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Olympic Dreams (High Hurdles #1)
by Lauraine SnellingHIGH HURDLES 1 Thirteen-year-old DJ Randall wants nothing more than to compete as a show jumper in the Olympics. After years of riding and working with horses, she's ready to start contending. Only one obstacle stands in her way--she doesn't have a horse! Together with her best friend, Amy Yamamoto, DJ puts her plan for earning horse money into action. But just when it seems as if buying a horse is a real possibility, everything goes wrong. DJ's grandmother, who has always lived with DJ and her fast-track mother, announces she is moving out. Horrified at the prospect of living alone with a mother who doesn't understand her dreams, DJ fights to prevent the move. Without Gran's support, DJ may never realize her Olympic ambitions! All DJ needs is a chance . . .
Olympic Mountain Pursuit (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit #4)
by Jodie BaileyCan this K-9 get a child to safety? Four years ago, former US Marshal Jackson Dean left his job after falling for a witness—who&’s suddenly the target of an assassin. Now it&’s up to Jackson and his K-9 partner to protect single mom Everly Lopez and her young daughter when Everly&’s identity is blown. But with hired killers looking for a payday, Jackson must use all his resources to stop them from silencing Everly permanently.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura ScottBook 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie HansenBook 3: Explosive Trail by Terri ReedBook 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie BaileyBook 5: Threat Detection by Sharon DunnBook 6: Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. PatchBook 7: Undercover Operation by Maggie K. BlackBook 8: Snowbound Escape by Dana Mentink
Olympig!
by Victoria JamiesonJust in time for the Olympics, a spirited, sporty romp about losing gracefully Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there's no getting this Olympig down. It's just great practice for the Winter Games! Cool comic book styling combines with classic picture book heart in this encouraging and hilarious story for every kid who's ever been told "you can't win 'em all."
Olympig!
by Victoria JamiesonPursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and demonstrates that attitude can be more important than winning.
Olympus at War (Pegasus #2)
by Kate O'HearnEmily and her winged horse face a war of Olympic proportions in this second book of an adventurous trilogy.Emily, newly recognized as the Flame, is living in Jupiter's palace on Mt. Olympus. Her friends, Joel, Paelen, and--of course--Pegasus, are there as well. The only person missing is Emily's father, who is still being held prisoner by the CRU back in the human world. Emily wants to go find him, but Jupiter won't allow her to leave. However, Emily does have access to a winged horse... Determined to rescue her father, Emily and her friends make plans to sneak away from Olympus and back to New York. Then Cupid, Emily's sort-of crush, decides to come along as well. It will be hard enough to hide a winged horse from the prying eyes of the CRU, but a winged boy as well? And when the gruesome Nirads begin a new invasion, old grudges are unearthed, new enemies are discovered, and Emily and her friends become entangled in a conflict more dangerous than they ever anticipated.
Om-kas-toe: Blackfoot Twin Captures Elkdog
by Kenneth ThomasmaTwins are born in the early 1700's to the Blackfeet people. It is customary for twins not to be kept alive. These twins' mother begs her people to allow her to keep her little girl, as well as her boy twin. The people agree, and the twins live impressive lives. Their greatest accomplishment is the act of introducing horses to their people.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (Landmarks)
by Carol Mccabe Eileen WirthLong ranked as one of the top zoos in America and even the world, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium’s history has remained untold, until now. Beginning as little more than a menagerie, the zoo transformed into a spectacular attraction that now draws two million visitors per year. Supporters responded to innovative features such as the iconic desert dome, the new African Grasslands exhibit, the indoor jungle and the all-encompassing aquarium. More than just a showcase, the zoo also supports renowned wildlife conservation and research programs that help preserve endangered species ranging from coral reefs to tigers. Author Eileen Wirth celebrates the history and promising future of the landmark that continues to elicit great local pride.
Omar: A State Police Dog
by S. P. MeekBob Halliday refuses the idea that Omar, a German Shepherd dog, doesn't have what it takes to be a great police dog. After convincing the Commandant to let Bob keep Omar, Omar shows how smart he is. Can Omar help Bob in a shoot-out with a burglar?
Omar On Ice
by Maryann KovalskiOmar loves drawing pictures and wishes he could be as good at it as his classmate Elsie. But his teacher, Ms. Fudge, can never figure out what Omar's pictures are--no matter how hard she tries. When the whole class goes ice skating, however, Omar's true talent emerges. He shows Elsie how he can glide and whirl and spin. After all, it's easy when you don't worry and just have fun. And the whole class discovers with Omar that there is more than one way to draw pictures.
The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for a Long Life and a Healthier Planet
by Paul GreenbergBy the bestselling author of Four Fish and American Catch, an eye-opening investigation of the history, science, and business behind omega-3 fatty acids, the "miracle compound" whose story is intertwined with human health and the future of our planetOmega-3 fatty acids have long been celebrated by doctors and dieticians as key to a healthy heart and a sharper brain. In the last few decades, that promise has been encapsulated in one of America's most popular dietary supplements. Omega-3s are today a multi-billion dollar business, and sales are still growing apace--even as recent medical studies caution that the promise of omega-3s may not be what it first appeared. But a closer look at the omega-3 sensation reveals something much deeper and more troubling. The miracle pill is only the latest product of the reduction industry, a vast, global endeavor that over the last century has boiled down trillions of pounds of marine life into animal feed, fertilizer, margarine, and dietary supplements. The creatures that are the victims of that industry seem insignificant to the untrained eye, but turn out to be essential to the survival of whales, penguins, and fish of all kinds, including many that we love to eat.Behind these tiny molecules is a big story: of the push-and-pull of science and business; of the fate of our oceans in a human-dominated age; of the explosion of land food at the expense of healthier and more sustainable seafood; of the human quest for health and long life at all costs. James Beard Award-winning author Paul Greenberg probes the rich and surprising history of omega-3s--from the dawn of complex life, when these compounds were first formed; to human prehistory, when the discovery of seafood may have produced major cognitive leaps for our species; and on to the modern era, when omega-3s may point the way to a bold new direction for our food system. With wit and boundless curiosity, Greenberg brings us along on his travels--from Peru to Antarctica, from the Canary Islands to the Amalfi Coast--to reveal firsthand the practice and repercussions of our unbalanced way of eating.Rigorously reported and winningly told, The Omega Principle is a powerful argument for a more deliberate and forward-thinking relationship to the food we eat and the oceans that sustain us.
OMFG, BEES!: Bees Are So Amazing and You're About to Find Out Why
by Matt KrachtAre you ready for the ultimate bee book? With lighthearted watercolor and ink drawings, humorous quips, lists, and musings, OMFG, BEES! will show you just how important these esteemed bee-list celebrities really are. (Hint: We can't live without them.)Delving into various bee topics, from distinguishing between bees and not bees (very crucial), to exploring the absolute wonder that is bee behavior (they do a coded dance directing their bee friends to food, for crying out loud!), to divulging the mind-blowing bee-magic behind honey making (within some extremely intricate and precisely constructed hexagonal honeycomb, no big deal), and more, Kracht's ode to bees paints a charming and enthusiastic picture of our favorite pollinators.Bee-autiful full-color illustrations fill these pages that playfully and earnestly examine different kinds of bees, from the honeybee to the teddy bear bee, providing unbelievably cool facts about bees and reasons why they deserve a lot more credit as well as our appreciation and advocacy. Because omfg, BEES!!
Omgaan met insecten en andere beestjes (Hoe te... #65)
by Owen JonesOmgaan met insecten en andere beestjes Hartelijk dank voor het downloaden van dit e-book ‘Omgaan met insecten en andere beestjes’. Ik hoop dat je het de moeite waard vindt en er wat aan hebt. Het gaat over de verschillende kanten van het omgaan met insecten en halfvleugeligen, in het bijzonder in en rond je huis. Het boek is verdeeld over 16 hoofdstukken van elk 500 tot 600 woorden. Ik hoop dat het ook interessant is voor mensen die een beetje bang zijn voor insecten en voor mensen die de wat traditionelere middelen willen gebruiken om van ze af te komen bij overlast. Als bonus geef ik je toestemming om de inhoud te gebruiken voor bijvoorbeeld je eigen website, blog of tijdschrift. Herschrijf het dan liefst in je eigen woorden. Je mag ook een deel van het boek gebruiken om er je voordeel mee te doen in eigen publicaties. Het enige dat je niet mag, is het in z’n geheel doorverkopen of weggeven in de vorm zoals je het boek zelf hebt verkregen. Voor je feedback kun je terecht bij de wederverkoper waar je dit boek hebt gekocht. Je kunt daar ook andere boeken vinden over dit onderwerp. Nogmaals bedankt voor je aanschaf. Met vriendelijke groet, Owen Jones
Omics Applications for Systems Biology (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1102)
by Wan Mohd Aizat Hoe-Han Goh Syarul Nataqain BaharumThis book explains omics at the most basic level, including how this new concept can be properly utilized in molecular and systems biology research. Most reviews and books on this topic have mainly focused on the technicalities and complexity of each omics’ platform, impeding readers to wholly understand its fundamentals and applications. This book tackles such gap and will be most beneficial to novice in this area, university students and even researchers. Basic workflow and practical guidance in each omics are also described, such that scientists can properly design their experimentation effectively. Furthermore, how each omics platform has been conducted in our institute (INBIOSIS) is also detailed, a comprehensive example on this topic to further enhance readers’ understanding. The contributors of each chapter have utilized the platforms in various manner within their own research and beyond. The contributors have also been interactively integrated and combined these different omics approaches in their research, being able to systematically write each chapter with the conscious knowledge of other inter-relating topics of omics. The potential readers and audience of this book can come from undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to extend their comprehension in the topics of molecular biology and big data analysis using omics platforms. Furthermore, researchers and scientists whom may have expertise in basic molecular biology can extend their experimentation using the omics technologies and workflow outlined in this book, benefiting their research in the long run.
The Ominous Eye: The Nocturnals Book 2 (The Nocturnals #2)
by Tracey Hecht&“Returning fans will be rewarded&” —BooklistIn the Nocturnals second chapter book, Dawn a serious fox, Tobin a sweet pangolin, and Bismark a pint-sized sugar glider set out to investigate a sudden jolt that cracks the earth! Along the way, they meet a mysterious reptile, a tuatara, who claims the beast who caused the crack may strike again. But can this tuatara be trusted? The Nocturnals team up with a zany owl, jittery jerboas, and a flock of birds to set a trap to uncover the truth and unite the forest! Bonus full color illustrations at the start of each chapter. GREAT FOR READERS AGES 9-12 Now an AR Quiz! Download complimentary printable activities on the book's website: animal mask crafts, bingo, word games, discussion questions, and Common Core Language Arts and Next Generation Science educator guides. READ ALL FOUR ADVENTURES WITH THE NOCTURNALS The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed middle grade chapter book series following three unlikely friends—Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider. Discover the friendships, teamwork, and humor as the Nocturnal Brigade solves the unpredictable mysteries of the night. In the third chapter book, The Fallen Star, Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark wake up to a disaster! A meteor has landed in the forest, blue lights glow near the crater, and animals are strangely affected. They meet Iris the aye-aye, a mysterious primate, who warns of a moon monster invasion. But can she be trusted? It is up to the Nocturnals to uncover the real explanation and save the animals!
The Omnivore Wars (Tuskers #3)
by Duncan McGearyThe wild pig invasion of Saguaro was a three day wonder. But Cathy Comfort, host of the cable crime program, Cathy Comfort's Justice, senses there was something more to the story than rabid pigs. With her young producer, Seth, she heads to Arizona to investigate, little realizing she's landing right in the middle of the Aporkcalypse. The Tuskers are alive and breeding and smarter than ever. With the young scientific genius, Tesla, and the military leader, Napoleon, they are ready to take on humanity. Only one species will survive The Omnivore Wars. Tuskers III continues Duncan McGeary's Wild Pig Apocalypse series.
On a Farm (Penguin Young Readers, Level 1)
by Alexa AndrewsHorses live on a farm. Apples grow on a farm. A tractor drives on a farm. What else might you find on a farm? Read along and look at the photographs to find out! This Level 1 reader is filled with photos that capture life on a farm!
On a Reef (Into Reading, Level B)
by Maureen Mecozzi<p>NIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Do you know what a reef is? Read this book to find out what animals and plants live on it!</p>
On Animals
by Susan OrleanNATIONAL BESTSELLER &“Magnificent.&” —The New York Times * &“Beguiling, observant, and howlingly funny.&” —San Francisco Chronicle * &“Spectacular.&” —Star Tribune (Minneapolis) * &“Full of astonishments.&” —The Boston Globe Susan Orlean—the beloved New Yorker staff writer hailed as &“a national treasure&” by The Washington Post and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Library Book—gathers a lifetime of musings, meditations, and in-depth profiles about animals.&“How we interact with animals has preoccupied philosophers, poets, and naturalists for ages,&” writes Susan Orlean. Since the age of six, when Orlean wrote and illustrated a book called Herbert the Near-Sighted Pigeon, she&’s been drawn to stories about how we live with animals, and how they abide by us. Now, in On Animals, she examines animal-human relationships through the compelling tales she has written over the course of her celebrated career. These stories consider a range of creatures—the household pets we dote on, the animals we raise to end up as meat on our plates, the creatures who could eat us for dinner, the various tamed and untamed animals we share our planet with who are central to human life. In her own backyard, Orlean discovers the delights of keeping chickens. In a different backyard, in New Jersey, she meets a woman who has twenty-three pet tigers—something none of her neighbors knew about until one of the tigers escapes. In Iceland, the world&’s most famous whale resists the efforts to set him free; in Morocco, the world&’s hardest-working donkeys find respite at a special clinic. We meet a show dog and a lost dog and a pigeon who knows exactly how to get home. Equal parts delightful and profound, enriched by Orlean&’s stylish prose and precise research, these stories celebrate the meaningful cross-species connections that grace our collective existence.
On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects: All About Insects (Cat In The Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeFind out all you ever wanted to know about insects when the Cat and company get an up-close view of life as a bug. Kids will learn how insects -- from the spittlebug to the honeybee to the moth -- see, smell, communicate, and pollinate, as well as sometimes pester and amaze and generally make life better for us humans. Catch the bug buzz with the Cat in the Hat and all his friends!
On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects: All About Insects (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about butterflies, ants, bees, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat, and I&’m glad that I found you. Right now, if you look, you&’ll see insects around you.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! In this journey into the world of insects, readers will learn:• how ants can lift things ten times their weight• how bees communicate by dancing• why flies buzz• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, On Beyond Bugs! also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About FarmsHark! A Shark! All About SharksIf I Ran the Dog Show: All About DogsOh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About DinosaursOne Vote Two Votes I Vote You VoteThere&’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar SystemWho Hatches the Egg? All About EggsWhy Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About DesertsWish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures
On Cats: An Anthology
by Elliot RossFor centuries, cats have been worshipped, adored and mistrusted in equal measure. This beautiful gift book contains a selection of essays, stories, and poems on cats by writers from across the ages.In these pages, writers reflect on the curious feline qualities that inspire such devotion in their owners, even when it seems one-sided. Cats&’ affections are hard-won and often fickle. Freud considered his cat an embodiment of true egoism; Hilaire Belloc found peace in his feline companion&’s complacency; and Hemingway—a famous cat-lover—wrote of drinking with his eleven cats and the pleasant distraction they gave him.Edward Gorey can&’t turn down a stray despite the trouble they cause him, and admits he has no idea what they&’re thinking about; Muriel Spark gives practical advice on how to teach a cat to play ping-pong; Nikola Tesla, who helped design the modern electricity supply system, describes a seminal experience with a cat that first sparked his fascination with electricity; and Caitlin Moran considers the unexpected feelings of loss after the death of her family cat.These writers, and many others (including Mary Gaitskill, Alice Walker, Ursula K. Le Guin, John Keats, James Bowen, Lynne Truss, and more), paint a joyful portrait of cats and their mysterious and loveable ways. As Hemingway wrote, &“one cat leads to another.&” The book features six black-and-white cat portraits by photographer Elliot Ross.
On Gallows Down: Place, Protest and Belonging
by Nicola ChesterPart nature writing, part memoir, On Gallows Down is an essential, unforgettable read for fans of Helen Macdonald, Terry Tempest Williams, and Robin Wall Kimmerer. Nicola Chester won the BBC Wildlife Magazine’s Nature Writer of the Year Award – this is her first book. On Gallows Down is a powerful, personal story shaped by a landscape; one that ripples and undulates with protest, change, hope – and the search for home. From the girl catching the eye of the “peace women” of Greenham Common to the young woman protesting the loss of ancient and beloved trees, and as a mother raising a family in a farm cottage in the shadow of grand, country estates, this is the story of how Nicola Chester came to write – as a means of protest. The story of how she discovered the rich seam of resistance that runs through her village of Newbury and its people – from the English Civil War to the Swing Riots and the battle against the Newbury Bypass. And the story of the hope she finds in the rewilding of Greenham Common after the military left, the stories told by the landscapes of Watership Down, the gallows perched high on Inkpen Beacon and Highclere Castle (the setting of Downtown Abbey). Nature is indelibly linked to belonging for Nicola. She charts her story through the walks she takes with her children across the chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs, though the song of the nightingale and the red kites, fieldfares, skylarks and lapwings that accompany her; the badger cubs she watches at night; the velvety mole she discovers in her garden and the cuckoo, whose return she awaits. On Gallows Down tells of how Nicola came to realize that it is she who can decide where she belongs, for home is a place in nature and imagination, which must be protected through words and actions. "We are writing for our very lives and for those wild lives we share this one, lonely planet with."—Nicola Chester
On Her Own Terms: Annie Montague Alexander and the Rise of Science in the American West
by Barbara R. SteinThe biography of Annie Alexander (1867-1950), an adventurous, independent woman, amateur naturalist, intrepid collector of mammals and fossils, she was the founder and patron of two natural history museums at the UC, Berkeley, and remains an inspiration to all women, especially those in science.
On Horsemanship
by XenophonOn horsemanship deals with the selection, care, and training of horses in general. Military training and the duties of the cavalry commander are dealt with in the Hipparchicus. Written in about 350 BC, the treatises of Xenophon were considered the earliest extant works on horsemanship in any literature.