Snyder’s bold and succinct descriptions create a visceral aura of terror and desperation. In a delusional haze during one such feeding, Erin hears an eldritch intelligence declaring her the chosen one and that it’s her job to eat the brains of the human race and devour their memories: “We will use the blood of this world to write dark, beautiful poetry across the walls of the universe.” Also drawn into this sinister plan are Erin’s coworker Mareva, who suffers from multiple tumors Savannah, a sex worker specializing in BDSM and Erin’s ex-fiancé, Gregory, who calls himself an Archivist for the elder gods. After she’s discharged, she develops a tumor on her tongue that sprouts teeth and urges her to take violent action to fulfill her desire for human brains. After computer support tech Erin Holdaway contracts PVG, she endures a degrading hospital treatment involving consuming cow brains-and it leaves her with an insatiable craving. A new pandemic rages: the debilitating polymorphic viral gastroencephalitis, or PVG. Bram Stoker Award winner Snyder ( Exposed Nerves) infuses chills and eroticism into this gothic near-future tale of viruses, gore, and the emergence of ancient Lovecraftian gods.
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The guide contains: On-the run recipes for race-ready nutrition Training regimen to help get you in shape and achieve your running goals Corrective drills to perfect your form Helpful shoe rmendations Advice about how to bring more joy into running Suggestions for finding a running community Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton bring all the elements together into an integrated action plan-the 90-Day Run Free training schedule-that provides everything you need to prepare for a mile-long fun run or a 100-mile ultramarathon. Book Synopsis From the best-selling author and renowned coach duo from Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the worlds best Whether youre ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family. The older Geronima, a medical student in Manila who dropped out to join a Communist rebel insurgency against the then-incumbent dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, also goes by "Nimang", but upon her move to America is eventually rechristened "Hero" by the other, younger Geronima-"Roni", Paz and Pol's daughter, who's starting first grade when, in 1990, Hero flies into her and her parents' lives (again, in the case of Pol, her uncle). Starring roles in that family include: Paz, who grew up in Pangasinan province, studied hard to become a nurse and was first to settle in California Pol, her surgeon husband, who aspires to resume his medical practice in his old age and two girls both named Geronima, cousins to each other though separated by some decades and a childhood on opposite sides of a world and a colonial empire by any other name. A 2018 Doorstopper novel by Filipino-American author Elaine Castillo, and her first novel, America is Not the Heart is, at … heart, a Generational Saga centred around the de Vera family, whose ancestors and in-laws originally hail from the Ilocos region in the northwest of the Philippine island of Luzon, but whom history's cards send first to the capital in Manila, through sundry hinterlands across the rest of the island, then ultimately to Milpitas in the San Francisco Bay Area-a common rite of passage for Filipino immigrant families in the United States. These delivery times are the maximum delivery periods that a purchase can take to reach our customers. 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But when he's diagnosed with Parkinson's, O'Loughlin begins to dread the way his exceptional mind has been shackled to a failing body, and the cracks in his perfect existence start to show.Īt first, O'Loughlin is delighted to be called in to a high-profile murder investigation, hoping his extraordinary abilities at perception will help bring a killer to justice. Renowned psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin has it all - a thriving practice, a devoted, beautiful, fiercely intelligent wife, and a lovely young daughter. The psychological thriller that marked the debut of one of contemporary suspense fiction's most compelling heroes: "A gripping first novel.taut and fast-moving" ( Washington Post). How could they, who made her so wretched and hateful to all the world, take from her the one piece of beauty she possessed? If they are so powerful, why do they hide away and make men chase after mocking shadows? Why, if they are so good and great, can they treat men with decency and respect? Yes, the gods (or God, rather) are cruel, and they deserve nothing but scorn. When Psyche is inevitably taken, Oruel is distraught and blames the gods for their injustice. Oruel grows incredibly jealous and possessive over her sister, and is loathe to share her with the rest of the world. A lonely child, Oruel soons gains a companion in the form of a beautiful half-sister named Psyche. Our narrator is Oruel, the bitter and ugly princess of Glome. The story is set in the fictional city-state of Glome, a primitive polis on the margins of Hellenic civilisation. Lewis set out to correct the flaws in the tale, the end result being this exquisite, emotionally resonant novel. The original myth had haunted Lewis throughout his life, for he perceived many of the characters’ motivations as being irrational. Published in 1956, it is a retelling of the Cupid and Psyche myth from Greek mythology. Lewis is, in my opinion, one of the greatest novels ever written. Its a compelling look behind the massive posters at the all-too-real man who led the human race into space. Based on extensive research, its also a lively and literary story that references familiar classics (like Hemingways The Old Man and the Sea) and forgotten landmarks of Soviet socialist realism, while also touching on universal themes of adventure, alcoholism, heroism and shame. The second story in the Altered Space series, Public Loneliness is a detailed and imaginative look at a country and a space program with a curious schizophrenia regarding publicity and secrecy. After several turbulent years in the public eye, hes been chosen in secrecy to captain the Soviet Unions latest space spectacular: the first manned flight around the moon. Yuri Gagarin sits atop a Proton rocket, ready to launch. Broken bones are always bad luck, but this particular set of bones have been infused with extra magic, and so the break has devastating consequences-Saskia’s future has split as well. Their argument leads to a fracture in one of the bones. Saskia knows her mother saw multiple paths for her, yet chose one she knew Saskia wouldn’t want. She receives an assignment to train as a Bone Charmer, like her mother, and even worse, a match-making reading that pairs her with Bram-a boy who has suspicious tattoos that hint of violence. On the day of her kenning-a special bone reading that determines the apprenticeships of all seventeen-year-olds-Saskia’s worst fears come true. Each village has a designated seer who performs readings for the townsfolk, and in Midwood, the Bone Charmer is Saskia’s mother. They tell the future, reveal the past, and expose secrets in the present. In Saskia’s world, bones are the source of all power. Leo Patterson is not your usual criminal. So don’t pass this up simply because of some irrational prejudice against kick ass artwork complimenting an already terrific story. The quality is in the upper echelon of the all the offerings you are likely to find strolling down the print isle of your local bookstore. In other words…if you’re a fan of crime fiction, especially noiry nastiness, this is the goods. A well-written, skillfully crafted story with a rich, twisty and layered plot plus subtly drawn, memorable characters that come alive for the reader. This is 100% crime noir, meaning you WILL encounter violence, blood, sex, potty mouth talk and some powerful images that may haunt you Ĥ. Within these pages you will NOT encounter any bulging, brawny costumed superheroes or mutant-powered, tight-wearing freaks ģ. …there are pictures and panels and dialogue bubbles Ģ. Four things to know going into Criminal by Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips: … Reading this book is time well spent.” - Harper’s Bazaar “Daniel Pink is one of the few non-fiction authors alive today capable of filtering the work of so many scientific minds through his original human stories and onto the page. “ Intriguing stuff written with a light, assured touch.” - The Guardian Pink is a splendid writer, with a knack for distilling important takeaways of scholarly research.” - Philadelphia Inquirer “ A cornucopia of compelling information and insights. “Consistently applying the principles laid out in the book could have dramatic impacts on one’s life and on society.” - Washington Post By the book’s end, readers will be thinking much more carefully about how they divide up their days and organize their routines.” - Publishers Weekly “Pink should change many people’s understanding of timing with this book, which provides insights from little-known scientific studies in an accessible way. “Pink’s deeply researched but never boring study could be a turning point.” - Wall Street Journal * Four months on the New York Times bestseller list! |