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An excellent and rare find.
Good books on monitors are hard to come by and this is one of them.Up-to-date info and beautiful photo's (the one on the cover is almost worth the price of the book IMO) make it a must for anyone interested in these incredible dragon-like lizards.

From the magnificient and beautiful Perentie to the cute Short-Tailed Pygmy Monitor all the varanids occuring in Australia are described and illustrated.It is also a good reference for those who wish to keep them as pets. ... Read more

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This is a short story depicting the experience of an Aboriginal family out bush on a weekend hunting trip. The story offers an insight into both contemporary and traditional cultural perspectives. In this story you will learn a number of key facts about Aboriginal culture in Western Australia today. Aboriginal people are living in a period of transition from the days of nomadic hunting and gathering with the very elaborate social and kinship systems to a new age of Toyota's and weekends. The exercise at the end will give you an opportunity to absorb the key lessons in this story. Read the story yourself or with friends then answer or discuss the questions at the end. ... Read more

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Tonight's tale . . .

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Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Chelsea Kauer's life is surrounded by numbers.

Not because she enjoys the occasional mathematical equation, but because her OCD makes her this way. Call her The Count if you have to, but when Chelsea is either tired or stressed, her OCD kicks in on overload and she is forced to count anything from food pellets to the squares on cages. If she doesn't, Chelsea imagines horrible images of animals burning or things falling on her.

One day at work, Chelsea is approached by Ms. Mandisa, her biology teacher. Noticing that Chelsea is working at a pet store, Ms. Mandisa asks if she is able to pet-sit for her own pet. Of course, this would be the perfect job for Chelsea, since not only does she work at a pet store but she want to study animals when she gets into college.

Except Ms. Mandisa's pet isn't the ordinary pet like a dog or cat. Rather, it's a monitor lizard all the way from Egypt.

Skeptical at first, because it is a lizard, a six-foot one at that, Chelsea thought it would be good to kill two birds with one stone by making some extra cash and getting extra credit. Just Chelsea's luck, once Ms. Mandisa leaves, Koko, the lizard, begins to exhibit carnivorous qualities that aren't just for rats. It seems like dogs and other animals are on the menu.

Could Koko really be the culprit in helping these pets disappear or is it just a number of freak accidents? With the help of her understanding boyfriend, Chelsea is trying to get to the bottom of it, before she is at the bottom of Koko's stomach.

With chills and thrills just like the other novels in the WICKED DEAD series, PREY makes you think twice about certain animals, in this case lizards. After finishing this installment, full of bloodthirsty images, readers will shudder at the sight of a lizard.Chelsea is a nice balance to the ever-frightening Koko, and who wouldn't want to have someone like Derek in their life?

Stefan Petrucha and Thomas Pendleton are the new kings of horror, and they definitely know how to create - or even cause - a nightmare!

Reviewed by:Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen

A reptile with a mind of its own!
Having read and enjoyed Wicked Dead: Lurker, I was eager to read Prey and for the most part, I enjoyed it. Though creature stories are not really my cup of tea, I thought I'd give this a try since I liked the horror-thriller Lurker, also written by Stefan Petrucha and Thomas Pendleton.

In "Prey", the ghostly girls of Lockwood Orphanage are back, but this time it is the ghost of Anne that tells the story. The story here focuses on Chelsea Kauer, a teen with OCD [Obsessive Compulsive Disorder] who juggles schoolwork with a part-time job in a pet store as well as a boyfriend, Derek. Needless to say, the stress of juggling all three causes her OCD to worsen. Thankfully, she has her therapist, "Restrooms" Gambinetti to help her work through her issues.

The horror-thriller part of this story kicks in when Chelsea is roped in by her biology teacher, Ms Eve Mandisa to petsit her pet lizard whilst she goes on a two week vacation. Well, turns out Koko the lizard, is a six-foot long Komodo dragon with an appetite that extends beyond the rat carcasses Eve has been feeding him. Will Chelsea's petsitting efforts be successful, or will she fall 'prey' to Koko's voracious appetite?

Despite the familiar creature on the loose premise, I felt that 'Wicked Dead: Prey" was generally well-written. Chelsea's character was well-developed -portraying a young girl who struggles with the challenges posed by her OCD, and battles her fears, both real and imagined, resulting in a shattering climax. The descriptions of the terror and tension within Eve Mandisa's house as the creature roams freely, looking for prey is certainly well-described, with a suspenseful build-up and chilling atmosphere.

All in all, another entertaining read from the authors of the Wicked dead series. Fans of the series will enjoy this instalment. ... Read more

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To the reader in British Columbia
Bearded Dragons RETAIN SPERM. So, they almost ALWAYS multi-clutch...you CANNOT control or limit the number of clutches to 1 a year.Matter of fact, 3 is about average from a single mating session, and if housed together all year, female beardies can have up to 7 or even 9 clutches. (Best to house the male seperately to control the breeding to the extent possible.) I suggest you re-read the book, and if it doesn't have this information, that you throw it out and get The General Care and Maintenance of Bearded Dragons by Vosjoli and Mailloux.

great
I thought it had lots of info just not everything i neede

lots of very sound advice, wonderful section on behaviors !
There is a lot of great advice in this book as well as great photos anformat. The sections on breeding and behavior are especially good. Being anowner of a Bearded Dragon I found the information acurate and consice. Iwas however a little concerned to read in the section on breeding that thefemales could have up to three clutches a season. I felt that tis should becontrolled to one clutch per year NO MORE!! Pregnancy takes a lot out ofeven the healthiest dragons. ... Read more

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In the year 1645, at the helm of the pirate ship, Tempest, Captain Nigel Hawthorne recklessly leads his crew into uncharted territories and lands on an unknown island far south of mainland China. There, he plans to hide away a stolen Chinese fortune temporarily, not realizing that the island’s deadly inhabitants, the mysterious Komodo Dragons, intend on making the treasure, andHawthorne’s crew, permanent additions...

Three hundred and sixty years later, multi-millionaire Sukiman Ahmad, the anonymous financier for a left-wing Indonesian guerilla faction known as the Barisan Hizbullah, discovers Hawthorne’s long-lost secret. Intent on securing the priceless fortune for his organization’s cause, Ahmad orders his first in command, General Damar Salim, to take the tiny island of Komodo by force and to hold the local inhabitants and tourists hostage in order to bide the time needed to hunt for the ancient treasure that is hidden there. But the terrorists get more than they bargained for when several of the tourists unwittingly evade capture and discover that Sukiman Ahmad has something much more sinister planned for the island than just a treasure hunt...

As the tourists flee for their lives, an American SEAL team is planning an invasion and the guerillas are taking steps to ensure that failure of the mission is not an option. And all the while, Komodo’s giant lizard inhabitants have been lurking in the shadows, some say since the time of the dinosaurs, unwilling to be innocent bystanders... ... Read more

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Fans of adventure and suspense stories are in for a treat...
Fans of adventure stories are in for a treat this summer with the release of a novel by writer Richard Rizun.Ora is a tale in the tradition of H.G.Wells and Edgar Rice Burroughs, mixing fast-paced action with plenty of thrills and more than a few grisly deaths.In the end, the hero triumphs, and all is right with the world, but the journey is a precarious one filled with dangers from all sides.
The story begins in the 17th century with the theft of an incredible Chinese treasure by pirates.When the pirates are in danger of being unable to escape safely with their loot, they go ashore on an uncharted island in what is now Indonesia to unload their cargo and then sneak away from some Chinese war ships that are in hot pursuit.But they soon discover they are not alone on the island, which is the home of the world's largest population of Komodo Dragons, or Ora.They succeed in hiding the treasure, but things go downhill from there for everyone but the dragons, who find that sailors make a tasty change from their regular diet.
Flash forward to 2010.Komodo Island is a managed tourist attraction, with the giant beasts being fed regularly so tourists can come and watch them.But Indonesia is being threatened by terrorists who want to take over the government.They think they know where the ancient treasure is, and they forcibly take over Komodo Island to get it.
Add a stolen nuclear bomb, a group of tourists (including three resourceful children), a brave, one-legged tour guide, a tough female scientist who is studying the dragons, and the great lizards themselves, who have not been fed in quite some time and are getting considerably irritated by the lack of room service, and you have a situation ready to explode.
Although much of the tale is somewhat predictable, it's a good, exciting read.But the startling twist at the end should catch you by surprise.
The prose gets a little flowery on occasion, especially near the beginning, and there are a few factual errors.But if you are willing to overlook these very minor flaws, this is a book that will keep you turning the page to see who gets captured, shot or eaten next and how the good guys get out of each increasingly terrifying situation.
While the action can be a bit gory (we are talking about giant, meat-eating carnivores, after all), the descriptions are not over the top, so those who are a bit squeamish should still be able to enjoy it.

Awesome...
"Ora" definitely kept my attention.Hopefully, I never come face-to-face with a Komodo Dragon!This book not only was full of thrills and even some hair-raising moments, it left me with a smile.

A real nail-biter !!!
Wow! What a great book! I was hooked right from the prologue. It grabs you by the collar and immerses you into the story immediately. The main characters are fun and real and the ending just screams Karma! Mr. Rizun creates some interesting situations for the characters to get involved in which makes for a fun read. My fingernails are much shorter now after reading this book!

A real nail-biter !!!
Wow!What a great book!I was hooked right from the prologue.It grabs you by the collar and immerses you into the story immediately.The main characters are fun and real and the ending just screams Karma!Mr. Rizun creates some interesting situations for the characters to get involved in which makes for a fun read.My fingernails are much shorter now after reading this book! ... Read more

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Reptiles are among the more exotic pets - and owning them can be a very fascinating and rewarding experience. Each volume provides basic information on reptiles and specific instructions on care.All Reptile Basics Guidebooks start with a description of the animal's natural history, distribution, life expectancy, and notable characteristics. They are filled with handsome full-color photos, instructive line art, a bibliography, and an index. Several housing options are described for this exotic lizard, from a simple glass aquarium to outdoor housing in warmer climates. ... Read more

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excellent material but kinda skinny
The book was very helpful for an entry Bearded Dragon owner and the authors are clearly knowledgeable.The pictures are both informative and amusing, not to mention of high quality.My only fault to this book is the price tag as compared to its thickness. I expected a lot more book.

Short overview
This book is by no means complete.It gives a very brief overview of the animal and where it came from.It didn't really include anything about how to properly care for the dragon.

very disappointed
This book had no information about what to feed bearded dragons. It was not specific. Just said vegetables. Did not say what kind, how much. It had no information about the proper habitat. I would not recommend this book to anyone. It was not very informative. I would appreciate a refund.

Informative and easy to read care guide for Bearded Dragons
The book was easy to read and concise. It offered the information one needs to maintain these animals and keep them healthy, without launching into the seemingly mandatory 45 page narrative about the state of the global ecology and what you or I can do to help. I have seen the infomercials,... I don't need to get lectured in a book which I paid for.

The information seems in line with all the other literature I have collected on these animals,... however to be frank the majority of information contained is also readily available for free on the internet. Having said that, the author does go beyond the precursory information one finds online to further explain the ins and outs. It is nice to get the "how and why" as well.

This should be the only source a beginner will need to properly set up a habitat for, maintain, and breed bearded dragons.

Bearded Dragon: Facts & Advice on Care and Breeding
This is a wonderful book for anyone who has recently acquired or are thinking of acquiring a bearded dragon.Whatever your questions are...this book has the answers.I recommend that this be the first book you purchase. ... Read more

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This book gives a comprehensive survey of the structure and fiber connections of the brain stem in a well-differentiated lizard, the savanna monitor lizard, Varanus exanthematicus. It comprises a cytoarchitectonic analysis of the cell masses in the brain stem, a discussion of the localization of monoaminergic and certain peptidergic neuron systems and a review of the experimental data currently available on this lizard and on closely related species. The structure of the brain stem is discussed in terms of functional systems; wherever possible, the cell masses are treated in the framework of their interconnecting fiber paths as demonstrated by tract-tracing techniques and in relation to experimental data on other reptiles. Furthermore, some comments on the similarities and differences between the reptilian and the mammalian brain stems are presented. Research in "lower" vertebrates, including reptiles, has added much to our knowledge on basic features in the organization of the neuronal circuitry common to vertebrates. ... Read more

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The Guide to Owning a Savannah Monitors ... Read more

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great for beginners
This is a great book to look at if one is considering purchasing a monitor lizard.There are many beautiful pictures of many monitors as well. ... Read more