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Bariloche
by Andrés NeumanLa primera y aclamada novela de Andrés Neuman: una obra conmovedora sobre el desarraigo y las contradicciones humanas «Una obra de auténtica belleza y brillante inteligencia de un autor de prodigioso talento.»The Independent Demetrio Rota, basurero en un barrio de Buenos Aires, duerme durante el día y arma rompecabezas. Sus únicos amigos parecen ser su compañero de camión y un vendedor de diarios que no cree en la prensa. Salvo alguna aventura sexual, su vida se dirige hacia el agotamiento. Mientras tanto, encaja y revisa su luminosa memoria patagónica a través de los paisajes que va reconstruyendo pieza a pieza. Con un lenguaje tan fascinado por el lirismo como por la basura, la narración fluctúa entre el asombro de las iniciaciones y un presente escéptico, la idealización del campo y la asfixia de la ciudad, el origen y el desarraigo,hasta fundirlo todo en un mismo plano. Nacido en Argentina y criado en España, Neuman construye una ficción alucinada y nocturna de su ciudad natal, y experimenta con un castellano de dos orillas: una para la voz narradora, otra para los personajes. E incluso una tercera, imaginaria, para la naturaleza. Con esta nueva edición de Bariloche, especialmente revisada, Alfaguara recupera aquella primera novela que, tras obtener el unánime reconocimiento de la crítica, se convertiría en libro de culto y situaría a su autor entre los jóvenes escritores más destacados del idioma. Como escribió Roberto Bolaño, «ningún buen lector dejará de percibir en sus páginas algo que sólo es dable encontrar en la alta literatura, aquella que escriben los poetas verdaderos, la que osa adentrarse en la oscuridad con los ojos abiertos.» La crítica ha dicho sobre el autor y su obra:«Una oda conmovedora y delicada, lúcida y vibrante, de un lirismo casi cruel.»LeMonde «La literatura del siglo veintiuno les pertenecerá a Neuman y a unos pocos de sus hermanos de sangre.»Roberto Bolaño «Esta es una escritura de una calidad rara vez encontrada. Cuando lees la hermosa novela de Neuman, te das cuenta de que el listón ha quedado muy alto.»The Guardian «Andrés Neuman se ha situado como un peso pesado de la literatura. Un argumento a favor de las virtudes literarias.»Times Literary Supplement «Una historia sencilla, profunda, desgarradora.»The New York Times «Rara y deliciosa obra maestra: una novela de ideas con alma de poeta.»Booklist «Magistralmente compuesta. Se coloca a la cabeza de la nueva generación argentina.»Le Figaro «Neuman multiplica el lenguaje y va camino de convertirse en un clásico.»La Repubblica «Soberana lección de narrativa comprometida con algunos dolores del mundo y con el rigor artístico.»El País «Una prosa exquisita que se combina con la sensibilidad de un escritor que sacude las certezas y los encasillamientos.»Revista Ñ
Bariloche Sector
by Lexi C. FossThis is a standalone shifter romance with Omegaverse and dystopian elements. Please review the author’s note inside for content warnings, as this story contains depressing material.
Baring It All
by Sandra ChastainAs his alter ego, Lord Sin, Ryan amassed a fortune by making women want him. But now that he's ready to put his past behind him, he can't keep his hands off the one woman determined to destroy him.Reporter Sunny Clary is on a mission-to disclose the true identity of legendary male stripper, Lord Sin. Only every tip-off leads her back to sexy playboy Ryan Malone. But what has her really confused is her intense reaction to the two men. Lord Sin leaves her yearning...Ryan Malone has her burning. How could Sunny fall for such completely different men? Or are they so different?
Baring It All: Mr Temptation / Baring It All (blackmore, Inc. ) (Blackmore, Inc. #1000)
by Rebecca HunterShe’s single. On holiday. And about to embark on a wicked sexperiment! Normally, scientist Natasha Petrova follows the rules of logic. But there’s nothing remotely logical about her sister’s gorgeous bodyguard, Max Jensen—or the zing of raw lust that hits whenever he’s near. So sexy. So tempting. Soooo not a good idea. Only, now Natasha is single again…and Max has made it clear that for their trip to the secluded, tropical beauty of Green Island, he’s all hers for the taking.A sexperiment with the hottest man ever. No strings. It sounds so…simple.But Max and Natasha’s plan isn’t without risks. Natasha has a history of falling for the wrong men. And Max’s family is practically Aussie royalty, which means that Max’s playboy naughtiness always ends up in the tabloids—the last place Natasha wants to be.This tiny island in the Great Barrier Reef might be the safest place to indulge in the attraction crackling between them. Exposing their bodies to pleasure is one thing. But for Natasha, exposing her heart just might be the most dangerous conclusion of all…Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
Baring It All (Short Story)
by Megan FramptonMegan Frampton turns up the heat on one bride-to-be and her oblivious bridegroom in this steamy and scandalous eBook original short story of Regency romance. It is with great discretion that this columnist discusses the sensitive topic of undergarments. Some ladies, it seems, do not pay strict attention to what they wear under their gowns. A crucial error, my ladies. Lady Violet knows Lord Christian Jepstow is interested in women. The problem is, he hasn't seemed to realize that Violet is a living, breathing woman--a woman with needs. Which is a huge problem, considering the fact that Violet and Christian are betrothed. Violet has no intention of saying her vows without knowing if her husband has the capacity to love her properly, so she does what anyone would do in her situation--she steps into his study and offers to take off her clothes. What happens next could be an utter disaster . . . or it could be surprising, seductive, and sizzlingly sexy. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from the Loveswept title Hero of My Heart.
Barish Ka Ek Din
by Jacky Jaknore‘बारिश का एक दिन’एक लड़की की कहानी है। बारिश की आवाज सुनकर छोटी लड़की नींद से जागती है। चारों तरफ भरे हुए पानी को देखकर डर जाती है। मां के कहने पर रस्सी को पकड़कर सुरक्षित जगह पर पहुंच जाती है और दूसरों के सामान की भी सुरक्षा करती है।‘Barish ka Ek Din'is the story of a girl. The little girl wakes from sleep to hear the sound of rain. Water is all around her. She is very scared. At the behest of the mother, holding the rope she reaches at a safe place. She also helps others to protect their goods.
The Barista
by James HarrisonFor Steve, and his wife, Jody, a chance to escape to the country comes at the perfect time in their lives.Using her strong business skills, Jody soon takes control of their coffee shop business, leaving Steve to take the back seat.Things start well, but a combination of new people coming into Steve's life, with Jody heavily involved in the business, ensures things take an unexpected twist. This coincides with Steve's past coming back to haunt him.Follow their journey as they both experience unimaginable changes which affect their relationship, their colleagues and their families.Through twists and turns, we discover how two people react to pressure and change.Enjoy meeting the very different characters that appear, as well as their impact on Steve and Jody. Readers of this book will at times laugh and at times feel sad as the story develops and changes to reflect how two people can both demonstrate love, respect, dishonesty and hope. The story of the barista will reach out to readers as an emotional story, at times being light-hearted, highlighting happiness, sadness and forgiveness.
Bark: Stories
by Lorrie MooreA new collection of stories by one of America’s most beloved and admired short-story writers, her first in fifteen years, since Birds of America<P> These eight masterly stories reveal Lorrie Moore at her most mature and in a perfect configuration of craft, mind, and bewitched spirit, as she explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls to reveal her own exquisite, singular wisdom.<P> In “Debarking,” a newly divorced man tries to keep his wits about him as the United States prepares to invade Iraq, and against this ominous moment, we see—in all its irresistible wit and darkness—the perils of divorce and what can follow in its wake...<P> In “Foes,” a political argument goes grotesquely awry as the events of 9/11 unexpectedly manifest themselves at a fund-raising dinner in Georgetown... In “The Juniper Tree,” a teacher visited by the ghost of her recently deceased friend is forced to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a kind of nightmare reunion... And in “Wings,” we watch the inevitable unraveling of two once-hopeful musicians, neither of whom held fast to their dreams nor struck out along other paths, as Moore deftly depicts the intricacies of dead-ends-ville and the workings of regret...<P> Here are people beset, burdened, buoyed; protected by raising teenage children; dating after divorce; facing the serious illness of a longtime friend; setting forth on a romantic assignation abroad, having it interrupted mid-trip, and coming to understand the larger ramifications and the impossibility of the connection... stories that show people coping with large dislocation in their lives, with risking a new path to answer the desire to be in relation—to someone...<P> Gimlet-eyed social observation, the public and private absurdities of American life, dramatic irony, and enduring half-cracked love wend their way through each of these narratives in a heartrending mash-up of the tragic and the laugh-out-loud—the hallmark of life in Lorrie-Moore-land.
Bark: Stories
by Lorrie MooreA new collection of stories by one of America’s most beloved and admired short-story writers, her first in fifteen years, since Birds of America<P> These eight masterly stories reveal Lorrie Moore at her most mature and in a perfect configuration of craft, mind, and bewitched spirit, as she explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls to reveal her own exquisite, singular wisdom.<P> In “Debarking,” a newly divorced man tries to keep his wits about him as the United States prepares to invade Iraq, and against this ominous moment, we see—in all its irresistible wit and darkness—the perils of divorce and what can follow in its wake...<P> In “Foes,” a political argument goes grotesquely awry as the events of 9/11 unexpectedly manifest themselves at a fund-raising dinner in Georgetown... In “The Juniper Tree,” a teacher visited by the ghost of her recently deceased friend is forced to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a kind of nightmare reunion... And in “Wings,” we watch the inevitable unraveling of two once-hopeful musicians, neither of whom held fast to their dreams nor struck out along other paths, as Moore deftly depicts the intricacies of dead-ends-ville and the workings of regret...<P> Here are people beset, burdened, buoyed; protected by raising teenage children; dating after divorce; facing the serious illness of a longtime friend; setting forth on a romantic assignation abroad, having it interrupted mid-trip, and coming to understand the larger ramifications and the impossibility of the connection... stories that show people coping with large dislocation in their lives, with risking a new path to answer the desire to be in relation—to someone...<P> Gimlet-eyed social observation, the public and private absurdities of American life, dramatic irony, and enduring half-cracked love wend their way through each of these narratives in a heartrending mash-up of the tragic and the laugh-out-loud—the hallmark of life in Lorrie-Moore-land.
Bark, Barkley, Bark! (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Missy Panico Michelle BarberaNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Bark Before Christmas: A Melanie Travis Mystery (A Melanie Travis Mystery #18)
by Laurien Berenson"If you like dogs, you'll love Laurien Berenson's Melanie Travis mysteries!" --Joanne Fluke, New York Times bestselling authorMelanie Travis has her hands full with her two young sons, a part-time job, and a half dozen Poodles to her name. But even with the busy holiday season approaching, she still has time to sniff out a Christmastime killer...There's nothing lovelier than Christmas in Connecticut, but Melanie can scarcely find a moment to enjoy the festivities. With her youngest son approaching toddlerhood, she's decided to return to her old job at Howard Academy, a posh private school attended by the children of Greenwich's well-heeled gentry. Balancing work, motherhood, and the hectic dog show circuit takes some fancy footwork, especially when the headmaster taps her to be the chairman of the school's Christmas Bazaar.The Christmas Bazaar is Howard Academy's biggest and most important fundraiser, so Melanie feels the pressure to make it a huge success. She even enlists her longsuffering sister-in-law Bertie to help with the Santa Claus and Pets Photo Booth. But everything goes awry when a prize show dog goes missing and Santa turns up dead. The dog's owner is one of the school's most perfectly pedigreed alums, and she enlists Melanie to help find the purloined pooch. But just as Melanie starts pawing at the truth, she digs up a sleighful of sinister secrets that leaves everyone feeling less than merry...
Bark, George
by Jules Feiffer"Bark, George," says George's mother, and George goes: "Meow," which definitely isn't right, because George is a dog. What's going on with George? Find out in this hilarious picture book from Jules Feiffer. Images and image descriptions available.
Bark, George
by Jules Feiffer<p>From acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't . . . bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series. <p>When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending!</p>
Bark If It’s Murder (A Dog Club Mystery #3)
by V.M. BurnsLilly Echosby just witnessed a murder on a pet cam. Or did she? When a last-minute opportunity arises to accompany her boss to an art auction in Atlanta, Lilly throws some money at the problem of where to board her toy poodle Aggie (short for Agatha Christie). Posh Pet Haven offers the most luxurious canine accommodations in all of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The place even provides pet cams so anxious owners can check in on their pampered pooches. But when Lilly tries to take a peek at her poodle, she gets a terrible shock—she witnesses what she’s sure is a murder. She thinks the victim may be the wealthy co-owner of Pet Haven. The police follow her lead but find no body, no evidence of a crime, and no video record. Starting to feel like the dog owner who cried wolf, Lilly decides to go undercover to catch a killer who may be hiding in plain sight …
Bark in the Park!: Poems for Dog Lovers
by Avery CormanGo on a walk to the park with all different kinds of dogs and their owners in this funny and charming poetry picture book.Enjoy Avery Corman's canine poetry for an Afghan hound, basset hound, beagle, bloodhound, Daschshund, boxer, greyhound, and more as they stroll with their owners to the park.PugIs the Pug cute? Or is the Pug ugh?Mostly, people loveThe little Pug's mugHyewon Yum captures the unique characteristics of the owner and his pet as she beautifully illustrates the humorous walk from each dog's home to the park and back.
Bark M For Murder (Bloodhound #7)
by J. A. Jance Virginia Lanier Chassie West Lee Charles KelleyBestselling and award-winning mystery writers set the hounds on the killers’ trail—in an incomparable quartet of crime stories with a canine edge. New York Times–bestselling author J.A. Jance provides a spellbinding saga of a scam-busting septuagenarian and her two golden retrievers. Anthony Award-winner and Agatha and Edgar Award finalist Virginia Lanier’s thrilling tale features bloodhounds and bloody murder. Edgar and Anthony nominee Chassie West’s suspenseful stunner is about a life-saving German shepherd and a ghastly forgotten crime. And Lee Charles Kelley, author of the series starring criminologist-turned-dog trainer Jack Field, offers an edge-of-your-seat yarn that pits an ex-cop kennel owner and a yappy toy poodle against a craven killer.Man’s (and woman’s) best friends take the lead in this phenomenal collection of tales tense and surprising, humorous and thrilling.Praise for the contributors“One of the best mystery writers in North America.” —Ottawa Citizen on J.A. Jance“Lanier skillfully juggles multiple mysteries, and her bloodhounds are always endearing.” —Booklist on Virginia Lanier“West creates characters so warm, wonderful, and delightfully quirky.” —Janet Evanovich on Chassie West“Action aplenty, and lots of humor.” —Bookloons on Lee Charles Kelley
Bark of Night (An Andy Carpenter Novel #19)
by David Rosenfelt“Bark of Night is a treat, especially for those who love thrillers and dogs.” — Associated Press The next novel in David Rosenfelt’s witty, heartfelt mystery series featuring lawyer Andy Carpenter and his faithful golden retriever, Tara. When defense lawyer Andy Carpenter’s veterinarian asks to speak to him privately at the checkup of his golden retriever, Tara, the last thing Andy expects is Truman. Tiny, healthy, French bulldog Truman was dropped off days ago with instructions to be euthanized by a man everyone thought was his owner. But now the owner is nowhere to be found. Andy is furious. Who would want to euthanize a perfectly healthy dog with no explanation? He is willing to whisk Truman away to the Tara Foundation, the dog-rescue organization which is Andy’s true passion. They will find a home for Truman. But that’s not all the vet tells Andy. Thanks to Truman’s chip, it’s discovered that the man wasn’t Truman’s owner at all . . . Truman's real owner has been murdered.It’s now up to Andy – with help from his loyal sidekick Tara, Truman and the rest of the gang – to solve this case. In the latest in the popular Andy Carpenter mystery series, David Rosenfelt’s charmingly clever wit and love of dogs are back and better than ever.
The Bark Park (Good Dog #13)
by Cam HigginsIn this charming thirteenth book of the Good Dog series, Bo tries to make a new friend at the dog park!There&’s a new doggy park near the farm, and Bo can&’t wait for a full day of fun! There are plenty of pup friends, lots of grass to roll in, and even a water sprinkler! But when Bo meets a new pup who doesn&’t seem to want friends, he doesn&’t understand. Could it be that not all pups are meant to be Bark Park buddies? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
The Bark Park (Math Matters)
by Lori Haskins HouranDiscover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.Pups love the Bark Park, the best dog park around. Only one thing would make it better for everyone—a bench! But a bench isn&’t in the park budget. How can Lila and her friends raise the money? With a dog wash! They reach 25% of the goal, then 50%, until . . . a sudden shower threatens to make the dog wash a 100% washout! With engaging stories that connect math to kids&’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers&’ Choice Award-winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Percentages)
Bark to the Future: A Chet & Bernie Mystery (A Chet & Bernie Mystery #13)
by Spencer QuinnSpencer Quinn's Bark to the Future continues the adventurous New York Times and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls “without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available.”When Chet the dog, “the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction” (Boston Globe), and his human partner, PI Bernie Little, are approached by a down-and-out older man with a cardboard sign at an exit ramp, Bernie is shocked to discover the man is a former teammate from his high school baseball team. Chet and Bernie take Rocket out for a good meal, and later, Bernie investigates Rocket’s past, trying to figure out what exactly went wrong.Then, Rocket goes suspiciously missing. With his former teammate likely in danger, Bernie goes back to his old high school for answers, where much that he remembers turns out not to be true—and there are powerful and dangerous people not happy with the questions Bernie is asking.Bernie soon learns that he misunderstood much about his high school years – and now, Chet and Bernie are plunged into a dangerous case where the past isn’t dead and the future could be fatal.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Bark vs. Snark: (A Queenie and Arthur Novel)
by Spencer QuinnFrom New York Times bestseller Spencer Quinn comes book 3 in the laugh-out-loud series about the most epic rivalry of our time . . . Arthur the dog vs. Queenie the cat.Arthur doesn't always remember where he buried his bone, or what he was doing before he started scratching his ear, but he never forgets three important facts:1) Bacon is delicious2) He loves his humans, twins Bro and Harmony, with all his heart3) Queenie the cat is out to destroy himSo when Queenie wins first place in a feline beauty contest at the county fair, Arthur expects her to be snootier than ever. (Even though she barely beat out another cat who looked almost exactly like her.) Yet when Queenie returns from the fair, she seems oddly nice and sociable -- almost like she's had a personality change!The humans chalk up Queenie's good mood to her recent win, but Arthur knows the truth. He can tell from the smell that this friendly Queenie is an imposter! Yet before he can decide what to do, Cuthbert the Clown -- the only one who knows what's really going on -- turns up missing. Arthur wants to help his humans find Cuthbert, but he has seen some disturbing things they have not. Can he solve a mystery on his own? Or will he have to accept that he needs Queenie as much as he needs bacon?
Barkbelly
by Cat WeatherillOne silver-starry night, a shiny, wooden egg falls from a flying machine high in the air . . . down, down, down through the midnight sky . . . down to the small village of Pumbleditch, where Barkbelly is born. Where he' s the only wooden boy. And where he' s the cause of a tragic accident. Suddenly, Barkbelly' s only choice is to flee for his life-- "to run. "As he tries to escape his haunting past, he faces extraordinary adventures and dangers. Every wooden step leads Barkbelly toward the dark and startling truth about where he comes from and the burning question of where he really belongs. With deliciously imaginative storytelling, Cat Weatherill creates an utterly magical world-- and one wooden boy who' s sure to melt readers' hearts. "From the Hardcover edition. "
The Barker Street Regulars: A Dog Lover's Mystery
by Susan ConantSusan Conant continues to surprise--this time by involving dog writer Holly Winter in a wickedly amusing tale full of dastardly deeds and delightful eccentrics. An avid devotion to the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and an equally avid devotion to dogs, combine to draw Holly Winter and her two beloved malamutes, Rowdy and Kimi, into one of Conant's most original and entertaining mysteries to date. Rowdy has finished his training as a therapy dog and now accompanies Holly on weekly visits to the Gateway Nursing Home, where they meet Althea Battlefield, still formidable at the age of ninety, and her two elderly, admiring cohorts, Hugh and Robert--all fanatic devotees of the Master (as they call Sherlock Holmes). When Althea's grandnephew is murdered at the home of her younger sister, Ceci, everyone is horrified, but it's the plight of Ceci herself--who is being victimized by an unscrupulous animal psychic--that finally unites this unlikely group in a crime-stopping spree that requires not only the finely tuned ratiocination of the Holmes admirers but the eager cooperation of an outraged Holly and the very particular talents of her willing canine accomplices. No special knowledge of the Sherlockian canon is required for the utmost enjoyment of this engaging romp, and Conant's own devoted followers will be delighted to find her dog-loving alter ego, Holly Winter, still poking fun at the world of Cambridge eccentrics and dog fancy fanatics, but also expanding her horizons into the world of literary trivia and--yes--feline rescue, however initially reluctant.
Barkerville Beginnings: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #4)
by WesterlingFaced with financial ruin and the loss of her good name, Rose Chadwick decides to make a new start for herself and her young daughter Hannah in the rough and tumble gold rush town of Barkerville, British Columbia. However, making a new life is not so easy when it’s built on lies. And, long suppressed emotions within her are stirred when she meets a handsome young Englishman.
Barkerville Beginnings: Canadian Historical Brides (Canadian Historical Brides #4)
by A. M. WesterlingFaced with financial ruin and the loss of her good name, Rose Chadwick decides to make a new start for herself and her young daughter Hannah in the rough and tumble gold rush town of Barkerville, British Columbia. However, making a new life is not so easy when it’s built on lies. And, long suppressed emotions within her are stirred when she meets a handsome young Englishman. Viscount Harrison St. John knows he’s expected to marry well to bolster his family fortunes. Instead, he leaves England to pursue riches in the gold fields of a frontier town in the far off wilds of Canada. Soured on love because of a betrayal by his former fiancé, Harrison resists the attraction he has for Rose. Particularly considering she appears to be a happily married woman with a daughter of her own. Will dark secrets from Rose’s past keep them apart? Or will they find love, happiness and a new life together in the bustling town of Barkerville?