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Bodyguard Rescue
by Donna YoungTHE HUNTED...Nuclear physicist Kate MacAlister had made a valuable scientific breakthrough and someone wanted her formula badly enough to kill for it.... But staging her disappearance only brought her face-to-face with Roman D’Amato-the enigmatic man who’d broken her heart years ago.Now, it seemed the only way to keep one step ahead of the dangerous men on her trail-and keep her research safe-was to join forces with Roman, the stalwart bodyguard who made her pulse race. But solving the clues to the perilous puzzle that only brought them closer together seemed less daunting than facing the feelings provoked by Roman’s tender touch....
Bodyguard . . . to Bridegroom?
by Nikki LoganHer brooding bodyguard... Christmas has always been the loneliest time of year for heiress Sera Blaise so, after a PR disaster, escaping to a desert paradise seems like the perfect solution! Until she meets her brooding bodyguard, Brad Kruger, whose delicious presence is far more distracting than reassuring! Brad learned a long time ago to listen to his head and never to his heart, but watching Sera come alive in the magic of the desert makes him question his one golden rule. Will this bodyguard vow to love, honor and protect?
Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race, and Gender in Black Women's Speculative Fiction
by Sami SchalkIn Bodyminds Reimagined Sami Schalk traces how black women's speculative fiction complicates the understanding of bodyminds—the intertwinement of the mental and the physical—in the context of race, gender, and (dis)ability. Bridging black feminist theory with disability studies, Schalk demonstrates that this genre's political potential lies in the authors' creation of bodyminds that transcend reality's limitations. She reads (dis)ability in neo-slave narratives by Octavia Butler (Kindred) and Phyllis Alesia Perry (Stigmata) not only as representing the literal injuries suffered under slavery, but also as a metaphor for the legacy of racial violence. The fantasy worlds in works by N. K. Jemisin, Shawntelle Madison, and Nalo Hopkinson—where werewolves have obsessive-compulsive-disorder and blind demons can see magic—destabilize social categories and definitions of the human, calling into question the very nature of identity. In these texts, as well as in Butler’s Parable series, able-mindedness and able-bodiedness are socially constructed and upheld through racial and gendered norms. Outlining (dis)ability's centrality to speculative fiction, Schalk shows how these works open new social possibilities while changing conceptualizations of identity and oppression through nonrealist contexts.
Bodyslick
by Sibley John HFrom writer and artist Sibley comes an unforgettable new novel set in the year 2031, where gangs, guns, and genetic engineering rule.
Bog Girl: from Orange World and Other Stories (A Vintage Short)
by Karen RussellIn this revelatory story about first love from Karen Russell&’s Orange World, a young man falls in love with a two thousand year old girl that he&’s extracted from a mass of peat in a Northern European bog. Through a darkly comic lens, Russell explores the vertigo of falling in and out of love, and the way that our shallow projections and fairytale fantasies can cover over the mysterious reality of another human being. A Vintage Short.
Boggart And Fen: Number 3 in series
by Garry KilworthMallmoc's towering iron land-ship is cutting a devastating path through Liofwende. Flanked by an army of Ulcugga fairies, the evil warlock appears unstoppable. His only foes are a boy from England, a boggart and a talking rat with a food fixation. Or so he believes. Word has yet to reach his ears of the faerie armies that march to confront him, or of the gnomes devising a cunning scheme to waylay his terrible machine. All Spiggot and Jack must do is buy these allies some time ... but how?Boggart and Fen is the spellbinding conclusion to one of the warmest, most compelling fantasy series of recent years.
Boggart And Fen: Number 3 in series (Knights of the Liofwende #3)
by Garry KilworthMallmoc's towering iron land-ship is cutting a devastating path through Liofwende. Flanked by an army of Ulcugga fairies, the evil warlock appears unstoppable. His only foes are a boy from England, a boggart and a talking rat with a food fixation. Or so he believes. Word has yet to reach his ears of the faerie armies that march to confront him, or of the gnomes devising a cunning scheme to waylay his terrible machine. All Spiggot and Jack must do is buy these allies some time ... but how?Boggart and Fen is the spellbinding conclusion to one of the warmest, most compelling fantasy series of recent years.
Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies
by Scott Westerfeld Craig PhillipsTHE WORLD OF UGLIES, SET IN OUR NOT-SO-DISTANT FUTURE,is a complex place filled with bubbly technology and lingo, yet bogus rules about status and appearance. That's why a guide to the world of uglies has been requisitioned from the hole in the wall. Inside you'll find: A rundown on all the cliques, from Crims and Cutters to tech-heads and surge-monkeys The complete history, starting with the destruction of the oil bug to the launch of Extras in space How all those awesome gadgets came to be: hoverboards, eyescreens, skintennas, sneak suits... PLUS an exclusive look at Scott Westerfeld's first draft of Extras -- starring Hiro, not Aya. And so much more, it's mind-wrecking.
Bohemian Gospel: A Novel (Bohemian Gospel) (The\bohemian Trilogy Ser. #1)
by Dana Chamblee CarpenterSet against the historical reign of the Golden and Iron King, Bohemian Gospel is the remarkable tale of a bold and unusual girl on a quest to uncover her past and define her destiny. Thirteenth-century Bohemia is a dangerous place for a girl, especially one as odd as Mouse, born with unnatural senses and an uncanny intellect. Some call her a witch. Others call her an angel. Even Mouse doesn’t know who—or what—she is. But she means to find out. When young King Ottakar shows up at the Abbey wounded by a traitor's arrow, Mouse breaks church law to save him and then agrees to accompany him back to Prague as his personal healer. Caught in the undertow of court politics at the castle, Ottakar and Mouse find themselves drawn to each other as they work to uncover the threat against him and to unravel the mystery of her past. But when Mouse's unusual gifts give rise to a violence and strength that surprise everyone—especially herself—she is forced to ask herself: Will she be prepared for the future that awaits her? A heart-thumping, highly original tale in the vein of Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian, Bohemian Gospel heralds the arrival of a fresh new voice for historical fiction.
Bohermore (The Pirate Queen #1)
by Jennifer Rose McMahonA young woman discovers an ancient curse in her Irish family history in this &“excellent debut&” paranormal adventure by the USA Today bestselling author (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Eighteen-year-old Maeve O&’Malley can&’t exactly focus on college when she&’s plagued by visions of the long-dead pirate queen who killed her mother. Now that the spirit is coming for her, Maeve has no choice but to ditch her campus in Boston and head to the west coast of Ireland. Settling into a new life in Galway, Maeve is chasing her dreams—so she can finally end them. When Maeve uncovers an ancient family curse, she learns that the only way to put it to rest is to accept her predestined role in a saga that many thought was only a legend. Her Irish history professor—a man she shouldn&’t be falling for—is the only person who understands the origins of her torment. Now Maeve is on a medieval treasure hunt through Ireland&’s castles and ruins as she tracks the wrathful pirate queen who has her marked for vengeance.
Boiling Blood of Beast: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Su SuThis is a continent of practice and fan ji is a student in a college in the continent of practice fanji is a practitioner he with his own tenacious perseverance and unremitting efforts then gradually defeated the enemy in the school beyond their own he has been seeking to explore the true meaning of practice finally fanji walked out of the college knowing that he didn t have to study any more because he finally got the truth the wind is the same the valley is the same fange stood in a tree near the valley smiling at her past
Bok! Bok! Boom! (Kung Pow Chicken #2)
by Cyndi MarkoEveryone’s favorite avian superhero must rescue an opera singer from a mad scientist in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book.Gordon Blue is not a normal second grader. He’s Fowladelphia’s superhero, Kung Pow Chicen! Gordon and his family are at the opera when the show turns fowl—the star singer gets chicknapped! Does world-famous sound scientist have big plans for the singer’s big voice? Kung Pow Chicken must stop this mad scientist before it’s too late!Praise for Let’s Get Cracking!“A perfectly puntastic page-turner. Hybrids of comics and traditional pictures, the goofy all-color illustrations propel the fast-moving, high-interest story. ‘Ham and eggs!’—you don’t want to miss this!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Just the thing for beginning readers.” —Publishers Weekly“Step aside, Captain Underpants! There is a new hero in town—this time, with feathers. . . . Fresh, funny, and packed with full-color illustrations, this new transitional series will be an instant hit with readers looking for silly fun and a touch of mystery.” —Booklist
Bold (Kris Longknife #14)
by Mike ShepherdKris Longknife "can kick, shoot, and punch her way out of any dangerous situation,"* and her latest adventure in the New York Times bestelling series is as perilous as they come... Despite her role as a fleet Admiral and protector of a planetary system, Kris is still beholden to her great grandfather King Raymond's commands. She has been personally selected for a mission that, should she succeed, will save millions of lives. The Peterwald Empire is in the midst of civil war. On one side is the tyrannical Empress, on the other is the last person Kris ever wants to see again--Grand Duchess Vicky Peterwald. Due to their shared history, the Emperor believes Kris can mediate between the factions and bring about peace. But before Kris even begins her mission, she survives multiple assassination attempts on her family home world. Someone doesn't want her interfering in the Empire's affairs. Kris immediately suspects Vicky or the Empress, only to learn that it could also be a traitor among her own people... *Sci Fi magazineFrom the Paperback edition.
Bold As Love
by Gwyneth JonesThree extraordinary people in some most extraordinary times:It's Dissolution Summer and as the United Kingdom prepares to break up into separate nations, the Counterculturals have gathered for a festival where everything's allowed. Among them is a talented little brat called Fiorinda, rock and roll princess by birth, searching for her father, the legendary Rufus O'Niall. Instead, she finds Ax Preston, the softly spoken guitarman with bizarre delusions about saving the country from the dark ages. Together with Sage Pender, techno-wizard king of the lads, they join the pop-icon team that's supposed to make the government look cool.Rock Legends. True Romance. A stunning fantasy about England.
Bold As Love: A Near Future Fantasy (S. F. Masterworks Ser.)
by Gwyneth JonesThree extraordinary people in some most extraordinary times: It's Dissolution Summer and as the United Kingdom prepares to break up into separate nations, the Counterculturals have gathered for a festival where everything's allowed. Among them is a talented little brat called Fiorinda, rock and roll princess by birth, searching for her father, the legendary Rufus O'Niall. Instead, she finds Ax Preston, the softly spoken guitarman with bizarre delusions about saving the country from the dark ages. Together with Sage Pender, techno-wizard king of the lads, they join the pop-icon team that's supposed to make the government look cool. Rock Legends. True Romance. A stunning fantasy about England.
Bold Bounty
by Adri AmantiWelsh noblewoman Morwen Angmire awaits the arrival of her betrothed, the Marquis Delmore Le Chevreaux of France. But before the Marquis can arrive to claim her, the Northmen raid her father’s keep and take her and several other women away to the harsh, cold north, where Morwen is claimed by Bjorn Halden, the devilish but handsome son of the village chieftain. As winter comes and sailing is treacherous, Morwen must learn to live as a Viking, while to the south some dark horror has arrived in Wales with the French nobleman. Livestock and peasants are found ravaged by what seems to be a large wolf, and the people live in fear. Forced to play the part of Bjorn’s woman to save her friends, Morwen soon finds life in the village to her liking, and her heart captivated by the Viking who knows so much of the world and its politics and poetry. When Bjorn must leave the village to bring supplies to his people, the Marquis arrives with Morwen’s father and brother to rescue her. Reluctantly, Morwen agrees to leave the Vikings when it becomes apparent the Marquis will kill them all if she refuses him. As they journey back to France, Morwen learns the truth about the beast she has promised to marry. The Marquis Le Chevreaux isn’t just a man. He’s a werewolf. Held prisoner in Le Chevreaux’s home, Morwen can only hope Bjorn finds her before she has to marry the monster and submit to his perverse desires. Trigger Warning: Those who have a history of being victimized, or who are sensitive to violence, should consider purchasing and reading this book carefully. There are scenes, some off screen and some on, of extreme violence, including assault and an attack by a werewolf. Please don’t purchase this book if such scenes may upset or offend you. Thank you.
Bold and Brave-Hearted (Men of Station Six)
by Charlotte MaclayFIREMAN REPORT Name: Jay Tolliver Status: Relieved of duty to recover from injuries sustained in heroic rescueAn earthquake had left celebrity Kimberly Lydell's once-flawless face permanently scarred. And though she withdrew from the world, Kim couldn't forget the strong, brave firefighter who'd risked his life to save hers. When she learned he'd been blinded in a fire, Kim flew to Jay Tolliver's side.Darkness temporarily held Jay prisoner. But he didn't need sight to know Kim was the woman he desired most in the world. Jay would accept her help-and show Kim that real heroes saw beauty with the heart....Men of Station SixThe courage to face danger was in their blood...love for their women ignited their souls.
Boldly Go: Teen Astronauts #2 (Teen Astronauts #2)
by Eric WaltersTeen astronaut Houston Williams is finally headed into outer space. Houston Williams was thrilled to win a scholarship to attend a space program at NASA. What he didn’t realize was that organizers were recruiting people for a cutting-edge research project aimed at studying how space travel affects people of different ages. Now, after months of intense training, Houston is blasting off into space! He and his new friend and former rival, Ashley, are on their way to the International Space Station (ISS) where, along with veteran astronaut Colonel Sanderson, they will be subjected to a variety of experiments. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the politics of space travel are getting complicated. Many feel the money being spent on Mars exploration should be redirected to address issues such as access to clean water and global warming. A planned mission to Mars may be accelerated before funding is canceled, and there is talk of repurposing the ISS crew. Houston doesn't dare say out loud what he's thinking: Is there a chance he could actually be going to Mars? This is the second book in the Teen Astronauts series, following Houston, Is There A Problem?
Bolo
by Keith LaumerUnrivaled in the history of artillery and unsurpassed in its ability to reason, Bolo replaced man in that most human of endeavors: war.In these scintillating tales of the ever-advancing Dinochrome Brigade, the most effective weapons ever devised ell their own story in action-packed chronicles of extra-terrestrial adventure. Bolo: fighting in proud combat as monster saviors of their human creators.
Bolo!
by Keith Laumer David WeberShort stories by David Weber: Miles to Go, The Traitor, With Your Shield, A Time to Kill, and A Brief Technical History of the Bolo by "Felix Hermes".
Bolo: The Annals of the Dinochrome Brigade (Bolo)
by Keith LaumerUnrivaled in the history of artillery and unsurpassed in its ability to reason, Bolo replaced man in that most human of endeavors: war.In these scintillating tales of the ever-advancing Dinochrome Brigade, the most effective weapons ever devised ell their own story in action-packed chronicles of extra-terrestrial adventure. Bolo: fighting in proud combat as monster saviors of their human creators.
Bolt Action: Armies of France and the Allies
by Warlord GamesWorld War II was truly a 'world' war, and many nations joined the fight against Germany and the Axis. This latest supplement for Bolt Action covers the armies of France, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, Holland and Belgium that stood against the German Blitzkrieg, as well as the resistance forces that sprung up in the aftermath of occupation, and other Allied powers, such as China, in the East.
Bolt Action: Armies of Germany
by Warlord GamesHitler's Nazi German blitzkrieg swept across Poland, Norway, Denmark, France, Yugoslavia, Greece, North Africa, and Russia with Panzers, Stukas, Fallschirmjaeger, infantry, and artillery. This book provides Bolt Action players with all of the information they need to field the military forces of Nazi Germany. Detailed army lists allow players to construct German armies for any theatre and any year of the war, including the early campaigns in Poland and France, the dusty tank war in the North African desert, the bloody battles on the Eastern Front, and the final defence of Normandy, occupied France and Germany itself. With dozens of different unit types including Fallschirmjager, Waffen-SS, and the dreaded Tiger tank, players can assemble a huge variety of troops with which to battle their opponents.
Bolt Action: Armies of Imperial Japan
by Warlord GamesFollowing the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defense of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma. With this latest supplement for Bolt Action, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor's fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war.