Books with author Phyllis R. Richardson

This book was inspired by my granddaughter Jayde who at birth suffered a stroke and began experiencing uncontrollable seizures. To watch this little girl not only survive but to thrive has been an inspiration to so many. I love her courage, boldness and tenacity. Every day is an adventure with Jayde, aka Gogo. So, come along and enjoy her amazing life journey. We never know what Gogo will do or say next.

This book was inspired by my granddaughter Jayde who at birth suffered a stroke and began experiencing uncontrollable seizures. To watch this little girl not only survive but to thrive has been an inspiration to so many. I love her courage, boldness and tenacity. Every day is an adventure with Jayde, aka Gogo. So, come along and enjoy her amazing life journey. We never know what Gogo will do or say next.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats. Phil Richardson's expert text tells the amazing and often bizarre story of bats from around the world and the challenges they face. Unfortunately, most bat populations in North America are declining, largely due to habitat loss and disturbance of nesting sites. Bats describes these mammals' complex life cycles and explains how anyone can watch and study bats and help to conserve them. Color illustrations reveal bat anatomy, including the key features of their wings and legs, and striking photographs show bats in their habitat and mid flight. The book includes: Physical characteristics and reproduction Sight and echolocation Feeding habits and hibernation Bat evolution and biology Bat behavior Carnivorous bats Horseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed bats Vampire bats and their relatives Tailed bats Vesper bats Species distribution map New information on the "white nose" virus threatening North American bat populations Almost anywhere humans live there are likely to be bats nearby. Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, Bats provides a welcome introduction to these elusive and unfairly maligned creatures.

Even before the long build-up to the 2016 United States presidential election, it seemed that Donald Trump’s loutish voice, orange-skinned face, and wispy combed-over hair were everywhere. From his successful stint as NBC’s host of “The Apprentice,” to his occasional cameos in movies and TV shows, to his controversies surrounding various news events, his proclaimed wealth amid multiple bankruptcies, and of course his ever-present and often misguided tweets on Twitter—Mr. Trump just couldn’t, and wouldn’t, go away.The jokes in this book, written and compiled by stand-up comedian Ellis Richardson before the crazy days of Trump’s Republican primaries and his ultimate win over Hillary Clinton for U.S. president, hearken back to a simpler time, when Americans could laugh over Donald’s hair, his previous wives and affairs, and all other things so atrociously Trump. All that has changed now. Who knows what the future of the U.S. holds under our new leader? Perhaps one day scholars will view this book of jokes as a literary example of the smug dangers that liberals and Democrats unknowingly slipped into in the early days of the 2010s, when just the words “President Trump” spoken together may have made most people choke on their morning coffee. Whatever the case, reading these hilarious (and often racy) jokes about Donald Trump still provide a guaranteed laugh riot.

A comprehensive illustrated guide to the fascinating biology and natural history of bats. Phil Richardson's expert text tells the amazing and often bizarre story of bats from around the world and the challenges they face. Unfortunately, most bat populations in North America are declining, largely due to habitat loss and disturbance of nesting sites. Bats describes these mammals' complex life cycles and explains how anyone can watch and study bats and help to conserve them. Color illustrations reveal bat anatomy, including the key features of their wings and legs, and striking photographs show bats in their habitat and mid flight. The book includes: Physical characteristics and reproduction Sight and echolocation Feeding habits and hibernation Bat evolution and biology Bat behavior Carnivorous bats Horseshoe and Old World leaf-nosed bats Vampire bats and their relatives Tailed bats Vesper bats Species distribution map New information on the "white nose" virus threatening North American bat populations Almost anywhere humans live there are likely to be bats nearby. Highly readable and beautifully illustrated, Bats provides a welcome introduction to these elusive and unfairly maligned creatures.