father, playing tackle football, and conquering neighborhood bullies, he tells a story of triumph and acceptance, of a loving but rough around the edges family that puts aside its prejudices to welcome with open arms a young boy struggling to understand his sexuality and ultimately accept himself. In a sometimes raw and always endearing voice, ’74 and Sunny is a revelatory account of a life-defining summer on Long Island, when tolerance wins over ignorance, family neutralizes fear, and love triumphs over all. For anyone who’s navigated the choppy seas of adolescence, this story about redefining what it means to be a man, and learning to accept those whom we might fail to understand will surely resonate.

    Although her red-hot kisses have eluded him for over a year, losing control isn't an option. But it may be the only way to convince this sweet vixen he's her alpha wolf.Hunting WolfSexy wolf shifter Caleb Bardou is a roughneck fighter who barrels through life, consequences be damned. Civilized Rielle Amoux refuses to be flustered by his caveman ways. But Caleb might be the only one who can unleash her wild side--before she loses her inner wolf forever.Wild WolfWhen cowboy wolf shifter Tate Bardou meets stunning wild wolf Claire Amarok, he captures her untamed heart. But Tate is bound to his pack, and fiercely independent Claire will never submit to their rules--unless he can prove to her that the battle for a mate's love is always worth the cost.Solstice WolfRising legal star Lia Woolsey put her ambitions on ice when she met her small town mate Connor Lowe--until she gets a once-in-a-lifetime job offer on the other side of the country. But dedicated doctor Connor can never abandon his responsibilities to go with her. Now they face an impossible choice that only winter solstice love can fix.Christmas WolfWhen omega wolf Ana Lyall walked away from her forbidden human soulmate, Mason Pearce, it shattered her heart, but she won't have his blood on her hands. Nothing can entice her back to him--unless some wild Christmas magic can make their season bright after all.New Year WolfCaleb Bardou is a fighter at heart. But when he was justifiably stripped of his Pack Guardian status, it knocked him out cold. With his hard-won mate, Rielle, now finally at his side, Caleb is on a new path--until an old enemy shows up and threatens to take the shine off Caleb and Rielle's bright new year.Protector WolfJace Canagan has a last chance shot at being a Guardian for the Black Mesa Wolf Pack. Then sexy Caitlin Rendall strides into his life with her adorable twin cubs, challenging all his ideas of what it means to be a protector wolf.Hunter's Moon (Black Mesa Wolves/Silvertip Shifters crossover)Wolf shifter Abby Kenyon belongs with sexy bear shifter Quentin Walker--except that wolves and bears just don't mix. Her pack's annual full moon mating run is his last chance to prove that only he can win the hunt for her heart!

    An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galápagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galápagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided. New photographs have been added.

    Traveling from city to city, she’s hunting the blood-sucking fiends who killed everyone she’s ever loved. But taking care of a dragon is tough, and revenge is a long and lonely road.She’s tracked her enemies to the Big Apple, where they’ve planned a dark, deadly ritual. If Tara doesn’t stop them, she could lose everything—her friends, her new family, even her soul.If you ever wanted to know what it would be like what it would be like if Mercy Thompson or Buffy the Vampire Slayer got a dragon, then WELCOME TO THE DRAGON SHOW ... the greatest show on Earth! ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!The Dragon Rider Series - Upcoming Releases!1. Welcome to the Dragon Show - Out Now!2. The Fire Eater and Her Dragon - Out on February3. Don't Feed the Dragon - Out on March4. Trampolining with Dragons - Out on March5. Dragon Buskers - Out on April

    But what if the one he is hunting for is not a wolf? Malcolm I’m on the hunt for an omega wolf. I will secure my position as alpha. And my omega will deliver the largest litter. But now I am responsible for this injured bear. I should leave her behind, except, I can’t ignore my desire to protect her. Autumn I’m an omega she-bear, and I've been promised to a scoundrel. I will not marry him no matter what my packs says. Malcolm has saved me. He protects me. I just wish I was the wolf he was hunting for. 18+Only

    Currently FREE with the Kindle Unlimited Program or $0.99. All full length books. No cliffies! DAMON The promotion she’s been waiting for all her life has finally arrived! Anne is ecstatic and on her way home to celebrate, when she’s forced off the road by a vehicle clearly bent on wiping her not just off the highway, but off the map. Terrified and confused, Anne hires a bodyguard to not only protect her, but to help her find out why someone would want to kill her. When Damon arrives at Anne’s luxurious penthouse, he’s a fish out of water, a wounded soldier who wants nothing more than to drink away the memories of torture and death. MARCUS When, in the middle of investigating a human trafficking ring, Marcus Thompson’s work partner and best friend disappears, Marcus will stop at nothing to bring him home. That includes carjacking an unsuspecting Nichole on her way home from work. Diving into her car just ahead of the goons pursuing him, Marcus inadvertently pulls Nichole into the thick of the action—and the danger. SHAUN Ever since being captured and tortured, Shaun’s entire focus in life has been hunting down his tormentor and making him pay. Unfortunately, his boss thinks that Shaun’s need for vengeance has become a downward spiral of obsession and forces Shaun to take a vacation on what they both think will be an easy job. Reluctantly, Shaun takes on the task of being a bodyguard to beautiful kindergarten teacher Emily, after she’s apparently mistaken for her twin sister and almost kidnapped off the street. The chemistry between Shaun and Emily is instantaneous, but barely has a chance to get off the ground before Emily’s life is suddenly threatened again. FLYNN Flynn Brennan lives for trouble. Legal trouble, but trouble nonetheless. His penchant for adrenaline rushes and danger have not only cost him his arm; they’ve also cost him his job on the police force. Lost and still dealing with the trauma of his wound, Flynn stumbles upon Guardian Angel Protective Services and is immediately hired for his legendary tracking abilities. But eventually even his new boss becomes worried about Flynn’s dangerous lone wolf forays into danger. Flynn is less than happy at being assigned to track down a woman’s deadbeat ex, until he learns that said ex might hold the key to capturing The Countess, the woman responsible for his torture and near-death. MICHAEL Michael Hamilton has spent years on two pursuits: solving the mystery of his wife’s disappearance, and chasing down The Countess, who has taken the lives of many of his friends, along with terrorizing his city. During those years, Michael has let a lot of life pass him by, but through it all his friends at Guardian Protective Services have stood by him, particularly Jackie Maddison, who has always loved Michael from afar. When The Countess strikes again, this time in the heart of almost all that’s near and dear to Michael, he is more determined than ever to end her empire once and for all, and there’s no place Jackie will allow herself to be other than beside the man she loves as he fights his inner and outer demons.

    The sudden death of his adoptive father and alpha of the pack forces Ax to go back on his word. Suddenly plagued by a gnawing hunger that consumes him from within, Ax must confront his inner demons and his half-brother, Kendall; a brother Ax resents because by pack laws Kendall will inherit the alpha seat vacated by their father. Little does Ax know that his life is going to get way worse before it gets any better. But the moment he has a glimpse of Aimee, Kendall’s fiancée, Ax’s life is forever changed by the revelation that the she-wolf is his fated soulmate. Passions run high as the three of them must come to terms with their fates. Will love triumph over a family feud that has lasted for decades?

    . . from my family. That’s what happens when your father is a murderous asshole. My mother was a mobster's daughter until he killed her and my grandfather, before pinning their deaths on me. Alone in a small town away from everyone I've ever known, I don’t exactly have many friends. Until I met them. Three devastatingly sexy werewolves caught me stealing from their store And instead of killing me, took me in. Now my brother’s caught in my father’s crosshairs, and he’s the only family I care about. I have to go back. Take down the club.Take down my father. And save my brother. But I’m not doing it alone.

    Yet, while common, oak woodlands are anything but ordinary. In a book rich in illustration and suffused with wonder, author Kate Marianchild combines extensive research and years of personal experience to explore some of the marvelous plants and animals that the oak woodlands nurture. Acorn woodpeckers unite in marriages of up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes. Manzanita's rust-colored, paper-thin bark peels away in time for the summer solstice, exposing sinuous contours that are cool to the touch even on the hottest day. Conveying up-to-the-minute scientific findings with a storyteller's skill, Marianchild introduces us to a host of remarkable creatures in a world close by, a world that rustles, hums, and sings with the sounds of wild things.

    For The Best of Gerald Durrell she has chosen evocative, quirky, engaging and humorous pieces to give a wonderful picture of how his extraordinary life unfolded. Starting with his early naturalist days and the rapid development of his passion for animals, this anthology includes writings of his collecting trips to such places as Cameroon, Argentina and Madagascar, his growing concern about the nature of zoos, the emergence of his conservation plans, and the realization of his lifelong dream, a zoo of his own, and how it became a model for the future.

    Written in diary form, the book offers a rare insight into the ways of life that have existed since the dawn of time and are about to disappear forever. Illness, accidents and all manner of unforeseen mishaps test Parry's strength every step of the way.

    She wanted a fling.Olivia had a plan, but like all good plans, it went to hell in a hand-basket. Finally single, she's got a mess to clean up only her useless excuse for magic won't cooperate. She's come to terms with being alone, a disappointment, and no natural talent for cake decorating.Ethan hasn't always been careful in life. Rash thinking made him a single father and the alpha of his pack. Now the wolf inside him demands a mate just as the pack demands stability, but he has his daughter to think of. His luck might be changing with the appearance of a sexy woman delivering what he thinks is supposed to be a cake.Olivia and Ethan let a single moment of lust drive them to a choice that both might regret. Can Olivia accept that someone loves her as she is, and does Ethan have the ability to forget a past that doesn't want to be forgotten?

    She cooks, cleans, and does any work thrown at her, but she does it all because she thinks, "one day my mate will come and shower me with love and make up for all these years". However, all hope soon vanishes when her mate rejects her...The only thing she had was taken away from her. Hope. Of being loved. Of having a mate.Her life source was taken away from her. She wanted to die, but her wolf did not let her."Someone needs you, Bella. You still have a purpose to live. The Moon Goddess is not cruel. Just hold on..."Follow Isabella on her journey of love. This book can be found in FicFun.

    Although some dismiss it as brutal combat, its fighters are among the most dedicated athletes in any arena. But MMA also takes a heavy toll on the body, and it's a rare fighter who can earn a living in the sport's top ranks.Beast follows four high-level fighters at one of the sport's elite gyms, Florida's American Top Team. Doug Merlino had unprecedented access, training alongside the men for two years, traveling to their matches, and eating in their homes. Mirsad Bektic, a young Bosnian refugee who started in karate as a boy in Nebraska, dreams of stardom. Jeff Monson, a battered veteran at forty-one, is an outspoken, tattooed anarchist enjoying a bizarre burst of celebrity in Russia. Steve Mocco is a newcomer--a former Olympic wrestler from a close-knit intellectual family. Finally there's Daniel Straus, who, from a life short on opportunity, fights his way up to title contention. All will experience electrifying highs and career lows, and Merlino takes us along every step of the way while also examining the culture and meaning of professional cage fighting. A book for both the uninitiated and the hard-core fan, Beast offers a fascinating journey into an often misunderstood world.