Paranoia.PARANOIA. Joseph Finder. 2004. Read by Scott Brick. 8 tapes. 13 hrs. Audio Renaissance. 1-55927-982-6. $39.95. Cardboard, plastic; plot, author, notes. SA Adam Cassidy is one of those likeable like·a·ble adj. Variant of likable. Adj. 1. likeable - (of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; "the sympathetic characters in the play" likable, appealing, sympathetic guys who works only for his paycheck. Out of boredom he hacks into the company computer in order to throw an expensive retirement party for an old man on the loading dock. Caught, he spins a quick and convincing tale; and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Nick Wyatt decides to use him in a corporate espionage scheme against their chief rival, Trion. Cassidy can either agree to it or go to prison. He is trained in spying techniques, given a new wardrobe, a new car, glowing references, and primed with top insider information. A position opens up and Trion hires him at twice his old salary and with a lot of other perks perk 1 v. perked, perk·ing, perks v.intr. 1. To stick up or jut out: dogs' ears that perk. 2. To carry oneself in a lively and jaunty manner. . Cassidy lets loose with all his newly acquired knowledge and quickly rises at Trion. His task is to find out all he can about a top-secret project called Aurora. There is a lot of spying, hairbreadth hair·breadth adj. Extremely close: a hairbreadth escape. n. Variant of hairsbreadth. escapes, and a beautiful colleague. An abusive father in the end stages of emphysema emphysema (ĕmfĭsē`mə), pathological or physiological enlargement or overdistention of the air sacs of the lungs. A major cause of pulmonary insufficiency in chronic cigarette smokers, emphysema is a progressive disease that commonly complicates the plot. Brick narrates this tension-filled tale in a completely believable way with perfect pacing, admirable use of voices (male and female), and convincing accents. S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. Mary Purucker, Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. P.L., Beverly Hills, CA |
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