Title: The Tenth Justice Author: Brad Meltzer File Type: Mobi Subject:Fiction:Legal Description:From School Library JournalYA. This story of friendship and betrayal is set in Washington, DC, where four young men who have grown up together become housemates, each with his first big job opportunity. One of them, Ben Addison, is a brand-new clerk for a Supreme Court justice. Ben and his co-clerk Lisa are two of the best and the brightest of the legal community, their intelligence only barely exceeding their egos. But early in the Court session, he is tricked into revealing the confidential outcome of an upcoming decision to a man posing as a former clerk, and one of the parties in the case uses the information to make millions. Ben is in danger of losing his job, his reputation, and any chance for a place on the ladder to legal fame and success. Desperate to find the man who tricked him, he enlists the help of Lisa and his housemates. When the elusive villain tries to blackmail Ben into revealing further Court decisions, the search becomes even more intense, and Ben realizes that one of his friends is leaking the group's plans to the blackmailer. The story builds to an action-packed and satisfying conclusion, but lives are shattered in the process and the fabric of friendship is torn apart. YAs will be confronted by issues of loyalty, integrity, and trust, and at the same time will learn much about the decision-making process of the Supreme Court.?Molly Connally, Kings Park Library, Fairfax County, VA 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library JournalHotshot young lawyer Ben Addison is on top of the world. Just out of Yale Law School, he's already landed the highly desirable top job of clerk to a Supreme Court justice, experiences instant chemistry with his new co-clerk Lisa, and shares an apartment with three lifelong friends. Then a misplaced trust leads Ben to reveal a confidential court decision, and his world begins to crash. With Ben's career in jeopardy and a blackmailer on his trail, his friends use their job connections at the State Department, a Washington newspaper, and a senator's office to aid Ben and Lisa in a plot to apprehend Ben's blackmailer. But when their own careers are threatened, allegiance fades and distrust sets in, turning Ben and his former allies against one another as events escalate and they find themselves struggling not to save their careers but their lives. The story flows smoothly in this engrossing legal thriller by lawyer Meltzer?and the plot is perfect for a blockbuster movie. A good purchase.?Lori Dunn, Montgomery Cty. P.L., Troy, N.C. 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Title: A Kingdom Besieged
Author: Raymond E. Feist
File Type: Mobi
Subject:Fantasy
Description:
Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, and his motley crew of agents who safeguard the world of Trigia, as prophecy becomes truth in the first book of the last ever Midkemian trilogy.THE KINGDOM BESIEGEDThe Darkness is comingŚThe Kingdom is plagued by rumour and instability. Kingdom spies in Kesh have been disappearing - either murdered, or turned to the enemy side. Information has become scant and unreliable; but one thing appears clear. Dark forces are on the moveŚSince Pug and the Conclave of Shadows enforced peace after the last Keshian invasion, the Empire has offered no threat. But now factions are rising and Jim Dasher reports mobilizations of large forces in the Keshian Confederacy.As the men of the West answer the Kings call to muster, Martin conDoin - left as caretaker of Crydee Keep - will suddenly be confronted with the vanguard of an invading army. He reminds himself that he is a year older than his legendary ancestor, Prince Arutha, was when he stood firm against the Tsurani invasion, but Arutha had an army to command, and Martin is left with old men and young boys.Massive events are about to unfold, events which threaten the future of all human life in MidkemiaŚ
Title: Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas
Author: Maya Angelou
File Type: Mobi
Subject:Autobiography
Description:Review“The buoyant, gifted Maya Angelou continues her autobiography. . . . Both her joy and her despair have twice as much impact as most people’s.”br strong–New Yorkstrong “Angelou may be one of the best hunters of the heart, one of the best to explore the insides of folks, black or white, and find what moves them, what makes them real and tangible to themselves and others.” br _–The Christian Science Monitorbr _br “Angelou is a sharp observer and commentator on culture. . . . [Her book is] filled with penetrating observations about the people she encounters.”br strong–Chicago Tribune Book Worldstrong “Honest, funny and heartwarming . . . The strength of the book is Angelou’s lyrical writing . . . a God-given gift.”br strong–The Washington Starstrong “Angelou is one of the geniuses of the Afro-American serial autobiography.”br strong–The New York TimesstrongIn this third self-contained volume of her autobiography, which began with I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou moves into the adult world. Maya struggles to support herself and her son through a series of odd jobs and weathers a failed marriage to a white man before landing a gig singing in one of the most popular nightclubs on the San Francisco coast. From there, she is called to New York to join the cast of Porgy and Bess. Maya soon finds herself on a joyous and dramatic adventure, touring abroad through Italy, France, Greece, Yugoslavia, and Egypt with spirited cast members, and performing for large, enthusiastic audiences. The exciting experience is dampened only by Maya’s nagging guilt that she has abandoned the person she loves most in life, her son, whose reentrance into her world reveals to Maya the healing power of devotion and love. Charged with Maya Angelou’s remarkable sense of life and love, Singin’ and Swingin’ and Gettin’ Merry Like Christmas is a unique celebration of the human condition–and an enthralling saga that has touched, inspired, and empowered readers worldwide.
Title: The Last Rakosh
Author: F. Paul Wilson
File Type: Mobi
Subject:Fiction:Detective
Description:
ABOUT THIS VERSION: Previously available in several different versions through the years (one of which is in the novel ALL THE RAGE) this release has been completely revised into novella length and incorporates all versions into one for this special publication. Previously available in hardcover, The Last Rakosh now available in this affordable trade paperback. ABOUT THE STORY: Jack finds himself, and his friends, at a traveling carnival. During a look through the freak show, they come across what was believed to be extinct: a Rakosh. Or is it? Jack had made sure that the Rakoshi were dead –exterminated. Jack style. But now, somehow, there appears to be evidence of a Rakosh. The Last Rakosh puts Jack back on the trail of this new mystery that will thrill and entertain, in Repairman Jack style.
Title: Peter Pan
Author: James M. Barrie
File Type: Mobi
Subject:classics
Description:
A stunning edition of J.M. Barrie's classic tale, illustrated by two-time Kate Greenaway Medalist, Michael Foreman. Ever since Peter Pan first flew through Wendy's window, taking her and her two brothers off to Neverland, J.M. Barrie's enchanting fantasy has thrilled and delighted children. Here are all the elements that appeal to the imaginations of young readers-high adventure, children who can fly, pirates who need defeating, and fairies with magical powers. From Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys to the ominously ticking crocodile and the devilish Captain Hook, unforgettable characters burst from every page. In this edition, Michael Foreman's gorgeous illustrations breathe new life into this timeless tale.
Title: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Author: Roald Dahl
File Type: Mobi
Subject:Children's Books
Description:Amazon.com ReviewPicking right up where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory left off, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator continues the adventures of Charlie Bucket, his family, and Willy Wonka, the eccentric candy maker. As the book begins, our heroes are shooting into the sky in a glass elevator, headed for destinations unknown. What follows is exactly the kind of high-spirited magical madness and mayhem weve all come to expect from Willy Wonka and his creator Roald Dahl. The American space race gets a send-up, as does the President, and Charlies family gets a second chance at childhood. Throw in the Vermicious Knids, Gnoolies, and Minusland and we once again witness pure genius. (Ages 9 to 12)ReviewDahl’s phenomenal popularity among children speaks for his breathless storytelling charms. -- Publishers Weekly