A spellbinding blend of history and science, scholarship and speculation, this landmark work presents startling new evidence that traces archaeology's most enduring mysteries back to the lost civilization of Atlantis....The Great Pyramid. Stonehenge. Machu Picchu. For centuries, these and other sacred sites have inspired wonder among those who ponder their origins. Conventional science tells us they were constructed by local peoples working with the primitive tools of a fledgling civilization. But these megaliths nonetheless continue to attract pilgrims, scholars, and adventurers drawn by the possibility that their true spiritual and technological secrets remain hidden. Who could have built these elaborate monuments? How did they do it? And what were their incomprehensible efforts and sacrifices designed to accomplish?Now comes a revolutionary theory that connects these mysteries to reveal a hidden global pattern -- the ancient work of an... Views: 13
Max is on a mission to save Alex, who is stranded on the home planet. Alex may be lost or wounded--or worse. To get Alex back, Max knows he'll need one of the Stones of Midnight. If only he knew where to find one…Liz understands that Max can't rest until he finds Alex. And she's been busy herself--spending time with Roswell newcomer Adam. She's been having so much fun with Adam that Max is in danger…of being forgotten. Views: 13
Another fabulous historical novel of 16th Ireland from this prolific award-winning author. Views: 13
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Mennonite Romantic Suspense Sure to Thrill Readers Gentle and unassuming Hope Kauffman has never been one to question or try to make changes. She quietly helps her father run Kingdom Quilts and has agreed to the betrothal her father arranged for her with the devout but shy Ebbie Miller.Despite Hope's and other Kingdom residents' attempts to maintain the status quo, changes have already begun to stir in the small Mennonite town. The handsome and charismatic Jonathon Wiese is the leader of the move to reform, and when one of Kingdom's own is threatened by a mysterious outsider, Jonathon is one of the first to push for the town to arm itself. Hope's fiance, Ebbie, is at the forefront of those demanding the town stay true to its traditions of nonviolence.When strange incidents around town result in outright attacks on several townspeople, Hope can't help but question what she's always been taught. As the town that's always stood so strong together is torn apart... Views: 13
Inspector Frank Foote's quiet Winnipeg neighborhood is greening into summer when a dead baby is discovered in his neighbor's rain barrel. The tiny body has evidently been in the rain barrel for some time, and there are no obvious leads in the case. Frank has seen a lot of crime scenes, but this one is a little too close to home.Meanwhile, Gus Olsen, who made the gruesome discovery, is a little worried about a mysterious woman who is cruising their quiet neighborhood in her Lincoln Town Car. He's been meaning to talk to Frank about her, but somehow there never seems to be an opportune moment. Gus doesn't want to bother Frank, who already has his hands full trying to take care of his household and his three children while their mother dries out in an addiction treatment center.Frank is a good father. He tries to be a good husband, and he hopes he is a good cop. But like all of us, Frank has a few old secrets that he is ashamed of. And when Ivy Grace suddenly resurfaces after a long absence, one thing is certain: before this summer ends, Frank will have to confront his past. Views: 13
Hooters, Hatters, and menacing evil...Even in a mystical world where centuries ago animals were magically changed into humans, the land of Makasar is considered strange. Its two major religions are Hatters and Hooters. During the day, Hatters, wearing hats of course, wander about jabbing pointy sticks into bystanders. The night is ruled by the Hooters, who hoot and set fire to people and things. Hospitality is considered a capital crime. And Newlies, the humanized animals, are treated lower than scum. So when Finn, the Master Lizard Maker, finds himself stranded in Makasar--along with his lover, an attractive Newlie named Letitia, and the grandest, most magical creation of his illustrious career, a talking, thinking, rather cantankerous mechanical lizard named Julia Jessica Slagg--his first thought is a quick exit.But the Nuccis--strongman son, mad father, and ever madder grandfather--have other plans for Finn and his loyal companions. There's an odd machine in their basement that needs fixing, and who better to do it than a Master Lizard Maker? There's more here than meets the eye, however, and Finn soon realizes that the future he faces could be very dark indeed.From the Inside FlapHooters, Hatters, and menacing evilEven in a mystical world where centuries ago animals were magically changed into humans, the land of Makasar us considered strange. Its two major religions are Hatters and Hooters. During the day, Hatters, wearing hats of course, wander about jabbing pointy sticks into bystanders. The night is ruled by the Hooters, who hoot and set fire to people and things. Hospitality is considered a capital crime. And Newlies, the humanize animals, are treated lower than scum. So when Finn, the Master Lizard Maker, finds himself stranded in Makasar-along with his lover, an attractive Newlies named Letitia, and the grandest, most magical creation of his illustrious career, a talking, thinking, rather cantankerous mechanical lizard named Julia Jessica Slagg-his first thought is a quick exit.But the Nuccis-strongman son, mad father, and ever madder grandfather-have other plans for Finn and his loyal companions. There's an odd machine in their basement that needs fixing, and who better to do it than a Master Lizard Maker? There's more here than meets the eye, however, and Finn soon realizes that the future he faces could be very dark indeed.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.Master Finn filled his lungs with the clean salt air, with the heady ocean breeze. The Madeline Rose raced atop a gentle swell, then plunged once more into the briny deep."Great Socks and Shoes," Finn said aloud, dizzy with the sweet intoxication of the sea, "Why, a man could bottle this wondrous stuff and sell it in every foul alley, every dank and smoky town. There's a fortune to be had in pure, uncontaminated air!""What's that now, lad? Were you speakin' to me, Master Finn?"Finn looked up to find Captain Magreet in his path, boots spread wide, poised upon the deck with perfect ease. The ship might roll, the ship might sway, might turn upon its back for a while. Nothing, Finn was sure, would trouble good Captain Magreet."Just muttering, sir," Finn said, "taking in the air. And a lovely fine day it is, too.""Might be, might not," the captain said. "Might be heading for a squall."Finn raised a brow at that. "A--squall, sir? We're headed for a squall?""Of course not, a day like this? Not a chance of that at all.""That's good to hear.""Never been to sea before. I'll bet I'm safe in sayin' that.""No, sir. My very first time.""Aye, then you've never heard the wind shrieking in the shrouds, never seen a fifty-foot wave comin' at you in the night.""My heavens, no.""Neither have I. Hope to hell I never do."The captain, lost in some frightful image of his own, gripped the rail and stared out to sea.Finn, clad in ordinary clothing--putty-colored trousers, gray flaxen shirt, broad belt and ankle boots--felt much like a common sparrow next to the dapper Magreet. The captain was a colorful sight indeed, dressed in the customary garb of an officer at sea--ruffled crimson shirt, harlequin knickers and a fancy plumed hat.Finn, without meaning to criticize, felt that this radiant attire was somewhat out of sorts on a short stub of a man like Magreet, a globular fellow with stumpy legs and scarcely any neck at all. Tanned, parched, seared by the weather and the years, his skin was dark and furrowed as a nut. His nose was a great inflammation, a monstrous knob that looked as if tiny red spiders had spun their webs there. Finn guessed, with little hesitation, that the captain was wed to Madame Rum, the curse of many a man who went to sea."And how fares your, uh--whatever it be, Master Finn," said Magreet, studying the deck for a moment, then facing Finn again. "I hope you don't take offense, sir. I don't mean to pry.""Certainly not, none taken," Finn said. He was, in fact, greatly surprised Magreet had kept his silence this long, as they'd been asail for half a week."What I thought is," the captain said, rubbing a sleeve across his nose, "I thought, with the salt air and all, the ah--object on your shoulder there, that's the thing I mean, might be prone to oxidation, to rust as it's commonly called.""Indeed.""I've been some curious, as others have as well, just what it might be. Now don't feel we're trying to intrude . . .""Of course not, sir." Finn smiled, taking some pleasure in finding the captain ill at ease. "What you speak of is a lizard. I design and craft lizards of every sort. Lizards for work, lizards for play. Lizards for the rich and poor alike. I make them of metal, base and precious too, sometimes with finery, sometimes with gems. The one you see here is made of copper, tin, iron, and bits of brass."The captain closed one squinty eye, looked at Finn's shoulder, then looked away again."And these--lizards, what exactly do they do, Master Finn?""Oh, a great number of things," Finn said. "When we have some time I'd be pleased to explain. It might be I can make one for you.""Yes, well . . .""This one, now, this one is somewhat unique. This one is strictly ornamental. It really does nothing at all.""Ornamental, you say." Judging by the captain's expression, he had little use for ornamental things of any sort. "Well then, I wish you a good day, sir. Enjoy your voyage aboard the Madeline Rose.""I surely will," Finn said.The captain turned, then stopped, as if a thought had flicked like a moth about his head."Your servant," he said, "I hope she's some better today.""Sadly no, sir. I fear she finds little comfort in the sea.""I'm sorry this is so. Please tell her again, I view that ah--incident with regret. Assure her she is perfectly safe aboard my ship. No harm of any sort will come to her here.""I've had no success in quieting her fears thus far, Captain. I am most uncertain that I will.""Nonsense," said the captain, waving Finn's words away. "I'm sure she'll come around. And when she gets on her feet, you are welcome to bring her to table. You will find us more casual than dry-leggers, lad. Close quarters, you know.""I've no complaints, sir.""Quite--pleasant in appearance, as I recall," Magreet added. "Most attractive for her kind."The captain seemed to pause, a vessel poised to brave the sea. Finn, however, showed no sign of answering at all."So. Indeed, sir . . ." the captain said finally. "A pleasure to see you, Master Finn."He turned, then and walked aft, ducked in a passageway and disappeared below.Finn felt the heat rise to his face. He had not missed the spark, the sooty little thought, the foul, damp anticipation that danced for an instant in the captain's tiny eyes.He took a deep breath and shook the seeds of anger away. Anger, even displeasure, were not emotions he dared display. Not here, or anywhere, not in a world where bigotry still held sway. One might wink, as the captain implied, at what went on between a man and a maid of lesser kind. Still, he did not speak about it to a stranger, or scarcely even to a friend . . ."Ornament, am I? Doesn't do anything at all?" said a voice like a croak, like a rattle, like a saw cutting tin. "A fine thing that is, Finn.""Shut up," Finn said. "There are ears everywhere. You can't talk, Julia. Try and remember that.""Oh, I'll remember, all right. Next time you need Julia Jessica Slagg to save your neck from some terrible assault, to drag your bony flanks out of the fire, to--"With nary a glance, Finn tapped a copper scale at the tip of a brassy tail. Julia gave a hiss and a sckruk! and went silent at once."There are times," Finn sighed to himself, "when a man takes pride in his work, when he knows he is master of his craft. Then there are times when he wonders why he didn't choose an ordinary trade, like magic or the law, some dreary task that takes scarcely any skill at all . . ." Views: 13
From Publishers WeeklyLaunching a three-book series, Wolfe's latest takes place several decades after the close of his acclaimed four-volume the Book of the Long Sun. There, it was revealed that the great artifact called the Whorl, unbeknownst to its millions of inhabitants, was in fact a failing spaceship and that the AI "Gods" that ruled the Whorl wanted its inhabitants to leave and colonize two nearby terrestrial planets, Blue and Green. Now, decades later, Blue has many human cities, but civilization is slowly decaying. Horn, who also narrated the earlier series, has been dispatched to find Patera Silk, the legendary leader responsible for the colonization of Blue. Wolfe's complex, two-part story line follows Horn's initial quest across Blue in search of a vehicle, or lander, capable of returning to the Whorl, while it simultaneously recounts the aging Horn's life as the involuntary ruler of a city far from his home and family. In his initial quest, Horn must battle vampiric shapeshifters and attempt to thwart their plot to divert the lander and its human cargo to Green, their home world, where the humans will be used as cattle. As always, Wolfe's prose is masterful and his main characters are well developed. The novel starts slowly, however, and moves in fits and starts. Horn, who narrated Patera Silk's story in such a self-effacing manner in the earlier series, can't seem to stick to his narrative for more than a page or two without dithering off into inconsequential meditations on his own shortcomings. But Wolfe does establish several tantalizing mysteries that hold readers' attention, and which, presumably, will be explored fully in later volumes. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library JournalBound by an oath to find the legendary Patera Silk and bring him to the new world known as Blue, Horn leaves his job as a papermaker and embarks on a perilous sea voyage to the end of his world and beyond. Continuing the tale begun in his "Book of the Long Sun" series, Wolfe embellishes on the fortunes of many of the characters from his earlier works. The author's deceptively simple style conceals a dense weave of symbols and allegories suggested by his ingenuous protagonist's odyssey across the waters in search of a hero. Most libraries should consider adding this title to their sf collections. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A brand new romantic comedy from your favorite snort-laughing duo!LiamThe moment Sadie Matthews walks through the daycare center door, I feel my world tilt in her direction. Again. I fell for her when I was fourteen, and I'm still not over her. Problem: she still thinks of me as a teen she used to babysit. But I've learned a few things about pleasing a woman in the last fifteen years. I can't wait to show her how good it could be. I need to move quickly before I lose her again. This is more than a game to me, but I still plan to win.SadieI've just survived the worst year of my life. As a single mom of twin toddlers, I don't have time for a man. I barely have time to finish a thought. Who knew that Liam McAllister would grow up to be so devastating? He's everything my husband was not: tall, built, and willing to have a tea party with my girls. I can't possibly get involved with him. He's too young for me. Too handsome. But he's so... Views: 13
Pearl Harbor has been attacked — again. And only SEAL Team Seven and Carrier Battle Group Fourteen can save America — and themselves — from complete annihilation. Views: 13
