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Artania: El grito de los faraones
by Laurie Woodward Pilar Ordaz B.Bartholomew, de once años, no puede ir a la escuela, jugar afuera o, lo peor de todo, hacer arte – así que dibuja en secreto. Después de que conoce a un pintor en patineta, Alexander DeVinci, ambos son transportados a otro reino de pinturas mágicas. Su propio mundo es muy diferente en comparación con Artania: un mundo con pinturas y esculturas vivientes. Pronto aprenden que Artania está al filo de la destrucción, y el arte de Bartholomew es la única cosa que puede salvarle. Tanto con dioses como diosas a su lado, Bartholomew se enfrenta a batallas, duelos y escapes sobre patinetas. Pero incluso con sus poderes creciendo, ¿puede él derrotar el ejército malévolo de Sickhert y traer el arte de vuelta al mundo?
Artania: L'urlo del Faraone
by Laurie WoodwardL’undicenne Bartolomeo non può andare a scuola né giocare all’aperto e, cosa peggiore di tutte, non può fare arte; così disegna in segreto. Dopo aver incontrato il pittore-skater Alexander DeVinci, i due ragazzi vengono catapultati in un altro regno grazie ad un dipinto magico. Il loro mondo reale è molto diverso se comparato ad Artania: un mondo in cui le sculture e i dipinti prendono vita. Ben presto i due ragazzi apprenderanno che Artania è sull’orlo della distruzione, e solo l’arte di Bartolomeo potrà salvare questo mondo. Con le divinità egizie dalla sua parte, Bartolomeo affronterà battaglie, duelli e fughe sullo skateboard. Ma sebbene i suoi poteri siano aumentati, riuscirà a sconfiggere l’armata di Malcuore e riportare l’arte nel mondo?
Artefato de um Vampiro
by Vianka Van Bokkem Débora L. SousaEu empurrei um baú empoeirado que estava no "porão inacabado" da casa para onde eu e minha mãe nos mudamos. Para a minha surpresa, um desenho estava por baixo. Era um círculo com três triângulos dentro. Cada triângulo tinha um anjo segurando uma cruz. O mais estranho de tudo era o fato de que o desenho vermelho cheirava a sangue fresco. Não pensei duas vezes e limpei-o com uma vassoura até que não houvesse mais nada para ver. Mal sabia eu que um vampiro chamado Nathan Jones estava preso debaixo do desenho e que, graças a mim, estava livre para matar novamente!
Artemis
by Philip PalmerArtemis McIvor is a thief, a con-artist, and a stone cold killer. And she's been on a crime-spree for, well, for years. The galactic government has collapsed and the universe was hers for the taking.But when the cops finally catch up with her, they give Artemis a choice. Suffer in prison for the rest of her very long life, or join a crew of criminals, murderers, and traitors on a desperate mission to save humanity against an all-consuming threat.Now, Artemis has to figure out how to be a good guy without forgetting who she really is.
Artemis
by Philip PalmerShe's a stone cold killer, a rebel and a librarian ...Raised on the library planet of Rebus, Artemis McIvor has a love of books in a future where reading is a lost art. Unfortunately, she's also been imprisoned for a string of brutal murders she didn't commit. Not that she hasn't killed people. She just didn't kill these people.A war is coming and Artemis will find that her talents will be in high demand. But she has debts to pay and when they come due she will have a choice: fight for her freedom, or die a slave.
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl #1)
by Eoin ColferTwelve-year-old Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, a genius-and, above all, a criminal mastermind. But even Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of bedtime stories; these fairies are armed and dangerous. <P><P> Artemis thinks he has them right where he wants them but then they stop playing by the rules.<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Intermediate Award
Artemis Fowl I. El mundo subterráneo
by Eoin ColferLo que él todavia no sabe es que sus habitantes: hadas, duendes, elfos..., no son las criaturas maravillosas que siempre hemos imaginado y no van a consentir que un humano conozaca sus secretos más sagrados.Como él, van armados hasta las barbas y conocen las últimas tecnologías: se prepara un trepidante duelo que puede provocar una auténtica guerra entre las especies del planeta.
Artemis Fowl II. Encuentro en el Artico
by Eoin Colfer¿Alguien ha podido olvidar a Artemis; aquel niño que puso en jaque la estabilidad de las especies chantajeando a las criaturas mágicas?En esta segunda parte descubrimos que Artemis tenía razón: su padre está vivo, secuestrado en algún lugar del Artico.Por otro lado, el mundo subterráneo, con el comandante Remo y la capitana Canija a la cabeza, no está viviendo lo que se dice su mejor momento. El comandante Remo necesita saber quién es el humano que trafica con ellosy Fowl necesita ayuda para rescatar a su padre ¿ Serán capaces de entenderse?
Artemis Fowl III. El cubo B
by Eoin ColferEspero, humano, que con solo oír mi nombre un escalofrío recorra tu cuerpo.Si no, pregúntales a las Criaturas mágicas o a las que viven en el Ártico quién soy; seguramente formo parte de sus pesadillas mástemidas, y eso a mí me gusta. Sepas que yo pienso, y Mayordomo actúa. Fui el primer humano que se enfrentó a los seres subterráneosy conseguí lo que quería: oro y algún secreto más. Ahora todo parece volver a la normalidad: he rescatado a mi padre y mi madre está empeñada en que seamos una familia normal. Me queda poco tiempo para mi última maniobra... No sé si ni siquiera te mereces saber cuál es: pero, bueno, hoy me siento especialmente generoso, así que te adelanto que voy a chantajear a un magnate de la tecnología dela comunicación con un invento -mío, evidentemente--: el cubo B. Y, ahora, ¿a qué esperas para empezar a leer?Si todavía no conoces a Artemis, ¡no te pierdas Artemis Fowl y Artemis Fowl. Encuentro en el Ártico!
Artemis Fowl V . La cuenta atrás
by Eoin ColferArtemis y Mayordomo están en el Paseo de Gracia esperando a alguien que no llega a la hora prevista. De repente, de la nada, surge un demonio que se lleva a Artemis y lo traslada a la Barcelona de Gaudí, justo en el momento en que el arquitecto está contruyendo la casa Milà. Como en el momento de la aparición, Mayordomo estaba tocando a Artemis y llevaba, además, un brazalete de metal que leregaló su hermana, consigue que Artemis vuelva al presente. Pero Artemis, al regresar de su viaje por el tiempo, nota un curioso cambio en su cuerpo: el dedo índice de su mano izquierda le ha crecido.Mientras Holly, apartada de los REP por acusarle de la muerte del comandante Root, trabaja con el enano Mulch intentando atrapar ladrones de baja estopa. Sin embargo, todo cambia cuando la va a buscar una antigua instructora suya, Vinyáya, le llama y le explicaque tiene una misión: Foaly, el centauro, ella y otro equipo, forman la sección ocho que se dedica a buscar demonios y ella debe colaborar. Según parece, Artemis ha interceptado a un demonio hace muy poco, por lo que Holly tiene que volver a contactar con él parasaber cómo logró interceptarlo y, sobre todo, para prever la llegada del próximo (se calcula que llegará a la tierra en seis semanas).
Artemis Fowl y su peor enemigo
by Eoin ColferHechas las paces con el mundo mágico y convertido en una persona respetable, solo hay algo que le preocupa: la salud de su madre que se deteriora por momentos. Según el médico, padece una rarísima enfermedad incurable y le quedan pocos días de vida. Pero Artemis guarda un as en la manga: conserva magia del mundo elemental y está convencido de que puede curar a su madre. Al no ser así, no le quedará otro remedio que pedir ayuda al mundo mágico que le asegura que el antídoto de la enfermedad de su madre está en el cerebro de un animal que el propio Artemis mató ocho años atrás. A Artemis solo le queda una posibilidad: volver ocho años atrás y recuperar el cerebro de ese animal...
Artemis Fowl: El mundo subterraneo
by Eoin ColferArtemis Fowl tiene doce años, una mente privilegiada y un plan perfecto: robar el oro de las criaturas mágicas para financiar su pequeño imperio criminal. Lo que todavía no sabe es que los duendes, elfos y hadas del mundo subterráneo poco se parecen a los de los cuentos infantiles. Equipados con la tecnología más puntera y armados hasta los dientes, están más que preparados para la lucha. Pero Artemis también.
Artemis the Brave: Book 4 (Goddess Girls #4)
by Joan Holub Suzanne WilliamsArtemis's friends and classmates see her as the most courageous goddessgirl at school. Little do they know that despite her expert archery skills, the smelly Geryon, ring-nosed Minotaurs, and scorpions in Beast-ology class scare her as much as they do anyone else! But what's really bothering her now is that funny feeling she has whenever she looks at Orion. She's never had a crush before. Will she find the courage to talk to Orion, to make him see her as more than a pal, and to ace Beast-ology class?The Goddess Girls series by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams puts a modern spin on classic Greek myths! Follow the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy where the most privileged godboys and goddessgirls in the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills.
Artemis: A Novel
by Andy Weir<P>The bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller—a heist story set on the moon. <P>Jazz Bashara is a criminal. Well, sort of. Life on Artemis, the first and only city on the moon, is tough if you’re not a rich tourist or an eccentric billionaire. So smuggling in the occasional harmless bit of contraband barely counts, right? Not when you've got debts to pay and your job as a porter barely covers the rent. <P>Everything changes when Jazz sees the chance to commit the perfect crime, with a reward too lucrative to turn down. But pulling off the impossible is just the start of her problems, as she learns that she's stepped square into a conspiracy for control of Artemis itself—and that now, her only chance at survival lies in a gambit even riskier than the first. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Artemisa
by Andy WeirArtemisa es la esperada nueva novela del autor de El marciano, el libro que ha abierto la ciencia ficción al gran público, convirtiéndose en un fenómeno editorial en 40 países con más de 3.000.000 de ejemplares vendidos, y una película de gran presupuesto: Marte de Ridey Scott, con Matt Damon como protagonista. Jazz Bashara es una criminal... O al menos lo parece. La vida en Artemisa, la primera y única ciudad de la Luna, es difícil si no eres un turista adinerado o un multimillonario excéntrico. Así que hacer un poco de contrabando de lo más inofensivo no cuenta, ¿verdad? Sobre todo cuando hay que pagar deudas y tu trabajo como transportista apenas paga el alquiler. De pronto, Jazz ve la oportunidad de cambiar su destino cometiendo un delito a cambio de una lucrativa recompensa. Y ahí empiezan todos sus problemas, pues al hacerlo se enreda en una auténtica conspiración por el control de Artemisa que le obliga a poner en peligro su propia vida... Críticas:«Weir muestra una habilidad de virtuoso al escribir situaciones altamente técnicas y hacerlas comprensibles a los lectores.»Kirkus Reviews «Weir ha creado la combinación perfecta entre acción y aventura clásica en el espacio.»Library Journal Críticas sobre El marciano:«La mejor novela de ciencia ficción en años.»Wall Street Journal «Un impresionante debut.»Entertainment Weekly «Una lectura que devorarán los fans de los viajes espaciales.»USA Today «Un thriller de supervivencia que no da tregua, entretenido y creativo.»Ernest Cline
Artesia (The Book of Dooms #1)
by Mark SmylieWinner of ForeWord magazine's ""Best Graphic Novel of 2003."" In the Highlands of the Middle Kingdoms, where witchcraft and warlords vie for power, a warrior-priestess named Artesia fights for her king against the rulers of rival citadels. Collecting all six issues of the first Artesia mini-series! <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Artesia Vol. 2: Afield (The Book of Dooms #2)
by Mark SmylieArtesia and her captains lead an army out of the Highlands to aid the Middle Kingdoms against the returning Thessids. The Empire's legions have swept across the land bringing death by sword and fire, and through it all, Artesia is plagued by dreams and haunted by ghosts as she ponders the choices she has made.
Artesia: Afire (The Book of Dooms #3)
by Mark SmylieMagic coursing through her veins, the whispers of ghosts in her ears, an army at her back; the war to save the Middle Kingdoms from the Thessid-Golan Empire continues, as Artesia, self-proclaimed Queen of Dara Dess, confronts the temptations, limits, and consequences of power. Contains all six issues of the Artesia Afire miniseries, a short story from Artesia Annual #2, and the 'Into the Dark' story from Dork Tower #16 - 18, printed in color. Silver Award Winner for ForeWord Magazine's Best Graphic Novel of 2004. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Artezans: An epic magical fantasy adventure (Artezans #2)
by L.D. LapinskiMagic is back . . . and it's out of control. Return to the extraordinary world of Artezans, in the electrifying sequel to Artezans: The Forgotten Magic by acclaimed middle-grade author, L.D. Lapinski.Praise for Artezans: The Forgotten Magic'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. Lapinski's done it again - an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God's Guide' series Elodie and Ed Crane are twin Artezans, possessors of Hidden and Unseen magic. They wield powers that have exploded beyond all understanding and an ominous shared destiny. While Ed has the power to control dreams, Elodie can hear the thoughts of every living thing around her. Bombarded by the incessant chatter, Elodie struggles with overwhelming noise. But that's far better than the sinister Whispers she hears. The twins set off to seek out lost Artezan Masters, but shipwrecked on a remote isle that's not marked on any map, they await an uncertain rescue as storms rage around them. The islanders are welcoming, but all is not as it seems. Troubled new friend, Laurie, knows more than they are willing to tell. And as The Whispers grow louder, Elodie fears the nightmarish legends of the past are closer than anyone realises.
Artezans: An epic magical fantasy adventure (Artezans #2)
by L.D. LapinskiFor 400 years magic was fading. Two extraordinary twins have changed everything. Now magic is back, but it's out of control. . . Discover the extraordinary world of Artezans, by acclaimed middle-grade author, L.D. Lapinski.Praise for the Artezans series:'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. . . an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God's Guide' seriesTwins Elodie and Edward Crane are Artezans, inheritors of strange and powerful magic. After surviving an epic battle with The Sandman, the twins are now shipwrecked on a mysterious island with storms raging around them. The islanders are welcoming, but troubled new friend, Laurie, knows more than they are willing to tell. And Elodie is haunted by ominous whispers that are growing ever louder.As magic spirals into chaos, it's time for Ed and Elodie to face their destiny as they seek the lost Artezan Masters . . .
Artezans: Book 1 (Artezans #1)
by L.D. LapinskiPrepare for the magical adventure of your dreams, in the first in a brand-new series by L.D. Lapinski, author of Strangeworlds Travel Agency.In Edward Crane's world, magic has been dwindling for the past five hundred years. So even though he's part of a powerful magical family, Ed is worried that he won't have any magic in him at all. He's adopted, for one thing. He also has a perfect twin sister, Elodie, who seems to always get the better end of the deal and will no doubt be the one to get a powerful power like their dads.So when Ed discovers he does have an artisan power after all, he's relieved. In fact, it's more than he could have ever dreamed of. But the problem with dreams is that sometimes they turn into nightmares. And with Ed's ability growing by the day, there's a chance that this nightmare will become all too real...
Artezans: Book 1 (Artezans #1)
by L.D. LapinskiPrepare for the magical adventure of your dreams, in the first in a brand-new series by L.D. Lapinski, author of Strangeworlds Travel Agency.'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. Lapinski's done it again - an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God's Guide' seriesFor the last 400 years, magic has been fading...Edward Crane has always feared he won't have any magic at all. Sure, he's part of a powerful magic Artezan family, but he's adopted. His twin sister, Elodie, isn't so worried, but then everything always seems to work out perfectly for her.So when Ed discovers he does have an Artezan power after all, he's relieved. And it's more than he ever could have imagined - in fact, it's a dream come true.But the problem with dreams is that sometimes they twist themselves into nightmares. And with Ed's new abilities growing by the day, there's a chance that this nightmare will become all too real...
Artful Truths: The Philosophy of Memoir
by Helena de BresOffers a philosophical perspective on the nature and value of writing a memoir. Artful Truths offers a concise guide to the fundamental philosophical questions that arise when writing a literary work about your own life. Bringing a philosopher’s perspective to a general audience, Helena de Bres addresses what a memoir is, how the genre relates to fiction, memoirists’ responsibilities to their readers and subjects, and the question of why to write a memoir at all. Along the way, she delves into a wide range of philosophical issues, including the nature of the self, the limits of knowledge, the idea of truth, the obligations of friendship, the relationship between morality and art, and the question of what makes a life meaningful. Written in a clear and conversational style, it offers a resource for those who write, teach, and study memoirs, as well as those who love to read them. With a combination of literary and philosophical knowledge, de Bres takes the many challenges directed at memoirists seriously, while ultimately standing in defense of a genre that, for all its perplexities—and maybe partly because of them—continually proves to be both beloved and valuable.
Arthur (The Pendragon Cycle #3)
by Stephen R. LawheadIn a forgotten age of darkness, a magnificent king arose to light the landThey called him unfit to rule, a lowborn, callow boy, Uther's bastard. But his coming had been foretold in the songs of the bard Taliesin. And he had learned powerful secrets at the knee of the mystical sage Merlin.He was ARTHUR--Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty--who would rise to legendary greatness in a Britain torn by violence, greed, and war; who would usher in a glorious reign of peace and prosperity; and who would fall in a desperate attempt to save the one he loved more than life.ARTHUR"Evocate . . . intriguing . . . enthralling." -Locus