Twelve-year-old bookworm Penelope becomes an unlikely hero when the iceberg she calls home starts to melt, and she must save it from a sinister force. "A marvelous and magical debut!"--Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times-bestselling author of the Secret Series. 5 1/2 x 8 5/16.
Trouble is brewing in the Western Reaches . As a dark wizard attempts to cheat death, five less than likely heroes begin a search for an artifact as legendary and powerful as the Gods Themselves: the enigmatic Dragon Ruby. In their quest to ferry the gem to the distant shores of a haunted city, they must contend with the wizard's ruthless lapdog, survive the nightlife of the most dangerous port in the land, and square off against an infamous pirate captain and his swashbuckling crew. Can they learn to work together before the forces of evil overwhelm them? Can they escape the machinations of the deadly White Lotus Club? Will the aspiring thief ever reach second level? Only Salliwanda can tell, and she's not talking.Join Bob, Neil, Devan, Grunt, and Lobo on their pulp-fantasy romp through a land filled with peril, intrigue, and romance! Marvel as they explore the City of Gnomes! Cringe as they cross blades with an agent of the infernal Sick! Grin as they encounter a rogues' gallery of colorful characters from the diminutive Madame Yugolo to the grizzled Constable Kreegal! Cheer with Pfeltland abandon as they best the obstacles before them, and know that before the end, the fingers of the Gods are as crossed as your own.Freshman authors T. Michael Murdock and J. Herschel Jeffrey invite you to explore their new creation: a world of steam and sorcery, of blades and banter. Steeped in the traditions of popular fantasy and lovingly garnished with wit and frivolity, the Western Reaches and their memorable populace are sure to bring a smile to your face for months-nay, decades after you turn the final page. FROM THE BOOK"Neil!" Nancy shouted as the tide of Colonists carried him away. "I'll remember you fondly!"Neil winced at those words and wondered if he would ever see his mother again. Then, he wondered why his mother would say such a callous thing as her only son was about to be sacrificed to a volcano god by crazy Islanders. Then, he thought about Talya. Then, he thought about Bob. Then, he thought about why he was thinking about anything other than trying to get away. Then, he had a plan. However, the plan involved two swords and a lot of heavy firepower. So, he shrugged his shoulders and relaxed as they carried him past a wooden gate and along a torch-lit path toward the black mountain. Life was not good, but at least he had a Scarab that said "GHOTI" and had gotten his nipples pinched within the last two hours. Things could be worse. And they were seriously about to be. Herschel Jeffrey lives in Point Pleasant, West Virginia with his wife Kimberly, daughters Taylor and Arden, and the Mothman. He is thirty years old. T. Michael Murdock is a professional actor and writer currently living in Chesapeake, Ohio. He has never met J. Herschel Jeffrey
“A marvelous and magical debut!” —Pseudonymous Bosch, New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Series and the Bad Books Perfect for summer reading, this ice-cold mystery adventure will warm your heart—for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library! Something sinister has come to Glacier Cove, an icy-cold town that sits on top of an iceberg . Nothing bad ever happens here. Until now. And it's up to Penelope March to stop it. Mmm-hmm, that Penelope—the bookworm who lives in the ramshackle house with her brother, Miles. The girl with the mom who—poof!—disappeared. The one everyone ignores . . . except strange Coral Wanamaker, a tiny thing with raven-black hair and a black coat. When Penelope meets someone who seems to know secrets not only about Glacier Cove but about Penelope herself, she and Miles are pulled into an ancient mystery. Together, they’ll face the coldest, cruelest enemy ever known. Looks like the girl who only reads about adventures is going to start living one. Magic cookies! Volcanoes! Penguins! Sea monsters! And a girl hero with the strength and imagination to spring into action.
Rendezvous in Dallas chronicles the events surrounding the assassination of President Kennedy ... This is not a conspiracy book. In the opinion of the author, the preponderance of evidence indicates that Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone, assassinated President Kennedy. Two days later, Jack Ruby, also acting alone, shot and killed Oswald in an impulsive fashion. While the reader may disagree with the theories proposed in this book, it is hoped the book will be both educational and entertaining."--The prologue
Four siblings, one war, countless challenges... can they emerge unscathed? The silver wedding celebrations of Sir George Barsham, MP, and his wife, Lady Adelaide, are overshadowed by the declaration of war with Germany. Over the following months, the Barsham family’s comfortable way of life is thrown into upheaval. Gina Barsham, the beauty of the family, swaps her glamorous lifestyle filled with fine clothes and diamonds for one of charity. She finds fulfilment and a sense of purpose in helping local wives and children left destitute, their husbands and fathers away fighting. Determined to do his bit for King and country, her brother James enlists as an officer and heads for Flanders. Meanwhile, his twin, Ned, faces condemnation as a conscientious objector. To Lady Adelaide’s dismay, her youngest daughter Millie learns to drive an ambulance, a most unladylike skill. During the course of the war, the four Barsham siblings will be tested as never before. Will they lose themselves to hardship, heartache, and danger, or will they persevere, finding unexpected love along the way? A heartwarming saga of love and friendship perfect for fans of Lizzie Page and Sheila Riley.
A must-have companion resource to test knowledge of plastic surgery essentials Essentials of Plastic Surgery: Q&A Companion, Second Edition by renowned plastic surgeons Alex P. Jones and Jeffrey E. Janis mirrors expanded content and new chapters in the parent book, Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Third Edition. The third edition of the parent book includes 127 chapters, which reflects the increased scope, breadth, and depth of plastic surgery since publication of the last edition. The companion book employs the same style and formatting, with select illustrations from the parent book, as well as additional unique images created for this text. The print book is accompanied by a complimentary eBook that is accessible on smartphones and tablets. Key Features More than 1600 questions formatted as multiple-choice questions complement and highlight the content contained in the parent book Questions specifically designed to test the reader on the clinical application of this knowledge Succinct yet detailed answers enhance acquisition and retention of knowledge The conveniently compact format fits in a lab coat pocket and is designed and organized to enable quick and easy reading This is an invaluable, go-to resource for plastic surgeons throughout training and can be used as a refresher and revalidation of knowledge as their careers progress.
American Elegy is an unforgettable portrait of America, a way of life, and a family that are vanishing even while coming to life on these exquisitely written pages. The author is the final descendent of pioneers who braved death to settle a dangerous frontier; they went as far west as they were able, and settled in a Western Pennsylvania town whose name reflected their high hopes and noble ideas: Parnassus.
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
The exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of the Earth's orbit and reach the moon, by the best-selling author of Apollo 13. What's more exciting than spaceships and astronauts? How about a spaceship carrying the first astronauts ever to see the moon firsthand--on Christmas! The year was 1968, and the American people were still reeling from the spacecraft fire that killed the Apollo 1 crew a year earlier. On top of that, there were rumors that the Russian cosmonauts were getting ready to fly around the moon. NASA realized that they needed to take a bold step--and that they needed to take it now. They wanted to win the space race against Russia and hold true to President Kennedy's promise to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. So in a risky move, a few days before Christmas of that year, they sent Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders to the moon! This book about the exciting and inspiring true story of Apollo 8, the first crewed spaceship to break free of Earth's orbit and reach the moon, tells the story of these three brave men, the frantic rush to get their rocket ready, and the journey that gave the American people--and the world--a new look at the planet we live on and the corner of space we inhabit. Filled with the science and training required to put a person into space, and every detail of what it's like to live in a spaceship for days on end (including what happens when astronauts need to use the bathroom), this book is sure to leave kids clamoring for a spot on the next mission to outer space.
The practical, realistic guide to AutoCAD problem-solving with VBA. Automate the most complex design tasks--step-by-step. Integrate design data with enterprise systems, databases, and the Internet. Includes start-to-finish application case studies.
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