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Opal Moonbaby: Opal Moonbaby
by Maudie SmithMartha's decided friends are stupid. Especially if they're anything like Colette and Chloe. She never wants another friend. Ever.But it's the first day of the summer holidays, and there's not that much to do... until she spots a strange little furry creature who leads her to Opal Moonbaby. Opal's been sent down from her planet on a mission: to work out what on earth people are (and my goodness - people are strange) and to make a friend.Read by Chris Barrie. To his legions of fans across the world, Chris is best known as Rimmer - the Red Dwarf character who made love only once in his life. To others he is Hilary, Angelina Jolie's butler in Tomb Raider; or Gordon Brittas, the most irritating manager in the history of the British leisure centre industry. After moving to London from his native Northern Ireland, Chris started out in the comedy clubs as an impressionist then he was picked up by the producers of Spitting Image, and he went on to provide the voices for a stream of characters from HRH Prince Charles to Paul Daniels. Other acting roles include the part of Alexander Pope in the Channel 4 production of Handel: Honour, Profit and Pleasure, Zastrozzi, televised in April 1986 and a lead role in Plague of Goodness, the controversial Radio 4 Monday Play.(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Open Sesame
by Tom HoltThere was something wrong! Just as the boiling water was about to be poured on his head and the man with the red book appeared and his life flashed before his eyes, Akram the Terrible, the most feared thief in Baghdad, knew this had happened before. Many times. And he was damned if he was going to let it happen again. Just because he was a character in a story didn't mean that it always had to end this way. Meanwhile, back in Southampton, it's a bit of a shock for Michelle when she puts on her Aunt Fatima's ring and the computer and the telephone start to bitch at her for past misdemeanors. But that's nothing compared to the story that her kitchen appliances have to tell her.
Open Sesame
by Tom Holt'Tom Holt stands out on his own... If you haven't read any Tom Holt, go out and buy one now. But don't blame me for any laughter-induced injuries.' - VECTOR'Witty and eccentric... dazzling, neat, frivolous.' - TIME OUTThere was something wrong! Just as the boiling water was about to be poured on his head and the man with the red book appeared and his life flashed before his eyes, Akram the Terrible, the most feared thief in Baghdad, knew this had happened before. Many times. And he was damned if he was going to let it happen again. Just because he was a character in a story didn't mean that it always had to end this way. Meanwhile, back in Southampton, it's a bit of a shock for Michelle when she puts on her Aunt Fatima's ring and the computer and the telephone start to bitch at her for past misdemeanors. But that's nothing compared to the story that her kitchen appliances have to tell her.From one of the best-loved comic writers in fantasy fiction comes another absurdly witty title - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett.Books by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
Open Sesame
by Tom Holt'Tom Holt stands out on his own... If you haven't read any Tom Holt, go out and buy one now. But don't blame me for any laughter-induced injuries.' - VECTOR'Witty and eccentric... dazzling, neat, frivolous.' - TIME OUTThere was something wrong! Just as the boiling water was about to be poured on his head and the man with the red book appeared and his life flashed before his eyes, Akram the Terrible, the most feared thief in Baghdad, knew this had happened before. Many times. And he was damned if he was going to let it happen again. Just because he was a character in a story didn't mean that it always had to end this way. Meanwhile, back in Southampton, it's a bit of a shock for Michelle when she puts on her Aunt Fatima's ring and the computer and the telephone start to bitch at her for past misdemeanors. But that's nothing compared to the story that her kitchen appliances have to tell her.From one of the best-loved comic writers in fantasy fiction comes another absurdly witty title - perfect for fans of Douglas Adams or Terry Pratchett.Books by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling SidewaysLittle PeopleSong for NeroMeadowlandBarkingBlonde BombshellThe Management Style of the Supreme BeingsAn Orc on the Wild Side
Open Wide (Katie Kazoo Switcheroo #23)
by Nancy KrulikHere a funny adventure that kids can really sink their teeth into! When Emma's brother Matthew overhears Katie talking about how awful going to the dentist is, he's terrified. So Katie accompanies him to Dr. Sang in the hopes of calming Matthew down.
Open Wide (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #23)
by Nancy KrulikHere's a funny adventure that kids can really sink their teeth into! When Emma W. 's little brother Matthew overhears Katie talking about how awful going to the dentist is, he's terrified! So Katie accompanies him to Dr. Sang's in the hopes of calming Matthew down. Then in less time than it takes to say "open wide," she herself turns into the dentist! A predicament, to be sure, but one that ends with a smile. .
Opening Atlantis
by Harry TurtledoveNew York Times bestselling author Harry Turtledove has intrigued readers with such thought-provoking "what if. . . " scenarios as a conquered Elizabethan England in Ruled Britannia and a Japanese occupation of Hawaii in Days of Infamy and End of the Beginning. Now, in the first of a brand-new trilogy, he rewrites the history of the world with the existence of an eighth continent: Atlantis.<P> Atlantis lies between Europe and the east coast of Terranova. For many years, the vast natural resources of this land of opportunity have lured dreamers from around the globe, offering a new beginning for those willing to brave the wonders of the unexplored territory. It is a new world indeed, ripe for discovery, for plunder, and eventually for colonization. But will its settlers destroy the very wonders they journeyed to Atlantis to find?
Opening Atlantis
by Harry TurtledoveAtlantis lies between Europe and the east coast of Terranova. For many years, this land of opportunity has lured dreamers from around the globe with its natural resources, offering a new beginning for those willing to brave the wonders of the unexplored territory. It is a new world indeed, ripe for discovery, for plunder, and eventually for colonisation. But will its settlers destroy the very wonders the journeyed to Atlantis to find?
Opening Wonders (Tales of the PanCosmos)
by Rajnar VajraCountless un-parallel universes intersect in a place where science and magic function perfectly. A Crossroads World. A world that holds a fantastic and deadly secret. An ultra-advanced species, the Common, govern this world and invite other advanced species to set up enclaves where the planet's extraordinary properties draw an assortment of gods and demons like supernatural moths to a flame. The first human allowed there, Professor David Goldberg, is secretly tasked by Earth&’s governments to observe the Common.But Goldberg&’s mission might not be as secret as he thinks. Someone or something with unknown motivations sends truly terrifying monsters bent on taking him down. Opening Wonders. Fantasy, science fiction, mythology, adventure, mystery, rich history—and more.
Operación Apocalipsis
by Karlos San Pedro Vitutia Sonador SnowEn 2025, el libre albedrío ya no se puede dar por sentado. Nuevos poderes económicos han surgido de las cenizas de la antigua civilización, y el 90% de la población tiene implantes cerebrales. El nuevo orden mundial excluye cualquier desobediencia contra las autoridades. Los pocos que no tienen implantes cerebrales pronto se encuentran lidiando con la Agencia para el Rastreo de los Ilocalizables. Entre estos fugitivos sin hogar o país existe un pequeño grupo conocido como Yuyuan. Con el objetivo de desarrollar un esfuerzo audaz contra los tiránicos poderes gobernantes y cambiar el futuro de toda la humanidad, luchan contra la Agencia y su despiadado director, Shimi Levy, quien hará todo lo que esté en su poder para detenerlos. Avanzando a una velocidad vertiginosa por los cinco continentes, Operación Apocalipsis es una apuesta segura para los fanáticos de las teorías conspirativas y los thrillers llenos de acción.
Operador de Call Center
by Sebastián Rodolfo Peña H.M.S. PereiraHenrique P. es otro joven que fue a estudiar a Lisboa y entra en el mundo del trabajo temporario y de los call centers, en el servicio de atención al cliente de una empresa de telecomunicaciones. Mientras trabaja como operador en la capital portuguesa Henrique se va cruzando con un sinnúmero de personas, desde los intelectuales académicos hasta artistas fallidos o vencidos por la vida de su joven generación. Por la calles de la capital, comidas extravagantes, noches vacías, horas perdidas en el Bingo, cuartos alquilados y pasiones frustradas el libro acompaña a Henrique en la dura tarea de sobrevivir en una Lisboa pequeña.
Operation Bunny: The Detective Agency's First Case (The Fairy Detective Agency #1)
by Sally GardnerEmily Vole makes headline news in the first weeks of her life, when she is found in an abandoned hatbox in Stanstead Airport. Then, only a few years later, her neighbour Mrs String dies leaving Emily a mysterious inheritance: an old shop, a small bunch of golden keys and a cat called Fidget. In the shop Emily discovers drawers full of fairy wings and the beginning of an adventure of a lifetime as the old Fairy Detective Agency comes back to life. It is up to Emily to reopen the shop, and recall the fairies to duty. Together they must embark on their first mystery to find Emily Vole's real parents and do battle with their great fairy-snatching enemy, Harpula.Read by Simon Russell Beale. Simon Russell Beale has starred on stage, screen and TV and has been described as one of the greatest stage actors of his generation. He has been in numerous roles for The Royal Shakespeare Company and has won the Lawrence Olivier Theatre Award 3 times. In 2003 he was appointed a CBE. In 2008 Simon made his début as a television presenter, fronting the BBC Four series Sacred Music with Harry Christophers .He has read numerous audiobooks including Orion's Don't Cook Cinderella by Francesca Simon.(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Operation Chaos
by Poul AndersonSteve Matuckek Book 1In a war waged against Black Magic, the fact that Steve is a werewolf and his wife is a highly skilled witch is not unusual. But their adventures prove very unusual, even for their world, when they are given the task of neutralizing an enemy's ultimate weapon - the world's most powerful demon.
Operation Chaos (The Forgotten Five #5)
by Lisa McMannX-Men meets Spy Kids in the fifth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.The Forgotten Five and their friends are reeling in the aftermath of the raid on Magdalia Palacio's campaign rally—an attack masterminded by her corrupt opponent President Fuerte and his henchmen. Birdie is in the hospital with a head injury, and under arrest for stealing a police horse in her attempt to evade capture. Separated from her friends—and not even allowed to see her mother—how can Birdie escape when she is utterly alone? Then the Librarian is taken captive in the heavily guarded palace dungeon after Fuerte discovers she's been acting as a double agent. What will they do without their trusted mentor?Luckily, the five have been honing their supernatural abilities, and it's Brix who takes the lead, forging an unlikely alliance and putting together a plan. Does the group have what it takes to rescue their friends and even the odds in the president's all-out war against Estero's supernaturals?
Operation Chaos and Operation Luna
by Poul AndersonWerewolf Steve Matuchek and witch Ginny Graylock defend America in this fantasy duology from the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author. Operation Chaos: In a world where magic is real, werewolf Steve Matuchek and powerful witch Virginia Graylock are paired together in the war to stop the invading Caliphate forces from taking over America. Their mission: stop the enemy from unleashing their superweapon—a genie in a bottle. And that is only the beginning of an adventure that will take them quite literally to Hell and back . . . &“Operation Chaos was one of the truly fine fantasies of the 1970s, a fantasy whose magic was so splendidly engineered that you felt it was as logical—and as likely—as our real technology.&” —Harry Turtledove &“A great read, from a master writer at the top of his game.&” —GirlsWithGuns.org Operation Luna: Now married with three rambunctious children, Steve and Ginny once again find themselves fighting for their country as they try to stop a plot to sabotage America&’s first manned mission to the moon (in an alternate history timeline, that is). But they will need help from a loyal cadre of magical allies if they hope to avert a catastrophe . . . &“An enjoyable tale by a veteran writer who knows exactly what he&’s doing.&” —Publishers Weekly
Operation Columbus
by Hugh WaltersAfter the radiation bombardment from those mysterious structures on the Moon - chronicled in The Domes of Pico - it was inevitable, of course, that a lunar landing would have to be made; and Chris thought, too, that it was inevitable that he should be chosen for the job. But things didn't work out quite as planned. There was an American candidate for the honour of piloting the first Western rocket to the Moon; and the Russians had their own schemes for turning it into a Soviet satellite...
Operation Columbus
by Hugh WaltersAfter the radiation bombardment from those mysterious structures on the Moon - chronicled in The Domes of Pico - it was inevitable, of course, that a lunar landing would have to be made; and Chris thought, too, that it was inevitable that he should be chosen for the job. But things didn't work out quite as planned. There was an American candidate for the honour of piloting the first Western rocket to the Moon; and the Russians had their own schemes for turning it into a Soviet satellite...
Operation Destiny
by Sarah Hadley BrookLiving on Snow Hope Island has its perks: it’s beautiful, the community is like a family, and if you’re an elf but find the North Pole too busy, it’s the ideal place. Still, Noel is lonely. He loves running Frosty’s Diner and he has a cat, but he wants more.When Charlie Claus shows up on the island, Noel is instantly attracted to him. The more time Noel spends with him, the more he falls for Charlie. Would Charlie ever give up his life and move to the island permanently?
Operation Do-Over
by Gordon KormanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious new high-concept friendship story in the vein of Back to the Future. Perfect for fans of Korman’s Restart. Mason and Ty were once the very best of friends, like two nerdy sides of the same coin . . . until seventh grade, when Ava Petrakis came along. Now Mason can trace everything bad in his life to that terrible fight they had over the new girl. The one thing he’d give anything for is a do-over. But that can’t happen in real life—can it?As a science kid, Mason knows do-overs are impossible, so he can’t believe it when he wakes up from a freak accident and finds himself magically transported back to seventh grade. His parents aren’t yet divorced and his beloved sheepdog is still alive. Best of all, he and Ty haven’t had their falling-out yet.It makes no logical sense, but Mason is determined to use this second chance to not only save his friendship (and his dog!) but do other things differently—like trying out for the football team and giving new friends a chance. There’s just one person he’ll be avoiding at all costs: Ava. But despite his best efforts, will he be able to stop the chain of events that made his previous life implode?
Operation Dragon
by Bill Groshelle Brendan CahillA retro sci-fi pulp adventure set in the Pacific during World War II pitting humans against dinosaurs!Three American soldiers--a disgraced ex-cop, a mobster trying to escape his past, and an intelligence officer with mysterious motives--investigate a top-secret Japanese superweapon: a deadly force of trained dinosaurs! A mash-up of wisecracking noir and butt-kicking action!
Operation Earthworm
by Joe ArchibaldSeptimus Spink didn't need to read Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth." He had more amazing ideas of his own.
Operation Glitter Hero (Hotel Transylvania: The Series)
by Natalie ShawWendy stretches herself a little too thin when trying to protect her friends in this hilarious novel based on an episode of the hit Disney Channel show Hotel Transylvania: The Series.Talk about a sticky situation! When Dr. Gillman saves Wendy’s life she feels forever indebted to him. Actually, all he did was remove gum from her ponytail but she is super grateful nonetheless. Wendy’s selfless nature plus the Blob family’s code of honor compels her to be by his side 24/7 until she finds a way to save his life. The good doctor prefers to fly solo, so he turns to Mavis. Surely she’ll know what to do. Mavis is happy to help, but her scheme doesn’t exactly go as planned. Before long Wendy is racing around trying to save everyone at the hotel. In doing so she literally spreads herself too thin—attaching blobettes (mini versions of herself) to whomever she encounters. Will Mavis figure out a way to restore Wendy to her whole, adorable self? ™ & © 2018 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Operation Haystack
by Frank HerbertIt's hard to ferret out a gang of fanatics; it would, obviously, be even harder to spot a genetic line of dedicated men. But the problem Orne had was one step tougher than that! A science fiction classic from Frank Herbert, author of DUNE!
Operation Haystack
by Frank HerbertIt's hard to ferret out a gang of fanatics; it would, obviously, be even harder to spot a genetic line of dedicated men. But the problem Orne had was one step tougher than that!
Operation Interstellar
by George O. SmithPaul Grayson walked the city street slowly. He was sauntering towards the spaceport, but he was in no hurry. He had allowed himself plenty of time to breathe the fresh spring air, to listen to the myriad of sounds made by his fellow men, and to revel in the grand freedom that being out in the open gave him. Soon enough he would be breathing canned air, pungent with the odor of compressor oil and the tang of the greenery used to replenish the oxygen, unable to walk freely more than a few dozen steps, and unable to see what lies beyond his viewports.