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Paperback. An epic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston, perfect for fans of Michael Crichton. Extinction explores the very real effort to resurrect the woolly mammoth and other extinct megafauna from the Pleistocene Age.Erebus Resort, occupying a magnificent hundred-thousand acre valley deep in the Colorado Rockies, offers guests the experience of viewing woolly mammoths, Irish Elk, and giant ground sloths in their native habitat, brought back from extinction through the magic of genetic manipulation.When a billionaire's son and his new wife are kidnapped and murdered in the Erebus back country by what is assumed to be a gang of eco-terrorists, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Agent Frances Cash partners with county sheriff James Colcord to track down the perpetrators.As killings mount and the valley is evacuated, Cash and Colcord must confront an ancient, intelligent, and malevolent presence at Erebus, bent not on resurrection. but extinction.'A thriller as breathlessly riveting as you would expect from a genre master like Douglas Preston, but much more too: it's meaty and thought-provoking, and tells us a lot about our distant past - and our immediate future. Spectacular!' Lee Child Scientists resurrect marvellous prehistoric creatures in a Colorado mountain paradise. but an ancient power doesn't want their mission to succeed. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

*** #1 The Sunday Times bestseller*** Publishers Weekly bestseller"This book is no joke. Get ready to not sleep tonight. Awakened does exactly what it advertises. Scary amazing fun." -- Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Escape Artist.“Awakened hits the high notes of Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child’s Relic and Scott Snyder’s The Wake [...] but its scope actually extends much further.” -- Kirkus ***The star of truTV’s hit show Impractical Jokers—alongside veteran sci-fi and horror writer Darren Wearmouth—delivers a chilling and wickedly fun supernatural novel in the vein of The Strain, in which a beautiful new subway line in New York City unearths an ancient dark horror that threatens the city’s utter destruction and the balance of civilization itself.After years of waiting, New York's newest subway line is finally ready, an express train that connects the city with the burgeoning communities across the Hudson River. The shining jewel of this state-of-the-art line is a breathtaking visitors’ pavilion beneath the river.  Major dignitaries, including New York City’s Mayor and the President of the United States, are in attendance for the inaugural run, as the first train slowly pulls in.Under the station’s bright ceiling lights, the shiny silver cars gleam. But as the train comes closer into view, a far different scene becomes visible.All the train’s cars are empty. All the cars’ interiors are drenched in blood.As chaos descends, all those in the pavilion scramble to get out. But the horror is only beginning. High levels of deadly methane fill the tunnels. The structure begins to flood. For those who don’t drown, choke or spark an explosion, another terrifying danger awaits—the thing that killed all those people on the train. It’s out there...and it’s coming.There's something living beneath New York City, and it's not happy we've woken it up. 

The book that started the New York Times bestselling collaboration of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Just days before a massive exhibition opens at the popular New York Museum of Natural History, visitors are being savagely murdered in the museum's dark hallways and secret rooms. Autopsies indicate that the killer cannot be human...But the museum's directors plan to go ahead with a big bash to celebrate the new exhibition, in spite of the murders.Museum researcher Margo Green must find out who-or what-is doing the killing. But can she do it in time to stop the massacre? Special lower priced edition available for a limited time.

In this thriller from authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, a genetically engineered virus threatens to wipe out humanity Mount Dragon: an enigmatic research complex hidden in the vast desert of New Mexico. Guy Carson and Susana Cabeza de Vaca have come to Mount Dragon to work shoulder to shoulder with some of the greatest scientific minds on the planet. Led by visionary genius Brent Scopes, their secret goal is a medical breakthrough that promises to bring incalculable benefits to the human race. But while Scopes believes he is leading the way to a new world order, he may in fact be opening the door to mass human extinction. And when Guy and Susana attempt to stop him they find themselves locked in a frightening battle with Scopes, his henchmen, and the apocalyptic nightmare that science has unleashed . . .

Excerpt from History of the Rise and Fall of the Slave, Vol. 3: Power in AmericaGeneral bewilderment and uncertainty. Powell's motion in the Senate. Debate thereon. Preston King, Green. Douglas's patriotic appeal. Speech of J efi'erson Davis. Response by Green. Speeches by Sumner, Dixon, Brown, and Pugh. Speech of Mason. Mr. Wade's sharp ar raignment. Appointment of the Committee of Thirteen. Boteler's motion. Carried, and committee appointed. Requests and debate thereon. Resolutions. Reports. Generally conservative. That of Washburn and Tappan. True to freedom. Debate earnest and intense. Corwin. Speeches of Millson, Clemens, Bingham, Lovejoy, mcpher son, Sedgwick, Stevens, Ferry, Humphrey, Wilson. Conservative Views of Charles Francis Adams. Southern advocates of Union. Maynard.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Within these pages you will find the ultimate culinary guidebook through the unsettling worlds of best selling authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Make a reservation for dinner at The Bones, Tavern on the Green, Café des Artistes or The Four Seasons Pool Room. Grab a quick bite at The Wagon Wheel Restaurant, The Castle Club or everyone's favorite greasy spoon - Maisie's Diner. The salt sea air makes you hungry? Well Oscar's, The King's Arms or the staff cafeteria on Level "C" should fix you right up. Craving a savory repast and a frothy pint after a long wet hike on the moors? Then The Half Moon Pub should fit the bill. But don't forget the leave room for a tasty snack straight off the spit along Rt.666. It's all here - From Dried Beef to Fish Lip Soup; from Hare Pate to Track Rabbit. 631 pages - More than 400 recipes and over 140 macabre illustrations guaranteed to whet your appetite. Just about every food item referenced in the first 15 Pendergast Novels plus that classic dish from the chilling short story Extraction. Remarkable, easy to follow recipes, an expanded index and wonderful links to many of the, shall we say, more exotic ingredients. This is it - From Medicine Creek to the Exmouth. From Relic to Crimson Shore. From 891 Riverside Drive........and BEYOND.

Artists Helen Cordero, Tony Da, Larry Golsh, R. C. Gorman, Bob Haozous, Allan Houser, Douglas Hyde, Patrick Swazo Hinds, Jerry Ingram, Charles Loloma, Otellie Loloma, C. F. Lovato, Grace Medicine Flower, Preston Monongye, Michale Naranjo, Fritz Scholder, Elizabeth White. Forward by Lloyd Kiva New. "Introducing a totally new concept, this handsome book is a long-needed addition to the body of literature on Indian art. Here at last is a first-hand account, both visual and verbal, of the artists themselves--their lives and their work. These are the artists of today--the individualists--expressing themselves in a deeply personal way, yet retaining all the richness of their cultural heritage. Included are seventeen Southwestern artists who excel in four major media--painting, sculpture, ceramics, and silversmithing. Beautifully conceived and executed, the book contains biographies and photographic portraits of each artist, a personal statement form each and a representative grouping in full color of each artist's work.

Excerpt from History of the Rise and Fall of the Slave, Vol. 3: Power in AmericaGeneral bewilderment and uncertainty. Powell's motion in the Senate. Debate thereon. Preston King, Green. Douglas's patriotic appeal. Speech of J efi'erson Davis. Response by Green. Speeches by Sumner, Dixon, Brown, and Pugh. Speech of Mason. Mr. Wade's sharp ar raignment. Appointment of the Committee of Thirteen. Boteler's motion. Carried, and committee appointed. Requests and debate thereon. Resolutions. Reports. Generally conservative. That of Washburn and Tappan. True to freedom. Debate earnest and intense. Corwin. Speeches of Millson, Clemens, Bingham, Lovejoy, mcpher son, Sedgwick, Stevens, Ferry, Humphrey, Wilson. Conservative Views of Charles Francis Adams. Southern advocates of Union. Maynard.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

From celebrated Relic author Douglas Preston, Wyman Ford races to stop a rogue AI in The Kraken Project, a New York Times bestselling thriller “as chilling as it is provocative" (James Rollins)NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is designing a probe which will be dropped into the Kraken Mare, a methane sea on Titan, where it will embark on a journey of exploration. But things at Goddard go awry, and the AI program in the probe called "Dorothy" flees to the internet. Former CIA agent Wyman Ford is tapped to track down the software with the help of Dorothy's creator, Melissa Shepherd. As they trace Dorothy in cyberspace, they realize horrific experiences in the wasteland of the Internet have changed her―and they learn she's being pursued by a pair of Wall Street high-frequency traders who want to turn her into an algorithmic-trading slave-bot. Traumatized and angry, Dorothy jumps out of the Internet into a child's toy robot to hide. But is she bent on doing good―or on wiping out the human race?This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

Barcelona. 18 cm. 462 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Colección 'Biblioteca Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child', 4. Preston, Douglas J. 1956-. Traducción de Susana Contreras. Traducción de: Riptide. Child, Lincoln. 1957-. Biblioteca de Douglas Preston. Jet (Barcelona). 361/4 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 84-8450-323-2

"A fascinating thriller, well crafted and relentless ... A cross between Tony Hillerman and Larry McMurtry, this is one hell of a good read.”--Douglas Preston, author of Tyrannosaur Canyon and BlasphemyThe cowboys who work on the ranchlands of Montana expect more than their fair share of trouble. One of them is Mike Wire, a former homicide detective. Mike is about to learn murder and mayhem can happen under Motnana's big skies, too. Beneath the earth lie enough dinosaur fossils to fill several museum collections---and make a fortune for whoever claims them first. Soon he will have to combine everything he learned as a cop with everything he knows as a cowboy to protect the people and the land he could never live without.

A selection of previously unavailable material on Hex Signs, Folk tales and witchcraft of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Authors include Preston A. Barba, Richard Shaner, Lee R. Gandee, Edred Thorsson, Russell R. Yoder, Don Yoder, Hunter M. Yoder, Brendle & Troxell, Lloyd A. Moll, translated by Douglas J. Madenford, and much much more. Over 420 pages illustrated with many Hex Signs by the author and other Folk Artists. Black and White interior. Fifth Book by Hunter M. Yoder on the subject of the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art and Magical Practices.

A selection of previously unavailable material on Hex Signs, Folk tales and witchcraft of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Authors include Preston A. Barba, Richard Shaner, Lee R. Gandee, Edred Thorsson, Russell R. Yoder, Don Yoder, Hunter M. Yoder, Brendle & Troxell, Lloyd A. Moll, translated by Douglas J. Madenford, and much much more. Over 420 pages illustrated with many Hex Signs by the author and other Folk Artists. Black and White interior. Fifth Book by Hunter M. Yoder on the subject of the Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art and Magical Practices.

Paperback. 'An intriguing and fascinating page-turner' - Minette WaltersThe Monster of Florence, which was shortlisted for the prestigious CWA Gold Dagger Award for Non Fiction in 2010, is a true account of brutal serial murder in idyllic Florence. After settling in Italy in 2000, Douglas Preston discovered that the olive grove in front of his family's new home had been the scene of one of the most infamous double-murders in Italian history, committed by a serial killer who had never been found and was known only as the Monster of Florence. Preston, intrigued, met Italian journalist Mario Spezi, who had followed the case since the first murders in 1974, to learn more.This is the true story of their search for - and identification of - the man they believe committed the crimes, and their chilling interview with him. It's also the story of how Preston and Spezi themselves became embroiled in the case. Like one of Preston's bestselling thrillers, The Monster of Florence tells a gripping and harrowing story of murder, mutilation, suspicion and ruined lives - and at the centre of it, two brave writers trying to uncover the truth at all costs. This latest edition includes an explosive afterword about the much-publicised murder of a British student, Meredith Kercher, and its connection to the monster case. The Monster of Florence, which was shortlisted for the prestigious CWA Gold Dagger Award for Non Fiction in 2010, is a true account of brutal serial murder in idyllic Florence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

From William Forstchen, the New York Times bestselling author of One Second After, comes Pillar to the Sky, a towering epic to rank with Douglas Preston's Blasphemy and Michael Crichton's Prey...Pandemic drought, skyrocketing oil prices, dwindling energy supplies and wars of water scarcity threaten the planet. Only four people can prevent global chaos.Gary Morgan―a brilliant, renegade scientist is pilloried by the scientific community for his belief in a space elevator: a pillar to the sky, which he believes will make space flight fast, simple and affordable.Eva Morgan―a brilliant and beautiful scientist of Ukranian descent, she has had a lifelong obsession to build a pillar to the sky, a vertiginous tower which would mine the power of the sun and supply humanity with cheap, limitless energy forever.Erich Rothenberg―the ancient but revered rocket-scientist who labored with von Braun to create the first rockets and continued on to build those of today. A legend, he has mentored Gary and Eva for two decades, nurturing and encouraging their transcendent vision.Franklin Smith―the eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire who will champion their cause, wage war with Congress and government bureaucracy and most important, finance their herculean undertaking.The Goddard Space Flight Center―the novel's pre-eminent hero, it's enormous army of scientists, engineers and astronauts will design, machine, and build the space elevator. They will fight endless battles and overcome countless obstacles every step of the way.This journey to the stars will not be easy―a tumultuous struggle filled with violence and heroism, love and death, spellbinding beauty and heartbreaking betrayal. The stakes could not be higher. Humanity's salvation will hang in the balance.

"On every level, Cold Storage is pure, unadulterated entertainment." —Douglas Preston, The New York Times Book ReviewFor fans of The Martian, Dark Matter, and Before the Fall comes an astonishing debut thriller by the screenwriter of Jurassic Park: a wild and terrifying bioterrorism adventure about three strangers who must work together to contain a highly contagious, deadly organism that could destroy all of humanity.They thought it was contained. They were wrong.When Pentagon bioterror operative Roberto Diaz was sent to investigate a suspected biochemical attack, he found something far worse: a highly mutative organism capable of extinction-level destruction. He contained it and buried it in cold storage deep beneath a little-used military repository.Now, after decades of festering in a forgotten sub-basement, the specimen has found its way out and is on a lethal feeding frenzy.  Only Diaz knows how to stop it.He races across the country to help two unwitting security guards—one an ex-con, the other a single mother.  Over one harrowing night, the unlikely trio must figure out how to quarantine this horror again.  All they have is luck, fearlessness, and a mordant sense of humor.  Will that be enough to save all of humanity?

Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Douglas Fowley. A dancer with a talent for getting more money out of customers than they intend is stuck between her partner in crime (the piano player) and a smitten sailor determined to show her a better life. 1940/b&w/65 min/NR/fullscreen.