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TOMMY TOPPER E LA PRINCIPESSA DI PIXIE
by Joe Corso Annamaria DonadioA quale mondo appartiene Tommy Topper? Un mondo incantato dove ci sono maghi, streghe, folletti e molti altri esseri soprannaturali. Al suo quattordicesimo compleanno Tommy ha scoperto di essere un mago. I suoi genitori gli dicono di provenire da un altro pianeta, Kranta, un luogo lontano in cui Tommy si doveva teletrasportare il prima possibile. Il suo destino era stato scritto milioni di anni fa. Doveva distruggere il cattivo imperatore Ling Cam, che aveva rubato i cinque oggetti magici per portare scompiglio su Kranta e uccidere il giovane mago. Tommy con l'aiuto dello Zio Nick, del suo mentore Verlan e della bellissima principessa Ryanna cercherà di portare l'armonia e restituire il potere al Re caduto. Tommy sarà in grado di riportare la pace, l'armonia e la magia alla gente di Kranta?
TOWN
by Royden JohnsonTown is a small out of the way community with a population of 'Not Too Many'. The residents are a unique and unusual group of people and are joined by a collection of some oddball, eccentric characters who, through various and unintentional ways, end up in Town. Together they create an interesting and eventful, although sometimes chaotic, community. These characters include a wandering preacher who distributes literature of a questionable nature; a river boat captain who winds up with hot air balloon restaurant; a recycle facility worker who owns a property with some warm mud springs on it and has envisions a health spa; a train enthusiast who takes over the old mine rail spur system and a stranger who arrives in Town with his pair of oxen. There are many other odd characters including the sheriff, the judge, a travelling masseur and other unusual townsfolk. Each has a story and eventually they all come together in the community of Town.
TRIDENTE, EL (EBOOK)
by Diego SasturainEn El Tridente, de Diego Sasturain, la primera persona atrapa y conduce por el desfiladero de temas: el misterio, la locura, las sectas. Temas que proyectan otros: el delirio, la digresión, un secreto. Constancias del vuelo de la imaginación se convierten, gracias al autor, en ejemplos presocráticos. Todo se desprende con timidez y una rara hondura, una especie de honestidad vocal, en este relato de peripecias descansadas. A poco de ir acumulando afirmaciones, se empieza a sentir la magia. La magia la establecen la introspección y una inteligencia que se ha puesto en marcha. Una inteligencia muy atenta: no quiere deslumbrar, quiere abrirse paso, ir conociéndose de a ratos, reírse, aprender a hacer un asado. El narrador ya ha sabido pasarle la pelota al protagonista. Lo deja solo frente a la parrilla. Sabe cómo cada pedacito de tradición le juega a favor, y los descarta. Después, divirtiéndose con la circunstancia, empieza a cocinar la carne. Con esa misma perfecta vocación, con ese mismo elegante desgano, Diego Sasturain ha escrito esta novela extraordinaria.
TRUEL1F3 (LIFEL1K3 #3)
by Jay KristoffFrom the bestselling co-author of the Illuminae Files comes the thrilling finale in the LIFEL1K3 trilogy--hailed by Marie Lu as "a breathless, action-packed exploration of what humanity really means." Best friends have become enemies. Lovers have become strangers. And deciding whose side you're on could be the difference between life and death. For Eve and Lemon, discovering the truth about themselves--and each other--was too much for their friendship to take. But with the country on the brink of a new world war--this time between the BioMaas swarm at CityHive and Daedalus's army at Megopolis, loyalties will be pushed to the brink, unlikely alliances will form and with them, betrayals. But the threat doesn't stop there, because the lifelikes are determined to access the program that will set every robot free, a task requiring both Eve and Ana, the girl she was created to replace. In the end, violent clashes and heartbreaking choices reveal the true heroes . . . and they may not be who you think they are.
TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation
by Simon BrewEssential nerdtastic reading! - Jason IssacsFrom the author of Den of Geek, this is the ultimate, nerdy television guide for TV geeks everywhere!TV Geek recounts the fascinating stories of cult-classic series, reveals the nerdy Easter eggs hidden in TV show sets, and demonstrates the awe-inspiring power of fandom, which has even been known to raise TV series from the dead. Includes:- How the live-action Star Wars TV show fell apart- The logistics and history of the crossover episode- The underrated geeky TV shows of the 1980s- The hidden details of Game of Thrones- Five Scandinavian crime thrillers that became binge hits - The Walking Dead, and the power of fandomTV series are now as big as Hollywood movies with their big budgets, massive stars, and ever-growing audience figures! TV Geek provides an insightful look at the fascinating history, facts and anecdotes behind the greatest (and not-so-great) shows.
TV Geek: The Den of Geek Guide for the Netflix Generation
by Simon BrewTV Geek recounts the fascinating stories of cult-classic series, reveals the nerdy Easter eggs hidden in TV show sets, and demonstrates the awe-inspiring power of fandom, which has even been known to raise TV series from the dead. Subjects include:- How the live-action Star Wars TV show fell apart- The logistics and history of the crossover episode- The underrated geeky TV shows of the 1980s- The hidden details of Game of Thrones- Five Scandinavian crime thrillers that became binge hits - The Walking Dead, and the power of fandomTV series now have the same budgets, stars, audience figures and cultural impact as Hollywood movies, and TV Geek provides an insightful look at the fascinating history, facts and anecdotes behind the greatest (and not-so-great) shows.This is the ultimate, nerdy television guide for TV geeks everywhere.
TVA Baby (Spectacular Fiction)
by Terry BissonThis timely collection of short stories leaves nothing in popular culture unscathed—from meetings with Somali pirates and a theory that Paypal is a criminal enterprise to an eerie reimagining of the 9/11 events and a visitor from Atlantis's search for a burger and fries. Additional stories include faux FAQs originally written for Britain's Science magazine and a seductive fantasy piece for Playboy. Opening with a harrowing, high-speed ride through the Upper South and ending with a desperate quest to find Darwin's doomsday machine in New Orleans, readers will delight in these clever stories that present current issues in a fresh new light.
Ta-Da!
by Kathy DavisThis delightfully illustrated children&’s book &“taps into the free-for-all that is imaginative play&” as two children create their own adventures (Publishers Weekly). What makes a good story? One little girl thinks it&’s a princess with magic powers that can (ta-da!) overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it's (dun dun duh!) a host of dragons, pirates, and volcanos that cause total chaos. But as each of their stories intertwine and interact, these two young storytellers soon learn that a good story needs both challenge and triumph, conflict, and resolution. Ta-Da! is an irresistible celebration of imagination, storytelling, and the joys of collaboration.
Ta-Da!
by Kathy Ellen Davis Kaylani JuanitaWhat makes a good story? One little girl thinks it's a princess with magical powers that can—ta-da!—overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it's—dun dun duh!—a combination of dragons, pirates, and fire that cause total chaos. But as their stories intertwine, these two young storytellers soon learn that a good story needs both conflict—dun dun duh!—and resolution—ta-da! An irresistible celebration of imaginary play, storytelling, and the joys of collaboration, this gorgeous picture book features two strong voices throughout, making it the perfect read-aloud.
Table Titans Club (Table Titans Club)
by Scott KurtzGrowing pains, adventure, and 20-sided dice abound in this new graphic novel series about a middle school Dungeon & Dragons club from Eisner and Harvey award-winning cartoonist Scott Kurtz.Valeria Winters has an easier time finding trouble than making friends. A fantasy-obsessed nerd with the legendary confidence—and temper—of a Valkyrie, Val promises her mom that things will be different at her new school. &“No more fighting!&”As if by fate, she meets the Table Titans right away—Alan, Andrew, and Darius, who run the school&’s tabletop gaming club. Finally, Val has found her own adventuring party! And even better . . . a place where she belongs.So when the future of the club is threatened, Val makes it her personal quest to save the Table Titans. She&’ll have to face the fire-breathing wrestling coach and popular girl Kate, who seems out for revenge. Revenge for what? Val has no clue.As the quest grows more and more complicated, Val wishes she was like her peaceful druid Lulani from the Table Titans' campaign, whose calm voice always prevails. If she loses her cool in real life, Val might lose more than the Table Titans club. She'll have to roll a natural 20 in charisma to keep her new friends together. Set in the same universe as the Eisner Award-winning webcomic PvP, Scott Kurtz&’s artwork blends zany, fantastical visuals with slice-of-life humor. For fans of fantasy and coming of age stories alike, Table Titans finds humor, heart, and adventure in a tale of friendship and finding your people.
Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East (Words Without Borders)
by Reza AslanA Words Without Borders Anthology “Remarkable . . . a triumph . . . connects us at the level of our humanity, no matter where we may be from.”—Los Angeles Times The countries that stretch along the broad horizons of the Middle East—from Morocco to Iran, from Turkey to Pakistan—boast different cultures, different languages, and different religions. Yet the literary landscape of this dynamic part of the world has been bound together not by borders and nationalities, but by a common experience of Western imperialism. Keenly aware of the collected scars left by a legacy of colonial rule, the acclaimed writer Reza Aslan, with a team of four regional editors and seventy-seven translators, cogently demonstrates with Tablet and Pen how literature can, in fact, be used to form identity and serve as an extraordinary chronicle of the disrupted histories of the region. Acting with Words Without Borders, which fosters international exchange through translation and publication of the world’s finest literature, Aslan has purposefully situated this volume in the twentieth century, beyond the familiar confines of the Ottoman past, believing that the writers who have emerged in the last hundred years have not received their full due. This monumental collection, therefore, of nearly two hundred pieces, including short stories, novels, memoirs, essays and works of drama—many of them presented in English for the first time—features translated works from Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Turkish. Organized chronologically, the volume spans a century of literature—from the famed Arab poet Khalil Gibran to the Nobel laureates Naguib Mahfouz and Orhan Pamuk, from the great Syrian-Lebanese poet Adonis to the grand dame of Urdu fiction, Ismat Chughtai—connected by the extraordinarily rich tradition of resplendent cultures that have been all too often ignored by the Western canon. By shifting America’s perception of the Middle Eastern world away from religion and politics, Tablet and Pen evokes the splendors of a region through the voices of its writers and poets, whose literature tells an urgent and liberating story. With a wealth of contextual information that places the writing within the historical, political, and cultural breadth of the region, Tablet & Pen is transcendent, a book to be devoured as a single sustained narrative, from the first page to the last. Creating a vital bridge between two estranged cultures, "this is that rare anthology: cohesive, affecting, and informing" (Publishers Weekly).
Tabletop Role-Playing Therapy: A Guide for the Clinician Game Master
by Megan A. ConnellA comprehensive book explaining “applied RPGs”—using role-playing games therapeutically. Across the globe, therapists are using tabletop roleplaying games (RPG) such as Dungeons & Dragons as a part of their practice. This book provides an overview of what RPGs are and what makes them such an effective and powerful tool for therapy. By examining research on gaming, flow, immersion, and role-play, readers will gain a better understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and how to skillfully and ethically use RPGs in their own practices. The author also looks at the history of RPGs, specifically focusing on issues of diversity and representation to help providers understand some possible pitfalls that exist within the medium. The book utilizes an example group to walk through everything from conception, planning, running, documentation, and termination of the group.
Tabula Rasa
by Kristen Lippert-MartinThe Bourne Identity meets Divergent in this action-packed debut thriller with a Katniss-esque heroine fighting to regain her memories and stay alive, set against a dystopian hospital background.Sarah starts a crazy battle for her life within the walls of her hospital-turned-prison when a procedure to eliminate her memory goes awry and she starts to remember snatches of her past. Was she an urban terrorist or vigilante? Has the procedure been her salvation or her destruction?The answers lie trapped within her mind. To access them, she'll need the help of the teen computer hacker who's trying to bring the hospital down for his own reasons, and a pill that's blocked by an army of mercenary soldiers poised to eliminate her for good. If only she knew why . . ."This is a snap-the-whip story, dark and fast. The sparks of humor in the voice won me over. Bottom line: I think the cocktail of suspense and believable smart-assery adds up to an addictive dose of reader appeal." --Blythe Woolston, author of the William C. Morris Award winner The Freak Observer
Tabula Rasa (The Tabula Rasa Saga #1)
by Kristen Lippert-MartinThe Bourne Identity meets Divergent in this action-packed debut thriller with a Katniss-esque heroine fighting to regain her memories and stay alive, set against a dystopian hospital background. Sarah finds herself in a battle for her life within the walls of her hospital-turned-prison. A procedure to eliminate her memory goes awry, and she starts to remember snatches of her past. Was she an urban terrorist or vigilante? Has the procedure been her salvation or her destruction? The answers lie trapped within her mind. To access them, she'll need the help of the teen computer hacker who's trying to bring the hospital down for his own reasons, and she'll need to evade an army of mercenary soldiers poised to eliminate her for good. If only she knew why . . .
Tacky Goblin
by T. Sean SteeleAn aimless twenty-something struggles to make sense of reality after he moves to Los Angeles to live with his sister. His legs are rotting, his apartment is haunted, and he has trouble making friends. Tacky Goblin blunders through particularly strange but familiar misadventures to remind us that, ultimately, learning to take care of yourself is hard.
Tactics of Conquest
by Barry N. Malzberg"You mean we're truly going to play for the fate of the Universe?""Exactly," the Overlord said, "a forty-one game chess match to be broadcast throughout all civilized sectors of your Universe so that everyone can witness it.""But why chess? Why me? Why this planet?""Because chess is ideal for such a final judgement; it is a methodical game with absolutely no element of luck, and therefore there can be no complaints by the loser. Chess is known only to your plant, and you and your opponent are the most evenly matched living players. Good against evil. No other chess players are so close in true potential abilities. There is no other reason."
Tactics of Conquest
by Barry N. MalzbergYou mean we're truly going to play for the fate of the Universe? "Exactly," the Overlord said, "a forty-one game chess match to be broadcast throughout all civilized sectors of your Universe so that everyone can witness it." "But why chess? Why me? Why this planet?" "Because chess is ideal for such a final judgement; it is a methodical game with absolutely no element of luck, and therefore there can be no complaints by the loser. Chess is known only to your plant, and you and your opponent are the most evenly matched living players. Good against evil. No other chess players are so close in true potential abilities. There is no other reason."
Tactics of Mistake: Tactics Of Mistake, Time Storm, The Dragon And The George (Childe Cycle #4)
by Gordon R. DicksonIt's obvious that Cletus Graeme--limping, mild-mannered scholarly--doesn't belong on a battling field, but instead at a desk working on his fourth book on battle strategy and tactics. But Bakhalla has more battlefields than libraries, and Graeme sees his small force of Dorsai--soldiers of fortune--as the perfect opportunity to test his theories. But if his theories or his belief in the Dorsai lead him astray, he's a dead man.
Tactics of Mistake: The Childe Cycle Book 4 (CHILDE CYCLE)
by Gordon R DicksonThe men of the Dorsai were the finest fighting soldiers in the universe, mercenary troops without equal.Their talents were devastatingly employed on Kultis, where a bloody little war raged between the Western Alliance and Eastern Coalition. But not even the Dorsai could anticipate the dramatic effect of Cletus Grahame's brilliant mind and the galaxy-shaking theory he called The Tactics of Mistake.This first book in the Dorsai sequence is the story of how Cletus Grahame risked his life, the fate of three worlds, and ultimately the whole of the Dorsai to prove that a mistake may remake worlds. A classic of science fiction.
Taft 2012: A Novel
by Jason HellerHE'S BACK.AND HE'S THE BIGGEST THING IN POLITICS.He is the perfect presidential candidate. Conservatives love his hard-hitting Republican résumé. Liberals love his peaceful, progressive practicality. The media can't get enough of his larger-than-life personality. And all the American people love that he's an honest, hard-working man who tells it like it is.There's just one problem. He is William Howard Taft . . . and he was already president a hundred years ago. So what on earth is he doing alive and well and considering a running mate in 2012? A most extraordinary satire, Jason Heller's debut novel follows the strange new life of a presidential Rip Van Winkle: a man who never even wanted the White House in the first place, yet finds himself hurtling toward it once more--this time, through the media-fueled madness of 21st-century America.
Tage bis nach Hause
by Mark Gardner Greg Dragon David KristophAuf einer routinemäßigen Bergbau-Mission im Asteroidengürtel ist die Besatzung der Kerwood verstrickt in ihren persönlichen Anliegen: schnelle Erledigung, nach Hause kommen und einen fairen Anteil am Gewinn verdienen. Das heißt, bis das Schiff auf der Rückfahrt einen katastrophalen Unfall hat. Jetzt müssen sie ihre trivialen Sorgen bei Seite stellen, wenn sie überhaupt eine Hoffnung haben wollen, lebend nach Hause zu kommen. Wird die Besatzung einen Weg finden, mit ihrer Nutzlast Kurs auf die Erde zu nehmen, oder wird sie feststellen, dass die Katastrophe von jemandem inszeniert wurde, der nicht will, dass sie überhaupt nach Hause zurückkehren?
Tagebuch eines Aussterbens - Erster Kontakt
by Isaac BarraoEs fesselt dich von der ersten Seite an Science Fiction, Horror, aber für junge Leute. Erster Teil einer Trilogie. In dem Augenblick, in dem sich eine Tragödie ereignet, suchen wir Zuflucht in unserem Umfeld, der Familie und den Freunden, und denken dabei unbewusst, dass es niemals uns treffen wird, wenn wir in den Nachrichten sehen, wie der Krebs diesem armen Kind, das wir nicht einmal kennen, das Leben nahm, oder die Naturkatastrophe, welche die Hoffnungen Tausender Menschen zerstörte, indem sie ihre zerbrechlichen Leben unter Tonnen von Schutt begrub. Vielleicht aktiviert sich eine Art biologischer Sensor in unserem Kopf, um der Angst zu entkommen. Alles geschah sehr schnell. Wir bemerkten nichts, und falls doch, rührten wir nie einen Finger, um es aufzuhalten. Allerdings war es zu jener Zeit, dass die, seit Jahrzehnten von skrupellosen Führern getäuschte, untertänige Menschheit verschwand; zumindest für eine Weile. Diejenigen, die uns beschützen sollten, große Männer, verdorben vom Geld dank dem bitteren Schweiß der Bevölkerung, geschützt durch die Demokratie, waren die ersten, die, Spanien verließen. Wir alle wussten es. Vom ersten Augenblick an, in dem wir den von Ebola infizierten spanischen Missionar von Afrika nach Madrid brachten. Wir wussten es. Wir sagten nichts. Wie immer. Wir schwiegen aus Angst, dass Europa uns behandeln würde, als wären wir wilde Tiere ohne Mitleid, weil wir einen der Unseren einem sicheren Tod überließen, oder vielleicht, um ohne Erfolg zu zeigen zu versuchen, was wir nicht waren, worin sich einmal mehr die Unfähigkeit unserer Regierung ausdrückte. Wir Millionen von Spaniern waren in unseren Häusern, aßen mit unseren Familien zu Abend, als es geschah. Dieser Tag war der Anfang vom Ende.
Taggerung (Redwall, Book #14)
by Brian Jacques"Readers of all ages who enjoy fantasy can happily lose themselves in Redwall's cozy world, where they'll enjoy zestful fights, lengthy descriptions of scrumptious food, and endearing animals speaking in thick dialects. Jacques's characters vibrate with personality.... It's great fun, and not just for Redwall fans." -Kirkus Reviews From the book: Who can outrun the wind Yet turn on a single leaf, Stand silent as an amberfly Or steal the breath from a thief? The Taggerung! Who can outswim a pike Whose eyes are keen as the hawk's, Who brings death in his wake Yet leaves no mark where he walks? Zann Juskarath Taggerung! Other books in this series are available from Bookshare.
Taggerung: A Tale from Redwall
by Brian Jacques Gary ChalkYears ago, the vermin clan of Sawney Rath kidnapped one of Redwall's own-a baby otter, destined to become their "Taggerung," a warrior hero of ancient legend. But as young Tagg grows, he rebels against his destiny. The young otter journeys in search of his birthplace, a member of Sawney's clan always near, out to destroy the deserter. With the feisty mouse Nimbalo, Tagg fends off the avenging vermin, but can he find his way back to the Redwall family from whom he was separated so long ago? Here is all of the excitement and adventure a Redwall fan could wish for!
Tagus the Horse Man: Series 1 Book 4 (Beast Quest #4)
by Adam BladeBattle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in the bestselling adventure series for boys and girls aged 7 and up. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the Beasts and stop them from destroying the land. Tagus the horse-man is terrorising the people and animals in the plains - can Tom and Elena stop him?There are SIX thrilling adventures to collect in Series One: Sepron the Sea Serpent; Arcta the Mountain Goat; Nanook the Snow Monster; Tagus the Horse-Man; and Epos the Flame BirdIf you like Beast Quest, check out Adam Blade's other series: Team Hero, Sea Quest and Beast Quest: New Blood!