Riley's Crossing is the biography of Captain Thomas Mercer Riley who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries in south Alabama. a VETERAN OF THE WAR bETWEEN THE STATES, he returned home to a devastated homeland. Capt Tom went to work with his community to bring them out of the depts of depression. He succeeded beyond anyone's expectations while going against all the racial morales of his place and time. The private forbidden private life he led is also legendary in his home of Monroe County, also the home of Harper Lee and Truman Capote.
This completely revised second edition of the definitive South Florida guidebook offers coverage of Tampa, the Gulf Coast, South Beach, Miami, and the Keys. In diverse, exciting South Florida you might catch a glimpse of an endangered Florida panther in a nature preserve in the morning and visit a four-star restaurant and world-class nightclub that evening. This rich destination welcomes visitors from all over the world with its vibrant arts communities and multicultural historic sites, luxurious seaside resorts and lush forests, and some of the best fishing and diving in the United States. With cattle ranches and citrus groves all the way down to the mighty swamps of the Everglades and Big Cypress there are endless opportunities for exploration and discovery for singles, couples, and families. From eco-friendly establishments and environmental information about the region to its trendy nightlife, out-of-the-way attractions, and best beach hotels, Explorer’s Guide South Florida is a thorough introduction to an alluring place that tourists as well as locals simply shouldn’t miss. Detailed maps, an index, an alphabetical “What’s Where” subject guide, and helpful icons that highlight places that offer special value, are pet-, gay-, and family-friendly, and are wheelchair accessible round out this incredible resource, your perfect travel companion.
The creatures in this book are the superheroes of Australia's animal world, beating all the records when it comes to size, speed, length, strength, intelligence and survival. What animal runs so fast it goes blind? Which sea creature has a tongue that weighs as much as an elephant? What insect carries a bomb in its rear end? Enter the world of Australia's most extreme and prepare to be amazed!"--Back cover.
Weird and wonderful animals come in all shapes and sizes-from microscopic creatures to the mighty elephant and gigantic blue whale. This series is packed with fascinating facts about these astonishing animals and their sometimes bizarre behaviour. Explores how animals are equipped with an incredible variety of in-built weapons and tools to help them survive. Describes how animals use colour and camouflage to attract a mate, threaten a rival or simply to hide from a would-be predator. Discusses animals' amazing array of senses. From fantastic feelers to extraordinary eyes and infrared detection.
Her Sister Couldn't Be Alive . . . Could She? It had to be Riley Jo. She was certain . . . wasn't she? But when Abby Cummings tells her mother she thought she saw her sister at the store, her mother quickly dismisses the idea. After all, Riley Jo and their father had been missing for years. Presumably dead. Yet Abby cannot ignore her intuition. Telling her friend J. D., they investigate. But J. D. may know more about the disappearance than he's telling, or even realizes. And as they work to uncover what happened, all they have to go on is blind faith. Will it be enough . . . especially considering what the truth might be?
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