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Bullies and the Beast (Freestylers: Data Beast #1)
by Andrew Fusek PetersA short thriller that's high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they've created.In Bully and the Beast, Kiran and Roz first encounter the data beast as it emerges from their computer. Initially terrified of it, they become friends with the beast and see it become more than a match for the bullies that are terrorising their school.Reading level for this book:-ATOS: 2.7Lexile ? Measure: 360LBook Band: White
Bullitt: Covermount Edition (Bloomsbury Film Classics Ser.)
by Robert L. Pike'Rossi isn't dead yet. And from what I hear, the Rossi brothers are pretty tough monkeys.' Clancy's knuckles whitened on the steering wheel. 'Yeah,' he said. 'They're all tough monkeys. Until they lose those precious ten pints...'Lieutenant Clancy, a tough cop from New York's 52nd Precinct, has been handpicked for an assignment. Assistant District Attorney Chalmers needs him to protect a witness whose testimony is vital. That man is Johnny Rossi, an infamous gangster involved in every West Coast racket from prostitution to gambling, who has turned into a whistle-blower. Shacked up in a fleabag hotel, Rossi should be safe. But when a hood with a shotgun breaks past the police guard and blasts Rossi into a critical condition, Clancy has just seventy-two hours to find out why Chalmers can't keep his mouth shut about his so-called secret case, why Rossi came to New York in the first place, who else knows where he is and when they are coming to finish the job off.
Bulls Rush In (Pax Arcana Ser.)
by Elliott JamesJohn Charming. Ex knight. Current monster hunter.John's past is complicated enough, so he tries to keep life simple: Find monster. Kill Monster. But when he wanders into Vista Verde, a small town with a big secret, he soon discovers that the simple answer is a load of bull. This is a short story from contemporary fantasy author, Elliott James, within his Pax Arcana world. The first of his novels, Charming and Daring, are available now. Word count: 8500Other Pax Arcana Short Fiction: Charmed I'm SureDon't Go Chasing WaterfallsPushing LuckSurreal EstateDog-GoneBulls Rush InTalking Dirty
Bullseye: An Original Will Robie/camel Club Short Story
by David BaldacciIn Bullseye, an exciting novella from Number One Sunday Times bestselling author David Baldacci, worlds collide when government assassin Will Robie is caught in the crossfire with Oliver Stone and the Camel Club.Will Robie is closing in on his next target when he finds himself in the middle of a bank heist - and he's taken hostage alongside Oliver Stone. But is this just a simple bank job, or are the robbers after something even more valuable - and dangerous - than the cash in the vault?Exclusive to eBook, Bullseye is a gripping, quick read that will delight legions of David Baldacci fans.
Bullseye: Bullseye: Seal (red, White And Built, Book 3) / Texas Witness (cattlemen Crime Club, Book 5) (Red, White and Built #3)
by Carol EricsonA Navy SEAL's mission it to protect a vunerable target – not give in to temptation…
Bullseye: (Michael Bennett 9). A crucial meeting. A global crisis. One New York cop. (Michael Bennett #9)
by James Patterson________________________The President is in New York - and in an assassin's sights.As the most powerful men on earth gather in New York for a meeting of the UN, Detective Michael Bennett receives intelligence warning that there will be an assassination attempt on the US president. Even more shocking, the intelligence suggests that the Russian government could be behind the plot.Tensions between America and Russia are the highest they've been since the Cold War, but this would be an escalation no one could have expected.The details are shadowy, and Bennett finds false leads and unreliable sources at every turn. But he can’t afford to get this wrong. If the plotters succeed, the shockwaves will be felt across the globe.
Bully
by Tiffany ClarkA lonely and alienated girl finds a ring that offers her the chance of new connections.
Bully: The Fall Away Series (Fall Away #1)
by Penelope DouglasMy name is Tate. He doesn't call me that, though. He would never refer to me by a friendly nickname. No, he'll barely even speak to me. But he still won't leave me alone.We were best friends once. Then he turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I've been humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got worse as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went to France for a year, just to avoid him.But I'm done hiding from him now, and there's no way in hell I'll allow him to ruin another year. He might not have changed, but I have. It's time to fight back.For fans of Abbi Glines and Colleen Hoover comes the next big name in New Adult romancePraise for Bully:'Penelope creates incredible tension between her characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself' Helena Hunting, author of The Good Luck Charm'A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down!' Aesta's Book Blog'A heated and passionate novel, full of feeling and intensity that will appeal to the reader seeking an emotional rush' IndieReader.com
The Bully (A\la Orilla Del Viento Ser.)
by Jan Needle'Unbidden, Simon saw a face before his eyes, a girl's face with blonde hair. Unbidden, his teeth clamped shut, ground against each other. She was the target.' Simple, lumpy Simon Mason. Of course he's a bully and a liar, even his mother thinks so. And he's picking on that nice Anna Royle, her brother and Rebekka. Or is he? Has Simon been found guilty, sentenced and condemned without a proper hearing? Simon's teacher is determined to find out just who's bullying who. Hostilities reach a head when bully and victim meet for a final confrontation. Will the truth come out in time? Or have too many lies been told?
Bully Pulpit (The Destroyer)
by Warren Murphy R.J. CarterA bungling terrorist group is making a mess in Europe. It’s up to Remo to track them down and clean them out before the brainless bombers strike their next target: a summit of world leaders!As earthquakes rock the planet, Smith scrambles to find the cause, but only finds dead ends. While America’s favorite preacher Billy Walker and his sultry assistants plan for Armageddon, a mysterious malady could spell the end of days for Chiun!Remo and an exotic foreign agent must learn how to keep their secrets separate from their business — and their business separate from pleasure — as they race against time. Chiun’s life is hanging by a thread, and every second that passes brings the world one step closer to extinction…
Bumble
by Alison PrinceBumble the hamster, so called because of his big bum, belongs to Rosie. He knows it's his job to keep Rosie happy. He entertains her with Pocket Diving, Ear Tickling and Finger Balancing. But when he tries Hide and Seek, Rosie's parents panic and insist Bumble has to stay in his cage. Rosie still feeds him delicious things, but Bumble's getting bored - and fat! Then mice arrive in the house. Rosie's parents are horrified, Rosie isn't happy - and Bumble is frantic. if things go on like this, he'll lose his job. He has to come up with a plan, and quickly...
The Bumblebear
by Nadia ShireenNorman is a bear. A bear who LOVES honey.According to Norman, there can never be enough honey; he needs to get his paws on more, more, more!And who has the most honey? The bees, of course!So, dressed up in his very best bee onesie, he thinks he looks quite convincing as he infiltrates Bee School with his eye on their huge honey supply.But how long will his disguise last? And when the hive is endangered, can he finally discover his true destiny and become. . . The Bumblebear?
The Bump In Their Forbidden Reunion (The Fast Track Billionaires' Club #1)
by Amanda CinelliTotally forbidden and scandalously pregnant!
The Bump In Their Forbidden Reunion / Wedding Night In The King's Bed: The Bump In Their Forbidden Reunion (the Fast Track Billionaires Club) / Wedding Night In The King's Bed
by Amanda Cinelli Caitlin CrewsTotally forbidden and scandalously pregnant!
Bumped (Bumped Ser. #1)
by Megan McCaffertyA virus has swept the world, making everyone over the age of eighteen infertile. Teenagers are now the most prized members of society, and would-be parents desperately bid for 'conception contracts' with the prettiest, healthiest and cleverest girls - cash, college tuition and liposuction in exchange for a baby.Sixteen-year-old Melody is gorgeous, athletic and has perfect grades, and has scored an amazing contract with a rich couple. And she's been matched with one of the most desirable 'bumping' partners in the world - the incredibly hot, genetically flawless Jondoe.But Melody's luck is about to run out. She discovers she has a sister - an identical twin, Harmony, who has grown up in a religious community opposed to the idea of 'pregging'. Harmony believes her calling is to save Melody from her sinful plans. Melody doesn't have time for this - she can't wait to meet Jondoe and seal the deal. But when he arrives and mistakes Harmony for Melody, everyone's carefully-laid plans are swept out of control - and Melody and Harmony are about to realise they have so much more than just DNA in common. Sharp, original and sassy, this futuristic take on teen pregnancy is totally readable and scarily believable.
Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales 1: Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales
by Betty G. BirneyFeaturing My Pet Show Panic!, My Summer Fair Surprise!, My Creepy-Crawly Camping Adventure! and NEW-NEW-NEW story My Mixed-Up Magic Trick!, younger Humphrey fans will love this bind-up edition of the bestselling books.It's Careers Day in Room 26 in My Mixed-Up Magic Trick!. Golden-Miranda wants to be a magician but Lower-Your-Voice A.J. says girls can't be magicians! But when Miranda's presentation goes wrong, it's up to Humphrey to save the day from a mixed-up magic trick . . .
Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales 2 (Bumper Book of Humphrey's Tiny Tales #2)
by Betty G. BirneyFour Tiny Tales in one GREAT-GREAT-GREAT gift edition!Featuring My Treasure Hunt Trouble!, My Great Big Birthday Bash!, My Playful Puppy Problem! and My Really Wheely Racing Day!, younger Humphrey fans will love this bind-up edition of the bestselling books.With a fresh, clean new look for the Tiny Tales series, these stories are perfect for young readers age 6+.
Bumps: Sexy, Single, Successful. And Pregnant
by Zoe BarnesBump number one - Just when Taz Norton's life is on a smooth upward glide - youngest sales manager at a flagship department store, own flat, cat and vintage motorbike - her lover leaves her for her ex-best friend.Bump number two - is finding out she is pregnant the same day she is asked to handle the biggest store promotion in the company's history. Bump number three - is the one in front of her. Goodbye toes and glamour, hello heartburn, morning sickness and support tights. Typically, Taz decides to be Superwoman. No one is going to tell her she can't get to the top and be a single mum as well. But no one told her it was going to be so damned hard . . .
A Bumpy Year
by Olivia SpoonerPregnant. Single. Dating. It's going to be... a bumpy year! Trish Kirkpatrick never expected to find herself unmarried, pregnant... and not entirely sure who the baby's father is.With her ex, Pete, and her colleague, Elliot, in line for daddy duty while waiting on the DNA results, Trish finds her complicated world getting even more chaotic when a meet-cute on a plane to Tokyo with gorgeous architect Scott sparks a new flame.Now, as her bump grows so do Trish's troubles. Between family issues reappearing on her doorstep and the delivery date fast approaching, Trish will need to make up her mind not only on who she wants to be but who she wants to become.Readers absolutely love A Bumpy Year:'Loved this book! It sucked me in and I read it within the day' NetGalley Reviewer ????'I raced through this book' NetGalley Reviewer ????'Hooked me from the first chapter and kept me glued to my seat to find out what happened next!' NetGalley Reviewer ????'Absolutely loved this!... Such an enjoyable read' NetGalley Reviewer ????'A great read!' NetGalley Reviewer ????'A beautiful story of impending motherhood and childbirth' NetGalley Reviewer ?????'Would highly recommend' NetGalley Reviewer ????'I definitely will be looking out for this author again' NetGalley Reviewer ????
Bunbury Creative Anthology: Volume 2 (Bunbury Anthologies #2)
by Various AuthorsBunbury Magazine is an independent arts-and-literature journal that focuses on grass-roots creativity. The magazine provides a platform for artists, photographers, authors, poets, and a whole plethora of other creatives to publish and gain exposure that they might not ordinarily obtain through mainstream channels. This anthology brings together the best of the writing from issues 13 to 18 of Bunbury - 2 years of ground-breaking writing from around the world. There are joyous pieces, thoughtful pieces, and tragic pieces - the writing in these pages covers the whole spectrum of human experience.
Bunbury Creative Anthology: 2016 (Bunbury Anthologies #1)
by Various AuthorsBunbury Magazine is an independent arts and literature journal that focuses on grass-roots creativity. The magazine provides a platform for artists, photographers, authors, poets, and other creative people to publish and gain exposure that they might not ordinarily obtain through mainstream channels. This anthology brings together poetry, life writing short stories, and flash fiction on subjects as diverse as the home life of Wile E. Coyote, the nature of life and death, and Christmas in Wales. Always varied, anything is possible in this collection of work. Bunbury is an online ezine publisher, based in Manchester, that also runs real-world events. They are collaborating with Wordcatcher Publishing, a print publisher, to offer contributors’ work to a wider audience.
A Bunch of Fives
by Helen SimpsonSince the 1990 publication of her first collection, Four Bare Legs in a Bed, Helen Simpson has been hailed as one of the best short story writers at work in the world today. These wonderfully funny and penetrating stories take on the full stretch, from birth to death and everything in between, in writing of remarkable originality and clarity.
A Bunch Of Sweet Peas
by Henry DonaldIn 1911, in the Scottish Border village of Sprouston, the young parish minister wrote to the Daily Mail for entry forms for its sweet pea competition.The top prize was a staggering £1000 and organisers predicted that as many as 15,000 would enter. He could not foretell that the paper's estimate of the number of competitors would be more than doubled, or that a fortnight before the deadline a nation-wide drought would threaten the very existence of the sweet peas he was so painstakingly cultivating. This touching - and beautifully illustrated - tale is based on a true story.
Bunchy (A Puffin Book)
by Joyce Lankester BrisleyLittle Bunchy lives all alone with her grandmother in a cottage in the country. It's quite a long walk to the village and Bunchy is too young for school yet so she has no one to play with. But Bunchy is never lonely because she has her own very special friends - the pastry girl, the Scribbles family, the naughty clothes-peg people and the little wooden sailor-doll.Set in a by-gone era, here are ten stories written with warmth and affection, by the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy.