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"An authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North AmericaVelvet Ants of North America is a beautiful photographic guide to the species of the wasp family Mutillidae found in the United States and Canada. Featuring hundreds of full-color photos, it covers nearly 460 species-representing more than 9 percent of all velvet ant species, which number in the thousands worldwide-providing comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this spectacular group of insects. This one-of-a-kind guide serves as an invaluable reference for naturalists, scientific researchers, museum specialists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Covers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the worldFeatures stunning high-resolution photos of each speciesDetailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identificationSheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyondProvides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of speciesIncludes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada"--

Inspired and inspiring, What The Dogs Tell Me opens a new chapter in human-dog relationships. Dog-whisperer, poetry-shouter. Rose Lesniak has written a one-of-a-kind book from a one-of-a-kind poet. What The Dogs Tell Me is poetry that is gentle and loving, with a witty syntax and eyes that look at you awaiting a response. Then again, there's a lot of barking and rowdiness and sadness too, as her 2 Wheatons, Martha and Joey, move through her life and pass away. This is an interspecie Book of Advice you'd be wise to heed. And you'll find a pawprint on every page just to show that the co-author is present too. This is a treasure for dog lovers who want to know what's going on inside that furry head. Read Rose's book and expand your conversation with your 4-legged friends!

They don't hunt cats! They hunt with cats to survive!A millennia ago, when a great technological civilization was destroyed, the remnants of human-kind faced extinction. Recognizing their dire need, non-human predators, led by cat-kind, offered to help. Before long, human-kind and their chosen predators developed deep bonds and separated into five distinct Hunter tribes - Cat Hunters, Dog Hunters, Bear Hunters, Eagle Hunters, and Snake Hunters. To guide each tribe, one person was chosen to be their Spirit and endowed with mystical powers. To keep the peace amongst the tribes and to assure a fair sharing of land and resources, the Hunter Tribe system was formed. Secretly permeated by evil through the centuries, the Hunter tribe system will soon shatter under the heavy hand of a Spirit's lust for ultimate power. The only hope to fight this foe is Kilala of the Cat Hunters. But with her true beginning veiled and her destiny concealed all her life, she must accept that she is the next Spirit of her tribe and the newest member of the Council of Spirits. Even with her deep bond with all of cat-kind and the ability to command the Sentinels, she is vulnerable without a mentor to help her understand her duties and master her powers. She must quickly learn to be cautious of who helps her, for not everyone is her friend. With her powers untested and leadership abilities unknown, can Kilala stand firm against a devious and vicious enemy? If she cannot save the tribes from the reign of chaos, then no one can - and everyone living in the Land of Ritigabid will be lost.

Southern charm meets small-town crime. Amateur detective Kat Harper doesn't expect to be thrust into another murder investigation while car shopping with her friend and fellow animal rescue advocate Imogene Little. But when a fatal crash occurs right next to the family-owned Rockport Rides dealership and a severed brake line is determined to be responsible, she can't help but do a little sleuthing. Lucky for Kat, she has no trouble locating a handful of suspects within the dealership's own showroom. Between feisty Southern belles, lovelorn customer service representatives, and sloppy mechanics on the verge of losing their jobs, plenty of people might have wanted to see the late owner dead. But is one of them guilty? A friendly black stray cat named Moxie may know the answer to that question. Except Moxie is too busy hunting down treats to help with this particular homicide case. That means it's up to Kat and Kat alone to figure out "whodunit" before a killer gets away with murder. All of the Cozy Cat Caper Mystery books can be enjoyed as standalones but will be better appreciated as part of the series. The books are light, fun cozy mysteries featuring an animal-loving female amateur sleuth, lovable and not-so-lovable quirky characters, and a page-turning mystery that needs solving. None of the books include cliffhangers, bad language, or graphic scenes.

Tragic accident . . . or murder? Kat Harper's visit to Jessie's Diner ends abruptly when the man at the next table drops dead. She soon discovers the victim is none other than Aaron Moskowitz, a caustic food critic known for thrashing restaurants he doesn't like. And now, thanks to a severe nut allergy, Aaron has penned his last roast. Nobody suspects foul play until a wannabe crime reporter and some disturbing evidence convinces them otherwise. And when a tenacious orange stray cat sneaks into Jessie's and locates Aaron's missing EpiPen in the kitchen, the eponymous restaurant owner quickly becomes the center of the police investigation. Kat doesn't truly believe her friend is guilty, but what will it take to prove Jessie's innocence? Identifying the real killer would be a good start. But that won't be as easy as it seems, not when everyone who dealt with Aaron has nothing but bad things to say about him. Regardless, that won't stop Kat from her quest to uncover the truth. The amateur sleuth had better tread carefully though. When the killer gets wind of her investigation, it isn't long before Kat finds herself on the fast track to joining Aaron at the morgue. All of the Cozy Cat Caper Mystery books can be enjoyed as standalones but will be better appreciated as part of the series. The books are light, fun cozy mysteries featuring an animal-loving female amateur sleuth, lovable and not-so-lovable quirky characters, and a page-turning mystery that needs solving. None of the books include cliffhangers, bad language, or graphic scenes.