"Total, delicious immersion into a world rendered startlingly real by white-hot writing skill." —Whitley Strieber, bestselling author of The Day After Tomorrow 250 years after nuclear war, the dregs of humanity fight to survive on a ruined Earth while the rich and powerful plan to secretly ascend to another planet. But the enslaved soldiers of the elite rulers are a deadly new kind of human who are desperate for freedom and plan on fighting back against their masters. Threnody Corwin, a psion with the ability to channel electricity like lightning through anything she touches, is a soldier for the human government. On a suicide mission, Threnody and her team of Strykers are recruited by an unknown enemy: Lucas Serca, one of the most powerful psions alive, who is masquerading as human. Forming an uneasy alliance, the two groups escalate their fight with the ruling government and worldwide chaos ensues. When a new kind of psion power is discovered that could reshape the wasted planet, the renegades must race to save society before it destroys itself, but the cost is high and in the end, there is no such thing as compromise. In this novel from K.M. Ruiz, there is only survival.

Jacey Forester is forced to fulfill her missing twin's mail order bride contract -- or face jail for fraud. Masquerading as Jeanette, Jacey intends to stall the wedding...never anticipating her reaction to her "intended", rugged Texas lawman.

A chronological account of transgender theory documents major movements, writings, and events, offering insight into the contributions of key historical figures while discussing treatments of transgenderism in pop culture. Original.

Readers will almost feel the ground rumble beneath their feet when they open this action-packed book about the powerful Stryker! They will learn the history of the Stryker and its different versions, as well as Stryker specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Stryker crewmembers--the driver and the vehicle commander. Protective features, mobility, armament, and engine power are discussed, as well as the future of the Stryker. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers, leaving them with a deeper understanding of this mighty military vehicle. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

250 years after nuclear war, the dregs of humanity fight to survive on a ruined Earth while the rich and powerful plan to secretly ascend to another planet. But the enslaved soldiers of the elite rulers are a deadly new kind of human who are desperate for freedom and plan on fighting back against their masters.

Named after two soldiers who won the Medal of Honor, the Stryker is an armored combat vehicle that serves many roles in the United States Army. Strykers can carry troops, guns, and missiles. They can also work as ambulances, fire trucks, and reconnaissance vehicles. Discover why the Stryker is going to be a mainstay in the Army for many years.