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Theodore Boone: the Fugitive By:"John Grisham" Published on 2016-05 by Penguin Read online or download Theodore Boone: the Fugitive - On a field trip to Washington, DC, Theo spots a familiar face on the Metro: accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy, who jumped bail and was never seen again. Theo's quick thinking helps bring Duffy back to Strattenburg to stand trial. But now that Duffy knows who he is, Theo is in greater danger than he's ever been in before. Even when everything is on the line, Theodore Boone will stop at nothing to make sure a killer is brought to justice. This Book was ranked 25 by Google Books for keyword John Grisham. Read Online » » » Download » » »

War of the Fantasy Worlds By:"Martha C. Sammons" Published on 2010 by ABC-CLIO Read online or download War of the Fantasy Worlds -"Literary Criticism" This investigation focuses on C.S. Lewis's and J.R.R. Tolkien's contrasting views of art and imagination, which are key to understanding and interpreting their fantasy works, providing insight into their goals, themes, and techniques, as well as an appreciation of the value and impact of their mythologies. This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Irving Wallace's The Word By: Published on 1978 by Read online or download Irving Wallace's The Word -"Bible" This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Revisiting John Grisham By:"Mary Beth Pringle" Published on 2007 by Greenwood Publishing Group Read online or download Revisiting John Grisham -"Literary Criticism" A biography of the popular author is followed by a criticism and analysis of eight of his works, discussing the plot, character and plot development, theme, social context, and reviews of each. This Book was ranked 35 by Google Books for keyword John Grisham. Read Online » » » Download » » »

John Grisham By:"Mary Beth Pringle" Published on 1997 by Greenwood Publishing Group Read online or download John Grisham -"Literary Criticism" Examines the works of the novelist, describing his characters, narrative and strategies, plot development, literary devices, settings, and major themes. This Book was ranked 29 by Google Books for keyword John Grisham. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Associate By:"John Grisham" Published on 2010-03-16 by Dell Read online or download The Associate -"Fiction" Kyle McAvoy possesses an outstanding legal mind. Good-looking and affable, he has a glittering future. He also has a dark secret that could destroy his dreams, his career, even his life. One night that secret catches up with him. The men who accost Kyle have a compromising video they’ll use to ruin him–unless he does exactly what they say. What they offer Kyle is something any ambitious young lawyer would kill for: a job in Manhattan as an associate at the world’s largest law firm. If Kyle accepts, he’ll be on the fast track to partnership and a fortune. But there’s a catch. Kyle won’t be working for the firm but against it in a dispute between two powerful defense contractors worth billions. Now Kyle is caught between the criminal forces manipulating him, the FBI, and his own law firm–in a malignant conspiracy not even Kyle with all his intellect, cunnin

Danny, the Champion of the World By:"Roald Dahl","Linda Beech" Published on 1997-01 by Scholastic Inc. Read online or download Danny, the Champion of the World -"Language arts (Elementary)" This book is about a most private and secret habit my father had, and about the strange adventures it led us both into... Danny thinks the world of his father, who has looked after him ever since his mother died, when he was just four months old.But as he grows up, Danny discovers that his father's secret spells adventure and trouble for both of them. This Book was ranked 23 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Dietrich Lure By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 1940 by Read online or download Dietrich Lure - This Book was ranked 35 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Zane Grey's Nevada Jim Lacy: Beyond The Mogollon Rim By:"Romer Zane grey" Published on 1972 by Read online or download Zane Grey's Nevada Jim Lacy: Beyond The Mogollon Rim - This Book was ranked 19 by Google Books for keyword Zane Grey. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Roald Dahl By:"Andrea Shavick" Published on 1997 by Read online or download Roald Dahl -"Authors, English" Part of a series of illustrated biographies, this title tells the story of a remarkable person from the past, whose name and achievements have lived on far beyond their own time. The biographies link in with National Curriculum KS1 and KS2. This Book was ranked 25 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »

J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Neil Heims" Published on 2004-01 by Chelsea House Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien -"Juvenile Nonfiction" Presents the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, from his early academic career at Oxford to his later great success as the writer of the \ This Book was ranked 37 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

J R R Tolkien By:"Colin Duriez" Published on 2012 by Lion Books Read online or download J R R Tolkien -"Biography & Autobiography" Perfect for Tolkien enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes, this delightful and accessible biography brings the enigma behind The Lord of the Rings franchise to life Long before the successful The Lord of the Rings films, J.R.R. Tolkien’s creations, imagination, and characters had already captured the hearts and minds of millions of readers. But who was the man who dreamt up the intricate languages and perfectly crafted world of Middle-earth? Tolkien had a difficult life for many years—orphaned and poor, his guardian forbade him from communicating with the woman he had fallen in love with, and he also suffered through the horrors of World War I. An intensely private and brilliant scholar, he spent more than 50 years working on the languages, history, peoples, and geography of Middle-earth, with a consistent mythology and body of legends

The People's Almanac By:"David Wallechinsky","Irving Wallace" Published on 1975 by Doubleday Books Read online or download The People's Almanac -"Reference" A books of facts and figures on a variety of subjects, including the United States, world history, people, health, war, disasters, the arts, science and technology, honors, religion, and the curious. This Book was ranked 15 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Testament By:"John Grisham" Published on 2010-03-16 by Dell Read online or download The Testament -"Fiction" #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions—a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives. Because Troy Phelan’s new will names a sole surprise heir to his eleven-billion-dollar fortune: a mysterious woman named Rachel Lane, a missionary living deep in the jungles of Brazil. Enter the lawyers. Nate O’Riley is fresh out of rehab, a disgraced corporate attorney handpicked for his last job: to find Rachel Lane at any cost. As Phelan’s family circles like vultures in D.C., Nate goes crashing through the Brazilian jungle, entering a world where money means nothing, where death is just one misstep away, and where a woman—pursued by enemies and f

Kiss Kiss By:"Roald Dahl" Published on 2004-11-04 by Penguin UK Read online or download Kiss Kiss -"Fiction" In Kiss Kiss you will find eleven devious, shocking stories from the master of the unpredictable, Roald Dahl. What could go wrong when a wife pawns the mink coat that her lover gave her as a parting gift? What happens when a priceless piece of furniture is the subject of a deceitful bargain? Can a wronged woman take revenge on her dead husband? In these dark, disturbing stories Roald Dahl explores the sinister side of human nature: the cunning, sly, selfish part of each of us that leads us into the territory of the unexpected and unsettling. Stylish, macabre and haunting, these tales will leave you with a delicious feeling of unease. 'Roald Dahl is one of the few writers I know whose work can accurately be described as addictive' Irish Times Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Gi

J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia By:"Michael D. C. Drout" Published on 2007 by Taylor & Francis Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia -"History" A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements - including his translations of medieval texts - teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics: adaptations art and illustrations characters in Tolkien's work critical history and scholarship influence of To

J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Tom Shippey" Published on 2014-02-21 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien -"Biography & Autobiography" Recent polls have consistently declared that J.R.R. Tolkien is \ This Book was ranked 3 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Thundering Herd By:"Zane Grey" Published on 1925 by U of Nebraska Press Read online or download The Thundering Herd -"Fiction" When a black-hearted hide stealer kidnapped his girl and avenging Native Americans scalped his boss, buffalo hunter Tom Doan rides out on the prairies to deliver his own justice. This Book was ranked 7 by Google Books for keyword Zane Grey. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Witches By:"Roald Dahl" Published on 2007-08-16 by Penguin Read online or download The Witches -"Juvenile Fiction" From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories—but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself! From the Trade Paperback edition. This Book was ranked 14 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Roald Dahl By:"Jeremy Treglown" Published on 2016-06-28 by Open Road Media Read online or download Roald Dahl -"Biography & Autobiography" A New York Times Notable Book: A revealing look at the famous twentieth-century children’s author who brought us The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Few writers have had the enduring cultural influence of Roald Dahl, who inspired generations of loyal readers. Acclaimed biographer Jeremy Treglown cuts no corners in humanizing this longstanding immortal of juvenile fiction. Roald Dahl explores this master of children’s literature from childhood—focusing a tight lens on the relationship between Dahl and his mother, who lovingly referred to him as “Apple”—through to his death. Treglown deftly navigates Dahl’s time as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force, exploring how the experience transformed many of the beliefs that influenced the English writer’s work, including The Gremlins, which was commissioned by Walt Disney

J.R.R. Tolkien, this far land By:"Robert Giddings" Published on 1984 by Barnes & Noble Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien, this far land -"Literary Criticism" This Book was ranked 40 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Biography of J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Daniel Grotta" Published on 2001-03-28 by Running Press Read online or download The Biography of J.R.R. Tolkien -"Biography & Autobiography" An account of the life and work of the Oxford scholar and fantasist relates his personal experiences to the events, creatures, and themes of his books This Book was ranked 27 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Word By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 2007-04-01 by Macmillan Read online or download The Word -"Fiction" In the Beginning, there was . . . The Word. The classic thriller of an ancient manuscript, a secret society committed to hiding an explosive truth, and the man who must uncover that truth--if he can stay alive long enough In the ruins of the ancient Roman seaport of Ostia Antica, an Italian archaeologist has discovered a first century papyrus, its faded text revealing a new gospel written by James, younger brother of Jesus. This discovery will show the world a new Jesus Christ, fill in the missing years of his ministry, contradict the existing accounts of his life--and potentially destroy the foundation of 2,000 years of Western civilization. First published in 1972, The Word remains a classic of brilliant storytelling, authentic detail and breathtaking narrative power. At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Managemen

Boulder Dam By:"Zane Grey" Published on 2011-11-01 by Center Point Pub Read online or download Boulder Dam -"Fiction" Straddling the great Colorado River, a huge structure is slowly rising -- a dam that will alter the course of this ravaging river and harness its awesome power. Men from all over America have flocked to the site, laboring at the dam by day and filling the nearby Las Vegas gambling houses by night. To Lynn Weston, a rich man's son, working on the dam means independence and the chance to prove his courage. But an even greater challenge faces Lynn: he discovers a girl who has escaped her abductors in the back seat of his car, and becomes her self-appointed protector. Suddenly, he finds himself threatened by a pack of ruthless gangsters with a vicious plan to blow up the dam! There will be feats of heroism and periods of exhaustion in the creation of the Boulder Dam. And Lynn has proven his mettle many times over. But will he be able to save the girl

The Fabulous Originals By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 1955 by Read online or download The Fabulous Originals - This Book was ranked 27 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Fabulous Showman By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 2011 by Read online or download The Fabulous Showman - This Book was ranked 24 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

An American Angler In Australia By:"Zane Grey" Published on 2002-03-14 by Derrydale Press Read online or download An American Angler In Australia -"Sports & Recreation" Australia brings to mind images of the Great Barrier Reef, great white sharks, huge crocodiles and friendly people. Zane Grey fished everywhere, but he often found himself lured back to the Pacific especially around Australia and New Zealand. Most of the fish caught in An American Angler in Australia are sharks (great white, tiger, even a few carpet!) but you can't go big game fishing in Australia and not expect to be teased by marlins. This Book was ranked 16 by Google Books for keyword Zane Grey. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Lone Star Ranger By:"Zane Grey" Published on 1915 by Read online or download The Lone Star Ranger -"American fiction" Buck Duane shot a man in self-defence and was forced to flee. Now a hunted fugitive he will risk his life to save a beautiful woman and gamble his freedom to help bring order to the wild and dangerous frontier. This Book was ranked 5 by Google Books for keyword Zane Grey. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Lord of the Rings By:"J.R.R. Tolkien" Published on 2012-02-15 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read online or download The Lord of the Rings -"Fiction" One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide. Sauron gathered all the Great Rings to him, but always he searched for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. When Bilbo reached his eleventy-first birthday he disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest: to jou

The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien By:"J.R.R. Tolkien" Published on 2014-02-21 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read online or download The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien -"Biography & Autobiography" This collection will entertain all who appreciate the art of masterful letter writing. The Letters of J.R.R Tolkien sheds much light on Tolkien's creative genius and grand design for the creation of a whole new world: Middle-earth. Featuring a radically expanded index, this volume provides a valuable research tool for all fans wishing to trace the evolution of THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS. This Book was ranked 6 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Esio Trot By:"Roald Dahl" Published on 2012-11-01 by Penguin UK Read online or download Esio Trot -"Juvenile Fiction" High up in a tall building lives Mr Hoppy all alone. Downstairs lives Mrs Silver. Mr Hoppy loves her. And Mrs Silver loves her tortoise, Alfie. Oh, if only Mr Hoppy could perform some great feat that would make him a hero in her eyes! Then one day his mind goes click and an amazing idea rushes into his head. With the help of a magical spell, some cabbage leaves and one hundred and forty tortoises, can shy Mr Hoppy win Mrs Silver's heart? This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »

J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Deborah Webster Rogers","Ivor A. Rogers" Published on 1980 by Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien -"Fantasy literature, English" This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Wayne G. Hammond","Christina Scull" Published on 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien -"Art" A collection of more than two-hundred reproductions of Tolkien's drawings, sketches, and paintings explores his career as an artist. This Book was ranked 13 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Sins of Philip Fleming By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 1961-08-01 by Signet Read online or download The Sins of Philip Fleming - This Book was ranked 28 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Square Pegs By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 1957 by New York : Knopf Read online or download The Square Pegs -"Americans" This Book was ranked 25 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Deception By:"Roald Dahl" Published on 2016-08-25 by Penguin UK Read online or download Deception -"Fiction" From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories. 'The cruelest lies are often told in silence . . .' Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves. Here, among many others, you'll read about how to get away with the perfect murder, the old man whose wagers end in a most disturbing payment, how revenge is sweeter when it is carried out by someone else and the card sharp so good at cheating he does something surprising with his life. Dahl understood our deepest secrets, desires and fears and Deception is one of four books - the rest being Lust, Cruelty and Madness - that explore our hidden selves. This Book was ranked 22 by Google Books for

Roald Dahl By:"Jason Hook" Published on 2004 by Heinemann-Raintree Library Read online or download Roald Dahl -"Juvenile Nonfiction" Introduces the life and work of children's author Roald Dahl, whose famous characters include Charlie, Willy Wonka, Matilda, James, and the BFG. This Book was ranked 6 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »

J.R.R. Tolkien By:"Michael Coren" Published on 2002 by Pan Macmillan Read online or download J.R.R. Tolkien -"Authors, English" As the last millennium drew to a close all sorts of newspapers and organizations organized surveys to find out which was the most popular book of all time. The Lord of the Rings came first in all of them. This is a biography of its author, J.R.R Tolkien, aimed squarely at younger readers. This Book was ranked 10 by Google Books for keyword J. R. R. Tolkien. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People By:"Irving Wallace","Amy Wallace","David Wallechinsky","Sylvia Wallace" Published on 2008-05-01 by Feral House Read online or download The Intimate Sex Lives of Famous People -"Biography & Autobiography" Presents intimate and revealing information about the sexual exploits of over two hundred famous individuals of the near and distant past. This Book was ranked 23 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Dolly & Zane Grey By:"Zane Grey","Lina Elise Grey","Candace C. Kant" Published on 2008 by University of Nevada Press Read online or download Dolly & Zane Grey -"Biography & Autobiography" Much has been written about Zane Grey but little is known about his wife, Dolly, or their marriage. With three children, houses, yachts, fabulous wealth, and a long lasting marriage, they appear to be a conventional couple, but the reality of their personal life is startlingly different from the public façade. Zane Grey became the name for a huge enterprise based on his writing, which included books, magazine serials, film and stage versions, children’s books and even comic strips, but he did not create this enterprise alone: Dolly guided, directed and managed his career. After editing his hand written manuscripts, she handled the business of publishing, meeting and negotiating with publishers, overseeing contracts, directing arrangements with movie

Rangers of the Lone Star By:"Zane Grey" Published on 1999 by Read online or download Rangers of the Lone Star -"Fiction" The fully restored manuscript of the author's classic tale of western justice chronicles a U.S. deputy marshal's mission to stop cattle rustling and shut down a cattle baron mayor bent on maintaining the status quo. Reprint. This Book was ranked 18 by Google Books for keyword Zane Grey. Read Online » » » Download » » »

The Man By:"Irving Wallace" Published on 1999 by iBooks Read online or download The Man -"Fiction" The first black American president encounters resistance from a group of congressmen who wish to have him removed from the nation's highest office. This Book was ranked 5 by Google Books for keyword Irving Wallace. Read Online » » » Download » » »

Roald Dahl By:"Mark I. West" Published on 1992 by Twayne Pub Read online or download Roald Dahl -"Literary Criticism" Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Roald Dahl. This Book was ranked 33 by Google Books for keyword Roald Dahl. Read Online » » » Download » » »