![]() ![]() Man has emerged from his shelters to find a world overrun by dinosaurs! Xenozoic combines lush and richly realized ink-and-brush artwork with a pulp-fueled narrative to create an action-packed fantasy-an unrelenting adventure that also serves as a subtle cautionary fable concerning the unforeseen consequences that shortsighted present-day decisions might have upon future generations.įive hundred years after an ecological collapse, the earth keeps on turning. And when those trials are further compounded by the underhanded and selfish actions of the cutthroat human scavengers they encounter, even the best equipped and bravest among them might not endure. But even the worthiest of these hardy souls are hard-pressed to surmount the obstacles presented by their new homeland. It takes guts, grim determination, ingenuity and a whole lot of old-fashioned luck just to survive, much less thrive, in this alien wilderness-all qualities that ace mechanic Jack Tenrec, lovely scientist Hannah Dundee and their friends possess in abundance. All of the familiar flora and fauna are gone, replaced by a radically altered natural order populated by rampaging dinosaurs and strange, new creatures. ![]() "What strange new world, to have such creatures in it "Forced into hiding by a global ecological cataclysm, humans emerge from their underground warrens half a millennium later to discover that the Earth has been totally transformed. ![]()
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![]() Up until this point I haven’t even been able to properly review these books. Cleanliness? Who cares? I’ll shower when I’m good and ready, damn it. Grocery shopping? That would require me to change out of sweatpants. I had things to do this weekend, but instead I mistakenly started this series and spent four days straight sitting on my couch. What began as Beatrix's innocent deception has resulted in the agony of unfulfilled love-and a passion that can't be denied. ![]() ![]() and when Christopher comes home, he's determined to claim the woman he loves. Soon the correspondence between Beatrix and Christopher develops into something fulfilling and deep. When Beatrix learns of Pru's disappointment, she decides to help by concocting Pru's letters to Christopher for her. But, as he explains in his letters to Pru, life on the battlefield has darkened his soul-and it's becoming clear that Christopher won't come back as the same man. Has the time come for the most unconventional of the Hathaway sisters to settle for an ordinary man-just to avoid spinsterhood?Ĭaptain Christopher Phelan is a handsome, daring soldier who plans to marry Beatrix's friend, the vivacious flirt Prudence Mercer, when he returns from fighting abroad. ![]() and she has resigned herself to the fate of never finding love. Even though she participated in the London season in the past, the classic beauty and free-spirited Beatrix has never been swept away or seriously courted. As a lover of animals and nature, Beatrix Hathaway has always been more comfortable outdoors than in the ballroom. ![]() ![]() ![]() *I received a free ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The author talks, for instance, about the role of humor in nonfiction, and sprinkles his own humorous anecdotes throughout, but they don't seem to directly relate to the struggle a nonfiction writer might face in incorporating humor into their own writing. Because I edit nonfiction for a living and have already written four fiction books, this was a little basic for my needs.īeyond that, though, although it provides a bevy for tools for not being boring, it doesn't necessarily use those tools for itself. ![]() If you're someone who's a little farther along in your writing journey, however, it might not be as helpful. It's about understanding your readers, explaining complicated ideas, and not being boring. It's a helpful collection of tips about preparation, research, tone, and execution. If you are someone who earnestly wants to write a nonfiction book-a memoir, self-help, how-to, or any other type of book or copy-and doesn't know where to start, this book is just right for you. ![]() ![]() Magic and monsters and plenty of chicanery abound, but underneath it all, Scheherazade wants to teach the king to trust and to love. Scheherazade saves her own life through the intricate, interwoven stories with which she wins the king’s favor. Napoli’s beautiful retelling is mesmerizing. “Tales from the Arabian Nights” by Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Christina Balit (National Geographic, $24.99, ages 9-14) Stunning illustrations decorate this classic Middle Eastern feast of tales. If you ever thought your dog really understands you, then you will relish this poignant confirmation told from the dog’s point of view. ![]() In a well-constructed novel that is impossible to put down, Daisy helps a boy find his father and a new home for both of them. More than anything, she wants to find her human parents again and act as a loyal, loving pet for them But it’s not to be. When 12-year old Daisy dies in a car acciden,t she is reincarnated as a dog. “The Dog Ray” by Linda Coggin (Candlewick Press, $15.99, ages 9-14) For any dog lover this is a must read. Spradlin (Scholastic Press, $16.99, ages 9-13) This gripping WWII fictional tale tells how a 12-year old Ukrainian Jewish boy tries to save his grandmother from the clutches of the Nazis. What better solution for filling their time than to occupy them with a good book? Here are some suggestions for middle school and teen readers. ![]() With the holidays already upon us, the schools will be setting their students free for a couple of weeks. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, they both have to face the consequences of their actions, which is where the pile of religious angst comes in. Tyler is enough of a cinnamon roll that it’s no wonder he falls hard. She can’t have known from their first encounter, but afterward, she forces a sort of intimacy on Tyler with her confession to him and how she treats him outside of those moments. Poppy is far from evil, but she is a bit of a jerk at first. I adored his character arc, which feels separate from the fairly contrived romance arc. At its heart, this is the story of Tyler Bell finding his true place in life and serving his faith. I enjoyed it far more for the beauty of Simone’s writing and her ability to weave a story around the depth of her characters. ![]() Therefore, Tyler’s attraction to Poppy and the subsequent dilemma he faces was not what drew me to this story. I have very little patience for the religious angst of white guys, especially when it involves a religion with as tricky a past as Catholicism. I enjoyed this book a lot more when I stopped thinking about it as a romance. ![]() ![]() ![]() Speaking of heroes, the two convince an actual hero to accompany and protect them called Hrun, which in turn makes them a target of a dragon lady called Liessa, who wants Hrun as an ignorant husband to help her rule as her father’s successor. That is how their adventure begins, with Death trailing closely behind Rincewind.Īs expected, Twoflower gets kidnapped, which ends with a huge fire that burnt down Ankh-Morkpork, with the two heroes barely escaping. ![]() At first, Rincewind doesn’t want to be entangled with Twoflower, but then gets ordered by the town’s authority to protect him. Twoflower is followed by luggage with hundreds of legs and is an aware entity of its own. Twoflower is an extremely naive and unaware character, coming from a place where gold is not a rarity, not realizing that he could easily become a target in Ankh-Morpork. The main protagonist is an unsuccessful wizard called Rincewind, who stumbles upon a tourist called Twoflower in a tavern in a town called Ankh-Morpork. The sex of the turtle is unknown, which will prove quite an important factor in the protagonists’ adventures later. ![]() This comedic fantasy novel is set in a fictional world called Discworld, which is described as a flat surface world on top of a giant turtle which is supported by four giant elephants roaming through the universe. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() lessĮven within the context of the Underground BDSM Club, Joshua’s desires are dark and extreme. ![]() What could an educated, handsome, and confident man like Seth possibly see in someone like him? Seth must convince him that despite the differences on the surface, when it comes to kinky fun and discovery, they’ll fit together just fine. The trouble is, Donavan doesn’t have as much experience with the BDSM world as he’d like. Seth Manning might not look like a typical Dominant, but when the two men meet at Pride, Donavan realizes Seth might be his perfect counterpart. Unfortunately, they’re wrong, and Donavan’s desire to explore his submissive side goes unfulfilled. more Don’t judge a book by its cover… At over six feet, with a body honed in the gym, auto worker Donavan Gregory is used to people assuming he’s a dominant top. Don’t judge a book by its cover… At over six feet, with a body honed in the gym, auto worker Donavan Gregory is used to people assuming he’s a dominant top. ![]() ![]() A new afterword by the author reflecting on how the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are affecting soldiers-and offering advice on how to help returning soldiers to cope with their combat experiences This expanded paperback edition features. ![]() "Everyone has their own experience of violence, calamity, or trauma." With simplicity and power, this book offers timeless teachings on how we can all find healing, and it presents practical guidance on how mindfulness and compassion can transform our lives. ![]() "Everyone has their Vietnam," Thomas writes. At Hell's Gate is not only a gripping coming-of-age story but a spiritual travelogue from the horrors of combat to the discovery of inner peace-a journey that inspired Thomas to become a Zen monk and peace activist who travels to war-scarred regions around the world. In this raw and moving memoir, Claude Thomas describes his service in Vietnam, his subsequent emotional collapse, and his remarkable journey toward healing. ![]() ![]() ![]() Forced to face the greatest fears of the medieval world - dark magic, werewolves, madness - Luca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness. ![]() Outside in the yard they are building a pyre to burn her for witchcraft. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep, and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and all the evidence points to Isolde's criminal guilt. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her claiming her rich inheritance. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom, and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old, Luca Vero, is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. The year is 1453, and all signs point to it being the end of the world. The first book in Philippa Gregory's thrilling young adult sequence, Order of Darkness. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Elementary school principal Kyle Archer is a fellow fish-out-of-water who volunteers to show Margot the picture-postcard side of Southern living. Now she's blackballed by the gala set and in dire need of a fresh start-and apparently the McCreadys are in need of an event planner with a tarnished reputation.Īs Margot finds her footing in a town where everybody knows not only your name, but what you had for dinner last Saturday night and what you'll wear to church on Sunday morning, she grudgingly has to admit that there are some things Lake Sackett does better than Chicago-including the dating prospects. She's riding high until one event goes tragically, spectacularly wrong. As an elite event planner, Margot's rubbed elbows with the cream of Chicago society, and made elegance and glamour her business. Margot Cary has spent her life immersed in everything Lake Sackett is not. And true to form in small Southern towns, family business becomes everybody's business. (What, you have a problem with one-stop shopping?) Two McCready brothers started two separate businesses in the same building back in 1928, and now it's become one big family affair. ![]() Nestled on the shore of Lake Sackett, Georgia is the McCready Family Funeral Home and Bait Shop. Beloved author Molly Harper launches a brand-new contemporary romance series, Southern Eclectic, with this story of a big-city party planner who finds true love in a small Georgia town. ![]() |