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Tom Clancy’s Op-Center: Scorched Earth
5/5
George Galdorisi
Action and Adventure
From a New York Times bestselling author: After a US convoy falls victim to a brutal terrorist attack, the military’s Op-Center races to neutralize a powerful threat to both the nation and the entire globe. This pulse-pounding read “will satisfy Clancy fans old and new” .
Hell’s Angels
3/5
Jay A. Stout
Action and Adventure
As World War II raged, the 303rd Bomb Group’s aerial campaign against Nazi-occupied Europe would prove instrumental in Germany’s defeat. This “epic tale” of a standout Air Force unit is “gripping and awe-inspiring”.
Treasure Hunters
2/5
Kendall Talbot
Action and Adventure
Follow treasure hunters Archer and Rosalina as they discover priceless relics and unravel earth-shattering secrets across the globe — even as danger follows close behind… An action-packed collection of archaeological thrillers!
The Lair of Anubis
4/5
Alex Lukeman
Action and Adventure
When an ancient scroll locates the lost tomb of Alexander the Great, Nick and Selena set out to find it — and the priceless treasure that’s supposedly inside. But a secret cult will do whatever it takes to keep the burial site hidden… A page-turning adventure!
Eagles in the Storm
5/5
Ben Kane
Action and Adventure
An international bestseller from “a master of Roman military fiction” (The Times): In 15 AD, senior centurion Lucius Tullus prepares to confront German chieftain Arminius one last time — but Arminius is ready and waiting… With nearly 500 five-star Goodreads ratings!
Sons of Valor
1/5
Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson
Action and Adventure
“Military thriller fans will be pleased” (Publishers Weekly): Navy SEAL Keith “Chunk” Redman and his elite special ops team must take on a new terrorist group with deadly military power. “Delivers on all cylinders… A must-read for fans of covert-ops thrillers”
Goliath (A Ryan Mitchell Thriller Book 1)
3/5
Richard Turner
Action and Adventure
In this thrilling adventure, former Army Ranger Ryan Mitchell teams up with a historian who has stumbled upon a deadly international plot. They’re soon caught up in a dangerous race across the globe to locate the wreck of a lost airship — and the powerful treasure hidden there.
Moving Target
4/5
Ross Kemp
Action and Adventure
When an old friend lands in trouble, former Special Reconnaissance Regiment officer Nick Kane steps out of retirement and sets out to hunt down a relentless cartel leader. But dangerous enemies lurk around every corner
Lightwave: The Folding Space Series Books 1–3
4/5
AM Scott
Science Fiction
Fleeing a bounty hunter, Saree sneaks aboard a ship, only to find herself surrounded by dangerous mercenaries who could bring everything crashing down around her if they learned her true identity… Discover an epic space opera in this high-flying collection!Read More
Fractured Empire: Complete Cadicle Series
5/5
A K DuBoff
Science Fiction
This “enjoyable, galaxy-spanning epic series” (Publishers Weekly) is perfect for space opera fans! When telekinetic Cris joins the service, he’s thrust into a conspiracy involving the Empire, an alien race, and a battle fought within a dimensional rift…Read More
Replaced Parts
4/5
Stephanie Hansen
Science Fiction
In a dystopian 22nd century, Sierra spends her days rescuing animals from laboratories — but when she finds out where her long-missing father is imprisoned, she enlists her friends for a secret rescue mission to the planet Vortex… A captivating sci-fi adventure.Read More
The End of the World
2/5
Collected Authors
Science Fiction
This gripping collection delivers apocalyptic fiction from Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Nancy Kress, and many other acclaimed authors! “Moving and powerful” (Publishers Weekly starred review).Read More
The Lead Cloak
4/5
Erik Hanberg
Science Fiction
First in a series! In the near future, Colonel Byron Shaw is sent after a group of insurgents who tried to destroy the advanced technology that keeps all of humankind safe. But is the life-saving system all it seems? “Staggeringly smart… Hanberg’s expertly honed storytelling is sleek and fast” (Kirkus Reviews).Read More
Eloquent JavaScript: A Modern Introduction to Programming
3/5
Marijn Haverbeke
Computer Science
Eloquent JavaScript, 2nd Edition dives deep into the JavaScript language to show you how to write beautiful, effective code. Author Marijn Haverbeke immerses you in example code from the start, while exercises and full-chapter projects give you hands-on experience with writing your own programs. As you build projects such as an artificial life simulation, a simple programming language, and a paint program
Reactive Programming on Android with RxJava
2/5
Christopher Arriola and Angus Huang
Computer Science
This book is a guide for experienced Android developers looking to learn about reactive programming using RxJava, the Java implementation of ReactiveX. It is written in a clear and concise way with many Android-specific examples.