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Airside
by Christopher PriestHollywood actress Jeanette Marchand was beautiful, talented, beloved by audiences. During a time of personal crisis, she declares she is going to take a vacation in England, to explore the possibilities of working in London, before returning to the USA.She never returned to the USA. She never even left the airport. At least - no-one saw her leave.Years later, a young film student finds himself digging deeper into her disappearance. Where did she go? Was she really dead? Who was the mysterious man who sat beside her on the flight across from New York?This is a gripping speculative historical novel, grounded in the golden age of film. Perfect for fans of true crime, conspiracy theories, and SF that is chillingly close to reality.
Airside: The 'unputdownable' high-octane airport thriller from the author of NOMAD
by James SwallowFrom the author of NOMAD comes an action-packed thriller perfect for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher and Mark Dawson. Two million in cash. Nowhere to run. Nothing left to lose. Would you risk it? Today is the worst day of your life.The deal you risked it all for has fallen apart at the last minute.You're stranded at a remote airport as a storm rages outside.Then you discover an unattended bag. Inside is two million euros in cash.WHAT WOULD YOU DO? ___________PRAISE FOR JAMES SWALLOW:'Unputdownable' WILBUR SMITH'Frighteningly credible' BEN AARONOVITCH'Britain's answer to Jason Bourne' DAILY MAIL'Explosive' IRISH EXAMINER'Terrifyingly real' CLOSER
Airstream
by Patricia YoungA woman who cannot leave her house loses everything, her only companion a garrulous radio talk show host; a house fire sets into motion the end of a marriage; a teenage girl cannot extract herself from a doomed relationship with a heroin addict. Innocence, and the loss thereof, are handled with humour, compassion, and heartbreaking honesty.
Airstream Land Yacht
by Ken BabstockFrom the author of the award-winning The Sisters Brothers comes a dark, boozy, and hilarious tale from the LA underworld.A nameless barman tends a decaying bar in Hollywood and takes notes for a book about his clientele. Initially, he is morbidly amused by watching the regulars roll in and fall into their nightly oblivion, pitying them and their loneliness. In hopes of uncovering their secrets and motives, he establishes tentative friendships with them. He also knocks back pills indiscriminately and treats himself to gallons of Jameson's. But as his tenure at the bar continues, he begins to lose himself, trapped by addiction and indecision. When his wife leaves him, he embarks on a series of squalidly random sexual encounters and a downward spiral of self-damage and irrational violence. To cleanse himself and save his soul, he attempts to escape …
Airtight
by David RosenfeltJUDGE DANIEL BRENNAN is only days away from achieving a seat on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals bench when he’s brutally stabbed to death in his garage. An army of media and law enforcement descend on the case, and thousands of tips pour in from the public. When one tip leads New Jersey policeman Luke Somers to Steven Gallagher, things quickly go wrong, but Luke is instantly glorified for solving the case. But to one man, Luke is no hero. Chris Gallagher raised his brother, Steven, almost single-handedly, and, certain that Steven is innocent, he won’t rest until he sets the record straight. Thanks to Luke’s newfound fame, he’s an easy man to find, and Chris quickly makes it clear that Luke’s own brother will die if Luke refuses to help clear Steven’s name. So begins Luke’s desperate attempt to find another suspect—any other suspect—in Judge Brennan’s death. But Luke’s investigation might open the door to powerful forces even more dangerous than Chris Gallagher.
Airtight Willie & Me
by Iceberg SlimIn this collection of six gritty tales from the underground, Iceberg Slim creates a tribute to the streets and those forced to try to survive them.From slick con men, classic tales of revenge, to a heist gone awry, Robert Beck, the man many know as Iceberg Slim, brings us on a ride through the terrifying urban streets. With the same unforgettable and distinctive prose, Airtight Willie & Me is further evidence that Iceberg Slim is the only author capable of capturing the language of the streets. Compelling always, funny sometimes, and typically bleak at their ends, Slim gives us six slices of city life that will leave you thirsting for more.
Aisha Goes Wild (Making Out, Book #8)
by Katherine ApplegateAisha thinks she and Christopher are a solid couple until her first love, Jeff, calls and invites her and her friends to see him rapping in concert on Halloween. Claire's manipulations are driving Zoey and Lucas apart and driving Jake to drink. Isolated, Claire finds a friend on the computer. On the big night all of them encounter the spirit of Halloween. Claire ditches the concert for a secret meeting, Nina and Ben get lost in the wood and Ben defends her with a pitchfork. Jake ends up in a cemetery with a whiskey bottle and a spirit with a dire prediction. Zoe, Lucas and Christopher think Aisha is missing until they spot her in the spotlight. Before school the next morning some of them have spooky memories and some of their lives are changed. You can't help but care about the eight island teenagers whose lives and loves have ups and downs. Bookshare has all of the books that tell their story in #1 Zoey Fools Around, #2 Jake Finds Out, #3 Nina Won't Tell, #4 Ben's In Love, #5 Claire Gets Caught, #6 What Zoey Saw, #7 Lucas Gets Hurt, #9 Zoey Plays Games, #10 Nina Shapes Up, #11 Ben Takes A Chance, #12 Claire Can't Lose, #13 Don't Tell Zoey, #14 Aaron Lets Go, #15 Who Loves Kate?, #16 Lara Gets Even, #17 Two Timing Aisha, #18 Zoey Speaks Out and #19 Kate Finds Love. With more to come.
Aisha Learns to Woof
by Glen GoddardAisha the puppy dreams of woofing like her parents, but all her efforts seem to go wrong. With gentle encouragement from her Mum and Dad, Aisha learns that with patience and practice, she can find her voice. This sweet story about learning and growth will inspire children to keep trying and embrace the process of learning new things.
Aisha the Astronaut Fairy: The Discovery Fairies Book 1 (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty are so excited to meet the Discovery Fairies, who look after some of the most exciting jobs in the world. But when Jack Frost steals Aisha the Astronaut Fairy's magical item, the astronauts everywhere lose their mojo! Can the girls help Aisha defeat him in a truly out-of-this-world adventure? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Discovery Fairies set! Aisha the Astronaut Fairy; Orla the Inventor Fairy; Annie the Detective Fairy; Elsie the Engineer Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Aisha the Princess and the Pea Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Fairy Tale Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin the Fairy Tale Fairies as they make sure everyone's favorite fairy tale characters get their happily ever after! Happily Ever After? Once upon a time, Rachel and Kirsty were excited to attend the special Fairy Tale Festival at TipTop Castle. But when Jack Frost steals the Fairy Tale Fairies' magic items, stories everywhere get all jumbled up. Even worse, characters from inside the books are coming to life and finding their way into the human world! Rachel and Kirsty are on the lookout for Aisha's magic pea locket. Aisha needs it back to make sure the fairy tale princess gets her happy ending! Find the special fairy object in each book and help save the Fairy Tale Magic!
Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon (Dragon Girls #5)
by Maddy MaraWe are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Mei, Aisha, and Quinn are Treasure Dragon Girls. They draw on the power of precious gems to transform into mighty dragons. Tasked with keeping the the Magic Forest safe from harm, the Treasure Dragon Grls must come together as a team, embrace their clawsome new abilities, and save the day.The Shadow Sprites have stolen the Heartstring Violin. Aisha must harness the power of sapphires to rescue the violin, and return it to its rightful home in the Magic Forest's secret vault.Read all the books in the Treasure Dragon arc!#4: Mei the Ruby Treasure Dragon#5: Aisha the Sapphire Treasure Dragon#6: Quinn the Jade Treasure Dragon
Aislada Navidad
by Cinta Garcia de la Rosa Rachelle Ayala"Conmovedora historia de amor y milagros." - Autora de Bestsellers Chantel Rhondeau. Juliette Martin no quiere volver a celebrar la Navidad nunca más, no cuando significa revivir la última navidad después de que su hijo de seis años, Jeremiah, muriera en Nochebuena. Ella y su marido Gabe se encuentran aislados por la nieve en una cabaña de montaña con un par de extraviados. Juliette necesita desesperadamente un milagro para salvar su matrimonio y restablecer su fe en Dios. ¿Pueden un perro extraviado y un huérfano ayudarla a creer en la magia de la Navidad y en el poder del amor?
Aislados (Extraños #2)
by Kimberly MccreighAislados es la segunda novela de «Extraños», una serie trepidante de intrigas, traiciones y secretos con el ritmo de La chica del tren y la acción de la «Trilogía Divergente». «Entender tus propias emociones es complicado.Entender las de los demás como si estuvieras en su cabeza......puede ser muy peligroso.Wylie tiene ese poder. ¿Sabrá cómo usarlo?» Wylie no está a salvo. El único modo que ahora le queda de protegerse es aprendiendo a controlar sus extrañas habilidades, pero muy pronto se dará cuenta de que tratar de leer las emociones de los demás no tan solo es difícil, sino también muy arriesgado. Y Wylie no es la única que corre peligro. Desde que volvieron a casa, a Jasper lo carcome la culpa. No logra dejar a un lado los remordimientos que lo persiguen y mucho menos cuando absolutamente todo a su alrededor, incluso Wylie, le recuerda lo que pasó en el bosque. Jasper y Wylie harían cualquier cosa el uno por el otro, pero, ¿cómo van a enfrentarse a los fantasmas que los atormentan? Atrapada entre el miedo y la duda, Wylie tendrá que tomar una decisión. No le importó dejarlo todo para rescatar a su mejor amiga, pero ¿haría lo mismo por un puñado de desconocidos? ¿Aunque sean como ella? Críticas y opinión de los lectores:«La segunda parte de "Extraños" viene cargada de misterio y acción. Lectores: preparaos para una montaña rusa con un final explosivo que os dejará atónitos y deseando saber cómo termina la saga. ¡Espectacular!»Mary Kubica, autora de Una buena chica «Un thriller fascinante que te tendrá intrigado hasta la última página.»Sara Shepard, autora de Pequeñas mentirosas «Una novela trepidante, conmovedora y profundamente irresistible, con un final de infarto.»Julianna Baggott, autora de la trilogía «La Cúpula» «Una novela impactante llena de intrigas, traiciones y secretos escondidos.» «Increíblemente bueno. Una trama original, con acción y suspense: este libro lo tiene todo.» «Imposible dejar de leerlo.» «Un inicio fantástico para una saga de misterio.»
Aislados en el amor
by A. C. MeyerSinopsis: Mientras el mundo es devastado por una pandemia, Babi se encuentra presa en su propia pesadilla personal. Sola en casa, deprimida por el rumbo que su vida está tomando y con mucho miedo a la enfermedad que asola el mundo, decide esconderse en la casa familiar, en el interior de Minas. Eric estaba pasando por una grave crisis creativa, y decidió alejarse de todo y de todos hace poco menos de un año, creyendo que lejos de los focos y de la presión de los fans, conseguiría reencontrar su pasión por la música. Viendo que todo va mal, Eric decide volver al lugar donde descubrió su amor por la guitarra y por componer. La antigua casa de su mejor amigo estaba vacía y él tendría toda la tranquilidad que necesitaba para encontrar su camino de vuelta. Cuando Babi y Eric se reencontraron, todos esos sentimientos dolorosos del pasado reaparecieron…así como la pasión. ¿Sería posible hacer las paces con el pasado o ya era demasiado tarde para empezar de nuevo? Con su habilidad para abordar temas difíciles de forma distendida, A.C. Meyer, autora de Cadu e Mari y de la serie After Dark, presenta Isolados no amor (Aislados en el amor en español), una historia dulce sobre las segundas oportunidades y los reinicios durante uno de los momentos más difíciles a los que la humanidad ha tenido que enfrentarse.
Aislamiento
by Sean Black Laura RomoUNA MISIÓN MORTAL Aún durante la Víspera de Navidad en la ciudad de Nueva York, para el militar retirado convertido en guardaespaldas, Ryan Lock, el trabajo continúa como siempre. Su misión: proteger al director de una de las compañías biotecnológicas más grandes del mundo de la amenaza de un grupo de activistas radicales altamente determinados. UN SANGRIENTO TIROTEO Cuando un fallido intento de asesinato deja las calles de la ciudad cubiertas de cuerpos, y horas más tarde el hijo de uno de los investigadores principales de la compañía es secuestrado de su escuela, la búsqueda de Lock por el niño se convierte en un explosivo juego del gato y el ratón. SÓLO UN HOMBRE PUEDE SALVAR A NUEVA YORK A través de los corredores de poder de grandes corporaciones y los oscuros callejones de Manhattan, la búsqueda de Lock lo llevará a un mortal enfrentamiento contra una de las mujeres más peligrosas del mundo, una viuda negra chechena que busca venganza contra los Estados Unidos. Conforme el reloj avanza hacia la media noche de la Víspera de Año Nuevo, y la multitud se reúne en Times Square, Lock comprende que no es sólo su vida la que está en mortal peligro, sino también las vidas de millones de personas... "¡Un emocionante debut que te atrapa y te envuelve en la tensión!" (SIMON KERNICK) "Sean Black escribe con el ritmo de Lee Child y el corazón de Harlan Coben." (JOSEPH FINDER) "Divertida, tenaz, y de ritmo frenético, Aislamiento explota desde la página." (JESSE KELLERMAN) "Sujétense con fuerza, esta novela arde como un fusible encendido." (GREGG HURWITZ) "Una película de acción en página impresa. Agrega en esta locura a Ryan Lock, un protagonista suficientemente tenaz para enfrentarse a los Jacks de este mundo (Bauer y Reacher), y tendrás una lectura cargada de adrenalina que no olvidarás pronto. (RUSSEL MCLEAN)
Aisle Nine
by Ian X. Cho*A William C. Morris Award Finalist* It’s Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale!Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper’s life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is plagued by the life he can’t remember and the person he’s sure he’s supposed to be.Jasper spends his days working as a checkout clerk at the Here for You discount mart, where a hell portal in aisle nine means danger every shift. But at least here he can be near the girl he’s crushing on—Kyle Kuan, a junior member of the monster-fighting Vanguard—who seems to hate Jasper for reasons he can’t remember or understand.But when Jasper and Kyle learn they both share a frightening vision of the impending apocalypse, they’re forced to team up and uncover the uncomfortable truth about the hell portals and the demons that haunt the world. Because the true monsters are not always what they seem, the past is not always what we wish, and, like it or not, on Black Friday all hell will break loose, starting in aisle nine.Rising star Ian X. Cho delivers an unforgettably freaky and hilarious YA debut with Aisle Nine, perfect for fans of Grasshopper Jungle or The Last of Us.
Aisling and Other Irish Tales of Terror
by Peter TremayneShort stories of terror and horror set in Ireland. Includes: "Aisling," "Deathstone," "My Lady of Hy-Brasil," "The Samhain Feis" and seven more.
Áit éigin ar domhan
by Erick CarballoIs buachaill é an Felipe ón nGuine Mheánchriosach, atá cinnte go bhfaighidh sé an sonas atá uaidh in áit éigin ar domhan, agus é ag tabhairt aghaidh air féin agus le deacracht roinnt dúshlán a dhéanfaidh iarracht a dhul chun cinn a chosc.
Aithihyamaala: The Garland Of Legends' From Kerala
by Kottaaraththil SankunniYakshis, gandharvas, gods and demi-gods. Famous poets and learned Ayurvedic doctors. Magicians, conceited kings and Kalari gurus. Faithful, intelligent elephants and their fatherly mahouts. A vibrant and diverse cast of characters brings to life the ancient, enduring legends of Kerala in the Aithihyamaala, the garland of legends. The original collection of 126 tales, were documented over 25 years and written in the 1900s by Kottaaraththil Sankunni. These stories of well-known figures in Kerala folklore were first published in Bhashaposhini, the renowned Malayalam literary magazine. This edition of 50 stories, meticulously curated and translated by Leela James, transports you to the magical world of history, myth and fantasy of more than 100 years ago. Wisdom and vice, revenge and loyalty, imagination and fact, faith and superstition are intricately intertwined to create a collector?s edition for lovers of legends, Malayalam folklore and Indian literature.
AJ Cronin Bestsellers: The Citadel, The Stars Look Down, The Keys of the Kingdom
by AJ CroninThree absorbing classics by the acclaimed Scottish novelist, including a National Book Award winner. This collection includes three novels whose settings range from Wales to China, and which paint a rich portrait of the changes and upheavals of the early decades of the twentieth century:The Citadel: Set in Great Britain in the years between the world wars, this National Book Award-winning novel is &“[a] fine, honest, and moving a study of a young doctor&” (The Atlantic Monthly).The Stars Look Down: This thought-provoking novel follows the challenges faced by a Northern England coal mining community and represents &“the finest work Cronin has given his public&” (Kirkus Reviews).The Keys of the Kingdom: A controversial Scottish Catholic priest embarks on a mission in China, where over years of hardship he learns the true meaning of humanity—and of faith—in &“a magnificent story of the great adventure of individual goodness&” (The New York Times Book Review).
Aj Kal Parso
by Rajmohan Jha Shubhankar MishraAj Kal Parso is Hindi Translation of the famous Sahitya Akademi award winner Maithli story collection. This collection of stories depicts the ironies of middle-class life and is an effective and positive presentation of them. The book is one among the collectibles of the readers. The translator of the work, Shubhankar Mishra, is also a writer of fame who brings life to this translation work.
Ajapa the Tortoise: A Book of Nigerian Folk Tales
by Margaret BaumannLong before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot -- village historian -- preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished.Ajapa the Tortoise -- a trickster, or animal with human qualities -- makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.
Ajax Is All About Attack
by Jim ShepardA Vintage Shorts "Short Story Month" SelectionVelibor Vasovic is not political. He is a soccer player; has played for Partizan Belgrade and his national team. Scored Partizan's only goal against Real Madrid in the European Cup. He is the rock supporting any defense. But in 1966, he starts playing for Ajax Amsterdam, firmly in the West. And politics catches up to him. Jim Shepard is the wildly inventive guru of the historical fiction short story; a finalist for the National Book Award, and "one of the United States' finest writers" (Joshua Ferris). "Ajax Is All About Attack" is classic Shepard, from the collection Love and Hydrogen. An eBook short.
Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
by Varsha ShahA high-stakes adventure full of heart and the power of words to create change in modern day Mumbai, from debut author Varsha Shah, winner of the Times/Chicken House competition.Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. And after finding an abandoned printing press, his dreams might just come true. But when he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper, The Mumbai Sun, and begin to hunt down stories to fill their pages, the children uncover a plan to tear down their slum—which will leave hundreds of more people homeless.Can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light against some of the most powerful forces in the city, fight for justice, and save their slum from bulldozers?