Author: Doug Johnstone Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571330878 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 236
Book Description
An adrenaline-charged thriller from the Kindle-bestselling author of Gone Again and Hit and Run. 'An unnerving tale of what happens to ordinary lives when the wheels come off.' VAL MCDERMID 'A haunting, unforgettable page-turner that ticks every excellence box in crime writing.' ALANNA KNIGHT Sitting in the departure lounge of Kirkwall Airport, Finn Sullivan just wants to get off Orkney. But then he meets the mysterious and dangerous Maddie Pierce, stepping in to save her from some unwanted attention, and his life is changed forever. Set against the brutal, unforgiving landscape of Orkney, CRASH LAND is a psychological thriller steeped in guilt, shame, lust, deception and murder.
Author: David O'Connell Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1526640546 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Ever since Gafferty Sprout's last adventure, she's been VERY GOOD. No more finding lost Smidgen clans, no more pudding fights, definitely no more GHOSTS. She knows there's another clan still out there – The Burrow – and maybe they know the secrets of the MAGICAL knife that saved her from the ghosts. But it'll have to wait until she's less ... grounded. Then a strange Smidgen steals her knife and sets out for The Burrow, and there's nothing for it. Gafferty has to follow. But the Smidgens of The Burrow aren't the new friends Gafferty expected, and soon the Smidgens are in BIG, BIG trouble. The second book in a funny, magical adventure series for 7+ readers who love Terry Pratchett, Max and the Millions and The Borrowers.
Author: S. J. Pajonas Publisher: Onigiri Press ISBN: 194059944X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 329
Book Description
He’s dangerous, and she’s desperate for his help. Will he be her savior or the cause of her enslavement? Disgraced journalist Yumi Minamoto is no stranger to risk. She’s been handed a second chance to save her name back home by documenting a peaceful mission to the Hikoboshi System, and she’s determined to do just that. But when her ship is attacked, she’s separated from her brother, and her life pod crash lands on a dying moon. The mission is torn to pieces, and she finds herself in the middle of a deadly civil war. Now Yumi must navigate the unfamiliar terrain, face off against murderous androids, and grapple with a paranoid leader, struggling to stay alive amidst a culture she doesn’t understand. Even more threatening, Yumi finds herself attracted to Rin and his quiet strength and soon discovers his knowledge of the native’s customs could be the key to her survival. As Yumi’s search for her brother intensifies, can she find the courage to trust Rin — and the truth she’s desperately seeking — before she’s destroyed by the power struggle between love and war? Crash Land on Kurai is the first book in the fast-paced Hikoboshi Space Opera Romance Series. If you like high-tech futures, intergalactic battles, and heart-pounding romance, then you’ll love S. J. Pajonas’s thrilling sci-fi adventure romance. Note: THIS SERIES MUST BE READ IN ORDER. It is a true series and plot elements carry through every book, from beginning to end. You will miss too much by reading this series out of order or skipping around. This series contains a slow-burn romance, profanity, and sexual situations. Additional keywords: space opera, sci-fi action adventure, science fiction, Japan, Japanese, corporatocracy, androids, colonization, swords, strong heroine romance, dystopian romance novels, sci fi romance, space opera romance, romance scifi books, strong female lead romance, strong women romance
Author: Callum and Eachan Allaway Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1291077537 Category : Languages : en Pages : 34
Book Description
Two friendly Aliens crash land on earth and that's were the adventure starts...Derived from an idea by their father, Zig and Zog have been part of the brothers' lives for over nine years. Every night, as Callum and Eachan would tuck into their beds, they would accompany Zig and Zog in adventures told by their dad. From reliving trips that the brothers had been on to making their dreams of the future come true, Zig, Zog, Callum and Eachan would travel their journeys together.Now, aged 14 and 12 and highly reminiscent of their delightful days with Zig and Zog, Callum and Eachan share the magic that these friendly, aliens bring. From the moment they crash land in the boys back garden to visiting Santa Claus in Lapland, their voyages bring warmth and laughter wherever they go. Fun, family -based and utterly fabulous, the Zig and Zog series is guaranteed to get the whole family smiling.
Author: Bill Turner Publisher: ISBN: 9781576109588 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 372
Book Description
Covering Flash 5 from a cartoon and gaming aspect. Learn how to cohesively pull together and create all the necessary elements for an entertaining cartoon show. Create cartoon characters for television and music videos; then, discover how to use those cartoon elements when scripting and programming interactive games on the Internet. This book includes a CD-ROM with complete a full-length cartoon show and source codes for several games. With Flash 5 Cartoons and Games f/x and Design, you will go beyond the general description of the various Flash tools and discover what can be done with them!
Author: Brian A. Blum Publisher: ISBN: Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 616
Book Description
A skilled teacher and master of the format, Blum has produced some of the most successful titles in the Examples & Explanations Series. This latest edition helps students grasp the intricacies of bankruptcy and debtor/creditor law, moving from simpler to more complex topics. Each new concept is introduced with a textual overview, followed by examples and related questions, then answers and follow-up explanations. An ideal accompaniment to any of the leading casebooks. Written by one of the most successful Examples & Explanations authors, this popular study guide features: coverage of recent changes in the Bankruptcy Code the highly effective Examples & Explanations format tutoring students through each legal concept with a textual introduction, examples and questions, and answers with follow-up explanations flexible content and organization supporting any course structure and all of the leading casebooks, with plenty of material for extra practice on any topic as needed The Third Edition has been thoroughly updated to include: discussions of proposed reforms in federal policy covering the potential impact of changes in federal bankruptcy policy on consumers and small businesses new coverage of sovereign immunity examining the current laws protecting federal, state, and tribal governments from suit updated cases and legal issues, including debtors retention of property under Chapter 7, recent revisions To The Bankruptcy Code, and new statutory and case law
Author: Sean Williams Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0062203266 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 295
Book Description
M. T. Anderson meets Cory Doctorow in the exciting sequel to Twinmaker, from #1 New York Times bestseller Sean Williams, who also coauthors the Troubletwisters series with Garth Nix. Clair and Jesse have barely been reunited when the world is plunged into its biggest crisis since the Water Wars. The d-mat network is broken. The world has ground to a halt. People are trapped, injured, dying. It's the end of the world as Clair knows it—and it's partly her fault. Now she's been enlisted to track down her friend Q, the rogue AI who repeatedly saved her life—and who is the key to fixing the system. Targeted by dupes, abandoned by her friends, and caught in a web of lies that strike at the very essence of who she is, Clair quickly finds powerful and dangerous allies. But if she helps them, will she be leading her friend straight into a trap? Caught between pro- and anti-d-mat philosophies, in a world on the brink of all-out war, Clair must decide where she stands—and who she stands with, at the end.
Author: Doug Johnstone
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Author: Callum and Eachan Allaway
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Author: Sean Williams
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