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Acid Bath (Elena Jarvis Ser.)
by Nancy HerndonElena Jarvis is an officer committed to her duty at the Los Santos, Texas, Department of Crimes Against Persons. Not that anyone is helping her there, not when her ex-husband is in the next room, her boss treats her like a little girl and her partner thinks women shouldn't leave the kitchen. Elena always knew there would be obstacles in her job; she just figured they would come from the criminals. When an erotic poet accuses his ex-wife, Sarah, of trying to murder him with an exploding escargot, Elena has doubts of the reality of the crime. But the more she learns about their nasty divorce, the more she begins to side with Sarah, until she finds the poet's body decaying in a bathtub filled with more than just water. Before the acid eats away all the evidence, Elena must put aside her sympathies for the victimized ex-wife and get down to the bare bones of this murder before someone else becomes the next victim.
Acid Christ: Ken Kesey, LSD, and the Politics of Ecstasy
by Mark ChristensenFrom the literary wonder boy to the countercultural guru whose cross-country bus trip inspired The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, this candid biography chronicles the life and times of cultural icon Ken Kesey from the 1960s through the 1980s. Presenting an incisive analysis of the author who described himself as "too young to be a beatnik, and too old to be a hippie," this account conducts a mesmerizing journey from the perspective of Mark Christensen, an eventual member of the Kesey "flock." Featuring interviews with those within his inner circle, this exploration reveals the bestselling author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in his many forms, placing him within the framework of his time, his generation, and the zeitgeist of the psychedelic era.
The Acid House (Jonathan Cape Originals Ser.)
by Irvine WelshIrvine Welsh's scintillating, disturbing, and altogether outrageous collection of stories—the basis for the 1998 cult movie directed by Paul McGuigan. He is called "the Scottish Celine of the 1990s" (Guardian) and "a mad, postmodern Roald Dahl" (Weekend Scotsman). Using a range of approaches from bitter realism to demented fantasy, Irvine Welsh is able to evoke the essential humanity, well hidden as it is, of his generally depraved, lazy, manipulative, and vicious characters. He specializes particularly in cosmic reversals—God turn a hapless footballer into a fly; an acid head and a newborn infant exchange consciousnesses with sardonically unexpected results—always displaying a corrosive wit and a telling accuracy of language and detail. Irvine Welsh is one hilariously dangerous writer who always creates a sensation.
Acid Rock: Number 13 in Series (The Destroyer #13)
by Warren Murphy Richard SapirVickie Stoner knows some things. Things that could put a number of very wealthy, very influential men in prison if she testifies. At least one of those wealthy, influential men would prefer that she does not, and has offered one million dollars to the first assassin to silence her. Vickie just wants to pop some pills, expand her mind and bed the lead singer of Maggot and the Dead Meat Lice. Which makes her a hard girl to keep safe. There's only one man for the job . . .Remo Williams is The Destroyer, an ex-cop who should be dead, but instead fights for the secret government law-enforcement organisation CURE. Trained in the esoteric martial art of Sinanju by his aged mentor, Chiun, Remo is America's last line of defence. Breathlessly action-packed and boasting a winning combination of thrills, humour and mysticism, the Destroyer is one of the bestselling series of all time.
Acid Rock (Destroyer, #13)
by Richard Sapir Warren MurphyThe music was loud but not loud enough to drown out the shots directed at the gorgeous redhead on the screaming chaos of the world's biggest rock festival ever. The girl liked to be near singers, the freakier and the more spaced-out the better. Some of them got too close and wound up permanently spaced-out. Reason? Someone wanted to kill the beautiful girl with the long red hair. She was under contract. A large contract - one million dollars. A big bounty, even for her beautiful head. She had to be killed. And quick. Remo and Chiun had other ideas. Their assignment from CURE said protect her at any costs - and thatg meant that someone was going to have to pay a very high price. The stage was set - for music, murder and mayhem.
The Acid Test (A\lefty Mendieta Novel Ser. #2)
by Elmer MendozaWhen the mutilated body of Mayra Cabral de Melo, a well-known stripper, is found by the side of a dusty road, detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta has personal reasons for bringing the culprit to justice. Mayra had no shortage of ardent, deluded, and downright dangerous admirers, and Lefty himself is haunted by one steamy night he spent in her generous company. So begins an investigation that will bring him ever closer to the murderous world of the narcos, who are waging a war of bloody attrition against the Mexican state. The country is a powder keg, waiting for a spark, and Mendieta is about to enter the darkest days of his life. Corrupt politicians, failed boxers, and unscrupulous arms dealers all lie in wait along the path to justice. But none of this can prepare him for his run-in with the FBI, when the father of the president of the United States is attacked while on vacation in Mexico. For all these perils it is the weight of his own murky past that Lefty finds hardest to bear. And as he scratches around for clues, faced with a gallery of suspects who all have a motive and none of whom is a stranger to the dark arts of murder, the reappearance of Samantha Valdés, now the boss of the Cartel del Pacífico, adds one more jagged piece to an already unsolvable puzzle.
The Acid Test
by Élmer MendozaEgdar "Lefty" Mendieta investigates the death of a notorious stripper in this second sweltering "Narco-lit" noir from the Godfather of Mexican crime fictionAn intelligent, atmospheric police procedural series for fans of John Le Carré and Mick HeronWhen the mutilated body of Mayra Cabral de Melo is found in a dusty field, Detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta has personal reasons for bringing the culprit to justice. Mayra, a well-known stripper, had no shortage of ardent, deluded and downright dangerous admirers, and Lefty himself is haunted by the night he spent in her company.As Mexico's drug war ramps up, Lefty's pursuit of a gallery of jealous and powerful suspects, all with a murderous glint in their eye, leads him to Samantha Valdés, the godfather's daughter, who is battling to retain her father's empire. And as the mystery deepens, the bodycount rises.
The Acid Test
by Élmer MendozaEgdar "Lefty" Mendieta investigates the death of a notorious stripper in this second sweltering "Narco-lit" noir from the Godfather of Mexican crime fictionAn intelligent, atmospheric police procedural series for fans of John Le Carré and Mick HeronWhen the mutilated body of Mayra Cabral de Melo is found in a dusty field, Detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta has personal reasons for bringing the culprit to justice. Mayra, a well-known stripper, had no shortage of ardent, deluded and downright dangerous admirers, and Lefty himself is haunted by the night he spent in her company.As Mexico's drug war ramps up, Lefty's pursuit of a gallery of jealous and powerful suspects, all with a murderous glint in their eye, leads him to Samantha Valdés, the godfather's daughter, who is battling to retain her father's empire. And as the mystery deepens, the bodycount rises.
The Acid Test
by Élmer MendozaWhen the mutilated body of Mayra Cabral de Melo, a well-known stripper, is found by the side of a dusty road, detective Edgar "Lefty" Mendieta has personal reasons for bringing the culprit to justice. Mayra had no shortage of ardent, deluded and downright dangerous admirers, and Lefty himself is haunted by one steamy night he spent in her generous company. So begins an investigation that will bring him ever closer to the murderous world of the narcos, who are waging a war of bloody attrition against the Mexican state. The country is a powder keg, waiting for a spark, and Mendieta is about to enter the darkest days of his life. Corrupt politicians, failed boxers and unscrupulous arms dealers all lie in wait across the path to justice - none of which can prepare him for a brush with the F.B.I. when the father of the President of the United States is attacked on vacation. But for all these perils it is the weight of his own murky past that Lefty finds hardest to bear.And as he scratches around for clues, faced with a gallery of suspects who all have a motive and that murderous glint in their eye, the reappearance of Samantha Valdés, now the boss of the Cartel del Pacífico, adds one more piece to an already impenetrable puzzle.(P)2016 WF Howes Ltd
Acid Virga
by Gabriel Kruis&“Gabriel Kruis is a really formidable poet. Acid Virga is rather terrifying, also a tour de force and a formal breakthrough. . . a blend of narrative and lyric the way the mind is. . . &” —ALICE NOTLEY &“As wildly visionary as it is linguistically alive, Gabriel Kruis&’s Acid Virga drills down into the bedrock of American life to produce a book unparalleled in its exploration of how visionary experience and social upheaval collide in ways that are both transformative and annihilating.&” —TOM SLEIGH &“If you&’ve ever been conscious, and felt a little disturbed about it, of life as ancient and ephemeral or that falling apart is an integral force, this is a book to read over and over.&” —STACY SZYMASZEK &“. . .a great affliction and affection inform Acid Virga, fast-moving with strophes like brisk moving cloud banks over the mind in your heart.&” —MAJOR JACKSON &“Meanwhile, in el mal pais, leaned out on mucinex, mixing dexy cocktails in the haloed pharmacy of the car...&” An unusually assured debut, Acid Virga is a memoir in verse cutting between a vivid Southwest upbringing and modern O&’Hara hustle in New York City, deeply and seriously reckoning with the psychedelic heritage of religion and the psychological clarity of chemical consciousness. It is both thrillingly propulsive and dense enough to read again and again, always offering up something new. Language is boundlessly specific, evocative of states internal and external, reading at times like a melancholy memoir stuck between stations, an epic poem or even a philosophical tract, always a true and important record of our American lives as lived now—an endless and reliable ticker tape of the soul.
Acid West: Essays
by Joshua WheelerA rollicking debut book of essays that takes readers on a trip through the muck of American myths that have settled in the desert of our country’s underbellyEarly on July 16, 1945, Joshua Wheeler’s great grandfather awoke to a flash, and then a long rumble: the world’s first atomic blast filled the horizon north of his ranch in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Out on the range, the cattle had been bleached white by the fallout.Acid West, Wheeler’s stunning debut collection of essays, is full of these mutated cows: vestiges of the Old West that have been transformed, suddenly and irrevocably, by innovation. Traversing the New Mexico landscape his family has called home for seven generations, Wheeler excavates and reexamines these oddities, assembling a cabinet of narrative curiosities: a man who steps from the stratosphere and free-falls to the desert; a treasure hunt for buried Atari video games; a village plagued by the legacy of atomic testing; a showdown between Billy the Kid and the author of Ben-Hur; a UFO festival during the paranoid Summer of Snowden.The radical evolution of American identity, from cowboys to drone warriors to space explorers, is a story rooted in southern New Mexico. Acid West illuminates this history, clawing at the bounds of genre to reveal a place that is, for better or worse, home. By turns intimate, absurd, and frightening, Acid West is an enlightening deep-dive into a prophetic desert at the bottom of America.
Ackamarackus: Julius Lester's Sumptuously Silly Fantastically Funny Fables
by Julius LesterA bee who falls head-over-heels in love with a bluebird? An eagle who is afraid of heights? An alligator in search of cooler waters in Vermont? Readers of all ages will laugh at these irresistible creatures and their gleefully absurd predicaments, all the while unwittingly gathering wisdom about acceptance, ingenuity, and individuality.
The Ackerley Inheritance (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #28)
by Tracy GrantMayfair’s latest scandal sets Regency London’s former power couple — and spies -- Malcolm and Mélanie Rannoch on a perilous new adventure.London, March 1821. Ralph Allam, a barkeep and thief from London’s notorious Seven Dials, finds his world upended when he learns he is the heir to an earldom. But proving his claim to the title is as complicated as any spy mission. Former agents Malcolm and Mélanie Rannoch no longer live their lives at the heart of the beau monde. But neither can resist the call of adventure, and they are determined to help Ralph.To uncover evidence that will support Ralph’s claim, the Rannochs go undercover at a musicale hosted by a duchess who rules Mayfair society. London’s most talked about composer (as notorious for his scandalous love affairs as for his compositions) is performing a new work at this glittering event, and everyone is vying for invitations. Amid the shimmering candlelight and strains of piano music, Mélanie and Malcolm face old and new enemies. As they uncover secrets and face betrayals, the Rannochs discover proving Ralph’s claim to the Ackerley inheritance is a twisted and deadly game.
Acólito
by Combo Translations Chris Tetreault-BlayEles o criaram para criar um Novo Mundo. Então ele voltou para pega-lo. Em 1684, a filha de Franklin James, Evelyn, desaparece de sua casa no meio da noite. A busca por ela leva seus socorristas para o alcance mais sombrio de Wildermoor, e nas garras do Conselho da Luz Eterna. Centenas de anos depois, D.I. Truman Darke não convence Colin Dexler, um homem acusado de um assassinato mais brutal e sem motivação. Depois que Dexler mata novamente, ambas as vidas ficam de cabeça para baixo. Agora, o principal suspeito em um caso de assassinato, Truman foge para encontrar as respostas que ele procura. Ao fazê-lo, ele descobre mais sobre o seu passado do que ele já pensou ser possível ... e vem cara a cara com um mal que tem escondido nas sombras por trezentos anos.
Acolytes: Poems
by Nikki GiovanniA collection of eighty all new poems, Acolytes is distinctly Nikki Giovanni, but different. Not softened, but more inspired by love, celebration, memories and even nostalgia. She aims her intimate and sparing words at family and friends, the deaths of heroes and friends, favorite meals and candy, nature, libraries, and theatre. But in between, the deep and edgy conscience that has defined her for decades shines through when she writes about Rosa Parks, hurricane Katrina, and Emmett Till's disappearance, leaving no doubt that Nikki has not traded one approach for another, but simply made room for both.
Acolytes of Cthulhu
by Neil Gaiman S. T. Joshi Robert M. Price Edmond HamiltonNoted Lovecraftian scholar R.M.Price assembles this unique Lovecraft-influenced collection of twenty-eight rare tales, from such diverse authors as Neil Gaiman, Jorges Luis Borges, Manly Wade Wellman, and Gustaf Meyrink. Spanning from the 1930s to the 1990s, this kaleidoscopic collection is a triumph of interdimensional threats, ritual magic, and cosmic horrors.
Acontecimentos em Hookwood
by Michael N. WiltonQuando a vida animal em Hookwood é perturbada pela chegada dum casal novo ansioso para construir a sua primeira morada juntos numa cabana abandonada, um Coelho jovem curioso chamado Starup decide ajudar comendo o resto do almoço do piquenique, que tinha sido doado por um velho amigo para festejar a ocasião. Como castigo a mãe Dora mandou-o tomar conta da amiga distraída, a Gansa Clara, enquanto ela muda de casa de forma a que escape à atenção do animal de estimaçao do jovem casal, um gato cor de gengibre aterrarizador. Depois de restaurar as economias duma vida dos seus amigos, dubiamente conseguida pelo Esquilo Nabbit, o vil prestamista, Startup propõe-se a evitar que o ninho da Clara caía nas mãos do rato castanho de palavras mansas conhecido como Capitão Mayfair, que anda à procura de fundos para financiar a revolta liderada pelo assustador Rei Freddie e a sua colónia de ratos castanhos. Visto como uma ameaça ao sucesso dos planos do Capitão, Startup é encorajado a ser enfeitiçado pela arma secreta dos ratos castanhos, uma coelha de olhar furtivo chamada Lola, que é enviada para iludir o coelho confidante e tirá-lo do caminho. Depois de escaper várias vezes ajudado pelos amigos, Prudence e o Sábia Mocho, assim como Puggles, o porco e Hedgie o ouriço, Startup é envolvido numa batalha continua com os ratos castanhos, e rapidamente encontra-se em confront directo com o arquevilão, o próprio Rei Freddie. Num emocionante climax, Startup é apanhado numa batalha desesperada mão-a-mão para acabar com o Rei Freddie, na qual o seu amigo o Mocho Sábio vem ao seu auxílio, disposto a sacrificar a própria vida ao faze-lo.
Aconyte Books Best of 2020: A World Expanding Fiction Chapter Sampler
by Tim Pratt David Annandale Robbie MacNiven Josh Reynolds S A SidorExplore Aconyte's world expanding fiction ranges with these opening excerpts from the epic fantasy realms of Legend of the Five Rings and Descent: Journeys in the Dark, the eldritch adventure of Arkham Horror, and deep space opera from Twilight ImperiumFeaturing excerpts from: Wrath of N&’kai by Josh Reynolds An international thief of esoteric artifacts stumbles onto a nightmarish cult in 1920s New England, in the first Arkham Horror novel. The Doom of Fallowhearth by Robbie MacNiven Legendary heroes battle the undead and dark sorcery, in the epic world of adventure, Descent: Journeys in the Dark. Curse of Honor by David Annandale The reckless pursuit of honor exposes an empire to demonic invasion, in the realms of Legend of the Five Rings. The Fractured Void by Tim Pratt A brave starship crew are drawn into the schemes of interplanetary powers competing for galactic domination, in the space opera universe of Twilight Imperium. The Last Ritual by S A Sidor A mad surrealist&’s art threatens to rip open the fabric of reality, in this twisted tale of Arkham Horror. Poison River by Josh Reynolds A charming slacker aristocrat discovers a talent for detection and a web of conspiracies, in Legend of the Five Rings&’ Emerald Empire.
Aconyte Books Best of 2021: A World Expanding Fiction Chapter Sampler
by Rosemary Jones Amanda Bridgeman David Guymer Josh Reynolds Evan Dicken Jane KillickExplore Aconyte&’s world expanding fiction of 2021 with the opening excerpts from the epic fantasy realms of Descent: Legends of the Dark, undead horrors in Zombicide, the eldritch adventure of Arkham Horror, and space exploration from Terraforming MarsMask of Silver by Rosemary Jones – A movie director shoots his silent horror masterpiece in eerie Arkham, capturing crawling nightmares instead of moving pictures. Last Resort by Josh Reynolds – Hordes of zombies threaten to wipe out all of mankind in this first action-horror novel set in the exciting (yet horrifying) world of the Zombicide games. In the Shadow of Deimos by Jane Killick – Mars is the new frontier for humanity, as we launch an epic saga of inspiring planetary exploration. Pandemic: Patient Zero by Amanda Bridgeman – The debut of an incredible new novel series that shows just what humanity can achieve when experts work together, to ensure a global pandemic is never allowed to break out again. The Shield of Daqan by David Guymer – Mighty warriors fight to save the realm from blood magic and evil, in this battle-soaked epic fantasy novel. To Chart the Clouds by Evan Dicken – A sneak peek at our first 2022 Legend of the Five Rings title in which border tensions between rival samurai clans escalate into war over a hidden valley.
Acorde-me Antes de Ir: Um Romance da CIA. Justo de Segurança
by T. M. BilderbackA mais nova e mais badalada boate da cidade contratou a Justo Securança para proteger seus clientes do perigo. Em cada noite de funcionamento quatro soldados e dois funcionários à paisana circulam entre os clientes, conforme o gerente solicitou à empresa. Nesta noite, Joey Justo e Misty Wilhite vieram para a ronda, junto com os recém-chegados Brandon King e Patty Ferguson. Quando eles chegam, Joey entra e Misty retorna ao carro em busca de um item esquecido. Do carro, Misty vê o clube ser tomado por um grande número de homens armados e as saídas serem fechadas. No interior, o verdadeiro dono do clube é revelado como inimigo mortal da Justo Segurança, o líder do cartel mexicano Esteban Fernandez, que, por telefone, ameaça matar os clientes do clube, a menos que Joey se entregue e traga Misty para dentro. Em outra frente, enquanto quase todo o pessoal disponível está no clube, um assassino está solto dentro do prédio quase deserto da empresa. Ele é silencioso, rápido e extremamente escorregadio. Jessica Queen, uma das mais novas parceiras da Justo Segurança, tem uma equipe no prédio fechado, e precisa encontrar o assassino... ou será morta por ele. Presos dentro do clube com várias centenas de pessoas inocentes durante um jogo mortal de gato e rato, Joey e seus quatro soldados fazem o seu melhor para manter todos seguros e não serem pegos. Com o tempo se esgotando, pelo menos um membro da equipe faz o sacrifício final... mas, eles podem salvar a todos? E os dois ataques estariam relacionados? Inspirado pela música de sucesso “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, e com muiro suspense, Acorde-me Antes de Ir vai mantê-lo ligado do começo ao fim!
Acorn
by Yoko Ono"It's nearly 50 years ago that my book of conceptual instructions Grapefruit was first published. In these pages I'm picking up where I left off. After each day of sharing the instructions you should feel free to question, discuss, and/or report what your mind tells you. I'm just planting the seeds. Have fun. " --Yoko Ono Legendary avant-garde icon Yoko Ono has inspired generations of artists and performers. In Acorn, she offers enchanting and thought-provoking exercises that open our eyes--and all of our senses--to more creative and mindful ways of relating to ourselves, each other, and the planet we cohabit. Throughout this beautifully designed book are 100 black-and-white line drawings by Yoko. Like this legendary woman herself, the book is wildly original, stimulating, and hard to label: Call it purposeful play, call it brain poetry, call it guided motivation, call it Zen-like incantations, call it whatever you want. But read it. Acorn may change the way you experience the world.
The Acorn People
by Ron JonesEven though he knows the camp is for disabled children, Ron Jones anticipates sunny days of hiking, swimming, and boating as a counselor at Camp Wiggin. But he arrives and realizes how severely disabled the children are, it seems too much to bear. Until he meets his campers--The Acorn People. A group of kids who teach him that, inside, they are are the same as any average kid, and with encouragement, determination, and friendship, nothing is impossible."A fantastic and beautiful story."--Seattle Times"Uncomfortably moving, yet told in surprisingly unsentimental terms. . . . Succinct and tender, it will haunt the reader long after the brief passages have been read."--Houston Chronicle"It will give your innards a bear hug. . . . You will read this book with a lump in your throat."--Lincoln Journal (Nebraska)
The Acorn-Planter: A California Forest Play
by Jack LondonJack London was an American novelist, journalist, social-activist and short-story writer whose works deal romantically with elemental struggles for survival. At his peak, he was the highest paid and the most popular of all living writers. Because of early financial difficulties, he was largely self educated past grammar school. London drew heavily on his life experiences in his writing. He spent time in the Klondike during the Gold Rush and at various times was an oyster pirate, a seaman, a sealer, and a hobo. His first work was published in 1898. From there he went on to write such American classics as Call of the Wild, Sea Wolf, and White Fang.
Acorna: The Unicorn Girl (Acorna Series #1)
by Anne Mccaffrey Margaret Ball"Something's Alive In There!"She was just a little girl, with a tiny horn in the center of her forehead, funny-looking feet, beautiful silver hair, and several curious powers: the ability to purify air and water, make plants grow, and heal scars and broken bones. A trio of grizzled prospectors found her drifting in an escape pod amid the asteroids, adopted her, and took her to the bandit planet Kezdet, a place where no questions are asked and the girl might grow up free. But Kezdet has its own dark secret. The prosperity of the planet is based on a hideous trade in child slave labor, administered by "The Piper" -- a mystery man with special plans for Acorna and her powers. But free little girls have a way of growing into freedom-loving young women, and Acorna has special plans all her own. . .
Acorna's Children: Third Watch (Acorna's Children Ser. #3)
by Anne McCaffrey Elizabeth A. ScarboroughAcorna’s twin daughters race to protect her legacy—and save their world—in this epic series finale with “plenty of stirring adventures” (Publishers Weekly).Khorii, the rebellious daughter of Acorna, the near-mythic heroine of her people, has tried to follow in her mother's footsteps in this time of plague and terror. But the pressure on the courageous young woman to succeed is tremendous, and the legacy she is expected to fulfill is overwhelming.The insidious enemy that has ravaged countless known worlds has left Khorii’s illustrious parents too weak to oppose it. Now, as the deadly foe prepares to launch its devastating final assault, it falls to Acorna's children—Khorii and her newly discovered sister, Ariin—to halt the brutal attack once and for all. But victory may prove too difficult, elusive, and ultimately fragile—and even time itself may be conspiring against the daughters in their desperate battle to save their family . . . and their universe.This is the dramatic conclusion to the breathtaking saga of the children of Acorna and Aari, from the Nebula Award–winning, New York Times–bestselling authors.“This popular adventure series demonstrates the storytelling expertise of co-authors McCaffrey and Scarborough.” —Library Journal“Fans will appreciate the authors’ genuine feeling for their human characters as well as for cats and dragons.” —Publishers Weekly