Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. "Teens who like their science fiction served with a large dose of suspense and horror, and a bit of a love story tossed in, will eagerly devour this title." - VOYA A must-have sci-fi read that teens won’t be able to put down." - School Library Journal "In this intense sci-fi thriller, Alameda poses the question: Is the human species worthy of being saved? Two teen protagonists provide the first-person play-by-play in alternating chapters. and the whole human race.įind out if they succeed in Pitch Dark, a captivating young adult thriller from the author of Shutter. When Tuck's and Laura’s worlds collide-literally-the two teens must outwit their enemies, evade brutal monsters that kill with sound, and work together to save the John Muir. Once her family locates the John Muir and its precious cargo, they are certain human civilization is saved. Laura Cruz is a shipraider searching the galaxy for the history that was scattered to the stars. Their ship harbors a chunk of Earth, which unbeknownst to them, is the last hope for the failing human race. Lost to time, Tuck Morgan and his crew have slept in stasis aboard the USS John Muir for centuries. From Courtney Alameda, t his thrilling, YA sci-fi horror and space adventure will be sure to stay with readers long after the last pages.
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Irene is as mean as she is beautiful, so Scottie makes a point to keep her distance. High school nemeses fall in love in Kelly Quindlen's She Drives Me Crazy, a queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston.Īfter an embarrassing loss to her ex-girlfriend in their first basketball game of the season, seventeen-year-old Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, Irene Abraham, head cheerleader for the Fighting Reindeer. “A little sweet, a little sharp.” - Booklist, starred review But malevolent forces are working against them above ground as well, and as cruel as the King Under Stone has seemed, his wrath is mere irritation compared to the evil that awaits Galen and Rose in the brighter world above.Ĭaptivating from start to finish, Jessica Day George's take on the Grimms' tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses demonstrates yet again her mastery at spinning something entirely fresh out of a story you thought you knew. All they need is one invisibility cloak, a black wool chain knit with enchanted silver needles, and that most critical ingredient of all?true love?to conquer their foes in the dark halls below. Together Galen and Rose will search for a way to break the curse that forces the princesses to dance at the midnight balls. Galen is a young soldier returning from war Rose is one of twelve princesses condemned to dance each night for the King Under Stone. Princess of the Midnight Ball: Twelve Dancing Princess, Book 1 Audible Audiobook Unabridged Jessica Day George (Author), & 2 more 451 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 5.54 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. Log in Create account × SummaryĪ tale of twelve princesses doomed to dance until dawn… and final book in New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day Georges e. In order to save audiobooks to your Wish List you must be signed in to your account. Book 1 in the series is Princess of Glass. Wade’s life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest-a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize.Īnd an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who’ll kill millions to get what he wants. Hidden within Halliday’s vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous-and addictive-than even Wade dreamed possible. ARE YOU READY?ĭays after winning OASIS founder James Halliday’s contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. A great mix of exciting fantasy and threatening fact.”- The Wall Street JournalĪN UNEXPECTED QUEST. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST The thrilling sequel to the beloved worldwide bestseller Ready Player One, the near-future adventure that inspired the blockbuster Steven Spielberg film. And a small house will seem like the most important piece of territory in the world. In this page turning, breathtaking novel, the characters will walk off the page and into your life. Tense with suspense from the first line, this is one of the great American realist novels. The Oprah Book Club selection for November 2000. Throughout his and the nation’s unforgettable ‘summer of love,’ Leo is learning the language of the blues, which seem to speak to the mourning he feels for his dead mother, his occasionally distant father, and the youth which is fast giving way to manhood. Chick’s passionate views challenge Leo’s perspective on the escalating Vietnam conflict and on just where he stands in relation to the new people in his life. Soon Leo finds himself in the midst of a consuming love affair and an intense testing of his political values. He’s in love with the beautiful Allie Donovan who introduces him to her father, Chick a construction foreman and avowed Communist. In the summer of 1967, Leo Suther has one more year of high school to finish and a lot more to learn. In this earlier novel he captures a roiling time in American history and the coming of age of a boy who must decide between desire, ambition, and duty. With House of Sand and Fog, his National Book Award nominated novel, Andre Dubus III demonstrated his mastery of the complexities of character and desire. 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He was a member of the Los Angeles-based instrumental group The Section, who served as the de facto house band of Asylum Records and were one of the progenitors of the soft rock sound prevalent on top-40 radio in the 1970s and 1980s. Leland Sklar is an American bassist and session musician. ( November 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please improve this article by removing excessive or inappropriate external links, and converting useful links where appropriate into footnote references. This article's use of external links may not follow Wikipedia's policies or guidelines. In all seriousness, Paul had a very noble reason for choosing to write about sex so prolifically and profoundly: he wanted to help those who have anxiety regarding sex. Money! Paul is a self-professed cash hound. And for the rest on the ever-changing forms and revisions, the book has undergone, tune into the episode. He eventually self-published the book and the rest is history. Paul goes on to speak about the many iterations of the book–he even had to cut almost half of his draft to appease editors. Even a North Carolinian editor of a publishing house wagged his finger, saying that the subject matter would never fly but ironically, years later, his book is being used as a central resource for sexual education for three college courses in North Carolina. After Paul had taken nine years to finish the first draft of what would become The Guide To Getting It On, he wasn’t met with much success as he tried to get his work into circulation. If there was ever an excuse to self-publish a book, The Guide is a great example of how successful one can be using the practice. The Guide to Getting It On : A Self-Published Phenomenon And Seth, sworn brother of the Dark King and heir to the High Queen, is about to make a mistake that could cost his life. The Dark Court is thrown into chaos when they are rocked by tragedy. Her court is still powerful, but she must remain focused on keeping them that way and not get distracted by Keenan when he shows up at her door again. Donia longs for fiery passion even as she coolly readies the Winter Court for battle. She knows she must be a powerful queen to hold her court together, while Bananach becomes more and more dangerous, and she is losing faeries to her. Aislinn tends the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. It is a desperate bargain he makes to strengthen his court against the coming war. Violence seemed more inevitable by the day and the Summer Court was not yet strong enough to face conflict, so Keenan made a dangerous deal with the water fey. The Summer King is missing the Dark Court is bleeding and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey.Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan left Huntsdale to wander aimlessly but after centuries of leading his court it was not long before the reality of being Summer King became too pressing. The fifth and final breathtaking instalment in the darkly seductive and best-selling WICKED LOVELY series, about the collision of mortal and faery worlds… Remember that if you’re buying books as a gift, we also offer a wide-range of book prints, gifts and greetings cards for readers of all ages! Check out our print studio and gift-shop today. New Moon has a slightly longer timeline because of the few months when Edward leaves Bella behind after breaking up with her. If you’re buying your books as a gift, we can gift-wrap them in a lovely bundle and send them wherever in the world you wish! 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But it goes beyond that by advocating frequent prolonged fasts as a potential cure for diabetes. This book builds on the success of very low-carb eating as a therapeutic approach to type 2 diabetes. When I mention diabetes or diabetic hereafter, it’s always type 2 diabetes, not type 1. I waffled between a four or five-star review, but settled on four-star because 1) I haven’t read all of the pertinent scientific literature, and 2) I’m not sure how feasible the Fung protocol is for the average type 2 diabetic (or PWD if you prefer). I recently read his latest book, The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally, published this year. Dr Jason Fung is best known for his advocacy of fasting and low-carb eating. |