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Wires and Nerve: Volume 1 (Wires and Nerve #1)
by Marissa MeyerThe first graphic novel from #1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller Marissa Meyer! In her first graphic novel, bestselling author Marissa Meyer extends the world of the Lunar Chronicles with a brand-new,action-packed story about Iko, the android with a heart of (mechanized) gold. When rogue packs of wolf-hybrid soldiers threaten the tenuous peace alliance between Earth and Luna, Iko takes it upon herself to hunt down the soldiers' leader. She is soon working with a handsome royal guard who forces her to question everything she knows about love, loyalty, and her own humanity. With appearances by Cinder, Cress, Scarlet, Winter, and the rest of the Rampion crew, this is a must-have for fans of the bestselling series.
Wisdom of the Fox
by Harry TurtledoveTHE MAN WHO WOULDN'T BE KING<P>All Gerin the Fox ever wanted to do was go down to the City of Elabon and study. Life made other plans. When the barbarous Trokmoi killed his father and older brother, he became Baron of Fox Keep, warring against not only the Trokmoi and their fearsome evil wizard but also against the Empire of Elabon, which was happier collecting tribute than giving anything back for it -- such as soldiers or chariots. <P>Then all four moons went full at once, and Gerin's life got really complicated. <P>And after that, there were such small details as his son getting kidnapped, earthquakes, bad omens, a threatened war with his neighbors, and an even more threatening eruption of monsters from deep underground. Gerin kept trying to hang on to such civilization as was left in his own little corner of the world. Everything would have been a lot simpler if most of his neighbors -- and an irate god or two -- hadn't wanted to do him in.
Wisdom's Allegiance (The Shifter Chronicles #13)
by M.D. GrimmThe Shifter Chronicles: Book ThirteenCan a loyal and sensual owl shifter couple woo a human mate who’s convinced he’s an ugly duckling? When socially awkward Dexter Fortis rescues an elf owl blown off course by a storm, he has no idea the bird is a shifter named Orion. Or that his life is about to change. Orion falls in love with the kind custodian, but he must convince his long-term partner, Talon, that Dexter is just who they’ve been searching for to establish a permanent ménage. Even if they can gently break down Dexter’s walls, they’ll have to contend with a dangerous cult rising in the shifter community and a hidden enemy determined to keep Dexter from them.
Wisdom's Kiss
by Catherine Gilbert MurdockMagic, cunning, and one very special cat join forces in this hilarious, extraordinary tale by the author of the Dairy Queen trilogy and Princess Ben. Princess Wisdom, known as Dizzy, longs for a life of adventure beyond the staid oldkingdom of Montagne. Tips, a soldier, longs to keep his true identity a secret. Fortitude, an orphaned maid, longs only for Tips.These three souls might possibly attain their dreams while preserving their empire from ruin -- if only they can bear one another's company long enough to come up with a plan.
Wisdom's Kiss
by Catherine Gilbert MurdockMagic, cunning, and one very special cat join forces in this hilarious, extraordinary tale by the author of the Dairy Queen trilogy and Princess Ben. Princess Wisdom, known as Dizzy, longs for a life of adventure beyond the staid oldkingdom of Montagne. Tips, a soldier, longs to keep his true identity a secret. Fortitude, an orphaned maid, longs only for Tips.These three souls might possibly attain their dreams while preserving their empire from ruin -- if only they can bear one another's company long enough to come up with a plan.
Wise Acres: The Seventh Circle of Heck
by Dale E. Basye Bob DobWelcome to Wise Acres, where the sassy kids go. In the seventh installment of Heck, Dale E. Basye sends Milton and Marlo Fauster to Wise Acres, the circle reserved for kids who sass back. In Wise Acres, the cleverest, snarkiest, put-downiest kids debate and trade insults in Spite Club. But the new vice principal, Lewis Carroll, has some curious plans to raise the profile--and the stakes--of the competition. Now a full-fledged War of the Words will be broadcast through the afterlife. The winner will get the heck out of Heck and go straight to heaven. And the loser? Well, the loser goes down . . . all the way down to the real h-e-double-hockey-sticks. And Milton and Marlo are on opposite teams. Can they find a way out of Lewis Carroll's mad-as-a-hatter scheme? Or is one Fauster about to pay a permanent visit to the Big Guy Downstairs?From the Hardcover edition.
Wise Follies
by Grace Wynne-JonesRuby Matthews has a plan. Twelve jobs in twelve months, until she finds the one of her dreams... After an unexpected redundancy, Ruby begins to question her priorities. Inspired by a quote from Kahlil Gibran about loving your work, she launches her mission to find the ideal job. Her year of gainful (and sometimes painful) employment include nannying for clients in the South of France; dealing with embarrassing ailments in a Harley Street Clinic; waiting tables in a buzzy Soho cafe; and meeting the celebs of years gone by in a home for retired actors. And even though love is no longer top of her list, relationships just start happening along the way - which sees her handing out some P45s of her own! But will any of the jobs or men she meets see her dreams come true? Or will Ruby just end up back where she started?
Wise Follies
by Grace Wynne-JonesWhy waving goodbye to Mr Wonderful may be the wisest folly of all...Alice Evans has got a GSOH, GFCH (gas-fired central heating), a cat and a Mitsubishi colour portable. People have told her she can look pretty if she tries. She's thirty-eight and single, so will someone please pass the message on?What Alice thinks she needs is Mr Wonderful. A man like her pottery teacher, James Mitchel, who's warm and wise and gorgeous. But as one long, hot summer disappears with no sign of her snaring the man of her dreams, Alice is forced to consider the alternatives.Should she settle for Mr Mediocre, her dull but dependable ex boyfriend Eamon, and spend the rest of her days trying to like golf?Or could there be another way for a woman to ditch all the longing - and really start living her life?
Wise Follies
by Grace Wynne-JonesWhy waving goodbye to Mr Wonderful may be the wisest folly of all...Alice Evans has got a GSOH, GFCH (gas-fired central heating), a cat and a Mitsubishi colour portable. People have told her she can look pretty if she tries. She's thirty-eight and single, so will someone please pass the message on?What Alice thinks she needs is Mr Wonderful. A man like her pottery teacher, James Mitchel, who's warm and wise and gorgeous. But as one long, hot summer disappears with no sign of her snaring the man of her dreams, Alice is forced to consider the alternatives.Should she settle for Mr Mediocre, her dull but dependable ex boyfriend Eamon, and spend the rest of her days trying to like golf?Or could there be another way for a woman to ditch all the longing - and really start living her life?
Wish Bound
by J. C. NelsonFrom the author of Armageddon Rules, the fanciful and fun continuation of the Grimm Agency novels...As a partner at Grimm's magical Agency, Marissa Locks is used to working odd jobs. But when an evil queen reappears in Kingdom, life becomes too strange to handle...Even when she's not starting it, trouble follows Marissa everywhere. First there was the incident with the homicidal Fairy Godmother. Then there was the time she accidentally started Armageddon. But the problems that always seem to arise on Marissa's birthday take the cake.This year, her annual bad-luck presents include an army of invading goblins, the resurrection of two vengeful enemies from hell, and the return of the Black Queen, the evil sorceress whose reign of terror still haunts Kingdom and who happens to have claimed Marissa as her servant.As Marissa's friends try to save her from the Black Queen's clutches, Marissa fights to end a bitter war that started before her birth. But her quest for peace is about to bring up some inconvenient truths about her own past--ones that might cost her the happily ever after she's always dreamed of...
Wish Bowl (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level P)
by Jacques HughesWish Bowl by Jacques Hughes illustrated by Norm Lanting
Wish Club: A Novel
by Kim StricklandClaudia, Lindsay, Gail, Mara, and Jill are about to find out that the old adage is true--they really should be careful what they wish for. At first their book club was like any other: talking, drinking wine, and maybe even discussing the book they've read. But when they read a novel about witchcraft and jokingly try one of the spells . . . it works. Naturally the women are freaked out at--they're not witches! But what could be the harm in lighting some candles and making little wishes? Everyone has wishes--the perfect man, more time to yourself, a little extra cash . . . When their book club morphs into "Wish Club," the ladies find their real gift is for conjuring trouble. Their wishes start going awry, and they find themselves in strange, hilarious, and in some cases even dangerous predicaments. But as they search for someone who might be able to help, each of the women begins to discover that she may have the ability to make her own wishes come true. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Wish I Was Here
by M. John HarrisonBOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE GUARDIAN, THE OBSERVER (LONDON), GRANTA, AND TLS One of our greatest and most original living writers sets out the perils of the writing life with joyful provocation in this &“anti-memoir.&”M. John Harrison has produced one of the greatest bodies of fiction of any living British author, encompassing space opera, speculative fiction, fantasy, and magical and literary realism. But is there even an M. John Harrison and if so, where do we find him? This is the question the author asks in this memoir-as-mystery, turning for clues to forty years of notetaking: &“A note or it never happened. A note or you never looked.&” Are these notebooks records of failed presence? How do they shine a light on a childhood in the industrial Midlands, a portrait of a young artist in counterculture London, on an adulthood of restless escape into hill and moorland landscapes? And do they tell us anything about the writing of books, each one so different from the last that it might have been written by another version of the author? With aphoristic daring and laconic wit, this anti-memoir will fascinate and delight. It confirms M. John Harrison still further in his status as the most original British writer of his generation. &“Wish I Was Here is a beautifully strange masterwork. It is as if M. John Harrison&’s prose devises its own autobiography, while the figure of its author stands to one side tinkering at a eulogy for a dead cat, a manifesto against ruin porn, and a manual of operating procedures for creativity as funky as a Brian Eno card deck. How can this also produce a sublime fugue on memory and aging? Read it and see.&” —Jonathan Lethem, author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude
Wish I Were Here
by Melissa WiesnerIn this witty and charming love story perfect for fans of Sophie Cousens, Ashley Poston, and Josie Silver, a buttoned-up math professor is forced to rely on her carefree doorman when her identity mysteriously disappears. Catherine Lipton carefully calculates everything, and not just because she&’s a math professor. She had a chaotic childhood growing up with a free-spirited single dad. So now, from her daily to-dos to her afternoon snacks, Catherine has a plan for it all. But sometimes she wishes she could be someone else, someone with a totally different life. Until suddenly her entire identity—from her Social Security number to her driver&’s license to her academic record—mysteriously disappears. There&’s no evidence Catherine Lipton ever existed. With no ID and no other options, Catherine reluctantly accepts help from her exasperatingly laid-back—and infuriatingly attractive—doorman, Luca Morelli. Before long, by-the-books Catherine finds herself bending all the rules with the charismatic Luca—from taking meetings in smoky bars to breaking into hospital record rooms—and having a surprising amount of fun. As Catherine unravels the truth behind her identity&’s disappearance, she may discover that the real Catherine has been missing for a lot longer than she realized.
Wish I Were Here: A charming and whimsical new opposites-attract romance!
by Melissa WiesnerOpposites attract when a buttoned-up professor is forced to team up with a carefree doorman to restore her identity, which has magically disappeared from all records, in this sparkling romance about enjoying the life you have.________________________What if losing herself is the key to finding where she truly belongs? Catherine Lipton plans everything. After a chaotic childhood, the stability of her life as a maths professor is essential, even if, just sometimes, she wishes she could be someone else, someone with a totally different life.Catherine's tidy life is running smoothly until her entire identity - from her Social Security number to her driver's license to her academic record - mysteriously disappears and there's suddenly no evidence Catherine Lipton ever existed.With no ID and no other options, Catherine reluctantly accepts help from her exasperatingly laid-back - and infuriatingly attractive - doorman, Luca Morelli. Before long, by-the-book Catherine finds herself bending all the rules with the charismatic Luca - from taking meetings in smoky bars to breaking into hospital record rooms - and having a surprising amount of fun.As Catherine unravels the truth behind her identity's disappearance, she may discover that the real Catherine has been missing for a lot longer than she realised.________________________Praise for The Second Chance Year'A touch of magic and a heap of self-growth animate this sparkling and sophisticated rom-com' Publishers Weekly, ★ starred review ★'A swoony romance with a subplot about harassment and sexism in the workplace, Wiesner's latest will resonate with every reader who's wondered, 'What if?'' Booklist, ★ starred review ★'An ambitious woman finding her way in the world and the heart-meltingly caring man who loves her for who she is combine to make this a charming romance' Library Journal'A thoughtful exploration of Sadie's growth as well as the ingrained unfairness of being a woman in a man's world. Sadie is spunky and her outspoken sense of justice is wonderful. Tough themes with a light touch and many winning characters' Kirkus
Wish Monster
by J. A. WhiteFrom J. A. White, the acclaimed author of Nightbooks, comes another spine-chilling stand-alone middle grade horror novel about a pair of friends who discover a strange creature in a cave that can make any wish come true—including bringing the dead back to life.In the darkness, something opened its eyes.The town of Haywood, New Jersey, has a secret. A wish monster.Violet Park discovered its cave by accident, and the wish monster granted her deepest desire by bringing her dog Midnight back to life. It even erased everyone’s memory of his death. Life was perfect. But then an unremarkable boy named Hudson Causeway somehow remembered Midnight had died. That scared Violet. What if he ruined everything? Even worse, what if the wish monster wasn’t as innocent as it seemed?Deep down, Violet knew: No wishes are made without consequences, and every monster needs to be fed.
Wish Trap (Star Friends)
by Linda ChapmanDo you believe in magic? Violet and her friends do! And when they meet the Star Animals, a whole world of magical adventures unfolds in this new chapter book series featuring black and white illustrations throughout.Violet and her star animal, a wildcat named Sorrel, must use their special powers to stop the forces of dark magic. But when a run of bad luck hits the local gym team, the Star Friends suspect that dark magic is behind it. But are their Star Magic skills strong enough to hold back the dark magic?In the Star Friends chapter book series, Mia and her friends Lexi, Sita, and Violet all discover that they are Star Friends -- they can communicate with the animals that have traveled from the Star World. The animals show the girls how to use their unique magic abilities to do good. A whole world of magical adventures awaits!
Wish Upon a Friend: Wish Upon a Friend (Lucky Stars #1)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!Wishes really do come true!Cassie is so excited to turn seven! She knows it's a special day, but she has no idea what kind of magic is in store. . . .On her birthday, Cassie is whisked away on a magical adventure in the sky. She's going to become a Lucky Star -- someone who makes wishes come true! Every time she helps grant a wish, she'll collect a charm for her sparkly new bracelet. But these are no ordinary charms. Each one gives Cassie a different magical power! Can Cassie earn all seven charms and become a true Lucky Star?
Wish Upon a Gift: Wish Upon a Gift (Lucky Stars #6)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!Cassie has helped many wishes come true! Now she just has to earn one more charm for her bracelet. Then she'll finally be a real Lucky Star!But getting her final charm won't be easy. Everything is going all wrong! Cassie's cat is upset, her dad is missing the big meteor shower, and the ballerina staying at the B&B can't remember her routine. Plus, Alex is leaving! Will Cassie be able to help anyone -- or will she wish this day had never happened?
Wish Upon a Party: Wish Upon a Party (Lucky Stars #4)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!It's just like magic! The new boy staying at the B&B is supposed to do magic tricks at a birthday party --- but he's not very good. His tricks are always going wrong! Luckily, Cassie has a few tricks up her sleeve, like a brand-new charm for her bracelet. Can she use it to add some magic to this party --- and make another wish come true?
Wish Upon a Pet: Wish Upon a Pet (Lucky Stars #2)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!Cassie doesn't know what her new magical charm does yet, but she's excited to find out. And when a new girl comes to town, Cassie may have her chance! Sita is visiting with her pony, Sunbeam. They're hoping to win first place in a pony show . . . until Sunbeam disappears. It's up to Cassie and Alex to track him down, and make Sita's wish of winning a blue ribbon come true. But where do they start?Luckily, Cassie's new charm -- and some friendly animals -- might be able to help!
Wish Upon a Shark (Mermicorn Island #4)
by Jason JuneHalf mermaid, half unicorn, and totally adorable!The best time of the year has arrived-- Mermicorn Island's annual costume contest. Lucky loves designing ever more elaborate costumes for his Fintastic Four, in the hopes of finally taking home the grand prize. But when a fierce-looking shark crashes the ball, everyone swims for cover. Can Lucky save the day?
Wish Upon a Snowflake
by Elizabeth Rolls Christine Merrill Linda SkyeDiscover Christmas dreams coming true in these three festive stories. THE CHRISTMAS DUCHESS by Christine Merrill Her daughter recently jilted, widowed Generva feels anything but festive-until the unexpected arrival of Thomas Kanner, Duke of Montford, transforms the Marsh household. Might there be a Christmas wedding after all? RUSSIAN WINTER NIGHTS by Linda Skye Russian princess Ekaterina Romanova sees through the gilded facade of the Winter Court. An intimate encounter with Andrey Kvasov offers a moment of escape, and soon this Yuletide brings the promise of something thrilling...and forbidden. A SHOCKING PROPOSITION by Elizabeth Rolls Madeleine Kirkby must be married before Twelfth Night-or forfeit her family estate. After a chance encounter with the man she lost her heart to years ago, she has the perfect prospective husband in mind.
Wish Upon a Song: Wish Upon a Song (Lucky Stars #3)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!There's a big festival in town -- and Cassie's favorite singer, Jacey Day, is coming to perform. Cassie can't wait to see her! But Jacey's backup singers are sick. Without them, the performance could be ruined. . . .Luckily, Cassie has a plan! Can she use her newest charm to make Jacey's performance sparkle?
Wish Upon a Superstar: Wish Upon a Superstar (Lucky Stars #5)
by Phoebe BrightA magical new series!Lucky Cassie --- Roxy Gold, the biggest movie star around, is shooting a film in her town! Cassie can't believe how glamorous her life is. But Roxy doesn't seem happy. She can't go anywhere without people taking her picture or asking for her autograph! If only she could be invisible. . . .Cassie wants nothing more than to make Roxy's wish come true --- but how? Maybe her newest charm can help!