Breeding on remote ocean islands and spending much of its life foraging for food across vast stretches of seemingly empty seas, the albatross remains a legend for most people. And yet, humans are threatening the albatross family to such an extent that it is currently the most threatened bird group in the world. In this extensively researched, highly readable book, Robin W. Doughty and Virginia Carmichael tell the story of a potentially catastrophic extinction that has been interrupted by a...

"Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos." — The Quarterly Review of BiologyPerhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom?Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably...

The story of introduced species in Texas is long (hogs were introduced by European settlers in the 1500s) and fraught with controversy. In Unnatural Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma, Robin W. Doughty and Matt Warnock Turner introduce the “big hitters” of invasive species in the state. They profile the usual suspects—feral hogs, salt cedar, and fire ants—and also lesser known invasives, such as cats and sparrows. Blending natural and environmental history with geography, this bo...

Her beauty once opened doors, but the felony conviction slams them shut.Harper Cloud used to love the gilded glamour of Las Vegas, but on the far side of prison, she sees the cracks in the veneer. These days, she keeps her head down and focuses on the elderly patients in her care. Even her new wealthy east-coast boyfriend, Derrick, can't entice her away. She's trusted men before, and look where that got her.She tries to brush off the feeling that she's bein...

She's not giving up her home, no matter what threats come against her.Realtor Ginny Lamont's family has abandoned her, leaving her with nothing but a warning that she’s in danger. But Ginny's built a home in New Hampshire. After a childhood of nomadic living, she’s not running again, certainly not because of some nameless, baseless threat.Real estate developer Kade Powers is thrilled to go out with Nutfield’s beautiful new real estate agent. But the prowler...

Book 1: Beauty in FlightHarper Cloud used to love the gilded glamour of Las Vegas, but on the far side of prison, she sees the cracks in the veneer. She tries to brush off the feeling that she's being watched, but when she's followed home one night and her pursuer gets within a hair's breadth , she knows it's time to get away from Las Vegas.Maybe her new boyfriend, Derrick, can be trusted. Maybe his job offer to care for his aging grandfather will be the ...

She’ll risk anything to save the company her parents built. He’ll risk anything to save her. Someone will stop at nothing to make sure they both fail.Chelsea Hamilton spent her life preparing to run the international clothing business her parents started, but she’s still caught off guard when she learns of her mother’s untimely death. Chelsea returns to New Hampshire, buries her mother, and prepares to take over the floundering business. When a stranger attempts to...

Legacy RestoredShe’s a new Christian working to take down a murderer. He’s a grieving man who refuses to let another woman suffer. When their desires clash, will it spark hostility…or fireworks?Angel deserves to be behind bars. But when the police offer her a deal—go undercover to help catch an art thief in exchange for her freedom—she can’t refuse, even after discovering the thief is a brute and a killer. As a former con artist, Angel has learned to take c...

Three Christian romantic suspense novels from a USA Today bestselling author. The Nutfield Saga Boxset is a gripping collection of books 4-6 in Robin Patchen's bestselling series. Set in the picturesque town of Nutfield, New Hampshire, these tales of love, betrayal, and suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.Innocent Lies: A little boy alone in the wintery woods. A detective determined to find the child's mother. A w...

Vanessa will fight to rescue her sister. Caleb will fight to protect Vanessa. But Abbas has evil plans for them all.Former human trafficking victim Vanessa Baker wants nothing more than to raise her daughter in safety. But when she learns that her sister, Nadia, is in trouble, Vanessa can't ignore it. Nadia's captor is a man who once owned and abused Vanessa, and she'll risk everything to see her sister freed.Soon after Vanessa stepped into Caleb Peterson's...

She’s a new Christian working to take down a murderer. He’s a grieving man who refuses to let another woman die needlessly. When their desires clash, will it lead to hostility… or fireworks?Angelica Rossi deserves to be behind bars, but if secretly working with the police to take down an art thief will keep her out of prison, she’s willing to take the deal—even when she discovers the thief is also a brute and a murderer. As a former con artist, she’s learned to tak...

Four full-length novels that will keep you listening late into the night.Legacy Rejected: Ginny's not giving up her home. Kade's not giving up his dream. But when evil forces amass against them, will they have to give up on each other?Legacy Restored: Angel's a new Christian working to take down a murderer. Donovan's a grieving man who refuses to let another woman die needlessly. When their desires clash, will it lead to ...