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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 45
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English
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After centuries of strife, the seven powers dividing the land have worn themselves down into a stalemate. The monstrous King Joffrey is dead, and the Northern rebels are scattered. Into this blasted peace, however, come the scavengers, outlaws and renegades, who have been waiting to pick over the remnants. Daring new plots and alliances are formed, and personalities new and old have emerged from the struggle to take up new positions. It is a time...
Author
Series
Stone Barrington novels volume 35
Language
English
Description
When he's apprised at the last minute of a mandatory meeting abroad, Stone Barrington rushes off to Europe for a whirlwind tour of business and, of course, pleasure. But from the start the trip seems to be cursed, plagued by suspicious "accidents" and unfortunate events, and some of Stone's plans go up in flames--literally. Not a believer in coincidence, Stone sets out to learn the true source of his curious misfortune and finds that what appeared...
Author
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"$UPERHUBS is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the world's most powerful titans, the "superhubs" pull the levers of our global financial system. Combining insider's knowledge with principles of network science, Sandra Navidi offers a startling new perspective on how superhubs build their powerful networks and how their decisions impact all our lives. $UPERHUBS reveals what happens at the exclusive, invitation-only platforms - The World Economic...
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Hector Cross novels volume 2
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Hector Cross left behind a career of high risks and warfare when he married his beloved Hazel Bannock. But after his new life is tragically upended, he recognizes the ruthless hand of an old enemy behind the attack. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends and fellow warriors to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For he and Hazel have a child, a precious daughter, whom he will go to the ends...
5) The fall
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Series
Strain trilogy volume 2
Language
English
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"A vampiric virus is spreading across the country. Amid the chaos, Eph Goodweather-head of the Center for Disease Control's team and the leader of a small group who has banded together to fight these bloodthirsty monsters-has finally identified the parasite causing the infection. But it may be too late. Ignited by the Master's horrific plan, a war erupts between Old and New World vampires, each vying for total control. Caught between these warring...
6) Iron Man 2
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet. Includes filmmaker commentary, featurettes, deleted scenes, theatrical trailers,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
Together, Ament, two young Trackers, and a daring Elf princess must defend their ancestral home. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within. Meanwhile, beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. And in the thick of it all, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave of evil.
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English
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Susan Murphy gets turned into a giant monster on her wedding day when a meteorite from outer space hits her. She is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley group of Monsters are called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Landmark
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
A deadly rivalry. An ancient family dispute. An impossible love. He should have known better than to fight with the future King John. Ruthless and feared, John is not one to forget or forgive. But Fulke FitzWarin couldn't help himself, and now the vindictive John has insured that Fulke will never become lord of the castle he loves. Instead of accepting his fate, Fulke rebels. He begins an affair with Maude Walter, the wealthy widow desired by John...
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Series
Kirk McGarvey adventures volume 16
Publisher
Forge
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Cuban Intelligence Service Colonel Maria Leon is called to the bedside of the dying Fidel Castro. She is his illegitimate daughter but has never been acknowledged by her father until now. Castro makes her promise to contact the legendary former Director of the CIA Kirk McGarvey to help her on a mysterious quest to find Cibola, the fabled seven cities of Gold. As the Cuban government unravels, Leon has to use every means at her disposal just to find...
11) Triumvirate: the story of the unlikely alliance that saved the Constitution and united the nation
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
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