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Welcome to Blackbird, a small Midwest town with a big paranormal problem.As an Observer, Seth is tasked with identifying lost souls. An unenviable job under normal circumstances, but the situation takes a turn for the worse when Blackbird's Guardian calls it quits. With no one to take her place, Seth finds himself partnered with Desmond, a powerful and intimidating Warrior, who sees the downtrodden Observer as a liability.Desmond's fears are all but...
2) Frack You
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The portal between the realms has been torn open. With thousands of Discordant rushing the gates, Blackbird is about to play host to the end of the world. The usual swarms of vampires, pixies, and other creatures of Chaos would be bad enough, but a rampaging dragon threatens to turn the town's unsuspecting citizens into soulless puppets.Humanity's only hope lies with the agents of Order and Blackbird's mystic community. Together, they must banish...
3) Splitsville
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Jem and Nai may be twins, but as two halves of a split soul, they are as different as night and day. After losing their lives in a boating accident, the teens are recruited by Order to replace the recently departed Guardian of Blackbird. Their job? To protect and save the souls of the lost before they fall to the Discordant. A simple task under ordinary circumstances, but the town of Blackbird is far from ordinary.It would be bad enough if their arrival...
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From apian (like a bee) to zodiac (little-animals circle), a word book that spots the animal origins of words and names
There are mice in your muscles, and blackbirds in your merlot. Behind adulation is a dog's wagging tail. Peculiar houses a herd of cattle. Grubby is crawling with bugs. Wordhound Martha Barnette collects more than 300 common (and a few not-so-common) words that have surprising animal roots. Tracing word origins back to ancient Greek...
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the marshlands of Oregon, where nature's symphony takes center stage. Discover the captivating audio recording of the Virginia Rail singing near a gurgling stream, crafted to enhance productivity and foster deep focus. The Virginia Rail, known scientifically as Rallus limicola, is a small and elusive bird species that thrives in wetland habitats across North America, known distinctive vocalizations that...
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The story of a 19th-century adventurer who battled pirates, hunted buffalo, sailed the Arctic, and was "one of the most arresting figures of his time" (The Globe).
Few men have lived such an extraordinary life as Admiral Albert Hastings Markham. Besides dedicating five decades of his career to Britain's Royal Navy, Markham was a voracious reader, prolific writer, keen naturalist, and daring explorer. He battled Chinese pirates during the Second Opium...
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Orchards are so rich in biodiversity, they eclipse most recognized conservation areas. Spend a year in one orchard, and celebrate this imperiled, overlooked abundance of life. As rotting windfall apples and frost lie thick on the ground, and the oldest of fruit trees bend under the weight of mistletoe, the orchard begins a new year. A chattering blanket of starlings descend on the bounty of last year's fruit, joining bramblings, blackbirds, angry-faced...
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Find solace in your outdoor space in this delightful horticultural journey with actress Caroline Quentin, as she draws on her life-long passion for gardening.
Through the pages of this gift book, Caroline shows how much joy she gets from spending time in her garden, whether it be grappling with the best way to grow plants and vegetables, or raising seeds in her potting shed. Though she now has a large following on her Instagram account, @CQGardens,...
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From the first flight of the U-2 to the flashing speed of the famous SR-71 Blackbird, Supersonic Thunder is a portrait of the jet as it comes of age. Aviation genius is personified in famous engineers such as Kelly Johnson and Ben Rich and in test pilots like Tony LeVier and Tex Johnson in this fast moving story of military and commercial jet aviation.
Under the guidance of test pilot and engineer, Vance Shannon, the reader is present at every major...