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The Day Before Forever and Thunderhead
by Keith LaumerThis book contains two short science fiction novels, The Day Before Forever and Thunderhead. In the first story, the Earth is controlled by a single huge corporation, Eternity Incorporated. It was created by a single man. Now that man has traveled back in time (after a fashion) to try to destroy ETORP. In the second story, a Space Navy officer has spent most of his life waiting to be relieved from his far flung outpust duty. When he finally receives a message from the Navy, it turns out he has spent all that time becoming the right man at the right place and time.
The Day Before the Revolution: A Story
by Ursula K. Le GuinThe recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Day Before the Revolution" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
The Day I Fell into a Fairy Tale
by Ben MillerFrom actor, author, and comedian Ben Miller comes an illustrated middle grade fantasy adventure that&’s &“entertaining fairy-tale fun&” (Kirkus Reviews) following a brother and sister who stumble into a magical new world—perfect for fans of Half Upon a Time and Land of Stories!Lana loves stories, especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he&’s too grown-up to play with Lana anymore, she&’s too lonely to find the wonder in storytelling…until something magical happens. Lana discovers a portal to a fairy tale world hidden in the strange new supermarket in town! But these aren&’t the happy-ever-after fairy tales that Lana knows—they are darker and more dangerous, and the characters need Lana&’s help to defeat an evil witch. But she can&’t do it alone. Can she convince Harrison to believe in stories again and journey to the world with her before it&’s too late?
The Day I Was Erased
by Lisa Thompson"Sometimes I think everyone would be better off if I'd never existed in the first place."Nothing's going right for Maxwell Beckett. He's being blamed for his best friend's bloody nose -- it was an accident! -- his parents can't stop shouting at each other, and he just broke his neighbor's bright pink flamingo lawn ornament. So when Maxwell turns off the power in his school during a giant fundraiser, it's the last straw. He's sure that now the whole town hates him.Maxwell is sick and tired of getting things wrong. He wishes he had never been born. And then... his wish comes true.He's been erased.Though Maxwell can walk through the world, nobody recognizes him. Even his own parents don't know him! Every impact he's ever had on his town is gone. But the world might not actually be a better place without Maxwell in it. Can he find a way back in, or is it too late?With echoes of It's a Wonderful Life, this is a humorous and poignant book about the positive impact each of us has on our community and on the people who love us.
The Day Joanie Frankenhauser Became a Boy
by Francess LantzTired of gender stereotyping at home, in the classroom, and especially on the football field, ten-year-old Joanie pretends to be a boy when her family moves to a new town, but soon finds there are unexpected consequences.
The Day Lincoln Lost
by Charles RosenbergAn inventive historical thriller that reimagines the tumultuous presidential election of 1860, capturing the people desperately trying to hold the nation together—and those trying to crack it apart.Abby Kelley Foster arrived in Springfield, Illinois, with the fate of the nation on her mind. Her fame as an abolitionist speaker had spread west and she knew that her first speech in the city would make headlines. One of the residents reading those headlines would be none other than the likely next president of the United States.Abraham Lincoln, lawyer and presidential candidate, knew his chances of winning were good. All he had to do was stay above the fray of the slavery debate and appear the voice of reason until the people cast their votes. The last thing he needed was a fiery abolitionist appearing in town. When her speech sparks violence, leading to her arrest and a high-profile trial, he suspects that his political rivals have conspired against him.President James Buchanan is one such rival. As his term ends and his political power crumbles, he gathers his advisers at the White House to make one last move that might derail Lincoln’s campaign, steal the election and throw America into chaos.A fascinating historical novel and fast-paced political thriller of a nation on the cusp of civil war, The Day Lincoln Lost offers an unexpected window into one of the most consequential elections in our country’s history.
The Day Moon and Earth Had an Argument
by David DuffEmbark on an astronomical adventure through the solar system with this whimsical picture book that begins with a little rift in one of the most celebrated relationships in the universe.All friends have disagreements. But when the friends are the Moon and planet Earth, the consequences are pretty cosmic!After 4.5 billion years together, Moon has had enough of Earth. So, she packs her things and sets off to see what the solar system has to offer. On her galactic tour, Moon sweeps young readers along on a delightful and educational journey.From scorching Venus to giant Jupiter, Moon encounters the oddities and charms of all the other planets on her journey. But as she reaches the cold and lonely edge of the solar system, she begins to wonder whether Earth is really so bad after all . . .With vibrant illustrations, a dash of humor, and heartfelt explorations of emotions like anger and empathy, this children’s book about friendship beautifully conveys the value of connection and the invaluable lesson that sometimes what we’re looking for is closer than we think.Offering a fun and practical review of the planets and their characteristics throughout, The Day Moon and Earth Had an Argument also includes two full spreads at the back of the book filled with fascinating facts about our solar system, information about gravity, how the moon was formed, and more.
The Day No One Woke Up
by Polly Ho-YenAn out-of-this-world middle-grade adventure about finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children&’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and authors, such as Ross Welford and Lisa Thompson. Something strange is happening in Ana&’s city . . . she&’s the only one awake. Confused and curious, Ana sets off to explore, bumping into the one other person who&’s been able to rouse themselves – her ex–best friend, Tio. On a mission to discover what&’s happening, Ana and Tio journey through the city looking for clues, their friendship mending with every step. When a mysterious creature suddenly materialises in front of them, Ana realises they&’ve found the answer they&’ve been looking for. But one question still remains: Why them?Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week:&‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.&’ – Guardian &‘A fabulous page-turner&’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song&‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey&’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of Where the River Runs Gold&‘A brave and powerful story&’ – Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit BirdPraise for Boy in the Tower:&‘An unusual and very impressive debut&’ – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
The Day Star
by Mark S. GestonOnce, at the height of Earth's fabled history, there was a city called Ferrin. Compared to Ferrin, all the cities of Earth that ever were or would be - from imperial Rome to towering New York before to the city called R afterwards - paled into insignificance. But in the long twilight centuries that followed the fall of Ferrin memories faded and men's ambitions waned, and by the time that the young man Thel heard of Ferrin, no one was sure it was anything but a myth.But part of an abandoned highway still passed near Thel's home - and when a starry fragment from Ferrin came into Thel's possession, he knew there could be no rest for him until he had followed the ruined roadway that still spanned time and space to find the truth about the Rise and Fall of Ferrin - and also of all humanity's hopes.
The Day Star
by Mark S. GestonOnce, at the height of Earth's fabled history, there was a city called Ferrin. Compared to Ferrin, all the cities of Earth that ever were or would be - from imperial Rome to towering New York before to the city called R afterwards - paled into insignificance. But in the long twilight centuries that followed the fall of Ferrin memories faded and men's ambitions waned, and by the time that the young man Thel heard of Ferrin, no one was sure it was anything but a myth.But part of an abandoned highway still passed near Thel's home - and when a starry fragment from Ferrin came into Thel's possession, he knew there could be no rest for him until he had followed the ruined roadway that still spanned time and space to find the truth about the Rise and Fall of Ferrin - and also of all humanity's hopes.
The Day The Dead Came To Show And Tell: A Newsflesh Novella (Newsflesh)
by Seanan McGuireA new Newsflesh novella from the New York Times besteslling author that brought you Feed, Mira Grant. Outside the classroom walls the Rising was spreading, but inside was a carefully protected sanctuary against the growing threat. Or so the teachers and students thought. On what will be the last day in the teaching career of Elaine Oldenburg, who fans of the series know as Foxy, she must fight to survive and protect her students when the zombie outbreak shatters the safety of her school. - See more at: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/mira-grant/the-day-the-dead-came-to-show-and-tell-a-newsflesh-novella/9780316380980/#desc
The Day The World Died
by Patricia Fanthorpe Lionel Fanthorpe John E. MullerCarl Kovak was an expendable political prisoner as far as the Eastern Totalitarian Government was concerned. He was being sent into orbit in a lead lined capsule to see if it offered adequate protection from cosmic rays. Carl was strapped in and waiting for blast-off when the first bombs fell. The lead saved his body but doubt was splitting his mind. He had believed in the honesty and integrity of the West. But what if the West had started the war? Finally, after incredible hardships and dangers, Carl Kovak found the answer. Neither East nor West had launched the atomic missiles... they had come from Space! Now alien invaders and savage mutant stalked the earth. Could a handful of human heroes survive against such terrible odds?
The Day They Put a Tax on Rainbows
by Johnny ValentineThe first story tells of a magic ring. It grants the owner one wish, but there is always an unpredictable consequence for that wish. When a girl uses the wish to avoid drowning in the sea, she becomes a mermaid. This tale is about how she lives after that and how the ring is used again. The second story is more of a classic "three sons tale" with the youngest, who seems to have the least to offer, being the one who solves the most impossible part of a group task. The final story includes a bored grumpy king, an elf queen, too many taxes on the villagers, and how one smart boy solves all the problems.
The Day Time Stopped Moving
by Bradner BucknerAll Dave Miller wanted to do was commit suicide in peace. He tried, but the things that happened after he'd pulled the trigger were all wrong. Like everyone standing around like statues. No St. Peter, no pearly gate, no pitchforks or halos. He might just as well have saved the bullet!
The Day Trip
by Stephen W. Cheshire<p>Just when a teenager thinks his life can’t get any better, an alien invasion throws a wrench in the works. And he needed a parent’s signature for this?<p> <p>Girls, guns, and of course some very good friends. Bradley Harrison is your everyday teenager and can’t ask for much more out of high school life. He spends his senior year looking forward to college, scoping out good-looking women, and blowing off steam at the local gun range.<p> <p>However, a trip to the Big Apple is going to change his life forever. An alien species called the Armazoids, way ahead of our time, lands in New York the night before and starts an invasion. Bradley has to guide a small group of people through an infected city.<p> <p>But what happens when the girl he loves, her best friend, another pupil he hates, plus the teacher he despises are kidnapped by the invaders? How does he get them back to Earth? Can he help prevent another invasion in the near future?<p> <p>Find out in . . . The Day Trip. Just when a teenager thinks his life can’t get any better, an alien invasion throws a wrench in the works. And he needed a parent’s signature for this?<p> <p>Girls, guns, and of course some very good friends. Bradley Harrison is your everyday teenager and can’t ask for much more out of high school life. He spends his senior year looking forward to college, scoping out good-looking women, and blowing off steam at the local gun range.<p> <p>However, a trip to the Big Apple is going to change his life forever. An alien species called the Armazoids, way ahead of our time, lands in New York the night before and starts an invasion. Bradley has to guide a small group of people through an infected city.<p> <p>But what happens when the girl he loves, her best friend, another pupil he hates, plus the teacher he despises are kidnapped by the invaders? How does he get them back to Earth? Can he help prevent another invasion in the near future?<p> <p>Find out in . . . The Day Trip.<p>
The Day Tripper: A Novel
by James Goodhand"I loved it!&”—Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures The right guy, the right place, the wrong time.It&’s 1995, and Alex Dean has it all: a spot at Cambridge University next year, the love of an amazing woman named Holly and all the time in the world ahead of him. That is until a brutal encounter with a ghost from his past sees him beaten, battered and almost drowning in the Thames.He wakes the next day to find he&’s in a messy, derelict room he&’s never seen before, in grimy clothes he doesn&’t recognize, with no idea of how he got there. A glimpse in the mirror tells him he&’s older—much older—and has been living a hard life, his features ravaged by time and poor decisions. He snatches a newspaper and finds it&’s 2010—fifteen years since the fight.After finally drifting off to sleep, Alex wakes the following morning to find it&’s now 2019, another nine years later. But the next day, it&’s 1999. Never knowing which day is coming, he begins to piece together what happens in his life after that fateful night by the river.But what exactly is going on? Why does his life look nothing like he thought it would? What about Cambridge, and Holly? In this page-turning adventure, Alex must navigate his way through the years to learn that small actions have untold impact. And that might be all he needs to save the people he loves and, equally importantly, himself.
The Day of Dog
by Andersen HorneThey came home from a strange journey.... And heroes they might have been—a little dog and a man!
The Day of Reckoning (Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice, #8)
by Jude WatsonQui-Gon Jinn's evil former apprentice, Xanatos, has set a trap for his old Master. He has lured Qui-Gon and young Obi-Wan Kenobi to his home planet of Telos--and has framed them for a crime they didn't commit. The penalty is death.
The Day of Their Return
by Poul AndersonThe future holds much in store for the planet Aeneas. Inhabited for over four hundred years by Earth colonists, hostile nomads and strange winged creatures, Aeneas stands at the outpost of the Terran Empire-a solitary orb of intrigue, mystery and political unrest at the edge of the galaxy. And only one man, Ivar Frederiksen, holds the key to planetary peace or a violent war that could easily destroy the Universe. For months Ivar, the proud son of an Aenean nobleman, tried in vain to change the oppressive way the Terrans governed his home planet-first through talk and then with violence. Ivar and his stern group of revolutionaries had twice stormed the capital city-only to be severely defeated on both occasions by the concentrated power of the galactic Empire. Forced to temporarily abandon his quest and flee for his life, Ivar left everything behind, including the girl he loved, to travel with a strange band of gypsies. While living a gay and boisterous life in the Aenean deserts, he heard tales of god-like brain beings called The Elders-an ancient race of supermen whom legend proclaimed the saviors of the universe. They were benevolent creatures that had long ago moved on to a higher mental plane with the promise to return one day to visit and help their "children." There was even talk that a magical prophet had already arrived on Aeneas to proclaim the second coming. Ivar thought the stories to be pure fantasy, but after seeing for himself the magnificent structures The Elders had left behind, he made up his mind to find the prophet and enlist his aid in fighting the Empire. With the help of Erannath, a wing-man with reasons of his own for finding the seer, Ivar set his sights on the city of Orcus-where he encountered the man they called the Savior of Aeneas. But was the prophet sincere? Were his words of wisdom salted with lies and deception? Were The Elders merely returning to visit the galaxy . . . or reconquer it? Many questions ran through Ivar's mind as he uncovered startling secrets far more sinister than the Aeneans or even the Terran Empire could imagine. The Elders were a race that could as easily annihilate the galaxy as befriend it . . . and only Ivar's sharp wits and muscles of steel would determine the climactic outcome.
The Day of Their Return: A Flandry Book
by Poul AndersonBack under the thumb of the Terran Empire after leading their planetary sector in an almost successful war against Imperial rule, Commissioner Desai saw real trouble brewing this time. A strange, fanatical movement was spreading like wildfire: there were rumours of the return of the fabled Elder Race: the Firstling, leader-elect of the planet, was on the run and hiding from Imperialist retribution. And off-planet agents from the Ythrian Domain and Mersia, Terra's ancient foe, were abroad in the land. Unless Commissioner Desai could damp the fuse of rebellion, the universe would begin its terrifying descent into the Long Night . . .
The Day of Timestop
by Philip Jose FarmerOperation Timestop: Post-holocaust Paris is a pretty seedy stand-in for the original, but what can you expect when the goverment's main function is Orgasm Prevention & when the national hero is wandering around in Nowhen. But things are changing! Rumor has it that the Timetraveler is coming back in a few months. At which point, Time itself will come to an end.
The Day of the Boomer Dukes
by Frederik PohlA delightful time travel romp. What happens when a bored criminal from the future returns to a more exciting time in the past? Foraminifera 9-Hart Bailey's Beam is about to find out. He's gathered a cache of high-tech weapons to take back in time with him, with the intention of teaming up with the legendary New York Mafia. Upon arriving in our time he meets a street gang named The Boomer Dukes and he asks them to "take me to your Mafia." From there nothing goes as planned.
The Day of the Burning
by Barry N. MalzbergIt was a sultry summer day in 1981, and the 3 billion or so inhabitants of the world went about their daily routine unaware that, possibly, the fate of the human race lay in the shaking hands of one George Mercer, an insignificant and slightly neurotic employee of the New York City Department of Welfare.For George had been informed, by an accredited emissary of the Galactic Overlords, that he had 12 hours in which to prove the people of the Earth worthy of admission into the Galactic Federation. George, and George alone, would represent all of mankind. If he failed the entire planet would be destroyed.Was this all a nightmare of delusions dredged up by his tortured subconscious? Or a very real nightmare that would end in the Day of the Burning . . .
The Day of the Burning
by Barry N. MalzbergIt was a sultry summer day in 1981, and the 3 billion or so inhabitants of the world went about their daily routine unaware that, possibly, the fate of the human race lay in the shaking hands of one George Mercer, an insignificant and slightly neurotic employee of the New York City Department of Welfare. For George had been informed, by an accredited emissary of the Galactic Overlords, that he had 12 hours in which to prove the people of the Earth worthy of admission into the Galactic Federation. George, and George alone, would represent all of mankind. If he failed the entire planet would be destroyed. Was this all a nightmare of delusions dredged up by his tortured subconscious? Or a very real nightmare that would end in the Day of the Burning . . .
The Day of the Dissonance (Gateway Essentials #277)
by Alan Dean FosterThe Day of Dissonance continues Alan Dean Foster's epoch fantasy set in a strange world where magic, beauty and violence challenge Jon Thomas Meriweather, the Spellsinger.In this enchanting sequel to Spellsinger and The Hour of the Gate the wizard Clothahump sends the Spellsinger on a perilous and adventure-filled quest. It is on this journey that the powers of his musical magic are tested to their fullest.