Terry Pratchett’s fantasy classic Wyrd Sisters, a novel in the Discworld series, is the story of Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have.Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleeve.Granny Weatherwax teams with two other witches — Nanny... [Read More]
From award winning author Tom Hoffman, creator of the Orville Wellington Mouse adventure series"An epic that hits all the perfect notes of science, magic, and sweetness." -Kirkus Review "A future classic for the ages." -Tom IntisoThe Bartholomew the Adventurer Trilogy is a romping tale of adventure set in the far distant future after humans have vanished from the planet. A self centered rabbit named Bartholomew sets out in search of a missing object which he is unable to describe or name. Along the way he meets his adventuring companion, Oliver T. Rabbit, a brilliant scientist who also underg... [Read More]
The Long War by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter follows the adventures and travails of heroes Joshua Valiente and Lobsang in an exciting continuation of the extraordinary science fiction journey begun in their New York Times bestseller The Long Earth. A generation after the events of The Long Earth, humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by “stepping.” A new “America”—Valhalla—is emerging more than a million steps from Datum—our Earth. Thanks to a bountiful environment, the Valhallan society mirrors the core values and behaviors of colonial America. And Valhalla... [Read More]
"...a wonderful and magical tale which will delight generations of readers for years to come." -Ray Simmons, Readers' Favorite A Quintarian Science Guild survey ship makes a terrifying discovery on Thaumatar, home planet of the original World Door builders. Thunder sees a mysterious flickering white mouse on the Island of Blue Monks while Bartholomew and his trusted companions Edmund the Rabbiton and Oliver travel to the lost city of Cathne in search of Madam Beffy's missing father. With help from Captain Mudgeon of the Quintarian Naval Armada and a six foot tall alien grassh... [Read More]
Lawnmowers, Inc. is London’s biggest (read: only) cattle-powered garden maintenance corporation. But when his Holstein mascot, Lily, is kidnapped, celebrity CEO Daniel Wesley joins reclusive witch Cynthia Pannettière to uncover a conspiracy that threatens to rewrite their pasts and destroy their futures. With a detective hunting a werewolf in Camden Market, a coven of magi running London's biggest news channel, and a reporter desperate to expose a public scandal, it's only a matter of time before the city discovers both the fate of the bovine superstar, and the existence of magic itself...
On the Discworld’s last continent, it’s hot. It’s dry. . . very dry. There was this thing once called the Wet, which no one now believes in. Practically everything that’s not poisonous is venomous. But it’s the best bloody place in the world, all right? And it’ll die in a few days, except. . . Who is this hero striding across the red desert? Champion sheep shearer, horse rider, road warrior, beer drinker. A man in a hat, whose Luggage follows him on little legs, Yes . . . all this place has between itself and wind-blown doom is Rincewind, the inept wizard. He’s the only hero left... [Read More]
A gleeful and exhilarating tale of global conspiracy, complex code-breaking, high-tech data visualization, young love, rollicking adventure, and the secret to eternal life―mostly set in a hole-in-the-wall San Francisco bookstoreThe Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a San Francisco Web-design drone―and serendipity, sheer curiosity, and the ability to climb a ladder like a monkey has landed him a new gig working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after just a few days on the job, Clay begins to realize that this store is even more curious than ... [Read More]
On the surface, Aunt Maria seems like a cuddly old lady, all chit-chat and lace doilies and unadulterated NICEness! When Mig and her family go for a short visit, they soon learn that Aunt Maria rules the place with a rod of sweetness that's tougher than iron and deadlier than poison. Life revolves around tea parties, while the men are all grey-suited zombies who fade into the background, and the other children seem like clones. The short visit becomes a long stay, and when all talk of going home ceases, Mig despairs! Things go from bad to worse when Mig's brother Chris tries to rebel, but is c... [Read More]
Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones favourite, featuring Chrestomanci now a book with extra bits!SOMEONE IN THIS CLASS IS A WITCHWhen the note, written in ordinary ballpoint, turns up in the homework books Mr Crossley is marking, he is very upset. For this is Larwood House, a school for witch-orphans, where witchcraft is utterly forbidden. And yet magic keeps breaking out all over the place - like measles!The last thing they need is a visit from the Divisional Inquisitor. If only Chrestomanci could come and sort out all the trouble.
The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire.The American Triad Series#1: Mississippi Roll#2: Low Chicago#3: Texas Hold 'EmFor decades, George R.R. Martin bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire has collaborated with an ever-shifting ensemble of science fiction and fantasy icons to create the amazing Wild Cards universe.In the aftermath of World War II, the Earths population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed for ever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarr... [Read More]
Excerpt from Les Grandes Chroniques de France, Vol. 5: Selon Que Elles Sont Conservées en l'Église de Saint-Denis en FranceLa vie de Philippe Ill est presque entièrement due à Guillaume de Nangis, qui la composa en latin et sans doute en françois, comme il avoit fait son histoire générale. Mais il arrive souvent que le texte françois modifie le texte latin, et que l'auteur ne reproduit pas exactement lameme idee. Voy. Duchesne, tom. V, p. 5lii, Geste i'/illippl term.)About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgotten... [Read More]
High Impact" offers high-interest books for the full secondary age range to motivate reluctant readers. Grouped into four language levels (reading ages A 6-7, B 7-8, C 8-9 and D 9-10), they gradually develop students' literacy skills and confidence.
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The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett | Conversation StartersA Brief Look Inside:EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters
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