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Mechanical Failure (Epic Failure #1)
by Joe ZiejaThe Two Hundred Years (And Counting) Peace Treaty led to inept military bureaucracy, and no one is more perfectly suited to take advantage of it than R. Wilson Rogers (don't ask what the 'R' stands for). After drinking, gambling, and swindling his way through the military, he's ready for something bigger: professional space pirate.But pirating is risky, namely it's illegal, even in space. And when Rogers is arrested attempting to pull off his biggest con yet, his sentence is re-enlistment. More drinking, grilling, and poker? Rogers couldn't agree fast enough.However, the military he left is not the military he finds upon boarding the MPS FLAGSHIP. A conspiracy is afoot, with soldiers doing actual soldier things and AI-droids handling sensitive intelligence. Rogers is the only one who questions the droids' information, but the bureaucracy doesn't care. Which means his worst nightmare: he might have to do actual work to prevent a war.
Mechanical Failure (Epic Failure Trilogy #1)
by Joe ZiejaA smooth-talking ex-sergeant, accustomed to an easygoing peacetime military, unexpectedly rejoins the fleet and finds soldiers preparing for the strangest thing—war.The two hundred years’ (and counting) peace is a time of tranquility that hasn’t been seen since...well, never. Mankind in the Galactic Age had finally conquered war, so what was left for the military to do but drink and barbecue? That’s the kind of military that Sergeant R. Wilson Rogers lived in before he left the fleet to become a smuggler. But it turns out that smuggling is hard. Like getting-arrested-for-dealing-with-pirates-and-forced-back-into-service kind of hard. It doesn’t seem so bad—the military was a perpetual tiki party anyway—but when Rogers returns after only a year away, something has changed. These are soldiers—actual soldiers doing actual soldier things like preparing for a war that Rogers is sure doesn’t exist. Rogers vows to put a stop to all this nonsense—even if it means doing actual work. With an experienced ear for military double-speak, Zieja has created a remarkable and sarcastic adventure.
System Failure (Epic Failure Trilogy #3)
by Joe ZiejaWar is spreading through the galaxy—and it’s becoming abundantly clear that there’s an outside force at play in this explosive and hilarious new installment of the Epic Failure series that reads like Catch-22 meets David Weber. With the galaxy thrown into chaos by mutual breaches of the Two Hundred Years’ peace, what seemed like an isolated incident on the Thelicosa/Merida border has become an epidemic. In the midst of this chaos, the Thelicosan and Meridan fleets on their respective borders have come to a sort of tense peace after the events in Book II but now it’s clear: somebody wants war. And it’s not the Free Systems of the galaxy. No. It’s a mom-and-pop convenience store gone galactic. It’s the purveyors of balloons and nachos and supplies for bowling lanes. It’s the company that made the droids and a large part of the technology that all of the Free Systems are using in their militaries. It’s Snaggardirs. And they want to snag it all.
Mandelbrot the Magnificent: A Novella
by Liz Ziemska"Liz Ziemska has fashioned a beautiful story about one famous survivor and the magic and mathematics he’s brought to the world." —Karen Joy FowlerMandelbrot the Magnificent is a stunning, magical pseudo-biography of Benoit Mandelbrot as he flees into deep mathematics to escape the rise of HitlerBorn in the Warsaw ghetto and growing up in France during the rise of Hitler, Benoit Mandelbrot found escape from the cruelties of the world around him through mathematics. Logic sometimes makes monsters, and Mandelbrot began hunting monsters at an early age. Drawn into the infinite promulgations of formulae, he sinks into secret dimensions and unknown wonders.His gifts do not make his life easier, however. As the Nazis give up the pretense of puppet government in Vichy France, the jealousy of Mandelbrot’s classmates leads to denunciation and disaster. The young mathematician must save his family with the secret spaces he’s discovered, or his genius will destroy them.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Fool Your Senses
by Deborah Zigenis-LoweryYour senses are an amazing part of the human body. They allow you to see, smell, hear, and taste things! Did you know you can trick them? Learn about the different optical illusions that will make your senses go wild!
The Educational Prophecies of Aldous Huxley: The Visionary Legacy of Brave New World, Ape and Essence and Island (Routledge International Studies in the Philosophy of Education)
by Ronald ZiglerThe visionary legacy of Aldous Huxley is as relevant today as ever. Huxley possessed a sober understanding of the human condition as well as an inspired vision of the human potential. This volume presents an interdisciplinary examination and appreciation of Aldous Huxley’s three visionary novels – Brave New World (1932), Ape and Essence (1948), and Island (1962) – to reveal the extent to which Huxley’s prognoses into our possible futures was prophetic. The author assesses each novel to reveal the foresights that define our current educational, social, religious, political, and economic institutions, while also exposing our conflicts within those institutions. This volume examines the educational, cultural and technological changes that have shaped our society since Huxley’s work, with special reference to the enduring legacy of educational philosopher John Dewey. It offers profound insights into the educational forces and moral foundations of our society that shape us, both inside and outside of our schools. It is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on all three of Huxley’s visionary novels and detail their relevance to our world today.
Rosefinch Royal Lady: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Gong ZiGongYiin the south of the mountain there is a vermillion bird it's wings cover the sky its beak is multi-colored snake neck fish tail and crimson mystical marks si huo who rules the summer resides in the forest flings his hands over fu sang recording the life and death of others beautiful beautiful beautiful she is the monarch of the autumn — — pangu xiu lan's beginning book
Alexander Graham Bell #7
by Denis Zilber Ann HoodIn Book 7 of The Treasure Chest, Maisie and Felix meet a young Alexander Graham Bell (the inventor of the telephone) in Edinborough, Scotland, just as he leaves for a year with his grandfather, an elocutionist, in London. When the twins get separated from Alexander, they join the thousands of orphans in the streets of Victorian London. Maisie becomes an orange seller and Felix a chimney sweep as they search the foggy streets for Alexander...and each other. Back at home, they cope with the upcoming wedding of Great Uncle Thorne, who makes them leave Elm Medona and return to the upstairs servants quarters. Includes great non-fiction content with biographies of Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Dickens and Ann Hood's Favorite Facts from her research!
Amelia Earhart #8
by Denis Zilber Ann HoodAnn Hood's "delightful" (NYT) historical series continues with one of America's great female heroes! Great-Uncle Thorne sends Maisie, Felix, and the Ziff twins on a dangerous trip back in time through The Treasure Chest and into the Congo to find Amy Pickworth, Thorne's missing aunt. When Maisie and Felix get separated from the twins, they use the magic of The Treasure Chest and find themselves in early twentieth-century Kansas with a young girl named Amelia Earhart. Every Treasure Chest book features a biography of the featured historical figure along with Ann's Favorite Facts from her research!
Leonardo da Vinci #9
by Denis Zilber Ann HoodTravel back in time to Renaissance Italy with the Robbins twins! In book nine of The Treasure Chest, Maisie and Felix continue to learn the magic of Elm Medona and the Pickworth family history. In the latest adventure, the twins travel to fifteenth- century Italy and meet a young Leonardo da Vinci. Every Treasure Chest book features a biography of the featured historical figure along with Ann's Favorite Facts from her research!
Barney Sweet Dreams
by Brooke ZimmermanRead favorite bedtime stories, poems and lullabies with Barney and his friends. Picture descriptions present.
The Rosemary Spell
by Virginia Zimmerman"Rosie makes a sweet but stubborn protagonist, and she approaches the disappearance of her friend with a sense of pragmatism that balances the more magical elements of the story, making this a compelling blend of mystery and fantasy." —Bulletin "The incorporation of Shakespearean references and poetry gives the story a more mature feel and balances the youthful earnestness of Rosie and Adam. The mystery and magic are subtle, but the little clues that pop up keep the story tense." —School Library Journal * "Plays and lore of Shakespeare trickle through this expertly plotted novel, which will leaving lovers of—and newcomers to—the Bard wanting more." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Zimmerman provides a wonderful blend of literary puzzles, adventure, and musings over memory and identity." —Booklist "[Zimmerman] deftly weaves the difficulty of loss into a tale of triumph, Rosemary's strength of character keeping her buoyed through the emotional tumult she must navigate to save her friend...A spellbinding story about friendship and the power of prose." —Kirkus &“Avid middle-grade readers, Shakespeare buffs and poets will revel in Zimmerman's earnest and engaging exploration of memory and memory loss, loss in general, growing up, evolving friendships, and the joy and power of words.&” —Shelf Awareness —
Menage: Climax Rush
by M. Zimmermann Kathleen Hope"Spreiz deine Beine.", befahl die Stimme hinter ihr und sie gehorchte nur zu bereitwillig. Riley fiel vor ihr auf die Knie, während Michael sie weiterhin mit einer Kombination aus Lust und sanftem Schmerz in den Wahnsinn trieb; ihre Nippel zwickend, ehe er erst den einen und dann den anderen in seinen Mund saugte. Sie konnte spüren, wie Riley sie berührte, als die Finger zurückkehrten und ihre Nippel härter zwickten. Er strich ihren Tanga beiseite, um ihre triefend nasse Vagina zu entblößen. Sie rieb schneller über ihren Kitzler und ließ die Finger des Fremden über ihre Spalte gleiten. Er teilte dann ihre Lippen, öffnete sie weit, soweit, dass sie sich entblößt fühlte, wie noch nie in ihrem Leben. Ihre Schamlippen noch immer geteilt, wanderte seine andere Hand zu ihren Oberschenkeln. Seine Augen hingen an ihrer Möse als er zwei Finger in sie hineingleiten ließ und seinen Halt an ihren Schamlippen nie lockerte. Er tauchte seine Finger nur einmal hinein und wieder heraus und ließ sie dann tief in sie gleiten, beobachtete sie eingehend, während Michael den Druck auf ihre Brustwarzen erhöhte. Plötzlich war es zu viel. Es waren nur kurze Augenblicke gewesen, doch sie wusste, dass sie sich nicht zurückhalten konnte, selbst wenn sie es wollte. Ihr Körper bäumte sich auf, zuckte um die zwei Finger in ihrem Inneren als sie laut stöhnte und sich ihrem ersten Orgasmus durch zwei fremde Männer hingab...
The Best Son-in-law (Volume 1 #1)
by Gong ZiMoYe Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife! All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.
The Best Son-in-law: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Gong ZiMoYe Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife!All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.
The Best Son-in-law: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Gong ZiMoYe Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife!All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 16 (Volume 16 #16)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 17 (Volume 17 #17)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.
Top Immortal Emperor in the City: Volume 10 (Volume 10 #10)
by Mu ZiMuHeng Yanlin was an ordinary man on Earth and transmitted to a world of cultivators. After going through untold hardships, he finally evolved into the supreme Immortal Emperor. With his unrivalled power, he thought he could go back to the Earth and reunite with his parents.However, when he was opening the portal to the Earth, the Lord of Time, who was in ambush, attacked him. He lost his entire cultivation base and transported to the Earth in a parallel universe. Without his power, he was nothing but an ordinary man in this world. Moreover, he would never expected that he would become the kept man of a CEO, the granddaughter of the man who saved his life.What happened between the female CEO and Heng Yanlin?Would he be able to regain his cultivation, go back to the world where he belonged and reunite with his family?☆About the Author☆Mu Zi Mu is a Chinese web novel writer, whose works focus on urban life. He prefers to write interesting stories in an exquisite writing style.