Antique Steins

A Call to Arms (MechWarrior: Dark Age #2)

MechWarrior-aspirant Raul Ortega finds himself called to battle when warring factions-who have seceded from the Republic-wage war on his home world to obtain one of the few working interstellar communication nets.

Days of Atonement: A Mystery

“Be very careful, sir!” the young officer warned. “Colonel Lavedrine is a guest of this house, and this nation. I can hardly believe that any Prussian would be so foolhardy to doubt his word. Every man in Paris has heard of his capacities. I see no reason why this Professor Kant of yours should not have heard of them, too.”Lavedrine sat back in his seat, a thin smile on his lips, stroking his chin with his thumb and forefinger. He seemed to be scrutinizing me, curious to hear what my reply would be.“If Colonel Lavedrine can prove the truth of what he says,” I returned, glancing between my accuser and the man I had accused, “I will apologize with all my heart. And if that apology does not satisfy him,” I added, leaning back in my chair, shrugging my shoulder, “the prison cells are waiting for Prussians such as me, who are obliged to have guests such as you!”I suddenly realized that the room was silent.It is 1807 and Napoleon’s army has swept over Prussia, leaving in its wake a conquered land occupied by the French. Local magistrate Hanno Stiffeniis has retreated to his home in the countryside in the hopes that he can keep himself away from the scrutiny of the occupying forces. But when Serge Lavedrine, Paris’s famed criminologist, requires his services, Stiffeniis has little choice but to accept. Three children have been found massacred in their beds. Their mother has disappeared without a trace. Terrified by the gruesome murders, the local townspeople have become convinced that the crimes are the work of the local Jewish population. The ghetto has been closed off, but the crowds gathered in the streets are desperate for justice of any kind. The French authorities want nothing more than a quick resolution and an end to the hysteria that has gripped the town. Stiffeniis has his own reasons for accepting the case. The victims’ father serves as a soldier in remote Kamentz, where the resistance to Napoleon’s occupation is already developing. If Stiffeniis cannot discover the whereabouts of the mother and the identity of the murderer in time, he risks exposing the Prussian rebellion to the French before it has the strength to succeed. To succeed he must once again put to use the powers of deduction learned from his late teacher, the famed philosopher Immanuel Kant. Michael Gregorio’s internationally bestselling debut, Critique of Criminal Reason, was hailed by critics across the world and named one of Playboy’s Best Books of 2006. Now its sequel, Days of Atonement, marks the thrilling return of one the most talented new voices in historical fiction.

Bottoms Up: Spanking Good Stories

Here, we have a spanking tour de force for any curiosity, appetite, and sexual preference. And to that end, Rachel Kramer Bussel offers Bottoms Up, another delicious collection of stories that celebrates the pleasures of an inviting bum turned rosy red by hand, crop, whip, or paddle. Whether written from the perspective of the spanker or the spankee, those who crave discipline or those discovering for the first time how good being bad can feel, each vivid tale trembles with erotic pleasure. Bottoms Up is essential reading for those with endless capacities to have their bare bottoms soundly smacked, those who revel in delivering the deliciously ecstatic pain to a lover, or those who simply believe in turning the other cheek — over and over and over again.

The Zombist: Undead Western Tales

This huge tome contains 29 stories by 29 authors for a huge anthology about zombies in the Old West. You'll find cowboys, indians, miners, gunslingers, settlers, sheriffs, marshals and of course zombies. All of them in the Old West. Over 450 pages and over 160,000 words of the weirdest, strangest, most unique and downright cool as hell stories about zombies in the Old West. Yeeee Haaaaw!

The Great American Barbecue & Grilling Manual

More than just a grilling cookbook, this guide explains broiling, roasting, hot and cold smoking, and barbecuing. With great wit and wisdom, a variety of grills are explained by examining their operation, design, construction, and function. Instruction is given on selecting the proper cuts of meat, fish, fowl, and vegetables, so that recipes such as the Super Swine Sizzlers will taste their best. Also included are tips, advice, and dozens of recipes for rubs, marinades, bastes, and finishing sauces-ranging from the Italian Connection marinade to Greek Rub for Lamb or Basic Eastern North Carolina Basting Sauce.

Ahead of Time: My Early Years as a Foreign Correspondent

Long before feminism became a potent force in our time, Ruth Gruber was already blazing a trail for later generations of women. Now in paperback for the first time, this captivating memoir covers the first twenty-five years of an inspiring life, including these historic moments: Gruber’s unprecedented academic career, which reached its zenith in 1932, when at twenty she became the world’s youngest Ph.D. as a visiting American student at Cologne University, her return to Nazi Germany in 1935, and the rallies she attended where Hitler inveighed against “international Jews” like her; and her first stint as a foreign correspondent, when she became the only journalist to report from the Soviet Arctic, traveled in open cockpit seaplanes, met utopians who extolled Stalin’s system, and gulag inmates who told her the bitter truth about his terrible schemes. Gruber writes with warmth, compassion, and humor, offering a life story that will be long remembered by all history lovers, adventurers, and women and men of all ages.

Four Keys Overseas: Travel The World

From rookies to seasoned pros Don, Lee, Jock, and Fran Key absorbed every low blow Eurasia, Africa, and Australia threw at them before throwing in the towel after round 5. Europe excited the Four Keys Overseas virgins as it depleted their dollars with $3 Cokes, $7 gas, and $450 hotels. New Zealand and Australia spoke English with an accent "Mate" and showcased kiwis, kangaroos, koalas, and kickgroin footie. Egypt exacted tons of tribute, while touched by terrorism, and thrilled the troops at three am on the top of the Great Pyramid. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco gave them friends for a lifetime, portapotties, and a variety of historical experiencesssssssssssss. Turkey and Greece ended the Four Keys Overseas trips with culture, Greek Salad, and Streaking Sunny Shortspire. The Key family is now three as Jock and Fran are grown and have families of their own. In different combinations they have invaded over 50 countries, but as usual "The First" is the most memorable.

Young Ladies of Good Family

"YoungLadies of Good Family", by Anne Marie du Bois de Ch¿ne, allows you to experience the most unusual world of one of Haiti'srare white gentry. Discover, from the safety of your arm chair, thisincredible land of crushing poverty and rich optimism; with its zombies,'possessed' people and machines, overcrowded churches by day, and poundingvoodoo drums at night. Based on true events, the 25 chapters are packedwith wild experiences and delirious escapades. Afterreading this book, you will see your own world with more appreciative eyes,yet, also feel a tiny, nagging, urge to step back into the magical land leftbehind. "Fewnative Haitians adjust happily to living off island. I am one of these;however, my heart aches for my homeland more than I care toadmit." Anne Marie du Bois de Ch¿neReader Comments & Reviews: "The stories were interesting and very descriptive. Perfect for our journey to the coast". MarleneTucker-Foreman, LA "You're a very good writer - smooth lines and great detail". Emma Fontenot, LA "Your style of writing is really lively and light so that you can read chapters and chapters and do not have to wonder what the author meant !" Marine Izm¿ry, Haiti " I was immersed in the stories as if I were a character present and watching the action unfold. Great masterpiece!" Kristopher Lemke, Haiti"Your book is sointeresting that you definitely don't want to put it down to do your chores "Olga Turnier