About Alan J. Hesse: Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan’s work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational children’s books full of quirky, comic humour and fun action, and usually bearing a message about … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
When You Can Why Not? by Kavitha Yarlagadda
'When You Can Why Not?' is a collection of seventeen short stories which talk about, how many of us are ignorant about the various existing Indian Laws and Acts which are there to protect us from anyone flouting these rules. These stories are a fictional take on our daily life and tell us about our legal rights and the recourse we have towards domestic violence, child marriages, child labour, acid attacks, workplace harassment, maternity leave benefits, cutting trees, usage of high beams in city … [Read more...] about When You Can Why Not? by Kavitha Yarlagadda
The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun
Government corruption ignites a 19th century Cheyenne curse.... In 1879 a drunken hoard of silver miners raided a Cheyenne village while the tribe's warriors hunted buffalo. A small band of young braves, not yet old enough to join the hunt, escaped and rode for help. Their efforts failed when they were discovered by the raiders, who ran them over a cliff along with all the tribe's horses that had been left behind. When the warriors returned and found the devastation, the tribe's medicine man, … [Read more...] about The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun
The Secret of Plants in the Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay
Plants are sessile organisms that are unable to move but face the challenge of ever-changing or adverse environments. The study of the development of environmental changes in tolerant plants is fundamental for the maintenance and streamlining of high crop yields and plant adaptation in natural environments. The identification of genes that lead to changes or stress tolerance is urgently needed for the growth and development of plants in their natural environment. The Secret of Plants in the … [Read more...] about The Secret of Plants in the Environment by Rishikesh Upadhyay
Adventures of a Clumsy Hero: The Academy by Malevi Manenti
A Top-Secret Mis(shhh)ion is about to begin. Read my diary and become our undercover agent! But you are bound to keep it a secret! Our goal? To protect our endangered species and save our planet! We are five. Five Clumsy animal kids. Ready to participate in several drills...but in a magical way will end-up in a disaster! Are going to discover our hidden SUPERPOWERS and save the world? Or will we get in dangerous trouble? Join our ACADEMY adventure and find out!" Targeted Age Group:: … [Read more...] about Adventures of a Clumsy Hero: The Academy by Malevi Manenti
Interview with Author – Rishikesh Upadhyay
About Rishikesh Upadhyay: Rishikesh Upadhyay was born and raised in a small Nepalis hamlet, Bhanjang Basti via Mahadev Tilla, just a few kilometres of Haflong, the district headquarters of North Cachar Hills, India. As an assistant professor, researcher, and author, he loves learning and teaching to expand his horizons and ideas. Rishikesh Upadhyay has a PhD and MPhil of Plant Environmental Physiology and Chemistry and has over eleven years of classroom experience. It was in research and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rishikesh Upadhyay
Interview with Author – Jemima Pett
About Jemima Pett [https://bookgoodies.com/interview-with-author-jemima-pett/]: Jemima Pett has been living in a world of her own for many years. Day-dreaming in class, writing stories since she was eight, drawing maps of fantasy islands with train systems and timetables at ten. Unfortunately no-one wanted a fantasy island designer then, so she tried a few careers, getting great experiences in business, environmental research and social work. She finally got back to building her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jemima Pett
Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart Nobody knows the stories of the animals like Pippin--a girl on a mission to protect the wildlife on her favorite river. Snappy and endearing characters and well-informed wildlife will leave you cheering for nature throughout Pippin's adventures to protect the cove. Join in the fun as this bold superhero in training for a sustainable planet uses her superpower to decipher the messages of the wildlife and protect her … [Read more...] about Pippin and the River of Wonders: A Voice for Wildlife by Stacey Gerhart
Interview with Author – Stacey Gerhart
About Stacey Gerhart: Dr. Stacey Gerhart is a veterinarian and children's fiction author. She believes every kid can be a superhero in training for a sustainable planet when reading for pleasure about animals, environment and nature. Her snappy and endearing characters and well-informed wildlife leave you cheering to protect their habitats. And nobody knows the stories of the animals like Pippin— a girl on a mission to protect the baby animals on her favorite river and wherever she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stacey Gerhart
Desprite Measures – a Caledonian Sprite novel by Deborah Jay
On the surface she's a cute and feisty blonde; a slender pocket rocket fitness coach. But Cassiopeia Lake has a secret; she's really a force of nature – an elemental. Water sprite, Cassie, has lived undisturbed in her native Scottish loch for eons. Now, one encounter too many with modern plumbing has driven her to live in human guise along with her selkie boyfriend, Euan. It’s all going fine - until a nerdy magician captures Cassie to be an unwilling component in his crazy dangerous … [Read more...] about Desprite Measures – a Caledonian Sprite novel by Deborah Jay
Interview with Author – Nicholas Ponticello
About Nicholas Ponticello: I've been writing for over a decade and I've got about three other books lying around on my hard drive gathering digital dust, much like Jim's brain in Do Not Resuscitate. I'm interested in getting at least one or two of those other books in shape for publication. But there's no hurry. Writing has always been a hobby for me--a way to gather my thoughts in one place, rearrange them, test their strength and validity. I try to write my characters into situations that may … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nicholas Ponticello
Bargain Book for 10/22/2014: The Devereaux Dilemma by Steve McEllistrem
This book is bargain priced from 10/22/2014 until 10/23/2014 In a future where religion and disease have brought social order to the verge of collapse, and where humans have been biologically and others mechanically enhanced, Jeremiah Jones must find the one man who might be able to fix everything. Problem is, that man—Walt Devereaux—may have created bio-weapons that could wipe out humanity. Is Devereaux really a dangerous man? Or is Jeremiah simply a pawn in a deadly game? Who can he trust? … [Read more...] about Bargain Book for 10/22/2014: The Devereaux Dilemma by Steve McEllistrem
