League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra (Official Companion)

League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra (Official Companion)
Author: Riot Games
Publisher: Voracious
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0316430048

Unlock the mysteries and magic within League of Legends, one of the world's most popular video games, in this encyclopedic and collectible companion book that explores the game's epic lore. Embark on a journey through the realms of Runeterra in this first-ever collectible companion book, published to celebrate the game's tenth anniversary. Spanning the farthest reaches of this universe and venturing into uncharted territory, this encyclopedic compendium connects players to the rich storytelling that inspires all the action. Inside, you'll find: An expedition through eleven regions, chronicling conflicts, entrenched rivalries, and covert alliances Hundreds of illustrations, including never-before-seen maps and artwork Insights into the heroes, flora, fauna, architecture, politics, and technologies from all corners of this world Original narratives that bring the cultures of Runeterra to life League of Legends is an online game played by millions of people around the world, offering endless engagement with an expanding roster of champions, frequent updates, and a thriving esports scene. This volume is an essential reference for fans everywhere.

Garen: First Shield

Garen: First Shield
Author: Anthony Reynolds
Publisher: Riot Games
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0997401117

The King is dead. Demacia is mourning. And in the eyes of Garen Crownguard, it’s his fault. But can he rise to the challenge when Demacia needs him again? While on a peacetime expedition beyond the borders of Demacia, Garen, Quinn, and the Dauntless Vanguard uncover a plot that threatens to destroy long-standing alliances. As the knight-ranger Quinn tries to get word back to Demacia, Garen and his comrades make a desperate last stand. How long can they last, and at what cost?

Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows

Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows
Author: Ryan Calejo
Publisher: Aladdin
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2019-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534426590

“A perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan.” —Booklist (starred review) “A winner for all kids, but it will be especially loved by Latinx and Hispanic families.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Lightning Thief meets the Story Thieves series in this middle grade fantasy inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths from the Iberian Peninsula and Central and South America. Charlie Hernández has always been proud of his Latin American heritage. He loves the culture, the art, and especially the myths. Thanks to his abuela’s stories, Charlie possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the monsters and ghouls who have spent the last five hundred years haunting the imaginations of children all across the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Central and South America. And even though his grandmother sometimes hinted that the tales might be more than mere myth, Charlie’s always been a pragmatist. Even barely out of diapers, he knew the stories were just make-believe—nothing more than intricately woven fables meant to keep little kids from misbehaving. But when Charlie begins to experience freaky bodily manifestations—ones all too similar to those described by his grandma in his favorite legend—he is suddenly swept up in a world where the mythical beings he’s spent his entire life hearing about seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Hispanic folklore and into his life. And even stranger, they seem to know more about him than he knows about himself. Soon, Charlie finds himself in the middle of an ancient battle between La Liga, a secret society of legendary mythological beings sworn to protect the Land of the Living, and La Mano Peluda (a.k.a. the Hairy Hand), a cabal of evil spirits determined to rule mankind. With only the help of his lifelong crush, Violet Rey, and his grandmother’s stories to guide him, Charlie must navigate a world where monsters and brujas rule and things he couldn’t possibly imagine go bump in the night. That is, if he has any hope of discovering what’s happening to him and saving his missing parents (oh, and maybe even the world). No pressure, muchacho.

Born of Legend

Born of Legend
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 737
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 125008282X

“It’s official Take a Psycho to Work Day. Why else would I be here?” Hunted. Hated. Betrayed. Outcast Dagger Ixur is on the run for his life. As one of the most recognizable members of his royal house, he has a bounty on his head that guarantees him no quarter from any friend or even family. But surrender isn’t in him. He will fight to the bitter end. A resolve that is sorely tested when he narrowly escapes a trap that leaves him severely wounded. With what he believes is his dying breath, he saves a boy born to an extinct race from a group out to enslave the kid for his legendary abilities. Ushara Altaan has spent her entire life hating the Andarion royal house that drove her entire species into virtual extinction. As a rare Andarion Fyreblood, she is sworn to end the existence of any royal she finds. But when Dagger saves her son’s life, she is torn between her people and a debt that can never be repaid. Yet worse than Dagger’s family that’s still out to end hers and him, are the League assassins after him who will stop at nothing to claim the lives of her Tavali family. The only hope she has to save them all is to put their future and her faith into the hands of the very enemy whose grandmother personally extinguished Ushara’s legendary lineage. But how can she ever trust Dagger when he is a disinherited outlaw whose real name is synonymous with betrayal?

Biós Comics

Biós Comics
Author: Wesley Silva Menez
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2019-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781077484184

Welcome to Biós Comics! In this saga you will be introduced into a world of people with powers and abilities whose life carries great burdens of the past and a new era approaching, but the greatest challenge is the struggle for survival and freedom.Biós Comics will be responsible for triggering the next sagas presenting the intimate life of current and new characters.

League of Legends: Zed

League of Legends: Zed
Author:
Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781302919474

The man known as Zed, formerly of the honorable Kinkou Order and now leader of a band of assassins, aims to protect his homeland of Ionia...even if he must spill innocent blood! When the magically gifted psychopath known as Khada Jhin returns to kill again, Zed must confront his troubled past in more ways than one - including a reunion with his former friend Shen, son of the master that Zed killed! A tale of magic, revenge, and honor lost and regained featuring iconic champions from LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, the most-played PC game in the world! COLLECTING: LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: ZED (2019) 1-6

How To Be a Professional Gamer

How To Be a Professional Gamer
Author: Fnatic
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016-10-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1473538440

It’s time to become a Legend. Watched by millions and contested by the best professional gamers in the world, League of Legends is more than a game. Since the very beginnning of eSports, Fnatic have been competing at the highest level. In 2011, they won the World Championships and in 2015 they achieved the impossible: an entire regular season undefeated. In How to be a Professional Gamer, they take you inside the elite world of the sport, and into the world of competitive gaming. Sharing their knowledge, expertise, and strategies, it’s only a matter of time before you’re a world champion, too. Including tips on game strategy, teamwork and mental strength, How to be a Professional Gamer is both a guide for how to improve as a regular gamer, and the story of Fnatic and how they’ve conquered the world of eSports. Are you ready?

The Rise of a Legend (Guardians of Ga'Hoole)

The Rise of a Legend (Guardians of Ga'Hoole)
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545509807

Bestselling author Kathryn Lasky takes flight once more with a brand-new Guardians of Ga'Hoole novel! An owlet hatches out onto Stormfast Island and into a world torn by war. For one hundred years, his people have fought off enemy owls from the Ice Talons, but the tide has turned. An invasion is coming, one the Kielian League won't have the strength to resist. Soon the tyrant owl Bylyric will rule over everything, and no honorable owl will be safe. Only the small owl from Stormfast stands between Bylyric and total victory. Lyze is not very impressive to look at, but he has a wild idea for a snake and owl strike unit that just might give the soldiers of the Kielian League the edge they need.This is his story, the story of an ordinary owl who rose to become Ezylryb of the Great Tree. This is the story of what it takes to make a Guardian of Ga'Hoole.

League of Legends Mid Lane Mastery

League of Legends Mid Lane Mastery
Author: St Petr
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-12-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540799289

As a Master Tier player on both EUW and EUNE servers that cares deeply about the state of League of Legends, I had enough of the lack of high quality educational material about the game. So about a year ago, I used my experience as a real life teacher and high elo player and wrote what turned out to be the best selling ebook about improving at League of Legends on Amazon for Season 6 - 30 Days to Diamond. By the way - an improved, enriched and even more detailed version for Season 7 is out and it's called 21 Days to Diamond and Beyond. Ever since the book delivered on the results it promised, I've received dozens of requests from players asking me to write separate, very detailed books about the roles of ADC, Mid lane, Top lane and Jungle that would be adapted for Season 7. Due to the support I got from my dear readers, I felt motivated to roll up my sleeves and produce the best of my work as a results-oriented League of Legends coach. After countless hours of hard work, I am proud to announce that each of the books people wanted me to write is now available to anyone that is open to learning and is willing to get to that next level as a player in their favorite role. So why is League of Legends Mid Lane Mastery worth your time? If you are still paying attention, I am assuming you are an ambitious, competitive person with a winner's mindset that is interested in acquiring all the necessary game knowledge that will help you improve massively as a Mid lane main. Here is a list of the contributions that this book will make towards your current level of game knowledge: - You will learn what the Mid laner's role and responsibilities are, and there are a lot of specific instructions on what you can do to develop each quality, especially towards the end of the chapter. This includes map awareness, leadership, shot calling and more. - You will learn how to model your champion pool for Mid lane (yes, there is a best way to do it) and how to overcome the disadvantages of facing lane counters. - You will learn the optimal Runes and Masteries setup for each popular Mid laner. - You will learn the intricacies of what you can do to acquire outstanding farming skills. - You will learn the wave management techniques for Mid lane which will help you build a massive advantage over your opponent. - You will learn all you need to know about vision control, which includes the best warding spots for Mid lane on both sides. - You will learn the various ways in which you can influence your Jungler to gank for you more often and give you the Blue Buff every time. - You will learn all you need to know about dominating your trades and how to trade against short-ranged, medium-ranged and long-ranged opponents. - You will learn multiple other principles to dominating the Mid lane (refer to the table of contents). - You will learn the various approaches you should use to extend your advantage and carry your games to victory. - You will also learn all the details you need on how to play when you are behind in lane. - Lastly, you will learn the practical steps that you can take to cultivate an unstoppable winner's attitude that will also help you have more fun with the game. - There also are a lot of general game knowledge golden nuggets thrown all throughout the book to help you in your journey further. I know this is a big list of things and to some of you it might seem intimidating, but I promise you that once you learn and apply the information in this book in your own gameplay, you will transform completely as a player. Are you excited? Best of luck on the Summoner's Rift!

We Are the Ship

We Are the Ship
Author: Kadir Nelson
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2008-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

“We are the ship; all else the sea.”—Rube Foster, founder of the Negro National League The story of Negro League baseball is the story of gifted athletes and determined owners; of racial discrimination and international sportsmanship; of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and defeats on and off the field. It is a perfect mirror for the social and political history of black America in the first half of the twentieth century. But most of all, the story of the Negro Leagues is about hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame segregation, hatred, terrible conditions, and low pay to do the one thing they loved more than anything else in the world: play ball. Using an “Everyman” player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. The voice is so authentic, you will feel as if you are sitting on dusty bleachers listening intently to the memories of a man who has known the great ballplayers of that time and shared their experiences. But what makes this book so outstanding are the dozens of full-page and double-page oil paintings—breathtaking in their perspectives, rich in emotion, and created with understanding and affection for these lost heroes of our national game. We Are the Ship is a tour de force for baseball lovers of all ages.