Crocodile

Lying upon a beach along the Nile, Omar the Crocodile watches some elegantly dressed ladies stroll by. In their talk, he hears mention of a crocodile store that sells marvelous things and he decides to find it. Down the river, across the sea, overland he travels to the beautiful city of Paris where his friendly overtures terrify people into unconsciousness or drive them up trees in fright. Through the deserted streets he searches until at last he finds it —but what a disappointment. The things sold in the crocodile store are not for crocodiles at all; they’re all made from crocodile skin. How Omar takes sweet revenge becomes a clever and funny ending. Ecology was never more charming.

"The Crocodile's Smile" Summary of this story: Charlie's story is a moving tale about the power of kindness and how important it is to take care of oneself. Charlie was different from all the other crocodiles in the bush because he always had a smile on his face. He liked helping people and making people happy wherever he went. He became known as the nicest and happiest crocodile in the jungle. Charlie's smile and friendliness were so contagious that they made even the grumpiest creatures happy. They were amazed at how Charlie could make even the worst situations better. As Charlie and his friend, the once-angry crocodile, went on their travels, they met many more animals that needed their help. They were known as the guardians of the bush, and all the animals looked to them for advice and safety. Charlie found out one day that he had been putting other people's needs ahead of his own. He told his friend, and then he took some time off and went on a trip by himself. He wanted to find out what made him happy again and smile again. As he went through the bush, he smiled again as he thought about the things that used to make him happy. Charlie kept helping other people and still had time for himself. He went on trips by himself, exploring the bush and finding new things to love and appreciate. He stayed the happiest and nicest crocodile in the jungle, and all the other animals loved and respected him. In the end, Charlie's actions changed the bush for good. He showed the animals how important it is to be kind and helpful to other people. And he had shown that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world. When Charlie died, the animals in the woods knew that his memory would live on forever. They carried on his tradition of kindness and friendship by spreading happiness and love everywhere they went. How the story started: Once upon a time, Charlie was a nice and happy crocodile who lived deep in the woods. Charlie was a very special crocodile who was different from all the others in the forest. He was known for his big smile, which he always wore no matter what was going on around him. Charlie was nice and kind, which was different from most alligators, who were often thought to be mean and dangerous. Even if they weren't his friends, he was always ready to help any animal in need. Charlie was liked by the animals in the woods because he was always happy and kind. They knew that no matter what was going on, he could make them feel better. Everyone around him felt happy and at ease because of his smile. Charlie was a crocodile, and even though he was friendly, he had to look for his food. He always had a smile on his face, even when he was hunting. He never took more than he needed, and he always left some for the other animals in the woods. Charlie's positive attitude made him popular with the animals in the woods, and it also helped him do well at everything he tried. He was a great hunter who always found the best places to hide when he needed to rest. Charlie's fellow crocodiles in the bush made fun of him because he was nice and smiled. They said he was weak and not a real crocodile. But what they said didn't bother Charlie. He knew that being kind and helping was the right thing to do, and he was proud of who he was. One sunny day, Charlie the crocodile was relaxing in the sun by the river when he heard a huge commotion. He turned his head and paid close attention. It sounded like scared animals running away and screaming. Charlie knew something was wrong and got up to find out what it was. He moved quickly through the thick jungle plants to get to where the noise was coming from. As he got closer, the sounds got louder and faster. Charlie could tell something big was going on because he could hear fear in the animals' sounds. As Charlie finally came out of the bush, he saw a huge, dangerous crocodile with sharp teeth and an angry face. The other animals tried to run away, but they were so scared they couldn't move. Charlie saw that he had to move quickly. He swam up to the angry reptile and said, "Hey, why are you scaring everyone? What's wrong?" The angry reptile said, "I'm mad because I'm hungry and there's nothing to eat around here." "Oh, that's no problem," Charlie said. "There's plenty of food in the jungle, and I'll show you where to find it." The angry reptile asked, "Why are you being so nice to me? Aren't you afraid of me?" Charlie simply said, "No, I'm not afraid of you. I'm happy to help, and I think it's always right to be kind to others." He then led the angry crocodile through the bush and showed him all the different fruits, berries, and plants that he could eat. The angry crocodile couldn't believe how much food was there and how easy it was to find. By the end of the day, the angry crocodile was full and happy. He had never been happy or more thankful before. "Thank you, Charlie. You showed me that there is more to life than being angry and mean. You taught me that being kind and helping others is the right way to live." "I'm glad I could help," said Charlie. "That's what friends are for." From that day on, the angry crocodile was Charlie's friend, and the two of them spent their days exploring the jungle and helping other people. They had made an odd deal. The two crocodiles were complete opposites, but they both loved helping others and being friends. The other animals in the bush were shocked by the change in the angry crocodile. They couldn't believe that the animal, which used to be scary, had become a kind and loving crocodile. The animals quickly got used to the new crocodile, and soon Charlie and his friend were seen as the nicest and happiest crocodiles in the jungle.

Now appearing in trade paperback original format: "One of the most appealing heroines to appear in the pages on a mystery" (Library Journal). Returning from Europe, intrepid explorer Jade del Cameron arrives in Kenya with bittersweet memories-and the certainty that Africa is her home and Sam Featherstone the man she wants to share her life with. When a letter arrives from America, Jade hopes it's Sam sending word of his return. Instead, it's a message written in the hand of her long- dead fiancé, asking "Why did you let me die?" When two men die under mysterious circumstances and Jade discovers that her old nemesis, Lilith Worthy, has escaped from prison, the deaths and the letter form the most dangerous case Jade has ever faced, pitting her against a ferocious crocodile-and an even more deadly human killer.

The evil thugs of Idi Amin's Uganda and the fanatical bombers and machine-gun-toting terrorists of Mumbai make The Crocodile’s Teeth a gripping tale of one man's survival and resourcefulness set against a background of tyranny, terror and hardship on two continents.Sam Thaker was born to Indian immigrant parents in Uganda in the days when it was one of the most beautiful, fertile and contented countries in the world. Then Idi Amin swept to power, and under his tyranny Sam’s paradise became a hell on Earth. Having been forced by Amin’s thugs to give up their home, Sam’s thriving airline cargo business and most of their money and possessions, he and his family began a new life in England as near-penniless refugees. But Sam was a survivor. Ignoring his bank manager’s patronising advice to open a corner shop, he decided instead to build on his experience in the cargo business to start up a London-based air freight company. Realising the immense potential of the Indian import market, he returned to the land of his fathers to build an international company which eventually opened offices in eight Indian cities. Along the way he and his wife were caught up in the wave of terrorism which struck Bombay in 1993 and again in 2008, and narrowly escaped the floods which struck the city in 2005 and drowned more than 5000 people.The Crocodile’s Teeth is a fascinating portrait of survival and resourcefulness against a background of tyranny and terror on two continents.

After the departure of King Bakaro, unfortunate events unfolded in Crocodile Lake, resulting in the arrival of the sorceress queen to power. She became involved in the murder of the king's legitimate children and seized power after abandoning the king himself. It was a reign of injustice and tyranny, where the queen utilized all her demonic tricks and the magic she learned in the cave of Arsanom to eliminate anyone who stood in the way of her plans. However, the rightful heir to the kingdom, Karo, does not lose hope and fights to regain the legacy of his eagle ancestors.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of crocodiles, as well as efforts to protect them.