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![]() ![]() ![]() The cravat was bad enough, and the brightly patterned brocade jacket, more appropriate for a bordello than a meeting with the Empress of Man, was worse. ![]() The child was a disgrace to the honorable name of his mother's family. Since it was protected by giant, acid-spitting spiders, it was also the most expensive.įor his part, Amos Stephens paid as little attention as possible to the young fop he had so grandly announced. Both were made from Diablo spider-silk, the softest and sleekest material in the galaxy. ![]() Prince Roger maintained his habitual, slightly bored smile as he padded through the door, then stopped and glanced around the room as he shot the cuffs of his shirt and adjusted his cravat. "His Royal Highness, Prince Roger Ramius Sergei Alexander Chiang MacClintock!" March to the Stars (with David Weber, forthcoming) Production by Windhaven Press, Auburn, NHįor dragging me to places I didn't want to goĪnd trying to make me eat stuff that would March upcountry / by David Weber & John Ringo.ġ. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.Ĭopyright © 2001 by David Weber & John RingoĪll rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form. ![]() ![]() ![]() Table 1 shows the top five of these loans by balance. The overall DQ rate increased, with 72 loans totaling $2.0 billion becoming delinquent in April. Several Large Loans Moved Into Delinquency By dollar amount, total delinquencies increased to $20.2 billion, representing a net increase of $145.4 million month-over-month and a decrease of $1.2 billion year-over-year (see chart 2). However, the rate remains 13.2 bps lower than 2.9% from a year earlier (see chart 1). CMBS delinquency rate (DQ rate) increased 3 basis points (bps) month-over-month in April 2023, increasing to 2.8%. ![]() The Overall Delinquency Rate Increased 3 Basis Points By balance, the delinquency rate increased for office (6 basis points) loans for the fourth consecutive month, and also increased for industrial (2) and retail (2) loans, while the rate for lodging (7) and multifamily (4) loans decreased.Special servicing rates increased for office loans (65 basis points the largest month-over-month increase since we began collecting data in July 2020), and also for lodging (25), and multifamily (2) loans and decreased for retail (59) and industrial (1) loans.Seriously delinquent loans (60-plus-days delinquent) represented 90.7% of delinquent loans in April, with 120-plus-days delinquent loans accounting for 22.0% of delinquent loans in April.CMBS overall delinquency rate increased by 3 basis points month-over-month to 2.8% in April. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A hard kick of adrenaline stole Skyler's breath. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. Third parties use cookies for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. ![]() This includes using first- and third-party cookies, which store or access standard device information such as a unique identifier. If you agree, we’ll also use cookies to complement your shopping experience across the Amazon stores as described in our Cookie Notice. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. ![]() ![]() Jack wants to take her home to meet his family. ![]() Jack and Alice start to become great friends with a little bit attraction between them but it is very subtle. Alice is game and is a little flattered because apparently Jack programmed his # into her phone on the way home. Fast forward a little - Alice gets a text message from Jack asking her if she wants to hang out. Jack seemed more interested in Alice during their outing mainly because she is the only girl that. But Alice can tell something is different about him because every girl swoons over him and his looks. Alice can't really understand it because though, Jack is a good looking guy but he is not supermodel hot. Once they are having coffee - Jane is all over Jack. Next, up comes our hero - Jack - he drives up just in the nick of time to do a little whoop ass on the gang and insist that the two girls let him take them out for coffee and a ride home. ![]() They start to leave and about 4 gang rapists start to stalk after the two teens and corner them. ![]() After they can't get in (because their only 17). Review 1: Our story starts off with Alice Bonham and her best friend Jane are out clubbing downtown. ![]() ![]() ![]() Late one night, a philosopher on the team named Saul Rappaport, who emigrated from Europe in the last year of the Second World War, tells the mathematician about a time-“the year was 1942, I think”-when he nearly died in a mass execution. ![]() The intention behind the message remains elusive, but why would an advanced life-form have broadcast instructions that could be so dangerous? ![]() They manage to translate a fragment of the signal’s information, and a couple of the scientists use it to construct a powerful weapon, which the project’s senior mathematician fears could wipe out humanity. In “ His Master’s Voice,” a 1968 sci-fi novel by the Polish writer Stanisław Lem, a team of scientists and scholars convened by the American government try to decipher a neutrino signal from outer space. ![]() ![]() It tells a story that is simultaneously small scale and deeply philosophical, imagining the role of history and the arts on a generation ship where only the oldest generation remembers Earth and not a soul will survive to see their final destination. After appearing thrice on my annual favorites lists the last two years–twice for Nebula-winning stories–I’m becoming convinced that Pinsker is one of the very best in the short fiction game, and “Wind Will Rove” is yet another data point in that direction. ![]() “ Wind Will Rove” (2017 novelette) by Sarah Pinsker.Death,” and “ Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather“–all of which are outstanding–to refresh my memory for Hugo discussion), the favorites list is sparse this time, but I read a pair in the last week of May that were worthy of the lead section. If we throw out rereads (I reread “ That Story Isn’t the Story,” “ Mr. But I still read some excellent stories this spring! Short Fiction April/May Favorites ![]() Because nomination deadlines passed in mid-March, I pivoted from catching up on “Best of 2021” lists to reading whatever caught my fancy, and it showed up with a smaller list of standouts this time around. ![]() I hardly read any short fiction in April, so I’m rolling two months of short fiction together into one post. Between illness and travel and more illness, it’s been a weird spring. ![]() ![]() I rarely wear necklaces, so when I get something like this in a box, I usually use as a photo prop – or hang from my curtain poles. This stunning spinning pendant necklace is inspired by the Never-Tilting World I’m also going to pretend that I figured this very SIMPLE construction out in one go. I know exactly what I can use this for! I’ve been listening to audio books in my kitchen lately – so this will be very handy. ![]() This super handy phone holder is inspired by The Prison Healer You’re a Survivor Phone Holder Front view of phone standĭesigned by: No0nedesigns Side/back view of phone stand These socks are perfect for cosy evenings, snuggled under a blanket with your book or Kindle! Keep cosy this winter with these cute fluffy socks inspired by The Priory of the Orange Tree The box will look great on my shelves (along with my Folk of the Air one!) ![]() ![]() This puzzle looks really cool – I can’t wait to try it out. ![]() We Hunt the Flame has been on my TBR for a while now. Our Latest puzzle story features Zafira and Nasir from We Hunt the Flame January 2022 Theme is Royal Secrets We Hunt The Flame Puzzle Story Front view of puzzle boxĭesigned by: Chattynora Side view of puzzle box If it’s not obvious – this post will be a spoiler for anyone who has not received their January Illumicrate box yet. ![]() ![]() ![]() But now that Mary knows the truth about what happened to her, will she want to? Secrets drew Lillia, Kat, and Mary together. Everything will turn to ash if they don't stop what they started. But the fire they lit kept raging.Reeve ended up hurt, then Rennie ended up dead. The fiery conclusion to the Burn for Burn trilogy from New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before (soon to be a major motion picture!), Jenny Han, and New York Times bestselling author of The List, Siobhan Vivian. ![]() About the Book "Lillia, Kat and Mary must deal with the fallout of what happened on New Year's Eve in the conclusion to the Burn for Burn trilogy"-īook Synopsis Think Mary, Kat, and Lillia have nothing left to lose? Think again. ![]() ![]() ![]() Shadow and Bone is the first book in the Grishaverse series. The popularity of the trilogy led to the creation of a Netflix series, which has brought the world of the Grishaverse to life in a whole new way for fans to enjoy. With the help of a dynamic cast of characters, including the strong-willed Alina Starkov and the enigmatic Darkling, readers are taken on a thrilling ride that will keep them on the edge of their seats. From the powerful Grisha to the darkness that threatens to consume Ravka, readers are immersed in a world that is both beautiful and dangerous. The books in the trilogy consist of: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising. ![]() The Shadow and Bone trilogy is a captivating journey through a mystical world full of magic and adventure. The series includes multiple books that follow different characters as they navigate their way through this mystical world. The Grishaverse is a fantasy book series by bestselling author Leigh Bardugo that takes place in a world filled with magic, adventure, and danger. ![]() |