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All I Know About Animal Behavior I Learned in Loeh

For nearly thirty years, America's favorite humorist, Erma Bombeck, has given us her take on the behavioral patterns of her favorite animal species --us. Much in the same way that Jane Goodall devoted her life to living with and recording the behavioral patterns of the wild mountain chimps of Gombi, so Bombeck has recorded our mating habits, maternal instincts, reproductive cycles, how we handle trends and technology, what makes us laugh, and what makes us cry. In her inimitably warm and witty style, Bombeck has discovered that the odd habits of the animal kingdom are strikingly similar to our own, and she reports her downright hilarious findings in All I Know About Animal Behavior I Learned in Loehmann's Dressing Room. Bombeck shows how close animals in the wild and humans really are, and how much we can learn from one another. The hippopotamus is a vegetarian and looks like a wall. Lions who eat only red meat are sleek and slim. Are nutritionists on the wrong track? From the garter snake transvestite, to the barn swallow who can't make a commitment, to the lion who mates eighty-six times a day, Bombeck reveals that we're not all that far removed from the animal world. An African monkey who picked the lock on every cage he'd ever been in got twenty minutes on a National Geographic special. Bombeck had a cousin with the same skill; he got two years. Bombeck proves that a behaviorist need not wear a safari jacket and live in a tent in order to be an expert on every facet of a species' behavior. From the aerobics classroom -- where humans defend their territory to the death by spraying their mates with their own personal perfume -- to our migratory patterns -- where, like a certain species of butterfly, we fly to Miami in hordes the minute the temperature dips below sixty, Bombeck demonstrates in her quintessential style that while animals may have more fun, longer tails, and better sex lives, the gap that separates us from the animal kingdom is closing...fast.

Blessings Of The Heart

It Happened One Night . . . Writer Brianna Walker had moved to the Arkansas hills for a little peace and quiet. But the stormy night a handsome man, two bedraggled boys and a scruffy dog washed up in her front yard, Bree's peaceful and quiet life became a thing of the past. Homeless after their cabin floated away in the rain, single dad Mitch Fowler and his two young sons had no choice but to seek shelter at their closest neighbor's home. And it didn't take the boys long to find their way into Bree's warm and caring heart. But could Mitch ever convince Bree to take a chance on a ready-made family and make that fateful storm the answer to everyone's prayers?

Dr. Demetrius's Dilemma

The Greek doctor's family Eight years ago, Dr Demetrius Petros and Staff Nurse Chloe Metcalfe had a passionate affair on the beautful Greek island of Ceres - but it ended when a devastated Chloe went back to England, believing that Demetrius never really loved her. Now they are both working together in Ceres' hospital and, despite everything it's as if they've never been apart. Then Demetrius discovers Chloe's secret - she is the mother of twins - his twins?

A Taste Of Heaven

A Taste of Heaven by Carol Grace A RAGE TO LIVE The fear that had sent tour guide Kyla Tanner on an endless search for adventure had brought her to the very roof of the world--the ancient Himalayan city of Kathmandu. And it had thrown her--against her will--into the arms of a man who made her dream of a love that could never be hers. Dr. Chase Cunningham had found complete fulfillment in caring for the people of Nepal . . . until one beautiful mountain climber unexpectedly stepped into his life and stirred passions he'd long ignored. But she was hiding a secret, and it was merely a matter of time before she moved on. Could he persuade her to share her solitary burden, and prove she'd found a permanent home in his heart?

Fletcher's Baby!

The bride said no! Business tycoon Sam Fletcher was used to getting his own way. He'd never been in a situation he couldn't handle. So when Josie Nolan broke the news to him that she was expecting his baby, Sam was a little shaken--but not deterred! A Fletcher baby meant one thing to Sam: marriage. It was the logical, sensible, responsible thing to do, wasn't it? But Josie wanted to marry for love, not logic. The baby's birth was imminent, so Sam needed to change her mind--quick!

Echoes in the Dark

Restless Spirit

Guilty love

Sheila Holland, known by her pen name Charlotte Lamb, was born just before the beginning of World War II in the East End of London. She left school at 16, and got a job at the Bank of England as a clerk. Lamb continued to teach herself by taking advantage of the bank's library during her lunch breaks and after work. She later worked as a secretary for the British Broadcasting Corporation. Lamb began writing at her husband's suggestion. She wrote her first book in three days and in between raising five children wrote several more novels. She used both her married and maiden names, among other pseudonyms, before her first novel as Charlotte Lamb, Follow a Stranger, was published by Harlequin Mills & Boon in 1973. Lamb wrote more than 160 novels, typically writing a minimum of 2,000 words per day, working from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Charlotte Lamb passed away in October 2000 at the age of 62.

Isabella's Rake

A beautiful painter resorts to the most notorious rake in London for help in her endeavor to achieve the artistic success usually reserved for men, and is given lessons in more than the finer points of painting. Original."

The brain & the Beauty

What If We fall in love?

He had a secret--and it was a doozy! Sheriff Grady O'Connor's twins--the girls he loved more than anything--were actually fathered by Jensen Stevens's late husband. And now their uncle wanted to claim them for their legacy. Well, not while Grady was in charge! So Grady went to lovely Jen and asked her...to be his lawyer! Surely her sharp wits and agile mind would figure a way out of this predicament. But Grady hadn't counted on sitting by Jensen day after day, smelling her perfume, looking into her eyes.... And soon the stalwart sheriff was wondering what else might happen behind closed doors....

The Wealthy Frenchman's Proposition

Caught in the act He moved in a world of power and privilege. She was merely his assistant. But that didn't stop Sheri Donnelly from falling for her charming playboy boss, French media magnate Tristan Sabina. When fate gave her the chance for one night with Tristan, Sheri took it. But the next morning, their supposedly scandalous affair had made tabloid headlines. And now Tristan insisted Sheri play the role of his beloved fiancee--in every way

The Rancher And The Nanny

The Rancher and the Nanny by Caroline Cross Livestock? John MacLaren had all the answers. But little girls? On that subject he was clueless. What did an orphan know about creating a home, expecially for a delicate child like Lissy? He needed help. And help came...in the most unexpected, most unforgettable form. Eve Chandler. Years before, he'd wanted her with a vengeance, but 'Princess' hadn't seemed to think him worthy. Now the tables had turned, and she was working for him. Yet Eve was so much more than a nanny. With her encouragement, Lissy was blossoming...and John's icy reserve was melting. But once Eve recovered her lost riches, would John's warm, willing lover remain by his side?

Without a Past

Her past had been erased The witness protection program had taken her name, her family, her history and her freedom. And now, Anne Farraday was hiding, alone and in fear.... Her present was dangerous Her new life was founded on lies and deceit, filled with false faces and sinister strangers. There were many new men in this make-believe world who might heal her loneliness--but none were to be trusted. Her future was Luke McCullough ...but his eyes watched her too closely, his steps were too stealthy and his appearance, too mysterious. The gun-packing cowboy was every inch a seductive predator. Anne could only hope he intended to love her ... not kill her.

Porcupine Ranch

THE HUNGRIEST COWBOY IN TEXAS Clayton Sinclair ran the toughest ranch in Texas, and all he wanted at the end of a long day was a steak dinner and a tidy house. But his pretty new housekeeper couldn't boil an egg to save her life. Maybe the lady was just desperate for a job. Or, maybe Hannah Lindsay was up to something…. A plain Jane with two left feet, Hannah knew nothing about cooking, hospital corners—or attracting a man, for that matter. So when Clayton made her feel like a beauty queen, all she wanted was to win the handsome cowboy's heart. But would he thank her with a marriage proposal when he learned the bittersweet truth about who she really was?

The Maverick

Always in the middle of trouble, be it during roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is trying to solve a murder involving the one family Harley doesn't want to talk about—his own. Suddenly he's in the midst of mayhem—and all he can think about is protecting Alice. But the stubborn woman is unappreciative of his efforts. What's a confirmed maverick to do? Is seduction the solution?

The Doctor's Love - Child

Her secret: he's a father After a whirlwind romance in New York, Dr. Helen Blackburn is pregnant with orthopedic surgeon Andrew Henderson's child! Only, Andrew has left the city to go to Chicago for some months on urgent, private business and can't be contacted, so Helen has to manage alone. A year later, Helen is back in England, with her life sorted out. She has a beautiful baby son and a part-time job at a local hospital.Then, out of the blue, Andrew arrives to start at the same hospital...where Helen knows he'll discover her secret -- his child!

Loving Ways

Sometimes love needed a heavenly hand, but Annie O'Keefe was reluctant to believe in romance. She had always been the family caretaker and made sure everyone else's needs were met first. But when a charming landscaper appeared outside her window, Annie had secret hopes that this handsome stranger might be meant just for her. Ken Dewitt had a past he'd rather forget, but he counted himself lucky that nothing had ever killed the joy in his heart or his faith in God. He wanted to help show Annie the way to happiness and freedom. She needed to know how special she was. He only prayed the truth wouldn't break the strong bond between them.

Cattleman's Promise

He always lent a neighborly hand. He was always kind to women, children and strays. But Oklahoma rancher Guthrie Harris had vowed never to lose his heart again. Then Olivia Miles arrived on his land, looking for a home for her twin daughters, bearing a deed that said his ranch was hers! Guthrie's honor forced him to make room for the single mother and her children, provided they kept out of his solitary life. Yet as sweet Olivia turned his lonely house into a home, the rancher was forced to rethink his vow. Could this cattleman risk a promise that would make Olivia his forever.

Red Thunder Reckoning

EVERY MAN HAS HIS DAY OF RECKONING... With a new face and new life, Kevin Ransom vowed never to return to that small Texas town where an impulse of anger had destroyed his body and soul. But then, he never dreamed that his actions that day on the Red Thunder River had led a madman to keep the woman he loved in a drugged state, trapped as a prisoner in her body for 15 years. Kevin had caused Ellen Paxton enough pain, but for her sake he had to go back to make things right, especially when he found out that she and her horse ranch were in grave danger. He would keep his identity hidden.... But would he be able to hide the love still in his heart? FLESH & BLOOD: By the banks of the Red Thunder River, blood runs thicker than water.

The Healer

She can't stay in his world—and he can't leave his Brilliant, driven surgical superstar Caroline Malone is desperate to recover from the injury that threatens to end her career, and she'll try anything that might help her heal—including a rest away from it all in the remote Davis Mountains of west Texas. Half Latino, half Anglo, Diego Montalvo knows exactly how it feels to have fate change your life. Three years ago he lost men as a Special Forces medic, and almost lost his life. Now back in the valley he left to follow the call of ambition—and feeling a measure of peace at last—he's trying to make a new life combining his Western medical training with the nontraditional ways of his Latino heritage as a curandero or folk healer. Diego's hard-won peace vanishes when Caroline arrives. He understands her world—once it was all he wanted—and there is much he can teach her…if she'll let him. But if he succeeds in healing her, she'll return to a world that's not the world where Diego is needed…or the one he needs.

song Of Her Heart

Lost Dreams As a teenager, Norah Williamson believed she had a calling from God, but she had put everything on hold for the sake of her family. Now her obligations were over, and she was finally ready to pursue her own dreams. Widower Mason King had lost all hope of ever seeing his dreams come true -- dreams of a Christian wife, and of children growing up to inherit his family's ranch. The emotion his new cook, Norah, stirred in him were the last thing he'd ever expected to feel again. But whatever Norah and Mason had planned, it looked as though both their futures were n the capable hands of a higher power.

Denver's lady

Chocolate cupcakes lured Kelly Shelton to the convenience store - smack in the middle of an armed robbery. Nose to nose with a .22, she thought nothing could make her heart pound faster. . . . Until notorious rodeo rider Denver Casey snatched her from the jaws of danger. Denver's broad shoulders and callused hands proved mighty comforting in Kelly's hour of need, tempting her to succumb to the cowboy's earthy charms. But she'd struggled to hard to be her own woman, rooting herself in the city he was only passing through. Did she dare risk everything for a bittersweet spell as Denver's lady?

Baby And The officer

BEAUTY AND THE BADGE He had a secret son, being raised by a very unattached single mom! Shocked, Detective Patrick Sullivan could see that Tommy was his, from his sparkling blue eyes to his silky dark hair to the dimple in his chubby cheek. But convincing Brie McGee was another matter…. Brie was breathtakingly beautiful, and a natural-born mom. But she was as wary of men as Patrick was of women. Yet seeing her with his son…tasting her lips…made Patrick yearn to be one big, happy family. But first he had to convince Brie he loved her as a woman—not as the means to his child. A legendary cradle brings three law-enforcement brothers lots of love!