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Bill, the Galactic Hero: The Final Incoherent Adventure (BILL THE GALACTIC HERO)
by Harry Harrison David HarrisBILL - the army's made him what he is today - the perfect Starship Trooper, proud possess of two right arms and a lockerful of feet suitable for every occasion. BILL - this time he's really put his foot (the Swiss-Army one with the special attachments, secret compartments, collapsible mess-kit and condom dispenser) right in it. BILL's been volunteered to join a suicide squad run by Captain Cadaver to the well-known hell-hole planet of Eyerack. The orders are DEATH OR GLORY - and GLORY made a point of never returning the invitation to the war. So. Can this really be IT? The Long Goodbye? Zero Hour? Harmonicas at dawn? The end of a brilliantly undistinguished career of military mishaps? What can I tell you? This IS BILL's final incoherent adventure!
Bill, the Galactic Hero: The Planet of the Robot Slaves (BILL THE GALACTIC HERO)
by Harry HarrisonBill would give his right arm to defend his Emperor against the alien Chingers - which is lucky seeing as he has two of them... War demands sacrifices, and if you've lot one left arm, have an artificial foot and a set of nifty surgically-implanted tusks, it's a small price to pay for the privilege of being a hero. And Bill knows all about heroism - as part of a motley crew his new task is to track down the source of Chinger-controlled metal dragons that are making mincemeat out of humans...
Billie the Baby Goat Fairy: A Rainbow Magic Book (The Farm Animal Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsFarm animal antics! <br> Rachel and Kirsty are visiting beautiful Greenfields Farm. They've been given the very special job of taking care of all the baby animals that live there. But the farm is not as peaceful as it seems . . . The ducklings are barking, the lambs are meowing, and the foals are oinking. Jack Frost has kidnapped the Farm Animal Fairies' magic animals and everything at Greenfields is all mixed up! <br>Rachel and Kirsty only have one more magic farm animal left to find. Once Billie's baby goat is safely back in Fairyland, Greenfields Farm will be saved! <br>Find the magic animal in each book and help save the farm magic!
Billie the Baby Goat Fairy: The Baby Farm Animal Fairies Book 4 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Kirsty and Rachel are going to the Fluttering Fairyland Farm to meet the Baby Farm Animal Fairies. But when nasty Jack Frost casts a spell on the fairies' special pets, farm animals everywhere start behaving very strangely! Can the girls help the Baby Farm Animal Fairies put things right? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Baby Farm Animal Fairies set! Debbie the Duckling Fairy; Elodie the Lamb Fairy; Penelope the Foal Fairy; Billie the Baby Goat Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Billion-Dollar Baby Bargain (Billionaires and Babies)
by Tessa RadleyTurned from best man to baby's guardian in one shocking moment, bad-boy billionaire Connor North intended to stake his claim. If maid-of-honor Victoria Sutton wanted any part in the child's life, she would have to play by the billionaire's rules. So Victoria moved into Connor's mansion. She even agreed to become his wife. And despite her initial disdain for the powerful businessman, she eventually succumbed to his charms.The bond they formed—to the baby and to each other—was an outcome neither had expected. But would a surprising truth destroy all they had finally found?
Billionaire Baby Dilemma (Billionaires and Babies)
by Barbara DunlopFamily was everything. Control was everything else. So when Lucas Demarco discovered he shared custody of his orphaned niece, he was determined to change the situation at once. Especially since the baby's aunt, Devin Hartley, despised all the Demarcos.Yet he'd underestimated Devin's devotion. She believed he only wanted the baby as part of a family power play. But Lucas had their niece's best interest at heart. Convincing Devin of that fact wouldn't be easy.Especially when his desire for her was out of control-and about to turn them from enemies into lovers.
Billionaire Bad Boys: A Collection of Contemporary & Paranormal Bad Boys
by Sharon Coady Calinda B Reana Malori Jude Ouvrard S. E. Babin LaVerne Thompson Phoenix DanielsEnter a world of diamonds, demons, and desire…Meet the billionaire bad boys who are used to dominating everything in their world…and sometimes in the world just beyond our senses. Money, mayhem, and murder? Not a problem. It's all in a day's work for these alpha males who make keeping their cool look so very, very hot. Love? A heart that can't be bought? What's a man who has always been in control supposed to do in the face of a problem that money can't solve and with the face of a woman he can't get out of his head? Lose yourself in stories of love, lust, and a little bit of magic from six award-winning USA Today best-selling authors.
Billionaire Wolf
by Karen WhiddonHas the Billionaire Shifter Met His Match? Ryan Howard is a billionaire playboy and powerful shifter who, some say, is driven by carnal desire. Unable-or unwilling-to settle down, he stalks the nightclubs of Galveston in search of meaningless conquests. But after one unforgettable weekend aboard his yacht with the vibrantly sexy and irresistible Maria Miranda, Ryan finds himself in an unfamiliar position. For Maria is the one who just walks away. And Ryan is facing a barrage of feelings new to him. As one of the last of a dying race of Drakkor dragons, Maria's sole duty is to get with child-even if it means surrendering her body to a sexy stranger, then moving on. She isn't ready for a man like Ryan. But when she's kidnapped by a merciless Drakkor, Maria must face her greatest fear to claim a future.
Billionaire's Bargain: Billionaire's Bargain (billionaires And Babies) / His Heir, Her Secret (highland Heroes) (Billionaires and Babies #97)
by Maureen ChildHer ex’s brother is the one she always wanted.Now he needs her, bad.When Adam Quinn becomes legal guardian of his late brother’s baby, it’s time to call in reinforcements. Enter Sienna West—the savvy, sexy photographer who once was married to Adam’s no-good brother. Sienna swore off the Quinns after her divorce, but she can’t deny the need in Adam’s voice…or the desire in his gaze. The desire they’re no longer forbidden to explore…
Billionaire's Bride For Revenge: A Marriage of Convenience Romance (Rings of Vengeance #1)
by Michelle SmartHigh-stakes, passion and revenge collide in this sizzling marriage of convenience romance by Harlequin Presents author Michelle Smart.A billionaire undone by a ballerina? Impossible! Or at least that&’s what Benjamin thinks until his stolen bride turns his cynical world upside down…Billionaire Benjamin Guillem prides himself on his control. But when he learns his oldest friends have stolen a fortune from him, the betrayal cuts deep. And when he remembers Freya Clements, the woman who stole his breath with one look, and who is currently engaged to his enemy, an outrageous plan suggests itself… Why not persuade her to marry him, instead!Ballerina Freya cautiously agrees to Benjamin&’s proposal. She might tell herself it&’s because he&’s also offering to support her family, but the red-hot pleasures of their wedding night reveal the truth: she&’s hopelessly attracted to her convenient husband! Dare she hope their marriage could ever become more than for revenge?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all of the Rings of Vengeance stories by Michelle Smart:Book 1 - Billionaire&’s Bride for RevengeBook 2 - Marriage Made in BlackmailBook 3 - Billionaire&’s Baby of Redemption
Billionaire's Road Trip to Forever
by Michelle DouglasRunning from a wedding…… to a whole new future!Bree Allenby&’s first stop on her road trip across Australia is to attend the society wedding of her brother&’s best friend. When Noah Fitzgerald is dramatically jilted, he needs a quick getaway—so Bree suggests he come with her! Spending her days with a billionaire is not what she was expecting… Not only is their spark of attraction completely new, but it has them both rethinking where they&’re going in life!&“An emotionally riveting journey…Michelle Douglas shines in Secret Billionaire on Her Doorstep…. The story is fast paced with many ups and downs and I found myself unable to put it down until I found out how it was going to end. I highly recommend this book….&”-Goodreads&“Michelle Douglas always takes me on wonderful journeys filled with love, emotion and romance…this is a book that should not be missed, I loved it so much I highly recommend this one.&”-Goodreads on Singapore Fling with the Millionaire
Billy (the Kid): A Novel
by Peter MeechA Colorado dentist claims to be the infamous gunman while mentoring a boy, romancing a widow, and protecting his friend from angry bootleggers. Pueblo, Colorado,1932. Bootleggers thrive in a town where the sheriff is on the take and you can kill a man with impunity. In this thrilling narrative, a once-famous outlaw finds himself thrust into the middle of a bootleg war against his will. At stake is nothing less than the life of his best friend and his last chance at true love with the town beauty. But is the legendary gunman who he claims to be, or is he just a retired dentist with a vivid imagination? Peter Meech reimagines the figure of Billy the Kid in a remarkable story told with verve, humor, grit, and grace. Praise for Billy (the Kid) &“Like a vintage dime novel, Peter Meech imaginatively engages the reader with a once-upon-a-time version of Billy the Kid&’s life and legacy.&” —Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Lonesome Dove &“Some story ideas are so good you just hope the writer doesn&’t mess them up, and then there are the ones you read and just wish you&’d written them—Billy (the Kid) is both. Peter Meech&’s masterful handling of this Western is nothing short of dead on.&” —Craig Johnson, New York Times–bestselling author of the Walt Longmire Mysteries &“Vividly imagined, cleverly plotted, and superbly written, Peter Meech&’s Billy (the Kid) provides definite and exhilarating proof that a new master of the Western—and the novel—just rode into town. What a wonderful and wonder-filled book!&” —Christopher Knowlton, author of Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West
Billy Christmas
by Mark A. PritchardWhen Billy's father mysteriously disappears and his mother responds by becoming more and more reclusive, Billy maintains hope that his father's absence is not by choice—despite the rumors and taunts of his classmates who believe otherwise. Twelve days before Christmas, Billy acquires a magical tree with a dozen ornaments, each of which holds a clue to finding his father. In order to do so, however, Billy must solve one puzzle each day, so he enlists the help of his best friend Katherine, not realizing that in doing so, he has placed them both in grave danger. The forces of evil that have captured Billy's father are revealed to be manifest in the landscape of their very own small hometown outside of Oxford, England, as well as in some of its seemingly benign inhabitants. A beautifully woven narrative with rich, compelling characters, this novel is sure to strike a chord with any fan of fantasy literature.
Billy Clikk: Creatch Battler
by Mark CrilleyBilly Clikk’s parents are never home at night. He wonders why so much of their work is done after dark. Are they really exterminating insects? Or is their business a cover for something more sinister? When Billy catches his parents in the act—saving a small island from an invasion of something other than bugs—the truth is out. Jim and Linda Clikk are members of a secret organization whose mission is to protect humans from monsters, or creatches. But before Billy can join the real family business, he’ll have to prove himself. And when his parents are suddenly called to India to find out what’s lurking in the caves beneath the Taj Mahal, it looks like he’s going to get his chance sooner than he thought.
Billy Hooten Owlboy: The Flock of Fury
by Thomas E. SniegoskiIN THE FLOCK OF FURY, Billy Hooten learns the strange--and horrifying--truth behind Monstros City's woes. It turns out that all the supervillains Billy has encountered are under the hire of a super-SUPERvillain called the Monarch. The Monarch hates Billy--and with good reason. But when Billy learns the Monarch's shocking true identity, will he be able to fight back against his most powerful foe yet?
Billy Hooten: Owlboy
by Thomas E. SniegoskiBilly Hooten is a weird kid. He gets beat up a lot, and spends the rest of his time doggedly trying to build a robot. One day, Billy Hooten hears a cry for help coming from the cemetery that borders his backyard. Against his better judgment, he runs toward it. And after that,everythingchanges for Billy Hooten. Because Billy Hooten, you see, is Owlboy. A quickthinking, goggle-and-feather-wearing superhero who protects the bizarre and monstrous citizens of Monstros City, a city that exists under Billy's hometown of Bradbury, Massachusetts. But is Billy truly worthy of the moniker Owlboy?
Billy Stuart and the Sea of a Thousand Dangers (Billy Stuart #3)
by Alain M. BergeronWhat was supposed to be a relaxing ocean crossing for Billy Stuart and his friends after their adventures on the island of Crete quickly transforms into a veritable odyssey. A violent storm throws them off their maritime course and leads to a downpour of events with potentially tragic consequences: mutiny, vicious monster attacks, siren songs and more. The dire situation doesn't get any better when they finally make it to shore. A thousand dangers make the Zintrepids' every waking moment seem like a nightmare. And is Billy Stuart still on the trail of his grandfather, the explorer Virgil Stuart who has traveled through time? Or are the Zintrepids forever lost in an unknown age and strange place? Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Sea of One Thousand Dangers is the third title in the Billy Stuart Adventures series, following Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids and Billy Stuart in the Minotaur's Lair.
Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids: Billy Stuart Les Zintrépides (The Billy Stuart series #1)
by Alain M. Bergeron Sampar Sophie B. WatsonBilly Stuart is a young raccoon who aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. When he learns that his grandfather has found a way to travel through time and is leaving on another great voyage, he sets out to see him off (and maybe sneak along). Billy Stuart follows his grandfather's puzzling clues through a maze of caves and caverns to find him before he leaves, trailed by his Scout pack, the Zintrepids. What Billy doesn't know is that once they go down the fateful path his grandfather has taken, there will be no turning back. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is sure to amuse readers of all ages. The next book in the Billy Stuart series will be available in Spring 2019.
Billy Stuart in the Eye of the Cyclops (Billy Stuart #4)
by Alain M. BergeronBilly Stuart, the young raccoon leader of the Zintrepids Scout troop, aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. After accidentally traveling through time in pursuit of the elder Stuart, Billy and friends find themselves lost in a land inhabited by giants: giant plants, giant animals, GIANT MONSTERS! Billy and his companions set off to explore the island, looking for fresh water and food. But a hailstorm forces them to take shelter in a grotto, where they find the trail of Billy’s grandfather, Virgil Stuart. However, following Grandpa’s footsteps turns out to be much more perilous than they expected. And stranded in the heart of this mysterious island, the Zintrepids can’t shake the feeling that they are being watched. Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles throughout, Billy Stuart in the Eye of the Cyclops is sure to amuse readers of all ages.
Billy Stuart in the Minotaur's Lair (Billy Stuart #2)
by Alain M. BergeronBilly Stuart, the young raccoon leader of the Zintrepids Scout troop, aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. After accidentally traveling through time in pursuit of Grandpa, Billy and friends find themselves on the island of Crete, snout to snout with King Minos's Minotaur. It's a formidable challenge; Billy and his buddies have to escape the Minotaur, the labyrinth and King Minos's wrath and maybe, just maybe, find their way home! Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles, this sequel to Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is sure to amuse readers of all ages.
Billy Wizard
by Chris PriestleyThe first day at a new school is often tricky, and if the only person who befriends you claims to be a wizard you simply have to make the best of it! Joe is pretty certain that Billy has, as the teacher says, just got an over-active imagination but when he witnesses some pretty odd events at playtime, he's not quite so sure...This is a really engaging book for newly confident readers, which perfectly captures the way young children speak and behave, in the classroom, the playground and at home. It's a refreshing new take both on bullying and on magic.
Billy and the Epic Escape
by Jamie OliverShare the adventure of a lifetime in this incredible sequel to Jamie Oliver&’s bestselling children&’s debut, Billy and the Giant Adventure!Billy and his best friends Anna, Jimmy and Andy are looking forward to a summer exploring Waterfall Woods, discovering more about the magical creatures who live there and the Rhythm of nature that keeps their world, and ours, in balance.Then the woods come under attack from a mysterious red lady, forcing the sprites and brothers Wilfred and BiIfred into hiding, and the gang rush to the rescue!But what does the red lady really want? Could she be connected to Bilfred&’s disappearance all those years ago? And, if so, how is it possible she looks exactly the same decades later. . .Can Billy and his friends uncover the truth and stop the red lady&’s plans, before the Rhythm is put in danger once again?Get ready for a truly EPIC journey into the mysterious world of Waterfall Woods, with magical creatures, surprising secrets, and action-packed adventure at every turn!
Billy and the Giant Adventure
by Jamie OliverOne pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children's fiction debut!Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumored to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades . . . But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can't resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children's help! With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue — not to mention some mouth-watering recipes at the back — get ready for an adventure you'll never forget!
Billy and the Minpins
by Roald DahlOne of Dahl's beloved stories available for the first time in novel format and newly illustrated by Quentin Blake!Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, he does exactly that! There Billy meets the amazing Minpins, tiny people who live inside the hollow trees. But the Minpins are in danger. The terrible, galloping Gruncher stalks the forest, and the Minpins are disappearing in their thousands. Can Billy find a way to destroy the hungry beast, once and for all--or will it gobble him up too? Illustrated by Quentin Blake for the first time, Billy and the Minpins is a new interpretation of Roald Dahl's very last story (originally published in 1991) and marks nearly forty years of their magical collaboration.
Binary
by Stephanie SaulterZavcka Klist has reinvented herself: no longer the ruthless gemtech enforcer determined to keep the gems they created enslaved, she's now all about transparency and sharing the fruits of Bel'Natur's research to help gems and norms alike. Neither Aryel Morningstar nor Dr. Eli Walker are convinced that Klist or Bel'Natur can have changed so dramatically, but the gems have problems that only a gemtech can solve. In exchange for their help, digital savant Herran agrees to work on Klist's latest project: reviving the science that drove mankind to the brink of extinction. Then confiscated genestock disappears from a secure government facility, and the more DI Varsi investigates, the closer she comes to the dark heart of Bel'Natur and what Zavcka Klist is really after-not to mention the secrets of Aryel Morningstar's own past...