Savage Giant


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The huge sasquatch says I belong to him. When I need a place to lie low for a while, my late grandfather’s mountain cabin seems like the perfect solution. That is, until I discover there are actual Sasquatches living in the forest. And my solar truck just broke down. Awesome. My plans to hike back to civilization are thwarted by a huge man-beast named Gorran. He smells me, excitedly announces I’m ovulating, and carries me back to the cabin. Apparently, he thinks we’re fated mates. And he promises he’ll never let me go.




Böder the Giant


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In this fantasy novel, a giant named Bder sets out to prove his worth through a series of challenges and adventures across the continent of Durogg which is populated by manimals those who are half human and half animal. Some years ago, these people had worked to rid themselves of Bder, a ten-meter-tall giant pest. The stories say he had been marauding among their farming communities and consuming everything is sight. But the truth, as always, is a little bit more complicated than that. Bder has been outcast and exiled to live on an island in the middle of a large river, when an opportunity arises that might help him to redeem himself. Although the populace at large distrusts and fears him, a merchant in need of a rambunctious giant seeks him out for assistance. So Bder, along with friends and family, sets out on a series of adventures in which he receives help from a princess, deals with some trolls, fights in the arena, faces giant reptiles, Locustmen and pirates and recovers a vast treasure. Whilst along the way he seeks to win the hearts of both a community and a lovely giantess. But only time will tell if Bder can ever fully redeem himself! T.J.C.




Megalonyx


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In the small town of Tannersville, a bloody menace hunts townsfolk. Megalonyx, Master of the Winter World, is a carnivorous snow creature, hungry for human flesh. He arrives during the winter solstice, and this two-ton predator will not be stopped without an epic battle that could leave behind a pile of corpses--and the people of Tannersville aren’t exactly soldiers. In the midst of chaos, young Bill Meyers has his first sexual experience with "Slutty Suzy," but things don't go quite as planned. His younger brother, Kyle, has read one too many comic books as he sets out to fight the evil beast. When people doubt the existence of Megalonyx, they accuse Bogy Wilson, whose uses homemade moonshine to keep him sane. Religious Sheriff Gibbs wants to keep peace in town and does so by covering up all the spilled blood. Then, there's Frank Porter, a sensible newsman who's trying to find some normalcy amidst the chaos while falling in love with the beautiful Melanie Cuttles. Despite panicked rumors, Megalonyx does exist, and he's coming for everyone in Tannersville unless someone solves the puzzle that will make him stop.







The New World


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Includes section "Book reviews."




Aryaa


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She chose the life of a warrior, leading from the front, protecting her ancestral kingdom. She waded through treacherous destiny. Her uncompromising love restored her husband back to glory. She lived in a hermitage, chose a king as husband, and challenged his dharma in open sabha- a mother who shaped an emperor who reshaped the civilization. She watched the play of beauty and destruction from afar. When she took centre stage, she nurtured the future to find its feet. She was regal and virtuous. She embarked on a divine mission, and chose an incredible destiny and groom for herself. She, a fisherwoman, rose to rule an empire, navigating challenges and making tough decisions with her steely resolve. She led her life on her own terms, choosing to stay on the sidelines but shaping life at the centre. She courageously pursued truth, unafraid to challenge the greatest scholars on metaphysics. An inspiration to seekers of all times. She was the wind beneath her husband’s wings. When he pursued the ultimate truth, she too walked the unyielding path. She sought an improbable marriage. Her penance and devotion won her heaven, and for her husband too. She has many faces, different roles in different times, embodying the essence of a great tradition. She carved a niche, charted her own path but upheld Dharma at all times. She is Aryaa - the glorious woman of Bharatavarsha - manifestation of the eternally present Shakti.




The Annihilist


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Doc and three of his crew, plus cousin Pat, investigate why criminals all over Manhattan are dropping dead with their eyes popping out, with the finger of suspicion leveled at Doc himself. Caught in the crossfire of three different groups trying to keep him out of it, Doc is hampered by the fact that the "College" where he sends criminals for rehabilitation is squarely in the middle of it.




Mary Shelley's Frankenstein


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"Perhaps best recognized for the horror films it has spawned, 'Frankenstein,' written by 19-year-old Mary Shelley, was first published in 1818. 'Frankenstein' warns against the irresponsible use of science and technology and makes readers reconsider who the world's monsters really are and how society contributes to creating them. Ideal for research or general interest, this resource furnishes students with a collection of the most insightful critical essays available on this Gothic thriller, selected from a variety of literary sources."--




Journeys Through Bookland


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An anthology composed of selections of graduated reading difficulty that includes nursery rhymes, fables, fairy tales, poems, folk tales, short stories, historical accounts, biographical profiles, excerpts from longer works, and a usage guide designed to assist with the development of reading programs.




The Penguin Book of Norse Myths


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THE DEFINITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RETELLING OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY 'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the Trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book, discover the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. 'An excellent introduction to Norse Mythology' Amazon Review 'Extremely well written, highly engaging and entertaining' Amazon Review 'Viking myths and legends written in a humorous and enlightening way' Amazon Review