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1) Giants
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These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....
2) Giants
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Through centuries of storytelling, giants have evolved into monstrous fairy tale creatures with unique powers. This book explores many stories about giants and discusses their place in history as well as in today's society.
3) Giants
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A look at the top 300 most powerful players in world capitalism, who are at the controls of our economic future.
4) Giants
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Watch out! A giant is stomping your way! These creatures make appearances in today's stories, films, advertising, and more. But stories and images of these behemoths are nothing new. For centuries, giants have been depicted as dangerous and disastrous. But they have also taken on friendly forms. Find out how tales have giants have transformed throughout time through leveled text in this engaging title. Added features include a creature comparison,...
5) Giants
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This book introduces readers to tales of giants, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a "Story Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
12) I kill giants
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1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Barbara is the only thing that stands between terrible giants and the destruction of her small town. But as she boldly confronts her fears in increasingly dangerous ways, she begins to question everything she's always believed to be true.
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In the midst of a giant forest lives the people of Zurec, a skittish clan whose traditions consist of avoiding bloodthirsty monsters and hiding in a hole. Headstrong fifteen-year-old Lillian Zurec can't wait to ditch their burrow, join Zurec's elite warriors, and see the world. Meanwhile, her timid best friend Mary is content to stay underground, safeguarding her dying clan's few children as the next caretaker. Survival on a planet where humans are...
14) Giants and ogres
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32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
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Part of a series on magical and mythological creatures, this volume contains tidbits from fantasy and folklore and contemporary and archival art that explore the concepts of ogres and giants.
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Giants volume 1
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Greed and ambition collide with survival and the love of family in a post-apocalyptic world ruled by giant monsters whose only goal is destruction! A cataclysm of unknown origin unleashed a race of massive creatures whose presence has driven humanity underground. There, two orphans discover that the most dangerous monster is ambition, which unchecked, will grow until it devours you. In their first work for American comics, the Valderrama Bros. have...
17) Sleeping giants
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Themis files volume 1
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304 pages ; 25 cm.
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"17 years ago: A girl in South Dakota falls through the earth, then wakes up dozens of feet below ground on the palm of what seems to be a giant metal hand. Today: She is a top-level physicist leading a team of people to understand exactly what that hand is, where it came from, and what it portends for humanity. A swift and spellbinding tale told almost exclusively through transcriptions of interviews conducted by a mysterious and unnamed character,...
18) Storm of Giants
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The kingdom of Cairistonia is ancient and powerful, considered by many to be at the height of her glory. The people have never enjoyed wealth and comfort of such quality and substance as now. A disciplined stoic peace permeates the vast kingdom, but it is only an illusion, for the fear of God has been all but forgotten in the realm.
Kamiko Hoshi, legendary warrior of the sisterhood of the Order and lieutenant marshal in the king's service, is home...
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Long before the world of the Ganymeans blew apart millennia ago, the strange race of giants had already vanished. All that remained of them was a wrecked ship abandoned on a frozen moon of Jupiter. Now Earth's scientists are there, determined to ferret out the secret of the lost race. But when suddenly the Ganymeans return, they bring with them answers that will reveal the secret of our own as well.
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After the loss of their leader-and father figure-the apocalyptic found family "the Forsaken" struggle to survive. When a fight among monsters forces them to move farther beyond the limits of the unknown-and with the way back blocked-they're faced with more change as they encounter a group of monster hunters. When they learn that killing monsters has unintended consequences, tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and new beasts enter the fray! A post-apocalyptic...
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