Crocodile Whisperers

The Blue Ring Assassin introduced Zoe Waringi—daughter of an Aboriginal mother and an Irish/Australian father. An expert on venomous sea life, she became a vigilante and assassin, eliminating people who escaped the law. She now returns but questions her job when she is contracted to terminate a Tokyo oyabun, the leader of the Inagawa-kai yakuza. Due to her hesitation, Zoe is now the target of her employer, a Jewish group called Der Finder with ties to the Mossad. The top Der Finder assassin in the United States is known as “The Invisible Man,” and he has never failed a contract. An airplane crash in the Florida Everglades involving Werner Kline changes everything, though, as The Invisible Man goes to Australia to hunt Zoe. Werner’s sister, Beth Kline, is a good-hearted rebel-with-a-cause, an avid eviromentalist with a strong connection to nature is drawn to Broome, Western Australia, where she meets an Aboriginal mystic and a maverick priest. Beth demonstrates the ability to communicate with deadly saltwater crocs, becoming known as a crocodile whisperer. She never expected the consequences of this incredible skill or her newfound connection to Zoe Waringi.

Some people talk about nature, others listen to it. Listening can reveal wondes like how to befriend an elephant, how to talk to a tiger and how to live in the jungle. Many such amazing experiences crowd this volume containing the unpublished writings from the early and last years of the well-known naturalist, the late E.R.C. Davidar, besides his acclaimed book Cheetal Walk. a lawyer by profession and a shikari-turned-photographer, he established maybe the first ever private elephant corridor in India, near his jungle-cottage, and undertook the first census of the Nilgiri tahr along the entire range. Charmingly told, funny and brimming with insights, the book, enriched with photographs from the family album, not only enlightens us about wildlife and conservation in the Nilgiris but becomes a memoir of a jungle lover and his family.

Owen, growing up in a silent house, hearing whispers from a long dead centurion, knows more than is healthy for a fifteen year old boy, yet perhaps just enough to save himself and his family when he finds that there are those who have been awaiting his arrival; the child with the memories, the child who hears the whispers. With his hometown in Wales under siege, pursued by an unseen enemy, Owen uses his borrowed memories to trace the centurions perilous journey back into the heart of Egypt, only to discover that this was just the beginning. Owen must use the knowledge and skills of this deadly, renegade centurion to survive a relentless pursuit to the birthplace of an ancient mystery.

Contains 12 videos, 22 slideshows, 39 stand-alone photographs, 2 audio recordings, 11 archival documents, 12 maps, 13 illustrations, 37 hand-drawn icons. Indonesia is one of the most compelling countries on earth; it offers unexpected adventures that range from taking tea with a corpse or a sultan to negotiating crowds of thugs dressed as Islamists protesting against pop star Lady Gaga. Indonesia Etc.: Exploring the Improbable Nation has been celebrated by The New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, and many other publications as a lively and deeply insightful account of the country’s complexities, but many readers have yearned for illustrations; Indonesia is also visually compelling. This enhanced edition is the answer: it includes videos, slide shows, and archival material collected by the author during her 22,000-kilometer trek around the country in 2012 as well as old letters from generals and rebels harvested from the archives she has kept in her twenty-five-year association with the country. The videos, edited and voiced by Elizabeth Pisani herself, provide an extra insight into the things she found most striking or curious. You don’t need to be online to access any of the content, and the analog-look design ensures that the multimedia materials never get in the way of a good, old-fashioned read. This is a very large file (200 MB), and it works best on an iPad.

This is a literary journey of an Australian writer's encounter with the culture and people of China, particularly its young writers and artists, and of the evolving influence of China on the writer's own work and life. Nicholas Jose is the author of four novels and two collections of short stories. He was Cultural Counsellor at the Australian Embassy, Beijing, between 1987 and 1990, and has taught Australian Studies in China.

Deep within an enchanted forest, in the heart of the mystical village of Cantunite, a world where ancient folklore and modern reality intertwine comes to life. At the epicenter of this vibrant tapestry is Doña Consue, an old sage woman whose profound connection to the gods and the land's mysteries is unparalleled. Explore the unique folklore with “Whispers Of Cantunite.” Encounter La Siguanaba, a grotesque spirit who appears to those who are unfaithful; El Cipitio, a child with backward feet who likes to play tricks and with the ability to teleport; the Screechy Wagon, a haunted ghost wagon on a mission to terrify those who are gossipers and liars; and the Cadejos, fearsome dog-like creatures of dual nature, appearing as both benevolent and malevolent dogs. These captivating characters are not just introduced but brought to life through a vivid and immersive storytelling style. As the people of Cantunite navigate the delicate balance between the seen, and the unseen, they find solace and inspiration in Doña Consue's wisdom and guidance. It's a journey you will want to take advantage of.

Whispers in the Shadow is a chilling horror fiction book that delves into the realms of darkness and the unknown. In this spine-tingling tale, the protagonist is confronted with haunting whispers that seem to permeate the shadows, slowly driving them to the edge of sanity. From the very first page, the book immerses the reader in an atmosphere of suspense and thrill. Each chapter is infused with a sense of fear, as the characters navigate through a world of supernatural occurrences and ominous whispers that seem to emanate from the very darkness of itself.The atmosphere of the book is cloaked in an eerie tension, with each page bringing the reader closer to the heart of the mysterious darkness that grips the town. Using intricate descriptions and vivid imagery, the author paints a vivid picture of a world consumed by fear and uncertainty.The lines between reality and hallucination blur, leaving the protagonist questioning their own sanity.Throughout the book, the author has built suspense and created a feeling of impending dread. Each chapter unfolds new revelationsThe characters in Whispers in the Shadow are deeply flawed yet relatable, grappling with their own personal demons as they navigate the horrors that beset them.