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Run for Your Life

Only one man in the NYPD can tackle this high-profile case: Detective Michael Bennett.A calculating murderer called the Teacher is terrorizing New York City's powerful, arrogant elite. Rich people must mind their manners . . . or die. For anyone else, the pressure would be overwhelming, but Mike is ready. Taking care of his ten children has prepared him for the job! With his hands already full-his kids have all caught a virulent flu-he must now track down the killer. As a secret pattern emerges in the Teacher's lessons, Detective Bennett has just a few precious hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in its history.

The Killing (MacCallister: The Eagles Legacy, #2)

A Killing Too Far Duff MacCallister fled the Scottish Highlands for a new world in Wyoming Territory. Betrothed to a good woman, Duff has the bad luck to be standing in the Chugwater Bank when a violent robbery explodes around him. With one man dead by Duff's gun, and another under arrest, a team of bandits swarms outside of town. As witnesses, Duff, a banker, and a beautiful barmaid are whisked into the town's hotel for safe-keeping as the outlaws threaten the defenseless town with a bloodbath if their fellow bandit isn't set free. Except no MacCallister has ever run from trouble. With a scoped Creedmoor rifle he goes after the Taylor gang, one bad guy at a time....But Duff doesn't know that fate--and a little twist of frontier justice--will give the Taylor Gang one last chance for a shocking, treacherous act of revenge...

Greenmantle (Richard Hannay #2)

November 1915. Richard Hannay is tasked to undertake a top secret mission to investigate a plot to create a holy war throughout the Muslim world and draw troops and resources from the Western Front. Hanny must journey through war-torn Europe with only his three loyal friends, Peter Pienaar, John S Blenkiron and Sandy Arbuthnot, to help him as he unravels coded messages, escapes murderous mobs and tracks down the mysterious prophet who holds the key to everything - the man known as 'Greenmantle'. Greenmantle is a gripping reflection on the power of political Islam (to the extent that it was pulled from Radio 4's schedule at the time of the 7 July bombings and demonstrates Buchan's exemplary storytelling ability and political insight.

Indian Summer: The Forgotten Story of Louis Sockalexis, the First Native American in Major League Baseball

The Indian wars were over, and the Indians had lost. But on the green fields of our national pastime, this Indian stood tall ... America, as always, was in the throes of change. Segregation was becoming law down South with the passage of Jim Crow. West of the Mississippi, the slaughters at Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee still stung recent memory. At the same time, in 1897, the name Sockalexis resounded in barrooms and backrooms, in the lurid headlines of the popular press, and in the bleachers of the legendary ballparks in Baltimore and Boston, Chicago and Cincinnati, New York and St. Louis. More than a century ago, on a remote reservation in the wilds of Maine, a "natural" athletic talent was born who would change the face of baseball-- literally. The Indian, as he was labeled by friend and foe alike, caused a commotion in city after city as rowdy fans, hard-drinking players, and corrupt team owners all wanted a piece of the first Native American to play in the Majors. For one sensational season he was the toast of Cleveland and the National League, his appeal so strong that there's little doubt he inspired the name his old club carries today. This is the story of Louis Francis Sockalexis, grandson of a Penobscot chief, who endured a firestorm of publicity while blazing a trail for such sports heroes as Jim Thorpe and Jackie Robinson. Unfortunately, Sockalexis also followed the well-traveled path of stars before and since who have sealed their own fate with alcohol and other temptations. And yet, as rendered by Brian McDonald, the forgotten story of Sockalexis reveals a most memorable figure from baseball's-- and America's-- storied past.

Wolverine Classic, Vol. 1

He's known by many names: Logan, Weapon X, Wolverine. One fact is certain: He's the best there is at what he does, and what he does isn't pretty! Here - in stories collected for the first time in color - the feral X-Man adopts his now-infamous Patch identity in Madripoor as he tries to track down the mystical Black Sword. Ages 12+

All or Nothing (The Alpha Brotherhood, #2)

"I can't sleep with a man who keeps secrets." Despite the warnings that he would break her heart, Jayne Hughes fell for the bad boy. And Conrad Hughes, casino magnate, did just that with his absences and lies. Now she's ready to move on, but her husband has other plans.... Conrad's undercover work for Interpol destroyed his marriage. When Jayne comes to Monte Carlo seeking a divorce, he launches an all-out assault. Seducing his wife back into his bed is child's play; earning her trust is another matter. Yet Conrad knows the odds favor the house. And he has no intentions of losing.

Somnus' Love (Roman God Romance #2)

Lailani is a human who longs for the love she cannot have. Somnus, the God of Dreams, will never give his heart to another woman again after the death of his first love. Can their hearts be mended? Or will it be too late to heal the wounds that have scarred them both?

Set This House On Fire

The day after Peter Leverett met his old friend Mason Flagg in Italy, Mason was found dead. The hours leading up to his death were a nightmare for Peter - both in their violence and in their maddening unreality.The blaze of events which followed was, Peter soon realised, ignited by a conflict between two men: Mason Flagg himself and Cass Kinsolving, a tortured, self-destructive painter, a natural enemy and prey to the monstrous evil of Mason Flagg. Three events - murder, rape and suicide - explode in the is relentless and passionate novel, almost overwhelming in its conception of the varieties of good and evil.

Clean Eating Miracle - 52 Chef Habits: The Quick Reference Guide: A Healthier, Happier You in Just 5 Minutes a Day!

The easiest way to change your life and your health is with a process. The Miracle of Clean Eating will transform your life in just 5 minutes a day! The Quick reference Guide is the short cut to make clean eating habits stick.

The Guardians (Series Book 2)

The Guardians - Book 2 continues the story about the human race fighting to survive another extinction event caused by an alien race known as the Tyrax. They first tried to wipe the human race off the face of the planet by using a nanobiotechnology weapon to terraform Earth for their own unique DNA makeup. Earth survived with the help of a friendly alien race from Latar who sent a Guardian to watch over Earth five hundred years ago. His name is Omon and he helps prepare the human race for the eventual invasion of the Tyrax and teaches humans how to fight back. In Book 2 the Tyrax have returned to finish the job with a large warship fleet and a new weapon they call the Destroyer. It is a large asteroid that will do more damage to the biosphere than the meteorite that wiped out the dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago. To prevent this new extinction event, Omon returns with more Guardianships to defend Earth from the Tyrax attack. Brandon Cole, Mike Wolinsky, Lizzy Rollins, Paul Ballard, Manco Cusi, Amaru Tupac and all the other human recruits from centuries past join forces with the new 28th Space Strike Force to battle the Tyrax warships in the Asteroid Belt. The space battle is devastating to both sides and thousands of lives are lost in Earth's desperate struggle for survival. The defenders do all they can to try and stop the asteroid from destroying Earth. Saving the human race, Earth and the solar system from Tyrax colonization is just the first step in the war with the Tyrax. Out of necessity, humans must become the new Guardians of the galaxy if they wish to overcome and defeat this cruel and merciless race of alien beings.

New Believer's Bible-NLT

The New Believer's Bibleis uniquely designed to help the new Christian read, study, and understand the Bible. It includes features that help Christians develop and deepen their faith, while providing a foundation for their new life in Christ. Features and benefits: Clear and accurate New Living Translation How You Can Know God How to Study the Bible Four Devotional Reading Tracks Memory Verses One Year New Testament Reading Plan 52 Great Bible Stories Prophecies about Jesus Overview of the Bible Glossary of Christian Terms Charts and Indexes Versefinders Book intros Topical index

Unleashed (Mistress & Master of Restraint, #2)

Katya Waters has finally made peace with her past, but the present and future are becoming a never-ending nightmare. At the end of Restraint, Katya fled back to her hometown, seeking solace from Ezra's constant micromanaging while hiding from her true feelings over what had happened to her at the hands of the men she had grown to trust. Before Katya can come to terms with the catastrophic events she had endured in Dominion, she is whisked away from the comfort of her safe haven. Never getting a moment to reflect before being thrust back to Dominion, Katya's defenses are down. Ezra's controlling and manipulative ways know no bounds when it comes to Katya and their daughter. Vulnerable and susceptible to his influence, Ezra forces Katya and Ava into The Edge Building's fortress of a gilded cage, where Katya fears she will never get out. Hanging onto her sense of self and moral code is difficult for Katya, as Ezra influences every aspect of her life, leaving her feeling powerless and lost as she falls deeper under his spell. Unsure where she fits into the lives of the men who impact her so deeply, Katya seeks direction from an unlikely source to regain her power. Katya's intuition screams that she is in danger, which is why she allows Ezra to keep her caged safely within the world of his creation. ...And then the threatening notes are delivered- written with the words only the monster ever whispered. Genre: BDSM | Dark | Erotica | Romantic Suspense | LGBT | Menage | Taboo | Series | Length: 200,000 word + Epic Length novel.

The Mermaid's Child

Growing up motherless in an isolated community, Malin Reed has always been made to feel different from everybody else. The fact that, according to Malin's father, the absent mother was actually a mermaid only makes matters worse. When Malin's father dies, leaving behind nothing but his stories, Malin's choice at last becomes clear: stay, and never feel at home, or leave and go in search of mermaids and the fantastical inheritance that, up to now, has always seemed completely out of reach. Apprenticed to a series of strange and wonderful characters, Malin embarks on a picaresque journey that crosses oceans and continents - from the high seas to desert plains, from a time of slavery to life in a circus - until it finally leads to a discovery that is the very last thing Malin would ever have expected- Beautifully written and hauntingly strange, set in an unspecified historical past, The Mermaid's Child is a remarkable piece of storytelling, weaving together the fantastical and the inevitable through the power of the imagination.

Imogene's Antlers

Illus. in full color. Imogene awakens one morning to find she has grown antlers.

SQUEAKING OF ART, The Mice Go to the Museum

A primer in art appreciation for the very young, this boldly illustrated picture book about ten mice taking a tour of a museum is part child's eye view of a museum and part ode to the inspirational power of great masterpieces.

Savior (In My Blood #3)

Volume Three of the In My Blood Series. Warning: this book is meant for a mature audience over the age of 18. Aura cannot find out that I'm alive, if she does it won't bode well for her. She wouldn't be safe like she is now, her mother wouldn't be safe. Many people would be out to get her, not just our government but lots of horrendous people, clients, of her fathers. Previous clients. They would kill her without hesitation and I am the only living link to her, if she's with me, they get her. It's better for me to keep them off track, for the previous clients to follow me across the world and back, believing I know where she is in hiding. Although she isn't in hiding but in plain sight, just irrevocably changed. Changed because of my actions, Guillermo's actions, his selfish wants. She isn't the Aura that I kidnapped a year ago, the same innocent soul I met then. She's grown harsh to the world and with good reason. No matter how much I tried to keep her safe, to keep her naive and protect her, in the end I couldn't accomplish the impossible. I broke her down, tarnished her heart and ripped her soul apart. I'm undeserving to be forgiven, not by her, her mother of even God. When judgment day comes down upon me, it's something I would gladly repent for throughout eternity. Ultimately, that's exactly what I deserve.

A Prince of Norway

Christiania, Norway 1820 American-born Nicolas Hansen has been asked to candidate for his great-grandfather's throne. His new wife Sydney isn't about to let him go to Norway and face that possibility alone. The moment they arrive at Akershus Castle, the political intrigue and maneuvering begin. Can Sydney trust anyone? Will Nicolas resist the seduction of power? Or will he claim the throne for himself? Most importantly: will their young marriage survive the malicious mischief of the ambitious royal family?

The Darwin Elevator (Dire Earth Cycle, #1)

Jason M. Hough's pulse-pounding debut combines the drama, swagger, and vivid characters of Joss Whedon's Fireflywith the talent of sci-fi author John Scalzi. In the mid-23rd century, Darwin, Australia, stands as the last human city on Earth. The world has succumbed to an alien plague, with most of the population transformed into mindless, savage creatures. The planet's refugees flock to Darwin, where a space elevator--created by the architects of this apocalypse, the Builders--emits a plague-suppressing aura. Skyler Luiken has a rare immunity to the plague. Backed by an international crew of fellow "immunes," he leads missions into the dangerous wasteland beyond the aura's edge to find the resources Darwin needs to stave off collapse. But when the Elevator starts to malfunction, Skyler is tapped--along with the brilliant scientist, Dr. Tania Sharma--to solve the mystery of the failing alien technology and save the ragged remnants of humanity.

Using Your Brain: For a Change

NLP offers a conceptual understanding that is solidly based on information science and computer programming, yet rooted even more thoroughly in the observation of living human experience. Everything in NLP can be directly verified in your own experience, or by observing others. The new submobility patterns described and taught in this book are even faster and more powerful ways of creating personal change than the earlier NLP methods.

Dora's Lift-and-Look Book

Dora stars in this board book featuring over 30 flaps to lift! With sturdy pages and surprises under every flap, girls and boys ages 0 to 3 will love learning about colors, shapes, numbers, and more with Dora and her friends from the hit Nickelodeon TV series Dora the Explorer.

To Love and Obey (Boundaries #3)

This is book three in the Boundaries serial. First she submitted, then she learnt to trust, but can Rachel finally promise to obey? Despite her resolution never to love or trust anyone again, Rachel Porter has fallen for her sexy boss, Adam Stone -- big time. His powerful and strict dominance is bringing out every submissive instinct she has, at least in the bedroom. Her body aches to please him and begs for punishment, and he doesn't disappoint. But, Adam makes it clear that he expects more from Rachel than she's prepared to give. As the subject of a Total Power Exchange becomes more insistent, Rachel braces herself for a showdown with the man who has the power to reduce her to a pile of rubble in seconds. Should she stand her ground and fight against the TPE, or should she give up her freedom in order to keep him? It turns out though that not everything is quite as it seems and, as their relationship takes a new turn, she finds herself thinking more and more about the collar Adam wants to place around her neck. Maybe wearing his collar wouldn't be so bad after all. Would it? Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of this serial.

The Slender Man Initiative: Part 3

The following is a series of reports and documents that were leaked from a source inside Fort Hood, Texas. A new report will be published every few weeks. The reports detail the U.S. Government's involvement in the research and discovery of the mythical figure known as "The Slender Man" Due to some water damage, several documents could not be scanned. So I have done my best to transcribe each file to the best of my ability. Several former soldiers and law enforcement officers have also come forward to provide their versions of events.

Everything Else in the World: Poems

In his fourteenth collection of poems, Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Dunn reveals his concerns, ranging from meditations on salvation and time to the difficulties and pleasures of loving in this "already brutal century." In language that Gerald Stern has called "unbearably fearless and beautiful," Dunn continues to probe the elusive in the lives we live.

The Boy Who Drew Cats and Other Japanese Fairy Tales

A talking tea kettle, a monstrous goblin-spider that lives in a haunted temple, miniature soldiers that plague a lazy young bride, and other fanciful creatures abound in this captivating collection of eleven Japanese fairy tales. Youngsters are transported to an exotic, faraway world of samurai warriors, rice fields, humble cottages, and a magical spring in five tales excellently translated and adapted by noted writer and linguist Lafcadio Hearn: "The Fountain of Youth," "Chin-Chin Kobakama," "The Goblin-Spider," "The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumplings," and the title story. Six additional stories -- in versions by Grace James, Basil Hall Chamberlain, and other authorities on Japanese folklore -- include "The Tea-Kettle," "The Wooden Bowl," "My Lord Bag-o'-Rice," "The Hare of Inaba," "The Silly Jelly-Fish," and "The Matsuyama Mirror."

Creating a Life with God: The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices

More than a how-to book, Creating a Life with God offers an opportunity to learn and adopt different types of prayer practices. Some of the prayer practices include creativity, journaling, the general practice of solitude and silence, and the Jesus prayer. The first chapter focuses on the Desert Mothers and Fathers to describe the general practices of solitude and silence. The second chapter describes the practice of Lectio Divina (or praying the scripture). The next five chapters describe prayer practices that focus on the use of the mind to come to know God. Chapters 8 and 9 move beyond the mind to use our bodies in prayer. The last three chapters move readers beyond themselves to show their prayerful interaction with the world. Along with these prayer practices are historical figures. Some of these are Julian of Norwich, The Pilgrim (who described the Jesus Prayer), and Ignatius of Loyola. Wolpert offers an appendix with step-by-step instructions for individuals and small groups to practice each from of prayer.

The Power of Simplicity: A Management Guide to Cutting Through the Nonsense & Doing Things Right

In sports, when things go wrong, the best coaches say. "go back to the basics". Renowned marketing expert Jack Trout has a similar message for managers who are struggling to keep up with today's everchanging business climate: "Keep it Simple". Trout advocates the importance of paying attention to the basics and simplifying the processes in order to stay focused on the core business issues at hand. Through case studies and interviews with successful executives, he shows managers how to cut through the jargon, articulate their vision, and regain control of the vital elements of their business in order to make it thrive.

Racing for the Sun

""I'll do anything."" Staff Sergeant Jasper "Ace" Atchison takes one look at Private Sonny Daye and knows that every word on paper about him is pure, unadulterated bullshit. But Sonny is desperate, and although Ace isn't going to take him up on his offer of "anything," that doesn't mean he isn't tempted. Instead, Ace takes Sonny under his wing, protecting him when they're in the service and making plans with him when they get out. Together, they're going to own a garage and build race cars and make their fortune hurtling faster than light across the desert. Together, they're going to rewrite the past, make Sonny Daye a whole and happy person, and put the ghosts in Ace's heart to rest. But not even Sonny can build a car fast enough to escape the ghosts of the past. When Sonny's ghosts drive them down and run their plans off the road, Ace finds out exactly what he's made of. Maybe Sonny was the one to promise Ace anything, but there is nothing under the sun Ace won't do to keep Sonny safe from harm.

Wrapped Up In Crosswords (Crossword Mysteries, #9)

Holiday jitters abound this season when crossword editor Belle Graham and her P.I. partner Rosco Polycrates must catch a criminal to restore peace on earth.

Another Lousy Day in Paradise

Acclaimed outdoor writer John Gierach invites fly fishermen, nature lovers, and everyone who enjoys great writing to partake in this collection of wonderfully witty, perceptive observations on fishing and life. Serialized in American Way, Colorado Outdoors, and the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. Line drawings.

Heartsong (Fae, #2)

Trystan Raines loves cock. That's a bonus in his line of work--he's a prostitute, and damned good at his job. But pickings have been slim lately, and he's homeless and flat broke. So when a stranger offers him a million dollars to play escort for a month, he jumps without looking--right into a world most humans don't know exists. The world of the Fae. And his new master-for-a-month is their gorgeous prince, Braelan, who wants to "experience" New York with a human. Uriskel also serves Braelan, as a bodyguard, but his term is a lot longer than Trytan's: life, without possibility of parole. He's also Braelan's half-brother--but he can't let the prince know that, or the King will have him killed. Uriskel is less than pleased when Braelan introduces his new human toy, and informs him that he's to play bodyguard to the prince in the human realm. Trystan thinks Uri's an asshole. Uri thinks Trystan's a fool. But when the prince forces them to perform sexual favors with each other for his amusement, they discover mutual lust that deepens to love. Unfortunately, there's no way the prince will let them be together--unless it's over Uri's dead body.

Vacation: Amsterdam

After kicking her cheating scumbag of a husband to the curb, Margot is in total crisis mode. She desperately needs to get out of town to recalibrate her life, and Amsterdam is just the spot with the lure of historical surroundings and beautiful people. Several stressful hours later, Margot lands in Amsterdam, ready to take in the sights and feel something other than rage and sadness. But the anger follows her everywhere she goes, refusing to let up even for a moment. It's going to take something BIG to snap her out of it. After narrowly avoiding serious injury during an attempted mugging, she meets Bastiaan. With those gorgeous eyes, disarming wit and a body to die for, this guy might just be the person to break Margot out of her funk. But dashing looks aren't everything, and Bastiaan has some well kept secrets that will challenge her feelings for him. And then there's wonderful Miles, the free spirited world traveler with a penchant for sleeping in hostels and bumming around wherever the winds of fate take him. He couldn't be less like Bastiaan outside of his gorgeous physicality, a refreshing change from the secretive, wealthy man she met upon first arriving in Amsterdam. His talents in the bedroom are every bit the equal of his charming personality, too, which doesn't hurt. When one person leaves her life, another person slips right in and takes his place. But what's a girl to do when she loves two men equally? Can the three of them make this thing work?

Sweet Blood of Mine (Overworld Chronicles, #1)

When Justin Slade discovers he has demonic abilities, life gets a lot more interesting. But as he learns the ropes of his new supernatural life, he soon realizes he's not alone. Vampires, felycans, sorcerers, Templars--they all exist, and what he doesn't know can most certainly kill him in more gruesome ways than he can count.

Redeeming Halloween: Celebrating Without Selling Out

Christians face a dilemma every year on October 31: "What should and shouldn't we do--and let our kids do--in observance of Halloween?" "Redeeming Halloween" answers all the questions Christians have about the origins and meaning of the holiday, and it provides fun, guilt-free ideas that will help you enjoy it. From costumes and decorating hints to original party suggestions, the authors offer a godly approach that will help Christian parents balance love with conviction and create treasured memories for their children.

A Girl's Guide to Moving on

In this powerful and uplifting novel from #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Debbie Macomber, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined. When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is indelibly shattered. While juggling her young son, a new job, and volunteer work, Nichole meets Rocco, who is the opposite of Jake in nearly every way. Though blunt-spoken and rough around the edges, Rocco proves to be a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back including their son Owen s happiness. Somehow, Nichole must find the courage to defy her fears and follow her heart, with far-reaching consequences for them all. Leanne has quietly ignored her husband s cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole s all-too-familiar crisis. While volunteering as a teacher of English as a second language, Leanne meets Nikolai, a charming, talented baker from Ukraine. Resolved to avoid the heartache and complications of romantic entanglements, Leanne nonetheless finds it difficult to resist Nikolai s effusive overtures until an unexpected tragedy tests the very fabric of her commitments. An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, "A Girl s Guide to Moving On" affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness. "From the Hardcover edition.""

The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science

A riveting history of the men and women whose discoveries and inventions at the end of the eighteenth century gave birth to the Romantic Age of Science. Brilliantly conceived as a relay of scientific stories, The Age of Wonderexplores the earliest ideas and explorers of "dynamic science": an infinite, mysterious Nature waiting to be discovered. Three lives dominate the book: William Herschel and his sister Caroline, whose dedication to the study of the stars forever changed the public conception of the solar system, the Milky Way, and the meaning of the universe itself. And Humphry Davy, who, with only a grammar school education, stunned the scientific community with his near-suicidal gas experiments, which led to the invention of the miners' lamp and established British chemistry as the leading professional science in Europe. Richard Holmes's extraordinary evocation of this age of wonder shows how great ideas and experiments--both successes and failures--were born of singular (and often lonely) dedication, and how science began to be viewed as one with the imagination. It is breathtaking in its originality, its storytelling energy, and its intellectual significance.