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Chandra Walker has a secret hidden in her genes - she's a rare female werewolf. Now that her all-male pack has located her, it's her destiny to sample each man's pleasures and choose a mate from among them - a mate who will become pack leader. Soon the strongest alphas are competing to bring Chandra the most ecstasy, but only one man claims her.

"Hidden Moon reads more like a spy novel by a Korean Kafka. Final word: Fascinating." -Rocky Mountain News In A Corpse in the Koryo, James Church introduced readers to one of the most unique detectives to appear on page in years---the elusive Inspector O. The stunning mystery was named one of the best mystery/thrillers of 2006 by the Chicago Tribune for its beautifully spare prose and layered descriptions of a terrain Church knows by heart. And now the Inspector is back. In Hidden Moon, Inspector O returns from a mission abroad to find his new police commander waiting at his office door. There has been a bank robbery---the first ever in Pyongyang---and the commander demands action, and quickly. But is this urgency for real? Somewhere, someone in the North Korean leadership doesn't want Inspector O to complete his investigation. And why not? What if the robbery leads to the highest levels of the regime? What if power, not a need for cash, is the real reason behind the heist at the Gold Star Bank? Given a choice, this isn't a trail a detective in the Pyongyang police would want to follow all the way to the end, even a trail marked with monogrammed silk stockings. "I'm not sure I know where the bank is," is O's laconic observation as the warning bells go off in his head. A Scottish policeman sent to provide security for a visiting British official, a sultry Kazakh bank manager, and a mournful fellow detective all combine to put O in the middle of a spiderweb of conspiracies that becomes more tangled, and dangerous, the more he pulls on the threads. Once again, as he did in A Corpse in the Koryo, James Church opens a window onto a society where nothing is quite as it seems. The story serves as the reader's flashlight, illuminating a place that outsiders imagine is always dark and too far away to know. Church's descriptions of the country and its people are spare and starkly beautiful; the dialogue is lean, every thought weighed and measured before it is spoken. Not a word is wasted, because in this place no one can afford to be misunderstood. Praise for Hidden Moon:"The book's often sharp repartee is reminiscent of Raymond Chandler's dialogue, while the corrupt North Korean bureaucracy provides an exotic but entirely convincing noir backdrop. . . . Like Marlowe and Spade before him, Inspector O navigates the shadows and, every now and then, finds truth in the half-light." -The Wall Street Journal"[Hidden Moon] . . . is like nothing else I've ever read. Church creates an utterly convincing, internally consistent world of the absurd where orders mean the opposite of what they say and paperwork routinely gets routed to oblivion." -Hallie Ephron, The Boston Globe "Church uses his years of intelligence work to excellent advantage here, delivering one duplicitous plot twist after another . . . the author's affection for the landscape and people of Korea is abundantly evident. [A] stunning conclusion." -The Washington Post"...the real pleasure of Hidden Moon is its conversations, loaded down with layers of secrecy and suspicion that surface words are meaningless in the face of buried intention. Thanks to Church, mystery readers are learning about the minds and hearts of North Koreans--and putting a human face on a world so far away." --The Baltimore SunCritical Acclaim for A Corpse in the Koryo:"A Corpse in the Koryo is a crackling good mystery novel, filled with unusual characters involved in a complex plot that keeps you guessing to the end." --Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post"The best unclassified account of how North Korea works and why it has survived . . . This novel should be required bedtime reading for President Bush and his national security team." --Peter Hayes, executive director of the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainable Development"A new offering that reminds you of why you started reading mysteries and thrillers in the first place." --Chicago Tribune"What's perhaps most remarkable---and appealing---about A Corpse in the Koryo is the tremendously clever complexity (and deceptions) of the plot. The reader is left to marvel at the author's ability to keep his readers on their intellectual toes for almost three hundred pages. We can only hope that Church has many more novels up his sleeve." --Tampa Tribune"An impressive debut that calls to mind such mystery thrillers as Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"In Inspector O, the author has crafted a complex character with rough charm to spare, and in eternally static North Korea, he has a setting that will fascinate readers for sequels to come." --Time magazine (Asia edition)

Welcome to The Capture Agency, a fantasy dating service for couples who aren't afraid to push the limits. After being matched with a partner, the male captures his date when she least expects it - and makes her a slave to passion. This service is for women who can handle limitless ecstasy, and men who know what they like and how they like it.

In downtown Montana, the old West is being rocked by the entrance of espresso-drinking, poetry-reading transplants from Seattle. And three sexy city women are enjoying a night on the town at a chic coffee house. When a gang of cowboys mosey in looking for trouble, the find trouble of the best kind... And these boys are primed and ready to ride.

Jenna Kerry has a secret. She's always fantasised about sharing her bed with two men, but her fiance Ryan would never approve. Then one night at a reception, Ryan appears and shows her the wildest night of her life. The trouble is, he isn't Ryan. When she discovers the truth - that her fiance has a twin - she reignites a long-standing rivalry.

Brenda Jackson: "The Hunter"Mallory Standish and Hunter Sloan share a steamy one night stand. But, the next morning, Mallory learns that the P. in P.I. doesn''t stand for "private." In Hunter''s case, it stands for "playa."Joylynn Jossel: "Just Wanna Love Ya"Jai is out for a night on the town. She certainly isn''t looking for love. But, after a night of passion with Sloane, she realizes that she''s found more than an all night man. She''s found an all night, all day, every day man. Kayla Perrin: "Never Satisfied"Rachel is sick of set-ups, bad dates, and boring one night stands. Then, a mysterious man from her past shows up and reminds Rachel that relationships should be anything but boring. Tamara Sneed: "Fantasy Man"Olivia, a high powered PR executive, is supposed to entertain Clark, one of Hollywood''s cutest bad boys. Olivia, who is usually no-nonsense, thinks that they will have dinner, talk business, and call it a night. Clark, however, has very different ideas. . .

There''s no better way to unwind on your downtime than with a KenKen puzzleΓÇöor better yet, two hundred of them! So whether you''re hitting the road or simple lounging in the backyard, your vacation begins the moment you pick up a pencil! Includes: 200 easy to challenging KenKen puzzlesPuzzles range in size from simple 3x3 grids to mindbending 9x9 grids Introduction and solving instructions by puzzlemaster Will Shortz

Aims to reveal how taking the right probiotics, in the form of food and supplements, as part of a detox programme for overall health or for specific health conditions can restore balance as well as: improve the health of your Gl tract; alleviate allergies and asthma; restore your reproductive and urinary tracts; and, fight aging.

When we're dreaming we're actually problem solving... it's just in a different language. Our minds are speaking to us in codes: warning, helping, identifying our constantly evolving situations in life. This title gives readers the tools to interpret this language and to help them understand that the mind through dreams.

A collection of sudoku puzzles that features big grids with lots of space for easy solving.

Presents short lessons, structured around specific topics that address the social challenges faced by Asperger's children and teens.

Some of the New York Times' crossword puzzles are wickedly wild. They break the rules and force solvers to "think outside the box." And that's what makes them so fun! Mad Hatter Crosswords contains 75 of the most clever and outrageous puzzles the Times has ever published. Features: 75 of the Times' wildest puzzles Portable format is perfect for travel or solving at home Edited by the biggest name in crosswords, Will Shortz

Congratulations, man! By picking up The Complete A**hole''s Guide to Handling Chicks, you are just pages away from finally understanding:- How a five-dollar date can get you laid- How to stop being friends with girls and start getting them in the sack- Where you''ll have the best odds of finding a one-night stand, and how to get rid of the chick the next morning- How to trick a woman into thinking you''re classy, even if you have holes in your underwear- Why fat chicks always try to keep you from banging their hot friends, and how to finally stop these evil creatures- How to stop your wife from nagging you into an early grave- Why it''s possible to watch six hours of football, put the moves on your neighbor''s hot daughter, and leave the toilet seat up in the same day- And much moreThe Complete A**hole''s Guide isn''t like all the other candy-ass relationship books on the market; it doesn''t cover issues like romance, love, and finding Miss Right. So, if that''s what you''re looking for, there are plenty of other books you can hide under your skirt as you skip out of the store. This book is about controlling the women in your life, and never having to say you''re sorry . . . EVER AGAIN!We''ll take you from the day you''re born to the day you die and show you how women can be manipulated, frustrated, and ultimately dominated throughout the course of a man''s life. By illustrating the insanity of the female mind, we''ll show you why the flawed chick psyche causes them to continuously fall for the a**hole, no matter how many times they get burned. If you''re not interested, that''s fine. We''re sure there are ballet classes you need to attend before your wine and cheese party. However, if you are ready, then grab a six-pack, order a pizza, and get your hand out of your pants because you''re about to read the most perverse, sadistic, and hysterical relationship book ever written. Enjoy!

Quick and Dirty Tips's resident time-management expert explains the nine simple--yet often surprising--steps everyone can take to stop wasting time and start getting things done faster.

KenKen is a crafty game; change a few numbers around and what was once a quick and easy puzzle is now a mind-melting challenge! And that challenge is what puzzle fans love best. And it''s also a great way to keep your mind sharp. So Will Shortz is back with this volume contains 100 challenging KenKen puzzles. The puzzles range in size from 6x6 grids to 9x9 grids. So grab a pencil and and enjoy this fun way to strengthen your mind!*Refresh and renew the "little grey cells" with 100 challenging KenKen puzzles*"How to Solve" instructions and an introduction by puzzlemaster Will Shortz *Big grids with lots of space for easy solving

In this age of same-day surgery and do-it-yourself health, Knee Surgery presents an easy-to-do, well-illustrated program of movement for knee rehabilitation - with a special focus on the mind/body connection - and describes the physical and mental rehabilitation process in complete detail, providing all the guidance you need to decrease pain and increase fitness after knee surgery. Millions of people have knee surgery each year, and in the years to come millions more will head to the O.R. Chances are, you or someone you know has had or will undergo knee surgery. Busy doctors, therapists, and athletic trainers have limited time to spend on quality physical and mental rehabilitation education, yet this is the key to full recovery.Written by renowned knee surgeon and Sport Psychologist Daniel F. O'Neill, M.D., Ed.D., this comprehensive and accessible guide presents what you'll want and need the most after knee surgery: a scientifically-based recovery program you can understand that will get you back to work and sports as quickly as possible.

The forces of General Robert E. Lee march to Washington, DC, to launch an assault against one of the largest fortifications in the world. He must also overcome the defiant stand of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln has appointed General Ulysses S Grant as commander of all Union forces. Grant races east to confront Lee.

A Malaysian cargo ship on its way from Seattle, Washington to China ran aground off the coast of western Alaska's Aleutian Islands on December 8, 2004 during a brutal storm, leading to one of the most incredible Coast Guard rescue missions. This title offers an account of survival and death in the unforgiving Alaskan waters.

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A celebration of the wonderful world of animals as seen through the eyes of a small town veterinarian. It helps readers gain insight into the pathos and passion, the mundane and incredible, the thigh-slapping humour and the crushing sadness of a vet's life as he seeks to mend and restore people's treasured companions.

Through the centuries, the Virgin Mary has appeared to ordinary people of every race and culture, bringing forth her messages of love, peace, and comfort. In these trying times, Mary's protection is needed more than ever. In The Secrets of Mary, Janice T. Connell chronicles messages Mary has brought from God, drawn from scripture, experts, and eyewitness accounts. Mary's voice provides a guiding light for modern times, as she explains how to solve problems that are surfacing throughout the world. Janice T. Connell's newest collection of stories includes: . Saint Augustine's discovery of Mary's power . Insight from the world-famous children of Medjugorje in Bosnia . A famous Washington, D.C. media anchor's touching encounter with the Blessed Mother . The author's own awe-inspiring experience with Mary in Japan . And much more. Filled with beauty, wonder, and joy, The Secrets of Mary provides comfort and inspiration to all those who desire Mary's gifts.

A zombie romance anthology that offers horror fans zombie-on-zombie action, zombie-human love, and zombie smut. It features tales of undying romance such as: "Revanants Anonymous"; "I Heart Brains"; "Captive Hearts"; "Everyone I Love is Dead"; "Last Times at Ridgemont High"; and more.

They burst on the scene at the height of the Great Recession - thousands of angry voters railing against bailouts and big government - and within the year, the Tea Party had changed the terms of debate in Washington. This new populist movement set the agenda for the 2010-midterm elections, propelling a historic shift of power in Congress.

The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom--savings guru, savvy supermarket shopper, and mommy extraordinaire Erin Chase--does it again! With the same fool proof system she used to cut your weekly food budget and put a healthy and delicious $5 meal on the dinner table for your family, she takes it one step further with "The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom Does Breakfast and Lunch". Tailoring her tips at how to size up supermarket deals, clip coupons, and create weekly menu plans, she helps you start your day the right way. With the help of Erin--whether at home or on the go--you can use all the same tools you learned in "The $5 Dollar Dinner Mom Cookbook" to create breakfasts and lunches for less than $5 that are easy and kid-friendly too!Breakfast favorites include:- Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes- Bacon and Egg Quesadillas- Vanilla Almond French Toast- Overnight Honey Nut GranolaLunch favorites include:- Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches- Swiss Tuna Melts- Lasagna Roll-ups- Chuckwagon ChiliAnd if you are wondering what to do now that breakfast, lunch and dinner are all covered, well don't worry, "The $5 Dinner Mom Does Breakfast and Lunch" also includes a bonus section for $2-4 snacks like pumpkin applesauce and oatmeal cranberry cookies to tide you over in between! Let Erin Chase show you how to have tasty, economical meals, all day, every day.

ZZ is the guide to the go-getting Capitalist playground of Beijing: as a Chinese national educated in the United States, he's got insider's cred but an outsider's eye for the strange mores and daily annoyances of Chinese life. This title tells the tale of this man rediscovering himself in Beijing.

Marine Sergeant Clint Van Winkle flew to war on Valentine's Day 2003. His battalion was among the first wave of troops that crossed into Iraq, and his first combat experience was the battle of Nasiriyah, followed by patrols throughout the country, house to house searches, and operations in the dangerous Baghdad slums.

Bill Clinton remains the great American enigma. This title unravels the mystery of Clinton's complex nature by questioning the well-crafted Clinton life story we thought we knew. It puts our 42nd President on the couch and tells us, finally, what makes him tick.

His death certificate bears the number one. On September 11, 2001, Father Mychal Judge rushed to the fires as quickly as those who fought them, losing his own life while tirelessly ministering to New York's bravest. This book describes the colorful, astonishing and, at times, troubled life of the beloved Franciscan priest.

The Despair has plagued the earth for five years. Most of the world's population has inexplicably died by its own hand, and the few survivors struggle to remain alive. A mysterious, shadowy group called the Collectors has emerged, inevitably appearing to remove the bodies of the dead.