The Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer

Stephenie Meyer takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it's unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series.

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Don't Cry: Stories by Mary Gaitskill

Mary Gaitskill has a reputation as the chronicler of bad relationships, but that label doesn't do justice to the stories she tells. Her relationships turn bad, or turn good, or just turn (and turn and turn). In every exploitation there's an attraction, or at least an accommodation; in every hostility there's a yearning for, or at least a memory of, connection. You see the intensity of people--friends and family as well as lovers--drawn together, and the often equally intense emptiness when the magnet flips and repels. Gaitskill is one of our best short story writers (that's a label that's fully just) and the prickly, sad brilliance of her last book, Veronica, confirmed her as a master of the novel, too. Don't Cry is just her third story collection in 20 years, after the modern classics Bad Behavior and Because They Wanted To, and it reminds you immediately of why you've been longing to read her again. Once more, there are former lovers and ex-friends and par...

Facebook's Mafia Wars Ultimate Guide

Mafia Wars is the most popular game in Facebook. Every gamer wants to achieve highest level by using Mafia Wars Cheats or Guide. After several months of playing MAFIA WARS, I have learned several tricks about how to best perform in this game and reach sky-high levels! 40+ pages of suggestions and recommendations just for you, with the latest suggestions, tricks, exploits!!! You can even learn how people make money with Mafia Wars (not talking about Zynga here)!! And it was just updated, once again!!! With all the newest cities!!! Level 400 in 4 days (tested and easy)!!!!!!!!! Become yourself a MAFIA WARS GOD/GODDESS!!! In this great guide up for auction, I will teach you (NEW!!!): 1. how to get much more money per click in all the cities! 2. how to easily get your rare Daily Chance Collection 3. know how people are MAKING MONEY with Mafia Wars (other than the owner of the game) 4. setting up support (energy, hitlisting) accounts, build your best MW character and huge 501 Mafia! 5. how...

How to Make Money in Stocks

How to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio Cassette) The techniques in How to Make Money in Stocks are hardly revolutionary, but therein lies their strength, as O'Neil claims his is "a winning system in good times or bad." Investors interested in Net stocks might be disappointed--the author's first rule is that a company must show a pattern of growing profits, which disqualifies many dot coms. (Try Rule Breakers, Rule Makers for a different take.) O'Neil's approach to stocks is, above all, rational, and he pays little heed to market hype. Those new to investing would do well to read this book before embarking, and even more seasoned traders may find How to Make Money in Stocks a refreshing return to basics. Markets may swing bull and bear, but O'Neil promises to stand firm. --Demian McLean --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Price: $24.00

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