Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A Dying Soldier. A Sea of Corpses. A Group of Foes Coming. There are thousands of battlefields in the galaxy. Blagdan feels the heat from corpses. He smells death and blood. He sees the enemy coming. He fears his death. Can Blagdan survive? If you love enthralling, tense science fiction short stories, you’ll love this one! BUY NOW!
The Shadow's Trap
Author: Connor Whiteley
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A Dying Soldier. A Sea of Corpses. A Group of Foes Coming. There are thousands of battlefields in the galaxy. Blagdan feels the heat from corpses. He smells death and blood. He sees the enemy coming. He fears his death. Can Blagdan survive? If you love enthralling, tense science fiction short stories, you’ll love this one! BUY NOW!
Publisher: CGD Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A Dying Soldier. A Sea of Corpses. A Group of Foes Coming. There are thousands of battlefields in the galaxy. Blagdan feels the heat from corpses. He smells death and blood. He sees the enemy coming. He fears his death. Can Blagdan survive? If you love enthralling, tense science fiction short stories, you’ll love this one! BUY NOW!
The Trap
Author: John Smelcer
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466872160
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A gripping wilderness adventure and survival story It was getting colder. Johnny pulled the fur-lined hood of his parka over his head and walked towards his own cabin with the sound of snow crunching beneath his boots. "He should be back tomorrow," he thought, as a star raced across the sky just below the North Star. "He should be back tomorrow for sure." Seventeen-year-old Johnny Least-Weasel knows that his grandfather Albert is a stubborn old man and won't stop checking his own traplines even though other men his age stopped doing so years ago. But Albert Least-Weasel has been running traplines in the Alaskan wilderness alone for the past sixty years. Nothing has ever gone wrong on the trail he knows so well. When Albert doesn't come back from checking his traps, with the temperature steadily plummeting, Johnny must decide quickly whether to trust his grandfather or his own instincts. Written in alternating chapters that relate the parallel stories of Johnny and his grandfather, John Smelcer's The Trap poignantly addresses the hardships of life in the far north, suggesting that the most dangerous traps need not be made of steel.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466872160
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A gripping wilderness adventure and survival story It was getting colder. Johnny pulled the fur-lined hood of his parka over his head and walked towards his own cabin with the sound of snow crunching beneath his boots. "He should be back tomorrow," he thought, as a star raced across the sky just below the North Star. "He should be back tomorrow for sure." Seventeen-year-old Johnny Least-Weasel knows that his grandfather Albert is a stubborn old man and won't stop checking his own traplines even though other men his age stopped doing so years ago. But Albert Least-Weasel has been running traplines in the Alaskan wilderness alone for the past sixty years. Nothing has ever gone wrong on the trail he knows so well. When Albert doesn't come back from checking his traps, with the temperature steadily plummeting, Johnny must decide quickly whether to trust his grandfather or his own instincts. Written in alternating chapters that relate the parallel stories of Johnny and his grandfather, John Smelcer's The Trap poignantly addresses the hardships of life in the far north, suggesting that the most dangerous traps need not be made of steel.
The Russia Trap
Author: George Beebe
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250316634
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
“A must read for anyone who cares about our nation's security in these cyber-serious, hair-trigger times.” – Susan Eisenhower Every American president since the end of the Cold War has called for better relations with Russia. But each has seen relations get worse by the time he left office. Now the two countries are facing off in a virtual war being fought without clear goals or boundaries. Why? Many say it is because Washington has been slow to wake up to Russian efforts to destroy democracy in America and the world. But a former head of Russia analysis at the CIA says that this misunderstands the problem. George Beebe argues that new game-changing technologies, disappearing rules of the game, and distorted perceptions on both sides are combining to lock Washington and Moscow into an escalatory spiral that they do not recognize. All the pieces are in place for a World War I-type tragedy that could be triggered by a small, unpredictable event. The Russia Trap shows that anticipating this danger is the most important step in preventing it.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250316634
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
“A must read for anyone who cares about our nation's security in these cyber-serious, hair-trigger times.” – Susan Eisenhower Every American president since the end of the Cold War has called for better relations with Russia. But each has seen relations get worse by the time he left office. Now the two countries are facing off in a virtual war being fought without clear goals or boundaries. Why? Many say it is because Washington has been slow to wake up to Russian efforts to destroy democracy in America and the world. But a former head of Russia analysis at the CIA says that this misunderstands the problem. George Beebe argues that new game-changing technologies, disappearing rules of the game, and distorted perceptions on both sides are combining to lock Washington and Moscow into an escalatory spiral that they do not recognize. All the pieces are in place for a World War I-type tragedy that could be triggered by a small, unpredictable event. The Russia Trap shows that anticipating this danger is the most important step in preventing it.
The Shadow Trap
Author: Jude Watson
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439339223
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
The destruction of Mawan has caused mass chaos throughout, resulting in its inhabitants seeking shelter underground, but while the Jedi try to make peace, lives are at stake when they find they are trapped.
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780439339223
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
The destruction of Mawan has caused mass chaos throughout, resulting in its inhabitants seeking shelter underground, but while the Jedi try to make peace, lives are at stake when they find they are trapped.
The Trap - FREE PREVIEW (First Three Chapters)
Author: Melanie Raabe
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455540722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Now in paperback, the twisted debut thriller about a reclusive author who sets the perfect trap for her sister's murderer--but is he really the killer? The renowned author Linda Conrads is famous for more than just her bestselling novels. For over eleven years, she has mystified fans by never setting foot outside her home. Far-fetched, sometimes sinister rumors surround the shut-in writer, but they pale in comparison to the chilling truth: Linda is haunted by the unsolved murder of her younger sister, whom she discovered in a pool of blood twelve years ago, and by the face of the man she saw fleeing the scene. Now plagued by panic attacks, Linda copes with debilitating anxiety by secluding herself in her house, her last safe haven. But the sanctity of this refuge is shattered when her sister's murderer appears again--this time on her television screen. Empowered with sudden knowledge but hobbled by years of isolation, Linda resolves to use her only means of communication with the outside world--the plot of her next novel--to lay an irresistible trap for the man. But as the plan is set in motion and the past comes rushing back, Linda's memories of that traumatic night--and her very sanity--are called into question. Is this man really a heartless killer or merely a helpless victim?
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1455540722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Now in paperback, the twisted debut thriller about a reclusive author who sets the perfect trap for her sister's murderer--but is he really the killer? The renowned author Linda Conrads is famous for more than just her bestselling novels. For over eleven years, she has mystified fans by never setting foot outside her home. Far-fetched, sometimes sinister rumors surround the shut-in writer, but they pale in comparison to the chilling truth: Linda is haunted by the unsolved murder of her younger sister, whom she discovered in a pool of blood twelve years ago, and by the face of the man she saw fleeing the scene. Now plagued by panic attacks, Linda copes with debilitating anxiety by secluding herself in her house, her last safe haven. But the sanctity of this refuge is shattered when her sister's murderer appears again--this time on her television screen. Empowered with sudden knowledge but hobbled by years of isolation, Linda resolves to use her only means of communication with the outside world--the plot of her next novel--to lay an irresistible trap for the man. But as the plan is set in motion and the past comes rushing back, Linda's memories of that traumatic night--and her very sanity--are called into question. Is this man really a heartless killer or merely a helpless victim?
A Trap for He-man
Author: John Grant
Publisher: Ladybird Books
ISBN: 9780721408101
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Skeletor has a plan to lure Teela to him, using the thousands of shadow men at his disposal. He commands them to bring a slab of Mentalite to him so he can focus his energies and send a telepathic message, disguised as He-Man, to Teela, requesting that she come to him. Teela complies, undergoing several trials along the way, such as Mer-Man and Beast Man. She eventually overcomes them with the help of Stratos. Stratos alerts He-Man and he is able to defeat Skeletor and the shadow men by shattering the Mentalite.
Publisher: Ladybird Books
ISBN: 9780721408101
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Skeletor has a plan to lure Teela to him, using the thousands of shadow men at his disposal. He commands them to bring a slab of Mentalite to him so he can focus his energies and send a telepathic message, disguised as He-Man, to Teela, requesting that she come to him. Teela complies, undergoing several trials along the way, such as Mer-Man and Beast Man. She eventually overcomes them with the help of Stratos. Stratos alerts He-Man and he is able to defeat Skeletor and the shadow men by shattering the Mentalite.
The Trap
Author: Andrew Fukuda
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125002076X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
From author Andrew Fukuda comes The Trap, the explosive finale to The Hunt trilogy—perfect for fans of The Hunger Games! After barely escaping the Mission alive, Gene and Sissy face an impossible task: staying alive long enough to stop an entire world bent on their destruction. Bound on a train heading into the unknown with the surviving Mission girls, Gene, Sissy, David, and Epap must stick together and use everything they have to protect each other and their only hope: the cure that will turn the blood-thirsty creatures around them into humans again. Now that they know how to reverse the virus, Gene and Sissy have one final chance to save those they love and create a better life for themselves. But as they struggle to get there, Gene's mission sets him on a crash course with Ashley June, his first love . . . and his deadliest enemy.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125002076X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
From author Andrew Fukuda comes The Trap, the explosive finale to The Hunt trilogy—perfect for fans of The Hunger Games! After barely escaping the Mission alive, Gene and Sissy face an impossible task: staying alive long enough to stop an entire world bent on their destruction. Bound on a train heading into the unknown with the surviving Mission girls, Gene, Sissy, David, and Epap must stick together and use everything they have to protect each other and their only hope: the cure that will turn the blood-thirsty creatures around them into humans again. Now that they know how to reverse the virus, Gene and Sissy have one final chance to save those they love and create a better life for themselves. But as they struggle to get there, Gene's mission sets him on a crash course with Ashley June, his first love . . . and his deadliest enemy.
The Krytos Trap: Star Wars Legends (Rogue Squadron)
Author: Michael A. Stackpole
Publisher: Random House Worlds
ISBN: 030779623X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The brave pilots of Rogue Squadron face the impossible as the sinister Ysanne Isard wreaks havoc on a fragile Coruscant. The Rebels have taken the Imperial headquarters world of Coruscant, but their problems are far from over. A killer virus called Krytos is spreading among the population and fomenting a counterrevolution at the heart of the New Republic. At the same time, Rebel hero Tycho Celchu is on trial for treason, accused of murdering his comrade and fellow pilot Corran Horn. Corran, however, is still alive, trapped in the secret, inescapable prison of Ysanne Isard, the imperial officer whose reputation for torture and cruelty have earned her the moniker Iceheart. As he fights for his freedom, the pilot discovers an extraordinary power in himself—the power of the Force!
Publisher: Random House Worlds
ISBN: 030779623X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The brave pilots of Rogue Squadron face the impossible as the sinister Ysanne Isard wreaks havoc on a fragile Coruscant. The Rebels have taken the Imperial headquarters world of Coruscant, but their problems are far from over. A killer virus called Krytos is spreading among the population and fomenting a counterrevolution at the heart of the New Republic. At the same time, Rebel hero Tycho Celchu is on trial for treason, accused of murdering his comrade and fellow pilot Corran Horn. Corran, however, is still alive, trapped in the secret, inescapable prison of Ysanne Isard, the imperial officer whose reputation for torture and cruelty have earned her the moniker Iceheart. As he fights for his freedom, the pilot discovers an extraordinary power in himself—the power of the Force!
Trap
Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476793182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi get tangled up in a web of misdirection and must unravel it in time to solve a mass murder, in which an explosion turns out to be the work of a mysterious serial arsonist in the employ of the teacher's union president.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476793182
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Butch Karp and Marlene Ciampi get tangled up in a web of misdirection and must unravel it in time to solve a mass murder, in which an explosion turns out to be the work of a mysterious serial arsonist in the employ of the teacher's union president.
The Education Trap
Author: Cristina Viviana Groeger
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674259157
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Why—contrary to much expert and popular opinion—more education may not be the answer to skyrocketing inequality. For generations, Americans have looked to education as the solution to economic disadvantage. Yet, although more people are earning degrees, the gap between rich and poor is widening. Cristina Groeger delves into the history of this seeming contradiction, explaining how education came to be seen as a panacea even as it paved the way for deepening inequality. The Education Trap returns to the first decades of the twentieth century, when Americans were grappling with the unprecedented inequities of the Gilded Age. Groeger’s test case is the city of Boston, which spent heavily on public schools. She examines how workplaces came to depend on an army of white-collar staff, largely women and second-generation immigrants, trained in secondary schools. But Groeger finds that the shift to more educated labor had negative consequences—both intended and unintended—for many workers. Employers supported training in schools in order to undermine the influence of craft unions, and so shift workplace power toward management. And advanced educational credentials became a means of controlling access to high-paying professional and business jobs, concentrating power and wealth. Formal education thus became a central force in maintaining inequality. The idea that more education should be the primary means of reducing inequality may be appealing to politicians and voters, but Groeger warns that it may be a dangerous policy trap. If we want a more equitable society, we should not just prescribe more time in the classroom, but fight for justice in the workplace.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674259157
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Why—contrary to much expert and popular opinion—more education may not be the answer to skyrocketing inequality. For generations, Americans have looked to education as the solution to economic disadvantage. Yet, although more people are earning degrees, the gap between rich and poor is widening. Cristina Groeger delves into the history of this seeming contradiction, explaining how education came to be seen as a panacea even as it paved the way for deepening inequality. The Education Trap returns to the first decades of the twentieth century, when Americans were grappling with the unprecedented inequities of the Gilded Age. Groeger’s test case is the city of Boston, which spent heavily on public schools. She examines how workplaces came to depend on an army of white-collar staff, largely women and second-generation immigrants, trained in secondary schools. But Groeger finds that the shift to more educated labor had negative consequences—both intended and unintended—for many workers. Employers supported training in schools in order to undermine the influence of craft unions, and so shift workplace power toward management. And advanced educational credentials became a means of controlling access to high-paying professional and business jobs, concentrating power and wealth. Formal education thus became a central force in maintaining inequality. The idea that more education should be the primary means of reducing inequality may be appealing to politicians and voters, but Groeger warns that it may be a dangerous policy trap. If we want a more equitable society, we should not just prescribe more time in the classroom, but fight for justice in the workplace.