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The Worm Ouroboros: The Prelude To Zimiamvia
by E. R. EddisonWhen J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings was published, reviewers saw that there was only one book with which it could legitimately be compared: E.R. Eddison's classic fantasy adventure The Worm Ouroboros.Set on a distant planet of spectacular beauty and peopled by Lords and Kings, mighty warriors and raven-haired temptresses, Eddison's extravagant story, of a great war for total domination, is an unforgettable work of splendour.
The Worm Ouroboros: The Prelude To Zimiamvia (Barnes And Noble Library Of Essential Reading)
by E. R. Eddison Keith HendersonThis is the book that shaped the landscape of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. When The Lord of the Rings first appeared, the critics inevitably compared it to this 1922 landmark work. Tolkien himself frankly acknowledged its influence, with warm praise for its imaginative appeal. The story of a remote planet's great war between two kingdoms, it ranks as the Iliad of heroic fantasy.In the best traditions of Homeric epics, Norse sagas, and Arthurian myths, author E. R. Eddison weaves a compelling adventure, with a majestic, Shakespearean narrative style. His sweeping tale recounts battles between warriors and witches on fog-shrouded mountaintops and in the ocean's depths — along with romantic interludes, backroom intrigues, and episodes of direst treachery. Generations of readers have joyfully lost themselves in the timeless worlds of The Worm Ouroboros. This new edition, magnificently illustrated with the classic original images, continues the enchantment.
The Worm Tunnel (Finnegan Zwake Mystery Book #2)
by Michael Dahl[From the back cover:] "Thirteen-year-old Finnegan Zwake, his uncle Stoppard--a bestselling mystery writer--and their friend Jared are off to an archaeological dig in sunny Agualar, land of giant cacti, jungles, and dinosaurs. Dead ones, that is. While Finn and his uncle are digging up treasure left behind by Finn's archaeologist parents, now mysteriously missing, the crew is digging up very valuable dinosaur eggs. But digging too deeply can stir up trouble, not to mention a murder, or two, or three...." There are three books in the series about Finnegan Zwake. You'll never guess what this incurably curious, unstoppable kid is up to. He might accidentally cause his uncle to stab his foot with an umbrella stand or save a baby allegator while his uncle is locked in a porta potty. Finnegan's young Policeman friend sometimes helps spot clues, but even he can't keep Finn from turning up right where the trouble is the worst. Bookshare has Book #1The Horizontal Man and Book #3, The Ruby Raven.
The Worm and Toffee-Nosed Princess and Other Stories of Monsters
by Eva IbbotsonSometimes a snooty princess needs to be taught a lesson. A hungry, hairy worm should do the trick! And anyone who dares to annoy the Frid Monster is just looking for trouble.
The Worm in Every Heart: Stories
by Gemma FilesThe second collection from the author of Kissing Carrion, whose stories &“overwhelm the reader with a true sense of wonder, awe, and horror&” (Paul Tremblay, award-winning author of A Head Full of Ghosts). As two-time Bram Stoker Award winner Paula Guran said in Horror Garage, &“Nobody in a Gemma Files story puts a hand on a doorknob and opens the door they shouldn&’t—these folks are already in the other side.&” The inhabitants of the stories in The Worm in Every Heart include gods and madmen, arsonists and ancient vampires, monsters and mothers who don&’t know how to love. No matter where they live—Warsaw during World War II, British India, or modern-day Toronto—their realities are not our own, but ones in which we&’ll willingly immerse ourselves for a terrifying moment or two . . . Praise for Gemma Files &“One of the genre&’s most original and innovative voices.&” —Los Angeles Review of Books &“What makes We Will All Go Down Together so riveting isn&’t its ideas or imagery, as richly atmospheric and detailed as they are. It&’s the author&’s voice. Colorful, powerful, and charismatic, her characters are rendered in bold strokes and poignant nuances.&” —NPR.org &“The recent republication of Gemma Files&’s first two collections of short fiction, Kissing Carrion and The Worm in Every Heart, was a reminder of how long and how well she has been writing.&” —Locus
The Worshippers
by Damon KnightDestiny reached out a hand to Algernon Weaver--but he was a timid man, at first. But on the strange world of Terranova, there was much to be learned--of destiny, and other things....
The Worst Bully in the Entire Universe
by Dan GreenburgIt's April Fools! Over and over and over again...That's right, some evildoer is playing pranks across the entire country! There are whoopee cushions on school buses. Silly glasses on the faces of Mount Rushmore. This prankster is pulling off some pretty peculiar plots! But who better to put a stop to these childish stunts than our eleven-year old superhero? In fact, he's already got some suspects. Like Super Sid -- the all-too-perfect superhero that everyone loves to hate. Or could there be a new bully at the heart of all this mischief and mayhem? Maximum Boy is on the case!
The Worst Day Ever!: Aliens! Spaceships! Poo-scented air fresheners!
by James BishopA funny space adventure for fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and The Spy Who Loved School Dinners.Meet Mylan - an ordinary blue alien. He's travelling the universe, looking for someone having a bad day, to help them. Meet Chloe. She's just stubbed her toe. Now she's being followed by an alien. Her day can only get better, right? WRONG. Every bad day begins with a stubbed toe. Mylan Bletzleburger's research proves this. But even he couldn't predict how Chloe's day would escalate from a sore foot to the entire Earth being swallowed up.Can Mylan and Chloe save the planet? Will Mylan ever pilot a cool spaceship? And will Tanka Tanka Woo Woo, the Queen of the Universe, ever share her haircare secrets?Funny and packed with action and quirky aliens, this intergalactic adventure is out of this world!
The Worst Dudes
by Aubrey SittersonA dirty cop, a drugged-up back-up dancer, and an angsty adolescent god; the absolute worst dudes in the galaxy are on a raunch-filled hunt for a missing pop star.It's a hilarious, aggressively weird, willfully vulgar graphic novel detective story from noted reprobates Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and Tony Gregori (Deuce of Hearts, Karma Police). Collecting issues #1-5 of this raunchy, off-the-wall tale!
The Worst Fairy Godmother Ever!: (the Wish List #1) (The Wish List #1)
by Sarah AronsonIt takes more than a sprinkle of magic to be a great fairy godmother!Q: What do you need to become a great fairy godmother?a) kindnessb) determinationc) gustod) all of the aboveFairy-godmother-in-training Isabelle doesn't know what gusto is, but she's pretty sure she has what it takes to pass fairy godmother training with flying colors.But then Isabelle is assigned a practice princess who is not a princess at all. Nora is just a normal girl -- a normal girl who doesn't believe in fairy godmothers, or wishes come true, or happily ever afters. Isabelle has to change Nora's mind about magic and grant a wish for her. If she can't, Isabelle will flunk training and never become a great fairy godmother!
The Worst Perfect Moment
by Shivaun PlozzaEqual parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this inventive queer romance asks what it means to be truly happy.Tegan Masters is dead. She&’s sixteen and she&’s dead and she&’s standing in the parking lot of the Marybelle Motor Lodge, the single most depressing motel in all of New Jersey and the place where Tegan spent what she remembers as the worst weekend of her life. In the front office, she meets Zelda, an annoyingly cute teen angel with a snarky sense of humor and an epic set of wings. According to Zelda, Tegan is in heaven, where every person inhabits an exact replica of their happiest memory. For Tegan, Zelda insists, that place is the Marybelle—creepy minigolf course, sad breakfast buffet, filthy swimming pool, and all. Tegan has a few complaints about this. When Tegan takes these concerns up with Management, she and Zelda are sent on a whirlwind tour through Tegan&’s memories, in search of clues to help her understand what mattered most to her in life. If Zelda fails to convince Tegan (and Management) that the Marybelle was the site of Tegan's perfect moment, both girls face dire eternal consequences. But if she succeeds…they just might get their happily-ever-afterlife. A tender and edgy take on coming of age in the afterlife."Filled with depth and wit, despite its dark tone . . . exceptionally well written . . . A worthy read about a short life brimming with possibility." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Plozza (Meet Me at the Moon Tree) strikes an expert balance between poignancy and irreverence, tackling topics such as death, parental abandonment, and self-worth in this queer romantic comedy that&’s as tender as a bruise." —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
The Worst Witch
by Jill MurphyMildred Hubble is the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches she's always getting her spells wrong. But she manages to get by until she turns Ethel, the teacher's pet, into her deadly enemy ISBN 978-0-14-131450-1
The Worst Witch Saves the Day
by Jill MurphyMildred is starting her third year at Miss Cackles Academy for Witches with high hopes of improving her klutzy record. A curling-iron catastrophe leads her to hair-raising results. She raises the ire of Miss Granite. Is there anything in Mildred's bag of tricks that can save the school?
The Worst Witch Strikes Again
by Jill Murphy[From the back cover:] Poor Mildred Hubble is in trouble again, right at the start of the summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches. She has been put in charge of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, since Miss Cackle thinks the responsibility will keep disaster-prone Mildred occupied and out of trouble. But beneath Enid's large and placid exterior lurks a very different character, one that is to lead Mildred a long way off the straight and narrow path... The adventures of Mildred Hubble first came to light in The Worst Witch, and this hilarious sequel will delight all fans of Miss Cackle's worst pupil. Have more fun reading about Mildred, the young witch who just can't seem to follow the rules at her school for witches. There are 7 books in this series. Look for The Worst Witch, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star, The Worst Witch to the Rescue, The Worst Witch Saves the day and The Worst Witch at Sea.
The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star (Worst Witch #7)
by Jill Murphy[from the back cover] "Be careful what you wish for! Mildred Hubble, the clumsiest witch at Miss Cackle's Academy, is now a senior student! Will her new responsibilities keep her out of trouble, or will a lovable stray get her into it? Read all the magical adventures in the internationally best-selling series!" The pictures are described. Have a cackling good time reading the complete Worst Witch Series in the Bookshare library. The books are: #1. The Worst Witch, #2. The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #3. The Worst Witch at Sea, #4. The Worst Witch Saves the Day, #5. The Worst Witch to the Rescue and #6. The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.
The Worst Witch at Sea (The Worst Witch #4)
by Jill MurphyFans of the new Worst Witch series airing on both HBO and HBOFamily can follow the adventures of their favorite characters in the original novels--now in paperback with all new TV tie-in covers! [from the back cover] "Mildred is in deep water on the school trip! Mildred Hubble, the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby, when the class takes a trip to the seaside. But bringing Tabby leads Mildred into even more trouble." Ages 8-12 Pictures are described. Read all seven magical adventures in the in this series about a witch school for girls in the Bookshare Library. ! #1. The Worst Witch, #2. The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3. A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #4. The Worst Witch at Sea, #5. The Worst Witch Saves the Day and #6.The Worst Witch to the Rescue.
The Worst Witch to the Rescue (Worst Witch #6)
by Jill MurphyMildred Hubble, the worst student at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, returns in a new escapade for young magic lovers. Lovable but accident-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. She always tries her best, but her spells never seem to go right. In her latest adventure, Mildred is set up for disaster by her arch-nemesis, Ethel Hallow. Ethel steals Mildred’s summer project and her enchanted tortoise, Einstein, and Mildred must brave a broomstick flight through a violent thunderstorm to rescue him. But will she ever get back into Miss Hardbroom’s good graces? Since 1974, millions of readers have enjoyed Mildred’s exploits, and now she’s back to cast her spell on a new generation of readers. Read all of Mildred's adventures. Bookshare has all seven of the Worst Witch Series. Look for #1 The Worst Witch, #2 The Worst Witch Strikes Again, #3 A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, #4 The Worst Witch at Sea, #5 The Worst Witch saves the Day and #7 The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.
The Worst Wizard (Early Reader)
by John McLayEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Harry's family are all knights. They are big, but Harry is quite small. Then an idea hits him. Perhaps a bit of magic can make him taller...A hilarious new Early Reader story about a horse called Oats, a wizard and a boy who longs to be a knight from John McLay and Horrible Histories illustrator, Martin Brown.
The Worst of All Possible Worlds (The Salvagers #3)
by Alex WhiteThe rag-tag crew of the Capricious hunts down rogue AI, ancient colony ships, and the biggest treasure in the universe in this pulse-pounding space adventure for fans of Firefly and The Expanse.The crew of the Capricious seems to leave a trail of devastation wherever they go. But with powerful enemies in pursuit and family and friends under attack planetside, there's no time to worry about all that. Ensnared by the legend of Origin, humanity's birthplace, and a long-dead form of magic, the Capricious takes off on a journey to find the first colony ship . . . and power that could bring down gods.Read the incredible space-fantasy series that V. E. Schwab calls "A total blast!"The SalvagersA Big Ship at the Edge of the UniverseA Bad Deal for the Whole GalaxyThe Worst of All Possible Worlds
The Worst-Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure: You Decide How to Survive! (Worst-case Scenario Ser.)
by David Borgenicht Robert Zubrin Hena KhanIn this interactive science fiction adventure, you blast off to Mars and must make the right decisions to achieve your mission and safely return to Earth.Join the youngest crew of astronauts ever to make the trip to Mars! Faced with fearsome dangers and difficult decisions, your choices will determine your fate on the Red Planet. Will you achieve the mission and return home to Earth safely, successfully earning the title of the youngest astronaut ever to make it to Mars? Or will you be forced to turn back early? This thrilling adventure offers twenty-two possible endings, but only ONE leads to the ultimate success! With eye-catching comic book style illustrations and information based on scientific facts related to Mars and space exploration, young readers will be over the moon with this entertaining addition to the Worst-Case Scenario series!
The Worthing Chronicle
by Orson Scott CardIt was a miracle of science that permitted human beings to live, if not forever, then for a long, long time. Some people, anyway. The rich, the powerful--they lived their lives at the rate of one year every ten. Some created two societies: that of people who lived out their normal span and died, and those who slept away the decades, skipping over the intervening years and events.
The Wounded Hawk (The Crucible Series #2)
by Sara DouglassThe Middle Ages. Finally, the Black Plague has passed and for a while it seems evil has been defeated. Europe recovers; prosperity returns, trade resumes, and people slowly recover from the effects of the plague. Then, just as the Church relaxes its guard, war spreads across Europe. Widespread heresies challenge the authority of the Church. Revolts and rebellions threaten to topple the established monarchies and overturn the social order of Europe. And then the plague returns, worse than ever. Thomas Neville, a neurotic warrior-priest, eventually discovers the cause. The minions of the Devil have been scattered throughout European society during the confusion of the Black Death. His task is to discover the identities of these shapeshifters so that the Church can move against them, but it is a dangerous task. These are master shapeshifters, perfect at their craft, and Neville can never be certain of who he should trust.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Wounded Hawk (The Crucible, Book #2)
by Sara DouglassThis is the Sequel to The Nameless Day. Fantasy set in the middle ages with wonderful historical accuracy. Sara Douglass, Australia's premier fantasy writer, has created an environment that is historically accurate but assumes the existence of demons and therefore, of the need to have someone around who can challenge them.
The Wounded Heart (The Grim Life #2)
by K. D. WorthThe Grim Life: Book TwoDating is tough… especially when you’re dead. Max and Kody never really figured life out, and their afterlife isn’t proving any easier. They were supposed to live happily ever after, escorting souls to heaven for the Big Guy—as in God—but then their boss, the mysterious angel Slade, delivered some shocking news about the undead. Their afterlife just got a lot more complicated. The appearance of the undead shades can only mean one thing: wraiths—the malevolent incarnation of stranded spirits. But what do they want with Kody? If that wasn’t enough for Max to worry about, Slade makes a cryptic remark about the end of Max and Kody’s relationship—and Max already resents the time Kody spends with Slade. Kody’s family is still reeling from his death, and his sister is spiraling out of control. She blames their mother, religion, and God. When Kody and Max form a plan to help save her faith and her heart, it could bring the wraiths into the mortal world… and the boys might not have the power to fight them. Only love can push back the darkness and heal the wounds in their hearts. But sorrow and confusion might drive a wedge between Max and Kody when they need most to stand together.
The Wounded Land: The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Book One (The\second Chronicles: Thomas Covenant The Unbeliever Ser. #1)
by Stephen DonaldsonThomas Covenant returns unwillingly to a Land ravaged by four thousand years of Lord Foul's pestilence. Under the evil Sunbane, the people of the Land submit to cruel sacrifices; the rulers of Revelstone are corrupt, the fields and forests laid waste; the healing Earth-power impotent. Accompanied by a woman from his own world, Covenant begins a new quest to save the Land from the forces that have all but destroyed it.