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An inept wizard-in-training is the only one who can save his classmates from the terrible sorcery that threatens to devour their magical school Acclaimed master fantasist Jane Yolen imagines an academic world of wonders where paintings speak, walls move, monsters are made real, and...

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology.

No one is safe on the yellow brick road. This program features multicast narration. Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry’s doorstep while a terrible storm rolled across the Kansas prairie. Now as an adult, Dorothy has made the...

Tal has found a doorway to an ancient pocket dimension in the woods, but the discovery has cost him dearly. Spellbook is lost somewhere inside, held by an unknown magical force. Should his bond to the book fade, Tal fears he will lose all awareness of the time loop he’s trapped in and any chance of escaping it. He must get Spellbook back before this happens, but the enchantments protecting the pocket dimension are formidable.

One of the greatest science-fiction epics ever written, John Varley's Titan, Wizard, and Demon comprise a groundbreaking trilogy that will live forever. Human explorers have entered the sprawling mind of the alien Gaea. Now they must fight her will. For she is much too powerful. And definitely insane....

The first half of the journey, The Knight, took a teenage boy from America into Mythgarthr, the middle realm of seven fantastic worlds. Above are the gods of Skai; below are the capricious Aelf, and more dangerous things still. Journeying throughout Mythgarthr, Able gains a new brother, an Aelf queen lover, a supernatural hound, and the desire to prove his honor and become the noble knight he always knew he would be. Coming into Jotunland, home of the Frost Giants, Able - now Sir Able of the High Heart - claims the great sword Eterne from the dragon who has it. 

His initiation complete, Leg knew he had to prove himself worthy of the gift his totem had given him. The boy was facing a long and difficult journey to dangerous lands. Meanwhile, those with eyes set on ruling the Northern Empire were also making their move. But what was most important to Leg? His personal advancement or the integrity of the empire? Of course, it was possible the two priorities were inseparable, especially since a true wizard had been introduced to the world. 

Dragon Cursed Worst. Senior. Skip. Day. Ever. Senior skip day. Things that can go wrong: An explosion renders your hometown into a war zone. Your twelve-year old brother vanishes. The place your brother vanished in is full of dragons. The guy that helps you find your brother is hot. But he has wings. And scales. Yeah, he’s a dragon. And, oh yeah, those dragons think you’re their salvation. And by the way, you’re invited to a ball, in your honor. Meanwhile your hometown is still in ruins. Worst. Senior. Skip. Day. Ever. Exactly. Dragon Fated Out of the frying pan, into the fire. What ...

Mayhem rules the school and an unlikely witch is out to uncover a sinister plot that threatens to divide the magical world forever, and try not to fall in love while doing it. Book 1 ★ Law & Disorder: Ryjker’s Magical Academy recently became a reform school, opening its doors to all supernatural misfits: fae, shifters, vampires, and Maija. A paperwork glitch lands her there and she discovers she’s a witch. There are guys too: the mysterious and brooding JJ who appears after he sees her name in the stars. They hate each other. Then Bobby Gold whose smile could melt any girls’ heart. ...

“What jest of madmen brings you to seek death?” The rider’s voice was hollow, like echoes in a crypt. Jim and Tania's wedding started out joyfully, and then, at the reception, she was stolen away by a sorcerer. Aided by Red and the vila, Jim follows. But can a young modern man triumph against a century-old sorcerer? Based on the Eastern Europe fables of Koschei the Deathless, follow Jim as he navigates the traps and dangers of the Slavic Otherworld in an attempt to rescue Tania from her capturer. Challenges and tests await any mortal in the Otherworld, never mind one who would ...

Intellectual Sophia Bennett knew what kind of man she wanted: a rugged cowboy. And in Texas they were everywhere! So why couldn't she take her eyes off brilliant professor Max Travers? He was a Wizard in mathematics who surely made love by the numbers. Yet every inch of him - no Stetson, no dusty boots - added up to dangerously sexy.

Narrated by an incredible full cast. A dark, sexy, and twisted reimagining of The Wizard of Oz from bestselling author Nikki St. Crowe. No one is safe on the yellow brick road. Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry’s doorstep while...

Eighteen-year-old Cheng Jinxi is accused of brutally murdering a dozen of his relatives in just one night. Despite police officer Liang Yuanfeng doing everything he could to find evidence of his innocence, Cheng Jinxi confesses to the crime and is sent away to prison. Seven years later, a series of bizarre supernatural murders occur, and Liang Yuanfeng is given permission to bring Cheng Jinxi out of prison as a backup to help solve them.

Journey through a world where magic crackles at every corner and destiny hangs by a thread. From the noble halls of Azoria to the quirky village of Mistwood, this collection of six enthralling tales follows the legendary Sir Darius Stormblade and his band of unlikely heroes. Raise your goblet in "The Last Toast" as our heroes face their greatest challenge yet. Revel in the chaos of "The Feast of Fools," where nothing is as it seems. Follow the twists of fate in "The Detour of Destiny" and witness the power of "The Sword in the Storm." But beware, for even the mightiest must fall. "The Fall ...

In a world where reality bends and magic thrums beneath the surface, five unlikely heroes are thrust into an adventure beyond imagination. When the fabled city of Azoria begins to bleed into their realm, Eldric, Cordelia, Sable, Thrain, and Korrin must confront challenges that defy the laws of nature and push the boundaries of their own abilities. Guided by the legacy of their fallen comrade, Darius, they stumble upon ancient artifacts of immense power - the Anchors of Azoria. But with great power comes great danger, and our heroes soon find themselves caught between warring factions, ...

Carina just wants to have a normal summer. She wants to work her part-time job at the ice cream shop, hang out with her best friend at the river, and think about how awesome college is going to be in the fall. Of course, it’s pretty difficult for her to forget that she saw dragons, not to mention that she is apparently and elf queen—and then there’s the thing with the unexplained ability to put out a small fire. Okay, forget all that. Forget it. Forget it. Mission accomplished. Forgotten. Until an elf steps out of the shadows.

One dragon prince is unconscious. One is guarding Carina’s best friend. And as for Carina, well she’s racing behind and elf who’s trying to get her to use magic. Wait, what? Just when she thinks she’s getting things figured out, one dragon prince has locked the other in the dungeons. Carina demands answers. Ever tried demanding answers from a dragon prince? Good luck, Carina.

Carina wakes up in her own bed. Great. Right? Maybe not so great when there’s a dragon prince staring at her. No. No. No. Not one dragon prince. Two. And then she remembers her best friend’s been kidnapped by an elf. Why can’t life be simple? Normal? Why does there have to be dark elves, light elves, dragons. This is too much for one girl to deal with. One girl who’s looking forward to starting college in the fall. Wait. Was. Was looking forward to starting college. Now she’s got to find her missing best friend. And stay alive.

You’ve just graduated from high school. You don’t feel like going to the same old school parties with guys that are too immature for words and girls that are worried about the selfies they’ll be posting. So, you go on an adventure with your best friend to a local state park. What you didn’t count on? Dragons. That sums up Carina and Kayley’s graduation night. And that’s how destiny works, by the way. One minute you’re on your roof watching the sunset, and the next, you’re running from dragons.

Another semester at Dreadmore. Hopefully this one will be drama-free. Or not. Kent’s on campus again and he seems to have it in for me. Can a necromancer get a break? Oh and he’s got it in for Ezra too. And what’s up with the gargoyles that have decided to attack? How’d we go from death fairies to gargoyles? And why the heck isn’t Ezra making us official? How’s a girl—erm, necromancer girl—supposed to deal with this on top of the murderous gargoyles?