Tigers (Over 33,000 results)

Board book. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Fruchter, Jason (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Tigers have roared and pounced their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become tiger experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton Did you know that a tiger roar can be heard from two miles away? Or that tiger saliva prevents infection? Or how about that a tiger's urine smells like buttered popcorn? Perfect for all animal lovers--and tiger fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where tiger habitats are found to what it's like to be a tiger to why tigers are endangered and who has been working hard to save them, this gives readers all the facts they know to become tiger experts. Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun tiger facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save tigers from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book contains four inspiring Chinese folktales, told by Dr. Yang and illustrated with watercolors. The first, called The Fox Borrows the Tiger's Awe is a fable about a Fox who does some quick thinking in order to escape the jaws of the tiger. The second story, A Fight of No Fight is about a boy who overcomes his brothers temper by perseverance. The third, A Rich Man in Jail shows a man who is trapped by his wealth, and learns a lesson about greed. The fourth The Trick of Gold is about a boy who learns about the real depth of knowledge.All these stories are based upon the oral folktales of China that Dr. Yang heard while growing up, and they contain strong moral messages. Illustrated with original Chinese paintings, the stories are retold by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Queenie Bedford fled her native Blackburn and the bitter knowledge that she and Rick Marsden, the man she loved, could never marry. But in 1965 she returned north again to stand by her friend Sheila Thorogood, imprisoned for running a brothel with her mother Maisie. Though Rick had vowed to find her, Queenie took care that he should not know of her whereabouts.The magnificent Edwardian house in Blackpool was sadly neglected - but Queenie moved in with the ailing Maisie, and set about transforming it into a sparklingly clean, highly respectable guesthouse. Meanwhile, Queenie was to meet the frail and confused Hannah Jason, locked away years ago for murder, and desperate for news of her long-lost son. As Rick continued his dogged search for Queenie, she set out to find Hannah's son. But both their enquiries threatened to unlock the cage where crucial secrets had long been held captive. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Photographer, veterinarian, and author Graham Meadows and zoologist Claire Vial have combined their talents to produce this stunning series of animal books. Ideal for children who wish to know more about various species of animals: their characteristics, their behaviors, and their young. A valuable resource that assists students in gathering and sorting up-to-date, researched, factual information at an appropriate reading level. Nonfiction text features such as tables of contents, headings, glossaries, labels, and highlighted vocabulary enable students to easily locate information.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In the world of Bitotem live mysterious creatures called Bloods. Bloods are half animal and half human shapeshifters. After the death of her younger sister and disappearance of her father, a young White Tiger Blood named Kira sets off on a difficult journey to the Lion Blood Kingdom to murder King Andrew Kingsley for killing all of the Tiger Bloods left on Bitotem. She remains the last living Tiger Blood. On her expedition, she befriends Noah, a Wolf Blood, Ethan a Lion Blood and Chase an Eagle Blood.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The third book in the blockbuster Tigers Curse series is now available in paper!    With a head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: after his ordeal, her beloved Ren suffers from amnesia and no longer knows who she !is. As she, Ren, and Kishan continue toward their goal of breaking the curse by challenging five cunning and duplicitous dragons, the two tiger princes once again vie for her affections--leaving Kelsey more confused than ever.   This fast-paced novel includes a smartphone Tag code that links to the series website.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Along the Bay of Bengal, between the countries of India and Bangladesh, stretches a strange and beautiful landscape--part ocean, part river, part forest. This is the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, and it is home to more tigers than anywhere else on the earth. Nowhere else do tigers live in a mangrove swamp. Nowhere else do healthy tigers routinely hunt people. Yet about three hundred people a year are killed by the tigers of the Sundarbans. And no one knows why.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A loving tribute to all things LSU (Louisiana State University). Written and illustrated by LSU alums, this charming picture book invites children to dream about becoming a Tiger, too, while reminding adults of the sweetness of the LSU experience. Sean Gautreaux (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The cardiovascular system and the neuroendocrine system are integrated at multiple levels. This integration is key to normal physiological function. Further, it adapts to accommodate changes related to aging, the organism's reproductive state, or physiological challenges. This type of adaptability, or plasticity, also can contribute to pathophysiology when these systems are stressed. This volume discusses how neuroendocrine systems influence cardiovascular function in health and disease. The first section provides detailed background information on neuronal and neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function. This is followed by chapters highlighting the cardiovascular role of neuroendocrine hormones in regulating physiological states, such as pregnancy, and the effects of biological sex on vascular function. The influence of exercise, stress, psychology, and aging on cardiovascular function and dysfunction, and the possibility of therapeutically targeting the neuroendocrine axis for the treatment of cardiovascular disease are discussed in the final section of the book.This book is of relevance for students, trainees and established researchers alike who are seeking for an overview on the neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function and disease. This is the fourteenth volume in the International Neuroendocrine Federation (INF) Masterclass in Neuroendocrinology series, which aims to illustrate the highest standards and encourage the use of the latest technologies in basic and clinical research and hopes to provide inspiration for further exploration into the exciting field of neuroendocrinology. Pinkney, Jerry (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Daily Devotions for Die-Hard Fans: Clemson Tigers combines the great passion of the Tiger fan with the grand passion of the fan of Christ in one set of devotions. The result is a book that is fun while it provides a time of reflection about God and your faith.
 
 The greatest women's basketball player in Clemson history came to school on a volleyball scholarship.
 Clemson is still grateful Tennessee didn't want a certain young quarterback; he was Tajh Boyd.
 School administrators once had the entire Clemson football team arrested.
 Clemson's decision to go to the 1952 Gator Bowl eventually reshaped the landscape of college football.
 Tiger track star Shawn Crawford once raced a giraffe.
 
 These stories and more are recounted here. Also appearing are Danny Ford, William Perry, C.J. Spiller, Dabo Swinney, Sammy Watkins, Frank Howard, and many others. Their stories along with legendary games, improbable victories, and historical events are told with a twist: They are all tied to God's story.
 
 Have fun! Have faith! Go Tigers! Go God. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * The instant classic debut novel from the author of Inland and The Morningside, hailed as "a thrilling beginning to what will certainly be a great literary career" (Elle)   "Spectacular . . . [Téa Obreht] spins a tale of such marvel and magic in a literary voice so enchanting that the mesmerized reader wants her never to stop."--Entertainment Weekly   "Not since Zadie Smith has a young writer arrived with such power and grace."--Time ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times; Entertainment Weekly; The Christian Science Monitor; The Kansas City Star; Library Journal In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather's recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with "the deathless man." But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her--the legend of the tiger's wife.   Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, hailed by Colum McCann as "the most thrilling literary discovery in years," has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Economist, Vogue, Slate, Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times, Dayton Daily News, Publishers Weekly, Alan Cheuse, NPR's All Things Considered. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * The instant classic debut novel from the author of Inland and The Morningside, hailed as "a thrilling beginning to what will certainly be a great literary career" (Elle)   "Spectacular . . . [Téa Obreht] spins a tale of such marvel and magic in a literary voice so enchanting that the mesmerized reader wants her never to stop."--Entertainment Weekly   "Not since Zadie Smith has a young writer arrived with such power and grace."--Time ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times; Entertainment Weekly; The Christian Science Monitor; The Kansas City Star; Library Journal In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather's recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with "the deathless man." But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her--the legend of the tiger's wife.   Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, hailed by Colum McCann as "the most thrilling literary discovery in years," has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Economist, Vogue, Slate, Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times, Dayton Daily News, Publishers Weekly, Alan Cheuse, NPR's All Things Considered. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Are you a die-hard Tigers fan? Now you surely will be with The Ultimate Detroit Tigers Trivia Book. If you want to know all the ins and outs (every great baseball team has a few ) of one of the most famous hardball teams ever in the AL and MLB-this book is for you.The next time you walk into a bar, your friend's or father-in-law's place for Trivia Night, you'll be a smash hit knowing about Tigers legends like Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford; pitchers like Denny, Jack, Mickey, and Verlander; classic catchers like Bill Freehan; and sluggers like Miguel Cabrera, Norm Cash, and Hank Greenberg.With this ultimate Tigers trivia book, you'll have a handle on what the Tigers team really means to the Motor City, and why Comerica Park is a truly unique place to catch a ball game. You and your buddies will hear hilarious stories and inspirational quotes from the likes of Sparky Anderson, Mark The Bird Fidrych, and announcer Al Ackerman.What ultimate Detroit Tigers trivia will you score with this valuable book? Catch the answers to all these tricky trivia questions and tons more: - How many pennants and World Series championships have the Tigers piled up in their glorious history?- What military unit originally gave the Tigers their unforgettable name?- Which AL team is Detroit's biggest rival, and why?- Which famous Detroit outfielder was nicknamed Mr. Tiger?- Which player did the Detroit Tigers acquire in 1905 who's now considered one of the best to ever play the game?The Ultimate Detroit Tigers Trivia Book comes with 15 chapters chock-full of questions, answer pages, and fun factoids about your favorite team. Quiz Night coming? Be ready Have a blast with your trivia book all about the fantastic Detroit Tigers.…