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The honored dead: a novel of Lt. Cmdr. Peter Wake, U.S.N. in French Indochina, 1883 (Honor Series #7)
Par Robert N. Macomber. 2009
French Indochina, 1883. Lieutenant Commander Peter Wake from the Office of Naval Intelligence sails down the Mekong River to relay…
a message from President Chester Arthur to Cambodia's king. Wake encounters pirates, opium warlords, and international intrigue. Sequel to A Different Kind of Honor (DB 75151). 2009
Is this thing on?: a computer handbook for late bloomers, technophobes, and the kicking & screaming
Par Abby Stokes, Abigail Stokes. 2011
Computer instructor presents concepts and techniques for computer novices. Covers subjects such as purchasing a computer, establishing Internet access, and…
working with iPads and mobile devices. Also offers tips on online banking, shopping, and using social media. 2011
The lady in gold: the extraordinary tale of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer
Par Anne-Marie O'Connor, Anne Marie O'Connor. 2012
Account of the creation of the Austrian artist's famous 1907 painting, its seizure by the Nazis, and the legal battle…
to return that work and others to Bloch-Bauer's heirs. Details Viennese culture before and during World War II and the lives of Klimt and his high-society model. Some violence. 2012
SecondWorld
Par Jeremy Robinson. 2012
"Another crisply plotted tale from the fertile imagination of Jeremy Robinson. This one has it all, frozen Nazis, UFO crashes,…
Antarctica, and some really cool science. Plan to hunker down for all-nighter with this one. I did." -Steve Berry,New York Times bestselling author ofThe Jefferson Key"Robinson blends myth, science and terminal velocity action like no one else." -Scott Sigler,New York Times bestselling author ofNocturnalThe high adventure of James Rollins meets the gripping suspense of Matthew Reilly in Jeremy Robinson's explosive new thriller,SecondWorld.Lincoln Miller, an ex-Navy SEAL turned NCIS Special Agent is sent to Aquarius, the world's only sub-oceanic research facility located off the Florida Keys, to investigate reports of ocean dumping. A week into his stay, strange red flakes descend from the surface. Scores of fish are dead and dying, poisoned by the debris that turns to powder in Miller's fingers and tastes like blood.Miller heads for the surface, ready to fight whoever is polluting on his watch. But he finds nothing. No ships. No polluters.No oxygen.Instead, he finds a cloudless sky full of red particles dropping like snow and coating the ocean with a thick film that stretches to the horizon. When a dead blue whale collides with Aquarius, Miller begins a harrowing race to escape the affected area. Cut off from the rest of the world and surrounded by death, Miller makes his way to Miami where he discovers just one survivor, and the awful truth: the strange phenomenon that robbed the air of its life giving oxygen was an attack by an enemyreborn from the ashes of World War II. And they're just getting started. Miami, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo have all been destroyed. Millions are dead.And if Miller can't track down and stop those responsible in seven days, the rest of the world is next.MORE PRAISE FOR ROBINSON:"Rocket-boosted action, brilliant speculation, and the recreation of a horror out of the mythologic past, all seamlessly blend into a rollercoaster ride of suspense and adventure." -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of THE DEVIL COLONY and ALTAR OF EDEN"With THRESHOLD Jeremy Robinson goes pedal to the metal into very dark territory. Fast-paced, action-packed and wonderfully creepy! Highly recommended!" --Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of ROT & RUIN and PATIENT ZERO"Jeremy Robinson is the next James Rollins" -- Chris Kuzneski, NY Times bestselling author of THE SECRET CROWN"If you like thrillers original, unpredictable and chock-full of action, you are going to love Jeremy Robinson..."-- Stephen Coonts, NY Times bestselling author of DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLD"How do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson." -- Scott Sigler, NY Times Bestselling author of ANCESTOR and CONTAGIOUS"There's nothing timid about Robinson as he drops his readers off the cliff without a parachute and somehow manages to catch us an inch or two from doom." -- Jeff Long, New York Times bestselling author of THE DESCENT"Jeremy Robinson's THRESHOLD is one hell of a thriller, wildly imaginative and diabolical, which combines ancient legends and modern science into a non-stop action ride that will keep you turning the pages until the wee hours. Relentlessly gripping from start to finish, don't turn your back on this book!" -- Douglas Preston, NY Times bestselling author of IMPACT and BLASPHEMY
Wool omnibus (Silo Wool Ser. #Bks. 1-5)
Par Hugh Howey. 2012
In the future, Earth has become toxic and survivors live in underground silos. To go outside is a death sentence--but…
then one person walks away. Originally published as five short e-books. Strong language, descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2012
The kingmaker's daughter: the Cousins' War (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels Ser.)
Par Philippa Gregory. 2012
Anne, a kingmaker's daughter, becomes a pawn of her father's political machinations. But Anne gains real power when she weds…
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and makes an enemy of Elizabeth Woodville, daughter of Jacquetta from The Lady of the Rivers (DB 74523). Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 2012
Wildwood: the Wildwood chronicles (Wildwood Chronicles #1)
Par Carson Ellis, Colin Meloy. 2011
When her baby brother Mac is kidnapped by crows, seventh-grader Prue McKeel sets out to reclaim him. She ventures into…
the forbidden Impassable Wilderness--a dangerous and magical forest at the edge of Portland, Oregon--and soon finds herself involved in a war among the various inhabitants. For grades 4-7. 2011Renowned for its superb photo-features, and its ability to secure exclusive access to the social elite, HELLO! has been capturing…
key moments in celebrities lives ever since it was launched more than 20 years. Each issue is rich mix of articles and interviews from around the world balanced by a series of regular practical features designed to appeal to every type of reader.A weekly magazine specializing in celebrity news; best known for its coverage of celebrity nuptials, packed with the biggest stories,…
the best photographs, exclusives and the hottest stars from the world of showbiz and entertainment; brings you the truth and the inside scoop about celebrities. Whether it’s movies, music, TV, celebrity weddings, babies, fashion, break-ups or make-ups.A weekly magazine offering a signature mix of reporting and commentary on politics, international affairs, popular culture and the arts,…
science and technology, and business, along with fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons.TIME publishes 52 issues per year, including 14 double issues. TIME magazine's signature voice and trusted content make it one…
of the most recognized news brands in the world. Offering incisive reporting, lively writing and world-renowned photography, TIME has been credited with bringing journalism at its best into the fabric of American life. Every issue delivers a deeper understanding of the world we live in.Keeps the closest watch on the ever changing and ever exciting entertainment industry. Takes you backstage at awards shows and…
sneaks you into celebrity parties. Peers into the minds (and dressing rooms) of the biggest stars, and escorts you around the world to see exactly where and with whom the hottest names in entertainment have been hanging out.
Simply irresistible
Par Rachel Gibson. 1998
Georgeanne Howard leaves Chinooks hockey team owner Virgil Duffy at the altar, then discovers she is pregnant after a one-night…
stand with John Kowalsky, Virgil's star player. But Georgeanne doesn't run into John again for eight years. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998
Jacob's folly: A Novel
Par Rebecca Miller. 2013
Jacob, an eighteenth-century Parisian Jew, is reincarnated into the body of a fly in twenty-first century Long Island, New York.…
He decides he is the guardian angel of Leslie, a volunteer fireman, and Masha, an aspiring actress from an Orthodox Jewish family. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2013
How to get filthy rich in rising Asia: A Novel
Par Mohsin Hamid. 2013
A boy born into poverty in an Asian country moves to the city, obtains an education, follows all the right…
advice, and achieves great wealth. Along the way he remains infatuated with another self-made success. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2013