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Sunshine State trivia buff Serge A. Storms loves eliminating jerks and pests. His drug-addled partner Coleman loves cartoons Hot stripper Sharon Rhodes loves cocaine, especially when purchased with rich dead men's money.

On the other hand, there's Sean and David, who love fishing and are kind to animals -- and who are about to cross paths with a suitcase filled with $5 million in stolen insurance money. Serge wants the suitcase. Sharon wants the suitcase. Coleman wants more drugs . . . and the suitcase. In the meantime, there's murder by gun, Space Shuttle, Barbie doll, and Levi's 501s.

In other words, welcome to Tim Dorsey's Florida -- where nobody gets out unscathed and untanned!

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When life’s left you flatter than a steamrolled possum, turn here for a little hope, humor, honesty, and encouragement from the Bible. Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven is the best of Chonda Pierce’s celebrated Roadkill Reports to her fans, plus lots of new material, and it’s perfect for reinflating your outlook—anytime, anywhere!.
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Who would slap an Indian curse on a good ol' boy like country singer Willie Nelson? Probably the same person who's been firing shots into Willie's hotel room and sending nasty notes promising the cowboy crooner a one-way ticket to the big rodeo in the sky. Could it have something to do with the medicine man who got run over by Willie's tour bus one dark night? If anyone can find out, it's ace troubleshooter and well-known troublemaker Kinky Friedman--on the road again in his tenth wickedly funny, off-the-wall mystery caper.

Get Kinky on the Web: www.kinkyfriedman.com.
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Are you among the millions of people whose only opportunity to observe wildlife comes after it has been run over and pressed into a patty by big rigs, then desiccated by the elements until even flies don’t recognize it? This is the field guide for you! FLATTENED FAUNA fills an important gap in our natural history knowledge and fosters a heightened respect for the ecology of the paved environment..
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Fascinated by the critters he found stuck to his car at the end of a road trip, zoologist Mark Hostetler started looking into just what ends up on your windshield and why. From the common mole cricket to the dog-day cicada, this scientifically sound and charmingly written book makes an amusing and educational addition to any offbeat nature list..
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A biological contagion that turns the living into cannibalistic mutants has been unleashed, and it's up to paranormal trucker Jim Kowalksi to stop it! Jim, along with his talking dog and G.P.S. crystal skull, lead this full-throttle adventure into overdrive. Our heroic trio must battle their way through monster insects, zombie truckers, a crazed country musician, and a doomsday cult led by the insane Reverend Baba-Yaga Boogity. Climb aboard and take a ride on this two-lane blacktop of high-speed comedy and high-octane horror!.
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You may have an animal neighbor that has been around for about 55 million years and has remained virtually unchanged This critter, who spends morning and evening shoving dirt up its nose to eat grubs and worms, is nature s genetic cloning machine the only animal that always gives birth to identical quadruplet offspring. You probably now recognize this neighbor as the armadillo. Although there are 20 species of armadillos, you have only seen the one species that lives in the U.S. This is the nine-banded armadillo named for the rows of bands around its middle. This species can be found as far north as Kansas and Illinois, but most frequently occurs in Southern states. Other dillo species are scattered throughout South America, as far south as Argen-tina. The book is meant to entertain a general audience and includes chapters on dillo natural history, the biological features that have enabled them to survive all these millions of years, pop culture, importance in medical research and prospects for future evolution. Dr. Klemm believes the species in the U.S. may be in the process of evolving capabilities for survival in colder climates. Natural selection forces would reward ´dillos for insulating burrows with nesting material and for feeding on more energy-rich carrion and small animals in addition in the usual diet of insects not to mention getting out of the road. There s a reason armadillos have been named the official mammal of the state of Texas it is because Texas are fascinated and impressed by them. The hippy movement in the 60s made armadillos into a Texas icon, perhaps in part because ´dillos are so peaceful. The book clearly shows they are amazing creatures and that we need to learn a lot more about them. The book not only summarizes the natural history of armadillos, but it provides a fascinating exploration of the 55-million-year history of 'dillos and what it is about them that has enabled their survival when most early mammalian species became extinct. As life goes on over eons of time, the armadillo endures, its walnut-sized brain oblivious to the laws and perils of survival of the fittest. The armadillo has been endowed by nature with a lifestyle and physical attributes that put it into the ranks of the fittest, right up there with crocodiles and turtles. That s pretty impressive for a mammal. For most of us, certainly Texans, armadillos inspire admiration. We admire their tenacity, resourcefulness, peacefulness and humble origins. Armadillos epitomize the underdog that has overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Can they overcome humans and their automobiles? Dr. Klemm explains that armadillos are more than just a nuisance in the garden; they are a crucial part of our ecology. There is a chapter on pop culture of the armadillo as an icon, plus a chapter on the importance of 'dillos to biomedical research. Finally, the author gives his views on the future of the species. Praise for (Dillos is coming in from prominent Texans who have seen an advanced reading copy. The San Antonio Zoo director, J. Stephen McCusker, calls the book "An easy, interesting read that allows you to 'put your arms around' this wonderfully weird creature. " Jack Lowry, Editor of Texas Highways, The Travel Magazine of Texas says "This intelligent, fun, and readable book is full of personal anecdotes, observations, and original research. The book is an excellent blend of fact and folklore, research and readability."Michael Fouraker, Executive Director, Fort Worth Zoo writes that"Dillos is the most comprehensive volume on our TX state mammal I have read to date." Dr. Dewey Kraemer, famous cloning researcher, says that the book "captures the scientific and mythical nature of this remarkable species"and "his book is appropriate for everything from the classroom to the coffee table.".
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