On The Prowl

Author : Mark Hallett,John M. Harris
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780231545525

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On the Prowl by Mark Hallett,John M. Harris Pdf

Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory. On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the evolution of the big cats and what it portends for their conservation today. Mark Hallett and John M. Harris trace the origins of these iconic carnivores, venturing down the evolutionary pathways that produced the diversity of big cat species that have walked the earth. They place the evolution and paleobiology of these species in the context of ancient ecosystems and climates, explaining what made big cats such efficient predators and analyzing their competition with other animals. Hallett and Harris pay close attention to human impact, from the evidence of cave paintings and analysis of ancient extinctions up to present-day crises. Their engaging and carefully documented account is brought to life through Hallett’s detailed, vivid illustrations, based on the most recent research by leading paleontologists. Offering a fresh look at the rise of these majestic animals, On the Prowl also makes a powerful case for renewed efforts to protect big cats and their habitats before it is too late.

Author : Karen MacInerney
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345509338

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On the Prowl by Karen MacInerney Pdf

Talk about a bad-hair day! Sophie Garou is a master at taming her inner beast, which comes in handy since she’s a werewolf. With a big promotion at work and a supersexy boyfriend, Heath (whom she recently spotted leaving a jewelry store with a beguiling ring box), she’s one happy girl. But when Heath starts spending long nights at the office with his new associate–a dead-ringer for Career Day Barbie–Sophie smells trouble. And when her professional relationship with her big new client–who also happens to be Texas’s brilliantly blue-eyed most eligible bachelor–begins to sizzle, she wonders if her animal instincts are leading her in the wrong direction. Just when it seems that things can’t get any more complicated, they do. The Houston werewolf pack has sniffed Sophie out, and their message is chillingly clear: you’re either with us or against us. And unless she can prove that she’s with them, the next full moon may just be her last. From the Paperback edition.

Author : Patricia Briggs,Eileen Wilks,Karen Chance,Sunny
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0425216594

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On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs,Eileen Wilks,Karen Chance,Sunny Pdf

Four stories of inhuman passions from four of the hottest authors in paranormal romance... “Alpha and Omega” by Patricia Briggs The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack—and inspires a power in Anna she’s never felt before. “Inhuman” by Eileen Wilks Andie has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. What she senses in her neighbor Nathan could be dangerous. Because he has a secret gift too, and it’s about to be let loose… “Buying Trouble” by Karen Chance A Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery red-headed mage named Claire in a New York auction house. But in this strange underground society, the rarity up for sale is Claire herself. “Mona Lisa Betwining” by Sunny Among the children of the moon, Milady is of mixed blood—part Monère, part human, and destined to be alone. Until she meets a man who could be her salvation—or her downfall.

Author : Rupert Fawcett
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780752266169

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On the Prowl by Rupert Fawcett Pdf

On the Prowl has developed a regular daily following on Facebook of more than 100,000 cat lovers from around the world. In On the Prowl the best of Rupert Fawcett's brilliantly observed, touchingly true cartoons come together in book form for the first time. Featuring the secret thoughts and conversations of cats of every size, shape and breed, this gorgeous book is a celebration of our favourite feline friends.

Author : Bruce Coville
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481441285

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Goblins on the Prowl by Bruce Coville Pdf

The stone toad is back! From the author of Diary of a Mad Brownie, this follow-up to the bestselling Goblins in the Castle blends laugh-out-loud humor with fantasy and edge-of-your-seat adventure. In the year since William and Fauna freed the goblins from imprisonment in Toad-in-a-Cage Castle, peace has reigned over both the human and goblin kingdoms. Then one cold night William receives a strange book from an unknown visitor, a book that leads him and Fauna to the mysterious stone toad that sits in the castle’s Great Hall. When an accidental spell brings the stone creature to life, the giant toad hops away—with William between its jaws! Fauna is no match for a ten-foot-tall frog made of rock, but she has magic—and a good amount of grit—on her side. Determined to save her friend, Fauna ventures forth on a journey through dangerous lands filled with fearsome giants, talking bears, and packs of rogue goblins. And in order to save William and reveal the mystery behind the stone toad, Fauna might have to divulge a secret that could turn her friends against her forever.

Author : Christine Warren
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429952965

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On the Prowl by Christine Warren Pdf

On the Prowl Christine Warren Most girls would throw a fit if their parents tried to set up an arranged marriage for them. It's so outrageously old-fashioned—even for a Tiguri family, members of a fierce race of shapeshifting weretigers. But Saskia isn't getting her claws out just yet. She'll go through with this marriage to help unite two powerful families—and because her husband-to-be Nicolas Preda is the sexiest, hunkiest, and only man she's ever wanted... Of course, marrying an alpha male like Nic comes with its share of danger. As leader of his Streak and head of a global corporation, Nic and his new fiancée must take their places in the jungles of Manhattan—and the local Others seem to have a strict "no pets" policy. In fact, the Council seems to think the Tiguri are at the root of all their problems, including an attempt on the life of its leader. If Nic hopes to protect his name and his mate, it's hunt or be hunted—and he can't do it alone. But if anyone can bring out the beast in him, it's the sexy, savage tigress he's sworn to love...

Author : Rita Mae Brown
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553898668

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Murder on the Prowl by Rita Mae Brown Pdf

It takes a cat to write the purr-fect mystery— "People who love cats...have a friend in Rita Mae Brown," declares The New York Times Book Review. And nowhere is it more obvious than in this, her sixth deliciously witty foray into detective fiction written with the paws-on help of collaborator Sneaky Pie Brown, and starring that irrepressible crime-solving tiger cat, Mrs. Murphy. As the principal of St. Elizabeth's, an exclusive private school that caters to Crozet, Virginia's, best families, Roscoe Fletcher has proven himself to be a highly effective and vastly popular administrator. So when his obituary appears in the local paper, everyone in town is upset. Yet nothing compares to the shock they feel when they discover that Roscoe Fletcher isn't dead at all. Someone has stooped to putting a phony obituary in the newspaper. But is it a sick joke or a sinister warning? Only Mrs. Murphy, the canny tiger cat, senses the pure malice behind the act. And when a second false obit appears, this time of a Hollywood has-been who is Roscoe Fletcher's best friend, Mrs. Murphy invites her friends, the corgi Tee Tucker, and fat cat Pewter, to do a bit of sleuthing. It's obvious to this shrewd puss that two phony death notices add up to deadly trouble. And her theory is borne out when one of the men is fiendishly murdered. "Harry" Haristeen, in her position as Crozet's postmistress, is the first to hear all the theories on whodunit—starting with the man's jealous wife. Then a second bloody homicide follows, and a third. People are dropping like flies in Crozet and no one seems to know why. Fearlessly exploring all the places where humans never think to go, Mrs. Murphy manages to untangle the knots of passion, duplicity, and greed that have sent someone into a killing frenzy. Yet knowing the truth isn't enough. Mrs. Murphy must somehow lead Harry, her favorite human, down a trail that is perilous...to a killer who is deadly...and a climax that mystery lovers will relish.

Author : Cynthia Eden
Publisher : Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781942840152

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On The Prowl by Cynthia Eden Pdf

Time to embrace your inner evil. Rose Kinley never intended to be one of the most feared creatures to walk the earth. Once upon a time, she was a human—one who fell in love with a mysterious stranger. But when she got caught in a paranormal war, she lost her humanity and died…only to wake later as a vampire. Now Rose has a choice. She can continue to try and be the good girl she once was or she can let her darkness out to play. Maybe it’s finally time for her to step into the dark. He’s the reason she’s undead. Panther shifter Julian Craig has a mission—protect Rose at all costs. It’s his fault that she lost her human life, and he literally made a deal with the devil so that she would have a second chance as a vampire. And as part of that deal, he’s supposed to keep his hands off Rose. An impossible task considering the dangerous lust he feels for her. When Rose is targeted by a paranormal collector, Julian knows that he will have to let his own beast out if he is to protect the only woman who ever touched his battered soul. Rose may be afraid of the darkness she carries, but Julian is more than ready to show the world just what kind of a monster he truly is. Julian isn’t afraid of the dark…but the monsters that wait in the shadows? They will bow to him. He’ll show her just how good it can feel…to be bad. The "Bad Things" Series: THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE - Book 1 ON THE PROWL - Book 2 UNDEAD OR ALIVE - Book 3 BROKEN ANGEL (Coming December of 2016) - Book 4 Author's note: All books in this series are stand-alone titles.

Author : R. R. Busse
Publisher : LB Kids
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316413800

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MARVEL's Black Panther: On the Prowl! by R. R. Busse Pdf

T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior King of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's special forces--and C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross to defend his kingdom in this epic storybook based on the upcoming film Marvel's Black Panther. ©2018 MARVEL.

Author : Lawrence Block
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061806698

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The Burglar on the Prowl by Lawrence Block Pdf

A philosophical yet practical gentleman, Bernie Rhodenbarr possesses many admirable qualities: charm, intelligence, sparkling wit, and unwavering loyalty. Of course, he also has this special talent and a taste for life's finer things. So he's more than willing to perform some vengeful larceny for a friend -- ripping off a smarmy, particularly deserving plastic surgeon -- for fun and a very tidy profit. But during a practice run at another address, Bernie's forced to hide under a bed when the lady of the house returns unexpectedly with the worst kind of blind date in tow. In no time, Bernie's up to his burgling neck in big trouble. Again. And this time it includes his arrest, no less than four murders, and more outrageous coincidences than any self-preserving felon should ever be required to tie together.

Author : Bruce Coville
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481439008

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Goblins in the Castle by Bruce Coville Pdf

William wants to know what's making the strange moans that drift through the castle where he was raised.

Author : Frances Pitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : UCAL:B3300841

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The Naturalist on the Prowl by Frances Pitt Pdf

Author : Penguin Books,Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 0670081159

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A Naturalist On The Prowl by Penguin Books,Ruskin Bond Pdf

EHA, was one of the most popular naturalist writers of his time; 1851-1909. He can make you smile, or laugh out loud. That was what made his books entertaining. Here, Ruskin Bond reintroduces one of his favorite authors to readers.

Author : John Patrick
Publisher : STARbooks Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2007-01-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781934187050

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Boys on the Prowl by John Patrick Pdf

STARbooks presents page after page of steamy stories about oversexed men who cannot get enough of a good thing and are always on the make. Features stories by legendary authors such as Tony Anthony, Mario Solano, Thom Nickles and H.A. Bender, to name but a few. As an added bonus, this volume has Cowpoke Tales, eight stories of lust on the range and Hustlers Confessions, a series of stories about sex workers who never complain about being overworked.

Author : Peg Kehret
Publisher : Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0671891871

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Cat Burglar on the Prowl by Peg Kehret Pdf

Everything was topsy-turvy, the house was wrecked, and Grandma Kearney's silver tea set was gone. Kayo Benton was scared. At least her cats and baseball collectibles were safe. Trying to forget about the robbery, Kayo and her best friend, Rosie Sanders, enter their pets in the cat show, aiming for the $100 first prize. They've decorated the cages. Everything looks terrific - until Rosie's cat, Webster, disappears! No one will help, so the girls investigate on their own. They find the cat - but the burglar finds them. How will Kayo and Rosie escape?