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School of Fear: Class Is Not Dismissed! (School of Fear #2)
by Gitty DaneshvariIn this hilarious follow-up to School of Fear, eccentric headmaster Mrs. Wellington demands requests the presence of Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison for a mandatory summer of retraining after discovering that each of her former students has secretly regressed. Facing their fears was terrifying enough, but when the foursome learns they'll be joined by a fifth student, things start to get even scarier.To make matters worse, the students quickly find themselves tasked with saving their school. And because failing means spending the rest of their lives with unresolved phobias, this is one test they all plan to ace.
School of Fear 3: The Final Exam (School of Fear #3)
by Gitty DaneshvariCheck out the laugh-inducing, phobia-reducing final book in the School of Fear trilogy! Is school out forever at the School of Fear? A nosy reporter is planning a scandalous expose on eccentric Mrs. Wellington and her unorthodox teaching methods, and the news is sure to put an end to the school. Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, Garrison, and the new student Hyacinth must convince Sylvie that their teacher and the school are perfectly normal. But how can they accomplish this when Mrs. Wellington is just so... odd? With the fate of their beloved school in their hands, the children now share a new fear--failure.
School of Roars: Monster Book Day
by School of RoarsIt's time to go to the School of Roars! Join the monsters for a roarsome day.It's Monster Book Day and the monsters are having fun dressing up as their favourite book characters. But Icklewoo doesn't like her silly, frilly Cinderella dress. Can Wufflebump help her transform her outfit into something suitably monstrous? Brilliantly exploring first experiences and featuring themes of kindness, friendship and problem-solving, this School of Roars story is perfect for little monsters everywhere!Also available: School of Roars: Show and Tell, School of Roars: Bestest Friends and School of Roars: Icky Sticky Stickers
School of the Dead
by AviIn this spine-tingling story from Newbery Medal winner Avi, a boy must solve the mystery of the ghost haunting him. <P><P>For most of Tony Gilbert's life, he has thought of his uncle as "Weird Uncle Charlie." That is, until Uncle Charlie moves in with Tony and his family. Uncle Charlie is still odd, of course--talking about spirits and other supernatural stuff--but he and Tony become fast friends, and Tony ends up having a lot of fun with Uncle Charlie.When Uncle Charlie dies suddenly, Tony is devastated. Then he starts seeing Uncle Charlie everywhere! It doesn't help that Tony switched schools--it was Uncle Charlie's dying wish that Tony attend the Penda School, where Uncle Charlie himself went as a kid. The Penda School is eerie enough without his uncle's ghost making it worse. On top of that, rumors have been circulating about a student who went missing shortly before Tony arrived. Could that somehow be related to Uncle Charlie's ghost? <P><P>Full of twists and turns that get spookier by the chapter, School of the Dead is a fast-paced mystery that Avi's fans will devour!
School of Wizardry (Circle of Magic, Book #1)
by Debra Doyle James D. MacdonaldRandal thought he wanted to be a wizard. Just before noon, Randal found Madoc in the tower. The wizard was reading a small, leather-bound book. "What is it, lad?" asked Madoc, not looking up. I want to be a wizard like you," Randal told him. "How can you want to be a wizard, boy? You haven't got the foggiest idea of what it's all about" Madoc rose and stood glaring down at Randal. "You'll spend most of your life with just enough power to get you into trouble. You'll be hungry more often than you're fed. You'll spend more time in danger on the road than safe under a roof. And maybe you'll survive it all and live to be old and white-bearded and wise-but if you do, most of your friends will have died a long time before. Go back downstairs to your uncle, lad, and one day you'll make a fine knight Wizardry is no life for you." Randal went, but he felt restless and uneasy. Even if wizardry was as hard as Madoc said, it was still the only thing he wanted.
School of X: A Marvel: Xavier's Institute Anthology (Marvel Xavier’s Institute)
by Jaleigh Johnson Carrie Harris Neil Kleid Pat Shand Amanda Bridgeman Robbie MacNiven Cath LauriaThe next generation of the astonishing X-Men grow into true super heroes against their deadliest enemies, in this wide-ranging Marvel anthology.The New Charles Xavier School for Gifted Mutants isn&’t all it&’s cracked up to be: The food is so-so, and it&’s cold eleven out of twelve months, not to mention the creepy bunker vibes with mysterious tech popping up all over the place. But for the latest mutants to take on the mantle of X-Men, it&’s home. Under the stewardship of Emma Frost, Cyclops, and Magneto, these new recruits learn to control their powers and defeat villainy. Yet danger lurks within the academy, and it isn&’t just monsters or evil geniuses. Now, these fresh X-Men must take what they&’ve learned and put their unique powers to the test against unexpected adversaries – from cyborgs and the undead to temporal chaos, and even alternate versions of themselves.
The School Play from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #20)
by Mike ThalerThese fun-filled chapter books mix school, monsters, and common kid problems with hilarious results. You'll scream with laughter!Mrs. Green announces that the class will be putting on a school play. All the kids are excited to audition for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" except for Hubie. The only part he wants is in the audience! But you can't be famous if you never step out on stage. Will Hubie give a smash performance?
School Spirits (A Hex Hall Novel #4)
by Rachel HawkinsFans of Rachel Hawkins' Hex Hall series will shriek with joy over this dark spin-off adventure full of humor, magic, and snark! Fifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy's older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom decides they need to take a break. Izzy and her mom move to a new town, but they soon discover it's not as normal as it appears. A series of hauntings has been plaguing the local high school, and Izzy is determined to investigate. But assuming the guise of an average teenager is easier said than done. For a tough girl who's always been on her own, it's strange to suddenly make friends and maybe even have a crush. Can Izzy trust her new friends to help find the secret behind the hauntings before more people get hurt? Rachel Hawkins brings the same delightful wit and charm captured in her New York Times best-selling Hex Hall series. Get ready for more magic, mystery and romance!
School Spirits (A Hex Hall Novel)
by Rachel HawkinsFifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy's older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom decides they need to take a break. Izzy and her mom move to a new town, but they soon discover it's not as normal as it appears. A series of hauntings has been plaguing the local high school, and Izzy is determined to prove her worth and investigate. But assuming the guise of an average teenager is easier said than done. For a tough girl who's always been on her own, it's strange to suddenly make friends and maybe even have a crush. Can Izzy trust her new friends to help find the secret behind the hauntings before more people get hurt?
School Trip (Diary of an Accidental Witch #5)
by Honor Cargill Perdita CargillThe sixth-grade trip to a spooky castle is Bea's first time away from home, and she's nervous. Can her friends help her overcome her fears and enjoy the trip?Living in Little Spellshire is the best, and Bea wouldn't want to be anywhere else! Even though she is VERY excited about her upcoming school trip, she&’s also a little nervous—it&’s her first witchy school trip and the farthest she&’s been from home and from Dad. The sixth graders will be going to one of the spookiest castles EVER. Can Bea overcome her fear of being away from home and enjoy the trip? Maybe with the help of her friends! With black-and-white illustrations throughout. Told through Bea's diary entries, the Diary of an Accidental Witch series invites readers to follow Bea on a humorous journey of self-discovery as she learns where she truly belongs.
The Schooling of Claybird Catts: A Novel
by Janis Owens“A sumptuous, life-affirming treat.” — Orlando Sentinel“Thoroughly engaging ... Owens has beautifully and convincingly captured the lilting rhythms and cadences of a Southern childhood.” — Boston Globe“Warm and affirming.” — Kirkus Reviews
School's Out...Forever! (Dragon Slayers' Academy #20)
by Kate Mcmullan Bill Basso Stephen GilpinIt's Graduation Day at DSA! Fans have been requesting another DSA book for years. And here it is! While money-hungry headmaster Mordred is busy planning DSA's conversion into a deluxe casino, Wiglaf and his friends are on a mission to find their dragon buddy Worm. Unsuccessful in their quest, the group returns to see the school set up for a surprise graduation. Will Worm reunite with his friends before the doors close? And what comes next for the young knights in training? Find out in the much anticipated finale to McMullan's hilarious fantasy series.
School's Out - Forever: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride #2)
by James Patterson"Adventure, fighting, backstabbing and love abound" (VOYA) in this action-packed follow-up to the #1 New York Times blockbuster MAXIMUM RIDE: THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT, now available in paperback. The heart-stopping quest of six winged kids--led by fourteen-year-old Max--to find their parents and investigate the mind-blowing mystery of their ultimate destiny continues when they're taken under the wing of an FBI agent and attempt, for the first time, to live "normal" lives. But going to school and making friends doesn't stop them from being relentlessly hunted by sinister spies, who lead Max to face her most frightening match yet: a new and better version of herself.
SchoolWorld
by Rafael Estrada"It was marvelous to fly, to roam through SchoolWorld at night, at the times with higher ratings. I liked to inspect the night schools and Institutes, sliding through the halls on my floatibike at top speed. The unpeople walked hunchingly, without looking at me, in case I had the brilliant idea of submitting them to the Emergency Test; they could be anything, be it classkipers or even chronic suspenders. Among the debris, a group of moropoors was eating around a fuming cauldron. My name is Threesabel Arquena and I'm a Class Delegate..." At the dawn of the XXIII century, society is deeply traumatized. After the Forgetfulness war, a global fight where Mnemonic Missiles were used for the first time, memories got diluted, data banks were either destroyed or deleted, and history became a cumulus of nonsense. As a consequence, culture became a religion. Two forces battle for the truth's monopoly: the University, a superpowerful estate that analyzes, interprets, and forces its official truth on History and Free Faculties, that rebels against the system, using urban warfare and sabotage.
The Schrödinger Girl: A Novel
by Laurel Brett"Brett's novel is a rare page turner that avoids the obvious traps...Why not let Garrett indulge a little? His pursuit is maddening, because it should be. But the more impossible his reality becomes, the greater the potential for, as the professor says, 'transcendence.'"--New York Times Book Review"The Schrödinger Girl illuminates, explains, and juggles complex concepts with ease, leaving readers pondering the multiple realities after the book is finished."--Electric Literature"In this mind-bending experimental thriller, an uptight scientist being dragged kicking and screaming into the 1960s is as depressed as he is bored--at least, until he meets a mysterious woman he becomes obsessed with, who then splinters into four different versions of herself, each with their own take on the scientist's intentions."--CrimeReads, included in CrimeReads' Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2020"Get ready to engage in a mind-blowing story!"--Bookstr, included as a Three to Read Pick"Brett, who has written a critical study of postmodern fiction, has hit upon an immensely interesting concept for her debut novel, one that allows her to dig deep into psychology, philosophy, physics, and, most importantly, politics as Daphne shakes Garrett out of his indifference toward the cultural turmoil of the late '60s."--Kirkus Reviews"Brett's imaginative, amusing debut will appeal to fans of Nell Zink."--Publishers Weekly"For those akin to the writing of Brett I'm sure you will find it very nourishing."--Exclusive Magazine"In many ways, the Schrödinger gambit is there to provide the author with a canvas to explore the different paths one person can follow, but there's a lot of real thought about multiple universes and quantum mechanics, especially as seen in the mid-60s. It's also a tour of NYC and the Hudson Valley during that period and the impact of the cultural revolution of the Woodstock generation on the intellectuals who came of age a decade earlier. Not traditional science fiction, perhaps, but good writing and a thoughtful exploration of the period, characters, and ideas. Recommended."--Amazing Stories"This absorbing novel vividly mines the physics and psychology of reality, and the reader's reward is a moving story of love and loss."--Hilma Wolitzer, author of An Available ManGarrett Adams, an uptight behavioral psychology professor who refuses to embrace the 1960s, is in a slump. The dispirited rats in his latest experiment aren't yielding results, and his beloved Yankees are losing. As he sits at a New York City bar watching the Yanks strike out, he knows he needs a change.At a Columbus Circle bookstore he meets a mysterious young woman, Daphne, who draws him into the turbulent and exciting world of Vietnam War protest politics and the music of Bob Dylan and the Beatles. He starts to emerge from the numbness and grief over his father's death in World War II.When Daphne evolves into four separate versions of herself, Garrett's life becomes complicated as he devotes himself to answering questions about character and destiny raised by her iterations. His obsession threatens to upend his relationship with Caroline, a beautiful art historian, destroy his teaching job, and dissolve his friendship with his old pal Jerry.The Daphnes seem to exist in separate realities that challenge the laws of physics and call into question everything Garrett thought he knew. He must decide what is vision, what is science, and what is delusion.
Schrodinger's Cat Trilogy
by Robert Anton WilsonThe sequel to the cult classic The Illuminatus! Trilogy, this is an epic fantasy that offers a twisted look at our modern-day world--a reality that exists in another dimension of time and space that may be closer than we think.
Schwartz Between the Galaxies: A Short Story
by Robert SilverbergThe double worlds of a disillusioned anthropologist collide in the Hugo–nominated story from the Science Fiction Grand Master. The world of 2083 has become a source of professional and personal frustration for superstar anthropologist Tom Schwartz. On a lecture tour, he flies across the globe in first class seats, but everywhere he travels to looks like the last place he&’s been. Argentina, Papua, France, Mexico—there&’s too much sameness wherever he goes. Western culture has homogenized the world. Even the people look alike. But in his mind is where the magic happens. There, he&’s on a starship gliding through the interstellar depths. His fellow passengers are natives of the worlds of Capella, Arcturus, Antares, and Polaris. There are sinuous humanoids, self-contained reptilians, and even whale-like creatures who dance alongside of the ship and beckon him to join them. As Schwartz finds himself increasingly torn in two, he has a choice to make: accept the world as it is or join in the cosmic harmony of the dance . . . Praise for Robert Silverberg and his short stories &“Where Silverberg goes today, the rest of science fiction will follow tomorrow!&” —Isaac Asimov &“When Silverberg is at the top of his form, no one is better.&” —George R. R. Martin, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Decades after being originally published, most of these stories are still just as entertaining and powerful as they were when first released. A singularly unique collection.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Schwur der Ehre (Wandel des Herzens #3)
by Mary CalmesFortsetzung zu Bund des VertrauensBuch 3 in der Serie – Wandel des HerzensJin Rayne ist immer noch damit beschäftigt, in seine neue Kraft als Nekhene-Katze und seine Position als Reah von Logan Churchs Stamm hineinzuwachsen, als er erfährt, dass ein Sepat ausgerufen wurde. Logan, der nie etwas anderes wollte, als seinen eigenen kleinen Stamm zu führen, muss um die ganze Welt in die Mongolei reisen, um sich einem Kampf zu stellen, in dem der mächtigste Anführer der Werpantherwelt ermittelt werden soll. Logan wird diese Reise nicht allein antreten. Als sein Gefährte muss Jin an seiner Seite kämpfen, um seine Treue zu Logan und seinem Stamm unter Beweis zu stellen. Doch die Prüfung ist lang, zwingt sie zu einer langen Trennung und gefährdet Logans Menschlichkeit. Um diesen Albtraum zu überstehen, müssen Jin und Logan ihr Schicksal akzeptieren, einander vertrauen und das Bündnis ehren, das zwischen ihnen herrscht – egal, zu welchem Preis.
Sci-Fi Baby Names
by Robert SchnakenbergBoldly Go Where No Parent Has Gone Before! Here are 500 out-of-this-world baby names from classic science-fiction movies, books, and television shows. Choose James to honor the captain of the starship Enterprise. Choose Leia or Leah to salute the sister of Luke Skywalker. Choose Neo to celebrate the ultra-cool messiah from The Matrix. Hardcore fans can go even further with exotic names such as Barbarella, Beldar, Jor-El, and Tron (just don't send us the therapy bills). Arranged by category for quick reference--with chapters such as Power Names, Feminine Names, and Intellectual Names--Sci-Fi Baby Names is a terrific gift for expecting parents and a wonderful roll call of our favorite science fiction characters.
The Sci-Fi Factor
by Terry OfnerTeaches critical thinking and focuses on the question "What's the fascination with science fiction?" with selections by Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, Fredric Brown, Paul Jennings, Carol Farley, and more. Literature & Thought Series.
The Sci-Fi Factor (Literature and Thought)
by Terry OfnerTeaches critical thinking and focuses on the question "What's the fascination with science fiction?" with selections by Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. Le Guin, Fredric Brown, Paul Jennings, Carol Farley, and more. Literature & Thought Series.
Sci-Fi Junior High (Sci-Fi Junior High #1)
by James Patterson Scott Seegert John MartinPresented by James Patterson's new children's imprint, this gleefully illustrated space adventure is a laugh on every page. That's a lot of laughs!Kelvin Klosmo isn't just the new kid at school - he's the new kid in the galaxy! Welcome to Sci-Fi Junior High: an inter-galactic space station with students of all shapes, sizes, smells, and... slime content. As the son of Earth's two most famous geniuses, Kelvin isn't just the smartest kid in the world....he's the smartest kid in the UNIVERSE. At least, that's what everybody at Sci-Fi Junior High thinks. So, maybe Kelvin lied a little about being a genius to fit in. And maybe a mad scientist is about to take over the universe unless Kelvin can stop him. Maybe everyone is doomed. Well, at least Kelvin won't have to worry about math homework anymore.Sci-Fi Junior High is an out-of-this-world story about friendship, accepting our differences, and the fight against evil... bunnies. Yes, evil bunnies - don't ask.
Sci-Fi Junior High: Crash Landing (Sci-Fi Junior High #2)
by Scott Seegert John MartinMiddle school in space! An alien dog! A mad scientist! Hundreds of illustrations! Sci-Fi Junior High is galactically good! James Patterson presents a hilarious space adventure featuring an average human kid getting into a universe of trouble.Kelvin is the new kid at Sci-Fi Junior High--a floating space station filled with alien kids form across the universe. And he arrived just in time for the annual school dance: The Galactic Get Down!Kelvin is desperate to take luminous Luna (her species literally glows), but now that his secret about not being a Mega Supergenius is out, Kelvin doesn't have a shot. He has to think of a way to become super cool so everyone forgets he lied about his average intelligence...Cue mad scientist Erik Failenheimer's escape from his asteroid prison, an army of Pinions (any similarities to the MinionsTM is purely coincidental), and a battle to save Sci-Fi Junior High from imminent doom. Let's dance!"Saving the universe has never been so much fun!" -- Gordon Korman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 39 Clues and Masterminds on Sci-Fi Junior High.
Sci-fi Skirmish Scenarios: Small-unit Missions For Use With Your Favourite Wargaming Rules
by John LambsheadWelcome to The Sprawl… Sci-fi skirmishes are an increasingly popular genre of war game but they are more dependent than most on good scenarios to keep them varied and exciting. John Lambshead has taken the work out of scenario building. He presents a selection of thirty-six missions of varying complexity, each with clear objectives and victory conditions, a map showing set-up zones and some with special rules. Although they are set in his imagined dystopian city of Civitas Cavernum (aka The Sprawl), with its factions of Scavs, Proctors, Cultists and Corporates, the scenarios are designed to be adaptable to almost any setting and set of rules (including those published in the author’s One-hour Skirmish Wargames). In addition, there are no less than three mini-campaigns that link the scenarios together in various combinations. But that is not all. John Lambshead gives advice on designing your own scenarios and campaigns and there is even a set of tables allowing you to quickly create them through random dice rolls, ensuring almost infinite variety to your games. Finally, there is a useful reference section listing websites of rules publishers and manufacturers of suitable miniatures and model terrain. Welcome to The Sprawl (but keep your gun close and your mask on).
Science Fact and Science Fiction: An Encyclopedia
by Brian StablefordScience fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.