7/6/2023 0 Comments Horde ann aguirre“Deuce's passion for life, even in her bleakest moments, is contagious, and that passion exemplifies the nebulous force that has driven all of these individuals to persist in the face of awful options. This is a tense, action-packed dystopia with intriguingly gray characters.” - Booklist “Aguirre's young adult debut is a gripping survival story set in an apocalyptic future. “This well-paced zombie-esque adventure in an urban wasteland will keep fans happy.” - Kirkus Reviews With some graphic and gross imagery and a hard look at a post-apocalyptic world, Aguirre has taken themes from Scott Westerfeld and an assortment of zombie literature and created something that is very much her own-and a very engaging read.” - RT Book Reviews “ Enclave is dark and thrilling, fast-paced and intense. This series is likely to hold considerable appeal for fans of The Hunger Games.” - Publishers Weekly “In her first young adult novel, Aguirre has created a gritty and highly competent heroine, an equally deadly sidekick/love interest, and a fascinating if unpleasant civilization. Ann Aguirre Horde (The Razorland Trilogy, 3) Hardcover Octoby Ann Aguirre (Author) 788 ratings Book 3 of 4: The Razorland See all formats and editions Kindle 11. Horde (Razorland Book 3) Kindle Edition by Ann Aguirre (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 705 ratings Book 3 of 4: The Razorland Kindle 12. To say we're excited is a major understatement.”. “ is a young adult dystopian novel and has been compared to the hit series The Hunger Games.
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7/6/2023 0 Comments The ascendant by drew chapmanmilitary wants him for his extraordinary abilities. Treasury bonds are being sold off at a terrifying rate, his gift makes him the most wanted man alive. But when he notices that two hundred billion dollars' worth of U.S. His gift has made him a rising star on Wall Street. our very way of life are in the crosshairs of a ruthless enemy. Hidden deep within the figures tracking the ups and downs of the stock market lies a terrifying truth: America is under attack. Box, New York Times bestselling author of Breaking Point and The Highway ). The Ascendant is a rollicking, globe-hopping, timely, and prescient page-turner-a twenty-first century thriller" (C.J. "Like his intriguing protagonist Garrett Reilly, author Drew Chapman possesses startling skills and this first novel just blows the doors off. “There is the mammal way and there is the bird way.” But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have taken a new look at bird behaviors they have, for years, dismissed as anomalies or mysteries –– What they are finding is upending the traditional view of how birds conduct their lives, how they communicate, forage, court, breed, survive. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds - how they live and how they think. He was nominated for vice-president by the Equal Rights Party to run with Victoria Woodhull as presidential candidate in 1872. In 1870 Douglass launched The New National Era out of Washington, D.C. Douglass and Stanton remained lifelong friends. As a signer of the Declaration of Sentiments, Douglass also promoted woman suffrage in his North Star. Douglass was the only man to speak in favor of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's controversial plank of woman suffrage at the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. Delany to publish a weekly anti-slavery newspaper, North Star. In 1847 he moved to Rochester, New York, and started working with fellow abolitionist Martin R. His first of three autobiographies, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, was published in 1845. Douglass traveled widely, and often perilously, to lecture against slavery. Having escaped from slavery at age 20, he took the name Frederick Douglass for himself and became an advocate of abolition. After his escape from slavery, Douglass became a renowned abolitionist, editor and feminist. Frederick Douglass (né Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey) was born a slave in the state of Maryland in 1818. Although Josie and Meredith are both dealing with romantic relationships, the story is less about finding love and more about family and finding your way in life. Q: How is this book different from the other ones you’ve written?Ī: The central relationship in the book is between sisters-which is a first for me. This book explores the consequences of those choices and how they can touch everything from your relationship with your family to your career path to your love life. I think we all have seminal moments and choices that come to define us, in both good and bad ways. Although their reaction to grief is a theme in the book, I would say an even greater theme is the notion of finding the courage to live life on your own terms. In many ways, it was really just a way in which to explore two sisters and the dynamic of one family. How did you come up with the details of this event?Ī: There was no real inspiration for the tragedy in the prologue of this story. Q: First Comes Love centers around a tragic family incident. Here's is she had to say about her latest novel and what is coming in the future: 7/5/2023 0 Comments Space Case by Stuart GibbsHoltz was on the verge of an important new discovery, Dash finds out, and it's a secret that could change everything for the Moonies-a secret someone just might kill to keep. Holtz went onto the lunar surface without his helmet properly affixed, simple as that. Dash senses there's foul play afoot, but no one believes him. Then Moon Base Alpha's top scientist turns up dead. Kids aren't allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they're trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time-and the only other kid Dash's age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Space Case (Moon Base Alpha, 1) written by Stuart Gibbs which was published in. Like his fellow lunarnauts-otherwise known as Moonies-living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for being one of the first humans to live on the moon.Īnd he's bored out of his mind. Brief Summary of Book: Space Case (Moon Base Alpha, 1) by Stuart Gibbs. In the year 2041, scientists are hard at work on a. It's a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School. Stuart Gibbs mines this tension to its narrative limits in Space Case, a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle-grade thriller. Now a winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award! 7/5/2023 0 Comments Acheron kenyonEverything about him from the sleek muscles that rippled to the deep, erotic timber in his voice seduced anyone who came into contact with him. He had been built to please, and trained to pleasure. He possesses a raw, rare kind of charisma. It is said of him that there has never been a mortal born who could equal his physical perfection. He runs the full gamut from friendly to intimidating to downright scary. The Dark-Hunters never know what to expect when Acheron enters a scene. He interacts with the other Dark-Hunters on a whim, and his sage advice is often sought.Įccentric and idiosyncratic to the extreme, he is a legend among legends. He is also the writer of the Dark-Hunter Creed and of the Code we abide by.īecause of his Dark-Hunter age and the fact that he fought the Daimons alone for thousands of years, he is more phantom than real. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.Įven though he was the youngest when he died, Acheron was the first Dark-Hunter ever appointed. Please see the photos for any flaws, which will be pointed out and photographed. Pages and illustrations can be used for craft projects as well! Scrap-booking, altered art, decoupage, card making, assemblage, mixed media, and collage! Your creativity knows no bounds! Vintage picture books can be used to bring back nostalgic memories of your childhood, added to a passionate collection or to give your own child a wonderful experience in reading! This is a wonderful vintage piece! The pictures and illustrations caught my eye! This book is in very nice shape, with lots of excellent learning opportunities for young readers. Super cute vintage picture book entitled The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein. Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree, Vintage, Picture Book, Illustrations, Child Reading, Nursery Library ~ 20-01-261 AA He’s always been the careful one, so inviting a stranger into his bed on the lure of his gorgeous smile and warm brown eyes isn’t only out of his comfort zone, it’s entirely out of character. He’s an introvert whose life is about schedules, plans, and lists. Cameron Gallagher has never been accused of being spontaneous. Small wonder that Jere can’t get the nameless man out of his head. But the man behind the door is a surprise, as is the instant connection that builds along with passion and a glimpse of his heart. A meaningless one-night stand is simple and easy, so he steps into the hotel room-as he has many-without expectation. But his evening goes sideways, and he’s about to head home when he’s propositioned by a stranger. When a rare night off finds him with the chance to make a quick buck, he jumps on it. On top of working two jobs, he’s going to school to become a social worker so he can give kids the help he never got when his mother left years ago. Jeremiah Wolfe has always done what was necessary to survive. Sometimes things look one way, but when you scratch the surface, there’s more than meets the eye. Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. This special 20 th anniversary edition includes a synopsis of what has taken place since 2003. how sound, light and gravity are involvedĭeeply informative and copiously illustrated, Secrets In The Fields remains the most authoritative book on crop circles, even after 20 years in print. how to distinguish genuine from man-made In his international bestseller, since published in four languages, he takes us on an exhilarating firsthand field trip into the heart of the mystery and behind the scenes of the enigma, introducing us to farmers, researchers, scientists, mystics, hoaxers and debunkers. Governments set up agents to tell us they're hoaxes but the scientific evidence firmly contradicts this view.īestselling author Freddy Silva lived among this phenomenon in southern England, an area that hosted 90% of the world's crop circles. And the patterns are getting more intricate. Since the 1890s some 10,000 crop circles have appeared beside ancient sacred sites in Britain and 25 other countries. Except for eighty eyewitnesses, nobody knows how they got there or why. They appear mostly under cover of darkness, complex designs mysteriously imprinted on fields of ripened grain. |