On the brink of World War III, the agent who can stop the madness is going insane! The implant Doctor Kolb placed in Agent Peacock’s brain is slowly deteriorating. When Peacock goes on a mission to kill Thomas Reed, the erosion escalates. Reed reveals the truth to her. Because she stopped the assassination attempt on President Monroe, Arthur Pendleton will fire the U.S. Space-based missile systems. Millions will die, and it’s her fault. Peacock kills Reed and disables her programing. Before she goes completely mad, Peacock sets two goals. Punish Kolb and those who took her child from her, and stop the missiles from launching. Pendleton pinpoints his targets. He will execute his plans for world domination at the expense of human lives. He selects a medical team capable of removing Peacock’s implant. Even knowing she is trying to thwart his plans, his love for her is unwavering. He sends his best man to find her and bring her safely to him. Will she destroy Pendleton’s plans and prevent the madness of war? Or will Pendleton save her life and rule the world?** Views: 27
IN THIS FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE MURDERVILLE SAGA, ASHLEY AND JAQUAVIS BRING YOU THE GRIT, TREACHERY, AND STREET PERSPECTIVE THAT THEY HAVE BECOME LEGENDARY FOR. THIS THRILLING PAGE-TURNER INTRODUCES THE STORY OF THE BLACK DAHLIA AND HER BLOODSTAINED ASCENT TO POWER. AFTER ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION WITH “THE FIVE FAMILIES,” DAHLIA BECOMES LITERALLY UNTOUCHABLE. HER BRAZEN TACTICS AND MAFIA-STYLE ANTICS BECOME INFAMOUS AS SHE IS SET TO TAKE OVER THE COUNTRY’S BLACK MARKET. BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE THING STILL STANDING IN HER WAY - SHE IS A WOMAN. THE COMPETITION DOESN’T RESPECT HER SO DAHLIA SETS OUT ON A BLOODY MISSION TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF HER NEW KINGDOM. LIBERTY HAS RELOCATED TO HER HOMETOWN ONLY TO GET A KNOCK ON THE DOOR BY A MAN SHE HASN’T SEEN IN YEARS. SHE REACQUAINTS HERSELF WITH THE PAST AND GETS CONNECTED WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST BOSSES IN THE COUNTRY. WHEN FATE BRINGS HER FACE-TO-FACE WITH DAHLIA, WHO WILL END UP VICTORIOUS? WILL DAHLIA’S NEWFOUND POWER MAKE HER INVINCIBLE? OR, WILL LIBERTY FINALLY GET THE REVENGE SHE DESERVES? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT IS THE MOST SHOCKING ENDING THAT ASHLEY & JAQUAVIS HAVE EVER CREATED. THIS IS STORYTELLING AT ITS GREATEST. Views: 27
After a kayaking accident took Josh Donald’s sight, he’s faced with learning to negotiate the world as a blind man. In short order, his boyfriend leaves him behind, making it clear he’s not inclined to deal with special needs. Reeling from the blow, Josh flounders. In an attempt to help, Josh’s friends take him to a camp for the blind, where he falls for the camp organizer, Charlie Cooper. Charlie seems to feel the attraction too, but when a horse named Dottie pushes them into a hot first kiss, Charlie resists. He believes he’s damaged goods, not boyfriend material. Since the accident, Josh has faced tough obstacles, but the most challenging hurdle of all may be getting Charlie to open up and take a chance on love. Views: 27
Princess Erelia Starsinger is heir to the throne and her father, King Aasulf Starsinger, is fading fast. Erelia is a warrior, she is strong willed and confident, but her father's advisors would see her married off and control of her kingdom handed over to someone with more experience.While riding her midnight black mare, Zepher, in he woods surrounding Castle Drasal, she happens upon a withered and stooped old man who seems to have lost his way. She accompanies him home only to find out that he is the soothsayer, Ozemis, and he has a secret to share with her. Erelia's life and kingdom are both in grave danger and she must decide who she can trust and who is a wolf in sheep's clothing,With the help of her childhood friend, Sharian Waterarrow, Princess Erelia must deal with the impending death of her beloved father while keeping watch for the mysterious sorceress from Ozemis' vision.Can Princess Erelia change the future that seems so bleak? Can she reconcile her feelings for Sharian... Views: 27
Nate Caldwell is a cocky bad boy who gets any girl he wants. Well, almost any girl. When his brother’s girlfriend Sadie tells him that some girls are too mature for him, Nate sets out to prove that he is irresistible. He turns her list of ungettable girls into a hookup list and starts chasing after every one of them. In this sequel to Kiss List, Nate explores female desires and forbidden love. Ultimately, he must decide whether there are any lines he will not cross in his pursuit of pleasure. Caution: This book contains some sexually suggestive content. Views: 27
A lively step up from early chapter books, this seafaring romp is packed with hilarious art, lovable misfits, meddlesome monkeys, and tons of kid appeal. When Oliver’s explorer parents go missing, he sets sail on a rescue mission with some new, unexpected friends: a grumpy albatross, a nearsighted mermaid . . . even a living island! But the high seas are even more exciting, unusual, and full of mischief than Oliver could have imagined. Can he and his crew spar with sarcastic seaweed, outrun an army of sea monkeys, win a fabulous maritime fashion contest, and defeat a wicked sea captain in time to save Mom and Dad? Views: 27
Natalie Sullivan is on the verge of a breakthrough most archaeology grad students only dream of: discovering a lost city. Her research points to a farm in Ireland, but to excavate she needs permission from the new owner: the Michael O'Connor, popular NFL running back.On TV Mike seems so charming and good-natured that Natalie figures getting his cooperation will be a breeze. So she's not prepared to deal with the arrogant—and adamantly opposed—man she meets in person. Or the way one look from him sends shivers down her spine…Determined to kick-start her career, Natalie travels across the Atlantic and finds herself sharing an inn with Mike, who has come to Ireland in search of his roots. She tells herself her interest is strictly professional, but the more she gets to know him, the harder it is to deny her personal attraction to the sexy sports star. And when Mike confides why he refuses to allow the dig, Natalie must decide if she can follow her heart without losing sight of her dreams. Views: 27
Bestselling author Jeffrey Masson shows us what the animals at the top of the food chain-orca whales, big cats, etc.-can teach us about the origins of good and evil in ourselves.
In his previous bestsellers, Masson has showed us that animals can teach us much about our own emotions-love (dogs), contentment (cats), and grief (elephants), among others. In Beasts, he demonstrates that the violence we perceive in the "wild†? is a matter of projection.
Animals predators kill to survive, but animal aggression is not even remotely equivalent to the violence of mankind. Humans are the most violent animals to our own kind in existence. We lack what all other animals have: a check on the aggression that would destroy the species rather than serve it. In Beasts, Masson brings to life the richness of the animal world and strips away our misconceptions of the creatures we fear, offering a powerful and compelling look at our uniquely human propensity toward aggression.
**From Booklist
Masson (Dogs Make Us Human, 2011) has written extensively about emotions in animals and what studying animals can teach us about being human. Here he examines the negative emotion, anger, and its manifestation as aggression. Humans often refer to each other as animals, meaning that the other person’s behavior is dangerous or cruel, but how true is this characterization? Masson argues that the comparison is not at all apt, that we display much more violence and cruelty against our own species than any other animal on the planet, and that we can actually learn to change by observing the purported “beasts” that share our world. Examining such human endeavors as war, exploitation, and hatred, Masson delineates the differences between humans and other animals and points out that we are the only species that ever shows these behaviors. Even the supposedly positive human traits of kindness and altruism, which we like to think separate us from the “beasts,” have been frequently demonstrated in other species. Heavily footnoted and with an extensive bibliography, this one will make you think about the definition of human. --Nancy Bent
Review
“Most of us see humans as morally superior to animals, while describing our uniquely human bad behavior (war, torture, enslavement, extermination) as ‘brutish, animalistic, inhuman, sub-human.' Jeffrey Masson has made me aware that humans in fact are the only animals that exhibit this behavior, and do so frequently and massively. A groundbreaking book.” ―Daniel Ellsberg
“Masson reveals how we shortchange ourselves with our narrow view of community, by laying down an almost impassable and rocky road between ourselves and ‘others.' Beasts reminds us of the unforgivable things humans do to dominate animals.” ―Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA
“Beasts is a tour de force that takes us on a journey of human nature, from the organized violence of war, to our individual cruelty toward solitary humans and animals, to the love, compassion, and altruism that we can show toward one another. After reading this book, you will never view human nature the same.” ―Con Slobodchikoff, author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle
“Beasts is profoundly wise, deeply compassionate, and filled with insights and understanding that can reshape the way we think about ourselves and our relationship to life itself. Inspiring and a joy to read.” ―John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America
“Jeffrey Masson is a forward-thinking writer who's not afraid to take on some of the most entrenched ideas and revered thinkers of our age. A provocative book!” ―Jonathan Balcombe, author of Pleasurable Kingdom
“A gentle, thoughtful and remarkably wide-ranging book that explores the nature of humanity and the nature of violence and hatred, suggesting paths we humans might take to turn toward peace and kindness. Beasts deserves to be widely read and widely pondered.” ―Pat Shipman, author of The Animal Connection
“A noble pursuit . . . . intriguing.” ―New York Times Book Review
“This one will make you think about the definition of human.” ―Booklist
“Masson's writing is easily accessible to both a general audience and those already familiar with the subject. With a personal, passionate, and sympathetic style, Masson makes an imperative case . . . . Beasts implores us to rethink our long-entrenched beliefs regarding the nature of non-human animals, in hopes that by more accurately perceiving the world around us, we may learn to treat not only other species with greater kindness and compassion, but perhaps our own as well.” ―The Oregonian
“A compelling, unsettling, provocative examination of the relation of beast to man.” ―Kirkus Reviews Views: 27
The wyvern has hunted for the young outcast all her life; a day will come when, after being rejected by civilisation and the tribes, she must at last face him.Abandoned as a sacrifice to the wyvern, a young girl is raised to fear the beast her adoptive clan believes meant to kill her. When the Emperor outlaws all magic, Raven is forced to flee from her home with her foster mother, for both are judged as witches. Now an outcast, she lives at the mercy of others, forever pursued by the wyvern. Soon her life will change forever.A unique and unsettling romantic adventure about rejection and belonging. Views: 27
