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Eighth-grader Sam Gabreaux doesn't know what she'd do without her favorite teacher, Mr. Dubois. He's helped her work on her shyness, even to the point where she can occasionally speak to Bobby, the gorgeous brown-eyed boy she's had a crush on since last year. The only problem is, most of the other kids at Turkey Creek Middle School say Mr. Dubois is gay. Some of them even tease Sam about talking to him. To these she gives the title "Weasels," and she and her best friend Denise embark on a campaign of secret tricks against them. From kick-me-hard signs to possible horse tramplings, Sam tries it all. But when more serious rumors surface concerning Mr. Dubois, will Sam find the courage to do so...

A literary analysis of the character Diogenes Pendergast in the works of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Covers the entire Pendergast series; written with permission from the series authors by Elizabeth Thomas, who has also written Arden's Act, Crossings, and Confessions of a Mixed-Up Weasel Hater.

A literary analysis of the character Diogenes Pendergast in the works of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Covers the entire Pendergast series; written with permission from the series authors by Elizabeth Thomas, who has also written Arden's Act, Crossings, and Confessions of a Mixed-Up Weasel Hater.

Earth, 2212. The planet is ravaged by catastrophic climate change. Billions have died. The remnants of humanity are divided: the elite inhabit the MEGs, cities transformed into massive, high-tech protective domes, while the rest, the MASS, struggle for survival in the ruined landscapes outside. All seems well for those in the CORPORATE, but the facade is crumbling. As the climate worsens and the MASS grows restive, the AI "Silicons" are achieving sentience. In a desperate bid for survival, the ruling elite have concocted a final solution: abandon Earth for Alpha Centauri, destroying the planet in their wake. In this epic conclusion, four protagonists from different corners of this fractured ...

Mel Buckworth, a dependable family man, loses his manufacturing job through recession. Having lost his sense of purpose, his pride sidelines him as he discerns his lack of digital skills, so apparent in his children's generation. As Mel desperately attempts to find equilibrium, he estranges his family and enlists the help of a greedy grad student, Will Baker, who teaches him the skills needed to wreak revenge on a system seemingly discarding him. As his aptitudes grow, he begins to use the internet, the very thing he despised, as a weapon. Slowly, he turns terrorist to deliver his message: that humans will succumb to machines and the social system controlling them. As his acts grow more leth...

At war against Napoleon, near-bankrupt English mill-masters experiment with a new factory system, acquiring machines to replace men. A young worker leads the Luddites, attacking mills and smashing machines. With increased assaults and even murder, North England feels the grip of terrorism. Government agents attempt to suppress the rebellion. In 1812, there are more British troops in North England than fighting Napoleon in Europe. Against the Machine: Luddites relates the story of the diverse characters caught in this conflict. It unveils the rank exploitation which marked the Industrial Revolution. Timely, intense, and reflective of another technological revolution: our own.What Critics are ...

Gunfighters, Thieves & LawmenSully Wheeler doesn’t care why his cattle are disappearing. He doesn’t care why but it has to stop. Perhaps it’s part of the cost of hiding from his past, but who would steal from a one-time gunfighter? The NW Mounted Policeman that Sully contacted appeared more intent on stopping vigilante action than in stopping theft. If that proves to be the case, Sully will recover his own property, even if it takes gunfire to do it. Who is this Mountie, anyway? Is he a cop or something else entirely? Is he working to support the crown, leave the crown or actually do something for the settlers? And while we’re talking about that Mountie, isn’t he spending ...

Gunfighters, Thieves & LawmenSully Wheeler doesn’t care why his cattle are disappearing. He doesn’t care why but it has to stop. Perhaps it’s part of the cost of hiding from his past, but who would steal from a one-time gunfighter? The NW Mounted Policeman that Sully contacted appeared more intent on stopping vigilante action than in stopping theft. If that proves to be the case, Sully will recover his own property, even if it takes gunfire to do it. Who is this Mountie, anyway? Is he a cop or something else entirely? Is he working to support the crown, leave the crown or actually do something for the settlers? And while we’re talking about that Mountie, isn’t he spending ...

BoundariesWhat if justice wasn't always about rules but about results?David M. McGowan’s Boundaries is a captivating and richly woven tale that transports readers to 19th-century British Columbia, a land marked by untamed wilderness, shifting alliances, and the unyielding spirit of those who call it home. With its vivid depiction of frontier life and a nuanced exploration of morality, identity, and resilience, Boundaries is a standout in the realm of historical fiction.This book is a bold, gritty, and incredibly absorbing read. Fast-paced, unpredictable, and layered with moments that keep you thinking long after the chapter ends. The author has crafted a character-...

BoundariesWhat if justice wasn't always about rules but about results?David M. McGowan’s Boundaries is a captivating and richly woven tale that transports readers to 19th-century British Columbia, a land marked by untamed wilderness, shifting alliances, and the unyielding spirit of those who call it home. With its vivid depiction of frontier life and a nuanced exploration of morality, identity, and resilience, Boundaries is a standout in the realm of historical fiction.This book is a bold, gritty, and incredibly absorbing read. Fast-paced, unpredictable, and layered with moments that keep you thinking long after the chapter ends. The author has crafted a character-...

“The Making of Jake McTavish”Paying the price for rape and murder Jake’s wife is raped and murdered. A lazy Mountie accuses Jake of the crimes. Angry, in shock and trying to erase the vision of his wife’s body, Jake runs into the mountains.But running away did not erase the vision. Hiding alone and the passage of time did not decrease – and may have increased – his anger. When two renegades try to kill him and steal his furs Jake realizes that he needs to face the vision from the past. To erase it he needs to hunt it down, find out who killed her and see they pay. Solving a murder after several years is no easy task, especially when it includes surprises he didn’t want to ...

People of the West: A short story timelineBy D.M. McGowanA collection of 9 short stories (along with some back-ground) and 14 poems available on several sites1793  Marker of Stone, 1867 Lucky, 1888 Into the Mountains, 1914 Stealing Janet’s Cattle, 1936 A Voice From Beyond,Just Feeling Good, The Reason for the Season, An Old Rancher’s Christmas           1940  Deacon,               Native Sons in World War I, Inclusion, Education1942  Invasion     The Road That Couldn’t Be Done, Hiking Mountain Ranges    1963&...