Download or read book Geis of the Gargoyle written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gargoyle finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place in this Xanth adventure that “should delight Anthony’s many fans” (Publishers Weekly). As a gargoyle, Gary Gar has one job in Xanth: to protect the Swan Knee River from the pollution flowing in from Mundania. But more dirt plus less rain will crack any gargoyle’s stony composure. So Gary does what any good Xanthian would do: He seeks the help of the Good Magician. But payment for his service is high. Gary must find a philter for the water, while taking on human form to tutor a wild human child, with help from the surly Sorceress Iris, and—even though time is of the essence—taking Hiatus, a known troublemaker, along for the ride. It won’t be easy, especially when they’re all transported back to the dawn of time. And if they can’t figure out what’s going on in the past, there may be no future for Xanth—come hell or high water . . . “Ephemeral amusement for pun-struck Xanthonauts.” —Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Gargoyles written by Susan Pesznecker and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gargoyles takes you on a journey into a mysterious world, through bestiaries and traveling menageries, past grotesques and chimeras, through medieval cities and guilds and into huge stone buildings. Gargoyles are an embodiment of form and function—serving a clear architectural purpose but, also, symbolically important. Whether warding off evil, frightening away fear or showcasing human foibles, when a gargoyle was placed on a building, people noticed. The book delves into historic models of arcane craftsmanship and architecture, considering the reasons for gargoyles coming into being and hearing the legends of the gargoyle, both mythic and modern. It, also, covers the emergence of stone creatures into popular culture. For modern magick users, Gargoyles explores the role of the gargoyle in magickal practice, including gargoyle use in elemental correspondences, stone magick, protection, warding, egregores, talismans, animal associations, ritual and spell work.

Download or read book The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters written by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

Download or read book Touched By The Gods written by Lawrence Watt-Evans and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-12-15 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the baby Malledd is born to an ordinary family in a small country town, the oracles name him the true chosen Champion of the Domdur Empire. Should the Empire find itself at war, Malledd will be the one to lead them to victory, by the gods' decree. But all has been at peace for generations, and Malledd disbelieves the prophecy. He is, he says, just an ordinary smith, and goes about his life being just that. Now, in the dark hills of the Eastern lands, a centuries-old promise has come to its end, and an army of undead soldiers led by a dark magician threatens to topple the Empire. An Imperial Army is quickly gathered, and the Champion sought for. Will he answer his call? Or will the Empire fall because of one man's refusal to be anything other than normal?

Download or read book A Wizard In Peace written by Christopher Stasheff and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-05-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of interstellar liberator Magnus Gallowglass continue as he tries to save a planet from a life without freedom. "Stasheff's pacing is brisk, his historical literacy high, and his wit abundant and dry as ever".--"Booklist".

Download or read book Conan The Outcast written by Leonard Carpenter and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1991-04-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient hierarchs of the desert city of Qjara fear the one called Conan. They do not want to let the strange northlander, who does not worship the One True Goddess, within their walls. But in the ding city of Sark, a soulless high priest wields the legendary Sword of Onothimantos and schemes for the return of the ancient gods. His schemes include sacrificing the city of Qjara to the Tree of Mouths--and only the dreaded Conan can save them.

Download or read book Harpy Thyme written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s harpy hour in the New York Times–bestselling series, as a one-of-a-kind Xanth woman searches for her happy ever after. Though Gloha loves every inch of Xanth—from Lake Ogre-Chobee to the Ever Glades—being the only harpy-goblin cross in existence has her feeling a bit lonely. Now that she’s old enough to enter into the Adult Conspiracy, she has to face reality: There are no males of her kind to mate with. Her only chance at love is to seek the help of the Good Magician, but all he has to give her is a referral . . . Sent to find the Good Magician’s second son, Trent, Gloha embarks on a journey that will take her to the most magical and mad parts of Xanth. Along the way, she’ll acquire friends and foes—including demons and nymphs, a winged centaur filly, a skeleton searching for a soul, and an invisible giant. But with the help of Trent, Gloha just might discover that her quest for the ideal partner may be the biggest fantasy of all. “Amusing . . . Fans of the author’s trademark humor will relish this latest jaunt through the wacky world of Xanth; new readers too will enjoy the fun.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Deep Secret written by Diana Wynne Jones and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast and witty new fantasy novel about the magician in charge of Earth, who maintains the balance between positive and negative magic for the good of all.

Download or read book Zombie Lover written by Piers Anthony and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-10-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brianna, a beautiful young Black girl, unfortunately attracts the attention of King Xeth, ruler of Xanth's zombies, who wants to make her his queen.

Download or read book A Wizard In War written by Christopher Stasheff and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-07-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The medieval planet of Maltroit seems to be repeating Earth's bloody history, and it is up to the Rogue Wizard, Magnus D'Armand, the renegade son of Rod Gallowglass, to teach the nobles a lesson in democracy and to school the peasants in the basics of radical politics.

Download or read book Yon Ill Wind written by Piers Anthony and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a bet from his fellow Demons, an omnipotent entity must travel incognito through his realm, until he can wring a tear from the cold-hearted Chlorine, but a hurricane blasts into Xanth, bringing a hapless mundane family with it and threatening to destroy the magical world.

Download or read book Faun Games written by Piers Anthony and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-10-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piers Anthony's most exceptional Xanth adventure ever reveals wnodrous new worlds of mirth and magic! The miraculous and mirth-filled land of Xanth holds many marvels. But now an extraordinary new aspect of this remarkable realm unfolds as young Forrest Faun's quest takes him to a tiny planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. There, with a delightful "day mare" as his constant companion, Forrest will find more marvels then he ever dreamed of. Packed with magic, mystery, and mirth, Faun & Games is the freshest and most exciting Xanth adventure in a month of Pundays!

Download or read book Conan and the Manhunters written by John Maddox Roberts and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1994-10-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The king of Turan's viceroy, Torgut Khan, is using the newly rebuilt temple of the evil god Ahriman as a treasury. With a bandit crew, Conan resolves to steal the great treasures of Torgut Khan. But Conan doesn't realize he's being used as a pawn by Torgut Khan's military commander, Sagobal--who wants the treasure for himself.

Download or read book Blue Limbo written by Terence M. Green and published by Tor Science Fiction. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mitch Helwig is a renegade on the street with some heavy-duty hi-tech weaponry and a not quite sane determination to get revenge--even if he has to go beyond death to do it. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors written by Bernard A. Drew and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1997-10-15 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.

Download or read book Harpy Thyme written by Piers Anthony and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1995-02-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only one of her kind in all of Xanth, Gloha, a young harpy girl, agrees to serve the Good Magician for one year if the magician will create a male harpy for her to love.

Download or read book Roc and a Hard Place written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Puns and playfulness reign supreme” as a demoness learns that big birds of a feather don’t flock together in the New York Times–bestselling Xanth series (The Toronto Star). Seeking a solution to a perplexing personal problem, the delectable Demoness Metria asks for help from the wise Magician Humfrey. But before he will help her, she must perform a perilous mission: Rove the length and breadth of Xanth in search of a suitable jury for the trial of Roxanne Roc, a notably noble and virtuous bird charged with a most improbable offense. Exciting, exhilarating, and brimming with hilarious high jinks, Roc and a Hard Place is Xanth at its most enchanting. “[A] lighthearted series . . . many outlandish characters, adventures, jokes and plays on words.” —Publishers Weekly