Christmas has never brought out the best in the MacDougal family. Still, year after year, they gather together in the Blue Ridge Mountains to try to make the season merry and bright. But this year is an especially strained one, between Shayne's impending divorce, Morwenna's slavish devotion to work, and Bobbie's reluctance to face what life has to offer. Then, in the midst of a snowy sibling shouting match, a mysterious stranger appears.

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale.

"Naked came the Phoenix"---a serial novel by thirteen authors.

Child psychologist Lynn McLeod returns to Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to help her ex-husband Stephen's ten-year-old daughter Jilly and finds herself caught up in a dangerous mystery.

Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish--for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, California; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes--uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. Complemented...

"This environment/conservation-themed early reader series includes an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white photographs, a list of fun facts about the featured animal of each book, and things that kids can do right now to help save the featured animal from extinction"--

An introduction to the blue whale's physical features, habitat, life cycle, and relationships with other animals, as well as conservation efforts and related facts.

Blue whales and family -- Shape, size, and color -- Where they live -- Senses -- Defense -- Food -- Babies -- Behaviors -- Blue whale facts.