Mighty Miss Maya is a about a fierce little girl who doesn't let anything stand in her way. Maya and her dog, Abby, go on fantastic adventures, seeing new sights, and learning new skills. Sometimes, Maya faces big challenges and feels very stuck. Luckily, she knows just how might she is. "See it, then be it," she reminds herself, and she soon finds that there's almost nothing she can't do!
Mighty Miss Maya and her dog, Abby, are best friends who love to go on adventures. But it seems like every time they are out, they face pesky questions and second looks about Abby's missing paw. When the stares and questions begin to get Abby down, Maya decides it's time to step in and take action.
Fifteen stories and one novel—hard-boiled classics by an undisputed master Following gangsters, blackmailers, and gunmen through the underbelly of 1930s America on their journeys to do dark deeds, Paul Cain’s stories are classics of his genre. The protagonists of ambiguous morality who populate Cain’s work are portrayed with a cinematic flair for the grim hardness of their world. Fast One, Cain’s only novel, was originally serialized in Black Mask in the 1930s. It introduces us to Gerry Kells, a hard-nosed criminal who still holds fast to his humanity in a Los Angeles that’s crooked to the core. This collection presents Cain’s classic crime writing to a contemporary audience. This ebook features an introduction by Boris Dralyuk.
Expect the unexpected in “Syra’s Secret”, an eclectic mix of intriguing stories, a roller coaster with twists and turns to keep the readers on edge. Syra’s secret- “Adjusting those disobedient strands of hair which had gotten out of place, she stole another look at the man.A million stars exploded in Syra’s head. Her stomach churned and she couldn’t believe her eyes … Charmi-“Pearls of sweat trickled down her forehead. Her large breasts heaved under the tight blouse as her sari slipped and revealed the wetness over them. Gasping for air, she quickly unbuttoned her blouse.She was lactating and looked ravishing. That was the curse, not the red brick wall … Mango tree-“Distant voices ricocheted in her mind. She in a ponytail, frock, barefooted and Bashir her best friend, the boy next door. They were both fourteen years old. Bitter, sweet memories buried with time suddenly came alive, as the light breeze brushed her cheeks. The tree was trying to tell her something … Choice-“End of another gruelling day at work. Her thoughts flew to Alan as she made her way to the taxi stand, struggling to open the umbrella. She felt anger rising within, as the gigantic rain drops hit her like a whiplash … Maggie’s maladies-“The kitchen was spotless. There were no signs of breakfast having been made that morning. No cereal remnants on the floorboard. Even the kettle was empty. Maggie had absolutely no idea as to how the morning tea made its way up to her room. She suddenly realised that the house was practically empty, devoid of anything except bare essentials. An eerie feeling gripped her … Messenger-“Ravita finds solace in her secret spot under a banyan tree overlooking the Ganges. Should I run or be still? Her mind started racing. No sooner than this question popped in her mind, than the monkey in one quick jump and with a spine-chilling screech came closer to her. Ravita froze … And many more such fascinating stories edged on nostalgia, erosion of faith, betrayal, love, trust, obsession, thrill, mystery, dread, tragedy, destiny, karma and victory have all been deftly portrayed by the author with appealing characters. Lose yourself amidst them and enjoy the ride & read.
In the traditions of Victor Pelevin and Vladimir Sorokin, German Sadulaev's follow-up to his acclaimed I am a Chechen! is set in a twenty-first century Russia, phantasmagorical and violent. A bitingly funny twenty-first century satire, The Maya Pill tells the story of a mid-level manager at a frozen-food import company who comes upon a box of psychotropic pills that's accidentally been slipped into a shipment. He takes one, and disappears down the rabbit hole: entering the mind of a Chinese colleague; dreaming that he is one of the rulers of an ancient kingdom; even beleiving he is in negotiations with the devil. A mind-expanding companion to the great Russian classics, The Maya Pill is strange, savage, bizarre, and uproarious.
BONUS: ALSO INCLUDES A NEW ORIGINAL COLTER NOVELLA! New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks’ enthralling saga continues as two men, and one resilient woman hiding from the past, brace themselves for an emotional storm of unavoidable danger and unmatched desire… Lauren Wilder fell for the wrong man, trusted the wrong man, and she paid a very dear price for it. Now broken and wounded, she's retreated to the bosom of the Colter family and the unshakeable love and support they offer. But the man she once loved and trusted is not without his own power, and he'll use every bit of his money and resources to make sure he gets Lauren back, no matter whom he destroys doing it. Liam and Noah were hired by Lauren's brother to watch over her. But with danger looming, they head to the Colorado mountains—where Lauren has found temporary sanctuary. In her wounded eyes, Liam and Noah see the woman she once was—and could be again. They’re determined to show her everything a man can be—someone who will love her, cherish her, satisfy her, and when the time comes, put their very lives on the line for her.
Mundo Maya: Revenge of the Jaguar King While vacationing in Belize, a trio of American archeologists pay a courtesy call on some colleagues excavating the ancient Mayan site of Caracol. During their visit a discovery is made which draws them into a search for a lost city deep in the jungles of Belize. Along the way they become captivated by the enigmatic culture of the Maya, a once mighty civilization that has mysteriously disappeared leaving only the towering remains of their temples as mute testimony to the nature of their past glory. Their quest to unearth the mysteries of the lost city leads them to not only learn more about the Maya, but also to learn more about themselves. In doing so they find a priceless treasure while simultaneously becoming the instruments by which the revenge of a long dead Mayan king is exacted.
