Books with author David M. Harland

After saving Oregon from a nuclear crisis and revealing the plight of enslaved micedom to the human population, Amber, the valiant mouse wizard, and her partner Ben, the once-human mouse, head to Disneyland for a much-deserved vacation. But greater trouble lurks ahead. Mouse mentor Lady Blackpool prophesies that the Ever Shade, an ancient evil force, will soon be returning to the earth. Then the mice receive word taht Belle Z. Bug, a giant mutant fly associated with the Ever Shade, has hatched in a Los Angeles landfill. In the twitch of a whisker, Belle Z. Bug's seductive multilevel marketing campaign enslaves a massive army of unsuspecting flies and throws the human race into chaos. When the mice's plane falls under attack, they join forces with the indomitable Harold Schortzenbeggar (governor-extraordinaire of California) to confront their common enemy. But their recent battle with evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze sapped the heroes' vital powers. Will the victories won in Of Mice and Magic and The Wizard of Ooze come to naught as they face the sinister Lord of the Flies?

"David Haviland puts the fun back into history with this trivia packed guide that highlights some 'morsels of misinformation' that have made it into far too many history books... The long and short of it is, this is a jolly fun read that will delight even those who think that history is nothing more than a giant yawn. After reading this book, you'll discover that there is a lot more to history than dates and memorization. The sections are short and pithy and are ideal for simply skipping around and reading any topic that happens to strike your fancy, or you can read it straight through. Either way, you are in for a treat. Not only will you find this to be an entertaining book, but also a painlessly educational one as well!""History In Review“What is history, but a set of lies agreed upon?” – Napoleon BonaparteAt least, we think it was him. This quote is traditionally attributed to Napoleon, but ironically it’s not really clear whether or not he ever actually said it.As it turns out, a great many things which we think we know about history often turn out to be myths, misunderstandings, or outright fictions. For example…• When was the Great Wall of China built?• Who defeated the Spanish Armada?• Did Lady Godiva really parade nude through Coventry?• Who was the rightful king of England in 1066?• Who was the first (and only) Emperor of the USA?• When was the first world war? (Hint: it’s not when you think)Why Was Queen Victoria Such a Prude? is the latest fascinating book in a long-running series from bestselling writer David Haviland. This time the focus is on history, as Haviland explores the entire history of human civilisation, from the Trojan Wars all the way up to the 21st century!

More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargained for. No sooner does Ben take her home, than Amber turns him into a mouse too.You see, Amber has magical abilities, and it so happens that Ben is a familiar—a creature that stores magical energy. Together they each form half of a powerful wizard. Alone, they're just vermin. Soon Ben and Amber find themselves pitted in an epic battle against a magical enemy who is as crazed as he is evil—and the fate of the world will rest on them learning to work together.

More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargained for. No sooner does Ben take her home, than Amber turns him into a mouse too. You see, Amber has magical abilities, and it so happens that Ben is a familiar—a creature that stores magical energy. Together they each form half of a powerful wizard. Alone, they're just vermin. Soon Ben and Amber find themselves pitted in an epic battle against a magical enemy who is as crazed as he is evil—and the fate of the world will rest on them learning to work together.

After saving Oregon from a nuclear crisis and revealing the plight of enslaved micedom to the human population, Amber, the valiant mouse wizard, and her partner Ben, the once-human mouse, head to Disneyland for a much-deserved vacation. But greater trouble lurks ahead. Mouse mentor Lady Blackpool prophesies that the Ever Shade, an ancient evil force, will soon be returning to the earth. Then the mice receive word that Belle Z. Bug, a giant mutant fly associated with the Ever Shade, has hatched in a Los Angeles landfill.In the twitch of a whisker, Belle Z. Bug's seductive multilevel marketing campaign enslaves a massive army of unsuspecting flies and throws the human race into chaos. When the mice's plane falls under attack, they join forces with the indomitable Harold Schortzenbeggar (governor-extraordinaire of California) to confront their common enemy. But their recent battle with evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze sapped the heroes' vital powers. Will the victories won in Of Mice and Magic and The Wizard of Ooze come to naught as they face the sinister Lord of the Flies?

When the evil worm lord Sebaceous Ooze uses his magical song to enslave mice to dig a volcano that will help him and his slobber goblin armies take over the world, it's up to Amber, a mouse with magical powers, to stop him. With her devoted friends by her side - Ben, a mouse who used to be a human boy; Thorn a genius mouse; and Bushmaster, the wise vole - Amber might stand a chance of thwarting the giant worm's sinister plan. But with a human army on their tails and betrayal in their path, these rodents are on a quest far more dangerous than any of them anticipated. A thrilling and exciting adventure for the young and young at heart.

When the evil worm lord Sebaceous Ooze uses his magical song to enslave mice to dig a volcano that will help him and his slobber goblin armies take over the world, it's up to Amber, a mouse with magical powers, to stop him. With her devoted friends by her side - Ben, a mouse who used to be a human boy; Thorn a genius mouse; and Bushmaster, the wise vole - Amber might stand a chance of thwarting the giant worm's sinister plan. But with a human army on their tails and betrayal in their path, these rodents are on a quest far more dangerous than any of them anticipated. A thrilling and exciting adventure for the young and young at heart.

Product DescriptionWhen the evil wormlord Sebaceous Ooze uses his magical song to enslave mice to dig a volcano that will help him and his slobber goblin armies take over the world, it’s up to Amber, a mouse with magical powers, to stop him. With her devoted friends by her side—Ben, a mouse who used to be a human boy; Thorn, a genius mouse; and Bushmaster, the wise vole—Amber might stand a chance of thwarting the giant worm’s sinister plan. But with a human army on their tails and betrayal in their path, these rodents are on a quest far more dangerous than any of them anticipated. A thrilling and exciting adventure for the young and young at heart.Review"In the Ravenspell series David Farland weaves an adventurous tale that is, by turns, charming, wondrous, witty, insightful, mesmerizing, and laugh-out-loud funny. Not 'just for kids,' the Ravenspell sereis is sure to cast its spell over readers, both young and old." --Rebecca Moesta, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Young Jedi Knights series"David Farland is a shining example--not only of genius in storytelling--of an even rarer trait: an artist who genuinely cares for and loves his readers." --Chris Heimerdinger, author of the Tennis Shoes Adventure Series"The Ravenspell books are just downright fun. Wizards of Ooze is a delightful tale; kids will love the action and the epic adventure, adults will love the puns and pop-culture references. People who like Shrek will LOVE this book!" --Brandon Sanderson, author of the Alcatraz series

More than anything, Benjamin Ravenspell wants a pet. But when he buys a mouse named Amber, he gets more than he bargained for. No sooner does Ben take her home, than Amber turns him into a mouse too. You see, Amber has magical abilities, and it so happens that Ben is a familiar-- a creature that stores magical energy. Together they each form half of a powerful wizard. Alone, they're just vermin. Soon Ben and Amber will find themselves pitted in an epic battle against a magical enemy who is as crazed as he is evil, and the fate of the world will depend on them learning to work together.