Scorpion

Author : Nancy Farmer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471120381

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The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer Pdf

Newberry Honour Award Winner & National Book Award Winner. Matt is six years old when he discovers that he is different from other children and other people. To most, Matt isn't considered a boy at all, but a beast, dirty and disgusting. But to El Patron, lord of a country called Opium, Matt is the guarantee of eternal life. El Patron loves Matt as he loves himself - for Matt is himself. They share the exact same DNA. As Matt struggles to understand his existence and what that existence truly means, he is threatened by a host of sinister and manipulating characters, from El Patron's power-hungry family to the brain-deadened eejits and mindless slaves that toil Opium's poppy fields. Surrounded by a dangerous army of bodyguards, escape is the only chance Matt has to survive. But even escape is no guarantee of freedom . . . because Matt is marked by his difference in ways that he doesn't even suspect. Praise for The House of Scorpions: 'It's a pleasure to read science fiction that's full of warm, strong characters... that doesn't rely on violence as the solution to complex problems of right and wrong. It's a pleasure to read.' Ursula K. LeGuin 'Fabulous' Diana Wynne Jones Also by Nancy Farmer: The Sea of Trolls Land of the Silver Apples The Islands of the Blessed The Lord of Opium

Author : Erin Bow
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481442718

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The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow Pdf

The teenage princess of a future-world Canadian superpower, where royal children are held hostage to keep their countries from waging war, falls in love with an American prince who rebels against the brutal rules governing their existences.

Author : Katie Marsico
Publisher : Cherry Lake Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1633626849

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Scorpion by Katie Marsico Pdf

This Level 3 guided reader introduces basic facts about scorpions, including their physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Simple callouts ask the student to think in new ways, supporting inquiry-based reading. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Author : J. D. Masterson
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616636524

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The Scorpion's Sting by J. D. Masterson Pdf

With all my degrees and knowledge, how could I have lived with my head in the sand for so long? I'm thinking of nicknaming myself 'Ostrich'... head in the sand, backside flopping around in the air, going around in circles, tripping over my own long legs and awkward feet, never getting anywhere at all. it certainly seems an appropriate label, especially given the latest mess I'm now working my way through.Dr. Magdalena LaSige, a thirty-three-year-old criminal archepsychologist, throws herself headfirst into finding a kidnapped Carmelite nun—the sister of her former professor, The handsome and wealthy Dr. Peter Janus. She is given ancient pictures and symbols sent from the kidnappers, clues in an archetypal trail of deceit. The Pyramids of Giza, DNA codes, constellations, medicine, money—these symbols, stories, and legends all combine to challenge everything Magdalena has taken for granted as truth. And the truth seems to be the last thing Dr. Janus wants to discuss. What is his connection with the pharmaceutical companies he consults for, and how does that play into the kidnapping? is the 'scorpion's sting' a medical project or something much more sinister? Painfully aware of her limitations, Magdalena uncovers religious, medical, and governmental lies while racing against time. Will she solve the mystery, or will the truth behind the deceptions leave Magdalena paralyzed by the scorpion's sting?

Author : Roland Stockmann,Eric Ythier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Scorpions
ISBN : 291368811X

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Scorpions of the World by Roland Stockmann,Eric Ythier Pdf

Author : Peter Molloy
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595210930

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Scorpion's Kiss by Peter Molloy Pdf

Zen Buddhism and Bad Women High-flying international businessman, Paul Harris, is not accustomed to losing, either in business or romance. But after moving to a small town in the Midwest, he meets the seductively poisonous Mara who has a game plan with a whole new set of rules. "A dark, thrilling, suspenseful adventure. Scorpion's Kiss is a cosmic cycle saga that incorporates elements of Buddhism and dysfunctional romance into its tumultuous plot. A gripping story that cannot be left unfinished, Scorpion's Kiss is highly recommended reading." -Midwest Book Review "A must-read emotional roller coaster ride. Absolutely riveting."

Author : Hilde Vandermeeren
Publisher : Pushkin Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782277491

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The Scorpion’s Head by Hilde Vandermeeren Pdf

A furiously paced psychological thriller about a woman accused of attempting to murder her son, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins Shortly after a fractious weekend away with her family, Gaelle wakes up injured in a psychiatric hospital in Berlin. Her seven-year-old son is in a coma in another hospital--and the police suspect her of attempting to murder him. With no memory of what happened but convinced of her innocence, Gaelle escapes and begins a determined hunt for the truth. Michael is a contract killer working for Scorpio, a ruthless organization that spares no-one, where any agent who violates the rules signs their own death warrant. When Michael decides to reject an assignment, he knows he must run for his life. One makes a living by killing, the other would kill to survive. And soon their paths will cross... An exhilarating addition to the Walter Presents Library.

Author : Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781538747292

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The Scorpion's Tail by Douglas Preston,Lincoln Child Pdf

From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears. Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist). A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face. Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value. When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.

Author : Cherron Riser
Publisher : Celtic Hearts Press
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781949575699

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Scorpion's Kiss by Cherron Riser Pdf

Follow the music. The case called to Serina like none of the others she had worked on. After ten years working at the Zodiac Enforcement Agency, going from desk job to being an agent, she had finally found the case that made her mind spin. Not much was known about her target other than the sound of music from the scene of his crimes. The songs told a story, and Serina had every intention of hearing the end. Through time and space, Serina chased her Music Man. Each scene created more questions than answers until it became an obsession—a mystery she would do almost anything to solve. The attacks seemed like more than malice, and Serina wanted to find the answer, even if it meant skirting a little closer to the forbidden edge. She could handle it, and when she found him, he would taste her Scorpion’s Kiss. An Accidental Zodiacs Novel About the Accidental Zodiac shared world: There are three types of Zodiacs: The Sinless who live life in goodness and light, their blue auras shining like beacons of hope. The Wanderers, their purple essence telling others they walk a fine line between good and evil. Then there’s The Fallen, the evil. The ones who use their powers to enhance their lives at any cost.

Author : Patrick Perish
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681036304

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Bark Scorpions by Patrick Perish Pdf

Bark scorpions are the only scorpions in the Sonoran Desert that can climb! These critters use their ability to hide in cool, dark places while they wait to ambush their prey! Find out more about how bark scorpions survive the scorching Sonoran in this informative title!

Author : Christian Cantrell
Publisher : Random House
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781984801999

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Scorpion by Christian Cantrell Pdf

“An exceptional, fast-paced thriller featuring a tech-empowered assassin whose pattern and objective you’ve never seen before, chased by a heroine with tenacious grit.”—David Brin, author of The Postman and Existence Quinn Mitchell is a nine-to-five spy—an intelligence analyst for the CIA during the day, and a suburban wife and mother on evenings and weekends. After her young daughter is killed in a tragic accident, sending her life into a tailspin, Quinn hopes to find a new start in her latest assignment: investigating a series of bizarre international assassinations whose victims have been found with numeric codes tattooed, burned, or carved into their flesh. As Quinn follows the killer’s trail across the globe, always one body behind, she begins uncovering disturbing connections between the murders—and herself. Every lead she tracks down in pursuit of the assassin brings Quinn one step closer to the Epoch Index, a mysterious encrypted message discovered in the archives of the Large Hadron Collider. Its origins are unknown and decrypting it is beyond even the CIA. Yet nothing else can possibly link together a slew of unsolvable murders, an enigmatic and sophisticated serial killer who always seems to be three steps ahead, a quirky young physics prodigy whose knowledge extends well beyond her years, and, underlying everything, the inescapable tragedy of Quinn’s own past. Discovering the meaning of the Epoch Index leads Quinn to a shocking twist that shatters everything she thought she knew about the past, the future, and the delicate balance of right and wrong that she must now fight to preserve.

Author : Brian A. Nelson
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781458777768

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The Silence and the Scorpion by Brian A. Nelson Pdf

On April 11, 2002, nearly a million Venezuelans marched on the presidential palace to demand the resignation of President Hugo Chvez, Led by Pedro Carmona and Carlos Ortega, the opposition represented a cross-section of society furious with Chvez's economic policies, specifically his mishandling of the Venezuelan oil industry. But as the day progressed, the march turned violent, sparking a military revolt that led to the temporary ousting of Chvez. Over the ensuing, turbulent 72 hours, Venezuelans would confront the deep divisions within their society and ultimately decide the best course for their country - and its oil - in the new century. An exemplary piece of narrative journalism, The Silence and the Scorpion provides rich insight into the complexities of modern Venezuela.

Author : Erin Bow
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780545328760

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Plain Kate by Erin Bow Pdf

A debut novel that's as sharp as a knife's point. Plain Kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. As the wood-carver's daughter, Kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her "witch-blade" -- a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square.

Author : Jerry Pallotta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1098252616

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Tarantula Vs. Scorpion by Jerry Pallotta Pdf

Find out what would happen if a tarantula and a scorpion got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.

Author : Steven Otfinoski
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761448785

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Scorpions by Steven Otfinoski Pdf

Explores the anatomy, skills, habitats, diets, and hunting strategies of the world's amazing animals.