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From the creator of the 10th Muse comes the newest female group of unlikely heroes. Lonely high-schooler Karen Chugg just wanted a dog. Instead, she got three of the most powerful, deadliest, and hippest robot bodyguards to hit the sleepy town of Westville. The good news? Karen’s three robots quickly become her best friends. The bad news? Someone very high up, Oval Office high up, wants those robots back. And he won’t stop at anything. Can an ordinary, if slightly unpopular, teen survive killer...
| Автор | Dan Rafter |
The assimilation of the White Blob gains speed as its newest minion emerges from the sea to spread the scourge like a virus. Young Victor falls under Bartholomew's influence while his widowed mother is courted by the blob's sinister congragation. Kevin's home becomes a battleground as the forces of the blob encounter the horrific fury of Bartholomew's Scissor Swarm. Meanwhile, only the Fire Doppleganger can save paranormal investigators Jessica and Gordon from their first...
| Автор | Chad Helder |
“Donald Trump and the Average Joe.” Amidst the chaos of a crowded field of hopeful Republicans, media mogul Donald J. Trump declares his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. One by one, his opponents fall to the will of the voters who see Mister Trump as the savior of a country where the American dream seems broken and unattainable. Will Trump become the Republican candidate? Can he beat the Democrat’s nominee?
| Автор | Michael Frizell |
To the naked eye, Venus is a bright pinpoint of light in the morning sky. Twenty million miles closer, the enigmatic planet is hidden beneath a thick cloud layer obscuring deadly secrets shrouded in mystery for millennia. In this final chapter of the Ray Harryhausen-inspired epic, man returns to Venus for the first time in 50 years. What awaits them is something as deadly as it is astonishing. What they find will change the future of humanity as they pierce the veil of secrecy that blankets the...
| Автор | Scott Davis |
Five years have passed since the legendary Perseus defeated the evil Gorgon Medusa, killed the Kraken, and assumed the crown of Argos. Things seemed idyllic throughout the kingdom and the news of an heir put the citizens in a celebratory mood. Yet lurking in the shadows is the one being in Argos simmering with hate and discontent. Calibus, once though dead, was let out of the Underworld by Hades and looks to take his revenge on the Pretender and his family. Perseus stole his bride, stole his...
| Автор | Darren G. Davis |
This special edition of the popular comic book series featuring everyones favorite llama is now going to the beginning. Never before seen content, sketches and design work for the beloved characters we have grown to love. Created by “The Fabulous Beekman Boys,” and Martha Stewart’s former right hand man, Brent Ridge, comes America's favorite Diva Llama, “Polka Spot.” In this new animated comic adventure from TidalWave Productions, the nation's favorite Drama Llama takes over the...
| Автор | Brent Ridge |
Inspired by Ben Franklin's poem, 'The Fall of Piracy,' a poem written by a young Ben Franklin, this pivotal, action-packed crossover features the return of heroic runaway slave Pistolfist and the sassy swashbuckler Hannah Teach. When Hanna's estranged father – the infamous Blackbeard – unites with a vicious villain from Pistolfist's past, these heroes not only find themselves in a fight for their lives, but for the fragile hopes and dreams of a fledgling nation on the...
| Автор | Darren G. Davis |
In this final chapter of the epic adventure, Perseus comes face to face with his greatest challenge ever… and the life of his infant son, and every other life in the kingdom of Argos, is at stake! Have the gods abandoned Perseus in his hour of need? For the first time without divine aid, Perseus must make his stand, prove his mettle, and confront the surprising twists that await. Although his heroic stature in the annals of legend is secure, his destiny and his legacy may be in doubt.
| Автор | Darren G. Davis |
Karen Chugg is suddenly the most popular student in school. But she can’t shake the sneaking suspicion that her newfound popularity has more to do with her three new friends – each of whom happens to be a super-powered robot – than it does with her gluten-free cookies, big heart and winning smile. Then there’s the matter of the rogue teachers, chemical-fueled beasts, hooded assassins and clueless president, all of whom would like to tear Karen’s new robot pals apart. And if that’s not enough for...
| Автор | Dan Rafter |
Is your child constantly asking you about things they see on TV? Such as «mom, dad, who is that guy on that TV show?», or, «mom, dad, why are these people always on TV?». A 50 Famous People of the World Picture Book will enable them to understand why some of those people are on their television sets, as well as why they are famous for what they do. When reading about these people, your child will begin to understand where hard work can get them. Who knows? Maybe your child too will be in such a...
| Автор | Speedy Publishing |
The fascinating personal account from one of the first Westerners to live in Hawaii.A Residence of Twenty-One Years in the Sandwich Islands, by the Reverend Hiram Bingham, was first printed in New York in 1847. The book provides a panoramic history of Hawaii from before its discovery in 1778 by Captain James Cook up to 1845. Hiram Bingham became Hawaii's most notable missionary, an adviser to kings and queens, and was truly one of Hawaii's most influential historical figures. His work...
| Автор | Hiram Bingham, AM |
This is an account of life in the foreign communities and former Foreign Settlements or Concessions in Japan that flourished after Japan was opened to foreign trade in 1859. It tells of the imposters, the eccentrics, and the scandals, no less than the achievements of the scholars, the merchants, and the diplomats who contributed so much to the development of modern Japan.Here you will meet Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul General to Japan, the Grand Duke Alexander, and many other less well...
| Автор | Harold S. Williams |
Talking Lightly was originally published in print form in 1994.Talking Lightly features interviews with twelve prominent personalities of new thought – figures who have helped define the New Age Movement. Author William Koopman, former editor and publisher of The Light provides a description of each person's history and accomplishments and describes how the interviews came about. These fascinating and intimate discussions explore many different concepts: from firewalking to music, from...
| Автор | William Koopman |
Like a gladiator, Logan is forced to fight for his life at Circus. But an ally from the past gives him new purpose. But the Badlands are probably less safe than the Arcade; especially when forced to cross swords with another familiar foe. Logan’s game of cat and mouse ends with a deadly surprise that will alter his life forever. This is Book three of Logan’s Run Black Flower, the continuation of the iconic story started by science fiction masters William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.
| Автор | William F. Nolan |
Twenty-one years. That’s all we get. But not those who have found Sanctuary and not those who control the secret of Hourglass. Logan finally challenges Gant in an epic showdown for control of not just Hourglass, but the all-powerful Thinker. But it’s more than just time clocks at stake. It’s Jessica too. The concluding chapter of this sprawling and thoughtful adventure of what happens when a society simply uses and never builds comes down to this clash of two titanic forces. This is the final...
| Автор | William F. Nolan |
After ten years away, Aluna returns home a grown woman. She reconnects with Antonio, though he is now to marry another woman. Aluna’s old adversary – Miguel di Batista – has returned from the New World, bringing with him a cargo of slaves. Miguel has one of the old women burned as a witch. But the old woman wears a green gem similar to the one Aluna once wore and a strange connection is made between the woman and Aluna. Miguel notices the gem as well, recognizes the power it contains, and...
| Автор | Paula Garces |
For comic book fans the world over, Jack Kirby was the king. Born Jacob Kurtzberg in 1917, TidalWave Comics is now celebrating his life with their latest bio-comic «Tribute: Jack Kirby.» This new bio comic will highlight how an artist helped change the face of comic books. For almost three decades, characters were trapped within each panel, but Kirby's cinematic style broke the boundaries of the sequential boxes, as he would use the whole page as his canvas. This style of graphic story...
| Автор | Jon Judy |
Using the secrets of the palm flower learned from the enigmatic Historian, Logan knows his destiny will take him back to Crazy Horse Monument in the Badlands. Logan’s quest takes him from the underground of old ‘Cisco to the wild west of Vegas Complex. But plans go sideways and Logan must relearn lessons from the past and walk the precipice between fact and fate only to find himself at a crossroads. This is the second chapter of the futuristic epic sequel of William F. Nolan’s groundbreaking...
| Автор | William F. Nolan |
Is LeBron James the greatest basketball player of all time? The Akron, Ohio native grew up in an impoverished home. His mother, sensing LeBron would thrive in a stable family environment, allowed him to live with a local youth basketball coach when he was just nine years old. Now the holder of three NBA championships, four MVP awards, two Olympic gold medals, and much more, LeBron’s fame has afforded him the ability to use his numerous endorsements to start companies, participate in social...
| Автор | Scott Davis |
The special edition features never before seen images of the New York Times best selling novels. The Iron King is the first book in the Iron Fey series, and follows the adventures of a girl named Meghan Chase. On her sixteenth birthday, Meghan discovers her little brother has been kidnapped by a faery race known as «the Fey» and even worse, replaced with an evil changeling and taken into the «Nevernever.» Meghan bravely ventures into the faery realm to rescue him, and that's where an epic...
| Автор | Julie Kagawa |
Stormy Daniels, film star and director, rose from the strip clubs of Baton Rouge to the top of the lucrative adult film industry. She’s also a savvy media mogul and entrepreneur, turning her brand into a worldwide phenomenon while empowering women to stand up for themselves and defy those who would marginalize them. Catapulted into the mainstream as the spicy center of a hush-money scandal involving President Donald Trump, Stormy has weathered threats, lawsuits, and politically motivated arrests...
| Автор | Joe Paradise |
The beast is loose in the City of Angels. It rampages from street to street, destroying some of L.A.'s most treasured landmarks that lay in its path. But as it smashes through the city many questions arise. What does it want? Where does it come from? Can anything stop it? But the biggest question of all: Is the world ready to learn the secrets of the Ymir? The highly classified scientific cabal of the military stands ready to catch the monster and prevent its most precious secret from...
| Автор | Scott Davis |
The inspiration for the hit tv show «TRUE BLOOD» and with a writing career spanning nearly 30 years, the popularity of cozy mystery «with teeth» author Charlaine Harris soared when her popular Sookie Stackhouse novels spawned a new life as HBO's hit series, True Blood. This Female Force book showcases the personal obstacles through which Harris has triumphed, making her an ideal role model for teenage girls and women. Harris as interviewed for this special edition of Female Force.
| Автор | CW Cooke |
Last time, we met Iris, now meet Link. She's the strong, silent type, but she has a secret. Around the other girls, she's a leader, all others will follow her. But something scares Link. Something she can't talk about with anyone else. In order for her to grow and be a better friend to the others, she'll have to learn what it means to be a part of a group, to have others count on you, and what it means to truly be one of the girls.
| Автор | CW Cooke |