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The Terraformers
by Annalee NewitzFrom science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future.Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue Team, she cares for the planet and its burgeoning eco-systems as her parents and their parents did before her.But the bright, clean future they're building comes under threat when Destry discovers a city full of people that shouldn't exist, hidden inside a massive volcano.As she uncovers more about their past, Destry begins to question the mission she's devoted her life to, and must make a choice that will reverberate through Sask-E's future for generations to come.A science fiction epic for our times and a love letter to our future, The Terraformers will take you on a journey spanning thousands of years and exploring the triumphs, strife, and hope that find us wherever we make our home.'The Terraformers is so engaging, you could almost miss the pyrotechnic worldbuilding and bone-deep intelligence. Newitz continues doing some of the best work in the field' James S. A. Corey'A complete reimagining of the great galactic story of terraformers. Startling fun!' Kim Stanley Robinson'Newitz always sees to the heart of complex systems and breaks them down with poetic ferocity' N. K. JemisinAlso by Annalee NewitzAutonomousThe Future of Another Timeline
The Terraformers
by Annalee NewitzFrom science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Destry's life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue Team, she cares for the planet and its burgeoning eco-systems as her parents and their parents did before her.But the bright, clean future they're building comes under threat when Destry discovers a city full of people that shouldn’t exist, hidden inside a massive volcano.As she uncovers more about their past, Destry begins to question the mission she's devoted her life to, and must make a choice that will reverberate through Sask-E's future for generations to come. A science fiction epic for our times and a love letter to our future, The Terraformers will take you on a journey spanning thousands of years and exploring the triumphs, strife, and hope that find us wherever we make our home. "Brilliantly thoughtful, prescient, and gripping.”—Martha Wells, author of The Murderbot DiariesAlso by Annalee NewitzAutonomousThe Future of Another TimelineAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief! (Transformers: EarthSpark)
by Ryder WindhamTransformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, now airing! The beloved characters take off on a new, original adventure in this action-packed chapter book!The Terrans are so happy to be part of the Malto family that they want to do something nice for their new parents, Dot and Alex. They decide to bake something since both humans like sweets. The Terrans don&’t eat food themselves, but they&’ve seen humans enjoy and prepare it. How hard can it be to cook up something delicious? TRANSFORMERS © 2023 Hasbro. Transformers: EarthSpark TV series © 2023 Hasbro/Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terremoto
by Robert JeschonekLa sexy detective privada Gaia Charmer le da un nuevo significado a las palabras "Ángel de la Tierra". Esta bomba misteriosa (y bipolar) tiene el poder de la Tierra en la punta de sus dedos, pero el asesinato de su mejor amiga desvía su mundo de su eje. En busca de sangre tras la pista del asesino, Gaia y un sheriff sabueso de rocas duro como clavos deben vencer a Landkind, una sociedad secreta de motores y agitadores con el corazón y la mente de las formas terrestres (montañas, ríos, islas, etc.)-- y un enemigo vicioso con la clave de su verdadera identidad. Arriesga todo para reclamar su legado como Madre Tierra en forma humana. Una mujer con el peso del mundo sobre sus hombros en más de un sentido.
The Terribles #2: A Witch's Last Resort (The Terribles #2)
by Travis NicholsThe Terribles might be monsters, but they're also kids just like you! Well, sort of. This hilarious peek into the world of vampires, mummies, swamp things, and bigfoots is perfect for fans of the Hotel Transylvania movies.There&’s a NEW WITCH in town. And everyone wants to be her friend! She lives at the local island resort and gets to enjoy all the perks. Dolphin acrobats! Enchanting spa! Portal to the Underworld!Meanwhile, THE TERRIBLES hold a class election for the next Line Overlord (that&’s like their student leader or whatever), and the results are TERRIFYING! Then Frankie (you know, the daughter of an INFAMOUS SCIENTIST) helps Quade the SASQUATCH build a greenhouse. Finally, YOU (as a wereskunk) go to a sleepover in an INVISIBLE HOUSE.They may be TERRIBLE, but these kids make some pretty great pals!Want to be a little more TERRIBLE? This series is told in alternating chapters, activities, charts, and crafts so you can read about monsters AND be just like one! Neat!
The Terribles #3: Clash of the Gnomes! (The Terribles #3)
by Travis NicholsThe Terribles might be monsters, but they're also kids just like you! Well, sort of. This hilarious peek into the world of vampires, mummies, swamp things, and bigfoots is perfect for fans of the Hotel Transylvania movies.THE TERRIBLES HAVE BEEN CHALLENGED to a game of CREEPOBALL, a sport that is played by all monsters on Creep's Cove Island (just don't ask them how to play it--nobody knows ALL the rules!). Their rivals? A horde of relentless, fierce, low-down GNOMES. Can THE TERRIBLES defeat these Gnomes without anyone DISAPPEARING into an ALTERNATE DIMENSION? Why are you asking me? JUST READ THE BOOK, HUMAN!Want to be a little more TERRIBLE? This series is told in alternating chapters, charts, and crafts so you can read about monsters AND be just like one! Neat!DON'T MISS the first two books in the series: #1 Welcome to Stubtoe Elementary and #2 A Witch's Last Resort!
Terror in Shadow Canyon (Monsterious #3)
by Matt McMannHere&’s the third book in the Monsterious series—terrifying tales that combine monsters + mysteries, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.&“Spine-chilling and creepy!&” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1)Twelve-year-old Tegan and his friends are excited to set out on a weeklong backpacking trip through the wilderness in Shadow Canyon, known for its vast forests and jaw-droppingly deep canyon. But after the group sets off on a little-used trail to visit a remote waterfall, they soon discover that the path markers they&’ve been following have mysteriously disappeared, leaving them hopelessly lost.As Tegan and his friends try to find their way back to civilization, they begin to notice strange things in the woods: small, oblong stones dotting the landscape in unexpected formations, tree roots that seem to be moving on their own, and creepy glowing eyes peering out of the shadows at night. Before long, they discover that something sinister stalks the forest—a creature with a hunger for human flesh. Can they make it out of Shadow Canyon alive?
Terror World: A Zombicide: Invader Novel (Zombicide)
by Cath LauriaTime and space are under threat when a monstrous new alien zombie threat emerges, in this horror thriller from the riotous Zombicide Invader boardgameScientist Dizzie Drexler is on the mission of a lifetime: exploring a strange planet named Sik-Tar, in the company of a mysterious alien crew. The dig looks like a dud, until they stumble across an ancient spaceship, filled with arcane tech. What could possibly go wrong…? Everything: opening the spaceship activates an unimaginable horror: a form of ravenous mold which possesses the skeletons that litter the spaceship with the desire to kill, spread, and consume every living thing. While fighting these undead terrors, Dizzie and their team delve into the spaceship&’s mysteries, and soon realize that such monstrosities could only come from one place: the future.
Terry Pratchett Could Save the World (Twenty-First Century Perspectives on British Literature and Society)
by Rebecca Ann BachThis monograph contends that attending to Pratchett’s work could help to save our world. It draws attention to the astonishing capacity of Pratchett’s novels to inspire and argues that Pratchett’s fantasy novels directly address many of the most significant challenges people in the world face: the explosion of weapons technology; the myriad issues involved in the envelopment of human life by corporatized information technology; the destructive human inattention to, and interactions with, the Earth and its life forms; and the problem of devalued labor. Paradoxically, it is Pratchett’s choice of fantasy that lets him address the reality of major issues that humanity and the rest of life confront now. Pratchett’s novels show us how to better understand and confront the problems the world is contending with. The book will interest both scholars and fans.
Terry Pratchett Could Save the World (21st Century Perspectives on British Literature and Society)
by Rebecca Ann BachThis monograph contends that attending to Pratchett’s work could help to save our world. It draws attention to the astonishing capacity of Pratchett’s novels to inspire and argues that Pratchett’s fantasy novels directly address many of the most significant challenges people in the world face: the explosion of weapons technology; the myriad issues involved in the envelopment of human life by corporatized information technology; the destructive human inattention to, and interactions with, the Earth and its life forms; and the problem of devalued labor. Paradoxically, it is Pratchett’s choice of fantasy that lets him address the reality of major issues that humanity and the rest of life confront now. Pratchett’s novels show us how to better understand and confront the problems the world is contending with. The book will interest both scholars and fans.
Tessa Miyata Is No Hero
by Julie AbeThis thrilling and charming middle grade fantasy steeped in Japanese lore and mythology follows Tessa after she breaks a precious family heirloom, sending her on a wild adventure to save herself, her family—and all of Tokyo. Tessa Miyata has never fit in. When she and her two sisters are told they will be staying at their grandparents in Japan, Tessa is thrilled. A summer in Japan could be her chance to go on an adventure worthy of impressing her classmates back home. Her hopes are quickly dashed when, all too soon, she realizes that life in Japan is just like being in California: her sisters are old enough to go into Tokyo, while she can&’t even go to the corner store by herself. Plus, her grandparents want her to stay home with the neighbor kid, thirteen-year-old Jin Uehara, who&’s made it clear he&’s too cool to spend time with a weirdo like her. When Tessa is finally allowed to go to Tokyo, it&’s only to join her grandpa&’s retiree aerobic class with none other than Jin. Their disastrous forced hang out comes crashing to a halt when Tessa and Jin break the Miyata family&’s precious heirloom—accidentally releasing the malicious samurai god Taira Masakado and discovering a hidden part of the city where gods and mythological creatures walk among humans—including their new companion, a mythical nine-tailed fox who may be more trouble than he is help. Despite doing everything to avoid spending another minute together, Tessa and Jin must now work together to stop Taira Masakado before he traps them—and the rest of Tokyo—under his command, forever. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Graci Kim, this brand new fantasy adventure will grip readers from the very first page and never let go.
Testament
by Wilbur SmithA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Tête à queue (L'amour, toujours)
by K.L. HiersLe détective privé Sloane Beaumont devrait être occupé à savourer ses récentes fiançailles avec l&’ancien dieu Azaethoth le Petit, alias Loch. Malheureusement, il n&’en a pas le temps. Un simple cas de personne disparue le mène à une suite de découvertes terrifiantes : d&’innombrables enlèvements, des expériences aussi secrètes qu&’infâmes et la révélation qu&’un autre ancien dieu cherche à provoquer la fin du monde en transformant des innocents en armée du mal. Sloane a du pain sur la planche. Il doit préparer son mariage, empêcher son fiancé d&’écorcher vif le facteur et faire la connaissance de sa divine belle-famille tout en menant son enquête. Loch et lui sont également traqués par un étrange jeune homme aux incroyables capacités magiques. Alors que la date du mariage approche, Loch et Sloane unissent leurs forces pour découvrir la vérité, car plus encore que leur bonheur personnel, c&’est le sort de l&’humanité qui est en jeu…
That Time I Drugged a Dragon: Mead Mishaps 3 (Mead Mishaps)
by Kimberly Lemming'This book is pure, sexy, dirty joy' Goodreads reviewer on That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a DemonWhen I was a little girl, my Ma used to read me stories every night. Some were epic adventures with high stakes and exciting twists while others were of princesses trapped in towers guarded by fierce dragons. The pitiful princess would be stuck inside all day pining for her prince charming to come and rescue her. I always hated those stories. I couldn't imagine why the lazy thing didn't just get up and leave. Ironic since I was now stuck in that same situation. Turns out, when a dragon holds you hostage, he doesn't just let you get up and leave. Who knew? When I thought I saw hope on the horizon, that hope was smashed to bits by - you guessed it - another damn dragon.'[P]erfect entertainment for my stressed out brain, and I was definitely rooting for those two wacky kids to have their HEA' Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human (Mead Mishaps #3)
by Kimberly LemmingWhen a spirited young woman with a penchant for adventure finds herself locked away in a dragon&’s tower, she realizes that fate has a peculiar sense of humor when it comes to her romantic prospects, in this laugh-out-loud fantasy rom-com. All children are told fairytales. Some are epic adventures with high stakes and exciting twists, while others are tales of pitiful princesses trapped in boring towers pining for their Prince Charmings to come and rescue them. Growing up, Cherry always hated those stories. Why didn&’t the princesses just get up and rescue themselves? Little did she know that her own fate would take an ironically similar turn. Because now, here she is. Stuck. In a tower. Turns out, when a dragon holds you hostage, he doesn&’t just let you get up and leave. Who knew? And just when Cherry thinks she sees hope on the horizon, that hope is smashed to bits by—you guessed it—another damn dragon.
That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Human: Mead Mishaps 3 (Mead Mishaps)
by Kimberly LemmingThe sizzling, sexy third novel in the Mead Mishaps series!When I was a little girl, my Ma used to read me stories every night. Some were epic adventures with high stakes and exciting twists while others were of princesses trapped in towers guarded by fierce dragons. The pitiful princess would be stuck inside all day pining for her prince charming to come and rescue her. I always hated those stories. I couldn't imagine why the lazy thing didn't just get up and leave. Ironic since I was now stuck in that same situation. Turns out, when a dragon holds you hostage, he doesn't just let you get up and leave. Who knew? When I thought I saw hope on the horizon, that hope was smashed to bits by - you guessed it - another damn dragon.(P) 2023 Kimberly Lemming
THE HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SHORT STORY COLLECTION
by Cressida CowellRead by David Tennant and published in audio for the first time, listen to three HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON short stories - Hiccup and his dragon Toothless are back for more exciting and hilarious adventures!Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third is a smallish Viking with a longish name. Hiccup's father is chief of the Hairy Hooligan tribe which means Hiccup is the Hope and the Heir to the Hairy Hooligan throne - but most of the time Hiccup feels like a very ordinary boy, finding it hard to be a Hero.In How to Train Your Viking, Hiccup's dragon, Toothless, remembers one of Hiccup's early adventures, in which he, TOOTHLESS, was the one who saved the day. In The Day of the Dreader, Hiccup, Toothless and the Hairy Hooligans confront the perilous BIG DREADER, who has the Isle of Berk under siege! And in How to Train Your Hogfly, Hiccup must save his father's life, and prevent a new Viking Blood Feud from breaking out . . . by training an UNTRAINABLE dragon.How to Train Your Viking and The Day of the Dreader were published in print as exclusive short stories for World Book Day 2006 and 2012 respectively. How to Train Your Hogfly is published in print as part of the 20th anniversary edition of How to Train Your Dragon.
Their Supernatural Love Box Set
by Casper GrahamAll humans, whether they’re made up of ordinary mortals or supernatural beings, strive for the same things when they’ve found their potential life partners. They yearn for love, acceptance, and companionship. Follow the love journey of these three sets of throuples as they navigate their way through romantic and familial relationships, friendships, and everything else life throws their ways.Contains the stories:Getting a Mate in Four Easy Steps: Percy Watts, a successful omega, secures the services of alphas Rohan Adams and Diego Lawson from the alpha auction house. They slowly discover they’ve fallen in love with each other. Unfortunately, there’s a third alpha who’s obsessed with Percy, and that alpha is crazy enough to pull any stunts, including kidnapping the omega.A Chance Encounter: Dillon, Riordan, and Darby are members of the supernatural community who meet at the farmers market and recognize one another as soul mates. A relationship is stressful without the presence of a serial killer who seems to target members of the supernatural community. The situation worsens when an elderly gentleman, who carries the stench of something rotten in his blood, is fixated on Dillon.Forget Me Not: Jensen Morris is happy in his fifteen-year-long relationship with Milo Hawkins even though there are times when he feels like something is missing. Milo finally finds stability and happiness with Jensen. Then Kenta comes into their lives, and they obtain even more joy afterward. However, danger is lurking just around the corner.
Then There Was One
by Wendy Cross"The pages turn themselves in this sizzling debut. Wendy Cross is relentless!" Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, author of Friends Like These.Let the games begin.Every inhabitant in the Quadrant knows about The Pinnacle, a reality TV contest set on a remote planet with a five million cash prize. For three desperate entrants, winning would mean the world:Rich-girl BEX can finally leave her broken family behind.For politician’s son ZANE, it’s his only opportunity to save his mother.And it’s outcast RAYA’S last chance at a better life.But as the competition starts, the contestants are quick to discover that this year’s game has unscripted and DEADLY consequences.And the only thing they’re truly competing for, is SURVIVAL.
Theo Tan and the Iron Fan
by Jesse Q. SutantoA Chinese American boy and his snarky fox spirit face down demon kings as they race against time to be reunited with his brother’s spirit in Theo Tan and the Iron Fan, Jesse Q. Sutanto's magical, action-packed sequel to Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit.Theo Tan and his fox spirit, Kai, are willing to go to hell and back for their family. Literally.After exposing the corruption at Reapling Corporation and trapping the demon king Niu Mo Wang, they learn that Jamie (Theo’s beloved brother and Kai’s first human master) was not allowed to move on after death, and is now trapped in a waiting room in Diyu.If they can reach his soul before it faces judgement on the solstice, they might be able to convince King Qingguang to send his soul back to earth! Still, a trip to Diyu is no easy matter, and Theo and Kai can’t do it alone. Fortunately, they have good friends who are happy to help.But even with Namita’s knowledge and Danny’s powerful dragon familiar, the odds are stacked against them. Can Theo and Kai’s new bond hold up against lying demons with grudges, impatient Kings of Hell, and the wrath of the demon king’s powerful wife, Princess Iron Fan?
Theodore Savage: A Story Of The Past Or The Future (MIT Press / Radium Age)
by Cicely HamiltonFrom one of the earliest feminist science fiction writers, a novel that envisions the fall of civilization—and the plight of the modern woman in a post-apocalyptic wilderness.When war breaks out in Europe, British civilization collapses overnight. The ironically named protagonist must learn to survive by his wits in a new Britain. When we first meet Savage, he is a complacent civil servant, primarily concerned with romancing his girlfriend. During the brief war, in which both sides use population displacement as a terrible strategic weapon, Savage must battle his fellow countrymen. He shacks up with an ignorant young woman in a forest hut—a kind of inverse Garden of Eden, where no one is happy. Eventually, he sets off in search of other survivors . . . only to discover a primitive society where science and technology have come to be regarded with superstitious awe and terror. A pioneering feminist, Hamilton offers a warning about the degraded state of modern women, who—being &“unhandy, unresourceful, superficial&”—would suffer a particularly sad fate in a postapocalyptic social order.
There Flies the Witch
by Mayonn Paasewe-ValchevRed may not know who her true family is, but she’s determined to find out where she belongs, in this story about magic, nature, family, love, and betrayal. There Flies the Witch will enchant fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Tae Keller, and Grace Lin.Red doesn’t remember who she is or where she came from. In fact, her only memory is a terrifying, repeating dream of a threatening shadow and a foggy field. But after many years, she wonders if that’s just something she made up.Red does know that she now belongs with Yakaka, the witch who rescued Red when she was a little girl. Full of power and magic, Yakaka travels the world, healing the planet when it calls for her help. Yakaka carries Red between the wings on her back during these journeys, teaching her the skills of witchcraft, storytelling, and healing—skills Red can never seem to master.After a dangerous mission leads to Yakaka and Red’s falling from a great height and into the stormy ocean, Red wakes up alone on a seemingly deserted island. Days later, a young boy and his mother find Red and help her recover. For the first time, Red has a friend her own age to play with, and a chance to live a different kind of life. But what happened to Yakaka?Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev explores themes of family, identity, belonging, and resilience in this truly extraordinary coming-of-age story for readers of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea, and Laurel Snyder’s Orphan Island.
There Was a Crooked Man
by PelaamBlue Beep has loved Tom Piper for what feels like forever, but marriage must wait until they have money saved for a home of their own. Blue and his mother, like most in the village of Rhyme, live in a house owned by Grundy a man who is as crooked in body as he is. Long blond hair by nature.When Tom is framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s sent from the village to a nearby island. If he survives and returns, he will be deemed innocent.When Blue and his friends go to rescue Tom, they find more than expected uncovering a plot to take over the kingdom of Rhyme.Blue and Tom must survive more than one battle to have the happy ever after they both desire.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon!
by Lucille ColandroThe bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist!The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read!
These Burning Stars
by Bethany Jacobs'Vivid, violent and visceral: an impressive debut' Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable SunJun Ironway, hacker, con artist, and only occasional thief, has got her hands on a piece of contraband that could set her up for life: evidence that implicates the powerful Nightfoot family in a planet-wide genocide seventy-five years ago. The Nightfoots control the precious sevite that fuels interplanetary travel through three star systems. And someone is sure to pay handsomely for anything that could break their hold.Of course, anything valuable is also dangerous. The Kindom, the ruling power of the three star systems, is inextricably tied up in the Nightfoots' monopoly - and they can't afford to let Jun expose the truth. They task two of their most brutal clerics with hunting her down: preternaturally stoic Chono, and brilliant hothead Esek, who also happens to be the heir to the Nightfoot empire.But Chono and Esek are haunted in turn by a figure from their shared past, known only as Six. What Six truly wants is anyone's guess. And the closer they get to finding Jun, the surer Chono is that Six is manipulating them all - and that they are heading for a bloody confrontation that no one will survive unscathed.'One of the best SF books I've read. Period' Michael Mammay, author of Planetside'Intricately plotted and tightly paced . . . Space opera fans will eat this up' Publishers Weekly'With a cast of deliciously dangerous characters and a gloriously executed plot that twists like a knife, this propulsive debut heralds the start of a sweeping space opera saga in the vein of Ann Leckie and Alastair Reynolds. Bethany Jacobs is an ingenious worldbuilder and a stunning new voice to look out for in sci-fi' Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars