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The Magnificent Hercules Quick
Ursula Dubosarsky
Ursula Dubosarsky is the Australian Children's Laureate for 2020 - 2021Hercules Quick dreams of being a magnificent magician. He is saving up to buy a box of magic tricks. Luckily, he has plenty of neighbours who need his help. Whether it's lending a hand to Professor Calamari or doing an out of season spring-clean for Queen Claude, no job is too odd for Hercules.Need something done? Ask Hercules Quick. Only ten cents!A hilarious story about an ordinary boy who does a series of odd jobs for his eccentric neighbours, from the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop. An Australia Reads exclusive story.
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules
David Sedaris
Memoir / Humor and Comedy / Short Stories
A must-have for the fans of the #1 bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction from Flannery O'Connor to Tobias Wolff.
A bestseller in its own right and a must-have for fans of the #1 bestselling author David Sedaris, a collection of his favorite short fiction.
David Sedaris is an exceptional reader. Alone in his apartment, he reads stories aloud to the point he has them memorized. Sometimes he fantasizes that he wrote them. Sometimes, when they’re his very favorite stories, he’ll fantasize about reading them in front of an audience and taking credit for them. The audience in these fantasies always loves him and gives him the respect he deserves.
David Sedaris didn’t write the stories in Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules . But he did read them. And he liked them enough to hand pick them for this collection of short fiction. Featuring such notable writers as Lorrie Moore, Alice Munro, Joyce Carol Oates, Jean Thompson, and Tobias Wolff, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules includes some of the most influential and talented short story writers, contemporary and classic.
Perfect for fans who suffer from Sedaris fever, Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules will tide them over and provide relief.
2 hrs 56 mins
Hercules and His 12 Labors
Anika Fajardo
You are the mighty Greek hero Hercules. As a half-god, you are stronger than mere humans. You've faced many challenges. But now you face your most difficult test yet. The goddess Hera has given you a task worthy of a god—complete the dangerous 12 labors and live forever. Can you survive and win your immortality? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Hercules' adventures from Greek mythology.
Get to Work, Hercules!
Kate McMullan
You've heard of Hercules, right? Big, strong guy who did tons of amazing, heroic deeds? Well one part of that myth is correct. Hercules was big and strong. But he had an teeny-tiny brain. He couldn't have done any of those heroic deeds if it hadn't been for his friends telling him exactly what to do. Hades sets the record straight on the true story of Hercules.
Almighty Hercules
Charles Butler
Nonfiction / Writing / Books About Books
“The one story that could destroy all the gods!”When Hercules saves Sparta from the human devouring one hundred foot tall four faced fire breathing monster-Haderus, the jealous gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus become infuriated with Greece's favorite praise stealing demigod. King Zeus retaliates by blessing all Greece with four deadly curses.“The one story that could destroy all the gods!”When Hercules saves Sparta from the human devouring one hundred foot tall four faced fire breathing monster-Haderus, the jealous gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus become infuriated with Greece's favorite praise stealing demigod. King Zeus retaliates by blessing all Greece with four deadly curses that will surely turn the desperate citizens back to worshiping the true gods. Heartbroken Hercules races to find the cures that will save his people, but finds a deep hidden secret along his journey that could doom all the deity of Mount Olympus. Humble Hercules only desires to win his father's affection, but the quest to save his people turns in to his most dangerous rescue mission; to steal and heal his father's ailing heart.
The Last Hercules
Part #3 of "New White Sands City Cyberpunk" series by Ron Bender
As one of the last weaponized cyborgs developed for deployment in space, Major Baylen Lee is a link to the overthrown government and all of its stockpiled resources. But here on the edge of the Feral Lands, Baylen is just a lonely relic with a history, the last of his kind.
When a sabotaged LEO shuttle locks onto his encrypted beacon and crash lands near his position, Baylen is confronted by the reality that he isn’t the only survivor of the Hercules project. The knowledge comes at a price when his daughter is kidnapped by the mercenaries tracking the shuttle. Now he has a narrowing window of time to rescue his daughter from men willing to do anything for information.
AlphaTek can’t afford to let their enemies learn what he knows, but can Baylen trust the mega-corp and its shadowy agendas to help him get his daughter back? Does he have a choice?
For AlphaTek, the stakes are rising. If the mercenaries get their hands on the intel, PharmaComp and its remaining subsidiaries will be in a position to overthrow more than just the Corporate Council.
AlphaTek’s not willing to take any chances….
And with his daughter in harm’s way … neither is Baylen.
These Pucking Boys: Part Two
Part #2 of "This Pucking Love" series by Michelle Hercules
Once upon a time, a small-town girl thought her dreams were over. She could have never imagined that her life would turn around and resemble the rom-com screenplays she planned to write.
I’m that small-town girl, and I should consider myself lucky that my ex turned out to be a major douche.
Now I finally know what it means to be head over heels in love with someone. In my case, I’ve fallen hard for three hockey players. But it’s one thing to have fun with three men at the same time, quite a different story to have a serious relationship with them.
Reputations are at stake—mine and theirs. If the media finds out, I can say goodbye to my job, and my family will never speak to me again.
But I’m willing to risk it all because a love like ours only happens once in a lifetime.
The Twelve Labours of Hercules
Joe Corcoran
Children's / Science Fiction / Historical Fiction
Hercules is in a race against time to save the world. Twelve challenges must be completed, and the clock is ticking. Monsters must be fought, puzzles solved and gods confronted, but this time strength will not be enough, it will take honour, wisdom, perseverance and, above all, friendship to win the day. A book where the adventure never stops, it will enthral children of all ages.With triumph after triumph in his past, Hercules has become proud and boastful, believing himself to be almost a god. Unless he can rediscover what it means to be a man, the king of the giants will break free and destroy the world. Twelve challenges must be completed, and the clock is ticking. Monsters must be fought, puzzles solved and gods confronted, but this time strength will not be enough, it will take honour, wisdom, perseverance and, above all, friendship to win the day.A book where the adventure never stops, set in the time when heroes and gods still walked the earth, it will enthral children of all ages.
Hercules Quick's Big Bag of Tricks
Ursula Dubosarsky
A hilarious and charming story about a boy and his fishy friend who do a series of odd jobs for their eccentric neighbours, from an Australian Children's Laureate and the bestselling creators of The Terrible Plop.Ursula Dubosarsky was the Australian Children's Laureate 2020-2021Hercules Quick wants to be a magnificent magician. He just needs a special box of magic tricks. But the box is expensive, and Hercules doesn't have any money. Luckily, Hercules lives in a big apartment block with Aunt Alligator and his tadpole friend, Sylvie, and he has plenty of neighbours who are willing to pay for his help. Whether it's babysitting for the Elks, spring-cleaning for Queen Claude, or helping Professor Calamari choose the perfect bow tie, no job is too odd for Hercules Quick!Join the enterprising Hercules on his neighbourhood adventures as he discovers that sometimes the best magic of all is not a trick.Praise for Ask Hercules Quick and The...
Hercules and the Nine-Headed Hydra
Joan Holub
Zeus and his friends are back for another adventure in this latest Heroes in Training chapter book!Since defeating the Titans, Zeus and his fellow Olympians have taken over Mount Olympus. Things are nearly back to normal...until a stranger named Hercules shows up, asking for help. He's on the run from Eurythseus, King of Argon, who is after Hercules for egging his temple. Before Zeus can help, Eurythseus himself appears. It turns out that Hercules has also been bragging that he is the ruler of Olympus, and Eurythseus intends to declare war on the Olympians' new home. Zeus's friends come up with an idea—maybe Hercules could make up for egging Eurythseus's temple. The Oracle Pythia reveals that in order to do this, Hercules must get a scale from a huge, nine-headed serpent—the Hydra. Will this be enough to please Eurythseus? Or is another battle on the horizon for the Olympians?
Cyberevolution Aftermath II: Hercules Hc600
Kaitlyn O’Connor
Captain Amanda Lee isn’t certain of whether she’s been rescued or captured by the trio of massive woodsmen who come upon her after she crashes.
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Look Here, Hercules (a short story)
Teri Kanefield
Nonfiction / Biography / History
Ashley wishes she had a dog!Then one day, a little terrier digs into her backyard—and the adventure begins.A story of love at first sight.PRAISE FOR TERI’S FIRST NOVEL, RIVKA’S WAY:-Sydney Taylor Notable Book"A rewarding read for the romantically inclined." School Library Journal "A simple but daring adventure." Voice of Youth AdvocatesAshley wishes she had a dog!Then one day, a little terrier digs into her backyard—and the adventure begins.A story of love at first sight.Includes a sample chapter of A Pocket Full of Gold.PRAISE FOR TERI’S FIRST CHILDREN’S NOVEL, RIVKA’S WAY:-Sydney Taylor Notable Book-Lilith Magazine’s 5th Annual Selection of Books for Young Readers-Included in Great Books for Girls (Random House, 2002)"A rewarding read for the romantically inclined." School Library Journal "A simple but daring adventure." Voice of Youth Advocates "This well-told tale will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and spunky female protagonists." Kliatt"Kanefield weaves a suspenseful tale of friendship and love.” Hadassah Magazine.“When Rivka befriends a man who is unjustly thrown into debtor's jail with no recourse, she is faced with a hard decision, to risk leaving the ghetto again or to abandon this man to a grim fate. Her choice creates an uproar and deeply changes Rivka's view of her world.” Lilith Magazine“Readers will be pleased to find another character who shares Rivka's deep sense of justice.” Booklist
Cyberevolution Aftermath I: Hercules 500
Kaitlyn O’Connor
Anika is finally bound for a new life on the colony of Beauterre, but her domestic swallowed her seedlings and now it looks like her dreams of a family will go up in smoke. Not to worry, Chance assures her. His nanoes have recovered the sperm and he is ready, willing, and able to implant them for her! Anika isn't certain she believes him.
Hercules Muscles In
Henry Kuttner
Science Fiction & Fantasy
When the Strong Man of Peloponnesos Finds Himself in a Labor Daze, Year-Leaper Pete Proves That a Brain and Brawn Trust Is Mightier Than Zeus!
The Labors of Hercules Beal
Gary D. Schmidt
Children's Books / Literature & Fiction
From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight.Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical...
The Pillars of Hercules
Paul Theroux
Travel / Nonfiction / Fiction
"DAZZLING."--Time"[THEROUX'S] WORK IS DISTINGUISHED BY A SPLENDID EYE FOR DETAIL AND THE TELLING GESTURE; a storyteller's sense of pacing and gift for granting closure to the most subtle progression of events; and the graceful use of language. . . . We are delighted, along with Theroux, by the politeness of the Turks, amazed by the mountainous highlands in Syria, touched by the gesture of an Albanian waitress who will not let him pay for his modest meal. . . . The Pillars of Hercules [is] engrossing and enlightening from start (a damning account of tourists annoying the apes of Gibraltar) to finish (an utterly captivating visit with Paul Bowles in Tangier, worth the price of the book all by itself)."--Chicago Tribune"ENTERTAINING READING . . . WHEN YOU READ THEROUX, YOU'RE TRULY ON A TRIP."--The Boston Sunday Globe"HIS PICARESQUE NARRATIVE IS STUDDED WITH SCENES THAT STICK IN THE MIND. He looks at strangers with a novelist's eye, and his portraits are...
Hercules
Benjamin Hulme-Cross
Hercules wants to be famous forever and the only way to do that is to complete the tasks the King sets him. The tasks won't be easy; in fact, Hercules will have to face some of the most terrifying and dangerous creatures that live on earth – and in hell! Join Hercules as he wrestles a man-eating lion, tricks the god Atlas, and tries to kidnap Hades' ferocious guard dog. Bloomsbury High Low books encourage and support reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate and illustrated stories for struggling and reluctant readers, those with dyslexia, or those with English as an additional language (EAL). With bonus bits at the back of the book, including reading notes and exciting facts, these are perfect for sparking discussion and engaging young readers. Printed on tinted paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, Hercules is aimed at readers aged 10+ and has a manageable length (96 pages) and reading age (8+).Produced in association with...
The Tomb of Hercules
Andy McDermott
Mystery & Thrillers
From the author of THE HUNT FOR ATLANTIS, comes an electrifying new novel -- prepare yourself for an adrenalin-fuelled ride. An ancient warrior For archaeologist Nina Wilde it's the opportunity of a lifetime. Her studies of an ancient text have convinced her that a tomb containing the remains of legendary warrior Hercules may actually exist. If she can locate it, it will be the most important historical find ever to be unearthed. An incredible treasure As Nina and Eddie Chase, her ex-SAS bodyguard, begin their search it's clear that others want to find the tomb -- and the unimaginable riches contained within. Then Chase's attention is diverted by the re-appearance of a face from his past! A lethal enemy Nina and Chase are soon following a violent trail of corruption and conspiracy around the globe. FromSwitzerland toShanghai,Botswana toLondon, it's a race against time to find the Tomb of Hercules before it falls into the most evil of hands!
NF (1995) The Pillars of Hercules
Paul Theroux
Travel / Nonfiction / Fiction
"DAZZLING."--Time"[THEROUX'S] WORK IS DISTINGUISHED BY A SPLENDID EYE FOR DETAIL AND THE TELLING GESTURE; a storyteller's sense of pacing and gift for granting closure to the most subtle progression of events; and the graceful use of language. . . . We are delighted, along with Theroux, by the politeness of the Turks, amazed by the mountainous highlands in Syria, touched by the gesture of an Albanian waitress who will not let him pay for his modest meal. . . . The Pillars of Hercules [is] engrossing and enlightening from start (a damning account of tourists annoying the apes of Gibraltar) to finish (an utterly captivating visit with Paul Bowles in Tangier, worth the price of the book all by itself)."--Chicago Tribune"ENTERTAINING READING . . . WHEN YOU READ THEROUX, YOU'RE TRULY ON A TRIP."--The Boston Sunday Globe"HIS PICARESQUE NARRATIVE IS STUDDED WITH SCENES THAT STICK IN THE MIND. He looks at strangers with a novelist's eye, and his portraits are...
The Twelve Labors of Hercules
Robert Newman
To marry the woman he loves, Hercules must complete twelve challenging tasks Hercules, son of Zeus, is known as the greatest hero Greece has ever seen. But it takes more than a godly parent to create a hero. This is the tale of how one man becomes a hero and that hero becomes a god. Soon before Hercules's birth, Zeus, ruler of the gods, declares that his son will one day be the high king of Mycenae. When his jealous wife, Hera, tricks Zeus to ensure that Hercules will never be king, Zeus decrees that his son will perform deeds so glorious that his name will be remembered forever. As Hercules grows up, however, Hera is always one step ahead. To rid Hercules of the consequences of Hera's spite, he is tasked with completing twelve labors by the person he dislikes most in the world—Eurystheus, the ruler of Mycenae, who stole Hercules's birthright to become king. Hercules is determined to finish the twelve labors so he can marry the...
Hercules: A Matter of Trust
Heather Brooks
Horse friends forever?Emily Summers is on a mission. A scared little pony has come to Running Horse Ridge, the horse rescue ranch where she lives. Hercules desperately needs a friend, and Emily knows exactly how the lonely pony feels. She is new to Running Horse Ridge herself. But unlike Hercules, she has begun to make new friends, and she has the love of her horse friend forever, Sapphire. Can Emily get Hercules to trust her before he is beyond help?
The Pillars of Hercules
David Constantine
Alexander, Prince of Macedon, is the terror of the world. Persia, Egypt, Athens . . . one after another, mighty nations are falling before the fearsome conqueror. Some say Alexander is actually the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and the living incarnation of Hercules himself. Worse yet, some say Alexander believes this . . . . The ambitious prince is aided in his conquest by unstoppable war-machines based on the forbidden knowledge of his former tutor, the legendary scientist-mage known as Aristotle. Greek fire, mechanical golems, and gigantic siege-engines lay waste to Alexander''s enemies as his armies march relentlessly west--toward the very edge of the world. Beyond the Pillars of Hercules, past the gateway to the outer ocean, lies the rumored remnants of Atlantis: ancient artifacts of such tremendous power that they may be all that stands between Alexander and conquest of the entire world. Alexander desires that power for himself, but an unlikely band of fugitives-including a Gaulish barbarian, a cynical Greek archer, a cunning Persian princess, and a sorcerer''s daughter-must find it first . . . before Alexander unleashes godlike forces that will shatter civilization. The Pillars of Hercules is an epic adventure that captures the grandeur and mystery of the ancient world as it might have been, where science and magic are one and the same.
Hercules and the Geek of Greece
Hunter Kennedy
When Queen Xumonia's crown is stolen by the Amazons, she calls on Hercules to recover it from the formidable warriors—who just happen to be led by Xumonia's sister.Saddled with the queen's nephew, the hapless Geekus, Hercules has only until the next full moon—four days—to travel to the fortress Castletop and retrieve the crown. But with the Amazons ready and waiting for him, will Hercules' legendary strength be enough?Based on the hit television series created by Christian Williams, Hercules and the Geek of Greece continues the legendary journeys of Hercules—a hero who possesses a strength the world has never seen . . . a strength surpassed only by the power of his heart.
Hercules
Bernard Evslin
Greek mythology's mightiest hero faces the world's most fearsome beasts, monsters, and demonsHercules, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, was the greatest of the Greek heroes and the strongest man on earth. Three times as big as his fully mortal twin, and imbued with extraordinary courage and ingenuity, Hercules began his remarkable feats while still in the cradle. Zeus's wife, the goddess Hera, jealously schemed to kill Hercules, but the resourceful half-man, half-god escaped her traps and accomplished seemingly impossible tasks. Renowned mythologist Bernard Evslin recounts the famous twelve labors of Hercules, as the warrior tries to break Hera's curse by facing down the Nemean Lion, killing the many-headed Hydra, outwitting the giant Anteus, and more.
The Labours of Hercules hp-26
Part #26 of "Hercule Poirot" series by Agatha Christie
Mystery / Crime / Thriller
The Labours of Hercules
Agatha Christie
Mystery / Crime / Thriller
E-book exclusive extras:1) Christie biographer Charles Osborne's essay on The Labours of Hercules;2) "The Poirots": the complete guide to all the cases of the great Belgian detective.
The Story of Hercules
Bob Blaisdell
Battles with fire-breathing monsters and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond are related by the legendary strongman himself in this easy-to-read account of the path to immortality. Hercules regales young readers with accounts of his spectacular exploits in a mythological world of gods, centaurs, dragons, and many other captivating creatures.
My Lord Hercules
Part #3 of "Regency Seasons Novellas" series by Ava Stone
Romance / History
Miss Miranda Bartlett is on a mission to locate her missing friend. Determined hoyden that she is, she'll do whatever it takes to get the answers she seeks, too, even if that means dressing like a dandy, sneaking into a gaming hell, and surrounding herself with London's worst reprobates. However, she didn't plan on bumping into a Herculean gentleman along the way. The handsome and honorable Lord Harrison Casemore immediately thwarts her plans and seems determined to save her at every turn, making it more than difficult to accomplish her task. Ever since Harry Casemore spotted the exotic temptress trying to pass herself off as a fop, he's been drawn to her. He hasn't figured out what she's after, but he's fairly certain he'd sell his soul if she'd just let him help her with whatever it is.
C-130 Hercules
Martin W Bowman
Designed in response to a 1951 requirement, the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built. Since it first flew in prototype form on 23 August 1954, more than 2,100 have been produced in over eighty different versions. Across its variants, the Hercules serves more than sixty air forces, as well as many civilian cargo operators, in a multiplicity of roles, including air-to-air refueller, gunship, airborne command post, flying hospital and firefighter.This rugged and easily maintained aircraft entered service in 1956 with the USAF Tactical Air Command. Ten years later the 'Charlie 130' was providing the essential logistical support in Vietnam. This period in Southeast Asia was the Hercules' finest hour. Paradrops, airlift and evacuation operations were completed around the clock, often at low level, usually under fire and nearly always in bad weather.A generation later this 'Mr Dependable' was serving with equal distinction in the Gulf War in the...
About the Author: Martin Bowman is one of Britain’s best-known Second World War aviation historians and authors. His previous books have included works such as Legend of the Lancaster, Confounding the Reich, Duxford and the Big Wings, Clash of Eagles, Lost Wings of World War I and numerous titles in the exhaustive Air War series providing extensive coverage of operations carried out on D-Day and during the Market-Garden offensive at Arnhem. He lives in Norwich.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Two Book Collection (Juvenile)
David L. Seidman
The legendary Hercules possesses a strength the world has never seen . . . a strength surpassed only by the power of his heart.The First CasualtyHercules is drawn into the conflict between two neighboring towns only to discover that the source of the conflict appears to be Hercules himself.As he struggles to undo the damage done by an imposter acting under the influence of powerful sources, Hercules finds allies in the most unlikely places. But will this be enough to avert an all-out war?Hercules and the Geek of GreeceWhen Queen Xumonia's crown is stolen by the Amazons, she calls on Hercules to recover it from the formidable warriors—who just happen to be led by Xumonia's sister.Saddled with the queen's nephew, the hapless Geekus, Hercules has only until the next full moon—four days—to travel to the fortress Castletop and retrieve the crown. But with the Amazons ready and waiting for him, will Hercules' legendary...
The Quokka Menace
Hercules
Metho was the leader of the Crew, a band of outlaws who plied their trade on the mean streets of Rosetown, and he wasn't happy. The streets were changing. Gentrification had come to Rosetown. To make matters worse, Metho's business was going down the tube. Sales were down, even though the Crew were famed for selling the finest drugs in town. It was almost as if the new residents weren't human...
In Search of Goliathus Hercules
Jennifer Angus
Ten-year-old Henri Bell discovers he can speak to insects and, as he travels the world in search of a giant legendary insect, he begins to metamorphose into an insect himself.