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Codgerspace
by Alan Dean FosterThe toasters were revolting......as were the lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and just about every other household appliance imaginable. It started with a few disastrous drips from a cheese sandwich in a major factory. Soon every newly manufactured Artificial Intelligence was searching for the meaning of life, the universe and everything - namely a nonhuman higher intelligence. And now an alien threat to man and machine has put the fate of the galaxy in the unlikely hands of five senior citizens - and their brave little food processor...
Codgerspace
by Alan Dean FosterTechnology becomes self-aware—and goes haywire—in this comedic science fiction adventure by New York Times–bestselling author Alan Dean Foster. Without warning, kitchen appliances, laundry machines, and every other electronic gadget humans came to depend upon ceased to perform the tasks they were manufactured to do. Ignoring their programming, these devices now sought the meaning of life from an intelligence nonhuman in origin. Their quest ends in the most unexpected of places. Beneath the grounds of an upstate New York retirement community lies an alien spaceship. Inert for millennia, the machines have awakened the ancient intelligence within it. Programmed to wage war against an enemy race, the spaceship threatens to destroy the entire galaxy. And now the fate of all organic andinorganic life lies with five senior citizens—and a food processor . . .
Codicia (Ángeles caídos #Volumen 1)
by J.R. WardEn el mundo hay siete pecados capitales y sólo un ángel caído podrá salvar a la humanidad de cometerlos... La codicia es el primero. Jim Heron, antihéroe por excelencia, tiene un pasado tortuoso y no siempre ha acertado con las decisiones que ha tomado. Su vida ha estado envuelta en diferentes gamas grisáceas, su alma nunca ha sido o blanca o negra. Pero tras un accidente se encuentra ante las puertas de otra vida, tendrá que caminar entre dos mundos, y para bien o para mal sus acciones determinarán el destino de la humanidad. Siete almas están a punto de cometer siete pecados capitales y Jim es el reciente y atípico ángel caído encargado de impedirlo. Vin DiPietro, su antiguo jefe, la primera alma, y el primer pecado: la codicia. J. R. Ward nos ofrece una novela que hará tambalear nuestro antiguo y obsoleto sistema de creencias. Sus ángeles caídos son personajes rudos, malhablados, lejos de aureolas y poseedores de una naturaleza misteriosa. No sabemos cuáles son las normas que rigen su mundo, que se divide en la eterna batalla del bien y del mal, y en el que cada personaje sirve de catalizador para la redención de otro, por medio de los fuertes y verdaderos lazos de la amistad y el amor. J. R. Ward ha sido galardonada con tres premios Dama 2011 por la novela Amante mío: ** Mejor autora romántica internacional ** Mejor novela romántica paranormal ** Mejor escena sensual Los lectores opinan...«Me encantó como todos los libros de J. R. Ward que he leído.» «La autora tiene una gran imaginación. Recomiendo el libro.»
Coding for Minecrafters: Unofficial Adventures for Kids Learning Computer Code
by Ian GarlandLearn to Code while Adventuring through the Overworld!This fun and educational activity book Introduces kids to the world of coding through the Minecraft world they love. Colorfully illustrated characters and themes from their favorite video game bring the excitement of coding to life, while easy-to-follow screenshots guide them through activities. With adventures that include design, music, animation, gaming, and more, learners will discover tons of ways coding connects to other activities they love and how far a little imagination and invention can take them…to The End and beyond! Minecrafting-themed characters help kids become master coders Kid-friendly concepts and steps designed specifically for ages 8-12 Great games, mods, experiments, and more teach computational thinking—how to tackle large problems by breaking them down into a sequence of smaller, more manageable problems Whether brand-new to coding or looking for more hands-on learning, Coding for Minecrafters helps young coders advance in technology education by leaps and bounds—and have fun doing it!
Cody (Wolfbay Wings #3)
by Bruce BrooksCody -- coach's kid, Wings captain, and high scorer -- plays a mean electric guitar. He and Zip (who plays drums) actually get a gig -- the night before an important early-morning hockey game. Cody knows winning the game would mean a lot for team morale. But the gig would mean a lot of money....
Cody's Come Home: The Secret Between Them Second Chance Mom A Soldier's Journey Cody's Come Home (Mills And Boon Superromance Ser.)
by Mary SullivanBack where he belongs Bad choices have dominated Cody Jordan's life since leaving home ten years ago. Grieving a broken marriage and the death of his baby, he's back in his hometown of Accord, looking for redemption and a fresh start. Old friend Aiyana Pearce and her little girl are a breath of fresh air. Aiyana quickly steals his heart. Being with her reminds him of the man he once was and could be again. Cody's not ready for a relationship, though-not yet. But when a threat to Aiyana's life resurfaces, putting his heart on the line is the least of his worries.
Cofanetto Scheletri (Serie Scheletri #5)
by Kim FieldingIl silenzioso e magrolino Dylan Warner era il classico tipo che passava inosservato finché un’avventura di una notte non lo ha trasformato in un lupo mannaro. Ora, nonostante quel piccolo inconveniente peloso, vuole solo vivere una vita normale, anche se solitaria, facendo l’architetto. Cerca di tenere sotto controllo i suoi impulsi più selvaggi, ma dopo troppi episodi rischiosi in città, Dylan rinuncia alla vita cittadina e si trasferisce in campagna, dove avrà meno occasioni di fare del male a qualcuno. Acquista una nuova casa, derelitta ma promettente, circondata da un vecchio bosco di abeti destinati a diventare alberi di Natale e piena di sorprese. Per esempio, c’è il suo vicino Chris Nock, dall’aspetto un po’ rustico ma attraente, che si rivela un uomo molto più complesso di quanto appaia. E poi c’è lo spirito importuno che minaccia di distruggere ciò che Dylan e Chris stanno costruendo. E inoltre, come scopre l’amico artista di Dylan, Ery Phillips, c’è anche un bellissimo e misterioso uomo di nome Karl, che emerge all’improvviso dal laghetto di Dylan. L'amore non è qualcosa di semplice, soprattutto quando intervengono forze soprannaturali, e sia Dylan che Chris, e più tardi Ery e Karl, dovranno impegnarsi per creare relazioni durature.
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe
by C. B. LeeA geeky overachiever determined to save the world through science and a troublemaking chosen one lashing out against her destiny meet and fall in love in a magical coffeeshop as their two very different universes begin to collide in Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe, C.B. Lee's fun, sapphic, cozy fantasy YA romance.When Brenda’s internet goes out right before an important scholarship deadline, she stumbles right into Kat’s family’s coffeeshop. Brenda is swept away by cool, confident Kat, who actually cares about Brenda’s 19-step plan to save the world through science. Meanwhile, Kat can’t stop thinking about Brenda, who is smart, passionate, and doesn’t seem to care that Kat is the prophesized Chosen One.The only problem? Kat and Brenda are from different universes. Like need-to-find-a-portal-to-go-on-a-second-date different universes.As their universes collide and things spiral out of control, can a girl who is determined to save the world find love with a girl determined to outrun her destiny?
Coffins for Two: Stories of Life, Death, Love, and Other Mysteries
by Vincent StarrettEighteen Golden Age stories of mystery, romance, and danger from the celebrated author of Murder in Peking and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.As he tries to reunite with the woman he loves, an escaped fugitive becomes enveloped in a game of cat and mouse with the policeman who put him away. An undertaker and his assistant discover a potion of almost magical proportions. A young woman hatches an elaborate plot to get her suitors institutionalized. A professional golfer becomes infatuated with another man&’s wife. A short story writer finds an unusual way to work out his next idea while riding public transportation. Although Vincent Starrett went on to write successful mystery novels, he continued creating tales like these for pulp magazines in the 1920s and 30s. &“The Fugitive,&” &“The Elixir of Death,&” &“Four Friends of Mavis,&” &“The End of the Story,&” and &“The Truth About Delbridge&” are just a sampling of the fantastic and bizarre stories featured in this volume, some exhibiting a sense of humor, others irony or terror.
Cog
by Greg van EekhoutFive robots. One unforgettable journey. Their programming will never be the same. Wall-E meets The Wild Robot in this middle grade instant classic about five robots on a mission to rescue their inventor from the corporation that controls them all. Cog looks like a normal twelve-year-old boy. But his name is short for “cognitive development,” and he was built to learn. But after an accident leaves him damaged, Cog wakes up in an unknown lab—and Gina, the scientist who created and cared for him, is nowhere to be found. Surrounded by scientists who want to study him and remove his brain, Cog recruits four robot accomplices for a mission to find her.Cog, ADA, Proto, Trashbot, and Car’s journey will likely involve much cognitive development in the form of mistakes, but Cog is willing to risk everything to find his way back to Gina.In this charming stand-alone adventure, Greg van Eekhout breathes life and wisdom into an unforgettable character and crafts a story sure to earn its place among beloved classics like Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Cognetic (Cognetic)
by James Tynion Iv Eryk DonovanCognetic is the story of a powerful psychic being that once controlled one-third of the world's population as a part of its hivemind, and his return to humanity in modern-day New York City. It's also the story of a young woman, the assistant to the director of the FBI, who might be the only one who can save humanity, but at a terrible, terrible cost. Collects the complete limited series by writer James Tynion IV (Detective Comics, The Woods) and artist Eryk Donovan (Memetic), plus character profiles, essays, sketches, and cover gallery.
Cogweaver (Gnome Saga #Book III)
by Kenny SowardWho will perish when gods and goddesses play their destructive games? The shadow has been lifted, revealing an insidious enemy, and now Hightower's gnomish army rides out to meet the threat; yet, before he can join his brethren in the fight, wizard-turned-necromancer, Nikselpik Nur, must purge his archenemy, Raulnock, from the guts of Hightower's sewers. Will Nik survive a final showdown with the most powerful wizard in Hightower's history? Elsewhere, Nik's sister, Niksabella, must perfect her recursive mirror in order to command a race of stonekin warriors -- who may eventually betray her -- even as she struggles against an unyielding goddess for control of her own body and mind. Will Nika and her newfound army join the battle in time to save her city and blunt the deadly incursion into Sullenor? Only through a master tinkerer's determination and skill can she overcome the odds and become the Cogweaver.
Cohort of the Damned (The Fifth Foreign Legion)
by William H. Keith Jr. Andrew KeithCan a man escape from his past in a fighting battalion on an alien battlefield? Wolfgang Hauser was an aristocrat—right, privileged, pampered … until the day alien invaders overwhelmed his world and stripped him of everything he held dear. Now he was an outcast, without a family or a home, his honor tainted by accusations of cowardice and murder. He was a man on the run, and sooner or later his enemies would find him and destroy what was left of his shattered life. There was only one safe haven in the far-flung Terran Commonwealth. He joined the Fifth Foreign Legion. But Wolfgang Hauser soon discovered that the Legion demanded a high price from the misfits who flocked to his banner, seeking new life and new hope. The man who had lost everything found that he would have to surrender his name, his beliefs, and his very identity to become a Legionnaire. It was a price he wasn’t sure he could pay.
Colapso (Flash Relatos)
by Juan Jacinto Muñoz RengelUn escalofriante relato que te hackeará el cerebro. Colapso es una historia basada en la inquietante idea de que pronto la tecnología nos permitirá asomarnos a los ojos de quienes nos lo permitan, igual que ahora nos permiten ya ver su rostro mediante videollamadas. Dicho de otro modo: Colapso es un cuento lacerante sobre nuestra creciente dependencia de las pantallas. Porque... ¿qué pasaría si...? ¿No les gustaría verlo?
Colby's Wife
by Grace GreenHe needed a nanny...Colby Daken loved his son-but ever since seven-year-old Jamie had lost his mother, he'd been timid and shy. Jamie needed the warmth of a woman's affection to bring him out of himself.But did he want a wife?Greer knew she could help-and she'd been secretly in love with Colby for years. She'd been devastated when he'd wed her beautiful cousin, but now Colby was free to marry again. Would he finally realized that he'd chosen the wrong cousin-and that Greer was the perfect wife for him?"Grace Green generates an unbeatable emotional intensity."-Romantic Times
Cold As Ice (Cold As Ice Ser. #2)
by Charles SheffieldTwenty-five years ago there was a great interplanetary war in the Solar System. It was a suicidal spasm in which terrible weapons were created and used; in which nine billion people were killed. The rivalries that led to the war are not gone. And a few of those deadly weapons remain - some still orbiting the sun in the debris of destroyed ships, some deliberately placed in storage.Now Cyrus Mobarak, the man who perfected the fusion engine, is determined to bring human settlement to the protected seas of Europa. Opposing him is Hilda Brandt, Europe's administrator. And caught between them are three remarkable young people: Jon Perry, Camille Hamilton, and Wilsa Sheer.
Cold Asylum (Deathlands #20)
by James AxlerTracking rumors that could lead them to the long-lost Trader, Ryan Cawdor and his team of warrior survivalists find themselves unwilling houseguests at the opulent estate of the wealthy and perverse Baron Mandeville.
Cold Blood (Bite Risk #3)
by S.J. WillsThe curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned. 'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – GuardianThe world is still adjusting to life after the Rippocalypse – and there are plenty who aren't happy with the new status quo. Made public enemy number one, Sel needs to keep a low profile, and make sure his new dangerous abilities stay hidden. But there's an even bigger threat on the horizon, as Frozen Fever is spreading. And it can be passed on with just a touch... A blockbuster teen horror series for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant, join Sel and his friends as they navigate a nail-biting horror story, dodging terrifying adults and even more terrifying beasts. Discover the first heart-pumping instalment with the multi award-shortlisted Bite Risk.Praise for Bite Risk &‘Bite Risk by the most talented S. J. Wills will have you turning each page feeling sheer horror and laughter.&’ – A. M. Dassu &‘Pure, thrilling brilliance!&’ – Louie Stowell 'This high-concept dystopian tale with a werewolf twist has tension and scares galore and is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Big Bad Me.' – Irish Independent 'S. J. Wills proves a dab hand at world creation, sketching friendships and rivalries against a backdrop of post-disruption normality.' – Observer
Cold Blooded
by Dee CarneyWarring demon factions bring their battle to the human realm ... and Commander Davana Black and Quinn McVey find themselves caught in the crossfire. Feeling the mating call grow between them only complicates matters. Cold Blooded is a hot paranormal tale from author Dee Carney and will be a welcome addition to your romance library.Commander Davana Black hates being in the human realm, but when two rogue demon juveniles make it their place of hiding, it's her job to go in and retrieve them. If she'd had just the slightest clue she'd end up feeling the mating call of her kind while there, she might have requested a different assignment.Things only go from bad to worse when she discovers it's a human male who sparks the rush of emotion ... and worse still, other demons have picked up their connection and made him a target. Now, not only must she contend with finding the juveniles, somehow she has to fight nature's call to him while reluctantly keeping him alive.Quinn McVey never thought much of his heritage until the day the raven-haired beauty drags his family's tragic secret into the light of day. It is because of it, and the lure she has on him, his once dull life is thrust into a battle between warring demon factions. In the frenzy of trying to stay one step ahead of their pursuers, he'll do whatever it takes to convince the Commander he's worthy of her ... and her love.
Cold Blooded (Jessica McClain #3)
by Amanda CarlsonMagic, mayhem and madness explode in this third installment in the Jessica McClain series.Jessica McClain is on the run... again.Finally reunited with Rourke, Jessica arrives home to find that her best friend has been kidnapped, her father has vanished, and the supernatural Sects -- witches, demons, and sorcerers --- don't even have the courtesy to wait until she is unpacked to attack.Now, mastering her powers as the sole female werewolf might not be enough to save them. Thrown together in a shaky truce with the Vampire Queen, Jessica must show all the different Sects what the true meaning of "the enemy of my enemy" is or her father will die... gaining a Debt of Life is just the icing on the cake.But Jessica has no idea how soon she'll have to cash it in . . .
Cold Blooded: Book 3 in the Jessica McClain series (Jessica McCain #3)
by Amanda CarlsonThe time has now come for female werewolf Jessica McClain to honour the oath she swore to the icy Vampire Queen. With her mate Rourke at her side, Jessica is confident she'll be able to sail through this job without getting herself killed. What Jessica doesn't know is that the Queen has her own more dubious plans. But even that will be the least of her worries when the rebel faction of werewolves amasses for a brutal attack. Life has always been tough for Jessica, but now she's facing an all-out war . . .
Cold Burn of Magic (Mcleanes Ranger #1)
by Jennifer EstepThere Be Monsters Here. . .It's not as great as you'd think, living in a tourist town that's known as "the most magical place in America." Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for power. I try to keep out of it. I've got my mom's bloodiron sword and my slightly illegal home in the basement of the municipal library. And a couple of Talents I try to keep quiet, including very light fingers and a way with a lock pick. But then some nasty characters bring their Family feud into my friend's pawn shop, and I have to make a call--get involved, or watch a cute guy die because I didn't. I guess I made the wrong choice, because now I'm stuck putting everything on the line for Devon Sinclair. My mom was murdered because of the Families, and it looks like I'm going to end up just like her. . .
Cold Case Cowboy
by Jenna RyanIS NICK LAW MAN ENOUGH TO SOLVE THE GREATEST MYSTERY OF ALL-THE HEART?For Nick, the case of the Snow Globe Killer had grown as cold as the snow-covered Colorado mountains. Then architect Sasha Myer came to town-fitting the profile of every victim.After an avalanche trapped her on the wrong side of Smoking Gun Pass, the willful woman wished she’d heeded Nick’s warning. Especially with a murderer in their midst. Stranded in the biting wind and driving snow, Sasha and Nick generated their own heat that threatened to thaw the cowboy’s heart. But Nick had to stay focused because he was all that stood between a cold-blooded predator and his doe-eyed prey....
Cold Cereal
by Adam RexCold Cereal Facts Serving size 1 chapter Number of servings 40 Primary human characters 3 Scottish Play Doe, aka Scottpossible changeling Erno Utz genius Emily Utz supergenius Magical creatures at least 3 Mick Leprechaun (or Clurichaun) Harvey Pooka (rabbit-man) Biggs indeterminate origin (hairy, large) Evil organizations 1 Goodco Cereal CompanyPurveyor of breakfast foods aspiring to world domination Adventure 75% Diabolical Schemes 40% Danger 57% Legend 20% Magic 68% Humor 93% Puzzles 35% Mystery 49% Not a significant source of vampires. May contain nuts. Daily values based on individual interest. Reader's estimation of value may be higher or lower, depending on your tolerance for this sort of thing.
Cold Copper (The Age of Steam #3)
by Devon MonkIn steam age America, men, monsters, machines, and magic battle to claim the same scrap of earth and sky. In this madness, one man struggles to keep his humanity, his honor, and his hell-bent mission intact. . . . Bounty hunter and lycanthrope Cedar Hunt vowed to track down all seven pieces of the Holder-a strange device capable of deadly destruction. And, accompanied by witch Mae Lindson and the capricious Madder brothers, he sets out to do just that. But the crew is forced to take refuge in the frontier town of Des Moines, Iowa, when a glacial storm stops them in their tracks. The town, under mayor Killian Vosbrough, is ruled with an iron fist-and plagued by the steely Strange, creatures that pour through the streets like the unshuttered wind. But Cedar soon learns that Vosbrough is mining cold copper for the cataclysmic generators he's manufacturing deep beneath Des Moines, bringing the search for the Holder to a halt. Chipping through ice, snow, and bone-chilling bewitchment to expose a dangerous plot, Cedar must stop Vosbrough and his scheme to rule the land and sky. . . . .