"Often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' H.G. Wells' tales of time travel and alien invasion have enthralled generations. His 1898 novel, The War of the Worlds, tells the story of an invasion from Mars and the ensuing conflict between the Martians and mankind. This tribute to Wells' most famous novel contains the full, original text, expertly brought to life through a series of illustrations by artist Adam Rufino. Also included are features...

"After a savage battle, the Boundary is whole again, but it may be too late. Banes now stalk the lands of Andarra, and the Venerate have gathered their armies for a final, crashing blow."--book jacket

In Tokyo, a squad of fanatic Japanese nationalists force their way into the Imperial Palace and behead the emperor. It is a grisly first move in a sinister conspiracy to take advantage of a weakened Russia and invade oil-rich Siberia. The goal? World domination. The price? A third world war. Bound by a secret protocol to come to Russia's aid in the event of a war, but eager to avoid armed conflict, Washington sends Air Force Colonel Bob Cassidy and...

Deka and her army must stop the dark force growing in the ancient kingdom of Otera, but with her own gifts changing, she must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera or if she might be its greatest threat.

After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, the human and dolphin crew of a spaceship from Earth battle fleets of alien warships.

"Before the massacre at Nariin, Enebish was one of the greatest warriors in the Sky King's Imperial Army: a rare and dangerous Night Spinner, blessed with the ability to control the threads of darkness. Now, she is known as Enebish the Destroyer--a monster and murderer, banished to a monastery for losing control of her power and annihilating a merchant caravan. Guilt stricken and scarred, Enebish tries to be grateful for her sanctuary, until her adoptive...

Learning her true identity, warrior Tyn unleashes her frustrations on all the wrong people and must make a choice about who she is and who she wants to be when she is swept up in the path of destruction by an old enemy.

A war orphan rises from her humble beginnings to become a powerful military commander, and perhaps her country's only hope for survival.

In the third installment of the Codex Alera series, Gaius, First Lord of Alera, has recovered from a brutal attack and now seeks the destruction of those who are responsible for his injury. As he plots his revenge, Tavi is sent off to legionary training. Making matters worse for Gaius is the fact that one of his targets has taken members of his support staff hostage, denying him much backup.