Ruby
One of the most popular storytellers of all time, V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic, My Sweet Audrina) layers psychological suspense with sheer terror in this provocative first book of the Landry Family series--soon to be a Lifetime movie An innocent bayou girl is lost to New Orleans in this provocative novel by one of the most popular storytellers of all time. The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian Grandmere Catherine, a Cajun spiritual healer, and her drunken grandpere, Jack. Grateful for what she has, Ruby's life is filled with hope and promise, especially when her attraction to handsome Paul Tate blossoms into a wonderful love affair. But when Paul's wealthy parents forbid him to associate with a 'lowly' Landry girl from the bayou and her grandmere dies, Ruby harnesses her pain into her dream of becoming a great painter. Stumbling upon a faded photograph of her father leads to revelations of a shocking blackmail scheme. Left to find answers on her own,
Ruby
***SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS' WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016*** 'LUMINOUS' Guardian 'STUNNING' New York Times 'EXCEPTIONAL' Uzo Aduba (Orange Is The New Black) Ephram Jennings has never forgotten the beautiful girl with the long braids running t...
Ruby
Ruby
Ruby
På sin 18-årsdag är det Rubys tur att genomgå den stora prövningen. Hon måste lämna tryggheten bakom stadens murar och bege sig ut i det okända. Med varje steg hon tar möter hon faror och måste fatta beslut som kan bli hennes sista. Ruby är en modig och målmedveten tjej, och hon är fast besluten att klara av utmaningen att hitta en själsfrände i den mest mytomspunna av alla dinosaurier en Tyrannosaurus Rex något som ingen annan tidigare har gjort. Ruby är en spännande och actionfylld bok som tar dig med på en resa till en helt annan tid. Följ med Ruby på hennes äventyr när hon kastas in i dinosauriernas värld, där faror och hinder lurar runt varje hörn.
Andrews Ruby: Black Ruby
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Roe
The leading US expert on abortion law charts the many meanings associated with Roe v. Wade during its fifty-year historyWhat explains the insistent pull of Roe v. Wade? Abortion law expert Mary Ziegler argues that the US Supreme Court decision, wh...
RWBY/Justice League
Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, and Diana Prince of Remnant fight alongside Team RWBY in RWBY/Justice League! A new Grimm is running rampant across the island of Patch, and Ruby and Yang must team up with a red and blue-clad farm boy to stop it! Meanwhil...
Game of Hearts and Heists
Two enemies, one goal: steal each other's hearts. Scarlett Grey, disgraced assassin, is determined to get revenge. Quinn Adams, medic turned-poisoner for hire, is her deadliest rival. For years, they've stolen each other's clients, sabotaged each other's business, and occasionally... slept together. When the Magician Queen offers an irresistible deal, Scarlett and Quinn are forced to work together. But this is not a simple job. With an impossible heist ahead, they're going to have to trust each other... And that's not easy when they both have secrets to hide. Harder still when those secrets will betray the ones they love. Now neither woman is sure if it's a heist they want to win or a heart. Two women, two deadly professions, and a romance that could be their downfall. This is a steamy lesbian fantasy romance with enemies to lovers, a heist, found family, a secret royal, and only one bed.
House of Crimson Hearts
Once upon a time, a vampire corrupted a hunter. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to run the city. Red, an expert hunter, is hell-bent on getting revenge on the vampire that turned her sister. When deadly trials for the heir of the city begin, Red and Octavia are forced to work together. Octavia wants a crown. Red wants blood. But there's only one first place. To win, they're going to have to trust each other. But teamwork is not easy when their past is filled with betrayal... A betrayal Red can't remember. Someone is lying. Someone has a secret. Everyone has a hidden agenda. The last thing Red and Octavia want to do is fall in love... But hearts remember, even when the mind doesn't. To win the trials and get revenge... They must reveal a truth that will shatter their souls. Remember a past that will break their hearts. And fight a war that will change the face of the city forever. Three tasks. Three choices. Three sacrifices. All of them have a cruel
House of Crimson Kisses
Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter... The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia's bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth... They must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they've become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they
House of Crimson Curses
Once upon a time, a hunter broke a vampire's heart... As the trials for Sangui City's throne reach their climax, Red finds herself at the centre of a millennia-old prophecy. As the newly awakened dhampir, she holds the power to reshape the future - or destroy it. Octavia Beaumont, driven by her quest for acceptance, must confront the painful truths of her past to secure her place as ruler. But as ancient secrets unravel, she discovers that the greatest threat may come from those she trusted most. With demons rising and alliances shifting, Red and Octavia face their greatest challenge yet: saving a city on the brink of chaos while navigating the complexities of love. To claim victory, they must: Unmask a villain hiding in plain sight Decide if love can overcome betrayal Make sacrifices that will echo through generations As the boundary thins and magic surges back into the city, Red and Octavia stand at a crossroads. Their choices will determine not just their own fates, but the destiny
House of Crimson Kisses
Once upon a time, a vampire fell in love with a hunter... The trials for the heir of the city have begun, and the stakes have never been higher. Red, a hunter, is struggling with her growing hunger for blood and the truth of her identity. Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to win the trials and take control of the city. But as Red and Octavia navigate deadly challenges and political machinations, they must also confront the lies and betrayals that have shaped their past. Memories have been stolen. Secrets have been kept. And the line between love and hate has never been more blurred. As the trials progress, Red and Octavia's bond grows stronger, but so does the target on their backs. Enemies lurk in every shadow, and even allies can no longer be trusted. To survive the trials and uncover the truth... They must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice. Confront the monsters they've become. And embrace a destiny that could destroy everything they
Architecti
Two women, two cursed contracts, and a romance that could burn down heaven and hell. Mercedes Midnight is a reaper in debt with exactly one year left before hell comes to collect. Lucy Corvine, the devil's daughter and revered professor, is imprisoned by a contract she never agreed to. For nine long years, Midnight scoured graveyards and grimoires for a loophole, while Lucy wore a gilded smile and dreamed of revolt... Until a chance encounter sparks a pact neither of them can afford to break. When Midnight claws her way into Finis Academy, she and Lucy strike a perilous bargain: Lucy will train Midnight to win the academy's coveted demon favour and Midnight will break Lucy's contract. But this is no simple deal. Not when a secret cult is scheming to resurrect a fallen angel and the city is veering toward celestial war. They're going to have to trust each other... not easy when they're both hiding dangerous secrets. Harder still when stolen glances in candlelit libraries ignite a
House of Crimson Curses
Once upon a time, a hunter broke a vampire's heart... As the trials for Sangui City's throne reach their climax, Red finds herself at the centre of a millennia-old prophecy. As the newly awakened dhampir, she holds the power to reshape the future - or destroy it. Octavia Beaumont, driven by her quest for acceptance, must confront the painful truths of her past to secure her place as ruler. But as ancient secrets unravel, she discovers that the greatest threat may come from those she trusted most. With demons rising and alliances shifting, Red and Octavia face their greatest challenge yet: saving a city on the brink of chaos while navigating the complexities of love. To claim victory, they must: Unmask a villain hiding in plain sight Decide if love can overcome betrayal Make sacrifices that will echo through generations As the boundary thins and magic surges back into the city, Red and Octavia stand at a crossroads. Their choices will determine not just their own fates, but the destiny
Architecti
Two women, two cursed contracts, and a romance that could burn down heaven and hell. Mercedes Midnight is a reaper in debt with exactly one year left before hell comes to collect. Lucy Corvine, the devil's daughter and revered professor, is imprisoned by a contract she never agreed to. For nine long years, Midnight scoured graveyards and grimoires for a loophole, while Lucy wore a gilded smile and dreamed of revolt... Until a chance encounter sparks a pact neither of them can afford to break. When Midnight claws her way into Finis Academy, she and Lucy strike a perilous bargain: Lucy will train Midnight to win the academy's coveted demon favour and Midnight will break Lucy's contract. But this is no simple deal. Not when a secret cult is scheming to resurrect a fallen angel and the city is veering toward celestial war. They're going to have to trust each other... not easy when they're both hiding dangerous secrets. Harder still when stolen glances in candlelit libraries ignite a
Hello Ruby - Mahtava tietokoneseikkailu, Ljudbok
Ruby ystävineen vie sinut seikkailuun tietokoneiden maailmaan!Rubyn seurassa tutustut ohjelmoinnin perusteisiin ja kurkistat tietokoneen sisälle. Kattavassa kirjassa on neljä tietokoneiden maailmaan sijoittuvaa tarinaa. Opit, miten internet toimii ja miten koneita voi kouluttaa. Mukana on kivoja tehtäviä, joiden avulla voit oppia lisää ja testata taitojasi.Kaikille yli 5-vuotiaille.Linda Liukas on Suomen tunnetuin koodauslähettiläs. Hänen Hello Ruby -kirjasarjansa on ollut menestys ja se on käännetty yli 30 kielelle.
Ruby Wizardry
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Ruby Red
Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon--the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust. Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red is young adult novel full of fantasy and romance.
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It's easy to write correct Ruby code, but to gain the fluency needed to write great Ruby code, you must go beyond syntax and absorb the "Ruby way" of thinking and problem solving. In Eloquent Ruby, Russ Olsen helps you write Ruby l...
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