- Table View
- List View
Jedi Eclipse: Agents of Chaos, Book II) (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order - Legends #5)
by James LucenoA string of smashing victories by the forces of the sinister aliens known as the Yuuzhan Vong has left New Republic resources and morale stretched to the breaking point. Leia Organa Solo, estranged from her husband, Han, oversees the evacuation of refugees on planets in the path of the merciless invaders. Luke Skywalker struggles to hold the fractious Jedi Knights together, even while one of them undertakes a bold but reckless undercover mission. Manipulating their alliance with the amoral Hutts, the Yuuzhan Vong leave a cunning trail of vital information where New Republic agents are sure to find it--information the desperate defenders cannot afford to ignore: the location of the aliens' next target.Then Han Solo stumbles into the dark heart of raging battle, thus beginning a furious race against time that will require every skill and trick in his arsenal to win... Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Jedi Healer: Star Wars (Medstar, Book II)
by Steve Perry Michael ReavesWhile the Clone Wars wreak havoc throughout the galaxy, the situation on the far world of Drongar is desperate, as Republic forces engage in a fierce fight with the Separatists. . . . The threatened enemy offensive begins as the Separatists employ legions of droids into their attack. Even with reinforcements, the flesh and blood of the Republic forces are just no match for battle droids' durasteel. Nowhere is this point more painfully clear than in the steaming Jasserak jungle, where the doctors and nurses of a small med unit face an impossible situation. As the dead and wounded start to pile up, surgeons Jos Vandar and Kornell "Uli" Divini know that time is running out. Even the Jedi abilities of Padawan Barriss Offee have been stretched to the limit. Ahead lies a test for Barriss that could very well lead to her death- and that of countless others. For the conflict is growing-and for this obscure mobile med unit, there's only one resolution. Shocking, bold, unprecedented, it's the only option Jos and his colleagues really have. The unthinkable has become the inevitable. Whether it kills them or not remains to be seen.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Jedi Twilight: Star Wars Legends (Coruscant Nights, Book I) (Star Wars: Coruscant Nights - Legends #1)
by Michael ReavesWith the dark ascension of the Empire, and the Jedi Knights virtually wiped out, one Jedi who escaped the massacre is slated for a date with destiny-and a confrontation with Darth Vader.Jax Pavan is one of the few Jedi Knights who miraculously survived the slaughter that followed Palpatine's ruthless Order 66. Now, deep in Coruscant' s Blackpit Slums, Jax ekes out a living as a private investigator, trying to help people in need while concealing his Jedi identity and staying one step ahead of the killers out for Jedi blood. And they're not the only ones in search of the elusive Jax. Hard-boiled reporter Den Dhur and his buddy, the highly unorthodox droid I-5YQ, have shocking news to bring Jax-about the father he never knew. But when Jax learns that his old Jedi Master has been killed, leaving behind the request that Jax finish a mission critical to the resistance, Jax has no choice but to emerge from hiding-and risk detection by Darth Vader-to fulfill his Master's dying wish.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (Star Wars: Essential Guides)
by Ryder WindhamTHE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ABSOLUTE POWER AT THE HEART OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY The Force, in the immortal words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, "surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together." The fortunate few who are able to tap into this extraordinary power have studied and cultivated the full spectrum of its potential-either embracing its virtuous qualities or succumbing to its evil temptations. The Jedi seek to bring peace and enlightenment to the galaxy, while the Sith hunger only for conquest and control. This comprehensive one-of-a-kind overview chronicles the known history of the Force and its wielders down through the ages, from the founding tenets of Jedi and Sith teachings to the landmark events and legendary figures who have shaped the struggle between the light and dark sides. In first-hand accounts by Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa Solo, Darth Bane, Darth Vader, Count Dooku, Emperor Palpatine, and a host of other Jedi Masters, Sith Lords, scholars, and sages, Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force spans the breadth of available knowledge, including the first recorded discovery of the Force; significant battles affected by the Force throughout galactic history; the purpose, construction, and importance of Holocrons; the evolution of the Jedi and Sith orders; Force-sensitive abilities-including battle meditation, telekinesis, and "mind tricks"; noteworthy Jedi and Sith lightsabers, and the seven forms of lightsaber combat; a vivid portrait of the Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker. PLUS-More than one hundred brand new full-color illustrations! No Star Wars library is complete without this definitive guide to understanding the Force. Remember: the Force will be with you . . . always!
Jeff Allen vs. the Time Suck Vampire (Devils' Pass)
by Justina IrelandJeff Allen needs a new phone. But for a new phone, Jeff needs money and therefore a job. When he starts working at the new cell phone shop for Mr. Vlad, he thinks he's got it made. Soon, he notices things aren't quite right. The new phones come preloaded with a game, and everyone in town—including his friends—seem obsessed. But not normal-obsessed; they're Devils' Pass obsessed, which, in his town, often leads to very bad things. Jeff has to find what's causing the obsession and break the spell before the town and his friends succumb to the mortal danger in front of them.
Jeff Sturgeon's Last Cities of Earth
by Jennifer Brozek2091—The Year the Earth ChangedAs Yellowstone erupts, sending humankind into an extinction-level event, countries, cities, and enclaves of the elites create desperate, innovative ways to survive the coming ice age.Some scientists uplift entire cities into the sky above the disaster, others build undersea colonies, while some look to space. A few delve into the darkness of genetic modification and try to evolve a new species of humanity.Now, over two centuries have passed since the day that changed the world. Many global trade routes have resumed, and it is an age of discovery ... and danger. Brave airship crews explore the sky wilderness between the aerial metropolises, connecting more of the floating cities. Threats lurk in the skies as well as the ruins scattered around the world like half-forgotten memories.These are the last cities of Earth.
Jeff's Monster
by Joan StraussJeff is afraid of the dark and the monsters that might be hiding in it. When he hears a strange noise under his bed one night, he worries that his fears are coming true! What will Jeff do? What would you do if you found a monster under YOUR bed?
Jek/Hyde
by Amy RossLulu and Jek are science nerds and have been best friends since they were young…or at least they used to be. Lately Jek has been pulling away from Lulu, just as she’s coming to terms with how she really feels about him.Just as she’s ready to see if there could be something more between them.But Lulu’s thoughts are derailed by a mysterious new guy who’s showing up at local parties. Hyde is the definition of a bad boy, and everybody knows it…but no one can seem to resist his charms. And even though Lulu’s heart belongs to Jek, she can’t deny Hyde’s attraction, either.She also knows that there’s something not quite right about Hyde. That the rumors of his backwoods parties make them sound a little more dangerous than what any of her friends are accustomed to. And she doesn’t like the fact that Hyde seems to be cozying up to Jek, and that they seem to be intertwined in ways that have Lulu worrying for Jek’s safety.If Hyde has a dark secret, Lulu is determined to find out what it is, and to help Jek…before it’s too late for both of them.
Jem
by Frederik Pohl[from inside dust jacket flaps] Frederik Pohl has produced a brilliant vision of the future which in its scope, intelligence, and humor will appeal to readers of every interest. The Earth on which the curtain rises is not an unfamiliar one: a spirit of cooperation and mutual interdependence among countries prevails, but the globe has become firmly divided into three powers, the Fuel Bloc, the Food Bloc, and the People Bloc (alias the Greasies, the Fats, and the Peeps). Danny Dalehouse and Margie Menninger meet in Bulgaria at the Tenth World Conference on Exobiology, where data is being exchanged about Kung's Semistellar Object, otherwise known by the unappealing name of N-OA Bes-bes Geminorum 8426--and soon to be shortened to JEM. Upon this distant planet, lit by a red sun and graced with an oxygenated atmosphere, occurs a bold attempt at peaceful colonization. Earth's encampments find a trilogy of a different order in existence--three alien lifeforms, including singing, balloon-like creatures among whom Danny learns to float (and who must surely constitute the most appealing alien beings ever created). This is man's chance at peaceful coexistence, far from the greed and competition of home societies. The outbreak of nuclear war on Earth renders it man's last chance. Long recognized as one of the two or three greatest writers of science fiction, Pohl has here created a masterwork which rings completely true to contemporary sensibilities. The men and women of JEM are three-dimensional, every bit as heroic and venal, generous and petty, subtle and stubborn as our own leaders and followers. JEM is not only an exciting, edge-of-the-chair adventure novel but the culmination of the career of a master of science fiction. Beyond its merits as a riveting and enjoyable piece of fiction, it confronts issues of morality and innocence versus corruption and cynicism as have only a handful of novels in our time. Frederik Pohl is the author of numerous books you'll find in the Bookshare library including: Gateway which won every major prize for science fiction in 1977.
Jemez Spring: Zia Summer, Rio Grande Fall, Shaman Winter, And Jemez Spring (The Sonny Baca Novels #4)
by Rudolfo AnayaA high-profile murder ignites a hotbed of political treachery and terrorist threats that pit the Chicano PI against his most formidable foe Sonny Baca has learned to see beneath life's observable reality and develop a new kind of sight. The Chicano PI will need his most powerful guardian spirits when he's called in to investigate the death of the governor of New Mexico. Before the murder, Sonny dreamed of a body floating in dark, swirling water. Not only was the governor drowned, but black feathers were found on his corpse. Sonny fears the killer is his old nemesis, Raven, the vicious cult leader responsible for the death of Sonny's cousin and the near death of Sonny's girlfriend, Rita. But the worst is yet to com: Someone has planted a bomb in the Valles Caldera, near Los Alamos. And it's set to go off in a few hours. Is this the work of Raven? Or someone else? With Chica, his dreaming dog, Sonny delves into the world of the Jemez Pueblo tribe, which has made the mountain its sacred site. But the evil that men do could annihilate the land and a people struggling desperately for survival. Now Sonny must stop a killer before more innocent people die--if his own hunger for revenge doesn't destroy him first.
Jenna Starborn
by Sharon ShinnJenna Starborn was created out of frozen embryonic tissue, a child unloved and unwanted. Yet she has grown up with a singularly sharp mind--and a heart that warms to those she sees as less fortunate than herself. This novel takes us into Jenna Starborn's life, to a planet called Fieldstar, and to a property called Thorrastone--whose enigmatic lord will test the strength of that tender and compassionate heart.
Jenna Starborn
by Sharon ShinnThere is only one Jenna Starborn . . .A baby harvested from the gen-tanks on the planet Baldus.A girl scorned by the only family she has ever known.A woman bold enough to seek her own way, strong enough to stay true to herself, and brave enough to follow her heart - wherever in the universe it may lead her . . .
Jennifer Government
by Max BarryTaxation has been abolished, the government has been privatized, and employees take the surname of the company they work for. It's a brave new corporate world, but you don't want to be caught without a platinum credit card--as lowly Merchandising Officer Hack Nike is about to find out. Trapped into building street cred for a new line of $2500 sneakers by shooting customers, Hack attracts the barcode-tattooed eye of the legendary Jennifer Government. A stressed-out single mom, corporate watchdog, and government agent who has to rustle up funding before she's allowed to fight crime, Jennifer Government is holding a closing down sale--and everything must go. A wickedly satirical and outrageous thriller about globalization and marketing hype, Jennifer Government is the best novel in the world ever.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jennifer Government: A Novel
by Max BarryIn the future, the world will be run by giant American corporations, Everybody will be so happy, tax-free and rich that they will change their name to that of their company. Hack Nike, however, is a lowly Merchandising Officer with negative career equity. In the future, this is not a good thing. So when John Nike and John Nike offer Hack Nike a job marketing a new line of really, really expensive trainers he is understandably thrilled. He is less thrilled when he discovers that his duties include shooting teenagers.
Jennifer Murdley's Toad
by Bruce CovilleThe newest book in Coville's hilarious Magic Shop series. When homely Jennifer stumbles into Mr. Elives' Magic Shop, she ends up buying a talking toad named Bufo. Jennifer must make a painful choice about beauty when she faces a terrifying witch who is seeking the "Jewel of Perfect Happiness" concealed in Bufo's forehead.
Jennifer Murdley's Toad: A Magic Shop Book (The Magic Shop Books #3)
by Bruce CovilleIn this magical fantasy adventure by the award-winning author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, a talking toad takes a girl on a wild ride. Jennifer Murdley has always wanted to be pretty. That&’s why she&’s so surprised to leave Mr. Elives&’s magic shop with a particularly ugly toad. As her worst enemy says, &“A toad for a toad.&” But this toad can talk. And what it has to say sets Jennifer off on a journey that leads her into the company of the Immortal Vermin and straight to the Beauty Parlor of Doom . . . where she comes face-to-face with her deepest fears and dreams. Jennifer Murdley would give anything to be beautiful. But sometimes anything is too high a price to pay. &“Endlessly funny . . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Fast-moving with slapstick humor . . . . Recommended.&” —Horn Book
Jennifer Scales and the Ancient Furnace
by Maryjanice Davidson Anthony AlongiShe knew that growing up would mean changing. But Jennifer wasn't prepared for the blue scales or the claws, since no one had told her that she came from a bloodline of weredragons. Her greatest challenge? Protecting herself from her family's ancient enemies and preparing herself for fierce battles. And that's a lot to expect of a girl just coming into her own.
Jennifer Scales and the Messenger of Light
by Maryjanice Davidson Anthony AlongiJennifer Scales is trapped in the middle of tensions between weredragons, beaststalkers, and werachnids. If peace isn't found soon, whole races can be lost and her family-and newfound brother-destroyed.
Jennifer the Babysitter Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jennifer the Babysitter Fairy keeps all babies safe and happy. That is, until her three magical objects disappear! With Jennifer's precious items missing, all fairy and human children are naughty and upset. Can Kirsty and Rachel help Jennifer make all babies happy again? Join Rachel and Kirsty, and see if Jennifer finds her three magical objects: a toy box, a snack pack and a nightlight!'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William Mckinley, And Me, Elizabeth
by E. L. KonigsburgElizabeth is an only child, new in town, and the shortest kid in her class. She's also pretty lonely, until she meets Jennifer. Jennifer is...well, different. She's read Macbeth. She never wears jeans or shorts. She never says "please" or "thank you." And she says she is a witch. It's not always easy being friends with a witch, but it's never boring. At first an apprentice and then a journeyman witch, Elizabeth learns to eat raw eggs and how to cast small spells. And she and Jennifer collaborate on cooking up an ointment that will enable them to fly. That's when a marvelous toad, Hilary Ezra, enters their lives. And that's when trouble starts to brew.
Jenny Zero
by Dave Dwonch Brockton McKinneyMeet Jenny Zero, the hard partyin' daughter of Japan&’s most beloved superhero.After washing out as the military&’s top Kaiju-killer, Jenny lives the celebutante life with her hotel heiress bestie. But freakish creatures, secret societies, and her father&’s legacy now have her wondering if she can sober up – just long enough to save the world! This volume collects Jenny Zero #1–#4, as well as a sketchbook section with creator commentary!
Jenny Zero II
by Dave Dwonch Brockton McKinneyJenny Zero returns, bigger than ever!After being transported to Japan, everyone&’s favorite booze-fueled superhero reunites with old friends and new alliances! But when the Action Science Police asks her to follow in her father&’s massive footsteps, Jenny realizes that taking up the mantle of Mega Commander Zero means facing reanimated burger mascots, Death Cult Hit Squads, and a hidden evil from her past – one that will prove to be the BIGGEST challenge of her life! This volume collects Jenny Zero II #1–#4, as well as a sketchbook section with creator commentary!
Jenny's Magic Wand
by Helen Herman Bill HermannHaving attended a school for blind children, Jenny worries about starting regular classes in a public school until the day she proves she is "just one of the kids." The authors introduce kids to the use of the white cane. Parents will find this book to be useful in acquainting sighted children with how blind children do things. It is also a useful resource to encourage a child who is mainstreaming for the first time. The story is believable, and the information about blindness is accurate. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Jenseits des Olymps (Jenseits des Olymps)
by Tina FolsomJetzt als Sammelband! Die komplette Jenseits des Olymps Serie: Band 1 – Göttersturm Band 2 - Göttertraum Band 3 - Götterglanz Band 4 – Götterlust Göttersturm Der egoistische und schöne griechische Gott Triton wird von Zeus vom Olymp verbannt, nachdem er dessen Geliebte verführt hat. Er darf nur wieder zurückkehren, wenn er die Liebe einer sterblichen Frau gewinnt, die ihn wegen seiner Güte und Selbstlosigkeit liebt, nicht aber seiner Schönheit wegen. Als die sterbliche Sophia, die sich gerade von einer Augenoperation erholt und praktisch blind ist, einen Pfleger braucht, übernimmt Triton die Rolle, in der Hoffnung, sich dadurch seinen Weg nach Hause zu verdienen. Göttertraum Als der Gott des Weines und der Ekstase, Dionysos, kaltschnäuzig seine neueste Eroberung, die sterbliche Ariadne, sitzen lässt, hat die Göttin Hera genug. Sie beraubt Dionysos seines Gedächtnisses, um ihm eine Lektion zu erteilen. Ariadne ist tief verletzt, da Dionysos – nachdem er ihre Nacht der Leidenschaft als "nur Sex" abgetan hat – sie nicht mehr sehen will. Als sie ihn blutig geschlagen und unter Gedächtnisverlust leidend auffindet, entwickelt sie schnell einen Plan, um es ihm heimzuzahlen. Sie gibt Dionysos gegenüber vor, seine Verlobte zu sein und lässt ihn in dem Glauben, dass er sie liebt. Aber je länger die Scharade andauert, desto schwieriger wird es zu erkennen, wer wem eine Lektion erteilt. Götterglanz Die Sandalen des Götterboten Hermes sind gestohlen worden und dadurch wurden die Götter ihrer Gabe des Teleportierens beraubt. Zeus ist wütend, doch Hermes muss sich um mehr Sorgen machen als nur um den Zorn seines Vaters. Die Sandalen zurückzubekommen, entwickelt sich zu einem Wettlauf mit der Zeit, da auch andere hinter dem wertvollen Artefakt her sind. Und Hermes kennt sogar die Identität der Diebin: Es ist die bezaubernde Professorin für griechische Geschichte, Penelope Galloway. Jetzt muss er nicht nur als Erster seine Sandalen finden, sondern dies auch bewerkstelligen, bevor ihm Penny noch etwas anderes stiehlt: sein Herz. Götterlust Nach einer schmerzhaften Trennung hat Eros, der Gott der Liebe, von der Liebe genug und weigert sich, weiterhin seine Pfeile zu schießen. Infolgedessen verlieben sich die Menschen auf der Erde nicht mehr. Als Zeus Wind davon bekommt, ist er wütend, und zwingt Eros' beste Freunde, die Götter Triton, Dionysos und Hermes, ihm zu helfen. Sie sollen Eros' Glauben an die Liebe wiederherstellen. Und wie besser können sie das in die Wege leiten, als dafür zu sorgen, dass Eros der verlockenden menschlichen Blumenhändlerin Psyche, die genauso zynisch der Liebe gegenüber ist wie Eros, über den Weg läuft? "Ich bin süchtig nach Tina Folsoms Büchern! Die Scanguards Serie ist eine der heißesten Sachen, die es bei Vampirliebesromanen gibt. Wenn Sie glühend heiße, sich rasant entwickelnde Romane lieben, dann verpassen Sie diese packende Serie nicht!" Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestseller Autorin der Midnight Breed Serie Über die Serie Die Jenseits des Olymps Serie ist eine humorvolle und sexy paranormale romantische Komödie, die den romantischen Abenteuer von vier Göttern in Charleston, South Carolina, folgt: Triton, Dionysos, Hermes und Eros. Die Romane sind voller Unfug, Gelächter, komödiantischen Szenen, sinnlichen Liebesszenen, witzigen Dialogen und ein wenig Slapstick. Einmischungen von Zeus und Hera und anderen griechischen Götter sind garantiert!
Jeramiah’s Power
by Betsy Rose WellsJeramiah loves playing with superpowers! He and his friend Max spend their days in passionate imagination, controlling the world around them.But with power comes responsibility. One day, Jeramiah learns to be responsible for his power over other people&’s emotions.The drama of power struggle leads both friends to understand that sharing power leads to more fun, and using real power for good is the most powerful feeling of all!