Annette Chaudet, author of THE NOSE BOOK, turns her talent for nonsense verse to the animals of Africa for a humorous look at the animals who roam that continent. And they're all here-the lion, cheetah, hyena, elephant, gorilla, wildebeest, zebra, crocodile, impala and more- fifteen familiar denizens of the jungles and savanahs offer their particular views of their lives in the wild. The hippo gives you a piece of her mind should you choose to call her fat, the crocodile rationalizes his role as predator, the zebra explains that no two of them are alike (but they're all well dressed ), and the impala considers beauty a burden while the lion is simply waiting for the lioness to deliver his dinner. The author's humor is sure to delight both children and adults and the full page, brightly colored illustrations only add to the mystique of the featured creatures.

Peopled with unforgettable characters, Beloved is a feast of a novel that sweeps the reader away to the opulent world of eighteenth century France where Christina DiClementi, daughter of an Italian silk merchant plans to marry her childhood sweetheart, Richard Magnet, the youngest son of the Baron de Beauvu. But a lifetime of expectations are shattered by a violent murder which sets them both on an uncharted course of heart rending loss, erotic obsession and new alliances. From the houses of the nobility and the great abbey of Montmajour to the brothels of a bustling city, and from a simple island cottage to the canals of Venice, they struggle to mold their lives around the memory of love that will ultimately reshape itself into something far beyond themselves. This is storytelling at its very best, a complex and compelling novel that will capture your imagination so strongly that you will find yourself reading the final page with a pang of regret.

Peopled with unforgettable characters, Beloved is a feast of a novel that sweeps the reader away to the opulent world of eighteenth century France where Christina DiClementi, daughter of an Italian silk merchant plans to marry her childhood sweetheart, Richard Magnet, the youngest son of the Baron de Beauvu. But a lifetime of expectations are shattered by a violent murder which sets them both on an uncharted course of heart rending loss, erotic obsession and new alliances. From the houses of the nobility and the great abbey of Montmajour to the brothels of a bustling city, and from a simple island cottage to the canals of Venice, they struggle to mold their lives around the memory of love that will ultimately reshape itself into something far beyond themselves. This is storytelling at its very best, a complex and compelling novel that will capture your imagination so strongly that you will find yourself reading the final page with a pang of regret.

Frequently Forgetting Fun we Fail to Find Favorable Fortune in Each Event, Easily Eliminating Ecstacy. This Tome Tries To Tactfully Testify To the Necessity of Neatly Nurturing Novel Natural Celebrations of Certain Colorful Ceremonies Guaranteed to Gently Generate Genuine Gladness. So, Sit Softly, Settle Sedately and Start Seeking Satisfaction, Slowly Savoring Silly Samples of Learned Lessons in Lighthearted Living. Laugh Loudly

Sitting Pretty 2008 was an artist embellished chair project undertaken in the small town of Greybull, Wyoming to benefit their Chamber of Commerce. Artists in Greybull and the surrounding towns participated to create a collection of unique works of art that were displayed in the windows of the main street merchants throughout the summer months and sold at auction in the fall. This book documents the project.

This delightful little book offers a new telling of the Christmas story as author Annette Chaudet imagines for us the reactions of those who were present at Jesus' birth. Eleven animals, along with the overwhelmed innkeeper, offer prayers expressing their thoughts on that special night and the arrival of God's gift of Light to a waiting world. Beautifully illuminated by the watercolor illustrations of artist Paige Money, Prayers from the Manger is sure to become a new Christmas classic.

HOME RANGE offers a view northwestern Wyoming as seen through the eyes of an artist who describes for us the smells, colors and textures of landscape. The distances between towns in the region are considerable, the land itself vast and varied throughout the seasons of the year. Spending countless hours on the highways allows ample time for contemplation and observation and the author shares her thoughts in some rather unusual ways as she sights cattle with mudball anklets, cloud-formed ships sailing the endless sea of the sky, and the staring eyes on the trunks of aspens. She takes a close-up look at the industry of ants in the red dirt of the prairie, deer methodically pawing though snow in search of windfall crabapples and the intimidating presences of bridges when seen from below. The author's views of her personal "Home Range" offer readers a different way of looking at their own surroundings even as they marvel at her unique perspective. Annette Chaudet is the author of two novels, Beyond the World and Montana Spring (written as Richard Magniet) and several books for children including The Nose Book, A Jungle Book and Prayers from the Manger.

In this tongue-in-cheek homage to Edward Gorey the author tackles the problems of the bleak winter season. Amusing artwork accompanies the entertaining text. You may not have to have endured a winter in Wyoming to appreciate the message...but it helps!

Nonsense verse is a delight for children of all ages and The Nose Book is no exception. The author's fanciful illustrations, along with her amusing observatiuons on the subject of the human nose indicate that another memorable humorous poet has joined the ranks of Jack Prelutsky and the beloved Dr. Seuss. THis little book is treasure for the reader and the read-to alike as they follow the author's logic that while "a rose, is a rose, is a rose..." a nose is not necessarily just a nose!

The author presents a baker's dozen intriguing stories along with a promise to transport the reader to other places, other times. Here are excerpts from from Mary Magdalene's memoir of her childhood, the story of an uncompromising man with no friends in the world, central American native ritual, star crossed lovers in eighteenth century France, an aspiring magician, a letter from Sarah to Hagar after she and Isaac have been banished to Paran, ancient ceremony from the British Isles, a grieving Native American mother who has lost her child, a look at future religious belief and a leap even farther ahead in time to other worlds. They are all here to savor and enjoy, stories that will consume your attention and capture your imagination in the way that so few stories do - they will leave you wanting more.