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The Breast (Vintage International)
by Philip RothLike a latter-day Gregor Samsa, Professor David Kepesh wakes up one morning to find that he has been transformed. But where Kafka's protagonist turned into a giant beetle, the narrator of Philip Roth's richly conceived fantasy has become a 155-pound female breast. What follows is a deliriously funny yet touching exploration of the full implications of Kepesh's metamorphosis—a daring, heretical book that brings us face to face with the intrinsic strangeness of sex and subjectivity.
The Breakwater House
by Pascale QuivigerThis novel by Scotiabank Giller Prize nominee Pascale Quiviger is about the bonds of friendship; the ties between mothers and daughters; the act of creation itself. It's a magical, intricately wrought work of art that reveals layer upon layer, nuance upon nuance. On a sparkling spring day a young woman finds the house of her dreams, complete with a charming garden and windows overlooking the sea. She immediately decides to move in. At first she is happy in her solitude, but soon strange events start to occur. The young woman gradually realizes that her perfect house is mirroring back to her certain shocks and surprises from her past. Seeking to control the situation, she begins to create an imaginary set of woman friends to keep her company, each of them fully unique, each the expression of a deep desire to survive. In this beautiful and moving novel, Pascale Quiviger gives us yet another perfectly realized and powerful tale.
The Breaking of a Wave
by Fabio GenovesiWinner of the Strega Prize: A young girl in Tuscany finds hope amid heartbreak in &“a story about the lonely daydreams of outsiders&” (Kirkus Reviews). Smart, funny thirteen-year-old Luna lives in a small town on the coast of Tuscany. When her beloved brother, Luca, drowns in a surfing accident, Luna&’s mother retreats into herself, while Luna believes that Luca still speaks to her through a whalebone washed up on the nearby shore. At school, stricken by her loss yet determined to carry on, Luna makes a new friend and ally, the eccentric Zot, a boy from Chernobyl. Luna&’s fantasies will soon clash with the lies—even the well-intentioned ones—of the adult world, in this touching, funny, and imaginative novel by the celebrated author of Live Bait.
The Breaking of Northwall: The Pelbar Cycle, Book One (Beyond Armageddon #Bbk. 1)
by Paul O. WilliamsOne thousand years after a devastating and chaotic series of nuclear exchanges, all that is left of the United States of America are scattered, warring tribes and small city-states. One of the latter is Pelbar—proud, civilized, and intolerant of change and new ideas. Rebels and troublemakers are sentenced to a year of exile at the massive midwestern fortress of Northwall, defending Pelbar against the fierce Shumai and Sentani tribes. Restless and brilliant Jestak is a visionary who has seen and learned too much in his distant travels to be content with life in Pelbarigan. During his exile at Northwall, he makes contact with Pelbar’s age-old enemies and risks all to rescue his beloved Tia from nomads armed with long-lost weapons from before the atomic holocaust. Jestak’s daring quest for love brings profound changes to his world. The Breaking of Northwall is the first in a series of seven classic postapocalyptic novels about the Pelbar people. Williams’s fascinating and uniquely optimistic vision of an America long after a nuclear war has enthralled readers for decades.
The Break-in (Busted Labs #2)
by Aidee LadnierSequel to The ApplicantBusted Labs: Book Two Ten years ago, roboticist Forbes Pohle received a visit from time-traveler Oliver Lennox. "Wait for me," Oliver said. Now a decade has come and gone, and Oliver has returned. However, Forbes never dreamed Oliver would reappear as the point man for a gang of technology thieves breaking into his lab. He finds the younger Oliver just as sexy and even more annoying; still, he must convince him their happily-ever-after is meant to be--but he only has the time it takes his robotic cat Jeepers to thwart the thieves to do it. After waiting so long, he could lose everything in the span of seconds.The Applicant was published by Torquere
The Breach with Bonus Material
by Patrick LeeIn the Alaskan wilds, former cop Travis Chase stumbles upon the wreckage of a 747 filled with dead bodies, including the nation's First Lady. Soon Chase is dragged into a battle for the future that revolves around an amazing artifact.
The Breach (Travis Chase Series #1)
by Patrick LeeTrying to regain his life in the Alaskan wilds, ex-con/ex-cop Travis Chase stumbles upon an impossible scene: a crashed 747 passenger jet filled with the murdered dead, including the wife of the President of the United States. Though a nightmare of monumental proportions, it pales before the terror to come, as Chase is dragged into a battle for the future that revolves around an amazing artifact. Allied with a beautiful covert operative whose life he saved. Chase must now play the role he's been destined for-- a pawn of incomprehensible forces or humankind's final hope--as the race toward Apocalypse begins in earnest. Because something is loose in the world. And doomsday is not only possible... it is inevitable.
The Breach
by M.T. HillFrom Philip K. Dick Award-nominated author M.T. Hill, The Breach is a unique science fiction mystery set in the dangerous underground world of the urban exploration scene.Freya Medlock, a reporter at her local paper, is down on her luck and chasing a break. When she's assigned to cover the death of a young climber named Stephen, she might just have the story she needs. Digging into Stephen's life, Freya uncovers a strange photo uploaded to an urban exploration forum not long before he died. It seems to show a weird nest, yet the caption below suggests there's more to it.Freya believes this nest - discovering what it really is and where it's hidden - could be the key to understanding the mysteries surrounding Stephen's death.Soon she meets Shep, a trainee steeplejack with his own secret life. When Shep's not working up chimneys, he's also into urban exploration - undertaking dangerous 'missions' into abandoned and restricted sites. As Shep draws Freya deeper into the urbex scene, the circumstances of Stephen's death become increasingly unsettling - and Freya finds herself risking more and more to get the answers she wants.But neither Freya nor Shep realise that some dark corners are better left unlit.
The Brazilian's Blackmail Bargain (Bedded by Blackmail #7)
by Abby GreenSix months ago Brazilian tycoonCaleb Cameron thought he'd uncoveredMaggie Holland's plot to ruin him-usingseduction! But Maggie was being manipulatedby her stepfather. She'd fallen in love withCaleb-but he vowed never to see her again.After her stepfather dies, Maggie is left withnothing. Now, to complete his revenge, Calebmakes an offer Maggie can't refuse: but shemust become his mistress for two months!
The Brazen Woman (The\emerald Scarab Ser. #2)
by Anne GrossMademoiselle Lenormand, the infamous Parisian fortune-teller, has been given the impossible task: find the golem she’d conjured, and bring it back to the shadowy society of witches where it belongs. She must hold her tarot cards close to her chest to survive as the drums of war start to sound between England and her homeland. The entire fate of womankind rests upon her success. But for Mlle. Lenormand success is entirely dependent upon the quality of her repas. Suffice to say, the ship’s biscuit and salted pork is just not up to snuff.Napoleon Bonaparte curses the day he’d ever met that drat fortune-teller who stole his emerald. She had the gall to blame it all on a golem. Golem, indeed! There is no such thing! That slippery swindler Lenormand knew full well the emerald holds the only key to a peaceful world. “Find that woman and her accomplice,” he tells his minister of police. “I’ll hang them both by their fingernails until they give me what I want.”Elise Dubois, unwitting golem and 21st Century time-traveler, has one thing in mind: getting the heck out of the 19th Century and back to Tucson, Arizona. She clutches the emerald like it’s her only ticket, but so far it’s only dragged her into a marriage she doesn’t want and a nurse’s position with the British Army. She prays she’ll wake up from her nightmare before the war begins….…Okay, two. Elise has two things in mind: getting home, and Thomas, the sultry and sulking former barman of the Quiet Woman. But Thomas doesn’t count, does he?The Brazen Woman, Book Two of the Emerald Scarab Adventures, is a tale of hot pursuit on the high seas and passion on the battlefield. When magic and manipulation doesn’t help the situation, at least there’s rum and romance.
The Brazen Amazon
by Sandy JamesBook three of Alliance of the AmazonsZach Hanson is a tech wizard, capable of creating and improving gadgets-including remote nuclear warhead launchers. But he's always known that he's destined for something more, something greater, something...supernatural.Powerful Air Amazon Gina Himmel is one of four sisters called to protect the world from those who would do it harm. Demigods in league with an Ancient have been taking over the bodies of leaders in the military and technological sectors, and Gina is sent to San Francisco to watch over Zach.Under Gina's protection, Zach is introduced to a world of ancient deities, rogue gods and the bold, brazen Amazons who keep humanity safe. Amidst the whirlwind of battle, Zach and Gina discover a love that could give them the power to save the world...or destroy it.Meet Earth and Fire in The Reluctant Amazon and The Impetuous Amazon.103,000 words
The Brawler's Encyclopedia: An Unofficial Strategy Guide for Players of Brawl Stars
by Jason RichThe Must-Own Insider's Guide to the Gaming Sensation! Brawl Stars is one of the latest real-time multiplayer gaming phenomena to captivate players all over the world. Players team up in threes to navigate mazes, shoot at enemies, and collect colorful gem stones. In order to triumph, players must react quickly, aim precisely, and develop strategy to perform well in each three-minute match. To keep the game interesting, Brawl Stars offers several unique game play modes, each focusing on a different primary challenge. With the valuable tips in this illustrated, information-packed guide, gamers will be better equipped to: Develop strategies for success at each different level. Master the various playing arenas (mazes) and snag more wins. Take advantage of the unique features of each gameplay mode. The Brawler's Encyclopedia will introduce young readers to this exciting and challenging game. This full-color how-to guide includes hundreds of full-color screenshots showcasing some of the more collectible skins that can be unlocked or purchase and explaining all aspects of the game in a way that appeals to newbs and experienced gamers.
The Bravo Family Way (Bravo Family Ties)
by Christine Rimmer"I want you. Name your price."Cleopatra Bliss had learned long ago to stay away from driven, powerful men like Fletcher Bravo. So when the handsome CEO of one of Las Vegas's most successful gaming resorts made her an irresistible proposal, she knew she was in trouble.Fletcher envisioned great possibilities for Cleo's day-care center--including a special place for his little girl. But his desire for the stubbornly independent Cleo was rocking his world...until he decided marriage--with all the fringe benefits and none of the obligations--would suit him just fine. And then he looked at his wife's burgeoning belly and realized he wasn't the only one keeping secrets....
The Bravo Bachelor (Bravo Family Ties)
by Christine RimmerAll Gabe Bravo wanted was to convince Mary Hofstetter to sell him her land. But the young widow had barely told him to hightail it off her property before going into labor. Being an honorable Bravo bachelor, he stayed by her side, even after her little bundle of joy appeared.There was no denying Gabe had declared himself permanently single-and proud of it. But with his feelings for Mary growing deeper, he was suddenly torn: walk away from mother and child, or do what he'd sworn he'd never do-get hitched!
The Bravest Warrior in Nefaria
by Adi AlsaidPhineas and Ferb meets the Despicable Me series in this &“fanciful, humorous, and original&” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade debut from acclaimed author Adi Alsaid about a wannabe hero who lives in a goofily evil kingdom where nefarious schemes abound.Welcome to Nefaria, where nearly every day the kingdom faces another evil scheme. Most are harmless, though, so the citizens of Nefaria simply learn to live with the latest hijinks and go on with their lives. This includes Bobert Bougainvillea, who is much more concerned with the fact that he seems to be invisible. From the teachers in his school to his classmates, almost no one notices Bobert, no matter how visible he tries to be. Then everything changes when Bobert follows his classmates to a cursed gumball machine. Before he knows it, Bobert is sucked into one of Nefaria&’s most villainous evil schemes, a plot that has been a long time in the making—too long, in the evil wizard Matt&’s opinion. And retreating into invisibility this time won&’t do, not when Bobert is the only one with the drive, knowledge, and—if his newfound courage doesn&’t fail him—bravery to foil Matt&’s plan.
The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived
by Daniel ErricoTHE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE GLAAD AWARD-WINNING HULU SERIES, THE BRAVEST KNIGHT Follow Cedric on his journey from his days on a humble pumpkin farm to his adventures as a full-fledged knight in this tale about following your heart, wherever it may lead. Bravery isn’t just slaying dragons and rescuing people in distress; bravery is also being true to yourself. In this LGBTQIA+ fairytale that inspired The Bravest Knight series on Hulu, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived shines a light on the importance of choosing one's own path. Read how, from his humble beginnings on a pumpkin farm, Cedric transforms from a farm boy to full-fledged knight! Follow Sir Cedric as he faces thrilling adventures, vanquishes fire-breathing dragons, and saves a princess AND a prince. But the true test? Sir Cedric must follow his heart and choose his own fairy-tale ending.
The Brave and the Bold: Star Trek All Series (Star Trek)
by Keith R. DeCandidoIn this unforgettable Star Trek adventure spanning three generations, a series of ancient weapons wreak havoc across the galaxy. When Captain Jonathan Archer of the USS Enterprise discovers ancient weapons of absolute power scattered across the Alpha Quadrant, he and the rest of Starfleet are warned to stay clear of these dangerous devices. A century later, Captain James T. Kirk and Commodore Matt Decker of the USS Constellation come across an artifact on the colony world of Alpha Proxima II—a world ravaged by a mysterious plague. Can they discover the significance of this artifact and bring order to Proxima before it&’s too late? One hundred years after that, Commander Benjamin Sisko of Station Deep Space Nine enlists the aid of Captain Declan Keogh of the USS Odyssey to help construct a farming colony on Bajor&’s second moon. But the colony is placed in jeopardy when the Bajoran terrorist Orta discovers a strange artifact that threatens destruction on a massive scale.
The Brave and the Bold: Star Trek All Series (Star Trek)
by Keith R. DeCandidoAncient artifacts—used as deadly weapons millennia ago—have been uncovered and lie in wait, ready to unleash havoc on an unsuspecting galaxy, featuring several of your favorite Star Trek captains. While on their shakedown cruise, Captain Kathryn Janeway and the USS Voyager discover an artifact in the Demilitarized Zone in the hands of the Maquis. With the aid of Captain Robert DeSoto of the USS Hood, Voyager security chief Lieutenant Tuvok infiltrates the Maquis, and must gain the trust of cell leaders Chakotay and Cal Hudson before the terrorists use the artifact to throw the DMZ into chaos. When another artifact is unearthed on Narendra III, it leads to several mysterious disappearances throughout Federation and Klingon space—including Federation Ambassadors Spock and Worf. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise joins forces with Captain Klag of the IKS Gorkon but even the greatest vessels of two nations may not be enough when the deadly secret of the final artifact is revealed.
The Brave New World Collection: Brave New World and Brave New World Revisited
by Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley&’s dystopian classic about a perfectly engineered society, and his book of essays reflecting on it almost three decades later, in one volume. This book includes: Brave New World: Half a millennium from now, no matter what class of human you are bred to be—from the intellectual Alphas to the Epsilons who provide manual labor—you are a part of the efficient, well-oiled whole, nourished, secure, and blissfully serene thanks to the freely distributed drug soma. But when a man and woman journey beyond the confines of their ordered life to where the &“savages&” reside, and bring back two outsiders, the cracks begin to show…Named as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, Brave New World is one of the first truly dystopian novels, a remarkable depiction of the conflict between progress and the human spirit as relevant, if not more so, today than when it was written. Brave New World Revisited: Nearly thirty years after the publication of his groundbreaking novel, Huxley composed this collection of essays comparing the &“future&” of 1958 with his vision of it from the early 1930s. Touching on subjects as diverse as world population, drugs, subliminal suggestion, and totalitarianism, it provides a fascinating look at ideas of early science fiction in the context of the real world. &“Aldous Huxley is the greatest twentieth-century writer in English.&” —Chicago Tribune &“A genius. . . . a writer who spent his life decrying the onward march of the Machine.&” —The New Yorker
The Brave Free Men
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The Brave Free Men
by Jack VanceThe Faceless Man is a prisoner in his own palace. His power over the people of Durdane is in the hands of Gastel Etzwane, a youth whose thirst for vengeance against the dreaded Rogushkoi would be slaked only by oceans of their blood. For these invincible foes who threatened Durdane had taken and killed his mother and sister. To destroy the Rogushkoi Gastel would have to unite a world that survived only through its separateness. It was more than dangerous, but he had no choice. If they were to fight the people must regain control of their own lives. Only then could Gastel recruit an elite corps of the liberated - the Brave Free Men - to fling against the Rogushkoi and fight to the death.
The Brave And The Bold Book Two: Star Trek All Series (Star Trek)
by Keith R. DecandidoTwo of the four Malkus artifacts - deadly weapons lost millennia ago - have been found since their existence was discovered by Captain Jonathan Archer in 2151. Two more lie in wait, ready to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting galaxy. . . On their shakedown cruise, Captain Kathryn Janeway and her crew discover the third artifact in the Demilitarized Zone -- but the weapon is in the hands of the Maquis. Security chief Lt Tuvok must infiltrate the Maquis and gain the trust of cell leaders Chakotay and Cal Hudson, before the renegades use the artifact to cause chaos throughout the DMZ. Meanwhile the final artifact is unearthed on Narendra III, leading to the disappearance of two of the Federation's most respected Ambassadors, the Vulcan Spock and the Klingon Worf. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise joins forces with Captain Klang of the IKS Gorkon -- but even the strength of these great vessels combined may not be enough to save them when the deadly secret of the fourth artifact is revealed.
The Brass Giant: A Chroniker City Story (The Chroniker City Stories)
by Brooke JohnsonSometimes, even the most unlikely person can change the worldSeventeen-year-old Petra Wade, self-taught clockwork engineer, wants nothing more than to become a certified member of the Guild, an impossible dream for a lowly shop girl. Still, she refuses to give up and tinkers with any machine she can get her hands on, in between working and babysitting her foster siblings.When Emmerich Goss—handsome, privileged, and newly recruited into the Guild—needs help designing a new clockwork system for a top-secret automaton, it seems Petra has finally found the opportunity she's been waiting for. But if her involvement on the project is discovered, Emmerich will be marked for treason, and a far more dire fate will await Petra.Working together in secret, they build the clockwork giant, but as the deadline for its completion nears, Petra discovers a sinister conspiracy from within the Guild council…and their automaton is just the beginning.
The Branded: The Branded Season, Book One
by Jo RiccioniAn epic, high-concept speculative novel with explosive ideas around gender and class, served up with romance, conflict and quick-fire narrative pace.In a world split in two, sisters Nara & Osha may have the power to bring it back together, if they can uncover the hidden truth…Isfalk is divided into two classes – the Branded, who are vulnerable to disease, and the Pure, who are bigger, stronger and immune. Orphaned twins Nara and Osha are sequestered in the citadel, where their unbranded skin entitles them to a life of privilege, but as precious breeding stock.Nara itches to escape her confines and return to the wilds of the Fornwood where she and her sister grew up, but when she is forced to run, she discovers there's much more at stake than her own life. The Branded are on the rise, and the girls are caught up in prophecies that foretell of a savior who can realign the world.Forced to accept the help of a mysterious southern Brand known only as the Wrangler, Nara discovers the latent power lying dormant in her uncanny abilities that she's had since childhood. But in a world where women are traded as commodities, who can she trust in the lands beyond the Fornwood? And why does the Wrangler seem to know more about her life than she does?Two sisters without a past hold the weight of the future in their hands.
The Branch
by Mike ResnickOriginal, irreverent, and thought-provoking—for fans of Chrisopher Moore. It is 2047. The true Messiah has come in the form of a grifter, a scoundrel—who has no idea that he fulfills all four Biblical signs that foretold him. Jeremiah the B, the last possible descendant of the line of David, finds himself in an epic struggle with an underworld boss distinctly similar to a certain Prince of Darkness. As they reveal their low-life selves, you’ll wonder which one is actually the hero. Will Jeremiah the B redeem the human race, or put the world in its greatest jeopardy since the Great Flood? The Branch will have you questioning your understanding of good and evil.