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McCallan's Secret
by Theodora LaneRe-Release (2013, Under a Moonlit Night, Lynn Lorenz, Liquid Silver Books)Carrie McCallan has finally decided to remarry, and it's time to let her fiancé in on the family secret. But, Carrie's not the only one hiding something! Join the festivities with the McCallan family in McCallan's Secret, Book 2.5 of The McCallan Legacy from author Theodora Lane.When Carrie McCallan, matriarch of the McCallan lumber company, finally decides to remarry, she's faced with not only letting a man into her life for the first time since her husband's death, but telling this man about her family's secret. Not so hard, unless the secret is that your family is a pack of werewolves. Carrie will have to take a chance on Leon Wong and discover if he loves her enough not to turn and run.Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Paranormal, Wolves, Other Weres
McCarthy's Field Guide to Grammar: Natural English Usage and Style
by Michael McCarthyYou ain't gonna like it: bad grammar's not so bad. - The TimesRemember all those grammar rules from school? No? Most of us don't. Mike McCarthy, renowned corpus linguist and co-author of the 900-page Cambridge Grammar of English answers the awkward questions that regularly bother us about English grammar. In this helpful A-Z field guide, McCarthy tells us what the conventional rules are as well as shows us what people are writing or saying now and gives simple reasons why you might choose one or the other so that you can speak and write with confidence.Through witty and entertaining examples pulled from 50 years of teaching, 40 years of field notes picked from books, newspapers, letters, radio and TV, etc., and shamelessly eavesdropping on people's conversations in public spaces, and a British and American English computer database, McCarthy has created a book to browse and enjoy, as well as a useful reference to keep on your bookshelf.Why a Field Guide to grammar?- A to Z format makes it easy to access and to find what you're looking for- Presents solutions to a host of common, everyday grammatical problems- References current events to bring relevance to the grammar (fronted adverbials anyone?)- Looks at historical usage to illustrate how the English language has evolved, and continues to evolve- Gives guidance on appropriate usage where more than one way of saying something exists- Distinguishes between spoken and written grammar where appropriate- includes advice on vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation and style- Compares North American and British grammar, and includes Englishes from around the world- Charming drawings to illustrate the playfulness in the English language- Grammar guide backed by data and researchTrue to the Chambers name, this field guide is as much quirky as it is informative. It is the perfect gift for any language lover, student, teacher, struggling parent or carer supporting their child's schooling, the grammar purist or the grammar descriptivist.
McCarthy's Field Guide to Grammar: Natural English Usage and Style
by Michael McCarthyYou ain't gonna like it: bad grammar's not so bad. - The TimesRemember all those grammar rules from school? No? Most of us don't. Mike McCarthy, renowned corpus linguist and co-author of the 900-page Cambridge Grammar of English answers the awkward questions that regularly bother us about English grammar. In this helpful A-Z field guide, McCarthy tells us what the conventional rules are as well as shows us what people are writing or saying now and gives simple reasons why you might choose one or the other so that you can speak and write with confidence.Through witty and entertaining examples pulled from 50 years of teaching, 40 years of field notes picked from books, newspapers, letters, radio and TV, etc., and shamelessly eavesdropping on people's conversations in public spaces, and a British and American English computer database, McCarthy has created a book to browse and enjoy, as well as a useful reference to keep on your bookshelf.Why a Field Guide to grammar?- A to Z format makes it easy to access and to find what you're looking for- Presents solutions to a host of common, everyday grammatical problems- References current events to bring relevance to the grammar (fronted adverbials anyone?)- Looks at historical usage to illustrate how the English language has evolved, and continues to evolve- Gives guidance on appropriate usage where more than one way of saying something exists- Distinguishes between spoken and written grammar where appropriate- includes advice on vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, punctuation and style- Compares North American and British grammar, and includes Englishes from around the world- Charming drawings to illustrate the playfulness in the English language- Grammar guide backed by data and researchTrue to the Chambers name, this field guide is as much quirky as it is informative. It is the perfect gift for any language lover, student, teacher, struggling parent or carer supporting their child's schooling, the grammar purist or the grammar descriptivist.
McGonigal’s Worm
by R. A. LaffertyIt had happened--no question of it. Now how could it be made to unhappen?
McIlvaine's Star
by August DerlethOld Thaddeus McIlvaine discovered a dark star and took it for his own. Thus he inherited a dark destiny—or did he?
McIntyre and Coventry
by Lisa AndelBusiness and pleasure do mix.At least it does for T.J. Coventry, minor magic using partner, of McIntyre and Coventry Private Investigations.Tired of her partner Rand McIntyre--half werewolf and all wolf--spending more time getting laid than taking care of business, T.J. decides it's time to turn the tables.Repeatedly.Rand has always wanted T.J. for himself, but her five brothers had threatened to castrate him if he touches her. When she suddenly starts having sex with different men, he knows he has to do something, even at the risk of his ... pride.Then T.J. takes what should be a routine case. A man has gone missing, and she's been asked to find him.Turns out the man is missing for a very good reason.And now that reason has McIntyre and Coventry in its sights ...
McKay's Bees: A Novel (Phoenix Fiction Ser.)
by Thomas McMahon&“An impressively original novel. . . . comic in its vision [yet] serious, constantly surprising in its twists of plot and its reflections upon life.&” —Wall Street Journal Moving from Massachusetts to Kansas in 1855 with his new wife and a group of German carpenters, Gordon McKay is dead set on making his fortune raising bees—undaunted by Missouri border ruffians, newly-minted Darwinism, or the unsettled politics of a country on the brink of civil war. &“Humorous and generous yet sometimes disconcertingly fatalistic, McMahon's storytelling is based on an irresistible curiosity about how the world works..&” —Alida Becker, New York Times Book Review &“Truly a gem—an elegantly simple construct full of light and surprise.&” —Jean Strouse, Newsweek &“A literary miracle--a tale defying gravity and all manner of other rules that ground the narratives of most storytellers.&” —Douglas Bauer, Boston Globe &“McMahon, in such a short novel, should not have been able to bring coherence out of Darwin and Lincoln, bees and machines, East and West, honey and blood. . . . That he manages—that wit, irony, gentleness, passion, and knowledge conspire so successfully—is a wonder of craft.&” —John Leonard, New York Times &“[McMahon's novels] combine sophisticated scientific lore with a well-developed sense of human-ness. They are learned, funny, spiritual, and sexy. It would not be disgraceful to compare them with the work of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Indeed, McMahon is a kind of Yankee magic realist, mixing the fantastic with the ordinary so seamlessly.&” —Toronto Globe & Mail
McKinley: The Witch Of Ivanov
by Sharlene FrancesKomarov eyed the person in front of him with determination; he would soon get her to stop smiling. Mac was surprised that Komarov even knew her name; she had imagined that he thought she was called ‘That Girl.' “The reason you are here is simple. You are to be the Village Witch. Do you have any questions?” Sascha and Anya mentally braced themselves, staring down at their shoes. “Oh, yes, I do, actually; thank you for asking.”Mac's expression was serious and sincere, even respectful. The other two did not dare look up, not even for a second. “I absolutely loved every minute I spent with this book - McKinley is such a wonderful character, and it's an interesting and quirky storyline, fast-paced and emotionally captivating... really, really great.” –Fiona Rom - Editor
McMurdo Village
by A. A. CaddyWhat happened to Fred 12? The asteroid made the planet fall, but its location is unknown. McMurdo Village in Antarctica is settling down to life post the 2047 catastrophe. Dense forest covers most of the planet. Something strange is Iurking in the forest outside of the village, as well as the prehistoric creatures. What can it mean? All inhabitants of the planet are located in the village, even the scientists that were scattered around Antarctica. An expedition to the former Island of Crete comes across a lost city in what was the Mediterranean Sea. What could it be? The McMurdo team make some startling discoveries in the city some that will change the history of the human race. How will these discoveries affect the remaining vestiges of people left on the earth? In McMurdo village, something is stirring: a huge dark shadow falls over the village. The ground is shaking and people are running around terrified. What is happening? Can the village survive?
Me & Mr. Cigar
by Gibby HaynesFrom the wild and wonderful mind of Gibby Haynes—world famous Butthole Surfers front man/lyricist and self-proclaimed eternal Texan adolescent—comes the surreal tale of seventeen-year-old Oscar Lester and his trusted dog, Mr. Cigar. Oscar and his dog have made a pretty good life for themselves, despite the fact that Oscar’s family has all but vanished—his father is dead; his mother has a new boyfriend. His older sister, Rachel, fled five years ago . . . right after Mr. Cigar bit off her hand. Despite the freak accident, Oscar knows his dog is no menace. Mr. Cigar is a loyal protector: a supernatural creature that can exact revenge, communicate telepathically, and manipulate car doors and windows with ease. So, when Rachel—now twenty-two and an artist living in New York—calls out of the blue and claims she’s being held hostage, Oscar sees an opportunity to make things right between them. He races north, intent on both saving Rachel and fleeing the mysterious evil forces targeting his dog. And it’s only by embarking on this dual quest that Oscar starts to untangle his own life and understand the bizarre reality of Mr. Cigar
Me & My Monsters: Monster Manners (Me & My Monsters)
by Rory GrowlerEddie can't believe it when he found THREE FURRY MONSTERS living in his basement. Fiend, Haggis and Norman are teh stinkiest and craziest friends he could wish for! When Eddie sees a chance for the monsters to live upstairs he decides to teach them human manners so they can stay for good. But when Fiend, Haggis and Norman start acting like serious grown-ups the whole family want things to go back to normal - QUICKLY!
Me & My Monsters: Monster School (Me & My Monsters)
by Rory GrowlerEddie can't believe it when he finds THREE FURRY MONSTERS living in his basement. Fiend, Haggis and Norman are the stinkiest, craziest friends he could wish for!Eddie's school report is due and he's determined to stop his mum and dad from reading it. Luckily, his parents are too busy teaching the monsters (who have suddenly decided to improve their minds) to notice. Will Eddie be able to intercept his school report? And can Fiend, Haggis and Norman really learn anything useful...
Me And My Monsters: Monster Mess (Me & My Monsters)
by Rory GrowlerTen-year-old Eddie couldn't believe it when he found three furry monsters living in the basement of his house. Fiend, Haggis and Norman are the naughtiest, stinkiest, craziest friends he could wish for!But now his Mum, Dad and sister are in on the secret too, can the Carlson family learn to live with their newly adopted monsters? When Fiend, Haggis and Norman make one mess too many, Eddie's Mum tells them they need to learn to clean up . . . OR ELSE. Can Eddie teach the monsters to be tidy?
Me And My Monsters: Monsters in the Basement (Me & My Monsters)
by Rory GrowlerEddie and his family have just moved into their new home at 12 St Olave's Avenue. But what they don't know, is that their house is already inhabited by three furry monsters - Fiend, Haggis and Norman! They live in the basement and are the naughtiest, stinkiest, craziest friends Eddie could wish for! But how long can he keep them a secret from his parents and sister?
Me Oh Maya (Time Warp Trio #13)
by Jon ScieszkaJoe, Fred, and Sam find themselves whisked by The Book to the main ring-ball court in Chichen Itza, Mexico, in 1000 A.D., where they must play for their lives against a Mayan High Priest who cheats.
Me and My Dad
by Robin ShawFrom the award-winning animator of The Snowman and the Snowdog, Ethel & Ernest and We're Going on a Bear Hunt, this imaginative adventure is a visual feast and the perfect gift for Father's Day. There is nothing more exciting that a trip down the road with Dad. There are snapping crocodiles, stomping dinosaurs, sleeping princesses and golden treasure - but that's not even the best bit. The best bit's at the end...'A beautifully simple story that keeps you guessing until the very end.' Helen Oxenbury'An absolute delight. Destined to become one of my all-time favourite picture books.' Kristina Stephenson'A nourishing treasure trove of a book.' Steven Lenton'Every detail draws you into a beautiful story created by a master of the coloured pencil.' Fiona Woodcock'Warmly observed scenes drawn with charm and sprinkled with extraordinary detail. This is hot chocolate with marshmallows disguised as a book.' Benji DaviesThis is Robin Shaw's first book for children.Follow Robin Shaw on Twitter at @RobinPeeShaw.
Me and My Dragon (Me and My Dragon)
by David BiedrzyckiWho wouldn't want a pet dragon? See what raising a friendly dragon might look like in this hilarious read aloud about a boy and his pet. While dragons may not be the most traditional of pets we come to learn how, Sparky, would be the perfect pet and pal. From helpful tips on how to pick a dragon, what to do when your dragon misbehaves, and what NOT to feed them (broccoli). Clever and wry text paired with bright and comedic illustrations will make Me and My Dragon a storytime favorite for kids and adults alike.
Me and My Dragon: Christmas Spirit (Me and My Dragon)
by David BiedrzyckiChristmas is coming, and our young hero wants to buy his best friend, Dragon, the perfect present. He and Dragon take job after hilarious job, earning enough to buy a deluxe Knight Boy action set—but they eventually realize that the best part of Christmas is sharing what you have with those in need. In the third book of David Biedrzycki's series about a boy and his pet dragon, we learn the true meaning of Christmas—and have a great time doing it. This book has it all: holiday cheer, humor, a meaningful message and a ton of heart.
Me and My Shadow
by Katie MacalisterA Stalker From Hell May Northcott is a woman at the end of her rope. She'd almost gotten used to her employer, the ex-demon lord Magoth, spending his days hanging around her home and interrupting her private moments with her lover, Gabriel. Then trouble appears on her doorstep in the form of a nearly dead man. With May fighting to control the dragon shard, Magoth wrangling to regain his position and powers, and a mysterious and deadly dragon bent on their destruction, Gabriel has his work cut out for him. Now he'll have to claw his way through all the distractions and convince May that their love is strong enough to conquer all enemies.
Me and My Shadow (Silver Dragons #3)
by Katie MacalisterMay Northcott is at the end of her tether. Her demon boss has moved in and is making life hell. Her scorching hot dragon lover seems to think everything can be solved with a fiery kiss. And worse still, she's being shadowed by her ditsy twin sister - a naiad who simply can't seem to stay out of trouble. The arrival of a nearly-dead man on May's doorstep could be the final spark that sets light to their tinder-box world. And with dragon war imminent, it's looking increasingly like it will be up to May (and her watery shadow) to stop it before the fire consumes them all, and their lives end up in smoke . . .
Me encontré en ti: Las brujas de Caspe
by Francine J.C.Extraños sucesos rodearán la existencia de Zoe. Solo el amor de dos hombres podrá ayudarla a encontrar el camino más fácil pero nadie está preparado para la resolución final. Zoe Valmes es una joven arquitecta y restauradora muy reservada. A duras penas se relaciona con nadie. Un día, su jefe, le informa de que los han empleado para una obra millonaria, la cual tiene que ser ejecutada de inmediato. Se trata de la restauración de una casa-palacio del siglo XVI en Caspe. En cuanto se pone en camino, empieza tener visiones extrañas y se siente atraída como por un imán hacia el lugar. Una vez allí conocerá al dueño de la casa, Duarte Luño, un acaudalado marchante de arte y a Alberto, un joven del pueblo que perdió la vista en un accidente de tráfico y que se siente atraído por Zoe y su exquisito olor a jazmín. A medida que pasa los días en la casa-palacio de los Luño, Zoe Valmes va descubriendo cosas de su pasado que había olvidado. Ya no recordaba su infancia, su mente estaba bloqueada. Al indagar en su vida, van encajando las piezas y cobran sentido las cosas que le están ocurriendo en este insólito y siniestro lugar. Ha nacido en esta tierra, forma parte de ella mucho más de lo que nunca se hubiera podido imaginar. Sabe quién son las brujas de Caspe y debe averiguar cómo retenerlas. Zoe buscará consuelo en los brazos de Alberto y Duarte. Parece que solo estando con ellos consigue sentirse lo suficientemente segura como para afrontar los terribles cambios que está sufriendo. Las brujas y demonios ahora se han vuelto algo común en su vida. Solo la fuerza del amor inquebrantable de uno de sus pretendientes le hará ver el buen camino. En él se encontrará a sí misma y la llenará de energía. Aunque el poder de las tinieblas es muy tentador e intentarán seducirla para que se decante por el lado más oscuro de su alma.
Me vestiré de Medianoche (Mundodisco #Volumen 38)
by Terry PratchettLa cuarta novela protagonizada por Tiffany Dolorido y los Nac Mac Feegle, cierre de esta encantadora subserie del Mundodisco pensada para los lectores más jóvenes (y para los no tan jóvenes), que se inició con Los pequeños hombres libres y siguió en Un sombrero de cielo y La corona de hielo. Con casi dieciséis años, Tiffany Dolorido ya es una bruja en pleno derecho. Ha pasado varios años estudiando con brujas veteranas y ahora ejerce el oficio sola en su tierra natal, la Caliza. Lleva a cabo esas partes de la brujería que no son nada divertidas ni glamurosas, no hacen saltar chispas, no tienen nada que ver con varitas, y de las que rara vez se oye hablar: cuida a los necesitados. Pero alguien, o algo, está fomentando el miedo, inculcando oscuras ideas contra las brujas y resucitando rumores muy desagradables sobre ellas. De repente, el simple hecho de llevar un sombrero puntiagudo puede traer muchos problemas. Aun peor, todo apunta a que el culpable sea un misterioso fantasma que está persiguiendo a una joven bruja en especial. Y ya casi ha dado con ella... Con la ayuda de sus diminutos aliados azules, Tiffany deberá encontrar y acabar con este malestar atacando su raíz. Porque si Tiffany cae, la Caliza entera caerá con ella. La crítica ha dicho...«Tiffany, la bruja adolescente, es una de las creaciones [de Pratchett] más extraordinarias hasta el momento.»Time Out «Aunque sabe bien cómo tejer una historia, lo realmente divertido en los libros de Pratchett es su inventiva, que la podemos ver línea a línea [...] Y, escribiendo mejor que nunca, nos hace reír un montón.»The Sunday Times
Me vestiré de medianoche (Mundodisco #38)
by Terry PratchettLa cuarta novela protagonizada por Tiffany Dolorido y los Nac Mac Feegle, cierre de esta encantadora subserie del Mundodisco pensada para los lectores más jóvenes (y para los no tan jóvenes), que se inició con Los pequeños hombres libres y siguió en Un sombrero de cielo y La corona de hielo. Con casi dieciséis años, Tiffany Dolorido ya es una bruja en pleno derecho. Ha pasado varios años estudiando con brujas veteranas y ahora ejerce el oficio sola en su tierra natal, la Caliza. Lleva a cabo esas partes de la brujería que no son nada divertidas ni glamurosas, no hacen saltar chispas, no tienen nada que ver con varitas, y de las que rara vez se oye hablar: cuida a los necesitados. Pero alguien, o algo, está fomentando el miedo, inculcando oscuras ideas contra las brujas y resucitando rumores muy desagradables sobre ellas. De repente, el simple hecho de llevar un sombrero puntiagudo puede traer muchos problemas. Aun peor, todo apunta a que el culpable sea un misterioso fantasma que está persiguiendo a una joven bruja en especial. Y ya casi ha dado con ella... Con la ayuda de sus diminutos aliados azules, Tiffany deberá encontrar y acabar con este malestar atacando su raíz. Porque si Tiffany cae, la Caliza entera caerá con ella. La crítica ha dicho...«Tiffany, la bruja adolescente, es una de las creaciones [de Pratchett] más extraordinarias hasta el momento.»Time Out «Aunque sabe bien cómo tejer una historia, lo realmente divertido en los libros de Pratchett es su inventiva, que la podemos ver línea a línea [...] Y, escribiendo mejor que nunca, nos hace reír un montón.»The Sunday Times
Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me (Me vs. the Multiverse #1)
by S. G. WilsonWhat if you suddenly met someone who's you--only better? That's what happens in this hilarious new series for fans of Stuart Gibb's Moon Base Alpha and quirky sci-fi animated shows like Rick and Morty and Regular Show.It all starts with a note folded into the shape of an origami octopus: "Hi, Me. Yes, you. You're me, and I'm you." If you believe this and the other origami notes that follow--which middle schooler Meade Macon absolutely, positively does NOT--the concept of parallel dimensions is true, and there is a convention full of alternate versions of Meade waiting for his RSVP. It's got to be a joke.Except . . . the octopus is an origami fold Meade thought he invented. And the note writer has a lot of intel on him that nobody else should know. I mean, he's told his best friend Twig a lot about himself, but he's definitely kept mum about that time he sleepwalk-peed into his Lego container when he was six. Could Me Con be a real thing? And why does the origami stalker want him to go so badly anyway?
Mean Machine
by Aleksandr VoinovFor a boxer ravaged by guilt and in deep denial of his desires, a fight beyond the ring might yield his greatest prize. In a dystopian UK devastated by austerity and ruled by corporate interests, Brooklyn Marshall was a happily married London police officer—until an accident resulted in the death of a protester connected to a powerful family. Now he takes out his anger and pain on his opponents, fighting for the company that took him into stewardship after his conviction and disgrace—and which all but owns him. Wealthy barrister Nathaniel Bishop fulfills his dream of a family when he adopts a daughter. He can’t resist researching her allegedly violent criminal father, but Brook isn’t at all what he expects. He’s fascinating… and maybe worthy of redemption. Through legal sleight of hand, Nathaniel thinks he can overturn Brook’s conviction. Brook has learned the hard way not to trust anyone, let alone a privileged man who’s purchased his “time.” But as they get to know each other, he allows himself to hope. With his fights getting deadlier, hope might be the only thing to carry Brook through.