Desperate to save her family's failing honor, young noblewoman Chaudette Merlotte submits herself to the trial of Antiquity's Scion—only to discover the Scion is an imprisoned succubus, and it's her body the Scion intends to test. Views: 433
Scintillating stories from storyteller extraodinaire, Satyajit RayJoin Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, eccentric genius and scientist, on an incredible world tour as he confronts a daring doppelgänger, undertakes an experiment to create gold, unravels the mystery of a scientist's loss of memory and visits an unknown island to look for an amazing fruit, amongst many other escapades.Featuring the indomitable Professor Shonku and a bunch of madcap characters, these brilliantly translated stories bring alive the magic of Satyajit Ray's imaginative world. To add more to the charm of the anthology are some of Ray's unique illustrations. Get ready for some hair-raising fun with the weird and wonderful Professor Shonku, whose exploits have held readers spellbound for over five decades. Views: 433
During his twenty-four-year career, Ty Cobb was an MVP, Triple Crown-winner, twelve-time batting champion, and was elected in the inaugural ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame (along with Honus Wagner, Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson). As someone who retired from the game over eighty-five years ago, he is still the leader for career batting average, second in runs, hits, and triples, and a mainstay in dozens of other categories.However, when most people think of The Georgia Peach," they're reminded of his reputation as a dirty" player. It was said that got so many of his steals because he would sharpen his metal cleats and spike" the second basemen if they would try to tag him out. It's also said that he was rude, nasty, a racist, and hated by peers and the press alike.As author Tim Hornbaker did for Charles Comiskey in Turning the Black Sox White, War on the Basepaths is an unbiased biography of one of the... Views: 433
Darren Brown spent two years running from his past, but he could only run so far before he was found. Darren Brown lost the only two people he loved just days apart. His mother first, then his best friend. Guilt over his friend's death drives Darren to wander for over a year before he winds up in the town of McKinton, Texas. Lee Bausch served his tour in the Army then started his quest to find answers only one person could give him—except that one person had moved away. It takes him almost two years to find Darren Brown, and it turns out Darren doesn't have the answers Lee needs—he is what Lee needs. Darren is shy and so sexy Lee can't get enough of him, but he still needs answers because he can't shake the feeling someone he loved was murdered. After a terrifying experience at the motel, Darren knows he has to tell Lee about the spirits in McKinton. And there's one spirit, scared and alone, who has the answers Lee seeks, if only the... Views: 432
Beyond Buds is a handbook to the future of marijuana. Prohibition's end has led to a technological revolution that's generated powerful medicines and products containing almost zero carcinogens and little smoke. Marijuana icon Ed Rosenthal and leading cannabis reporter David Downs guide readers through the best new consumer products, and demonstrate how to make and use the safest, cleanest extracts. Beyond Buds details how award-winning artisans make hash and concentrates, and includes modern techniques utilizing dry ice and CO2. The book is a primer on making kief, water hash, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and other extracts from cannabis leaves, trim, and bud bits, and it goes on to explore and simplify the more exotic and trendy marijuana-infused products, such as butane hash oil (BHO), shatter, wax, and budder. More complex than lighting a joint, these innovative products call for new accessories — special pipes, dabbing tools, and vaporizers — all... Views: 432
First book in the teen action series!Starlet has always wanted to be a Freedom Fighter like her parents. However, being a Freedom Fighter has a lot of risks and life on the run isn't easy, but Starlet is determined to put her life on the line for the price of freedom, no matter how dangerous it is.For fearless, rough and tumble, Carol's, life was hard, but good, she had a loving family, and an imagination that could take her on any adventure, or anywhere, she wanted to go. Alice was even the leader of her own club, The Weaver of Shadows Club, complete with Secret club name. Alice thought it would always be this way.Unfortunately, an unforeseen mix of events would soon be shattering the world Alice lives in. The incantation from the book, the campfire stories, the old man, were only the beginning. Alice soon found herself immersed in a battle to save those she loved, along with her sanity. She would need help, but how was she going to get someone to believe her tales of terror were no longer make believe, when she was not so sure herself. Views: 432
Short story collections that imparts Living by Value system. Here, a father tells the way of value based living to his son. This is the second book in this series.Short story collections that imparts Living by Value system. Here, a father tells the way of value based living to his son. This is the second book in this series.Our normal way of living is through our desires, some times greed and often foolishness. Value based living is a fool proof method of living successfully. Typically in Middle class families in India, Grandma tells such moral stories to children.Useful for all ages. I used to tell these stories to my students. Views: 432
Aimee can identify a killer. Dane can keep her safe. But is he willing to face his past to do it? When Aimee Jansenn stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad she comes face to face with a killer. As the only witness to a crime, she falls into a deadly situation and is need of police protection. Dane Scott has sworn off women. Until a fireball named Aimee enters his world. Telling himself they're just friends, he vows to protect her. Can his heart follow suit or will she change his mind about love for good? Views: 431
Although Sonny Good still suffers repercussions from a gunshot wound to his head, he refuses to let them interfere with his life. He does his best to hide what he can from his partner, Garron, in an attempt to gain more independence. When a car accident forces Sonny's newest health concern to the foreground, he begins to slide back into the pit of despair he's worked so hard to crawl out of. What use will he be to his family and friends if he can't lead a normal life? When a seizure leaves Sonny in need of emergency care, a CT Scan reveals the cause of his continued blackouts. Faced with a risky surgery, Sonny begins to wonder if his loved ones would've been better off if he'd died the day of the shooting. Faced with the prospect of losing the man he loves, Garron is determined to show Sonny what he has to live for. Views: 431
