Hoofin' It
Hoofin' It

Author: R.J. Blain

Publisher: Pen & Page Publishing

Published: 2017-09-10

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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All Shane wanted was to get away from the wreckage of his career for a while. He picked New York City to provide him with a distraction from his early, unwanted retirement from the police force. New York City delivered, distracting him with three corpses and a miniature llama with a spitting problem and an attitude. If he wants to return to a normal life, he’ll have to face off against a sex trafficking ring targeting the woman of his dreams, ancient vampires, murderous criminals, his parents, and an FBI agent with a hidden agenda. Some days, it isn’t easy being an ex-cop. Warning: This novel contains excessive humor, action, excitement, adventure, magic, romance, and bodies. Proceed with caution.

Babylon Rolling
Babylon Rolling

Author: Amanda Boyden

Publisher: Vintage Canada

Published: 2009-08-11

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0307372960

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From the author of the acclaimed debut Pretty Little Dirty comes a complex, seductive novel about race and culture, set in New Orleans. Babylon Rolling is a glittering, gritty, unflinching novel of five families living along an Uptown block in the year before Hurricane Katrina. Told in numerous voices, it explores what happens when forces collide in the boozy, humid city that care forgot. At once an exploration of ethnicity and a portrait of a city on the edge of annihilation, Babylon Rolling is a brave and masterful novel.

Freedom Train North
Freedom Train North

Author: Julia Pferdehirt

Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society

Published: 2013-06-19

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 0870206605

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People running from slavery made many hard journeys to find freedom—on steamboats and in carriages, across rivers and in hay-covered wagons. Some were shot at. Many were chased by slave catchers. Others hid in tunnels and secret rooms. But these troubles were worth it for the men, women, and children who eventually reached freedom. Freedom Train North tells the stories of fugitive slaves who found help in Wisconsin. Young readers (ages 7 to 12) will meet people like Joshua Glover, who was broken out of jail by a mob of freedom workers in Milwaukee, and Jacob Green, who escaped five times before he finally made it to freedom. This compelling book also introduces stories of the strangers who hid fugitive slaves and helped them on their way, brave men and women who broke the law to do what was right. As both a historian and a storyteller, author Julia Pferdehirt shares these exciting and important stories of a dangerous time in Wisconsin’s past. Using manuscripts, letters, and artifacts from the period, as well as stories passed down from one generation to another, Pferdehirt takes us deep into our state’s past, challenging and inspiring us with accounts of courage and survival.

Deus-X
Deus-X

Author: Joseph A. Citro

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9781584653394

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Named one of the "113 Best Books of Modern Horror" by critic Stanley Wiater, Deus-X offers a potent combination of mystery, psychological horror, and spiritual terror. Two seemingly unrelated events set in motion a complex plot: in a secret government installation in California, a political prisoner is grotesquely executed; while on the East Coast, an elderly Vermont farmer vanishes, the victim of an otherwordly abduction. Three amateur investigators with divergent world views--a psychologist, a physicist, and a priest--join forces to discover the relationship between these two events. Stalked by a murderous psychopath intent on stopping them, they encounter UFOs, inexplicable religious phenomena, multiple personalities, and overwhelming psychic violence. They are drawn inexorably forward through the gothic halls of a Canadian hospital for elderly and demented priests to the locked chambers of a covert American repository for space-age weaponry, where they uncover a sinister application of computer technology.

The Deavys
The Deavys

Author: Alan Dean Foster

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2016-02-16

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1504015878

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A decidedly non-Ordinary family (and their talking cat) must embark on a magical mission in this tale from New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. For any normal teenage boy, having two and a half younger sisters would be enough to deal with. But Simwan Deavy’s life isn’t normal. His family is non-Ord—short for “non-Ordinary”—which means that at school, he and his sisters learn hexing and enchanting along with history and math. It also means they have a ghost for an uncle and a cat who talks. Still, everything is going well for Simwan—until a bottle of Truth is stolen from the local pharmacy. Now the Deavys’ favorite woods are under threat from development; their mother, whose life depends on the Truth, is growing weaker; and the world as they know it might never be the same. With the help of their cat, Pithfwid, the Deavys track the loathsome, horrible Crub to his lair in New York City. But the Crub has laid traps, turning a dangerous city into a deadly one. To succeed at their mission, the Deavys will have to stick together—or the Truth may be lost forever.

Changing the Game (New Revised and Updated Edition)
Changing the Game (New Revised and Updated Edition)

Author: Norm Phelps

Publisher: Lantern Books

Published: 2015-02-01

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1590564847

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Norm Phelps has long been one of the leading theoreticians, historians, and strategists of the animal advocacy movement. His new book collects his recent writings on this subject, as well as offers in print for the first time a fully revised and updated version of the e-book he published with Lantern in 2013 (978-1-59056-379-3). Phelps argues that faced with the overwhelming wealth and power of the animal exploitation industries, animal activists are like David trying to stand up to Goliath. But rather than following the unsuccessful strategies of the past, Phelps proposes that we change the game by adopting David’s strategy of refusing to play by Goliath’s rules. Additional essays explore class and race in animal advocacy, the place of public policy vs. private morality in creating social change, and the unyielding barrier of human exceptionalism. Trenchant, wise, and deeply committed to the reduction of suffering and the liberation of animals, Changing the Game is sure to offer animal advocates much food for thought as the movement charts a way forward for all sentient beings.

The Cowboy Meets His Match
The Cowboy Meets His Match

Author: Margaret Brownley

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1492658383

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"A great story by a wonderful author." —DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, for Left at the Altar His first mistake was marrying her. His second was falling in love. Chase McKnight will do anything to secure his family's ranch—but marriage to a complete stranger? That's a hard pill to swallow. Yet the will is clear: Chase needs a wife by his side if he wants to keep his home, so he meets his veiled lady at the courthouse steps and reluctantly says "I do." Too bad he married the wrong bride. When Boston runaway Emily Fields agreed to marry a Texas stranger to escape her family's scandal, she wasn't prepared to get hitched to the wrong cowboy! Stuck in a secret compromise, she has one year to learn the ways of the ranch and convince Chase's family they're happily married. But when the lie becomes true, the past catches up to them and they must save the love they never expected... Haywire Brides Series: Cowboy Charm School (Book 1) The Cowboy Meets His Match (Book 2) What People Are Saying About Margaret Brownley: "Delightful, humorous...packed with engaging characters, loads of action, several mysteries—all enough sizzle to satisfy her fans." —RT Book Reviews for A Match Made in Texas "A sweet, touching love story." —Kirkus Reviews for Left at the Altar "Lively and warm. A welcome addition to a sparse yet popular subgenre." —Booklist for Left at the Altar

The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard (80+ Titles in One Edition)
The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard (80+ Titles in One Edition)

Author: Robert E. Howard

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-26

Total Pages: 4940

ISBN-13:

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The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard is a comprehensive collection of over 80 titles by the legendary author. Howard's stories, known for their vivid descriptions and action-packed narratives, often feature strong and fearless protagonists navigating dangerous worlds filled with supernatural beings and ancient civilizations. His unique blend of sword and sorcery genres sets his work apart and continues to captivate readers with its thrilling adventures and imaginative settings. This edition offers an unparalleled insight into Howard's literary legacy and showcases his unparalleled storytelling abilities across a multitude of genres. Robert E. Howard, known for creating iconic characters like Conan the Barbarian, drew inspiration from his love of history, mythology, and pulp fiction. His exploration of themes such as power, fate, and honor resonate with readers to this day and have solidified his place in literary history. His prolific output and enduring influence on contemporary fantasy and adventure fiction make him a noteworthy figure in the realm of speculative fiction. I highly recommend The Greatest Adventures of Robert E. Howard to readers who enjoy thrilling tales of bravery, magic, and heroism. This collection offers a diverse sampling of Howard's work and serves as a testament to his enduring literary legacy.