Loser/Queen

Loser/Queen
Author: Jodi Lynn Anderson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2010-12-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1416996478

Cammy Hall is what anyone would describe as a loser. She lives with her grandparents and has adopted their way of life… right down to the comfortable shoes and early bedtime. And can she help it that she actually likes to knit? At school, her skills with knitting needles and some yarn go completely unappreciated: people like Bekka Bell reign while Cammy and her best friend, the fearless Danish exchange student Gerdi, watch from the sidelines. Cammy’s used to being an outsider; after years of humiliating moments, her goal is simply to fly under the radar. Then she suddenly starts receiving mysterious text messages that lead her right to all the embarrassing secrets about the most popular kids in school. Cammy never expected to be able to climb up the high school food chain, and the agenda of the texter may be questionable—but how can she possibly give up the chance to be Queen? This is the print version of the groundbreaking online interactive serial LOSER/QUEEN that premiered in July 2010 on www.loserqueen.com. Each week, readers voted on major plot twists. The winning choice was then encorporated into the next week's chapters. Now that voting—and the book—are complete, LOSER/QUEEN will be published as a paperback and packed with extras from the author… and readers will have the opportunity to own the book they helped create! Jodi Lynn Anderson, the national bestselling author of Peaches and The Secrets of Peaches, has lived in Georgia, Costa Rica, and New York, but she currently lives in Washington, D.C. Brittney Lee is a designer and animator. She lives in Emeryville, CA.

2/1 Game Force a Modern Approach

2/1 Game Force a Modern Approach
Author: Neil H. Timm
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1426924291

This book covers basic and advanced features of the Two-Over-One (2/1) Game Force bidding system which include Bergen and Combined Bergen Raises, inverted minor suit raises with criss-cross and flip-flop, cue bidding, modified scroll bids, and many more methods not used in Standard American or Precision. This is not a book on conventions, it is a book about bridge which incorporates conventions which allow the partnership to reach game or slam. In this regard, I have incorporated modern methods for hand evaluation developed by Marty Bergen. New bidding conventions like SARS (Shape Asking Relays after Stayman), Quest transfers and an overview of "Bridge Rules and Laws" which will improve your approach to the bidding structure you may use today.

Tut's Queen

Tut's Queen
Author: Bela I. Sandor
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2008
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1440112665

The beautiful Queen Ankh schemes for the crown of the frail Tut. Desperate for a viable son, she toys with the infatuated Carver, an inventive apprentice who spins dreams of becoming great beyond words. Intoxicated, he spies on the royal couple, and becomes embroiled in the intrigues of the court. Ankh learns the chariot-driving technique of warrior pharaohs to prove her legitimacy, but she also drugs and even kills people to suit her aims. Carver plays a crucial role when Tut dies in a reckless attempt to bolster his image. The widowed Ankh sees her dreams crash, but Carver finds fresh beauty under her tears. The story is founded in history, includes important but little known characters, and offers notions of ancient erotica. The narrative has subtle humor and much fantasy such as the pretend-precursor to a passage in the Iliad, or Carver breaking into Tut's tomb to suffer the Pharaoh's revenge.

The Sisters Vol. 4

The Sisters Vol. 4
Author: William Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2018-06-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1545800472

Wendy and Maureen are in vacation mode. Wendy loves summer, the beach, and the sun. She loves getting a tan. But her little sister, Maureen, is more annoying than sand in a bathing suit! But a family boat trip makes the siblings appreciate their life on land! Plus, Wendy wants to explore the world…but is she ready to explore the terrifying depths of Maureen’s room?

Bloodstone

Bloodstone
Author: Stephanie Oyinki
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1491791764

Thalia Throne’s summer plans are simple. She’s going to work part-time at her aunt’s diner—a popular hangout for teenagers like her—and also have a touch of fun. The fun factor only increases when Thalia’s long-distance best friend, Sophie, arrives in town from Scotland. But instead of adding to the fun, Sophie’s sudden appearance causes nothing but trouble. Shockingly, Thalia comes face to face with trolls like out of some horrible fairy tale. The trolls try to kidnap Thalia, but Mike rescues her. He’s a friend who now claims their lives are tied together by destiny. Sophie is somehow involved, too, and in just as much danger as Thalia and Mike. The three friends find themselves ducking monsters at every turn. It turns out Thalia is the key to bringing The Dark One back to the mortal world. Minions of The Dark One will do anything to get to her first, so she’ll have to not only lean on her friends but also her own bravery to get out of this one alive—especially as her feelings for Mike take a romantic turn. This summer could cost Thalia her life ... or be the season of dreams coming true.