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Three genera of pocket gophers occur in Texas: Cratogeomys in the western third of the state, Thomomys in the montane regions of the Trans-Pecos Region and the southwestern portion of the Edwards Plateau, and Geomys statewide except for portions of the Trans-Pecos Region. However, due to considerable morphological conservation, differentiating among species and subspecies has been difficult, if not impossible. Advanced molecular markers such as DNA sequencing have proven useful in defining species boundaries and in generating phylogenetic relationships at the species level, but general taxon sampling and geographic representation has not been sufficient to provide a detailed assessment at the subspecific level. Herein, DNA sequence data obtained from the mitochondrial cytochrome-b gene was used to assess variation at the subspecific and species level for the three genera of pocket gophers occurring in Texas. Specimens collected from or adjacent to type localities were used to represent the genotype associated with each of the taxonomic names that have been proposed for Texas pocket gophers. Further, findings from previous morphometric, allozymic, karyotypic, and DNA studies were combined with DNA sequence data generated herein to assemble the broadest possible dataset for providing a taxonomic synthesis of each genus. In total, 22 taxonomic names were evaluated for Cratogeomys, 25 for Geomys, and 24 for Thomomys. For Cratogeomys occurring in Texas and immediate surrounding areas, 1 species and 13 subspecies were proposed; for Geomys occurring in Texas and immediate surrounding areas, 12 species and 18 subspecies were proposed; and for Thomomys occurring in Texas and immediate surrounding areas, 4 species and 22 subspecies were proposed. New distribution maps were provided to reflect the updated taxonomy. Forty-three original names were synonymized, elevated to species, or otherwise reassigned, and two new taxonomic entities were identified as needing official description.

Journey with Harlow and friends as they meet animals who showcase unique abilities, inspiring the children to celebrate the diversity that surrounds them.

It's 2016, and do you know what that means? It's time for Volume Three of Nightmares and Echoes, the annual Gorillas With Scissors Press Charity Anthology. This year we're giving you eleven hand-picked, brand new short stories of horror ranging from the creepy to the gory, to the unsettling. Like previous year's offerings, this collection spans the gamut of terror contributed from a variety of Indie Writers for the sole purpose of giving something back. Fifty percent of the proceeds from this collection will be donated to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Not only will you be sampling some awesome horror, but you'll be helping out a great cause.

THE OLD LADY OF VINE STREET REVEALED These days the notion of a free press is almost an entirely foreign concept, and its ever-diminishing presence in our society has shown itself to be a thief of true democracy. The Old Lady of Vine Street is the story of a small band of reporters who had the courage to risk everything they had for their belief in the importance of a free and independent press. They had the audacity to fight the powerful Taft family for the right to buy their own newspaper, the Cincinnati Enquirer. The story unfolds in January 1952 in Cincinnati and moves on to the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. Reporters Jim Ratliff and Jack Cronin head the list of major players that also includes the former United States Senator who chaired the Senate investigation of Joseph McCarthy in 1950, two of the wealthiest men in the United States, the most famous family in America, the trust company that sold the Washington Post to Eugene Meyers for $833,000, and over 800 Cincinnati Enquirer employees who risked their homes and lifes savings for a chance to own their paper, affectionately known as the Old Lady of Vine Street.

Brought to life by the personal accounts of six Navy pilots and one British POW, this is the history of the U.S. Navy airstrikes on Japanese-held Hong Kong. Commander John Lamade started the war in 1941 a nervous pilot of an antiquated biplane. Just over three years later he was in the cockpit of a cutting-edge Hellcat about to lead a strike force of 80 aircraft through the turbulent skies above the South China Sea. His target: Hong Kong. As a storm of antiaircraft fire darkened the sky, watching from below was POW Ray Jones. For three long years he and his fellow prisoners had endured near starvation conditions in a Japanese internment camp. Did these American aircraft, he wondered, herald freedom? Trawling through historic records, Steven K. Bailey discovered that the story of the U.S. Navy airstrikes on Japanese-held Hong Kong during the final year of World War II had never been told. Operation Gratitude involved nearly 100 U.S. Navy warships and close to a thousand planes. Target Hong Kong brings this massive operation down to a human scale by recounting the air raids through the experiences of seven men whose lives intersected at Hong Kong in January 1945: Commander John D. Lamade, five of his fellow U.S. Navy pilots and the POW Ray Jones. Drawing upon oral histories, diary transcripts, and U.S. Navy documents, this book expertly narrates the intertwined experiences of these servicemen to bring the history to life.

A vividly rendered, full account of the bloody battle for Guadalcanal follows the U.S. First Marine Division and combined American forces from their landing on this strategic island to their final tide-turning victory six months later.

This is the first biography of one of the most important and yet least known American leaders of World War II, Sandy Patch, the Seventh Army commander who led his troops to victory at Guadalcanal and made a vital contribution to Allied successes in Europe in 1944-45.

Gwen Stefani: The Girl Who Painted the World with Music- Biography For Kids Get ready to explore the colorful and exciting life of Gwen Stefani in this fun biography made just for kids! From her early days as a creative and shy girl in California to becoming a world-famous music superstar, Gwen's story is all about following your dreams, working hard, and staying true to yourself. Learn how she became the lead singer of No Doubt, created unforgettable songs, and dazzled the world with her bold fashion and style. Packed with fun facts, inspiring stories, and cool details, this book shows how Gwen painted the world with her music and creativity. Perfect for kids, it's a story that will inspire you to dream big and shine bright-just like Gwen.