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Odds and Gods
by Tom HoltThis is a comedy set in the Sunnyvoyde Residential Home. Wagner got it wrong. The Twilight of the Gods isn't really that cataclysmic. After all, there's a comfy chair, a welcoming fire and three meals a day.
Odds And Gods
by Tom HoltWagner got it wrong. The twilight of the gods isn't that cataclysmic. After all, there's a comfy chair, a warm fire and three meals a day at the Sunnyvoyde Residential Home. Passing the time with Aphrodite, who's still quite sprighty with the aid of her Zimmer frame, isn't heaven - but it's close.
Odds Are Good
by Bruce Coville Jane YolenBeloved for his hilarious and unexpectedly moving novels, Bruce Coville is also a master of the short story. These two collections, in one volume for the first time, feature eighteen tales of unusual breadth and emotional depth. This omnibus is a perfect introduction to Bruce Coville's magic for the uninitiated. Includes an introduction by Jane Yolen.
The Odds of Lightning
by Jocelyn DaviesA bolt of lightning inspires an incredible journey in this charming, magical realism adventure that takes four teens on an all-night journey through the streets of New York City.Extraordinary things happen when we least expect them. Tiny, Lu, Will and Nathaniel used to be best friends. Then life-defining events the summer before high school tore them apart. Now, three years later, they hardly talk anymore. Nathaniel has become obsessed with winning the prestigious science scholarship that his genius older brother once won. Will has risen from anonymity to popular soccer star. Lu grew into a brash, impetuous actress. And shy, poetic Tiny has slowly been fading away. But fate weaves their lives together again the night before the SATs, during a wild thunderstorm that threatens to shut down New York City. And lightning strikes. Before they know what's hit them, the four teens embark on an epic all-night adventure to follow their dreams, fall in and out of love, reconcile the past, and overcome the fears that have been driving them since that one lost summer. And by the time the sun rises, odds are they'll discover that there's a fine line between science and magic, and that the mysteries of love and friendship can't be explained.
Ode to Kirihito: New Omnibus Edition
by Osamu TezukaA promising young doctor, Kirihito Osanai visits a remote Japanese mountain village to investigate the source of the latest medical mystery. While he ends up traveling the world to discover what it takes to be cured of such a disease, a conspiracy back home attempts to explain away his absence. Hinging upon his fate are those of his loved ones: an unstable childhood friend and colleague trapped between factions of the medical establishment that nurtured him; a fiancée emotionally transformed by Kirihito&’s mysterious disappearance; and a stranger who becomes his guardian angel, a sensual circus-act performer with volatile psychological secrets.From plutocratic Taipei and racially divided South Africa to backwater Arabia and modern Osaka, ambition and desire beckon &“normal men&” to behave uglier than any beast. Riveting our attention on deformity and its acceptance like The Elephant Man by David Lynch, Ode to Kirihito examines the true worth of human beings through and beyond appearances.
Ödesförvrängaren
by Owen JonesUnder sommarsolståndet föddes en pojke på en farm i Wales. Han var menad för något stort, större än vad han själv anade. Men han visste inte hur han skulle komma dit. Inte förrän han träffade en clown som öppnade upp världen på ett sätt han aldrig kunnat drömma om; världen låg för hans fötter, skulle han våga ta steget ut?
Odin
by Steven Long RU-MOR RU-MORFrom the Thorsdrapa to the Marvel Thor and Avengers movies, Odin, the dark and mysterious lord of Valhalla, looms over all of the ancient tales of the Vikings. With his brothers, he formed the world from the body of a giant and then went on to seek greater wisdom by sacrificing himself on a tree and trading one of his eyes with a witch. With this vast wisdom, he sits upon his throne, peering into the nine worlds, seeking anything that might threaten his people. He rides over the battles of mortal men, deciding who shall live and die, and collecting worthy souls to come feast in his hall until the war at the end of time. This book retells the greatest of Odin's stories, and then places those stories within their historical and mythological context. It follows the figure of Odin through the centuries, showing how different times and cultures reinterpreted him, and explores the reasons why he is still such a popular figure today.
Odin's Child
by Siri PettersenAn epic fantasy trilogy from Norway about thousand-year-old secrets, forbidden romance, and what happens to those who make a deal with the devil comes at last to the United States! &“Imagine lacking something that everyone else has. Something that proves you belong to this world. Something so vital, that without it, you are nothing. A plague. A myth. A human.&” Fifteen winters old, Hirka learns that she is an Odin's child – a tailless rot from another world. Despised. Dreaded. And hunted. She no longer knows who she is, and someone wants to kill her to keep it a secret. But there are worse things than humans, and Hirka is not the only creature to have broken through the gates… &‘Odin&’s Child&’ is unique fantasy with Norse roots. An epic clash of xenophobia, blind faith and the right or will to lead. The first in a trilogy, Odin's Child is a thrilling modern fantasy epic.
Odin's Ravens: Book 2 (Blackwell Pages #2)
by K.L. Armstrong M.A. MarrSeven kids, Thor's hammer and a whole lot of Valkyries are the only things standing against the end of the world . . .When thirteen-year-olds Matt Thorsen and Fen and Laurie Brekke - modern descendents of Thor and Loki - discovered they were destined to take the places of the Norse gods in an epic battle against the apocalypse, they thought they knew how things would play out. Gather the other descendents, defeat a giant serpent and save the world. No problem, right?But their journey grinds to a halt when their friend Baldwin is poisoned. Matt, Fen and Laurie must travel to the murky Underworld to try and save him before they can continue with their quest to find Thor's hammer. Ahead lie colossal monsters and legendary battles . . . Will Matt and the other descendents do enough to become heroes in their own right?Authors K.L. Armstrong and M.A. Marr return to Blackwell in the epic sequel to Loki's Wolves with more explosive action, adventure and larger-than-life Norse legends.
Una odisea espacial: La saga completa
by Arthur C. ClarkeLos cuatro libros que componen una de las sagas más célebres de la ciencia-ficción reunidos en un volumen único. Los cuatro libros que componen la saga «Odisea espacial» -2001. Una odisea espacial; 2010. Odisea dos; 2061. Odisea tres y 3001. Odisea final- suponen uno de los grandes hitos de la literatura de ciencia-ficción y el relato, fantástico pero no fantasioso, de una de las mayores epopeyas de todos los tiempos. La aparición de un misterioso monolito negro es el eje sobre el cual gira una aventura que dura miles de años, desde los primeros pasos del hombre como tal hasta la conquista del espacio, la creación de inteligencias artificiales y el contacto con seres superiores cuya forma de vida nada tiene que ver con la que conocemos en la Tierra. La intriga, la acción y la desbordante imaginación propias del género confluyen en esta obra magna con el planteamientode las grandes cuestiones de la humanidad: ¿Quiénes somos? ¿Cuál es nuestra esencia? ¿Qué lugar ocupamos en el cosmos? Reseñas:«Lleno de la poesía, la imaginación científica y la agudeza propias de su autor.»The New Yorker «Clarke mezcla con maestría hallazgos, filosofía y un novedoso sentido del ritmo.»Time
Odonata: City of Night
by Jessica ZellmanVampires may think they are the ultimate predators...but they're wrong. Forty years ago, Katrina Templair forfeited her human life and became an Odonata, a creature that preys on vampires. Her world is black and white. Odonata are good. Vampires are bad. Humans...who cares about humans? But everything changes when she rescues a human. Abbey Marquez believes Katrina can enjoy more than the bloodlust that comes from killing vampires. The opportunity to prove Abbey's theory arises in the form of a vampire gang who takes the term "tourist trap" a little too literally. Katrina will not allow humans to be bartered as food, but defeating the gang means facing her own inner demons and four decades worth of nightmares. WARNING: This title contains strong language, sexual situations, nasty vampire on human violence and perfectly justified Odonata on vampire violence.77,284 Words
Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen: Odwar Vs. The Shadow Queen (The Intasimi Warriors #2)
by Shiko NguruWill Odwar learn the lesson that strength of heart is the most powerful strength of all? After their spectacular showdown against the Red Oloibon, Odwar and his friends are hoping for a bit of a breather. But Odwar has to find his Entasim—the powerful heirloom inherited from his warrior ancestor—and he has to find it now. The Shadow Queen, raging with anger at having been trapped in the shadow world for so long, has a new target in her sights. Can Odwar and his friends stop her from feeding on humanity's darkest emotions and breaking into the light? An action-packed story of bravery and determination, this second book in the monster-filled world of a parallel Nairobi shows us that when physical strength fails us, strength of heart will conquer all.
Odyssey: Fractured Kingdom, Book 2 (Fractured Kingdom)
by M.L. FergusA shocking truth has come to light that will change the kingdom . . . but can Persephone and Azriel survive long enough to see it through? The epic YA romantic fantasy continues in the sequel to Prophecy and the second book of the Fractured Kingdom trilogy.In the final moments of Prophecy, a truth was revealed to Persephone and Azriel—one that could change everything forever. For her. For him. For them. For the entire kingdom.But the murderous Regent Mordesius wants this truth buried and them along with it. Cornered and out of options, Azriel boldly bargains: release them, and they will seek out the mythical healing pool. Mordesius agrees but warns that if they do not find it, he'll make those dearest to them suffer—starting with King Finnius. Persephone has never needed Azriel's teasing warmth more, but she is discovering that there is a price to pay for having broken past promises. Together, the pair set off on a journey that will take them to the farthest corners of the kingdom. Danger will ever lie ahead and behind them; they will battle men and beasts alike.Will Persephone and Azriel survive these perils? And will this quest see their romance grow cold—or will it burn hotter than ever?Odyssey is the dramatic, heartpounding second book in the atmospheric, deeply romantic and epic Fractured Kingdom trilogy.
Odyssey
by Keith Laumer Eric FlintBilly Danger had gone past hitting the skids -- now he was freezing to death in a blizzard. So he took shelter in a corn silo that turned out to be a disguised alien starship, and woke up light years from Earth.
Odyssey (Academy Series, Book #5)
by Jack McdevittJack McDevitt's Academy series features Priscilla Hutchins, a starship captain, and Gregory Macallister, a cynical journalist, who are both involved with a space development agency whose funds are being cut as Earth's government struggles with the effects of long neglected environmental problems. The Academy's starships find that planets within reach are almost devoid of intelligent life. However, scientists discover a series of extinct civilizations in a pattern that suggests that a menace from the heart of the galaxy periodically sweeps through Earth's star region with deadly effects. The series consists, thus far, of six novels, several of which have been Nebula finalists. They are, in order, as follows: The Engines of God, Deepsix, Chindi, Omega, Odyssey, and Cauldron. From the book jacket: Multiple Nebula Award-finalist Jack McDevitt returns to the world of Chindi and Omega-and humanity's struggle with its own existence. To boost waning interest in interstellar travel, a mission is sent into deep space to learn the truth about "moonriders," the strange lights supposedly being seen in nearby systems. But the team soon discovers that their odyssey is no mere public-relations ploy, for the moonriders are not a harmless phenomenon. They are very, very dangerous-in a way that no one could possibly have imagined.
Odyssey
by Jack McdevittTo boost waning interest in interstellar travel, a mission is sent into deep space to learn the truth about "moonriders," the strange lights supposedly being seen in nearby systems. But Academy pilot Valentina Kouros and the team of the starship Salvator will soon discover that their odyssey is no mere public-relations ploy, for the moonriders are not a harmless phenomenon. They are very, very dangerous-in a way that no one could possibly have imagined.
Odyssey (Isaac Asimov's Robot City, Book #1)
by Michael P. Kube-McDowell Isaac AsimovA man without memory, stranded on an icy asteroid. His only chance for survival is locked within a band of mining robots searching for a mysterious object called the Key to Perihelion.
Odyssey (Academy #5)
by Jack McDevitt'Why read Jack McDevitt? The question should be: Who among us is such a slow pony that s/he isn't reading McDevitt?' Harlan EllisonTo boost waning interest in interstellar travel, a mission is sent into deep space to learn the truth about 'moonriders', the strange lights supposedly being seen in nearby systems. But the team soon discovers that their odyssey is no mere public-relations ploy, for the moonriders are no harmless phenomenon. They are very, very dangerous ... in a way that no one could possibly have imagined.'McDevitt's energetic, character-driven prose serves double duty by exploring Earth's future political climate and forecasting the potential dangers awaiting humanity among the stars' Booklist
Odyssey of Nine
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenWard Jackson and his wife make an incredible spaceship journey, exploring every planet in the solar system from Mercury to Pluto, in an attempt to unravel the cosmic mathematical mystery of the number 9 by finding machines and clues buried on each planet by a long-vanished alien race. Jackson believes that the ninth son of a ninth sun should have the inherent gift of leading his race to domination if the continuity was not broken. A rousing interplanetary odyssey based in the odd facts surrounding the number 9 as outlined in the famous Ripley's Omnibus Believe it Or Not.
Odyssey of Nine
by John Russell Fearn Vargo StattenA classic SF title from the prolific pulp author John Russell Fearn, writing here as Vargo Statten.
Odyssey to the Center of Hyperspace: Phase One
by John Haga Melanie HagaOdyssey to the Center of Hyperspace was conceived as a bold, escalating, action packed, adventure story. It is filled with mystery, sensuality, intrigue and mesmerizing mysterious places that will take the intrepid reader far beyond the norm of perceived realities. The story begins when two university professors, one a world-renowned, quirky female archeologist and the other a brilliant, comic book reading, male astrophysicist-also employed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab on campus-combine talents to search for a mythological artifact. Unknown to the professors, two thousand years ago a fledgling King from a lost civilization put together a team of scientist, including his most knowledgeable astronomer, to hunt for the same phenomenal object. The chapters precisely alternate between the modern day and the ancient times as both teams, two thousand years apart, frantically look for clues that might lead them to their goal. What happens as the two groups progress, is only the beginning of a perilous journey that has startling unforseen consequences for the past and present.
Odyssey to the Center of Hyperspace: Phase Two
by Melanie Haga John HagaSomething is afoot on this quaking planet and we are under its quakening step. The pace of the story accelerates and propels the reader forward as the mystery and intrigue deepens for both team of scientist in the past and present, after they discover an ancient alieb craft capable of instantly transporting the occupants to any place in the Unviverse. In the present, astrophysicist Dr. Tom Surge and renowned archeologist DR. Tessera Clay Strike out on a Perilous journey to unravel the purpose of the craft and connectios of the Mayans. In the past, a brilliant Mayan King named Pakal and his group of experts take on a different task after being warned by a daring aquation creature of an approaching threat and possible invasion of his kingdom by an alien species. The chapters precisely alternate between modern day and ancient times while both teams utilizing the amazing space craft to uncover the impending hyper dimensional menace that threatens Earth and our galaxy. How to stop the looming catastrophe paramount for the survival of all.
Of All Possible Worlds
by William TennIt was a good job and Max Alben knew whom he had to thank for it-his great-grandfather. "Good old Giovanni Albeni," he muttered as he hurried into the laboratory slightly ahead of the escorting technicians, all of them, despite the excitement of the moment, remembering to bob their heads deferentially at the half-dozen full-fleshed and hard-faced men lolling on the couches that had been set up around the time machine.
Of All Possible Worlds (Gateway Essentials #401)
by William TennSuppose... a man who was blasted into our time from the future arrived without any clothes? Suppose... a man who craved the love of beautiful women got too much of it? Suppose... a conscientious young realtor refused to rent a floor in an office building because it didn't exist? On such faintly horrifying, delightfully absurd speculations are some of these stories founded. With a keen satiric touch William Tenn uses his insight into contemporary life as a springboard into an absolutely believable, if slightly wacky, future.
Of Alliance and Rebellion
by Micah PersellA loyal soldier of the Garden of Eden, Anahita is faced with a daunting mission: to slay the three imprisoned immortals who ate from the Tree of Eternal Life. But her Temptation is among these immortals, and once she lays eyes on him, her spirit wars with the Compulsion to both kill and protect him.After close to nine years of imprisonment and torture, Max Wright is scarred both inside and out. His only driving force is to protect himself and his fellow prisoners from further harm. When a beautiful angel appears in his cell, he’s inexplicably drawn to her, and desire burns between them. Yet, he fears that succumbing to his passion will only lead to ruin.But rebellion is brewing among the angels, and shocking betrayals have dire consequences. Can Max and Ana protect their hearts and their eternal love?Sensuality Level: Sensual