weapons and defense and dinosaur senses make this a comprehensive introduction to one of the earth's most successful animals

Beryl Cook was a social observer

has always explained

we can preemptively attack disease before it takes root in the gut

which explores the meaning of thankfulness

Anna's Crossing: Amish Beginnings (Book 1) Christmas Cooking weapons and defense and dinosaurWhen Anna Knig first meets Bairn, the Scottish ship carpenter of the Charming Nancy, their encounter is anything but pleasant. Anna is on the ship only to ensure the safe arrival of her loved ones to the New World. Hardened by years of living at sea, Bairn resents toting these nave farmers dubbed "Peculiars" by deckhands across the ocean. As delays, storms, illness, and diminishing provisions afflict crew and passengers alike, Bairn finds himself