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Howl of the Wind Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters)
by Tracey WestEvil wizard Astrid brings the Garden of Beasts to life and the Dragon Masters must go into battle in the latest installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Drake and Rori rush off to find a Wind Dragon -- the final dragon needed to undo the False Life spell. But they soon learn that the Wind Dragon is being held captive! Can they rescue her and her Dragon Master, Quilla? They'll need to hurry because evil wizard Astrid has already cast her terrible spell... Prepare for the Dragon Masters' biggest battle yet! With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed book!
Howl's Moving Castle: Howl's Moving Castle, House Of Many Ways, Castle In The Air (World of Howl #1)
by Diana Wynne JonesIn which a witch bewitched the hatter's daughter -- and then some. . . . Sophie lived in the town of Market Chipping, which was in Ingary, a land in which anything could happen, and often did -- especially when the Witch of the Waste got her dander up. Which was often. <p><p>As her younger sisters set out to seek their fortunes, Sophie stayed in her father's hat shop. Which proved most unadventurous, until the Witch of the Waste came in to buy a bonnet, but was not pleased. Which is why she turned Sophie into an old lady. Which was spiteful witchery. <p><p>Now Sophie must seek her own fortune. Which means striking a bargain with the lecherous Wizard Howl. Which means entering his ever-moving castle, taming a blue fire-demon, and meeting the Witch of the Waste head-on. Which was more than Sophie bargained for. . . .
Howling Dark (Sun Eater #2)
by Christopher RuocchioThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire.Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries.Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind.If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails...the galaxy will burn.
Howling Dark: Book Two (Sun Eater)
by Christopher RuocchioThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails...the galaxy will burn.
Howling Dark: Book Two (Sun Eater)
by Christopher RuocchioThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in recorded history. If he fails...the galaxy will burn.
Howling For You (Chicagoland Vampires Novella)
by Chloe NeillJeff Christopher is a shapeshifter and ally of Chicago's Cadogan House of vampires - he's also a tech whiz and mostly-legal hacker. And the only protective shields he's never been able to find a way around are those of the powerful Keene Family. For a long time, Jeff has only had eyes for the beautiful Fallon Keene. Unfortunately, she is the only sister of the lethal North American Central Pack Apex Gabriel Keene. The intricate balances of power and politics make it all but impossible for Fallon to trust her feelings. But fate takes a hand when the Pack's totem is stolen - threatening the Keene family's rule - and Fallon enlists Jeff's help to retrieve it before the Pack is thrown into chaos. Can she and Jeff find the totem, and restore order, before it's too late? And will Jeff finally be able to prove himself to the only person he truly loves? To find out more, visit: www. chloeneill. com Facebook: authorchloeneill Twitter: @chloeneill
Howling For You: A Chicagoland Vampires Novella
by Chloe NeillA new eBook-only novella in the Chicagoland Vampires series.Jeff Christopher is a shapeshifter and ally of Chicago's Cadogan House of vampires - he's also a tech whiz and mostly-legal hacker. And the only protective shields he's never been able to find a way around are those of the powerful Keene Family. For a long time, Jeff has only had eyes for the beautiful Fallon Keene. Unfortunately, she is the only sister of the lethal North American Central Pack Apex Gabriel Keene. The intricate balances of power and politics make it all but impossible for Fallon to trust her feelings. But fate takes a hand when the Pack's totem is stolen - threatening the Keene family's rule - and Fallon enlists Jeff's help to retrieve it before the Pack is thrown into chaos. Can she and Jeff find the totem, and restore order, before it's too late? And will Jeff finally be able to prove himself to the only person he truly loves?To find out more, visit www.chloeneill.comFacebook: authorchloeneillTwitter: @chloeneill
Howling Moon (Tales of the Sazi, Book #4)
by C. T. Adams Cathy ClampHe's a wolf... She's a jaguar... Raphael is a former agent of the shape shifter secret police, forced into retirement after a very public scandal. Now he's assigned to help the victim of a hideous crime a woman who has been attacked by a serial killer, and accidentally turned into a were-jaguar. Worse yet, Catherine turns out to be Raphael's fated mate. But the serial killer is still on her trail, and perhaps even worse, Raphael's pack wants her dead. Caught between destiny and duty... Raphael must make his choice and, in doing so, perhaps lose his pack in this tale of obsession, revenge, lust, pack politics, and true love.
Howling Stones
by Alan Dean FosterEnter another realm in the amazing world of the Humanx Commonwealth--the interstellar empire governed jointly by humans and aliens!The newly discovered planet of Senisran was a veritable paradise--a sprawling world of vast oceans dotted with thousands of lush islands and copious deposits of rare-earths and minerals. First-contact specialist Pulickel Tomochelor's mission to Senisran was straightforward: Secure mining rights for the Humanx Commonwealth before the vicious AAnn Empire beat them to the chase. With Senisran's Parramat clan resisting entreaty, negotiations could be difficult, but Pulickel was more comfortable with aliens than with his own species, and looked forward to a triumphant return to Earth.He hadn't counted on the incredible secret of Parramat, though: the strange, powerful green stones that the tribe used to manipulate the forces of nature. Within those stones lay an awesome technology the origin of which was lost in time--a technology that had to be kept from the AAnn at any cost . . .From the Paperback edition.
Howling at the Hauntlys'
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesJust when Annie, Ben, and Jane were getting used to their spooky new neighbors, Hauntly Manor's first guest checks in. Fang Hauntly is just your average teenager -- from Transylvania!
Howling at the Moon
by Karen Macinerney“A swift-paced, fun romp. ” –Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author Romance is about to get a little hairy. Sophie Garou seems to have it all: a great job at a prestigious accounting firm, a closet that rivals a Nordstrom showroom, and a terrific boyfriend who isn’t afraid to use the “M” word. There’s just one little itty-bitty problem: Sophie is a werewolf–and her time of month has a whole new meaning. Needless to say, life among yummy flesh-and-blood humans is no piece of steak . . . er, cake!, but regular doses of wolfsbane tea and a mother who runs a magic shop have helped Sophie keep her paranormal pedigree under wraps. Still, when a sexy, golden-eyed werewolf prowls into town, Sophie finds herself struggling to keep her animal impulses in check–not to mention trying to keep things on track with her super hot (and super human) lawyer boyfriend. What’s more, someone is threatening to expose Sophie for what she really is. And when her mother is accused of selling a poison-laced potion, Sophie must sniff out a culprit before the fur hits the fan. DON’T MISS THE NEXT BOOK IN THIS HAIR-RAISING TRILOGY: ON THE PROWL
Howling at the Moon: Vampires & Werewolves in the New World
by Kim EtingoffFrom the steaming jungles of the Amazon, to the ice-bound Arctic, the Sonora Desert, and the dark forests of the Appalachian Mountains--North, Central, and South America have their own unique varieties of vampires and shape-shifting man-beasts. A rich tradition of frightening myths and ghastly folk tales going back centuries before the Europeans came to the New World, blending with the folklore of newer immigrants, and rising like an eerie mist from the fertile mix of American cultures, our part of the world has no shortage of blood-drinking monsters and werewolves. Native Americans told tales of night-stalking corpses rising from their graves, the Ancient Aztecs with their blood-soaked cosmology left a legacy of terror tales to modern Mexico, and the howling of wolves (or is it the loup garou?) still pierces the bitter Quebec night.
Howls of Chaos
by Gabrielle BoydWhen a beautiful werewolf moves back to her Southern hometown, her peaceful new life is disrupted by a rogue pack in this fantasy thriller.Alexsys hasn’t been to Chaosville, Alabama, in nearly two hundred years. But now the beautiful, intelligent werewolf is finally moving back home. And she’s bringing her friendly pack with her. Opening a local business with her boyfriend, all Alexsys wants is to live a normal life. It’s a small-town dream come true . . . until a rogue pack of werewolves shows up in Chaosville.The rival werewolves aren’t just moving in, they’re trying to take over, picking off locals one by one. As Alexsys investigates the killings, she begins to uncover secrets from the past. Now, Alexsys and her pack must team up with the county sheriff in order to face a deadly common enemy.
Hrolf Kraki's Saga
by Poul AndersonA GRIPPING FANTASY ABOUT THE DANISH KING ARTHUR This is the story of four generations of heroes and kings, the strong men and wise women who united Denmark against the threat of Vikings, marauders and their own upstart barons. Hrolf Kraki, the greatest of his line, gathered to his court the most powerful heroes of Sweden and Denmark: Svipdag the one-eyed, who killed twelve berserkers; Bjarki, son of a were-bear; Hjalti, who drank of dragon's blood to gain his manhood. It took the treachery of Hrolf's sorcerous half-elven sister and Odin's wrath to break his rule.
Hrolf Kraki's Saga
by Poul AndersonA tale of battles, betrayals, revenge, magic, and monsters: The ancient legend of the fabled sixth-century Danish king, retold by an acclaimed master of science fiction and fantasy In the court of the Anglo-Saxon king, a visiting storyteller regales the assembled nobles with the enthralling tale of her faraway land's most revered hero: the Viking Hrolf Kraki. Born of an incestuous union into a royal family with a history of violence, jealousy, usurpation, and murder, Hrolf assembled a loyal band of the mightiest champions in the realm and expanded his small kingdom through wisdom, courage, and conquest. Unbeaten on the battlefield, his great deeds and victories became legends throughout the North as he ushered in an era of peace and prosperity. But Hrolf's desire for vengeance was ever the warrior-king's driving force, as he sought the truth about his father's murder. This obsession would threaten Hrolf's life and his rule--and ultimately bring his great kingdom to ruin. Poul Anderson, one of the acknowledged giants of twentieth-century fantasy and science fiction, employs his unparalleled storytelling talents to bring Denmark's most thrilling ancient legend to life. A tale that predates the stories of King Arthur and his knights and Shakespeare's Hamlet, while echoing the Oedipus and Beowulf myths, the saga of Hrolf Kraki, the greatest of all Danish Viking kings, takes on a new and breathtaking richness in this classic novel that was honored with a British Fantasy Award in 1974.
Hrolf Kraki's Saga (Gateway Essentials #10)
by Poul AndersonHis father had been slain in a heinous ambush; his grandfather, in an act of brotherly murder. His blood was of the Skjoldungs . . . and even the most unremarkable of seers knew his life would be as sweeping as it was savage.From the roiling midnight years before his birth, to the unshakable love and twisted fates that brought him to the throne of his ravaged Icelandic kingdom, Hrolf Kraki's magnificent saga is the story of an age of runes and ravishments, of blades and omens . . . and of a man who ruled and was ruled by an inescapable destiny.
Hu 2.0: Humanity's Last Hope
by Brent LaddThe future is not all automation and robots. As mankind advances, he also falters…Can a man born of science find his humanity in a polarized dystopian society bent on destruction and greed? In Brent Ladd’s newest release, Hu 2.0 tells a story of mankind’s possible future—one that is ripped apart when the evolution of the species divides into two categories: Human 1.0 (original) and 2.0 (new). The rift sparks a war that leaves the planet decimated, with original humans on the brink of extinction. A man made from science and raised by AI, Jericho must find and fight for his place in this new world if he hopes to save it.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 5
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Hubby, Let's Cultivate Together: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Ye Fenfan"Husband, let's dual cultivate!" She blinked and looked miserable. The man smiled. "Are you sure?" "Confirmed + 10086!" She raised her hand in excitement, swearing an oath. Her expression quickly changed, "You, you, you, what are you doing?!" With an innocent expression, the man tossed the thin veil to the side. "Duo Cultivation." "It's not this dual cultivator, ahhhhhhhhhh..." Who said that trash couldn't cultivate? Not only did she want to cultivate, she also wanted to drag Xuan Ba's cultivation with her! When the waste of firewood to attack the peak of life, the deep of the world no longer have the confusion of flowers, our story, has never been the beginning of a moral double cultivation.
Huck Out West: A Novel
by Robert Coover"An audacious and revisionary sequel to Twain’s masterpiece. It is both true to the spirit of Twain and quintessentially Cooveresque." —Times Literary SupplementAt the end of Huckleberry Finn, on the eve of the Civil War, Huck and Tom Sawyer decide to escape “sivilization” and “light out for the Territory.” In Robert Coover’s vision of their Western adventures, Tom decides he’d rather own civilization than escape it, leaving Huck “dreadful lonely” in a country of bandits, war parties, and gold. In the course of his ventures, Huck reunites with old friends, facing hard truths and even harder choices.