Lady in Black (Drekinn Book 6)

      Jana Leigh
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Warning: For Mature Adult Audiences. Contains language and actions some may deem offensive. Sexually explicit content. Ménage – MFM. In book six of Drekinn: The Lady in Black has appeared, disappeared, and made their lives a living hell for months. The Drekinn Pack has just about had enough of her crap, especially Calli. So when the two go head to head in an epic battle, the situation...

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    The Star Hyacinths

      James H. Schmitz
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Schmitz wrote mostly short stories, which sold chiefly to Galaxy Science Fiction and Astounding Science-Fiction, which later became Analog Science Fiction and Fact. Gale Biography in Context called him "a craftsmanlike writer who was a steady contributor to science fiction magazines for over 20 years."

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    Way of a Rebel

      Walter M. Miller
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Way of a Rebel is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Walter M. Miller is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Walter M. Miller then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

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    The Odyssey of Sam Meecham

      Charles E. Fritch
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The Odyssey of Sam Meecham is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Charles E. Fritch is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Charles E. Fritch then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

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    A Gallant Grenadier: A Tale of the Crimean War

      F. S. Brereton
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A Gallant Grenadier - A Tale of the Crimean War is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of F. S. (Frederick Sadleir) Brereton then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

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    The History of Pendennis

      William Makepeace Thackeray
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Arthur Pendennis ("Pen" to his friends) is the only child of a prosperous physician and former apothecary now deceased. He and his foster sister Laura are raised in the village of Fairoaks by his indulgent mother, Mrs. Pendennis. The family has risen to gentility in the past generation or two but is not wealthy. At age 18, Pen falls in love with an actress, Emily Fotheringay, who is about ten years his senior. Emily's father, Captain Costigan, believes Pen is rich and wants Pen to marry his daughter, but Pen's mother is horrified. She summons Major Pendennis from London, and the Major derails the marriage simply by telling Costigan his nephew is not rich. Emily jilts Pen.

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    Oak Openings

      James Fenimore Cooper
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It ought to be matter of surprise how men live in the midst of marvels, without taking heed of their existence. The slightest derangement of their accustomed walks in political or social life shall excite all their wonder, and furnish themes for their discussions, for months; while the prodigies that come from above are presented daily to their eyes, and are received without surprise, as things of course. In a certain sense, this may be well enough, inasmuch as all which comes directly from the hands of the Creator may be said so far to exceed the power of human comprehension, as to be beyond comment; but the truth would show us that the cause of this neglect is rather a propensity to dwell on such interests as those over which we have a fancied control, than on those which confessedly transcend our understanding. Thus is it ever with men. The wonders of creation meet them at every turn, without awakening reflection, while their minds labor on subjects that are not only ephemeral and illusory, but which never attain an elevation higher than that the most sordid interests can bestow.

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    Pieces of Me

      Ian Williams
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Author proceeds from this book will go to 2 charities. Msizi Africa and Come Ride with me.Detective Inspector Ian Carragher leads a simple life. He loves unhealthy food, drinking, football and his wife. However he can barely look after himself, so when a series of gruesome murders occurs across London he has to find the culprit. However he finds out more about himself.All proceeds I receive from this book will go to 2 charities. 'Msizi Africa' and 'Come Ride With Me.' The links to those charities are included in the book. Detective Inspector Ian Carragher is a man of simple needs. He loves unhealthy food, drinking, football and his wife. However he struggles to show the last one, whilst over-doing all of the others.At work he tries to act professionally but his childish jokes and sometimes unprofessional manner does not adhere him to the higher echelons of the police force. When there is a series of murders in London which seemingly spread across the country its his chance to show his bosses what he is capable of. However along the way he also finds out whats really important in his life which beats any kudos he gleans from the Chief Inspector.

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    Upon A Midnight Clear

      Kalifer Deil
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On Christmas Eve, somewhere out in the Asteroid Belt, a lonely prospector happens across something he never expected to find.When an autopsy finds traces of the banned insecticide Chlordane in the anointing oil on the corpse of a local big-wig, Pittsburgh police bring Lupa Schwartz, an outspoken non-believer, into an investigation focused on a well-liked local clergyman. Worried that the police are planning to use him as a political fall-guy, Schwartz coerces Cattleya Hoskin, a magazine reporter with a connection to his family’s past, to chronicle his process and squelch any misgiving that his world-view influenced the outcome. Suspicion in the case is focused on Fr. Coneely, an outspoken euthanasia advocate who had earlier made the mistake of telling the family of the now-dead man that, hypothetically, he could safely apply poison-laden oil to their suffering father during last rites, and nobody need be the wiser. Was Mr. Hanson the willing victim of a mercy killing, or was a lapsing insurance policy the real motive for one of Hanson’s five children to taint the oil?All of the elements which are to become the unique hallmarks of the Lupa Schwartz series are birthed in this story: Schwartz’s compulsion to flatten the tires of parking rule scofflaws, Cattleya’s frustration with Schwartz’s refusal to carry a credit card or cell phone, their unspoken agreement to never discuss their shared history, and Schwartz’s fondness for comedy movies. We also meet the supporting cast who populate each of the stories: Mia, the feisty mechanic who lives in Schwartz’s large Victorian during the week to work on his car collection, but who visits her grandmother on weekends; Beverly, the cook and housekeeper who may or may not be in love with Schwartz; and Trevor Johns, the Pittsburgh police homicide detective by day, and Jazz/Blues clarinet player by night. We also meet most of the circulating cast of bit-players who appear in stories as needed: Jana, Cat’s friend at Gamut Magazine HQ; the Five Seekers, members of a discussion group Schwartz belongs to; and Victor Jenkins, a newspaper reporter.

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    Soap Opera Uncensored: Issue 26

      Nelson Branco
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Weekly summary of soap opera's hottest news, stories, humour, gossip, blind items, fearless predictions, top stars/stories/couples/characters to watch, snark galore, review and analysis.INSIDE — Exclusive Interview: Jack Wagner On Being “Hurt” After B&B Fired Him, Being Booted Off Dancing With The Stars, His Long-Lost Daughter, Being in A.A., And His GH Prospects! Plus: Katherine Kelly Lang on Wagner, “Bricky” and B&B’s Latest Italian Sojourn! Eric Braeden Part Two: Soap Cancelations, The Economic Malfunction, Pay Disputes, Y&R! James Franco back on GH? DAYS Recasting Another Role; Is Eric Brady Finally Back? Whoohoo: GH “Renewed!” New Kristina Cast on GH! Best Casting Ever: Crystal Chappell Joins B&B As A Lesbian! Plus: Creator of THE TEAM Responds To Rumoured Anti-Gay Agenda! DAYS “Shocker:” EJ Is Not Stefano’s Son! The Latest On The B&B Anniversary Book! HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS: Another Ex-Soaper Joins Cast! Soap Star Dies! Every Week: Fearless Predictions! Plus: Last Week's Reviews, Unbelievable Blind Items, and Next Week's Cheat Sheet!

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    Going Underground

      Chris Ward
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Rob knows the trains still run. He can hear them ...Going Underground is a 3000 word short story that formed the basis for the world used in Chris Ward's acclaimed Tube Riders trilogy. The Tube Riders part 1 is available now. Part 2, The Tube RIders: Exile, will be published in summer 2013.In a near future dystopian Britain a drifter called Rob is chasing a dream - that the London Underground trains still run.This 3000 word short story comes with the first chapter of the novel, The Tube Riders, which was set in a world based on this story, as a free sample.Chris Ward is the author of dystopian science fiction trilogy The Tube Riders, as well as the supernatural thriller The Man Who Built the World. A native of Cornwall, England, he now lives in the Japanese Alps with his wife and cat.

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    The Tent

      Michael C. Boxall
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A young photographer gets a glimpse of an unfamiliar world.1900 wordsThe Incident at Kruger 60A miner on a journey to search for Ununpentium, also known as UUP takes on a young girl in space as a partner, and they discover something neither of them believe. It could be alien life, and looks that way. Or is it?Alex and Laura have to find the answer before a incident occurs in the history of space that could have severe consequences for mankind itself. Along the way they meet the worst kind of people, and some of the best as well. But the question is who can you really trust when everyone is trying to advance their own interests.Follow Alex and Laura from Kruger 60 to Kroatzys' Station, Tau Ceti, Morda Prima, and finally to Trajians 7 while they try to find out what is really going on in space...

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