6/8/2023 0 Comments The quiet game by greg iles![]() ![]() As the town closes ranks against him, Penn is joined by Caitlin Masters, a young newspaper publisher, on a deadly quest to find answers to one of the darkest chapters of American history, a quest that pits them against the FBI, a band of brothers still fiercely guarding the tainted legacy of J. Upon learning that his father is being blackmailed, Penn finds himself reopening the most highly charged murder case in the town's history, searching for the evidence that could bring down the judge who nearly destroyed his father years ago. Natchez, Mississippi, is the jewel of the antebellum South, a city of old secrets and older money. When recently widowed Penn Cage leaves Houston with his young daughter and returns to his hometown seeking peace, he finds something very different. The New York Times bestselling author of Spandau Phoenix and Mortal Fear returns with a rich and atmospheric novel of high suspense ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The result is an engrossing novel for teens boasting familiar and timely themes that add flavor and complexity to the Spider-Man mythos. The result is an engrossing novel for teens boasting familiar and timely themes that add flavor and complexity to the Spider-Man mythos. ![]() Equal parts hero and heart, this is the Spidey 2017 wants and needs."- Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Black Widow: Forever Red "With great talent comes great opportunity, and Jason Reynolds uses his to do Miles Morales proud. Never has the character felt more human or real."- Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Everything, Everything and School Library Journal "Jason Reynolds has written a thought-provoking, funny and essential Spider-Man. "Impressively original Reynolds' masterful depiction of Miles' everyday life and the challenges he sees in his neighborhood gives the tale unexpected currency and depth."- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "An expertly spun tale of identity that takes Miles-just like Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man-from questioning who he is to finding a fair measure of purpose and resolve."- The Horn Book Absolutely brilliant."- Daniel José Older, New York Times best-selling author of Shadowshaper Jason Reynolds's fresh voice and unflinching truth-telling bring a whole new vitality to the Spider-Man story. "A thrilling joyride through the streets of Brooklyn. "A must-read for any fan of Spider-Man."- Brian Michael Bendis, co-creator of Miles Morales ![]() 6/7/2023 0 Comments Hop on pop by dr seuss![]() ![]() ![]() In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands – Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years.Īs part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins has relaunched 17 of Dr. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun – simply change the first letter and the whole word changes! This charming book introduces young children to words that rhyme, with classic Dr. ![]() 6/7/2023 0 Comments Delirium books in order![]() ![]() Human Oddities by Barbara Malenky ( Winter 2000): Published as a soft cover with an unknown print run. ![]() Burnt Offerings by Shane Ryan Staley ( 1999): Published as a 150-copy limited soft cover.The print run for these magazines is unknown. Some of the first offerings from Delirium Books were magazines, all digest-sized with color covers. The same year, Delirium took home the first annual Shocker Award for Small Press of the Year, presented by, one of the biggest independent horror booksellers in the U.S. In 2005, Delirium Books won the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for Excellence in Specialty Press Publishing, presented by the HWA (Horror Writer's Association). Delirium Books first published The Rising, the first book in a series of zombie-themed horror novels written by author Brian Keene, winning the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel in 2003 and helping to usher in the new era of zombie popularity in the mid-2000s. JSTOR ( May 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)ĭelirium Books, launched in the summer of 1999 by Shane Ryan Staley, is a horror publisher in the collector's market, producing low print-run limited editions intended for both collectors and readers alike.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. ![]() 6/7/2023 0 Comments My sister the vampire switched![]() ![]() Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Watsuki Houston (3/16/10) 9 out of 10 stars The Dreaming Volume 1 by Queenie Chan (3/19/10) 10 out of 10 stars The Dreaming Volume 2 by Queenie Chan (3/19/10) 10 out of 10 stars The Dreaming Volume 3 by Queenie Chan (3/20/10) 11 out of 10 stars! :P ![]() Navajo Code Talkers by Nathan Aaseng (3/21/10) 8.5 out of 10 stars Spook by Mary Roach (3/25/10) 8.5 out of 10 stars Kiss & Blog by Alyson Noel (3/27/10) 8.5 out of 10 stars After the First Death by Robert Cormier (3/31/10) 9 out of 10 stars Night by Elie Wiesel (4/1/10) 10 out of 10 stars ![]() But that was my only problem with it, and I'd definitely recommend it to fans of vampire books. However, sometimes it seems as if the author came up with a quick explanation for some parts of the book to keep the plot from becoming more complicated. It was nice to read if you want something quick, light, and funny. Will she tell Olivia, or will her sister find out the hard way? But Ivy has a secret-she's a vampire, and she's not the only one in Franklin Grove. Ivy and Olivia are brimming with plans to switch places and try out life in one another's shoes. Soon, they meet and discover that not only are they sisters, but they're twins-identical twins! Adopted by different parents when they were babies, they have never known each other.until Olivia moves to Franklin Grove and starts eighth grade at the same school as Ivy. My Sister the Vampire: Switched, by Sienna Mercer, is the story of two sisters, Ivy and Olivia. ![]() ![]() First-time novelist Sarah Miller has written a funny and penetrating storye. ![]() And everyone is wearing the cutest yellow thongs!" -Zoey Dean, author of the New York Times bestselling A-List series "Being inside Gideon's mind is like reading the personal diary of a guy you have a huge crush on and discovering that he's funny, sexy, wise, and more human than you ever imagined." -Cecily von Ziegesar, author of the New York Times bestselling Gossip Girl series "Teenage angst has never been so appealing. " amusing novele a unique twisteReaders will have a good time living inside Gid's head as he slowly becomes more confident-and goes a little wild along the way." - Publishers Weekly "Smart, funny, sexy and totally true, reading Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn is like getting access to a club you've always wondered about.and then you're inside and it's better than you imagined it ever could be. ![]() ![]() ![]() In the film, Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Hutcherson) are forced to compete in the Hunger Games, an elaborate televised fight to the death consisting of adolescent contestants from the 12 Districts of Panem.ĭevelopment of a film adaptation of Collins' original novel began in March 2009 when Lionsgate entered into a co-production agreement with Color Force, which had acquired the rights a few weeks earlier. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland. It is the first installment in The Hunger Games film series. The Hunger Games is a 2012 American dystopian action film directed by Gary Ross, who co-wrote the screenplay with Suzanne Collins and Billy Ray, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Collins. ![]() 6/6/2023 0 Comments Scarred by Mia Kerick![]() Mia focuses her stories on the emotional growth of troubled young men and their relationships, and she believes that sex has a place in a love story, but not until it is firmly established as a love story. ![]() Her husband of twenty years has been told by many that he has the patience of Job, but don’t ask Mia about that, as it is a sensitive subject. ![]() Mia Kerick is the mother of four exceptional children-all named after saints-and five nonpedigreed cats-all named after the next best thing to saints, Boston Red Sox players. I hope that readers will open their minds and look at families, love relationships, and taking risks in different ways. Young adults can show marked sophistication and adults can display innocence. I'm not into labels, so sometimes classifying my books as Young Adult or adult is very difficult for me. ![]() And I want it to be what readers see when they read my stories. ![]() 6/5/2023 0 Comments Gone Rogue by A. McKay![]() ![]() I wrote up some thoughts about why you should consider NoSQL vs. I still stand by our decision to lead with MongoDB for sure, but I understand that different projects require different DBs.Īs we work through adding SQL-based database support, we've learned a lot that has reinforced our original decision, but also spotlighted where SQL can shine as well. So we're adding additional database support. However, lots of engineers are asking for Postgres, and there are certainly valid reasons for them doing so. We decided on MongoDB early on because we made our own decisions based on project requirements. It's important to make your own decisions on tech based on the requirements of your own projects. That, in specific, has always been fascinating to me. What year is it? If I want to be relevant on Twitter, do I need to go catch up on PHP? Not today.Īnother super trendy Twitter thing is around the resurgence and apparent blind preference of SQL databases. One day it's serverless, the next day everyone hates serverless. I can tell what the "tech trend" of the day is by looking at the first 10 tweets. ![]() ![]() ![]() We lived on a sandy dirt lane, and we had some chickens and three cows. I grew up on a small farm in Powder Springs, Georgia. ![]() This sweet and tangy debut introduces a memorable cast of characters who come to learn that grace can abide within and beyond the realities of pain and loss. ![]() In the middle of it all, a ruby-throated hummingbird decides to winter at the Tanners' and becomes a source of delight and inspiration as March Anne prepares for Grenna's passing and journeys toward self-acceptance. When Grenna suffers a heart attack, March Anne must face an uncertain future and confront her past. And so, in secret meetings deep in the woods, March Anne and her two best friends form the Pseudonymphs, whose names change with the seasons. And although Grenna has tried to teach March Anne about her ancestors, March Anne has always been uncomfortable with the family name she's been given and doesn't like. Thanks to Grenna, her grandmother and surrogate mother, March Anne has learned everything she needs to know about seeds, vine pruning, and harvesting melons and pumpkins. ![]() Twelve-year-old March Anne Tanner's life is tied to the simple rhythms and cycles of the watermelon farm in Jubilee, Georgia, that she has grown up on. ![]() |