This satirical novel tells the story of the surgical transformation of a dog into a man, and is an obvious criticism of Soviet society, especially the new rich that arose after the Bolshevik revolution.

    In part it is a memoir of the three "Factories" that influenced his development as a human being and as a writer, yet the events depicted within the book are fictionalized and conveyed with the poetic verve and playfulness of form that have made Shklovsky a major figure in twentieth-century world literature. In addition to its fictional and biographical elements, Third Factory includes anecdotes, rants, social satire, literary theory, and anything else that Shklovsky, with an artist's unerring confidence, chooses to include.

    It is a great gift to be able to read these ninety poems together and complete in English for the first time, with explanatory notes provided for each. They form a wrenching diary of 'iron tenderness' and doomed, penetrative brilliance". -- Publishers Weekly. Childish and wise, joyous and angry, at once complex and simple, he was sustained for twenty years by his wife and memoirist Nadezhda Mandelstam, who became, with Anna Akhmatova, the savior of his poetry. After his exile to Voronezh and his sentencing to hard labor for counter-revolutionary activities, he died of 'heart failure' in the winter of 1938 in Siberia.

    

    Joe Coffin is on his way. And he's mad as hell.Joe Coffin is fresh out of jail, but going straight is the last thing on his mind. The sickos who murdered his wife and child are still out there, and he’s going to get revenge.The problem is, Joe Coffin is in much deeper than he realizes, and his wife might not be as dead as he believes.Violent, gory, profane and explicit, Joe Coffin is for mature readers only.Written in serial form, there are four episodes in Season One, each available individually or as a complete set at a significant price saving.

    Reminiscent of such modern classics as Cowboys Are My Weakness and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, with a touch of Geek Love thrown in for good measure, Rocket City is a deliciously original and strangely moving novel of alienation in America's Southwest.

    Danger. Destiny. Little did Renee know that this is what she would find at Gottfried Academy. Then she meets Dante, and discovers that the school has more than one dark secret. Intelligent, elusive and devastatingly gorgeous, most people can't decide whether they love, hate or fear him. All Renee know is that when they're together, she's never felt more alive - or more afraid. Life and death collide in this ebook bundle containing the first two books in Yvonne Woon's bestselling Dead Beautiful romance trilogy. "Raises gothic romance to dizzy new heights; a dazzling debut." - Pocklington Post on Dead Beautiful "If you loved Twilight you'll love this book...A welcome addition to the paranormal romance genre." - The Overflowing Library on Dead Beautiful "A fantastic and unique story with plenty of mystery, intrigue and romance." - Secret Lives of Fiction Lovers on Dead Beautiful "Romantic, suspenseful and...will leave readers wanting more." - Kirkus Reviews on Life Eternal "I would suggest holding onto your seat because you're about to fly off. Amazing." - Dark Readers on Life Eternal

    His wife, his best friends… all have died, leaving him to care for four grieving children. From the ruins of the past, he’s built a loving, tight-knit family – one he would die to protect. Paige Hall arrives in town, fleeing her own demons. With hardly a penny to her name, she struggles to build a future for herself and her son Jake. Babysitting the unruly Fairburn clan brings in her some much needed extra cash. Her new boss's rugged good looks don’t make it the worst job in the world either… But when he discovers a lost ruin deep in the desert, he uncovers a threat that may destroy every Shifter in the Southwest, setting the stage for a gathering of strong Alpha allies, the likes of which the Shifter world has rarely seen. Can this unlikely pair overcome their own fears to make a new start together, and to form the core of this new team? As they struggle to navigate their growing passion they are propelled down a dangerous path that will pull in not only the First Flight of Dragons, but also a strange mix of Alpha Shifter Wolves and Dragon and more, as well as their potential Mates. Will these Alphas and the ladies that are drawn to them be able to overcome their differences and each find a love that binds? Can they come together as a team and learn the secrets of the mysterious Aegis relic in time to save everything - and everyone - they hold dear, before it's too late...? This collection contains: Damaged Daddy Bear Alpha Protector Dragon Damaged Lost Wolf Captive to the Chimera Alpha Dragon Reborn There is also a short preview of the first story from the Burning Falls Shifters series... This shifter romance collection which contains no cheating, no cliffhangers and of course an HEA ; ). If you enjoy Terry Bolyryder, Harmony Raines, T.S. Joyce and Zoe Chant, well we think you will enjoy this ; )! Warning: This ebook contains mature themes and language and is meant for 18+ readers only.

    

    

    The Oberbaum Bridge. The Stasi apprehend an MI6 agent attempting to exfil information vital to British interests in a divided Germany.Thirty-four-years later, each of the retired SIS officers attached to the failed operation are targeted for assassination by a former KGB head of station and once rising star in the Russian FSB. Banastre Montjoy, deputy chief of England's Secret Intelligence Service, must go underground in search of answers. It is a journey that will take him across Europe and into his past, and lead the master spy to one of the most guarded secrets in American Cold War Intelligence. The mole in East Berlin.

    A government assassin, tasked with fixing the galaxy's darkest, ugliest problems.3 thrilling novels. 1,000+ pages of fearless heroes, non-stop futuristic action, and neck-breaking plot twists.Armed with cutting-edge weapons and an AI-run cybernetic suit that controls his paralyzed legs, he is the fist in the shadows, the dagger to the heart of the Nyzarian Empire’s enemies.Then he found Bex on his doorstep…A junkie, high on the drug he’d fought for years to avoid, and a former elite soldier like him. So he takes her in to help her get clean—Silverguards never leave their own behind.If only he’d known his actions would put him in the crosshairs of the most powerful cartel in New Avalon.Facing an army of gangbangers, drug pushers, and thugs, Nolan must fight to not only carry out his mission, but to prevent the escalating violence from destroying everything he loves. This Special Edition Omnibus contains the first three books in the thrilling Cerberus military space opera series. It's perfect for fans of JN Chaney, Jay Allan, and Rick Partlow. Grab your copy today! Books included in the set:Book 1: Assassination ProtocolBook 2: Terminal SecretsBook 3: Cyber Strike

    Ciana Stone writes about a victim in a way that makes you wonder if she understands this level of fear. And the monster who haunts the lives of the characters is shockingly real. A brilliant tale you won't want to put down, but definitely not for the faint of heard." - Candid Book Reviews She was seven when the monster came and when he left that night, he took with him Isabelle's happiness, sense of security and belief in a God who would protect little children. He left her with a promise, one that she could never forget and one that filled her with terror."We're not done, you and I. You're my special girl, Isabelle. I'll be back for you."For twenty-five years, she's feared that promise and his whispers in her mind. She's run from it, tried to deny it, looked for ways to forget or overcome it, and now she's ready to admit that there's only one way to reclaim her life.Destroy the monster. Or die trying.*** Reader Advisory. This book contains scenes of physical torture and murder.

    

    96-page wirebound book; 12 staves per page; 8 1/2 x 11; Music Notation Guide.