Download or read book Saving Runt written by S.E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-19 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA Today Bestseller! Amelia ‘Runt’ Thomas‘ life revolves around a game of cat and mouse with the most ruthless criminals in the world. It’s a simple, focused life until one fateful night the touch of a strange man sends a shock wave through her. Derik ‘Tag Krell Manok’s search for the mysterious woman who changed his life nearly two years before is finally over. As a Prime warrior from another world, he knew the moment he touched Amelia that she was his bond-mate – but she disappeared before he could whisk her away to safety. Now that he has found her again, he knows that he needs to proceed with caution, but as their connection grows, so does Derik’s fear that he will be unable to keep Amelia safe from her enemies. A sci-fi crime thriller with a strong romantic core! Find out what happens when an alien warrior, a determined AI, and a few surprising twists come together to save a special woman named Runt! Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith has done it again! A fantasy sci-fi crime thriller with a strong romantic core and your favorite characters from the Cosmos’ Gateway Series. Can stand-alone!
Download or read book Saving Marty written by Paul Griffin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Because of Winn Dixie will adore this warm and heart-wrenching story of the friendship between a boy and a pig who thinks it's a dog. Eleven-year-old Lorenzo Ventura knows heroes are rare—like his father, who died in the war, or his friend Paloma Lee, who fearlessly pursues her dream of being a famous musician. Renzo would never describe himself as a hero, but his chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet. Marty is extraordinary—he thinks he’s a dog and acts like one too—and his bond with Renzo is truly one of a kind. At first, the family farm seems like the perfect home for Marty, but as he approaches 350 pounds, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mom that a giant pig makes a good pet. So when Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident, Renzo knows Marty’s time is up. He’d do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty? Paul Griffin masterfully melds the heartrending and the hopeful in this unforgettable story about the power of friendship . . . and the unsung heroes all around us.
Download or read book Runt the Brave written by Daniel Schwabauer and published by Living Ink Books. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JaRed, a small mouse who has been given the nickname Runt, cannot believe the course his life takes when he discovers rats are planning to invade Tira-Nor and that he has been chosen by God to save the city and become the next king.
Download or read book Runt the Hunted written by Daniel Schwabauer and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique retelling of the David & Saul story continues the adventures of the mice of Tiranor begun in the award-winning Runt the Brave.
Download or read book Life by Algorithms written by Catherine Besteman and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Computerized processes are everywhere in our society. They are the automated phone messaging systems that businesses use to screen calls; the link between student standardized test scores and public schools’ access to resources; the algorithms that regulate patient diagnoses and reimbursements to doctors. The storage, sorting, and analysis of massive amounts of information have enabled the automation of decision-making at an unprecedented level. Meanwhile, computers have offered a model of cognition that increasingly shapes our approach to the world. The proliferation of “roboprocesses” is the result, as editors Catherine Besteman and Hugh Gusterson observe in this rich and wide-ranging volume, which features contributions from a distinguished cast of scholars in anthropology, communications, international studies, and political science. Although automatic processes are designed to be engines of rational systems, the stories in Life by Algorithms reveal how they can in fact produce absurd, inflexible, or even dangerous outcomes. Joining the call for “algorithmic transparency,” the contributors bring exceptional sensitivity to everyday sociality into their critique to better understand how the perils of modern technology affect finance, medicine, education, housing, the workplace, food production, public space, and emotions—not as separate problems but as linked manifestations of a deeper defect in the fundamental ordering of our society. Contributors Catherine Besteman, Alex Blanchette, Robert W. Gehl, Hugh Gusterson, Catherine Lutz, Ann Lutz Fernandez, Joseph Masco, Sally Engle Merry, Keesha M. Middlemass, Noelle Stout, Susan J. Terrio
Download or read book Turk and Runt written by Lisa Wheeler and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turk's parents are proud of him, the biggest, strongest, most graceful bird at Wishbone Farm. "He's a dancer," says his mother. "He's an athlete," says his father. "He's a goner," says his little brother, Runt. But no one ever listens to Runt -- even after people with seasonal plans and roasting pans begin showing up at Wishbone Farm, or even after the juiciest turkeys are chosen, one by one. "Chosen for what?" Turk asks. No one wants to hear Runt's answer. But you will laugh at what he has to do to get his family's attention. They are, after all, turkeys.
Download or read book Minecraft Legends A Hero s Guide to Saving the Overworld written by Mojang AB and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official guide from Mojang, featuring tips, tricks, and strategies to help you defeat the Piglin threat and save the Overworld! The Overworld needs a hero. Is it you? The Overworld is on the brink of destruction. The piglins have arrived, and they’re hungering to take it for themselves. Gather your strength, inspire unexpected friends and lead them into battle before the piglins’ Nether corruption devours all. Inside these pages, you’ll discover game-winning strategies, from combat hacks to building tips, and learn what to expect from the piglin hordes and their bases. This is your ultimate guide to driving the piglins back to the Nether.
Download or read book Saving Molly written by James Mahoney and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veterinarian with thirty years' experience in medicine and research, the author reflects on his work with chimpanzees and other animals used in research on human diseases such as AIDS and his experiences rehabilitating a sickly puppy named Molly.
Download or read book Wishtress written by Nadine Brandes and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her tears grant wishes. Her next tear will end her life. She didn’t ask to be the Wishtress. Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it can claim her life—and before the king’s militairen find her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear. He can stop time with a snap of his fingers. Bastiaan’s powerful—and rare—Talent came in handy when he kidnapped the old king. Now the new king has a job for him: find the Wishtress and deliver her to the schloss. But Bastiaan needs a wish of his own. He gains Myrthe’s trust by promising to take her to the Well, but once he gets what he needs, he’ll turn her in. As long as his growing feelings for the girl with a stone heart don’t compromise him. Their quest can end only one way: with her death. Everyone seems to need a wish—the king, Myrthe’s cousin, the boy she thinks she loves. And they’re ready to bully, beg, and betray her for it. No one knows that to grant even one wish, Myrthe would pay with her life. And if she tells them about the curse . . . they’ll just kill her anyway. “A beautiful tale about self-worth, second chances, and mysterious enchantment.” —Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author Exciting and clean YA fantasy Stand-alone novel Book length: approximately 125,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Download or read book Destin s Hold written by S. E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saving Molly written by James Mahoney D.V.M., Ph.D. and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 1998-01-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The puppy was dying when James Mahoney found her. Molly was not the first dying animal the research veterinarian had seen. But Molly's struggle sent him barreling over rough Jamaican mountains in a borrowed car, searching for the equipment he'd need to save her. More than a story about a dog, this is the story of a rescued man. He asks himself questions: How can he spend his days with chimpanzees locked behind bars and still say that he loves them? What do we owe them for their participation in AIDS research? Why is saving a single runt puppy important? In the tradition of James Herriot, Mahoney's story spans fifty years of living with animals and with the two-legged primates who study them. Written by the man Jane Goodall called "one of the most gentle and compassionate people I know," Saving Molly is an important addition to the debate on animal research and a heartfelt meditation on one man's life. With an introduction by Roger A. Caras, president of the ASPCA. "He is concerned about the pain and the suffering of the animals. That's what makes Jim Mahoney different." --Alex Pacheco, founder of PETA
Download or read book Heart of the Cat written by S.E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assassins, traitors, and a goddess with a guiding hand culminate in more than one life-threatening secret…. Prince Walkyr d’Rojah’s mission is to find an ancient artifact known as the Heart of the Cat, a revered gem that holds the mystical power that connects his people with their cat-form. He isn’t the only one searching for the Heart. A secret sect determined to overthrow the royal families wants the power contained in the gem, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to obtain it. Trescina Bukov’s affinity and ability to care for large cats has taken her all over the world. A frantic call from a rescue group compels her to fly to Wyoming in the western part of the United States. She is stunned when she discovers the injured leopard is more than he seems. Walkyr is shocked when the human female caring for him connects with his leopard—and recognizes who he is. Now, he has to contend with the assassins who followed him, his leopard who wants to claim the woman, and find out why all the clues in his search for the Heart of the Cat are pointing to a planet so far from home. When Walkyr discovers the secret that Trescina has been hiding, he is forced to make a difficult decision: let her go, or kidnap her and return with her to his world. Can Walkyr convince Trescina that their lives are bound in more ways than one or will she flee, taking her secret—and the future of the Sarafin species—with her? *Previously released in Pets in Space 3! Thank you to everyone who supported the Hero Dogs charity. Together, we make a difference! A NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, the internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a story with her signature humor and unpredictable twists! Exciting adventure, hot romance, and iconic characters have won her a legion of fans. Over TWO MILLION books sold!
Download or read book Runt written by Marion Dane Bauer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2002-10-21 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully written story set in the north woods of Minnesota, four healthy wolf pups—Leader, Sniffer, Runner, and Thinker—are born one spring. And then one final, undersized pup emerges—Runt. Despite his size, Runt manages to keep up with his brothers and sisters and learn the ways of the pack. But he finds it impossible to please his father, the pack’s leader, and gradually withdraws from the others. When he ventures into forbidden human territory, Runt at last comes to understand his mistakes and to recognize his own worth. Award-winning author Marion Dane Bauer combines her gift for evocative writing with her in-depth knowledge of wolves to create a compact tale that has the power of an epic. Like the best animal stories, it reflects our own world and shows us what it means to be alive. Afterword.
Download or read book The Alliance Boxset Books 1 6 written by S.E. Smith and published by Montana Publishing. This book was released on with total page 2247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four years ago, Earth received its first visitors from space, and the planet was thrown into a panicked chaos. The Trivators came to bring Earth into the Alliance of Star Systems, but now they are forced to take control of Earth to prevent the humans from destroying it in their fear. Hunter’s Claim: USA Today Bestseller! Jesse and her two younger sisters, Jordan and Taylor, have seen the savage side of human nature and found that humans are not much different from the aliens who conquered Earth. When Jesse stumbles on an alien in danger, however, she can’t leave him to his fate. She escapes his grasp once she frees him, but he is determined to find her and give her a new life, away from this war-torn planet. Razor’s Traitorous Heart: The Alliance is out of patience with the violent hysterics of the Earthlings. Razor has been sent to bring order – by any means necessary. Chicago’s factions are proving difficult to quell, and Razor is beginning to think that leveling the city may be his only option, but when a shadow warrior saves his life and disappears, Razor finds himself torn between duty and something he is unfamiliar with, his heart. Dagger’s Hope: USA Today Bestseller! New York Times Bestseller! When they first met, Dagger saved Jordan’s life. Now it’s her turn to save him, no matter the risk. She’ll cross the galaxy alone if she has to. Challenging Saber: USA Today Bestseller! Saber fears he will never fully recover from his debilitating injury, and if he cannot protect his Amate, he knows he doesn’t deserve her. Taylor plans to show Saber that he is the man she wants, stubbornness and all, but when civil war erupts, she is trapped behind enemy lines. Destin’s Hold: USA Today Bestseller! Destin will rebuild Chicago, even if it means working with another alien ambassador. The last one was indescribably corrupt, but this one, Sula, gets under his skin for a different reason. They will need to work together to stop an alien cartel, and unbeknownst to them, a battle is coming, bigger than anything they’ve yet seen... Edge of Insanity: USA Today Bestseller! Dagger was rescued, but Edge was presumed dead…. A human woman caught on an alien world will do anything to get back to Earth, even if it means freeing a Trivator. Internationally acclaimed author S.E. Smith presents a bundle of 6 action-packed stories to transport readers out of this world! Main Content: 1178 (6x9) pages, 382,457 words
Download or read book Tilly The Ugliest Cat written by Celia Haddon and published by Hamlyn. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tilly has spent most of her adult life in an Oxfordshire shelter, unchosen, unwanted and practically feral. Seeking a distraction from her own troubles, the author and renowned pet columnist, Celia Haddon begins a project to transform Tilly into a household pet. Through Tilly's journey from unwanted and unadoptable cat to adored pet, Celia begins to explore her own inward journey and the way that cats had helped her through the difficulties of childhood and middle age, through to self knowledge. By loving Tilly she found she could love her inner self.
Download or read book Saved written by Karin Winegar and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phil, ailing and unemployed, took an orphaned fawn into his trailer and now walks the woods with the devoted stag. "I don't know what I'd do without Li'l Buck," Phil declares simply. "I guess I'd be crazy." Walt, a retired pipe fitter, says, "Animals...take your heartache away. I lost my boy to drugs and my horse saved my life--just through the therapy of riding." Don and Lillian devote their time advocating for animal rights and bringing home lost animals. According to Don, "Emotionally, it's an endorphin rush to be with [the animals]. On the metaphysical level, they give us meaning in life." With these and many other compelling, heartfelt stories, Saved, in the words of Rita Mae Brown, "proves once again that love rescues us all."
Download or read book Monster Without Mercy written by Cynthia Eden and published by Hocus Pocus Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-10-24 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can be tempted… Xavier Hollow is the king of destruction. A shifter, a vampire, a demon—every nightmare you have—all rolled into one very smoking hot package. Xavier snaps his fingers, and the world falls at his feet. His enemies tremble in fear. And the women who want him? They tremble with yearning. Life (and death) is one fabulous ride…until a certain very old curse kicks in for him. A curse that threatens to take away all of his dark power. He needs someone good…to fall for him. STAT. Three days. That’s how long Xavier has to tempt one Mercy Josephine. Innocent, pure, the actual descendant of an angel, she’s all the things that normally give him hives—literally. He’s allergic to good and just can’t stand it. Committing a “good” act causes Xavier physical pain. The bigger the act, the more intense his suffering. But, for Mercy, he’ll have to pretend to be someone very, very different. Someone who is—unfortunately and ever-so-disgustingly—good. He’ll corrupt her. She’ll save him. A simple enough task. Go to the costume ball. Charm the modern-day princess. Get her to sacrifice her soul for him. Done. He could probably bring her to the dark side with just a kiss. But then he meets Mercy and realizes that he’s not the only one looking to destroy some goodness. Other beasts are closing in, and in order to break the curse that haunts him, Xavier will have to do the one thing he never expected…protect Mercy. Beautiful, brave, and—shudder—good Mercy. The plan won’t change. By the time the clock strikes midnight on the third day, Mercy will be under his spell. He’ll convince her that he’s a hero, that she’s desperately in love with him. She’ll give up her soul—and her life—for him. The desire that rages between them is hotter than the fires of—well, home. Temptation is his specialty, and he can seduce her like no other. Not like he’s going to change his mind for her. Not like… Not like anyone can teach a monster to love. Because only the good love. And Xavier is many things, but he will never, ever be good. Not when being bad is so much fun. Time for the world to burn. Time for an innocent to fall. And time for the monsters to reign… MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY is a steamy paranormal romance (41,000 words) featuring one seriously intense hero, lots of life-or-death drama, and more monsters than you can handle. HEA guaranteed and no cliff-hangers.
