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Rigor mortis: Avventura I - Invisibile (La pesca partoriente #1)
by Lorena Tercon ArbizaAvventura all'insegna dell'umorismo nero in un'impresa di pompe funebri Una figlia che non arriva alla sua veglia funebre. Una madre il cui stato di negazione la porta a trattare la figlia morta come se fosse ancora viva. Un padre che scopre alla veglia della figlia il peggior segreto che si possa tenere nascosto a qualsiasi essere umano. Una zia che si preoccupa più del suo prossimo appuntamento che di dare l'ultimo saluto alla nipote. Una suora molto particolare. Un detective che non riesce a capire cosa sta cercando. Un tedesco che arriva al funerale, ignaro del fatto che il suo passato lo travolgerà come uno tsunami. Un organizzatore di funerali che cercherà di mantenere l'ordine nella sua accogliente agenzia di pompe funebri mentre vi ruberà il cuore. Un libro di genere ibrido tra teatro e prosa che pone un dilemma esistenziale: se la vita è ridicola e non ha senso, cosa ci impedisce di trasformare la morte una risata?
Riley Mack Stirs Up More Trouble
by Chris GrabensteinBriana Bloomfield, the talent Jake Lowenstein, the genius "Mongo," the muscle Jamal Wilson, the fifth grader —and—Riley Mack, the fearless leader Together, these five are the Known Troublemakers, stirring up trouble in the name of justice. Wherever a wrong needs righting or an innocent kid needs protecting, Riley and his friends will be there, ready to use their problem-causing expertise for the greater good. Only this time, injustice strikes a little too close to home. School's out for the summer, and somebody's polluting the gang's favorite swimming hole. And if that wasn't enough to ruin the vacation, one of the Troublemakers is in serious trouble, and all of Riley's efforts to help are only making things worse. With ten thousand dollars and the fate of his friends and family on the line, Riley will have to think fast if he hopes to pull off his most daring caper yet!
Riley Mack and the Other Known Troublemakers
by Chris GrabensteinWhat do you get when you add up 1 middle-school bully 2 bank robbers 57 dogs in peril 4,000 missing dollars and 5 daring troublemakers led by the one and only Riley Mack? 1 crazy caper! In this merry, mischievous romp, master storyteller Chris Grabenstein introduces Riley Mack-a twelve-year-old hometown hero you'll never forget.
Riley: Trapped! Riley (Passionate Protectors Ser. #1)
by Lori FosterShe's determined to be in control…Riley by New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster Regina Foxworth has no clue why an unknown assailant is out to get a small-town reporter like her. Or why the police won&’t take her concerns seriously. So Regina gets a guard dog—make that a four-pound &“guard&” Chihuahua!—and signs up for self-defense classes. But she might get more than she expected when she starts to fall for sexy instructor Riley Moore! FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Lone Star Lovers by Jessica Lemmon Penelope Brand&’s hookup with billionaire Zach Ferguson was casual. Until he announces her as his fake fiancée to avoid scandal—and she discovers she&’s pregnant. Now Zach demands they say &“I do&” for their child. But Pen won&’t settle for a sham marriage. If Zach wants to keep his Lone Star lover, it&’s his whole heart or nothing…New York Times Bestselling Author Lori Foster
Ring Game
by Pete HautmanTo save a friend&’s daughter from a bad marriage, Joe Crow confronts cultists, carnies, and cocaine wackosPoker-playing ex-cop Joe Crow has been dealt some rotten hands in his life, but he&’s survived them all. When Axel Speeter starts begging for help, Crow suspects his luck is about to run out. A taco-dealing former poker pro, Speeter&’s worried about his girlfriend&’s daughter Carmen. She&’s the sexiest trouble magnet the state of Omaha has ever seen, and she&’s about to drag Crow down with her. Carmen has just gotten engaged to Hyatt Hilton, a onetime drug pusher who&’s currently scratching out a living selling bootlegged Evian. Speeter wants Crow to make sure he&’s staying on the straight-and-narrow. And it looks like Hilton&’s involved in something much more dangerous than designer water. He&’s about to cross the Amaranthine Church of the One—a New Age cult convinced that it&’s found the secret to immortality, and doesn&’t mind killing to prove it.
Ring Game
by Pete HautmanTo save a friend&’s daughter from a bad marriage, Joe Crow confronts cultists, carnies, and cocaine wackosPoker-playing ex-cop Joe Crow has been dealt some rotten hands in his life, but he&’s survived them all. When Axel Speeter starts begging for help, Crow suspects his luck is about to run out. A taco-dealing former poker pro, Speeter&’s worried about his girlfriend&’s daughter Carmen. She&’s the sexiest trouble magnet the state of Omaha has ever seen, and she&’s about to drag Crow down with her. Carmen has just gotten engaged to Hyatt Hilton, a onetime drug pusher who&’s currently scratching out a living selling bootlegged Evian. Speeter wants Crow to make sure he&’s staying on the straight-and-narrow. And it looks like Hilton&’s involved in something much more dangerous than designer water. He&’s about to cross the Amaranthine Church of the One—a New Age cult convinced that it&’s found the secret to immortality, and doesn&’t mind killing to prove it.
Rings, Roses . . . and Romance
by Barbara BenedictRING AROUND THE ROSIE...A fender bender, a hurricane and a matchmaking goat-what else was going to keep Darcy MacTeague in rugged Mitch Rose's arms?A POCKET FULL OF POSIES...True, in addition to Mitch's compelling attraction, his three adorable, irrepressible kids proved quite a lure of their own. But what about her own life back on the fast track of the corporate world?ASHES, ASHES...THEY ALL FEEL IN LOVE!Suddenly, Darcy was knee-deep in roses. Mischievous, motherless Roses-and their very handsome father-who deemed her heaven-sent to become the mistress of sleepy Rose Arbor....
Rio Bravo
by Robin WoodThis volume is a study of the classic western film Rio Bravo, which, according to the author, remains "beyond politics, as an argument as to why we should all want to go on living."
Riots I Have Known: A Novel
by Ryan Chapman“Chapman establishes himself as a master of wit, satire, and heart.”—Apple Books “[A] gritty, bracing debut.”—Esquire “Dazzling...Supremely mischievous and sublimely written.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)An unnamed Sri Lankan inmate has barricaded himself inside a prison computer lab in Dutchess County, New York. A riot rages outside, incited by a poem published in The Holding Pen, the house literary journal. This, our narrator’s final Editor’s Letter, is his confession. An official accounting of events, as they happened. As he awaits imminent and violent interruption, he takes us on a roller coaster ride of plot and language, determined to share his life story, and maybe answer a few questions. How did he end up here? Should he have remained a quiet Park Avenue doorman? Or continued his rise in the black markets of postwar Sri Lanka? What will become of The Holding Pen, a “masterpiece of post-penal literature” favored by Brooklynites everywhere? And why does everyone think the riots are his fault? Can’t they see he’s really a good guy, doing it for the right reasons? Smart, wry, and laugh-out-loud funny, Ryan Chapman’s Riots I Have Known is an utter gem—an approachable send-up that packs a punch. Alexandra Kleeman, author of You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine, says, “Ryan Chapman has written a rocket-powered ode to literary creation and mass incarceration. Weaving satire and seriousness into a singularly rambunctious monologue, Riots I Have Known is a breath of fresh air.”
Rip Van Winkle: A Posthumous Tale of Diedrich Knickerbocker (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Washington IrvingTo escape his nagging wife, a henpecked villager goes rambling through the Catskills and encounters mysterious strangers with a powerful liquor. Twenty years later, Rip Van Winkle awakens to find his world forever changed. Washington Irving's evocative 1819 classic of colonial life first appeared in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories.
Rires à gogo
by Bernard LevineVoici un recueil de blagues amusantes et à faire tordre de rires pour faire passer à vos enfants des moments de pur bonheur et de plaisir. Préparez-vous à rire!
Rise and Divine (The Witches of Thistle Grove #5)
by Lana HarperTo save both her town and the woman who loves her against all odds, a witch haunted by loss must reckon with her turbulent past, in the next magical romance in the Witches of Thistle Grove series by New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper. Even in a family of chaotic necromancers, Daria &“Dasha&” Avramov has always been an outlier. An event planner at the Arcane Emporium occult megastore, Dasha is also a devil eater: a rare necromantic witch with an affinity for banishing demons and traversing the veil, the boundary between this realm and the next. Still grieving the loss of both beloved parents years ago, and plagued by a dangerous obsession with the world beyond the veil, Dasha is fiery yet guarded, an expert at dodging commitment. Her worst regret is a devastating breakup with the wise, empathetic, and sensual Ivy Thorn, her event-planning counterpart at Honeycake Orchards, and probably the love of Dasha&’s life. Dasha has managed to break Ivy&’s heart not once, but twice, so things are more than a little tense between them. When they&’re thrown together to plan the Cavalcade—a month-long festival celebrating Thistle Grove&’s ceremonial founding with dazzling spectacles held by the town&’s witch families—Dasha hopes that the third time might be the charm, while Ivy refuses to let herself be hurt again. As they confront the pain and passion lingering between them, Dasha and Ivy must also stand against an otherworldly threat unlike anything Thistle Grove has faced before.
Rise of the Alpha: Wolves of Willow Bend Books 1-3
by Heather LongDiscover the Wolves of Willow Bend. Includes: Wolf Bite After a dominance challenge ended with his parents deaths, Mason left Willow Bend and his pack behind, choosing instead to live life on his own terms...as a Lone Wolf. A wanderer, he keeps his life simple and carefree until an unexpected encounter brings him face to face with his tragic past and the woman he always adored. Determined to get her out of his blood, he teases her into an easy one-night stand...but one taste will never be enough. Adopted as a young girl, Alexis Huston lived on the fringe of pack life. She's never been strong enough, fast enough, or pretty enough--except to Mason, but then he left her. Allowed her freedom as an adult and sworn to keep the pack's secrets, she's struggled to fit into the 'human' world. A chance meeting turns her hard-won life upside down. She is left with two options--she can tell the only wolf she's ever loved that she's carrying their child...or she can protect him, keep the baby a secret, and run. Caged Wolf Triplets, the Buckley brothers were inseparable until everything went wrong one violent, bloody night. A.J. Buckley, the eldest of the trio, faced a human trial for a brutal murder. Found guilty, he was sentenced to twenty-five to life. Without argument or regret, he accepted the sentence. After six years in prison, A.J.'s conviction is overturned on a technicality and he returns to Willow Bend to face a new Alpha and fresh charges. Vivian Knox was the only witness to the murder. She refused to testify in the human courtroom and spent a year in prison on contempt charges. Once released, she worked tirelessly to free A.J., finally locating a loophole in the case against him. Satisfied with his freedom, the last thing she expected was to be kidnapped to the back of beyond where another judge demands she testify to what she saw that night. This time, contempt is the least of her problems. Only four people know exactly what happened that night and none are talking. When pack law threatens Vivian, A.J. must stake his claim, but his wolf might be too damaged to help him... Wolf Claim Gillian Whitford, darling of Willow Bend, brings out the protective instincts in all the dominants, but none more so than Owen Chase, the pack's Hunter. A loner by nature and calling, Owen spends less time with his pack mates and more time on the borders of their land. Not even the change in the Alpha and the swearing of a new oath kept him around long. Winds of change still drift through Willow Bend as they adjust to their new Alpha. When the Hudson River pack requests a fill-in healer to replace their own, Gillian, journeymen apprentice to their Pack healer, is the obvious choice to help. Owen forbids her to accept, but the sweet natured wolf rebukes his selfishness and volunteers anyway. Risking a challenge, Owen faces off against his Alpha to appeal her decision and finds himself charged with her safety. Now, the loner will be escorting one of his pack's most precious into foreign lands. He's all that stands between her and a dozen potential threats...and if he doesn't stake his claim, he may lose more than his heart.
Rise of the Mages (The Age of Ire #1)
by Scott Drakeford“This book commits almost every crime against heroic fantasy that I can imagine ... and I have not been able to put it down.” —Glen Cook, bestselling author of The Black CompanyA young warrior and his improbable band of allies face impossible odds as they seek to rescue his brother from the servants of the Fallen God.Emrael Ire is a student of war with lofty ambitions, despite being so poor his boots are more hole than leather. He and his talented younger brother Ban work hard to build themselves a better life at the Citadel, a school that specializes in both infusori Crafting and military arts.Their lives are upended when the power-hungry Lord Governor of the neighboring province invades the school with the help of a sinister sect of priests devoted to the newly awakened Fallen God of Glory. Many of the infusori Crafter students are captured—Including Ban.Though Emrael stands little chance against the Lord Governor and his armies, he’s desperate to save his brother—even if that means accepting the help of allies with uncertain motives, or becoming a practitioner of a forbidden magic. There is nothing he won't sacrifice to save his brother, but what happens when the cost of success is not his to pay?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Rise of the Undead (The Supernatural Society #3)
by Rex Ogle&“Monsters have never been so much fun.&” —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series on The Supernatural Society Welcome back to East Emerson, a town chock-full of monsters, in this spooky and hilarious middle grade series about three kids who must unravel centuries of secrets to save the day. Will Hunter just wants a quiet day in East Emerson. But instead: A bully won&’t leave him alone at school His mom is struggling to make ends meet Together with friends Ivy and Linus, he&’s had to save the town from a pet-napping vampire and a werewolf armyWhen someone starts raising the dead all over town, it&’s up to Will, Ivy, and Linus to unlock the centuries of secrets hiding underground and prevent a terrifying monster from being unleashed. And if they fail, it won&’t just mean the end of East Emerson—but the end of the entire world. Read all the books in The Supernatural Society series!The Supernatural SocietyCurse of the WerewolvesRise of the Undead Praise for The Supernatural Society&“Frightening and fun!&” —Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits &“Three friends on an action-packed, monster-filled adventure? And laughs? Sign me up!&” —Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series
Rising Summer: the perfect happy and wholesome novel to escape with
by Mary Jane StaplesAre you looking for an engaging novel with a warm sense of humour and loveable characters? Mary Jane Staples has provided just that. Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn.READERS ARE LOVING TWO FOR THREE FARTHINGS'Brilliantly written, I couldn't put it down' - 5 STAR REVIEW'Another well written and observed story' - 5 STAR REVIEW'Another great story by Mary Jane Staples' - 5 STAR REVIEW*********************************************************AS WAR CONTINUES, WILL LOVE BLOOM?Tim Parkes was three when his parents were killed in a train crash and he went to live with his Aunt May. They managed splendidly - and then came the war.When Tim enlists and is posted to Suffolk, he isn't too pleased - Suffolk is Country, not like South London at all. But the City had followed him in the shape of evacuees, and those of them that weren't creating havoc in the Suffolk village were creating havoc in Tim's life.Minnie Beavers - ex-Camberwell - was fifteen, pert, pretty, and wildly in love with Tim. She was determined to marry him the minute she was old enough. Tim was equally determined to escape and find another girl.By the time Tim had gone away to fight and Minnie had joined the WAAF, a great many things had changed in both their lives...
Risking It All
by Beverly BirdThis was the case that could make or break Grace Simkanian's career as a defense attorney, but her client, Aidan McKenna, wasn't making it easy for her. The charming cop enjoyed provoking and challenging her--inspiring emotions that were anything but professional. Grace was determined to win this case, but would she lose her heart in the process?Framed for extortion and set on proving his innocence, Aidan was forced to depend on the sleek, sophisticated Grace to help him find out who was behind the frame-up. His lady lawyer was pure temptation, and he yearned to set her cool demeanor on fire. But would putting his trust in Grace ultimately be Aidan's downfall?
Risky Moves
by Carrie AlexanderSmart, pretty, personable Julia Knox has always played it safe. Dangerous Adam Brody, her first love, is the only risk she's ever taken...with disastrous results. But that's about to change! Adam is back in town and Julia is ready to make some moves and break some rules....Adam isn't convinced that Julia is just as wild and crazy as he is, or rather was, but he's never been one to turn down a dare. She wants to go skydiving and rock climbing? Fine. But as the dares escalate into emotional territory, so does the danger...and the prize.
Rita Goes Home
by David GreavesAfter escaping from the awful Mr and Mrs Nicompoop, Rita sets off on a long, long journey back to Africa where her parents lived, and where they had been captured. On the way, she has a few scary moments where she has to think quickly to stay out of danger. But she is helped on her way by several acts of kindness – from humans and from other birds and animals – and she makes some good friends. This teaches her a lot about the world and about herself.
Rita and Ralph's Rotten Day
by Carmen Agra DeedyHave you ever been REALLY mad at your best friend?* "This well-crafted story is an excellent choice for those seeking books featuring conflict-resolution." -- Booklist, starred reviewIn two little houses,on two little hills,lived two best friends...So begins the story of Rita and Ralph. Every day they meet to play beneath the apple tree. It's always fun and games -- until one roundly rotten day when a new game means someone ends up crying. Who knew it could be so hard to say "I'm sorry?"Just when it seems nothing will ever be right again, a surprising thing happens. The old friends try something new, that isn't new at all. Something they've done a hundred times...Carmen Agra Deedy's brilliant storytelling combined with Pete Oswald's spirited illustrations make for a comforting tale of healing and true friendship.
Ritos Iguales (Mundodisco #Volumen 3)
by Terry PratchettHumor y aventuras en esta nueva aventura de Mundodisco. Un mago moribundo cede su bastón -y por tanto su poder- a Eskarina, un recién nacido que, según los rituales admitidos, no puede ser mago sino bruja. Con el tiempo, el rito de iniciación se completa con un aprendizaje más formal en la Universidad Invisible, inefable centro de estudios esotéricos, donde el mago Simón hace gala de sus increíbles poderes. Juntos, Eskarina y Simón tendrán que hacer frente a una invasión de extrañas criaturas que amenazan con destruir el Mundodisco...
Rival Attractions and Innocent Secretary . . . Accidentally Pregnant
by Penny Jordan Carol MarinelliRediscover this classic romance RIVAL ATTRACTIONS by New York Times bestselling authorPenny JordanCharlotte Spencer won't allow herself to trust charming tycoon Oliver Tennant. How canshe give in to their heated attraction when he's her business rival? Oliver soondetermines to get under mysterious Charlotte's skin. But even he doesn't expect thefireworks when these boardroom enemies become bedroom lovers… Originally published in 1990And enjoy reader-favorite INNOCENT SECRETARY, ACCIDENTALLY PREGNANT by USA Todaybestselling author Carol Marinelli Plain Emma Stephenson might not look like a tycoon's assistant, but for playboy Luca D'Amato breaking through her no-nonsense exterior is hisfavorite new game! Sensible Emma thought they'd be sharing an office—not a bed! But nowshe must find the words to tell him…she's pregnant! Originally published in 2009
Rival Darling (The Darling Devils #1)
by Alexandra MoodyAlexandra Moody's YA ice hockey rom-com—the first of the BookTok sensation Darling Devils series—will warm your heart!She has a (fake) date with a Devil . . .When Violet is left heartbroken by the captain of her school’s ice hockey team, she vows never to date a jock again. But to prove she’s moved on, she turns to the most unlikely person: her ex’s biggest rival, the notorious captain of the Ransom Devils.Reed Darling is gorgeous, mysterious, and intimidating—the only thing people love to talk about more than his hockey skills are his exploits as a ruthless heartbreaker and bad boy. Who better to serve as Violet’s fake boyfriend until her ex gets the message, right?But Violet soon starts to wonder if there’s more to Reed than the gossip suggests. And Reed is determined to win her over and show her he’s not the guy everyone thinks he is. Is this jock about to break all her rules?
Rivales en el instituto (Karina & Marina #Volumen 5)
by Karina & Marina¡Las gemelas más idénticas y opuestas revolucionan el instituto de las artes escénicas! SHOW ABSOLUTO: ¡Karina y Marina han recibido una BECA para estudiar en el INSTITUTO de las artes escénicas MÁS IMPORTANTE DEL PAÍS! Eso sí, la beca es para un periodo de prueba y solo tendrán TRES MESES para demostrar lo que valen. Clases y retos TOP, MÚSICA a todas horas, nuevos AMIGOS... Pero el enfrentamiento entre los GRUPOS de Karina y Marina se convierte en un DESASTRE TOTAL. Si no consiguen hacer las paces, ¡van a destruir SU SUEÑO! ¿SERÁN CAPACES DE UNIR SUS FUERZAS LAS GEMELAS MÁS IDÉNTICAS Y OPUESTAS?
Rivals in Paradise
by Gwyneth BoltonCicely Stevens needs the vacation of a lifetime. After being cheated on by her boyfriend and passed over for a promotion, she's off to the Caribbean for a weekend of hot island fun. And there's no sexier bad boy than her old college rival Chase Yearwood, who's on the same plane en route to his lush estate...and whose kiss Cicely never forgot. When he takes her in his arms again, he's more irresistible than ever. But will she lose her heart before this fling is flung?They call him the "Wolf" because of his legendary skills in the boardroom-and the bedroom. Now is Chase's chance to even the score with the woman who once beat him at his own game. But can rivals in business become passionate partners in love? Under a romantic tropical moon, he'll seduce her with a passion that will have her begging for more!