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Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane: Gregor The Overlander And The Prophecy Of Bane (The Underland Chronicles #2)
by Suzanne CollinsThe action and adventure continue in the second book in Suzanne Collins's masterful New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles!Months have passed since Gregor first fell into the strange Underland beneath New York City, and he swears he will never go back. But he is destined to be a key player in another prophecy, this one about an ominous white rat called the Bane. The Underlanders know there is only one way to lure Gregor back to their world: by kidnapping his little sister, Boots.Gregor's quest reunites him with his bat, Ares, and the rebellious princess, Luxa. They descend into the dangerous Waterway in search of the Bane, and Gregor knows what is at stake. If he does not fulfill the prophecy, his life, and the Underland, will never be the same.
Gregor the Overlander: Gregor the Overlander (The Underland Chronicles #1)
by Suzanne CollinsThis irresistible novel by Suzanne Collins tells the story of a boy who embarks on a dangerous quest in order to fulfill his destiny -- and find his father -- in a strange world beneath New York City.Gregor the Overlander joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it -- until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance. Reluctantly, Gregor embarks on a dangerous adventure that will change both him and the Underland forever. This unforgettable novel by Suzanne Collins, the international bestselling author of the Hunger Games series, is rich in suspense and brimming with adventure.
Gregory Benford
by George SlusserGregory Benford is perhaps best known as the author of Benford's law of controversy: "Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available." That maxim is a quotation from Timescape, Benford's Nebula and Campbell Award-winning 1980 novel, which established his work as an exemplar of "hard science fiction," dedicated to working out the consequences of modern science rather than substituting pseudoscience for fantasy. An astrophysicist by training and profession, Benford published more than twenty novels, over one hundred short stories, some fifty essays, and myriad articles that display both his scientific rigor as well as a recognition of literary traditions. In this study, George Slusser explores the extraordinary, seemingly inexhaustible display of creative energy in Gregory Benford's life and work. By identifying direct sources and making parallels with other works and writers, Slusser reveals the vast scope of Benford's knowledge, both of literature and of the major scientific and philosophical issues of our time. Slusser also discusses Benford's numerous scientific articles and nonfiction books and includes a new interview with Benford.
Gregory Benford SF Gateway Omnibus: Artifact, Cosm, Eater
by Gregory BenfordGregory Benford is a Professor of Plasma Physics and Astrophysics, expertise he turns to great effect in his widescreen hard SF epics. Best known for the NEBULA AWARD-winning TIMESCAPE he has written in some of SF's greatest playgrounds, penning a sequel to Sir Arthur C. Clarke's great novella AGAINST THE FALL OF NIGHT, and contributing an authorised sequel to Isaac Asimov's Foundation books. This omnibus collects three of his best works: ARTIFACT, COSM and EATER.
Gregory Suicide
by Eric GrissomObsolete AI program Gregory wakes in a newly cloned body to a world now unfamiliar to him and is haunted by the memories of his past lives, each one ending in death by his own hand. On the path to discovering the truth about himself, Gregory slips into the trenches of two opposing forces who want to exploit him. In the end, he must take down an AI revolution before it wipes out humanity, and the key to doing so may only lie in the strange visions he has between life and death. • A Dark Horse Original takes us into a frightening future • Explore the dark possibilities of human cloning • Contains bonus sketches, designs, and commentary from the creators
The Greks Bring Gifts
by Murray LeinsterTHE GREKS WERE PEOPLE-HATERSThey came to Earth in their space ship, bearing fabulous gifts - such as machines that did any day job automatically, and fertilizer that made plants shoot up overnight. But they presented their gifts with contempt, and with a look in their eyes that made people feel "creepy".Still, because of the brave new world they promised, they Greks could be forgiven anything - until they left and people discovered the machines were breaking down. Then their only choice was to beg the Greks to come back, on their own terms. And they knew the terms would be hard...
El gremio de los magos (Crónicas del Mago Negro #Volumen 1)
by Trudi CanavanEl primer volumen de «Crónicas del mago negro», una deslumbrante trilogía de género fantástico. Magia, acción y aventura en la ópera prima de una autora que ha triunfado en el mundo entero. Cada año los magos de Imardin se reúnen para realizar, junto con la guardia real, una gran purga en las calles de la ciudad: la vacían de vagabundos, pícaros y maleantes. Son maestros en las diversas disciplinas de la magia y saben que nadie puede oponérseles. Pero su escudo protector no es tan impenetrable como creen Porque Sonea, una joven de origen humilde, está furiosa tras ver que su familia y sus amigos van a ser expulsados de la ciudad. Toda la rabia acumulada por años de injusticia va concentrada en una piedra que Sonea lanza contra las fuerzas del orden. Para sorpresa de todos, la piedra atraviesa la barrera invisible y derriba a uno de los magos. El peor de los temores del Gremio se ha hecho realidad: hay un mago sin educar en las calles. ¡Un mago fuera de la nobleza! Deben encontrar a Sonea cuanto antes, porque se trata de una persona con un poder tan enorme que, descontrolado, representa una amenaza tanto para quien lo posee como para el resto de la ciudad. Reseña:«Imprescindible para todos los amantes de la fantasía. Los tres libros de la trilogía merecen ser leídos como uno solo.»Allgemeine Zeitung
El gremio de los magos (Crónicas del mago negro #1)
by Trudi CanavanEl primer volumen de una deslumbrante trilogía de género fantástico. Magia, acción y aventuras de altos vuelos en la ópera prima de una autora que ha triunfado en el mundo entero.Cada año los magos de Imardin se reúnen para realizar, junto con la guardia real, una gran purga en las calles de la ciudad: la vacían de vagabundos, pícaros y maleantes. Son maestros en las diversas disciplinas de la magia, y saben que nadie puede oponérseles. Pero su escudo protector no es tan impenetrable como creen.Porque Sonea, una joven que vive en la calle, está furiosa tras ver que su familia y sus amigos van a ser expulsados de la ciudad. Toda la rabia acumulada por años de injusticia va concentrada en una piedra que Sonea lanza contra las fuerzas del orden. Para sorpresa de todos, la piedra atraviesa la barrera invisible y derriba a uno de los magos.El peor de los temores del gremio se ha hecho realidad? hay un mago sin educar en las calles. ¡Un mago fuera de la nobleza! Deben encontrar a Sonea cuanto antes, porque se trata de una persona con un poder enorme que, descontrolado, representa una amenaza tanto para quien lo posee como para el resto de la ciudad.«Si buscáis una buena lectura, un libro para pasar hojas como hacíais con las lecturas de juventud, o incluso si buscáis un libro para que un adolescente se adentre en la literatura fantástica de verdad, entonces Trudi Canavan es la autora idónea. Una apuesta segura.»Fantasy Book Review «Imprescindible para todos los amantes de la fantasía. Los tres libros de la trilogía merecen ser leídos como uno solo.»Allgemeine Zeitung
Gremlins
by George Gipe"... GREMLINS REALLY EXIST. YOU'VE JUST GOT TO KEEP WATCHING FOR THEM." Billy couldn't suppress a smile. "It's true," said Mr. Futterman. "You think I'm pulling your leg? Gremlins were everywhere during World War Two. We used to see them dancing on the wings of our plane. They played every prank in the book. Once they snuck up to our pilot and shouted, 'You're flying upside down, you fool!' That was really a close one because the pilot turned us over in a split second." Billy laughed. "You actually saw them?" "You'd see them out of the corner of your eye, but just as you shot them a full glance, they'd vanish...."
Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #13)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesOther books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Gremlins Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Arie KaplanWhatever you do, don&’t get this Little Golden Book wet! The first ever Gremlins Little Golden Book based on the classic film features those mischievous Gremlins as lovable Funko Pop figures!Follow the wild misadventures of those trouble-causing Gremlins in this delightful retelling of the classic movie. Illustrated in the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style, kids 2 to 5—and their parents—will love this love this light-hearted reimagining of one of the funniest films of all time as a collectable Little Golden Book!Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.
Grendel
by John C. GardnerWhen Grendel is drawn up from the caves under the mere, where he lives with his bloated, inarticulate hag of a mother, into the fresh night air, it is to lay waste Hrothgar's meadhall and heap destruction on the humans he finds there. What else can he do? For he is not like the men who busy themselves with God and love and beauty. He sees the infuriating human rage for order and recognises the meaninglessness of his own existence. GRENDEL is John Gardner's masterpiece; it vividly reinvents the world of Beowulf. In Grendel himself, a creature of grotesque comedy, pain and disillusioned intelligence, Gardner has created the most unforgettable monster in fantasy.
The Grendel Affair
by Lisa ShearinWe're Supernatural Protection & Investigations, known as SPI. Things that go bump in the night, the monsters you thought didn't exist? We battle them and keep you safe. But some supernatural baddies are just too big to contain, even for us... When I moved to New York to become a world famous journalist, I never imagined that snagging a job at a seedy tabloid would change my career path from trashy reporter to undercover agent. I'm Makenna Fraser, a Seer for SPI. I can see through any disguise, shield, or spell that a paranormal pest can come up with. I track down creatures and my partner, Ian Byrne, takes them out. Our cases are generally pretty routine, but a sickle-wielding serial killer has been prowling the city's subway tunnels. And the murderer's not human. The fiend in question, a descendant of Grendel--yes, that Grendel--shares his ancestor's hatred of parties, revelry, and drunkards. And with New Year's Eve in Times Square only two days away, we need to bag him quickly. Because if we don't find him--and the organization behind him--by midnight, our secret's out and everyone's time is up. FIRST IN A NEW SERIES
Grendel: Devil's Crucible--Defiance (Grendel)
by Matt WagnerGrendel Prime returns to an Earth that has outlawed all things Grendel and must survive in a hostile, new world order.After spending years searching space for a replacement Earth, Grendel Prime has returned home, but things are not as he left them. The pockets of humanity that remain in this post-apocalyptic world are ruled by Necro Lords, and all things Grendel are outlawed! Grendel Prime will need to hide his identity as he explores his suddenly hostile home planet. Is there even a place for him here anymore?A new era in the world of Grendel by Matt Wagner, featuring color work and a variant cover by Brennan Wagner!Collects Grendel: Devil's Crucible--Defiance #1–#4.
Grendel: Devil's Odyssey
by Matt WagnerGrendel Prime searches the stars for a new home for mankind, and Matt Wagner returns to his darkest creation!As civilization comes to an end on Earth, the final Grendel Khan gives Grendel Prime a new directive: Find a perfect planet to be the new home for the human race. But will the deadly and relentless paladin ultimately save humanity . . . or destroy it? Features a bonus cover gallery with all standard comic-series covers by Matt Wagner and an all-star run of variant covers by guest artists Fabio Moon, Gabriel Bá, Tyler Crook, Dan Schkade, Ben Stenbeck, and others!Collects Grendel: Devil's Odyssey comics #1-#8.
Grendel Omnibus Volume 1: Hunter Rose (Second Edition)
by Matt WagnerThis dynamic masterpiece is ready to celebrate its fortieth anniversary with second editions of the complete Grendel saga!Grendel Omnibus Volume 1 begins the entire epic series and chronicles the complete Hunter Rose storyline. This collection features millionaire Hunter Rose and his alter ego, the criminal mastermind Grendel! This collection features the very first Hunter Rose story, a complete Hunter Rose adventure by Matt Wagner, and vignettes and short stories from that key Grendel era by contributing storytellers Tim Sale, Guy Davis, Stan Sakai, Mike Allred, Darick Robertson, Michael Avon Oeming, Jill Thompson, the Pander Brothers, Duncan Fegredo, and many more!This collection reprints Grendel: Devil by the Deed; the short story collections Grendel: Black, White, & Red and Grendel: Red, White, & Black, and Grendel: Behold the Devil.
Grendel Omnibus Volume 2: Legacy (Second Edition)
by Matt Wagner Diana SchutzFour essential chapters in the massive Grendel story saga by Matt Wagner and collaborators Diana Schutz, Tim Sale, Arnold & Jacob Pander, and Bernie Mireault are collected, in chronological order and in a standard comics-size format for the first time!Stacy Palumbo&’s fate is detailed in "Devil Child", the chain of evil continues as Christine Spar takes up the next Grendel mantle in "Devil&’s Legacy," and the nature of the Grendel entity begins to reveal itself in "The Devil Inside." Finally, Wagner returns as both writer and artist for a pair of "Devil Tales" that look back on the career of Hunter Rose, each illustrated in a different experimental style.Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of this dynamic comics masterpiece!
Grendel Omnibus Volume 3: Orion's Reign (Second Edition)
by Matt WagnerNo longer content to inhabit one host at a time, the Grendel entity goes viral, in this new phase of Matt Wagner's epic, which spans centuries and culminates in the rise of a new kind of host: the Grendel-Khan!As the Grendel cycle transitions into the far future, artists Tim Sale, John K. Snyder, Jay Geldhof, and Hannibal King join creator Matt Wagner for the most ambitious phase to date. From the broken world of the &“Incubation Years&” rise parallel figures: the corruption-fighting Orion Assante and a mysterious new Grendel. Each wages his own war against Pope Innocent XLII, in God and the Devil, and the aftermath establishes the most powerful Grendel yet, in Devil&’s Reign, with Matt Wagner rewriting the rules of comics storytelling at every turn in this highly charged political drama. With over five hundred pages of visionary writing and breathtaking art, the Grendel Omnibus series takes readers deeper into Wagner&’s timeless classic!
Grendel Omnibus Volume 4: Prime (Second Edition)
by Matt Wagner Greg RuckaIn the chaos wrought by the death of Grendel-Khan Orion Assante, his young son Jupiter—heir to the throne—finds protection with his father&’s secret weapon: an unstoppable cybernetic paladin of destruction!The story of Grendel Prime unfolds in three tales that form the apotheosis of Wagner&’s visionary, centuries-spanning narrative: the Eisner Award-winning War Child, with art by Patrick McEown; the riveting Past Prime novel, written by Greg Rucka with pen-and-ink illustrations by Wagner; and the lush, painted Devil Quest, recounting Prime&’s search through an apocalyptic future for the seeds of his own past. Over five hundred pages of ultra-stylish art and story, culminating in &“A Grendel Primer,&” Wagner&’s A-to-Z overview of all things Grendel!
Grendel Omnibus Volume 5: Grendel Tales
by James Robinson Matt Wagner Darko MakanFrom the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, this anthology sees several industry giants stepping into the world of Grendel to tell their own tales of anger and vengeance in a strange, dystopian future—where the force of Grendel looms as a part of everyone&’s lives!Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the Grendel saga, these dark tales from multiple creative teams explore the violent, alarming future of the post-Orion Assante era. With over 400 pages of gripping narratives and stunning art, this omnibus volume features new cover art by Matt and Brennan Wagner and is reprinted for the first time in the standard comics size.Collects &“Devil Worship&” the first Grendel Tales short story from Grendel #40, Four Devils, One Hell #1 to #6, Devil&’s Hammer #1 to #3, The Devil in Our Midst #1 to #5, and Devils and Deaths #1 to #2.
Grendel Rising
by Gordon PhillipsGrendel is a troll who comes up from the world below to find love. But the passage is hard, and it’s only with the aid of a human named Ken that Grendel survives. Ken, a successful, thirty-ish software engineer, lives peacefully in the suburbs with his dog Jake. Though six feet tall, Ken has always secretly dreamed of meeting a man bigger than himself. In Grendel he finds this desire met in spectacular fashion.Grendel is attracted to Ken too, but before the pair have time to explore their feelings, an agent from the Federal Bureau of Geostasis arrives. He tells Ken the FBG have detected Grendel’s passage, which is a breach of security. They want to take Grendel into custody and send him to work in the mines. Ken defies the agent even though he knows it will lead to trouble. If Ken and Grendel are to have any possibility of staying together, they must find some way to elude these government forces.A whole new world is opening up for Ken, who always viewed himself as a law-abiding person. He feels helpless, but Grendel has some ideas about how to elude the FBG and stay together.
Grendel vs. The Shadow
by Matt WagnerSparks fly and bullets blaze when the original Grendel, Hunter Rose, is transported to 1930s New York and faces off with the original dark-night avenger, the Shadow! Two pulp-noir icons go head to head in a thrilling story written and drawn by legendary Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Grendel vs The Shadow channels the energy and swinging jazz of the 1930s, but pulls no punches as the criminal underworld is caught between two powerhouse personalities!
Grendel's Curse
by Alex ArcherA sword of legend in the hands of an extremist... Skalunda Barrow, Sweden, has long been rumored to be the final resting place of the legendary Nordic hero Beowulf. And there's something of Beowulf's that charismatic and zealous right-wing politician Karl Thorssen wants very badly. Intent on getting his hands on the mythical sword Nægling, Sweden's golden-boy politico puts together a team to excavate the barrow. A team that American archaeologist Annja Creed manages to finagle her way onto. She wouldn't miss this possible discovery for anything. With Nægling at his side, Thorssen could be invincible...a Nordic King Arthur. What his followers don't know-and Annja is beginning to suspect-is just how far Thorssen will go to achieve his rabid amibitions. When Thorssen marks Annja for death, she quickly realizes that this is much more than a political game. And the only way to survive is to match Thorssen's sword with her own.
The Grerks: Book 1 (Nelly the Monster Sitter #1)
by Kes GrayEver played fetch with a four-eyed Grerk or made pancakes with a giant orange squurm? Nelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact she babysits for them. Every night, Nelly the monster sitter looks after a new friend, but its never easy...Glug, the baby Grerk, has four eyes instead of two, two tongues instead of one and six legs instead of two...so giving him a bath is going to be six times the challenge.
The Grerks at No. 55: Book 1 (Nelly the Monster Sitter #1)
by Kes GrayNelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?''Because they never go out.''Why don't monsters ever go out?''Because they can never get a babysitter.'Ever played catch with a six-legged Gog, or made pancakes with an oozy orange Squurm? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny first book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Water Greeps.