Author: Sean Kelly & Ted Mann & Byron Preiss
Publisher: ibooks
ISBN: 1596874015
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 291
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The tale begins over three-hundred years ago, when the Fair People—the goblins, fairies, dragons, and other fabled and fantastic creatures of a dozen lands—fled the Old World for the New, seeking haven from the ways of Man. With them came their precious jewels: diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls... But then the Fair People vanished, taking with them their twelve fabulous treasures. And they remained hidden until now... Across North America, these twelve treasures, over ten-thousand dollars in precious jewels in 1982 dollars, are buried. The key to finding each can be found within the twelve full-color paintings and verses of THE SECRET. Are you smart enough? THE SECRET: A TREASURE HUNT was published in 1982. The year before publication, the author and publisher Byron Preiss had traveled to 12 locations in the continental U.S. (and possibly Canada) to secretly bury a dozen ceramic casques. Each casque contained a small key that could be redeemed for one of 12 jewels Preiss kept in a safe deposit box in New York. The key to finding the casques was to match one of 12 paintings to one of 12 poetic verses, solve the resulting riddle, and start digging. Since 1982, only two of the 12 casques have been recovered. The first was located in Grant Park, Chicago, in 1984 by a group of students. The second was unearthed in 2004 in Cleveland by two members of the Quest4Treasure forum.
Author: Oswald Jacoby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rummy (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316233080
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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When Kayaguchiya Integrated Circuits III, a genie, is released from the aspirin bottle he's been stuck in for 14 years, there's bound to be trouble. Jane had wanted to end her life in peace, but now she's got a genie, things look up -- until the apocalypse rears its ugly head.
Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Abacus
ISBN: 0748113517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
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'Read THE WALLED ORCHARD so you can tell your descendants, 'I was there when the historical novel started holding its head up with the rest of literature''. - WASHINGTON POST 'This book is a hilarious yet well-researached historical novel.' - HISTORICAL NOVEL REVIEW The hero is Eupolis, weary, cynical and believing only in comedy. The heroine is Athens, at the height of her schizophrenic glory. A startling mixture of comedy and tragedy, THE WALLED ORCHARD is the poignant, charming story of their turbulent relationship. With unforgettable characters and a powerful and moving story, THE WALLED ORCHARD is a wonderful evocation of life in Ancient Greece in the fifth century BC. Books by Tom Holt: Walled Orchard Series Goatsong The Walled Orchard J.W. Wells & Co. Series The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sausages YouSpace Series Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug Novels Expecting Someone Taller Who's Afraid of Beowulf Flying Dutch Ye Gods! Overtime Here Comes the Sun Grailblazers Faust Among Equals Odds and Gods Djinn Rummy My Hero Paint your Dragon Open Sesame Wish you Were Here Alexander at World's End Only Human Snow White and the Seven Samurai Olympiad Valhalla Nothing But Blue Skies Falling Sideways Little People Song for Nero Meadowland Barking Blonde Bombshell The Management Style of the Supreme Beings An Orc on the Wild Side
Author: Heather Horrocks
Publisher: Word Garden Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Keep calm—and kiss a fireman! The right fireman! It was supposed to be an innocent kiss at a charity kissing booth—but it turned out to be fireworks. ‘Volunteered’ to dress as Santa, firefighter Zeke Pepper is blown away by the kiss and feels he may have met The One, but school teacher Hannah Cooke is still trying to win back her high school sweetheart Jackson, also a fireman. When Zeke runs into Hannah on Christmas Street, they make a deal: In exchange for him making her ex jealous at a New Year’s Eve party, she agrees to go on three dates with Zeke. It seems like her plan to win Jackson back is working perfectly—but Zeke has other plans. Could she be falling in love with the wrong fireman? Join Hannah on her surprising journey in Kissing Santa, the second heartwarming installment in USA Today bestselling author Heather Horrocks’ beloved Love on Christmas Street series. If you adore the laughter and warmth of holiday rom-coms, reminiscent of the tales spun by Caroline Mickelson or the classic movie While You Were Sleeping, and if you crave sweet, humorous, Hallmark-esque love stories set against the backdrop of a snowy Christmas, then this enchanting series is your festive cup of cocoa. Each book in the Christmas Street series is a standalone story, interwoven with familiar, endearing characters from the uplifting universe of this series. 5-Star Review of Kissing Santa: LOVED IT! Is this not the cutest cover and title ever! It really is about kissing a Santa! FUN FUN FUN story! I LOVE this series. When fireman Zeke is forced to be a Santa in a kissing booth he is not too happy. And when Hannah's drama students pitch in to help buy her tickets for the kissing booth she is not to happy either...for she is trying to win back her high school sweetheart Jackson. But that one kiss is pure fireworks and Zeke feels that Hannah is THE ONE. So how does he end up volunteering to help make Hannah's ex jealous at a New Year's Eve party? It could cost him...big time! ADORABLE STORY! LOVED IT! Warning: This book contains just-kissing sweet romance, strong friendships, a community on an enchanting street, and laughs. Come home to Christmas Street and rediscover the joy of the season's greatest gift—love. OTHER BOOKS SET ON CHRISTMAS STREET: 1. Bah, Humbug! 2. Kissing Santa 3. The Naughty List 4. Deck the Malls 5. Tying the Knot 6. Tangling the Tinsel 7. Better Not Pout 8. Looking at a Gift Horse 9. Holly’s Jolly Christmas 10. Looks Like Reindeer 11. Merry and Bright 12. Home for the Holidays
Author: Heather Horrocks
Publisher: Heather Horrocks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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Miss P’s Unspoken Rule #21: Never date fathers of students. Brooke’s newest second grade student, Leah, is causing all sorts of problems in the classroom. When she invites the girl’s parents to join her, she’s in for a big surprise. Ryker retired from the military after his wife died and moved closer to his parents. His daughter lost her mother, and he didn’t want her to lose even more of her family. Leah’s new teacher is trouble with a capital T, because he’s determined not to date until his daughter is doing better emotionally. And he would really like to date her teacher. These two are perfect for each other—these three!—if they can get past a few bumps along the way. Big bumps. Huge bumps. Will Brooke and Ryker stick to the rules? Or will they decide that some rules are made to be broken? Join Brooke on her heartwarming journey in Tangling the Tinsel, the sixth heartwarming installment in USA Today bestselling author Heather Horrocks’ beloved Love on Christmas Street series. If you adore the laughter and warmth of holiday rom-coms, reminiscent of the tales spun by Caroline Mickelson or the classic movie While You Were Sleeping, and if you crave sweet, humorous, Hallmark-esque love stories set against the backdrop of a snowy Christmas, then this enchanting series is your festive cup of cocoa. Each book in the Christmas Street series is a standalone story, interwoven with familiar, endearing characters from the uplifting universe of this series. There are over fifty 5-Star Reviews of Tangling the Tinsel, including: Another Fun Christmas Book! Heather has done it again with Tangling the Tinsel! I love all the characters here and she brings in the friends from her previous Christmas stories. Now I need to go back to the other books to visit all my old friends! Leah is such a funny typical grade schooler! Love her! Warning: This book contains just-kissing sweet romance, strong friendships, a community on an enchanting street, laughs, and a recipe. Come home to Christmas Street and rediscover the joy of the season's greatest gift—love mixed with laughter. OTHER BOOKS SET ON CHRISTMAS STREET: 1. Bah, Humbug! 2. Kissing Santa 3. The Naughty List 4. Deck the Malls 5. Tying the Knot 6. Tangling the Tinsel 7. Better Not Pout 8. The Ugliest Christmas Sweater Ever 9. Holly’s Jolly Christmas 10. Looks Like Reindeer 11. Merry and Bright 12. Home for the Holidays
Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316233188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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"I was eight years old when I saw my first elf." And for unlikely hero Michael it was his last. Cruella, Michael's unfortunately named girlfriend, doesn't approve of his obsession with the little people. But the problem is that they won't leave him alone. And who can blame them when it's Michael's own stepfather who's responsible for causing them so much misery? Oh yes. Daddy George knows that elves can do so much more than gardening.
Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 031623348X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
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A novel set in the magical offices of The Portable Door, now a majorly fantastical film starring Christoph Waltz, Sam Neill, and Miranda Otto. “Tom Holt may be the most imaginative satirist to land on our shores since Douglas Adams.” — Christopher Moore, New York Times bestselling author Colin Hollinghead is a young man going nowhere fast. Working for his dad might have seemed like a good idea at the time, but starting at the bottom in the widget-making industry has, predictably, lost its appeal. And now the business is in trouble. At least his father has a plan to turn things around – a new work force that will improve profit margins and secure the company's future for all eternity. The deal looks great on paper, but they do say that the devil is in the detail – and the arch fiend definitely seems to be involved in some capacity. Colin needs help. Perhaps his new friend from J.W. Wells & Co. (Practical and Effective Magicians, Sorcerers and Supernatural Consultants) can help. . . The J.W. Wells & Co. Series: The Portable Door In Your Dreams Earth, Air, Fire and Custard You Don't Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps The Better Mousetrap May Contain Traces of Magic Other titles from Tom Holt: Doughnut When It's A Jar The Outsorcerer's Apprentice The Good, the Bad and the Smug The Management Style of the Supreme Beings An Orc on the Wild Side Holt Writing as K. J. Parker: Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City How To Rule An Empire and Get Away With It A Practical Guide to Conquering the World
Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316233463
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
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From the moment Homo Sapiens descended from the trees, possibly onto their heads, humanity has striven towards civilization. Fire. The Wheel. Running Away from furry things with more teeth than one might reasonably expect-all are testament to man's ultimate supremacy. It is a noble story and so, of course, complete and utter fiction. For one man has discovered the hideous truth: that humanity's ascent to civilization has been ruthlessly guided by a small gang of devious frogs. The man's name is David Perkins, and his theory is not, on the whole, widely admired, particularly not by the frogs themselves, who had invested a great deal of time and effort in keeping the whole thing quiet.
Author: Tom Holt
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316233021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Digging up the remains of an ancient band of Vikings, archaeologist Hildy is astounded when they rise from the dead, bearing an appetite for seagulls, a twelve-thousand-year-old grudge, and a thirst for war.
