The Rise of Aurora West

Author: Paul Pope
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466858583
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
The extraordinary world introduced in Paul Pope's Battling Boy is rife with monsters and short on heroes... but in this action-driven extension of the Battling Boy universe, we see it through a new pair of eyes: Aurora West, daughter of Arcopolis's last great hero, Haggard West. A prequel to Battling Boy, The Rise of Aurora West follows the young hero as she seeks to uncover the mystery of her mother's death, and to find her place in a world overrun with supernatural monsters and all-too-human corruption. With a taut, fast-paced script from Paul Pope and JT Petty and gorgeous, kinetic art from David Rubin, The Rise of Aurora West (the first of two volumes) is a tour de force in comics storytelling.

The Fall of the House of West

Author: Paul Pope
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 162672010X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Aurora West investigate the death of her mother and discovers some shocking truths.

The Death of Haggard West

Author: Paul Pope
Publisher: First Second
ISBN: 1466849940
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Attention, citizens of the monster-ridden city-planet Arcopolis! The Death of Haggard West is the final installment in the legendary Invincible Haggard West comics series, the bestselling chronicle of the adventures of our beloved hero, Haggard West. In breathtaking color and frenetic action, this 32-page comic presents the final moments in the life of one of the greatest vigilante heroes Arcopolis has ever seen . . . and introduces his successor in the fight to save our city, Battling Boy. From First Second Books: The Death of Haggard West presents a sneak peek in pamphlet comic form of the first volume of Battling Boy, the electrifying new graphic novel from comics legend Paul Pope. This limited-edition one-off comic includes exclusive content that will not be found in the Battling Boy graphic novel: a spectacular cover and original diagrams from Battling Boy creator Paul Pope. The Battling Boy graphic novel will be available in October 2013.

The Grand Abyss Hotel

Author: Marcos Prior
Publisher: Boom! Studios
ISBN: 1641444630
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
Marcos Prior and Eisner-nominated artist David Rubín (The Hero, Rumble, Battling Boy: The Rise of Aurora West) weave a politically satirical look at democracy today through the lense of hyper-violence and explosive action. Imagine a world overrun by big business and “fake news” via the social media machine . . . In The Grand Abyss Hotel neoliberalism has become a state religion, while the citizens quietly and then not-so-quietly rebel, giving way to violence on the streets and sowing chaos. A masked vigilante takes on the role of hero to battle politicians, the erosion of democracy, and social media. After the fires burn low and the dust settles, social order returns. Or does it?

Aurora Burning

Author: Amie Kaufman
Publisher: Ember
ISBN: 152472095X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514

Book Description
Our heroes are back . . . kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic Aurora Cycle series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy's best hope for survival. First, the bad news: Anancient evil--your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal--is about to be unleashed.The good news? Squad 312 is here to save the day. As soon as they'vejust got to take care of a few small distractions first. Like the clan of gremps who are holding a serious grudge against the squad. And a bunch of illegit GIUTA agents with creepy flowers where their eyes used to be. Then there's Kal's long-lost sister, who's not exactly happy to see him.But with the reappearance of the colony ship that Auri was found on, new clues about Auri--and her powers as a Trigger--begin to come to light. And just in time. Because if Auri can't learn to master her powers, the squad going to be soooo dead.Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts,inappropriately tight bodysuits, and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion's most unforgettable heroes--and, you know, the rest of the galaxy.

Making San Francisco American

Author: Barbara Berglund
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Focuses on the 19th-century transformation in San Francisco--from Gold Rush to earthquake--to show how the city's diverse residents created a modern American city through everyday "cultural frontiers," such as restaurants, hotels, and annual fairs and expositions, among others.

Ghost Town at Sundown

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375894276
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Make storytime a little spookier with the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Every visit to the magic tree house leads to a time-travel adventure! Is this town HAUNTED? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House whisks them to the Wild West. But before they can say "Boo!" they rush headlong into an adventure filled with horse thieves, a lost colt, rattlesnakes, and a cowboy named Slim. Will Jack and Annie have time to solve the next Tree House Riddle? The answer may depend on a ghost! Did you know that the Magic Tree House series has two levels? MAGIC TREE HOUSE: Perfect for readers 6-9 who are just beginning to read chapter books—includes this boxed set! MERLIN MISSIONS: More challenging adventures for experienced readers ages 7-10 The Magic Tree House series has been a classroom favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

Aurora Rising

Author: Amie Kaufman
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524720984
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496

Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • From the internationally bestselling authors of the Illuminae Files comes a new science fiction epic . . . The year is 2380, and the graduating cadets of Aurora Academy are being assigned their first missions. Star pupil Tyler Jones is ready to recruit the squad of his dreams, but his own boneheaded heroism sees him stuck with the dregs nobody else in the academy would touch . . . A cocky diplomat with a black belt in sarcasm A sociopath scientist with a fondness for shooting her bunkmates A smart-ass tech whiz with the galaxy's biggest chip on his shoulder An alien warrior with anger-management issues A tomboy pilot who's totally not into him, in case you were wondering And Ty's squad isn't even his biggest problem--that'd be Aurora Jie-Lin O'Malley, the girl he's just rescued from interdimensional space. Trapped in cryo-sleep for two centuries, Auri is a girl out of time and out of her depth. But she could be the catalyst that starts a war millions of years in the making, and Tyler's squad of losers, discipline cases, and misfits might just be the last hope for the entire galaxy. NOBODY PANIC.

Angle of Repose

Author: Wallace Stegner
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101075821
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
Stegner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of personal, historical, and geographic discovery Confined to a wheelchair, retired historian Lyman Ward sets out to write his grandparents' remarkable story, chronicling their days spent carving civilization into the surface of America's western frontier. But his research reveals even more about his own life than he's willing to admit. What emerges is an enthralling portrait of four generations in the life of an American family. "Cause for celebration . . . A superb novel with an amplitude of scale and richness of detail altogether uncommon in contemporary fiction." —The Atlantic Monthly "Brilliant . . . Two stories, past and present, merge to produce what important fiction must: a sense of the enchantment of life." —Los Angeles Times This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction by Jackson J. Benson. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Aurora

Author: Kim Stanley Robinson
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 9780316526999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From one of science fiction's most powerful voices, Aurora tells the incredible story of our first voyage beyond the solar system. Brilliantly imagined and beautifully told, it is the work of a writer at the height of his powers. Our voyage from Earth began generations ago. Now, we approach our new home. AURORA. For more from Kim Stanley Robinson, check out: 2312ShamanNew York 2140