Books with author E.E. 'Doc' Smith

He was considered by some to be the most qualified man to ever hold the office of President of the United States, yet he is the one who wound up tainting it the most.Bluewater examines the life of Richard Milhous Nixon, and what melded a man so capable world leaders solicited his advice until his death yet remains one of the most contradictory and controversial figures in all of American history, a man who divided a nation yet eventually helped it heal and whose legacy affected every President who came afterward and continues to be felt today.

To save his true love, a teenage boy teams up with a group of mythical creatures to stop an evil goddess bent on destroying the world in this adventure-filled fantasy novel.Concluding the tale of teen adventurer Kyle Dunlop as chronicled in Draupners Curse and Giants of Anglesey, Yggdrasil: The World Tree pits Kyle against a wicked goddess and her quest to destroy the World Tree.In a subterranean world beneath our own, the serpent Nidhogg is accidentally set free and begins to gnaw at the roots of the World Tree. Soon the damage it inflicts becomes apparent, and it is only a matter of time before the treewhich sustains all manner of lifeis totally destroyed. Helreginn, the goddess of the dead, sees this as an opportunity to expand her kingdom. To ensure the serpent doesnt slip away before the trees destruction is complete, she orders her evil minions to kidnap several fairy maidens to use as sacrifices to appease the ravenous beast.Kyle Dunlop, along with a group of warrior elves and goblins, a dwarf, and a dragon, sets out for distant Eljudnir to rescue the helpless fairies. But as the rescue party faces one life-threatening challenge after another, Kyle wonders whether hell ever again see his true love, a captured fairy named Idunnand whether this world hes come to love will be thrown into evil darkness forever.

An unlikely hero goes from being an ordinary boy to having super human powers in a world that has changed as much as he has! Dust is a high-class, fast-paced action adventure suspense story with heart that will leave you cheering for the misfit of survivors. This new Dystopian series by New York Times (Twin Dragons and Dagger's Hope) and 14 time USA Today bestselling author is an emotionally charged fantasy adventure story filled with heart-pounding action and suspense for readers of all ages. Synopsis:After fragments of a comet hit Earth, Dust wakes to discover the world as he knew it is gone. It isn't the only thing that has changed though; so has Dust. He now possesses powers that continue to grow, but they also come with a price.A deadly encounter after Dust leaves his home leads to a new discovery -- other survivors. Dust soon learns that another creature has risen from the ashes, one that is determined to possess the powers he now has. On a journey filled with danger, it will take the skills of not just Dust but those of his friends if they are to survive.This time the race is not to the swift but to the deadliest in a world where a changed human boy and an odd assortment of friends must face their worst nightmares and accept that life on Earth will never be the same again.Join Dust and his friends as they fight to overcome an evil force determined to create a new species unlike any the world has ever known.

It can always get worse A new world order is coming, one that will pit one species against another. Life is about to become very hazardous--for anyone who gets in Dust's way. With every day that passes, Dust is more afraid of what he will become. His powers are growing far beyond what he can predict, and he is reluctant to tell his make-shift family that he isn't sure when--or if--it will ever stop. His goal is to get Portland, Oregon, and find his aunt and uncle. Ideally he would get there alone, because he's far too much of a danger to the people around him, but they aren't willing to give up on him, and an old enemy isn't far behind. When they reach Portland, Dust discovers a line has been drawn between those who have been changed and the unchanged ones who want to control them. Can Dust protect his new family from being used or will the power within him become a force that will not only destroy his enemies, but the ones he loves?Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story to transport readers out of this world! Brimming with her signature humor, vivid landscapes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite.

You are now passing through the gateway to Arvella where imagination is the center of creation. The actions of those who live there define the type of Arvellanian they are to become. The friends you chose may lead you to greatness or can lead you to tragedy. Let your imagination guide you through the adventures that await, and you will discover the greatness that your imagination can bring. A dream may lead Max and his friends to perils and dangers they never knew had existed. They find themselves in Arvella where the discoveries they will make may define the new lives they may lead. The summer camp may just be for a brief time, but surely the friends will come back again and again to help shape this dimension and help make Arvella the land that it was destined to become. Only time will tell if they succeed, but they are given the direction and the guidance they need to be able to venture out on their own.