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Lein and Ann have a new batch of aliens to deal with, and they come in all shapes and sizes! Whether you're an illegal snuff show streamer who delights in making the government break their own laws, an off-world assassin who tries to break his murderous streak by becoming father to the human daughter of an old target, or a shrimpy alien girl just trying to make ends meet, the high school duo's ready to meet the challenges of the day in this bold,...
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Tokyo Interstellar Immigration Manga Volume 1 features story and art by Mado Guchimoto. There's aliens about, lurking just outta plain sight. Most of them are regular folks, but some? Some are criminal. Enter Interstellar Immigration, Tokyo's finest cosmic border patrol team. They bust their asses on the daily to keep planet earth safe. Thus the spotlight falls upon the story of two high school girls, Lein and Ann, as they kick ass, hunt down illegal...
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In this next adventure, the Watchers' destination is for Gee Creek Wilderness in the state of Tennessee, where there have been reports of great auks--penguin-like flightless birds. When they attempt to send them back to their time, the birds do not want to go back there. Even more unexpected, the Watchers end up in the time the great auks are from. They then get captured by Vikings, who work for none other than LM himself. There is also something...
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Mark Payne is the Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Departments of Classics and Comparative Literature, the John U. Nef Committee on Social Thought, and the College at the University of Chicago. His books include Theocritus and the Invention of Fiction, The Animal Part, and Hontology.
An exploration of postapocalyptic fiction, from antiquity to today, and its connections to political theory and other literary genres
The literary lineage of postapocalyptic...
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What are millions of readers all over the world getting out of reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy? Defending Middle-earth argues, in part, that the appeal for fans goes far deeper than just quests and magic rings and hobbits. In fact, through this epic, Tolkien found a way to provide something close to spirit in a secular age. This thoughtful book focuses on three main aspects of Tolkien's fiction: the social and political structure of Middle-earth...
6) Microworlds
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The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. In this bold and controversial examination of the past, present, and future of science fiction, Lem informs the raging debate over the literary merit of the genre with ten arch, incisive, provocative essays. Edited and with an Introduction by Franz Rottensteiner. Translated by Rottensteiner and others. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised in paperback, explores J. R. R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a timeless charm for millions of readers. Examining the foundation of Tolkien's most popular work, The Lord of the Rings, Shippey also discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished...
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En este libro, Eduardo Caballero rememora su infancia y su paso a la adolescencia, recuerdos que no solo reflejan su yo, sino también el espíritu de la Bogotá de comienzos del siglo XX, una ciudad que, al igual que Colombia, luchaba para mantenerse en el sopor colonial, negándose con ímpetu a las fuerzas de la modernidad que ya se encontraban en la educación, la cultura y la tecnología.
Así, este niño ve con ojos cristalinos la vida de esta...
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Unlock the mysteries of science fiction with this guide to the key concepts and definitions. From warp technology and lasers to starships and energy shields, this book provides a clear and accessible reference to the field of science fiction. Written for beginners, it is the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this rapidly evolving field. With clear explanations, this book is your go-to reference for all things SF....
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Explores issues related to race and religion in Lovecraft criticism.
Today, H. P. Lovecraft is both more popular and controversial than ever: the influence of his "Cthulhu mythos" is everywhere in popular culture, his cosmic pessimism has reemerged as a major theme in contemporary philosophy, and his racism continues to spark controversy in the media. The Love of Ruins takes a fresh look at a figure widely acknowledged as the father of modern horror...
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This groundbreaking study explores science fiction's complex relationship with colonialism and imperialism.
In the first full-length study of the subject, John Rieder argues that the history and ideology of colonialism are crucial components of science fiction's displaced references to history and its engagement in ideological production. With original scholarship and theoretical sophistication, he offers new and innovative readings of both acknowledged...
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Though set in other worlds populated by alien beings, science fiction is a site where humans can critique and re-imagine the paradigms that shape this world, from fundamentals such as the sex and gender of the body to global power relations among sexes, races, and nations. Feminist thinkers and writers are increasingly recognizing science fiction's potential to shatter patriarchal and heterosexual norms, while the creators of science fiction are bringing...
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A communist society on Mars, the Russian revolution, and class struggle on two planets is the subject of this arresting science fiction novel by Alexander Bogdanov (1873–1928), one of the early organizers and prophets of the Russian Bolshevik party. The red star is Mars, but it is also the dream set to paper of the society that could emerge on earth after the dual victory of the socialist and scientific-technical revolutions. While portraying a...
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How many planets has the TARDIS visited?
Can you name the Doctor's favorite Gallifreyan bedtime stories?
What's the best way to defeat a Sontaran?
Put your Time Lord knowledge to the test with an extraordinary journey through fifty-five years of Doctor Who.
Now fully updated to take in the Twelfth Doctor's final episode, this unique tour of space and time is packed with facts, figures, and stories from the show's entire run. Peek inside the...
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Spanning the epic science fiction franchise's fifty-one-year history, a breathtaking collection of the most compelling Star Trek facts and trivia, including events from both on and off-screen, available in 100 concise lists.
Since Gene Roddenberry's original series first aired in 1966, Star Trek has become a pop culture phenomenon, and one of the largest global properties of all time. Entertaining and fun, Star Trek: The Book of Lists catalogs the...
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The full scripts of award-winning Downton Abbey, season two including previously unseen commentary from Julian Fellowes
Opening in 1916, as the First World War rages across Europe, Season Two is the next dramatic installment of the much-loved, award-winning drama. The Crawley family and their servants play their parts on the front line and back at home as their lives are intensified by the strains of war.
The shooting scripts give a fascinating...
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From the creator of the popular Twitter sensation UberFacts comes this fun compilation quiz book, packed with entertaining infographics and surprising factoids, for fans of Schott's Miscellany, What If? and Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Providing "the most unimportant things you'll never need to know"-fun and surprising facts, statistics, and infographics on diverse subjects, from art and science to history and popular culture-UberFacts has become...
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Tyrone Meehan crece en la miseria en un pequeño pueblo de Irlanda de nombre Killybegs. Su padre, quien sueña con ver una Irlanda libre de ingleses, lo golpea cada vez que está borracho. Tras la muerte del padre, la familia se instala en un barrio católico de Belfast, rodeado de protestantes unionistas. Desde muy joven hace amistad con los independentistas norirlandeses, primero como voluntario, luego como Fianna y finalmente como miembro del Ejército...
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La abuela Solita se destaca por su buena memoria: muchos amigos y familiares van a visitarla para escuchar sus maravillosas historias. Sin embargo, un día, todos los adultos quedan preocupados porque la abuela parece haber perdido un recuerdo importante.
El narrador, que es apenas un niño, se pregunta de qué se tratará. Al final, entre risas, tristeza y esperanza, como la vida misma, se revelará un secreto familiar que traerá muchas sorpresas...
20) Dalia y Zazir
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Narra la historia de Zazir el caballito pequeño y luminoso, y de su amiga la ranita Dalia. Las páginas de este relato están llenas de ternura, de optimismo, de fe en la belleza de la humanidad y de confianza en el porvenir del mundo. Dalia y Zazir fue mención de honor en el concurso Enka, 1983, y es título recomendado por Fundalectura.
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