After the Al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001, America quickly toppled the Taliban regime that had sheltered the terrorist organization in Afghanistan. But, believing the war to be all but over, U.S. Central Command refused to commit the forces required to achieve total victory. Instead, the war's biggest battle--one that could have broken Al Qaeda and captured Osama bin Laden--was waged by a hodge-podge of units thrown together at the last moment....

When a group of friends reunites at the Dickensian Inn bed-and-breakfast, little does Chas realize that the promises of a blessing are about to be fulfilled. But a secret from Jackson's past threatens to sabotage the happy life he and Chas have created together. Will Jackson's doubts and guilt jeopardize the plans he and Chas have made to be sealed as family for all eternity? Is their love strong enough to overcome the painful shadows of the past?...

"Los diagramas, grâaficos y texto divertido ayudan a los lectores a explorar los hâabitats, las dietas y la vida cotidiana de las anacondas". -- "Diagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the habitats, diets, and daily lives of anacondas." --

As Chas and Jackson agonize over the chances of survival for their baby daughter, a former FBI colleague calls them to ask if they would hide a woman in the witness protection program. Although Jackson and Chas agree to let her stay at the Dickens Inn, when the woman arrives they realize she is hiding something, and soon lives are in danger.

At the zoo, twins Josh and Danny willingly try out Petty Pott's new REPTOSWITCH formula and enjoy being snakes until they are spotted by a group of girls on a field trip, including their camp friend, Charlie.

A group of documentary makers in the rainforest are terrorized by a giant anaconda and the snake expert who wants to capture it.