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61) Robinson Crusoe
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 12.3 - AR Pts: 27
Language
English
Description
Shipwrecked off the coast of Trinidad, Robinson Crusoe - a young man with a thirst for adventure - finds himself washed up on a remote tropical island with nothing but a few tools and animals for company. Castaway for thirty years, he must battle cannibals, mutineers and the elements in a tale so convincing that many readers at the time believed it to be non-fiction. A true page-turner, Robinson Crusoe is one of the most enduring novels in the English...
Publisher
Dark Horse
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Includes forty pages of new material by Mike Mignola!
Emperor Zombie is trying to take over the world once again! The Amazing Screw-On Head has been enlisted by President Lincoln to stop the evil emperor, with the help of his faithful partner Mr. Groin and his trusty canine companion Mr. Dog. Screw-On Head will have to brave ancient tombs and defeat demons from a dimension inside a turnipjust one of the strange and mischievous tales in this beloved...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This spooky - yet sensitive - trilogy reveals that, on Halloween, it's always darkest before the dawn. PUBLICATION IN 3 VOLUMES - COMPLETED WORK. In Halloween, immerse yourself in the great book of the night. And if, at a street corner, you meet a ghost, take a walk with him. You may just recognize him and if melancholy torments you he could be the one to make you smile again. Then, in The Story of Joe, a solitary boy finds refuge with the creatures...
64) Othello
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This third edition of Othello offers a completely new introduction by Christina Luckyj, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of early modern theatre and culture, and demonstrating how careful attention to Shakespeare's language, staging and dramaturgy can open up fresh interpretations of the play. Tracing critical and performance trends up to the present day, Luckyj shows how the drama taps into contemporary cultural paradoxes surrounding...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Between battles and laughs, a story of acceptance, camaraderie, and tradition set in the world of Lucha Libre. PUBLICATION IN 3 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Lucha Libre, the Mexican art of wrestling, has made its way to Southern California in the form of the Luchadores Five, a gang unlike any other. Their mission is to clean up the East Los Angeles community they live in. But despite their best attempts to get rid of crime in their hometown, The Unfabulous...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Between battles and laughs, a story of acceptance, camaraderie, and tradition set in the world of Lucha Libre. PUBLICATION IN 3 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Lucha Libre, the Mexican art of wrestling, has made its way to Southern California in the form of the Luchadores Five, a gang unlike any other. Their mission is to clean up the East Los Angeles community they live in. But despite their best attempts to get rid of crime in their hometown, The Unfabulous...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Between battles and laughs, a story of acceptance, camaraderie, and tradition set in the world of Lucha Libre. PUBLICATION IN 3 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Lucha Libre, the Mexican art of wrestling, has made its way to Southern California in the form of the Luchadores Five, a gang unlike any other. Their mission is to clean up the East Los Angeles community they live in. But despite their best attempts to get rid of crime in their hometown, The Unfabulous...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10.8 - AR Pts: 41
Language
English
Description
"In this spirited novel by master storyteller Jules Verne, five Civil War prisoners escape their Confederate jail by hijacking a hot-air balloon. Blown halfway across the world and stranded on a remote island, the fugitives' survival depends upon their ability to build a sustainable environment while withstanding pirate attacks, volcanic eruptions, and other challenges. Engineer Cyrus Harding takes charge of the crew, consisting of his servant, Neb;...
Publisher
IDW
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
This graphic novel collects the all-new travels and travails of Hutch Owen, the outrageous homeless rebel that battles the corporate forces that control our lives. Included in this volume are: "Public Relations,"where Hutch is pitted against the Worner company and a PR firm bent on redesigning the World Trade Center Site; "Aristotle,"in which Hutch winds up in Worner's employ as a slogan writer; as well as several other stories. Don't miss this politically...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A collection of Sci-Fi masterpieces featuring stories by acclaimed creators Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek. PUBLICATION IN 6 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Mtal Hurlant magazine was created in Paris in 1974 by Mbius, Druillet and Dionnet, the founding fathers of Les Humanodes Associs. This movement soon revolutionized the medium and inspired countless writers, artists and filmmakers the world over. Versions in various languages flourished everywhere, including...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
This spooky - yet sensitive - trilogy reveals that, on Halloween, it's always darkest before the dawn. PUBLICATION IN 3 VOLUMES - COMPLETED WORK. In Halloween, immerse yourself in the great book of the night. And if, at a street corner, you meet a ghost, take a walk with him. You may just recognize him and if melancholy torments you he could be the one to make you smile again. Then, in The Story of Joe, a solitary boy finds refuge with the creatures...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A unique, revelatory portrait of small-town America: the activities, changes, and events that shape this mostly unseen part of our national landscape, and the issues and concerns that matter to the ordinary Americans who make these towns their home. For the last five years, James and Deborah Fallows have been traveling across America in a single-prop airplane, visiting small cities and meeting civic leaders, factory workers, recent immigrants, and...
Publisher
TPub Comics
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
A refreshing change of pace from rote horror comics, Gibson's work scores on the strength of its relatable humanity, much of which casts a dour reflection of its audience. - Publisher's Weekly
Twisted Dark is a series of interconnected psychological thrillers, perfect for fans of twist endings and comics that reveal more on the second reading. Each story stands alone, but the more you read, the more connections you see between the characters. There...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives. At the height of the Cold War, fear of homosexuality became intertwined with the growing threat of international communism, leading to a purge of gay men and lesbians from the federal government. In the fevered atmosphere of political Washington, the secret "too loathsome to mention"...
76) Red Sonja #21
Publisher
Dynamite
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The ultimate tale of the She-Devil with a Sword begins a new storyline as we kick off the start of the 35th Anniversary celebration! "Animals" continues here! Featuring regular Sonja writer Michael Avon Oeming and new story by Savage Red Sonja artist Homs! "Animals" concludes here as Sonja and her comrades make a fateful decision concerning not only their fates, but the fates of the very world! Will Sonja and crew pick up the battle once again and...
Publisher
Immedium
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"The Year of the Dragon will be sure to keep children on the edge of their seats as they wait to discover how two friends help each other in need." - Shirley Ly, Los Angeles Public Library. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon! This is the seventh story in Immedium's popular children's picture book series on the twelve charismatic animals of the Chinese New Year. The adventures of the fiery dragon Dominic will amuse children and adults alike. Dominic's...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A collection of Sci-Fi masterpieces featuring stories by acclaimed creators Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek. PUBLICATION IN 6 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Mtal Hurlant magazine was created in Paris in 1974 by Mbius, Druillet and Dionnet, the founding fathers of Les Humanodes Associs. This movement soon revolutionized the medium and inspired countless writers, artists and filmmakers the world over. Versions in various languages flourished everywhere, including...
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
A collection of Sci-Fi masterpieces featuring stories by acclaimed creators Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek. PUBLICATION IN 6 VOLUMES - COMPLETED SERIES. Mtal Hurlant magazine was created in Paris in 1974 by Mbius, Druillet and Dionnet, the founding fathers of Les Humanodes Associs. This movement soon revolutionized the medium and inspired countless writers, artists and filmmakers the world over. Versions in various languages flourished everywhere, including...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"From the hilarious mischief of Puck to the rough humor of the self-centered Bottom and his fellow players, from the palace of Theseus in Athens to the magic wood where fairies play, Shakespeare's lyrical A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play of enchantment and an insightful portrait of the predicaments of love. Now the most extensively annotated edition of the play to date makes it completely accessible to readers in the twenty-first century and a...