The Crystal Pelican

In his most thrilling mystery yet, private investigator Henry Walsh dodges bullets, bombs, and married women to help find a friend’s missing fiancé… Just as he’s about to begin the search, an explosion rocks the marina where his friend was staying. When divers from the Sheriff’s Office come up out of the water empty handed, Henry can only fear the worst. But he keeps his promise, and leaves no stone unturned as he continues his search for his friend’s fiancé. And as he hunts for those responsible, it’s Henry who soon becomes the hunted. The target on his back only grows, and he must fight to keep those around him out of harm’s way. His normally hard-shelled partner Alex is worried they’re in way over their heads. She pleads with him to leave it in the hands of the Sheriff’s Office. But walking away was never Henry’s thing. And he knows once he has all the pieces, he’ll have no problem making them fit. As long as he can stay alive… When Henry finally discovers the one thing everyone’s been after, getting it is his only option. Apparently, it’s a treasure worth killing for…

In this thrilling mystery, Private Investigator Henry Walsh dodges bullets, bombs, and married women to help find a friend's missing fiancé... The St. Johns River has long been home to Private Investigator Henry Walsh. But that all changes when Philip Wetzel, Henry's deep-pocketed friend who owns the boat Henry's been living on, wants his boat back. Far from the life he envisioned, Henry ends up on an old, putrid couch upstairs from his friend Billy's restaurant.Luckily, the bar's only a short flight of stairs away.But when Philip's fiancé, Victoria Collins, is snatched from the boat, Philip begs for Henry's help. But before Henry even gets a whiff of what might've happened, their boat explodes over the St. Johns. And it looks like Philip might be fish bait. Henry gets more than he bargains for as he continues his search for Victoria. He finds himself the target of those on both sides of the law. And it appears it's jail or death for Henry if he's not careful... But then he finally discovers the only way he'll survive is to find the one thing everyone seems to be after: The crystal pelican.Apparently, it's a treasure worth killing for.

Age: from 8 years old Reading Level: from 3rd Grade Thanks to these short bilingual stories, children will learn to master both French and English. In these hot days, reptiles readily bask in the warm sand, storing up all they can of the heat of the burning sun to warm up their cold blood. Madam crocodile, named Odile, keeps a particularly watchful eye on her offspring. On the other bank, but not too far away, a pelican enjoys watching the audience... About the series: children growing in a bilingual environment will love the short and educational stories published by the Éditions Ipagine. Richly illustrated, these tales will help them understand the similarities and the differences between French and English. Featured books: • Night Belle/Belle de Nuit • Blue-eyed Herbie/Herbie aux yeux bleus • The awful mystery/Le terrible mystère • Luna, the black panther/Luna, la panthère noire • Malice, the abandoned dog/Malice, le chien abandonné • Mataf and the wolves/Mataf et les loups • Wally, the walrus/Morso, le morse • Elin & Apollo/Nigel & Apollon

What makes us social animals? Why do we behave the way we do? How does the brain influence our behaviour? The brain may have initially evolved to cope with a threatening world of beasts, limited food and adverse weather, but we now use it to navigate an equally unpredictable social landscape. In The Domesticated Brain, renowned psychologist Bruce Hood explores the relationship between the brain and social behaviour, looking for clues as to origins and operations of the mechanisms that keep us bound together. How do our brains enable us to live together, to raise children, and to learn and pass on information and culture? Combining social psychology with neuroscience, Hood provides an essential introduction to the hidden operations of the brain, and explores what makes us who we are.

This book examines Earth's birds, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing birds to life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.