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The Big Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters: Three Unofficial Adventures
by Megan Miller Cara StevensPhoenix, a young miner girl, has never known her parents. She has always dreamed of something greater, of seeing the world outside her village and the magical forest that lies just beyond the walls. One day she takes the risk—just a quick hop over the walls—but her forbidden trip changes the course of her life. Thrust into a world of zombies, creepers, witches, and magical monks, Phoenix finds the adventure she craved, but will she find the bravery she needs to save not only her village but the entire Overworld? Containing The Quest for the Golden Apple, Revenge of the Zombie Monks, and The Ender Eye Prophecy, The Big Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters will enchant readers of all ages who love playing Minecraft and love stories full of action, adventure, and bravery. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters: More Than 2000 Hilarious Jokes and Riddles about Booby Traps, Creepers, Mobs, Skeletons, and More! (Jokes for Minecrafters)
by Brian Boone Michele Hollow Jordon Hollow Steven Hollow“Dig in” to your favorite Minecraft jokes! All your favorite Minecraft jokes are now in one place! This collection of three titles from the Jokes for Minecrafters series brings you over two thousand puns, one-liners, and wisecracks about all your favorites from the world of Minecraft. From ghasts and endermen to zombies and creepers, no mob is safe from the punchlines in this laugh-a-minute collection. Included titles are: Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706330), Hilarious Jokes for Minecrafters (9781510706323), Uproarious Riddles for Minecrafters (9781510727175). This ginormous joke book for kids ages 5 and up comes complete with silly illustrations to make these jokes even funnier. Whether you're at home or at school, you can have all your friends and family in stitches with The Big Book of Jokes for Minecrafters!
The Big Book of Modern Fantasy
by Ann Vandermeer Jeff VanderMeerFrom Ann and Jeff VanderMeer comes The Big Book of Modern Fantasy: a true horde of tales sure to delight fans, scholars -- even the greediest of dragons. A VINTAGE ORIGINAL.Step through a shimmering portal . . . a worn wardrobe door . . . a schism in sky . . . into a bold new age of fantasy. When worlds beyond worlds became a genre unto itself. From the swinging sixties to the strange, strange seventies, the over-the-top eighties to the gnarly nineties--and beyond, into the twenty-first century--the VanderMeers have found the stories and the writers from around the world that reinvented and revitalized the fantasy genre after World War II. The stories in this collection represent twenty-two different countries, including Russia, Argentina, Nigeria, Columbia, Pakistan, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, China, the Philippines, and the Czech Republic. Five have never before been translated into English.From Jorge Luis Borges to Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Moorcock to Angela Carter, Terry Pratchett to Stephen King, the full range and glory of the fantastic are on display in these ninety-one stories in which dragons soar, giants stomp, and human children should still think twice about venturing alone into the dark forest.Completing Ann and Jeff VanderMeer's definitive The Big Book of Classic Fantasy, this companion volume to takes the genre into the twenty-first century with ninety-one astonishing, mind-bending stories.
The Big Book of Science Fiction
by Jeff Vandermeer Ann VandermeerQuite possibly the GREATEST science-fiction collection of ALL TIME--past, present, and FUTURE! What if life was never-ending? What if you could change your body to adapt to an alien ecology? What if the Pope was a robot? Spanning galaxies and millennia, this must-have anthology showcases classic contributions from H.G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Octavia Butler, and Kurt Vonnegut alongside a century of the eccentrics, rebels, and visionaries who have inspired generations of readers. Within its pages, find beloved worlds of space opera, hard SF, cyberpunk, the new wave, and more. Learn the secret history of science fiction, from literary icons who wrote SF to authors from over 25 countries, some never before translated into English. In THE BIG BOOK OF SCIENCE FICTION, literary power couple Ann and Jeff VanderMeer transport readers from Mars to Mechanopolis, planet Earth to parts unknown. Read the genre that predicted electric cars, travel to the moon, and the modern smart phone. We've got the worlds if you've got the time. Including: · Legendary tales from Isaac Asimov and Ursula LeGuin!· An unearthed sci-fi story from W.E.B. DuBois!· The first publication of the work of cybernetic visionary David R. Bunch in 20 years!· A rare and brilliant novella by Chinese international sensation Liu Cixin!Plus:· Aliens!· Space battles!· Robots!· Technology gone wrong!· Technology gone right!
The Big Break
by Mark TatulliA full-color graphic novel about growing up, growing apart, and monster hunting, perfect for fans of Real Friends and All's Faire in Middle School.Andrew and Russ are best friends obsessed with finding the legendary Jersey Devil that supposedly lives in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, right in their own backyards. They're even making a movie about their desperate search for any sign of the mythical creature. But when Russ starts spending less time on their movie, and more time with artsy, first-chair violinist Tara, Andrew feels the cracks in their friendship begin to form.Suddenly, all of Andrew's favorite things are too babyish for Russ, and Andrew is left trying to figure out where he belongs without his best friend by his side. Then a rash of Jersey Devil sightings excite their small town, and the boys are thrown back together on a fevered hunt. Can Andrew and Russ put aside their differences for one last chance to find the monster of their dreams, or will the break in their friendship be too big to mend? <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
The Big Cowhuna
by Mike LitwinWhen Chuck and Dakota find a magic seashell complete with a wish-granting genie inside, their first wish is for a never-ending supply of chocolate-covered bananas. But when Dakota wishes to become a REAL cow so he doesn't have to wear his cowmouflage anymore, things get messy and the residents of Bermooda mistake him for an imposter! The boys soon discover that the magic seashell is having some fun with them by creating panic and havoc across the island. Can Chuck and Dakota work together to get everything back to normal before all the cows go mad?
The Big Cry Wolf
by Nina S. GoodenRoux has never been happier in her life. As a human living among wolves, she's ready to tackle the job of earning their respect and approval. Her mate, Aldrich, is a sinfully sensual Alpha with the ability to light her up with just one look. It's a shiny new start, a fresh chance to have all the things she never thought she would: love, acceptance, and security.She never expected it to be easy, but she didn't think it would be murder.When the confusing world of wolf politics and caste expectations takes a deadly turn, she finds herself in the midst of a brewing war where only she can find the true instigator. There are other shifter-races in the forest surrounding Harmony, and if she doesn't stop this war, conflict will shake them all.To make matters worse, no matter how hard she tries, she cannot re-summon the Blut-kette. Aldrich, needs the mystical red riding hood to remain sane, and every day he is without it, he loses a little more of himself to the battle between man and beast.It's up to her to conquer the warring energies within her and the Pack. She has to ... or she will lose everything.
The Big Empty
by J. B. StephensOne year ago, a devastating plague called Strain 7 killed three quarters of the human race. Around the world, power systems failed and supply chains screeched to a halt. The surviving population of the United States has been relocated to the coasts; the heartland is now a wasteland called The Big Empty. But seven teens trying to put their lives back together will learn that the abandoned zone holds danger, secrets, and above all, hope.
The Big Engine
by Fritz LeiberHave you found out about the Big Engine? It's all around us, you know--can't you hear it even now?
The Big Family
by Diego Galan RuizThe Great Family by Diego Galán Ruiz A strange sect called The Big Family. After Carlos' death and the disappearance of her boyfriend, Javier, Charlotte decides to investigate on her own. She is convinced that everything that has happened is related to the online game "The End of the Internet" and will not stop until she enters the sect and discovers all the details of how it works. Will she manage to see Javier again and find the real culprits or will she also fall into the network of the organization? "The Big Family" is a fantastic novel with a touch of a crime novel, which in each unexpected twist will manage to confuse the reader.
The Big Fix: A Novel (Ciel Halligan #3)
by Linda GrimesLinda Grimes's sexy and hilarious urban fantasy series that began with In a Fix and Quick Fix continues in The Big Fix.Aura adaptor extraordinaire Ciel Halligan, who uses her chameleon-like abilities to fix her clients' problems—as them—is filling in on set for action superstar Jackson Gunn, whose snake phobia is standing in the way of his completing his latest mega-millions Hollywood blockbuster. There's only one thing Jack fears more than snakes, and that's the possibility of his fans finding out he screams at the sight of one. Going from hero to laughing stock isn't part of his career plan. Seems like a simple enough job to Ciel, who doesn't particularly like snakes, but figures she can tolerate an afternoon with them, for the right price—which Jack is offering, and then some. What she doesn't count on is finding out that while she was busy wrangling snakes for him, his wife was busy getting killed. When Ciel goes to break the sad news to the star, she finds out Jack was AWOL from her client hideaway at the time of the murder. Ciel begins to suspect Jack's phobia was phony, and that he only hired her to provide him with an alibi—but if she goes to the police, she'll have to explain how she knows he wasn't really on set. Up against a wall, Ciel calls on her best-friend-turned-love-interest Billy, and her not-so-ex-crush Mark, to help her set up the sting of a lifetime.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Big Flush (The Area 51 Files #2)
by Julie BuxbaumA killer space toilet is hurtling toward Area 51, courtesy of a mystery traitor on base, and things are about to get messy if Sky and her friends can&’t solve the case. Don&’t miss book two in the Edgar Award nominated Area 51 Files series!&“Epically fun!&”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthSky Patel-Baum, Area 51&’s latest arrival, thought she had finally figured out her strange new home. Sure, there are aliens everywhere, and her new BFF Elvis is from the planet Galzoria. But it turns out things can still get weirder. Because some special visitors just arrived with a warning: Area 51 is in danger!A hunk of space junk is headed right for the base! And it&’s not just any hunk of junk! It&’s a giant toilet! Even worse? A traitor on base is working with angry aliens to coordinate the attack.With one case already under their belts, Sky and her friends are on a mission to save Area 51. But what happens if their investigation goes down the toilet? That would stink!
The Big Freeze (Diary of an Ice Princess #4)
by Christina SoontornvatA fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school?The time has come for Princess Lina to choose her special magical weather specialty. Her cousin Jack Frost makes amazing snowflakes. Her Uncle Lee forms ice caves in glaciers. Her Great-Aunt Sunder creates winter storms on polar seas.Gulp.Everyone has chosen something so impressive. Lina's not sure what she's going to do-- but she's determined to make her mark in a big way!
The Big Freeze (Little Golden Book)
by Billy WrecksWhen the Frost Giants try to bury New York under a blizzard, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor team up to save the day! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book featuring some of their favorite Marvel Super Heroes.
The Big Freeze (Marvel)
by Marvel PressWhen the Frost Giants try to bury New York under a blizzard, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor team up to save the day! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book featuring some of their favorite Marvel Super Heroes.
The Big Freeze (The Amazing Adventures of Batman!)
by Laurie S. SuttonBatman and Robin team up to stop Gotham City's coldest criminal: Mr. Freeze! He's on a cold-hearted crime wave in a new, high-tech suit. Can the Dynamic Duo catch this supervillain before the case goes cold, or will he slip through their hands like ice? Find out in this action-packed early chapter book for the youngest of readers.
The Big Front Yard: And Other Stories (The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak #2)
by Clifford D. Simak David W. WixonTales of the unknown in which a fix-it man crosses into another dimension--and more Hiram Taine is a handyman who can fix anything. When he isn't fiddling with his tools, he is roaming through the woods with his dog, Towser, as he has done for as long as he can remember. He likes things that he can understand. But when a new ceiling appears in his basement--a ceiling that appears to have the ability to repair television sets so they're better than before--he knows he has come up against a mystery that no man can solve. Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novelette, "The Big Front Yard" is a powerful story about what happens when an ordinary man finds reality coming apart around him. Along with the other stories in this collection, it is some of the most lyrical science fiction ever published. Each story includes an introduction by David W. Wixon, literary executor of the Clifford D. Simak estate and editor of this ebook.
The Big Game (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #4)
by Sandy SchofieldWhen Quark holds a poker tournament on Deep Space NineTM someone from almost every sentient race -- Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans, Vulcans, Ferengi -- shows up for what is sure to be the highest-stakes game of all time. But when one player is killed, the stakes get higher than even these big-money players had counted on. With the station rocked by subspace waves that threaten its destruction, Commander Sisko and Security Chief Odo must hunt down the killer in time to save the players, a killer who has information that can save those onboard Deep Space Nine from the invisible enemy they do not even know they face, a killer who holds all the cards...
The Big Game from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #26)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Hubie's class has to play a football game against the older kids in school. But how can they even think of winning when the only touchdowns they score are for the other team? Even their fancy uniforms can't save them this time.
The Big Jump
by Evelyn E. SmithHe was quite the most important man in all of human history. If only he hadn&’t crossed himself up so terrifyingly everywhere. Time travel is tricker than it looks. Evelyn E. Smith is best known as the author of the Miss Melville mysteries. From 1952 to 1969 she wrote dozens of science fiction and fantasy short stories that appeared in magazines such as The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Galaxy, Super Science Fiction, and Fantastic Universe. Her stories were witty, well written, often humorous, and always unforgettable.
The Big Jump (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Catherine Nichols Scott WakefieldNIMAC-sourced textbook. Ready, Set,… Jump! Maxie is wearing her best clothes for picture day at school. That doesn't stop her from jumping across puddles. Then Maxie sees the biggest puddle of them all. Will she take the leap?
The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crimes Series #1)
by Jasper FfordeJasper Fforde's bestselling Thursday Next series delights readers of every genre with its literary derring-do and brilliant flights of fancy. In The Big Over Easy, the first book in a new series, Fforde takes a break from classic literature and tumbles into the seedy underbelly of nursery crime. Meet Detective Inspector JACK SPRATT, family man and head of the Nursery Crime Division, long suffering under the shadow of the flashy Detective Friedland Chymes with his astonishing number of published cases in Amazing Crime Stories. SPRATT is fresh from a spectacular failure to see convicted three wily pigs for the murder of a certain wolf. The media and tide of public opinion are set squarely against him. Now, new trouble is brewing. It's Easter in Reading-a bad time for eggs-and no one can remember the last sunny day. Ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Dumpty, minor baronet, lover of women, ex-convict, and former millionaire philanthropist, is found shattered to death beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Yes, the big egg is down. All those brittle pieces sitting in the morgue point to foul play. SPRATT and his new partner, SERGEANT MARY MARY, search through Humpty's sordid and secretive past in hopes of finding the key to his death. Immersed in a case that reaches into the highest echelons of Reading society and business, SPRATT is walking the tightrope of his career. Before long JACK and MARY find themselves grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, bullion smuggling, problems with beanstalks, Titans seeking asylum, and the cut-and-thrust world of international hiropody. And on top of all that, the Jellyman is coming to town.... The familiar and utterly transformed characters and world of nursery crime are pure ingenious fun. Just when you thought he'd stretched his astonishing imagination to the limit, Jasper Fforde does it again with this dazzling new series.
The Big Over Easy: Nursery Crime Adventures 1
by Jasper Fforde‘It looks like he died from injuries sustained during a fall...' Bestselling author Jasper Fforde begins an effervescent new series. ' It's Easter in Reading - a bad time for eggs - and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Following the pathologist's careful reconstruction of Humpty's shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody. As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack's Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with. And on top of everything else, the JellyMan is coming to town...
The Big Over Easy: Nursery Crime Adventures 1 (Nursery Crime)
by Jasper Fforde‘It looks like he died from injuries sustained during a fall...' Bestselling author Jasper Fforde begins an effervescent new series. ' It's Easter in Reading - a bad time for eggs - and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Following the pathologist's careful reconstruction of Humpty's shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody. As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack's Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with. And on top of everything else, the JellyMan is coming to town...
The Big Over Easy: Nursery Crime Adventures 1 (Nursery Crime)
by Jasper Fforde'It looks like he died from injuries sustained during a fall...' Bestselling author Jasper Fforde begins an effervescent new series. It's Easter in Reading - a bad time for eggs - and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town. Following the pathologist's careful reconstruction of Humpty's shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody. As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack's Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with. And on top of everything else, the JellyMan is coming to town...(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited