One of many short stories coming from New York Times Bestselling author, Mark Cheverton, this unofficial Minecraft adventure shows the User-that-is-not-a-user on another adventure with his friends.Gameknight999's enemy, Herobrine, is finally gone from the server, but with a surprising call from within Minecraft, Gameknight realizes there is another adversary. After seeing the village of his friends in danger of being covered with lava, Gameknight999 uses his father's invention, the Digitizer, once more and becomes the User-that-is-not-a-user again. With the help of one of his friends, Gameknight rushes to the village only to find another mystery and a new phone call, this time coming into Minecraft from outside. This new villain threatens to destroy Crafter's village if Gameknight does not do what he demands. But the demand is a riddle, "finish the fuzzy rainbow." What does that mean? How can he help his friends when he doesn't even understand the clues. But when the timer starts... Views: 53
He's back--for the valentine he never should have let go...When Kane Healey had to fight the hardest battle of his life, he learned the true meaning of "if you love someone, you have to let them go," and decided to face his future alone. Young and afraid, Rhiannon discovered she was pregnant. But Kane had gone, unaware of the precious miracle he'd left behind.... Now they have one last chance to put past mistakes behind them. As the Valentine's Day ball approaches, will Kane get down on one knee and make his valentine his bride? Views: 53
Nominated for an Edgar Award: When Marc and his friends discover an Indian grave in a long-abandoned cavern, they begin to wonder if it's hauntedIt's the summer of 1954, and Marc Schaller expects to spend his days playing baseball, swimming in the river, and reading comic books. But when he hears about a fifty-dollar reward for the discovery of any local Indian graves, his summer plans suddenly get a lot more exciting. Marc gathers his best friends, Eddie and Hermie, and they decide to search for the artifacts together. The three boys soon stumble across a grave in a large abandoned grotto, and they know they've struck gold. That reward will soon be theirs! But something about the find is unsettling to Marc, and they decide to hold off on telling anyone about it for a few days. However, as the boys explore the cave further, Marc starts to suspect that they might not be the only ones in there. Views: 53
"I am no saint; I have known many men, and I know, by experience, all the madness, all the vileness, of which they are capable. But a man like Monsiuer?" –– from THE DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID The famous anarchist and art critic Octave Mirbeau (1848–1917) inspired not one but two films (from Jean Renoir and Louis Bunuel) with his often forgotten classic THE DIARY OF A CHAMBERMAID. Telling the scandalous story of Celestine R., a fisherman's daughter with a taste for men, Mirbeau reveals that "when one tears away the veils and shows them naked, people's souls give off such a pungent smell of decay." The Naughty French Novel Series is comprised of great poets and writers of the past who, as the French are wont to do, tried their hand at erotic fiction and in turn created classics in the genre. Series editor John Baxter, the author of WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS, will contribute an introductory essay to each book, detaiing the lives of the authors, the social mores of the times, and the publication histories of each book. Views: 53
Sam and Lucy are separated behind the walls of twin cities amidst the chaos and ruin of a failing society. Sam plans a desperate journey to rendezvous with Lucy and escape in search of a better life. What hope have they while the Elite Upper Council led by the malevolent Victor Henderson with the support of militarized Enforcers plans to induce a violent psychosis to decimate the city populations? Views: 53
Today, in violence-torn regions across the globe, 20 million children have been uprooted, orphaned, or injured by war, famine, and poverty. This is their story . . . and ours.In this powerful and unforgettable book—by turns painful, funny, terrifying, and triumphant—Charles London takes us into the world of refugee children, celebrating their unique skills for survival and reflection. Their remarkable stories and drawings chill the blood and touch the heart, offering an indelible, first hand portrait of the war that rages beyond the headlines. Views: 53
SUMMARY:Survival expert Cody Lundin is back with a no-holds-barred guide for city slickers on how to survive the next disaster, whether natural or man-made. Lundin offers a blunt and honest account of what every family needs to prepare for possible emergencies, from shelter, water, food, cooking, survival kits, and sanitation, to the emotional and mental capabilities that keep us from falling into full panic mode. Lundin delves into the making of the self-reliant mind, and helps people to understand not only what physical resources are necessary, but which mental and emotional resources are vital for survival as well. This book uses commonsense techniques and knowledge that will help anyone who wants to explore the idea of becoming more self-reliant Views: 53
It's a game of hidden identities, murder and high stakes poker. The biggest gamble? That love will be the winning hand.Maxwell Grant, federal investigator and master of disguise, feels it's his duty to look after the fairer sex. His resolve is tested, however, when he runs into the independent Abigail O'Brien while searching for a scar-faced thief and killer.Ordinarily he wouldn't give the feisty Harvey House waitress a second thought. But she's wearing a watch around her neck, a watch she won fair and square in a poker game with a scar-faced man. A watch that belonged to Max's missing brother.Inspired by the feminist writings of popular suffragettes of the day, Abigail envisions for herself a life on the concert stage, not subservient to a man. And she has no trouble vocalizing her beliefs, which gets her into no end of trouble from which Max must rescue her.Max proposes she come with him on his mission, intent on protecting her while they look for a man only she... Views: 53
2040: Ruins of ancient civilization uncovered on Mars reveal startling truths about the creation of humankind.2042: In the gray dust of the Earth's Moon, an extinct enslaving race left behind more answers, more questions...and a grim warning.2067: As Earth's warring factions clash in space for scraps of alien technology, a strange artifact lies trapped beneath the ice-locked oceans of Europa: a machine that holds the key to the final human destiny.It is called "The Singer" for the eerie tone it emits.An artificial intelligence built eons ago, it may ultimately solve the mystery of the vanished alien races responsible for the birth and development of humanity. But after decades of war, the hostile nations of Earth care more for power than for knowledge. And now all that stands between the coveted Al and an all-out Chinese assault is a vastly outnumbered contingent of U.S. marines, dug in beneath the baleful red eye of Jupiter. As terrifying events light years distant... Views: 53
Amber, Carla and Brandy---known as the "ABCs"---are intelligent businesswomen who met in their business support group "The Savvy Sistahs Who Mean Business" and became the best of friends. They've bonded over lost loves, past hurts, and too many lonely nights. . . Amber Stuart escaped an abusive marriage and now finds peace running her small bookstore. But when a man passes out in her establishment, after eating one of her homemade cookies, she'll do anything to avoid a lawsuit, even if it means going into his home and nursing this fine brother back to health. What she doesn't know is that this brother is about to turn her life upside down; Raising a two-year-old son on her own and running the computer business she inherited from her father, Carla Osborne doesn't have time for anything else. Then she finds herself the object of a hostile takeover. And it turns out that she's fighting to save her company from the man she had a one-night stand with all... Views: 53
