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"You Call It Sports, but I Say It's a Jungle Out There"
by Dan JenkinsThe bestselling author of Semi-Tough, Dead Solid Perfect, and Baja Oklahoma provides more than 75 classic stories, profiles, and columns of his career.
"camino Sin Salida"
by Robert Paine Marina BoninniUn grupo de amigos pasa sus vacaciones en un campamento, cuando uno de ellos es mordido por algo y se enferma. Al tiempo el que fue mordido comienza a intentar a morder a sus compañeros. Se había transformado en un monstruo. En uno más de los tantos que se iban a convertir en plaga. La lucha por sobrevivir a ese brote había comenzado...
"quem Dorme É O Leão"
by T. M. Bilderback Paula Pina Rita MartinsConheça o coronel reformado Quentin James Abernathy, ex-membro das Forças Armadas de Sua Majestade.O coronel Abernathy, um solteirão aposentado, vive agora da sua pensão e da fortuna de família. Já de idade avançada, é membro de um clube prestigiado de cavalheiros, em Londres.Em "Quem Dorme é o Leão", o coronel Abernathy narra uma história a um indivíduo que conheceu no clube e com quem se dá - uma história ocorrida nos idos anos cinquenta do século passado, na antiga colónia britânica da Guiana, na América do Sul, e do seu encontro com um leão.Mas este não é um leão qualquer. É um leão que foi extinto há 10 mil anos!Descubra o que aconteceu naquele passado remoto, nas palavras do coronel, neste empolgante conto de aventuras, de T.M. Bilderback, "Quem Dorme é o Leão"!
"vienna Is Different"
by Hillary HopeAssessing the impact of fin-de-siècle Jewish culture on subsequent developments in literature and culture, this book is the first to consider the historical trajectory of Austrian-Jewish writing across the 20th century. It examines how Vienna, the city that stood at the center of Jewish life in the Austrian Empire and later the Austrian nation, assumed a special significance in the imaginations of Jewish writers as a space and an idea. The author focuses on the special relationship between Austrian-Jewish writers and the city to reveal a century-long pattern of living in tension with the city, experiencing simultaneously acceptance and exclusion, feeling "unheimlich heimisch" (eerily at home) in Vienna.
"Ànimes mudes" i altres contes: An MLA Text Edition (Texts and Translations #26)
by Caterina AlbertCaterina Albert i Paradis (1869-1966) began her career with a scandal. Her dramatic monologue "The Infanticide," delivered by a young woman, won prizes and garnered the attention of the Catalan literary world, but its harsh theme drew outrage when the anonymous author was revealed to be a woman. In the tradition of George Eliot, George Sand, and other controversial women authors, Albert had assumed a man's name, Víctor Catala. She continued to write unflinching narratives, mostly in Catalan, of the people and life around her, producing a body of work still enlisted today to help the Catalan language resist the dominance of Peninsular Spanish.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
#1 Midnight Mystery
by Rebecca Mccarthyuring one of her adventures, Iris finds a beautiful plant and gives it to Ruby Gloom to care for. The next morning, the friends discover that the kitchen has been ransacked during the night. Skull Boy assumes the role of Sherlock Holmes and investigates the crime—he even interviews all his friends! Will the kids ever be able to find the culprit?
#1544
by Simone KellyGo on a suspenseful and mystical ride in this twist‑filled thriller about a father and daughter with supernaturalabilities...Daddy&’s little girl is not all she claims to be. Ty Carter is at the prime of his career, making millions in Atlanta real estate, and his Cuban‑Jamaican good looks and charmmake him a hit with the ladies. One would think he was on top of the world; however, things are not always what they seem. Recently divorced, he&’s taking care of his grandfather, who suffers from dementia, and he is also trying to keep his sexual addiction under wraps. Just when he thinks he&’s got things under control, Ty is knocked down by a surprise visit from his past. Journey Salazar, his 22‑year‑old daughter, is eager to learn about her family roots and build a relationship with her father. Ty and Journey realize they have a lot more in common than just looks. They both possess some unique supernatural traits. Their abilities of telepathy and astral projection help deepen a bond between them, but Ty will soon realize that Journey likes to get what she wants, sometimes abusing her gift if necessary. As Journey demands to weave herself into his life, Ty will see things rapidly unravel before his eyes. Journey soon shows him that she is the master of control and manipulation.
#Berlin45 Les derniers jours du Troisième Reich racontés sous la forme d’un fil Twitter
by Philip Gibson Vincente Morlet« Et si les réseaux sociaux avaient existé lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale ? » Voici l'histoire captivante des vingt derniers jours du Troisième Reich d'Hitler racontés sous la forme d'un fil Twitter. Parmi les auteurs de tweets : Hitler, Churchill, Truman, Joukov, Eisenhower, Goebbels, Bormann, Weidling, Krebs, Keitel, Jodl, Patton, Bradley, Heinrici, Koniev, Tchouïkov, ou encore Eva Braun. Le roman s'ouvre sur l'annonce de la mort du président Franklin D. Roosevelt et les réactions qui s'ensuivent. L'histoire relate ensuite les réflexions et les décisions des principaux protagonistes lors de la prise de Vienne, la bataille des hauteurs de Seelow, la libération des camps de concentration, la bataille de Berlin, la mort d'Hitler et, enfin, la capitulation des forces du Troisième Reich.
#Berlin45: Die letzten Tage des Dritten Reiches
by Philip Gibson Nada TrbonjaBuchbeschreibung: Dies ist kein Buch im üblichen Format. Was wäre, wenn es da Soziale Medien während Zweites Weltkrieges gab? Das ist eine zwingende Geschichte von den letzten 20 Tagen von Hitlers Dritten Reiches erzählt in der Form von Twitter-Feeds mit täglichen Tweets und eigentlichen Aussagen von Hitler, Churchill, Truman, Zhukov, Eisenhower, Goebbels, Bormann, Weidling, Krebs, Keitel, Jodl, Patton, Bradley, Heinrici, Konev, Chuikov, Eva Braun und vielen anderen. Die Erzähung beginnt mir der Meldung und den diesbezüglichen Reaktionen über den Tod des Präsidenten Franklin D. Roosevelts, gefolgt von den Gedanken und Taten der Hauptbeteiligten, handelt dann von der Besetzung Wiens und dem Kampf um die Seelower Höhen. Weiter geht es mit der Thematisierung der Konzentrationsläger und ihrer Befreiung, dem darauf folgenden Kampf um Berlin und dem Tod Hitlers bis hin zur Kapitulation der Wehrmacht des Dritten Reiches.
#Berlino45: Gli Ultimi Giorni del Terzo Reich
by Philip Gibson Alexander W. PowellCosa sarebbe successo se ci fossero stati i social network durante la Seconda Guerra Mondiale? Questo non è un libro nel solito formato. È l'avvincente storia degli ultimi 20 giorni del Terzo Reich di Hitler raccontati sottoforma di feed di Twitter, come tweet giornalieri e affermazioni reali di Hitler, Churchill, Truman, Zhukov, Eisenhower, Goebbels, Eva Braun e molti altri. La storia comincia con l'annuncio e le reazioni alla morte del presidente Frankin D. Roosevelt e segue i pensieri e le azioni dei partecipanti principali attraverso la cattura di Vienna, la Battaglia della Alture di Seelow, la liberazione dei campi di concentramento, la Battaglia di Berlino, la morte di Hitler e la resa finale delle forze del Reich.
#ChristmasHatesYouToo (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by E. F. MulderBorn December 25, Noel Beebe is tired of having his birthday overshadowed by all things Christmas. While looking for love on social media, he comes across a prospective new beau just in time to celebrate the Big 3-0, someone who encourages him to take back his day and say thumbs down to Christmas! On a trip to the Big Apple, Noel does just that, flipping off the Rockefeller Center tree and demanding his coffee in a nondecorative paper cup as a fun birthday prank. His act of defiance is caught on video and soon goes viral, leading to a backlash all over the Twitterverse, Internet, and TV. Suddenly what Noel thought would be his best birthday--and even Christmas--yet is shaping up to be his worst. Can his family and his potential boyfriend prove to the world that Noel isn't the Scrooge he's been labeled?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
#DogMom
by Kassandra LeaScrolling through the posts of a local dog owners group, Allie Karlin comes across a plea. A woman how lost her beloved pooch a few months back is hoping some kind soul is willing to share their dog to help her see if she’s ready to welcome a new pup into her life. Allie suspects her sweet Checkers is perfect for the job.Sage Arrows still feels the familiar sting of losing Bixby, but she thinks she might be ready to move on. When she meets Allie and her mutt Checkers, the trio become fast friends. Their get-togethers are meant to heal Sage’s broken heart, and to some extent, that’s exactly what’s happening. Only it seems there’s more than the love of dogs between the two.
#Dragonfeathers
by Toby YuLily is a girl stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, she doesn’t feel safe returning home to her bigoted parents. On the other, staying inside her dorms will almost ensure months of crippling social isolation as the world locks down in the face of the pandemic. She chooses to stay.Flash forward several months. Lily’s online girlfriend decides to check up on her despite the lockdown and the distance between the two of them. Lily is dismissive, as even if the professional photographer could pull the strings needed to visit her and break lockdown, it could still be days, if not weeks, worth of driving.When a photo of her dorm is sent to her private messages in a matter of hours, questions and worries begin to emerge. Who, or what, is her girlfriend “Alabaster,” and would she even accept Lily for who she is?
#FashionVictim: A Novel
by Amina AkhtarA thrilling take on the fashion world, #FashionVictim is Dexter meets The Devil Wears Prada.Fashion editor Anya St. Clair is on the verge of greatness. Her wardrobe is to die for. Her social media is killer. And her career path is littered with the bodies of anyone who got in her way. She’s worked hard to get where she is, but she doesn’t have everything.Not like Sarah Taft. Anya’s obsession sits one desk away. Beautiful, stylish, and rich, she was born to be a fashion world icon. From her beach-wave blonde hair to her on-trend nail art, she’s a walking editorial spread. And Anya wants to be her friend. Her best friend. Her only friend.But when Sarah becomes her top competition for a promotion, Anya’s plan to win her friendship goes into overdrive. In order to beat Sarah…she’ll have to become her. Friendly competition may turn fatal, but as they say in fashion: One day you’re in, and the next day you’re dead.
#Forfeit
by Caroline Batten Beatriz Portero GarcíaDivorciarse a los veinticinco años es una mierda. Dar clases a niños ricos y pretenciosos cuando estás casi en la calle es una mierda. De hecho, cada mínimo aspecto de la vida de Daisy Fitzgerald es un gran... #fracaso. Y, entonces, aparece Xander, su caballero de brillantes espinilleras, que la hacer volar en sus zapatos de tacón hasta un mundo de privilegios, chicas de portada, rompecorazones y estrellas Michelin. Alta dosis de cócteles y escapismo Daisy decide jugar a Forfeit, un juego de atrevimientos. Su primer atrevimiento implica besar a Xander y ese simple beso despierta la pasión entre ellos, pero el juego no es tan sencillo como parece. ¿Podrán sobrevivir a las tres rondas? Chantaje * Traición * Venganza Olvidaos de Gatsby, un nuevo grupo de jóvenes aburridos ha llegado a la ciudad.
#Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus: A Literary Classic Told in Tweets for the 21st Century Audience (Twit Lit Classics)
by Mike BezemekFew classic works of literature have excited such enduring popular interest among the general public as Frankenstein. But suppose the characters?Victor Frankenstein, Captain Robert Walton, and, yes, even the ?monster??had shared their tale in tweets? #Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus in Tweets hilariously reimagines Mary Shelley?s classic gothic novel in about 200 tweets, each 140 characters or less. @FrankenDrVictor: A rainy Nov night under dying candle I infused the spark. A gasp! A convulsion of limbs! A yellow eye opened. ;P WTF have I done? In this witty abridgment, Victor Frankenstein?s quest to create a sentient being is retold with the occasional emoji. The plight of his monstrous creation is presented with internet acronyms. And Captain Robert Walton ponders the blinding power of ambition with hashtags. Including an appendix that presents the original passages upon which each tweet is derived, #Frankenstein offers modern readers an entertaining and accessible companion to a great American classic.
#Herofail: Superheroes Anonymous Book 4 (Superheroes Anonymous #4)
by Lexie DunneGail "Hostage Girl" Godwin is back and ready to save the day—sort of—in #Herofail, the fourth book in Lexie Dunne's action-packed Superheroes Anonymous series!She’s been in trouble before, but Gail Godwin has really stepped in it now. Once a favorite plaything of supervillains everywhere, the former Hostage Girl has settled into interning for the world’s most famous superhero: the Raptor. Sure, fetching coffee comes with a side of fighting crime and night patrol hours are horrible, but that’s fine. Gail likes her boss, she likes her job, and things with her boyfriend couldn’t be better.So of course disaster strikes the first time she dons the armor. One ill-timed photo later, she’s trending on every platform (and not in a good way), the Raptor is out of commission, and thousands are in danger. And when two of the worst supervillains in history battle for Top Evildoer of All Time, Gail’s stuck in the spotlight without a mentor or a plan. It’s up to her to uncover old secrets, fight the bad guys, and save the world (again). Provided she doesn’t fall flat on her ass in the process.
#ISORoommates
by Leigh M. LorienThe only thing Sora wants is to be left alone to do his art. When he moves into a house with three other people, he knows he’ll have to make some adjustments, but he didn’t count on one of his roommates being a neat-freak with no regard for personal boundaries. If there’s one thing Sora can’t stand, it’s other people telling him how to live his life.Marc is excited to move in with new people. After his last break-up, he’s keen on being independent and focusing on his own hobbies. His new house has a garage, so he’ll finally get to work on his car! But Marc’s enthusiasm falls apart when he realizes his disorganized artist roommate, Sora, intends to work on his projects in the garage, too.The two men could not be more opposite ... or more similar. They each do their best to ignore the other, but the longer they spend together, the harder it becomes. It’s only a matter of time before sparks start to fly -- but their differences may be too much to overcome. Can two fiercely independent men learn to let another into their space, and into their hearts?
#IceCreamSundae
by Feral SephrianTourist season at Lake Wallenpaupack means a break in the monotony of Alexi’s life. They’ve been secretly advertising the ice cream parlor they work at through the Foodspotting app, hoping that will bring even more customers. One such customer is Eli, a recent addition to the area with a bright and open disposition that Alexi is drawn to immediately. And since Eli is demisexual, Alexi welcomes him into their friend group of other queer twenty-somethings.The more Alexi gets to know Eli, the more smitten they are. If only they didn’t have crippling self-esteem issues, problems at home with their dad, and enough emotional baggage to fill a freight train. They’re desperate to get out of that rut so they can have space in their heart for someone like Eli. After years of playing a passive role, making the first steps towards change might prove too much for them.
#LohmannFan (Flash Relatos)
by Laura FernándezHumor marciano e histriónico al más puro estilo de la Guía del autoestopista galáctico. Un vendedor de muñecos Hoppy Harrington, un autodirigible parlanchín que quiere convertirse en escritor, una actriz caída en desgracia y un sinfín de personajes tan estrafalarios como divertidos conforman el universo que Laura Fernández ha creado en estos dos relatos, llenos de situaciones surrealistas y diálogos para morir de risa. Y si no lo haces, puedes ir a celebrarlo al Restaurante del fin del mundo.
#MeToo: This Year's Must-Read Psychological Suspense
by Patricia DixonA woman is caught in a web of deceit when her ex is convicted of rape in this British psychological thriller based on true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, she returns home to Manchester, determined to help him. Convicted of a crime he swears he didn&’t commit, Stan is trying to make his case from prison. Meanwhile, his accuser, Kelly, is struggling to cope after an ordeal that has left her traumatized and isolated. A private detective is looking for vital evidence that would set Stan free—and Billie is enlisted to help. Then her faith in Stan begins to waver when she hears Kelly&’s version of events. There may be two sides to every story, but there&’s only one truth. Unfortunately for Billie, the deeper she digs, the more lies are unearthed.
#Moby-Dick; Or, The Whale: A Literary Classic Told in Tweets for the 21st Century Audience (Twit Lit Classics)
by Mike BezemekMoby Dick is regularly hailed as one of the greatest works of American literature. But suppose Ishmael had instead shared his tale in tweets? #Moby-Dick or The Whale in Tweets hilariously reimagines Herman Melville's classic whaling novel in just 200 tweets, each 140 characters or less. Ishmael here! Went broke in NYC, Super bored with land (damp drizzly soul,) I'm going to sea! #callme #whalingvoyage In this witty abridgment, mad captain Ahab's quest for vengeance upon a white whale is retold with Internet acronyms. The plight of the Pequod and its motley crew is punctuated by the occasional emoji. And Ishmael ponders whaling and humanity with hashtags. Including an appendix that presents the original passages upon which each tweet is derived, #Moby Dick offers modern readers an entertaining and accessible companion to a great American classic.
#PictaBook
by Ofelia GrändJules Rose leads a quiet life working as a librarian. He’s happy to spend his spare time reading books and talking to his homicidal cat. What more could he wish for? But when his cozy Friday night is shattered by a friend request on his book community app, politeness gives him little choice but to accept. Jules doesn’t want to talk to anyone, but he can’t be rude. Besides, if he had to talk about something, books is the topic he’d pick.Phoenix Ford is dyslexic and avoids everything that has to do with the written word, but when the colleague he’s trying to impress calls him stupid, he decides to convince the other man, he’s mistaken. All he needs is the right book to make him look smart, a perfect balance between intelligent and short. And who better to ask for help than a guy who loves books so much, he labeled one boner-worthy on a book app?When Jules finds out Phoenix never has read a book from start to finish, he’s on a mission. He will find the right book, the book that will make Phoenix fall in love -- with reading. Phoenix’s plan might have been to listen to the book Jules picked for him to impress his colleague, but that was before he got to know him. Talking about books is a sure way to Jules’ heart, but is it enough for him to agree to go on a date?
#Prettyboy Must Die: A Novel
by Kimberly ReidA CIA prodigy's cover is blown when he accidentally becomes an internet sensation in #Prettyboy Must Die, Kimberly Reid's fun, fast thriller inspired by the #Alexfromtarget story and perfect for fans of Alex Rider.When Peter Smith’s classmate snaps a picture of him during a late night run at the track, Peter thinks he might be in trouble. When she posts that photo—along with the caption, “See the Pretty Boy Run,”—Peter knows he’s in trouble. But when hostiles drop through the ceiling of his 6th period Chem Class, Peter’s pretty sure his trouble just became a national emergency. Because he’s not really Peter Smith. He’s Jake Morrow, former foster-kid turned CIA operative. After a massive screw-up on his first mission, he's on a pity assignment, a dozen hit lists and now, social media, apparently. As #Prettyboy, of all freaking things.His cover’s blown, his school’s under siege, and if he screws up now, #Prettyboy will become #Deadboy faster than you can say, 'fifteen minutes of fame.' Trapped in a high school with rabid killers and rabid fans, he’ll need all his training and then some to save his job, his school and, oh yeah, his life.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
#SAD!: Doonesbury in the Time of Trump (Doonesbury Ser.)
by G. B. TrudeauFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist whose acclaimed Yuge!: 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump blew up the bestseller list, comes the sequel millions prayed would be unnecessary. #SAD!: Doonesbury in the Time of Trump tracks the shocking victory, the inept transition, and the tumultuous eternity of POTUS&’s First 500 Days.Citizens who rise every morning in dread, braced for disruptive, Randomly Capitalized, atrociously grammarized, horrably speld, toxic tweeting from the Oval Office, can curl up at night with this clarifying collection of hot takes on the First Sociopath, his enablers, and their appalling legacy. Whether resisting or just persisting, readers will find G.B. Trudeau&’s cartoons are just the thing to ease the pain of remorse (&“Could I have done more to prevent this?&”) and give them a shot at a few hours of unfitful sleep.There are worse things to spend your tax cut on.