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Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft

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Feel the heat. Hear the roar. The fever has begun.... There's a storm rising. Electricity crackles in the air. For Kira Donovan, it's that time of year again: when the need floods her flesh, when almost any man--the bigger and the stronger the better--will do. For Kira, an animal psychic, the heat is a matter of life and death, and this year it has come at just the right time. Tom Knight, a natural-born predator, has arrived at her isolated Idaho farm--for reasons all his own.... At first Kira i... more info>>

Enemy Combatant by Ed Gaffney

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A man charged with the brutal act of terrorism.... A lawyer sworn to defend him... A courtroom spinning wildly out of control.... In the trial of the decade, attorney Tom Carpenter was just a spectator. Until, to his own astonishment, Tom finds himself thrust into a case primed to explode? The whole world thinks Tom's new client is guilty of the worst act of terrorism since 9/11--except for one shadowy figure, who feeds Tom astounding inside information. But just as the trial is about to break w... more info>>

Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo by Deborah Siegel

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Only children don't have to share bedrooms, toys, or the backseat of a car. They don't have to share allowances, inheritances, or their parents' attention. But when they get into trouble, they can't just blame their imaginary friends. In Only Child, twenty-one acclaimed writers tell the truth about life without siblings--the bliss of solitude, the ache of loneliness, and everything in between. In this unprecedented collection, writers like Judith Thurman, Kathryn Harrison, John Hodgman, and Pete... more info>>

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

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The Inspiration for Bladerunner.... Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was published in 1968. Grim and foreboding, even today it is a masterpiece ahead of its time. By 2021, the World War had killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remained coveted any living creature, and for people who couldn't afford one, companies built incredibly realistic simulacrae: horses, birds, cats, sheep... They even built humans. Emigrees to Mars received a... more info>>

Sand Doom and Other Tales of Adventure by Murray Leinster

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Included in this volume of Murray Leinster's work are four short stories--"Sand Doom," "Atmosphere," "Attention Saint Patrick," and "The Leader"--plus one complete novel, "The Wailing Asteroid." Introduction by John Gregory Betancourt. Part of the Wildside Pulp Classics line.

Yellow Fever by Terry L. Vinson

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Amid the sweltering summer heat of nineteen eighties South Korea, a trio of bar girls are found brutally murdered mere miles from the main gate of Sunyon Air Force Base, their mutilated bodies discovered near a red-light district known as the 'The Ville', infamous for the inebriate behavior of the American soldiers who frequent its many watering holes and back-alley pleasure palaces. Meanwhile, plying her ultra-specialized trade halfway around the world is Lei Park, a Korean-born, self-trained '... more info>>

The Magical Chorus: A History of Russian Culture in the Twentieth Century from Tolstoy to Solzhenitsyn by Antonina W. Bouis

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From the reign of Tsar Nicholas II to the brutal cult of Stalin to the ebullient, uncertain days of perestroika, nowhere has the inextricable relationship between politics and culture been more starkly illustrated than in twentieth-century Russia. In the first book to fully examine the intricate and often deadly interconnection between Russian rulers and Russian artists, cultural historian Solomon Volkov (who experienced firsthand many of the events he describes) brings to life the human stories... more info>>

Standing Tall: A Memoir of Tragedy and Triumph by Laura Tucker

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At a time when heroes are too rare, C. Vivian Stringer sets a shining example. She has time and again shown character, fortitude, and heart, both on and off the hardwood, and in the face of unbearable loss. In Standing Tall, she shares her remarkable life story, inspiring us to find this fortitude within ourselves. "Work hard, and don't look for excuses," Stringer's parents told her, "and you can achieve anything." But her faith and perseverance would be tested many times. A gifted athlete, she ... more info>>

Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II by Douglas A. Blackmon

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In this groundbreaking historical expose, Douglas A. Blackmon brings to light one of the most shameful chapters in American history--an "Age of Neoslavery" that thrived from the aftermath of the Civil War through the dawn of World War II. Under laws enacted specifically to intimidate blacks, tens of thousands of African Americans were arbitrarily arrested, hit with outrageous fines, and charged for the costs of their own arrests. With no means to pay these ostensible "debts," prisoners were sold... more info>>

Operation Haystack by Frank Herbert

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It's hard to ferret out a gang of fanatics; it would, obviously, be even harder to spot a genetic line of dedicated men. But the problem Orne had was one step tougher than that! A science fiction classic from Frank Herbert, author of DUNE!

Gathering [Dark Staff Series Book 7] by Lazette Gifford

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With the final confrontation against the demon Gix looming closer, Aubreyan and Tristan seek a short time of peace to recover from their battles. However, Gix moves too quickly, and now the two, along with their allies, are forced into a running war to save other friends whom Gix has targeted. But Gix has made a mistake. Abby is gathering an army of believers who will follow him even to Gix's own hell.

Hope in Hell [Dark Staff Series Book 8] by Lazette Gifford

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Abby's attempt to keep the others from the final battle only makes them more determined to join him--at whatever the risk to themselves. As they face the demon at last, Abby is all too aware that his friends are both his strength and his weakness ... and he knows they cannot all survive.

Planetwalker: 22 Years of Walking, 17 Years of Silence by John Francis

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When the struggle to save oil-soaked birds and restore blackened beaches left him feeling frustrated and helpless, John Francis decided to take a more fundamental and personal stand--he stopped using all forms of motorized transportation. Soon after embarking on this quest that would span two decades and two continents, the young man took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years. It began as a silent environmental protest, but as a young African-American man, walking across the country in the ... more info>>

Blood Wings by Stephen Gresham

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Starting over seemed simple enough to Anita Martin. She moved with her young sons Wade and Timmy to a pristine new home near the Everglades. Sadly, it won't be that simple. When Wade begins having nightmares of a terrible dark creature with razor talons and pitch-black wings, they are dismissed as a young boy's fantasies--until people start disappearing with screams in the night. With the death toll steadily rising, who will come to fight the mysterious and evil Blood Wings?

A Promise of Roses by Heidi Betts

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Megan Adams needs to save her stagecoach line, and she's ready to personally face the outlaws who constantly ambush it. But she wasn't prepared for the handsome outlaw that will try to make her his accomplice, or the bounty hunter Lucas McCain who suspects her of robbing payrolls and is focused on catching her. And McCaine won't give up, even if it means hijacking her heart.

The Prince of Midnight by Laura Kinsale

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A tarnished legend driven into exile deep within the depths of a crumbling French castle was once the Prince of Midnight. Now he is just a forgotten shadow. She is seeking the hero but finds herself weary of the reality. He is the only person who can help her realize her dreams, but could she trust a man so entombed in despair and self-loathing with the depths of her heart? They begin their journey over land and sea to independently attain their dreams, but under the blanket of night they find a... more info>>

Clemente! by Kal Wagenheim

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Roberto Clemente was first Latin American player to be recognized by the Baseball Hall of Fame. This classic book by baseball historian Kal Waggenehim illustrates his dramatic life from his childhood in Puerto Rico to his career with the Pittsburg Pirates. Clemente was tragically killed in a plane crash, but his legend lives on in this thoughtful collection of memories from his family and supporters.

Galactic Bounty by William C. Dietz

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A traitor is on the loose. A treacherous navy captain plans to sell military secrets to the alien Il Ronn. The only man who can stop him is Sam McCade. Betrayed by his friends, stalked by his enemies, McCade is the only one standing between a terrifying alien threat--and the unimaginable devastation of the Terran Empire?

Pure Fear [Twisted Tails III] by J. Richard Jacobs

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Those who have read other books in the Twisted Tails series already know that genre is not the driving force behind them. There is a general theme, sure, but no specific limits to where a story can take off from or a destination to which it should travel. We thrive on surprise and that is what makes the Twisted Tails books unique. Each story ends in the unexpected. Sometimes that's a little subtle, but most of the time the reader is cautioned to be careful of his/her footing. The authors of thes... more info>>

The Planet Strappers by Raymond Z. Gallun

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THE PLANET STRAPPERS started out as The Bunch, a group of student-astronauts in the back room of a store in Jarviston, Minnesota. They wanted off Earth, and they begged, borrowed and built what they needed to make it. THE PLANET STRAPPERS got what they wanted--a start on the road to the stars--but no one brought up on Earth could have imagined what was waiting for them Out There!

Wiser in Battle: A Soldier's Story by Donald T. Phillips

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WISER IN BATTLE is the first book about the war in Iraq by an on-site commander. Former Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Ground Forces from June 2003 to June 2004. WISER IN BATTLE offers the full story of his tenure, providing a first-hand account of Saddam Hussein's capture, the battle of Fallujah, and the never-ending quest to take out Shiite Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Sanchez also discusses how minor insurgent attacks grew into synchronized, well-coordinated op... more info>>

A Cry For Self-Help by Jaqueline Girdner

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Kate Jasper, Marin County, California's own, organically grown, amateur sleuth returns in this eighth mystery in the series. ("A cultural anthropologist of the laughing gas variety."--Don Herron, SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN.) In A CRY FOR SELF-HELP, Kate Jasper and her sweetie take the plunge and join a Wedding Ritual Class, hoping to find inspiration for their own possible nuptials. On a field trip to observe a scuba-diving marriage ceremony, Sam Skyler, the man who has become a living legend as... more info>>

The Shattered Crown [House of the Rose Book Five] by Michaela August

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In the gripping conclusion to the series, the revelation of an ancient conspiracy explodes into war between the House's vampire protectors and an exiled goddess.

Ratha's Courage [Fifth Book of the Named] by Clare Bell

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"Screeching in pain and terror, the rogues backed off, but they didn't flee like the Un-Named raiders did. Something seemed to force them back into the fray, making them ignore their fright and their agony to attack again. The flame-bearers' attack faltered as eyes met eyes and the enemy's ability to withstand the Red Tongue was passed quickly among the Named. Firekeepers ... Above the commotion, Ratha heard an agonizing shriek, so raw that she didn't recognize the voice. She whirled, thinking o... more info>>

Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry--from Music to Hollywood by Terrance Dean

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Everyone wants to know the truth about their favorite celebrities' heart's desire. Within the masculine culture of Hip Hop and Hollywood, there is a well-known gay subculture that industry insiders are keenly aware of but choose to hide. Terrance Dean worked his way up for more than ten years in the entertainment industry from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling along with Hollywood and Hip Hop's most glamorous. With a family full of secrets and working in an industry ... more info>>