![]() She rides her black BMW motorcycle at speeds of no less than 100 mph. Blond, mysterious, seductive, she's got an outer shell that's as tough as it is beautiful. Jezzie Flanagan is the first woman ever to hold the highly sensitive job as supervisor of the Secret Service in Washington. They are his own special vulnerabilities. He's a tough guy from a tough part of town who wears Harris Tweed jackets and likes to relax by banging out Gershwin tunes on his baby grand piano. Cross works and lives in the ghettos of D.C. Hundreds of times before.Īlex Cross is a homicide detective with a Ph.D. But Gary Soneji is not surprised at his skill. He kidnaps Maggie Rose, the golden-haired daughter of a famous movie actress, and her best friend, Shrimpie Goldberg, the son of the secretary of the treasury, right out from under the noses of their two Secret Service agents. Growing up, he always knew he was smarter than the rest of them - he knew that the Great Ones always fooled everybody. He's so popular that the kids all call him "Mr Chips." And he's very, very smart. Gary Soneji is a mild-mannered mathematics teacher at a Washington, D.C., private school for the children of the political and social elite. ![]() ALONG CAME A SPIDER by James Patterson - SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOK See all titles by James Patterson. ![]()
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![]() Millar's most recent projects explore similar themes of the world of comics somehow invading us and how the main characters react to it, in wide-eyed whimsy and amazement (Marvel 1985) or embracing it as a self-destructive call to arms (Kick-Ass). It's no surprise the idea for Wanted came early in his childhood, after being told by an older sibling that all the heroes were real, but had died long ago. Stories like this are where Mark Millar truly shines. It's violent, funny as hell, and one of the best, most successful creator-owned comic book series of the 2000s. Before or after you check out the film, you owe it yourself to read it in all its graphic novel glory. From the first page to the last, Wanted is a big "Screw You" to your life, your job, your belongings, your relationships, and you. ![]() ![]() ![]() You can also join /groups/CandacesKinksters to get sneak peeks into what she's writing now, images that inspire her, and the occasional juicy blurb. You can visit Candace on the web at and feel free to friend her on Facebook at /candacesblevins and Goodreads at /CandaceBlevins. Each book in the Safeword series highlights a couple with a different take on the lifestyle. Relationships can be difficult enough without throwing power exchange into the mix, and her books show characters who care enough about each other to fight to make the relationship work. There are no wilting flowers waiting for someone to rescue them. Her romances give us strong women and stronger men. Her Safeword Series gives us characters who happen to have some extreme kinks. Candace Blevins has published more than 45 books, including the Only Human series, the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club, and A Dark (ish) Faerie Tale. Her urban fantasy series, Only Human, gives us a world where weredragons, werewolves, werelions, three different species of vampires, as well as a variety of other mythological beings exist.Ĭandace's two paranormal romance series, The Chattanooga Supernaturals and The Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club, are both sister series to the Only Human series, and give some secondary characters their happily ever after. When not working or driving kids all over the place she can be found reading, writing, meditating, or swimming.Ĭandace writes Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Contemporary BDSM Romance, and a kick-ass Motorcycle Club series. Candace Blevins lives with her husband of 18 years and their two daughters. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of my favorite books on Central Asia. The Silent Steppe is the story of Mukhamet Shayakhmetov, born into a family of nomadic Kazakh herdsmen in 1922, the year of the consolidation of Soviet rule across his people’s vast steppe-land in central Asia. ![]() Sovietistan is an excellent introduction to understanding the political and social situation in the region from a traveling/journalism point of view. This is sort of a travelogue with a strong focus on politics and human rights violations in Central Asia.Įrika Flatland is a lady who has traveled solo across the 5 Central Asian republics, visiting the darkest and most offbeat places in the region, from the place where they tested nuclear bombs in Kazakhstan to the Aral Sea and she even met direct victims of the bride kidnappings that still happen in Kyrgyzstan today. Best books on Central Asia politics Sovietistan – Erika Fatland ![]() Here are the best books about Central Asia as a whole region. Shayakhmetov gives a heart breaking account. ![]() Get your 5% discount if purchasing via this linkĭon’t forget to get a Kindle, so you don’t have to carry all these books for your tripĬLICK HERE TO CHECK KINDLE PRICES Best books about Central Asia and the Silk Road The Silent Steppe is perhaps the best book Ive read detailing the plight of the Kazakh nomads under Stalins rule. IATI Insurance is the perfect one for the region: adventure activities + COVID + 5% discount /rebates/2fSilent-Steppe-Mukhamet-Shayakhmetov2fbook2f41781847&. I have classified the following books into: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A striking, original, and coarsely poetic portrayal of a young man’s athletic and emotional quest. There are riffs on everything from death to jazz to God to liberal arts degrees. I brush the vomit out of my teeth and get my backpack.” Habash also balances his protagonist’s most harrowing episodes and questionable behavior with genuine humor. The student-athlete’s world comes alive with crisp, unflinching prose: “Suicide sprints, jump rope, rope climbing, five times, arms only. He must also face his demons: a lack of direction, a deep intolerance for boredom, a reckless despair that verges into suicidal ideation, and a loneliness so vast it becomes a potent feature of the dramatic landscape. ![]() But his turbulent friendship with a talented younger teammate, his budding romance with an aspiring gallery director, his lingering grief over his parents’ death, a hostile coach, and a possibly homicidal professor all threaten to distract and derail him. A senior, it’s his last season to win the championship, a goal on which he’s obsessively staked everything. PW reviews editor Habash’s finely rendered, dark, and funny debut novel follows Steven Forster (known as Stephen Florida, due to an enduring clerical error) as he wrestles for Oregsburg College in Aiken, North Dakota. ![]() ![]() ![]() woodsii (Etheridge, 1875) Lower to Middle Miocene, Australia. trifolis (Koehler, 1914) Recent, Indo-West Pacific. subcarinata (Gray, 1845) Recent, Indo-West Pacific. sulcata (Haime, 1853) Lower Oligocene, France. mortenseni Ctyoky, 1965 Middle Miocene, Czech Republic. ![]() hawaiiensis Mortensen, 1950 Recent, Hawaii. grisea Agassiz & Clark, 1907 Recent, Hawaii. gregalis Alcock, 1893 Recent, Indo-West Pacific. forbesii (Tenison Woods, 1862) Lower to Middle Miocene, Australia. Trumpa 164 Prancz lietuvi kalb odynas vaikams 165 Preks enklas Wally Olins 166 Princas ir elgetas Markas Tvenas 167 Princes El skuba pagalb Diana Kimpton 168 Protas turi ird Connirae Anfreas. elongata (Gray, 1845) Miocene to Recent, Indo-West Pacific. Diuma 162 Ponia Delovj Virginia Woolf 163 Popieriaus lankstiniai E. doederleini Mortensen, 1950 Recent, Malay region. cordiformis Agassiz, 1872 Recent, West coast of America. camarota Clark, 1917 Recent, North Australia. bagheerae Irwin & Archbold, 1994 Miocene (Tortonian), southern Australia. aegyptiaca (Fourtau, 1920) Upper Miocene, Egypt. It is the first documented Lovenia from the Eastern United States and the largest as well as the latest member of this genus known from the Eastern America/Caribbean region. ![]() Lovenia kerneri was described in 2020 from the Pliocene Tamiami Formation in Florida. Lovenia is a genus of sea urchin that is the sister taxon to Berynia and Echinocardium. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Simon explains to the reader how he found Blue: Blue posted on creeksecrets, their high school’s anonymous Tumblr account, about being gay and closeted. Simon and Blue email about how horrible middle school was and how they each discovered they were gay. Simon reasons that he should help Martin if only to help his friend group. He notices that Leah is in love with Nick, who has a crush on Abby. Simon feels comforted by how normal everything feels with them. After school, Simon walks to his friend Nick's house, where Nick and their friend Leah are playing video games. Simon is enraged, but feels as though he has no choice but to agree. Martin suggests that Simon come out and says he's not going to show the screenshots of the emails to anyone, but then suggests that Simon could help Martin win over Abby, one of Simon's best friends. Simon isn't worried about Martin outing him as gay-he's worried about Blue, the boy he's been flirtatiously and anonymously emailing, cutting off contact. Simon is sitting backstage during a rehearsal for the school play when Martin, a classmate, reveals that he stumbled upon Simon's secret email account. ![]() ![]() ![]() All Avery wants is her own room - her own space to be alone and make art. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. ![]() From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space… especially when you're in a family of nine!Įleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. ![]() ![]() ![]() But in the limelight, Lou begins to fear that she’s losing her identity-as an individual, as an artist, and as a person still in love with the girl she left behind.Ī sharply observed and intimate story of grief and healing, doubt and self-acceptance set against the hyper-image-conscious industry of modeling and high fashion, Body Grammar shines with the anxieties of finding your place in the world and the heartbreaking beauty of pursuing love. It’s a whirlwind of learning how to walk and how to command a body she’s never felt at ease in. ![]() ![]() ![]() 79 Inches (D) Weight. Determined to find a purpose, Lou moves to New York and steps into the dizzying world of international fashion shows, haute couture, and editorial shoots. Body Grammar - by Jules Ohman (Paperback) 13.69When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall):7.87 Inches (H) x 5.28 Inches (W) x. She prefers to take photographs, especially of Ivy, her close friend and secret crush.īut when a hike ends in a tragic accident, Lou finds herself lost and ridden with guilt. Lou has no interest in fashion or being in the spotlight. roiling with deep questions of identity and art, love, and the irrepressible need for meaning in life" (Jess Walter, bestselling author of The Cold Millions)īy the time Lou turns eighteen, modeling agents across Portland have scouted her for her striking androgynous look. A coming-of-age queer love story set in the glamorous but grueling world of international modeling-a "terrific debut. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of the most fascinating aspects of epic fantasy is the way that authors use magic as a tool to explore deeper themes and ideas. They may also incorporate the development of detailed magic systems, buttressed by logical rules and limitations to maintain a sense of believability and balance. Epic fantasy novels tend to feature intricately designed plots and extensive world-building, often with fully realized histories, cultures, and languages. ![]() There are several key characteristics that distinguish epic fantasy novels from other subgenres in literature. These imaginary realms are often populated by a vast array of creatures, from dragons and elves to orcs and trolls, each with their own unique cultures and histories. ![]() From sprawling kingdoms to intricate political systems, the worlds of epic fantasy are often as complex and nuanced as our own. One of the most fascinating aspects of epic fantasy is the sheer scope of the worlds that authors create. It typically revolves around a central protagonist or a group of heroes engaging in quests or battles against dark forces, all while navigating fantastical landscapes and societies steeped in lore. Epic fantasy, also known as high fantasy or heroic fantasy, is a subgenre of fantasy literature that often takes place in imaginary worlds, features complex plotlines, and has elements of magic and supernatural forces. ![]() |