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Converse And Conflict
by L. Neil SmithIn the 21st Century an interplanetary expedition leaves Earth for the asteroid 5023 Eris. Its mission: to exploit the resources of the distant planetoid for mankind. Instead, they find the asteroid is already occupied and defended by the technologically superior Elders. Now all the 30 odd survivors of the first encounter just want a ticket home. But, the Elders are not certain whether the humans know the reason why the Elders are interested in this rock. So, the humans are held at bay by Eichra Oren a human in the employ of the Elders and his assistant Sam, a genetically enhanced dog, both from the same alternate universe as the Elders. But, protecting the secret of 5023 Eris is going to take more than anyone expects.
Converts
by Ian WatsonHe is a financial giant but the Sponsor wants more - he wants to become a super human, to be the modern-day Adam, father to a new generation of humans with heightened DNA. He had the viral injection to change himself, the will to do it, and now all he needs is an Eve to join him on his journey. He thinks he's found the perfect match in Jean Sandra Norwich, a woman convinced she is trapped between the genes of her mother and daughter. The Sponsor offers her freedom - and so much more, the chance to be the mother of all Superbeings. But she will get more than she bargained for.CONVERTS is a masterpiece of science fiction and Ian Watson has superbly reworked Ovid's METAMORPHOSES to create an extraordinary futuristic tale.
Converts
by Ian WatsonHe is a financial giant but the Sponsor wants more - he wants to become a super human, to be the modern-day Adam, father to a new generation of humans with heightened DNA. He had the viral injection to change himself, the will to do it, and now all he needs is an Eve to join him on his journey. He thinks he's found the perfect match in Jean Sandra Norwich, a woman convinced she is trapped between the genes of her mother and daughter. The Sponsor offers her freedom - and so much more, the chance to be the mother of all Superbeings. But she will get more than she bargained for. CONVERTS is a masterpiece of science fiction and Ian Watson has superbly reworked Ovid's METAMORPHOSES to create an extraordinary futuristic tale.
Convincing the Rancher
by Claire McEwenAbout that night... Benson, California, represents all that Tess Cole doesn't want. So she intends to keep her business trip there brief. Too bad her idea to quickly change the mayor's mind about some planning issues dissolves the moment she recognizes him! That one night with Slaid Jacobs remains a personal favorite for Tess-and for him, too, it seems. Even though he's gorgeous and hot, it's clear to Tess that the single dad wants a commitment-something she avoids. It's also clear Slaid is bent on convincing her they can build a future out of their passionate past. And that's a very tempting offer...
Convoitee
by W. J. May Lenka VesperaNe vous frottez pas aux Filles des Ténèbres, surtout Victoria. Seule la Mort peut l'arrêter désormais Victoria était une Chasseresse Vampire, devenue à présent la Proie. Lorsque Evan est de toute évidence enlevé par le Conseil, Tori ne reculera devant rien pour le ramener. Au même moment, elle est déçue d'apprendre que Malcolm, son ancien partenaire de chasse, est lancé à ses trousses. Malcolm la connaît très bien depuis qu'ils ont fait équipe au cours d'innombrables décennies. Il connaît ses moindres faits et gestes et chacune de ses cachettes. Elle demande l'aide de Finn. Finn est âgé de plusieurs siècles et a réussi d'une certaine manière à rester complètement hors du radar du Conseil en demeurant introuvable. Elle lui fait confiance pour les cacher en lieu sûr, elle, Eddie, et Trent pendant qu'ils cherchent un moyen de retrouver Evan. Vlad la veut - morte ou vive, il semble que cela n'ait plus la moindre importance. Tori fera tout ce qui sera en son pouvoir pour protéger Evan, même si cela implique de s'opposer à son père et de le traquer.
Convol the Cold-blooded Brute: Series 7 Book 1 (Beast Quest #37)
by Adam BladeTom and his companions have arrived in a strange new land - Tavania. Wizard Malvel's evil magic has enraged six terrifying new Beasts. To restore harmony, Tom must first face Convol the Cold-blooded Brute in a deadly desert duel...Don't miss HELLION THE FIERY FOE KRESTOR THE CRUSHING TERRORMADARA THE MIDNIGHT WARRIOR ELLIK THE LIGHTNING HORRORCARNIVORA THE WINGED SCAVENGER
Conway's Curse
by Patric MichaelIt's while walking along a quiet road that Tion and Kail unexpectedly collide with Conway, a misguided man on a quest to resolve a potentially terrible truth: he's cursed with bad luck--bad luck that transfers to Tion and Kail in a most unexpected and inconvenient way! Now they must aid Conway on his quest. Along the way, they'll meet duped villagers, a frighteningly ravenous "woof," and their only hope for salvation: a reluctant warrior wizard named Wylde who may be able to bring the trio, and himself, to an extraordinary happy ending.
The Cookie Company
by Ross VenokurWhen the unluckiest boy in the world turns thirteen, even more bad luck is sure to follow. So when a mysterious Chinese-food deliveryman appears on Alex Grindlay’s doorstep with a surprise birthday dinner, Alex knows better than to expect a good fortune in his fortune cookie dessert. But even Alex couldn’t have predicted the crazy adventures that lie ahead of him. Just his luck: One little fortune cookie changes his life forever. Alex is whisked into a world where anything can happen, and the fortune in his cookie is his only clue to the route home. As if that isn’t bad enough, he’s pursued relentlessly by Cypress Vine, an evil game show host who wants to take over Alex’s world. All she needs is a way to get out of her world and into his--and a magical cookie will do the trick nicely. With all his bad luck, how on earth can Alex stop a superpowerful game show host? He’d better figure it out soon if he ever wants to get home.
Cool Air
by H. P. LovecraftH. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.
Cool Hand Cuke
by Cindy KenneyJunior Asparagus learns that getting money isn't the only way to become rich.
The Cool War
by Frederik PohlMultiple winner of science-fiction's top awards presents a breathtaking romp through the energy-poor world of the 2020s
Cooper's Wife
by Jillian HartSheriff Braddock's Proposal Seemed Too Good To Be TrueA new life dawned for Anna Bauer and her daughter under the wide Montana sky. The past was finally behind them, and the future meant a home and the welcoming arms of a loving father in search of a bride. Or so Anna thought....Cooper Braddock had too many females in his life already. He hadn't arranged this marriage-his two determined little girls had. And though half the town thought that he and Anna would make the perfect couple, Cooper wasn't convinced. How convenient would it be to be married to the most beautiful woman in town!
Coordenadas desordenadas
by Roberto Moreno FernándezEl universo es un lugar complejo, lleno de luces y oscuridades, pero solo si alguien mira. <P><P>Dos cazadores de tesoros a la caza de un mito, un ángel custodio sin planeta ni habitantes que custodiar, un humano cualquiera, una patrulla de la guardia intergaláctica en busca de criminales, dioses, mecánicos, hippies, satélites, planetas, naves, el universo interminable, en fin, una aventura que hace cabriolas sobre un fondo tan negro como el cosmos, o eso o un road book, no estoy seguro.
Coordenadas para un crimen 3: El caso de la envenenadora
by María Inés FalconiUna nueva aventura de Tonio, Fran, Vicky y un GPS muy particular. Los tres amigos vuelven a verse envueltos en un misterio por resolver. El señor Ochoa está internado en el hospital con síntomas muy extraños. ¡El médico sospecha que alguien lo estuvo envenenando! Con ayuda de Martita, el GPS que puede trasladar a los chicos en el tiempo y en el espacio, Tonio, Fran y Vicky van a investigar quién es la persona que intoxicó a Ochoa y que quizás, si ellos no se apuran, termine por matarlo.
The Cop (Texas Outlaws)
by Jan HudsonCity Boy Moves Home- For NowAs Dr. Kelly Martin discovers, Cole Younger Outlaw is one ornery patient. The hard-bitten Houston cop doesn't seem happy about recovering from his gunshot wounds in Naconiche-home of his protective family, the Double Dip ice cream parlor and a police department whose biggest concern is filling people in on the latest gossip. Kelly loves this small town, but the place seems to get on Cole's nerves.No question there's heat between them. No question that Cole's feelings for her are genuine. But could he live here? Kelly knows she couldn't possibly move to Houston. And what are they going to do about the baby?TEXAS OUTLAWS
The Copernicus Archives #1: Wade and the Scorpion's Claw
by Tony AbbottThe quest for the relics continues. Travel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of the adventure.Wade and the Scorpion's Claw picks up right where The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone left off, with the Kaplan family seeking the next Copernicus relic. Now Wade, the curious, analytical, yet starry-eyed member of the group, leads the chase for another relic through the busy streets of San Francisco while on the run from one of Galina Krause's most treacherous henchmen.Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson, Wade and the Scorpion's Claw continues the thrilling Copernicus Legacy quest and brings one of the characters into the spotlight.Supports the Common Core State Standards
The Copernicus Archives #2: Becca and the Prisoner's Cross
by Tony AbbottTravel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of the adventure.The Copernicus Archives #2: Becca and the Prisoner's Cross is studious language expert Becca's thrilling first-person account of the next stop in the Kaplans' perilous journey. As Becca and her family race through London, it's up to Becca to make sense of the strange time blackouts she's experiencing before the evil Teutonic Order beats them to the next relic. Or worse, hurts the people she loves.Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson, Becca and the Prisoner's Cross continues the thrilling Copernicus Legacy quest and brings one of the characters into the spotlight.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
The Copernicus Legacy: The Golden Vendetta
by Tony AbbottFilled with pulse-pounding action and cryptic codes, The Golden Vendetta is the third engrossing book in bestselling author Tony Abbott's cloak-and-dagger series for young readers.It's been two months since the Kaplan family hunted down the Serpens relic, but when the evil Galina Krause suddenly and violently reappears, Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca have no choice but to face her again. Now they must race to find an artifact said to be crafted by Leonardo da Vinci himself--perhaps the strangest Guardian of all. Along the way, they uncover another layer to Galina's sinister endgame . . . and there might not be enough time to stop it.Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this adventurous series.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
The Copernicus Legacy: The Crown of Fire
by Tony AbbottThis concluding book in bestselling author Tony Abbott's critically acclaimed middle grade adventure series is a mile-a-minute thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson."Upon my life, I will." Across the centuries, every Guardian who has protected one of the twelve relics of the Copernicus legacy has taken this vow. But never have the consequences of the promise been more profound. The secret network of the great astronomer's spies is the target of an assassination plot, led by the despicable Galina Krause. And now the Kaplans are more alone than ever before as they race from France to Antarctica against a deadly ticking clock.There is not much time left for Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to find the remaining relics and defeat their enemies. But are they willing to risk the life of one of their own in order to save the world?
The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone
by Tony Abbott Bill PerkinsBestselling author Tony Abbott's epic new middle grade series, the Copernicus Legacy, begins with The Forbidden Stone, a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action. Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past--before it's too late.Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world.Supports the Common Core State Standards
The Copernicus Legacy: The Serpent's Curse
by Tony Abbott Bill PerkinsBestselling author Tony Abbott returns with the next full-length book in the Copernicus Legacy series, a globe-trotting adventure packed with more riddles, puzzles, and secret histories. The hunt for Copernicus's first relic sent Wade, Darrell, Lily, and Becca to the far reaches of the world and put them in serious danger. But they never imagined Sara Kaplan--Darrell and Wade's mother--would be kidnapped by the conniving Galina Krause. Now they must race the evil Teutonic Order to find the Serpens relic and rescue Sara before it's too late.Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this epic series, which is filled with suspense and action.Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
The Copernicus Legacy: The Forbidden Stone
by Tony Abbott Bill PerkinsBestselling author Tony Abbott's epic new middle-grade series the Copernicus Legacy begins with The Forbidden Stone, a thrilling adventure packed with puzzles, intrigue, and action.Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca fly from Texas to Germany for the funeral of an old family friend. But instead of just paying their respects, they wind up on a dangerous, mind-blowing quest to unlock an ancient, guarded secret that could destroy the fate of the world.Fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson will love this first book in an exciting series that takes the reader all over the globe in a race to find pieces of a mysterious hidden past--before it's too late.Supports the Common Core State Standards.