Author: N.M. Black
Publisher: N.M. Black
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A deadly virus unleashed. Creating chaos and destruction across the nation. But she destroyed my world that day. Lochlan Even with years of military training, nothing could have prepared me for the end of the world. But it happened. And now, one year later, it's no better. In fact, it just got a whole lot worse. Disguised with emerald green eyes and the body of a god, comes death personified crashing through our gates. Followed by a lot of teeth. She ruined my life. I wanted to end hers. Adira Never in my wildest nightmares, did I think my training would have been used for this. That I would become this. But it happened. One year later, as the world crumbles around me, I'm getting stronger, faster, hope literally courses through my veins. But others see it as a curse. A weapon to be used in this time of despair. As hope for humanity becomes a possibility, survival is not the only thing I'm fighting for.
PANDORUM
Author: N.M. Black
Publisher: N.M. Black
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A deadly virus unleashed. Creating chaos and destruction across the nation. But she destroyed my world that day. Lochlan Even with years of military training, nothing could have prepared me for the end of the world. But it happened. And now, one year later, it's no better. In fact, it just got a whole lot worse. Disguised with emerald green eyes and the body of a god, comes death personified crashing through our gates. Followed by a lot of teeth. She ruined my life. I wanted to end hers. Adira Never in my wildest nightmares, did I think my training would have been used for this. That I would become this. But it happened. One year later, as the world crumbles around me, I'm getting stronger, faster, hope literally courses through my veins. But others see it as a curse. A weapon to be used in this time of despair. As hope for humanity becomes a possibility, survival is not the only thing I'm fighting for.
Publisher: N.M. Black
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
A deadly virus unleashed. Creating chaos and destruction across the nation. But she destroyed my world that day. Lochlan Even with years of military training, nothing could have prepared me for the end of the world. But it happened. And now, one year later, it's no better. In fact, it just got a whole lot worse. Disguised with emerald green eyes and the body of a god, comes death personified crashing through our gates. Followed by a lot of teeth. She ruined my life. I wanted to end hers. Adira Never in my wildest nightmares, did I think my training would have been used for this. That I would become this. But it happened. One year later, as the world crumbles around me, I'm getting stronger, faster, hope literally courses through my veins. But others see it as a curse. A weapon to be used in this time of despair. As hope for humanity becomes a possibility, survival is not the only thing I'm fighting for.
Horror Films of 2000-2009
Author: John Kenneth Muir
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476644500
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Horror films have always reflected their audiences' fears and anxieties. In the United States, the 2000s were a decade full of change in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the contested presidential election of 2000, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These social and political changes, as well as the influences of Japanese horror and New French extremism, had a profound effect on American horror filmmaking during the 2000s. This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released in America from 2000 through 2009, including such popular forms as found footage, torture porn, and remakes. Each entry covers a single film and includes credits, a synopsis, and a lengthy critical commentary. The appendices include common horror conventions, a performer hall of fame, and memorable ad lines.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476644500
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Horror films have always reflected their audiences' fears and anxieties. In the United States, the 2000s were a decade full of change in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the contested presidential election of 2000, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. These social and political changes, as well as the influences of Japanese horror and New French extremism, had a profound effect on American horror filmmaking during the 2000s. This filmography covers more than 300 horror films released in America from 2000 through 2009, including such popular forms as found footage, torture porn, and remakes. Each entry covers a single film and includes credits, a synopsis, and a lengthy critical commentary. The appendices include common horror conventions, a performer hall of fame, and memorable ad lines.
German Science Fiction: Student Fiction and Essays 2013-2014
Author: Kevin Alan Richards
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312573694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This volume presents an array of creative, analytic and research work presented by students of the Popular Culture and German Literature: Science Fiction sections of the academic year 2013-2014 at the Ohio State University. This course has been evolving over the past 5 years into a highly experimental and experiential classroom that augments lectures with literary and film analysis in order to further student's critical potential. Students work with concept building, social and historical background and cultural recognition, as well as psychological analyses of texts that conclude with the creative synthesis and the committal of the day's activities to long-term memory through journaling and discussion.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312573694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This volume presents an array of creative, analytic and research work presented by students of the Popular Culture and German Literature: Science Fiction sections of the academic year 2013-2014 at the Ohio State University. This course has been evolving over the past 5 years into a highly experimental and experiential classroom that augments lectures with literary and film analysis in order to further student's critical potential. Students work with concept building, social and historical background and cultural recognition, as well as psychological analyses of texts that conclude with the creative synthesis and the committal of the day's activities to long-term memory through journaling and discussion.
Children of Time
Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316452491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Winner of the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Series! Adrian Tchaikovsky's award-winning novel Children of Time, is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age—a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne disastrous fruit. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind's worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth?
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316452491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Winner of the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Series! Adrian Tchaikovsky's award-winning novel Children of Time, is the epic story of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age—a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne disastrous fruit. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind's worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth?
Interplanetary Outpost
Author: Erik Seedhouse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441997482
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"Interplanetary Outpost" follows the mission architecture template of NASA's plan for Human Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE), which envisions sending a crew to the moon Callisto to conduct exploration and sample return activities. To realize such a mission, the spacecraft will be the most complex interplanetary vehicle ever built, representing the best technical efforts of several nations. A wealth of new technologies will need to be developed, including new propulsion systems, hibernation strategies, and revolutionary radiation shielding materials. Step by step, the book will describe how the mission architecture will evolve, how crews will be selected and trained, and what the mission will entail from launch to landing. However, the focus of "Interplanetary Outpost" is on the human element. The extended duration, logistical challenges, radiation concerns, communication lag times, isolation, and deleterious effects on the human body will conspire to not only significantly impair human performance but also affect the behavior of crewmembers. This book addresses each of these issues in detail while still providing the reader with a background to the necessary elements comprising such a mission.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441997482
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
"Interplanetary Outpost" follows the mission architecture template of NASA's plan for Human Outer Planet Exploration (HOPE), which envisions sending a crew to the moon Callisto to conduct exploration and sample return activities. To realize such a mission, the spacecraft will be the most complex interplanetary vehicle ever built, representing the best technical efforts of several nations. A wealth of new technologies will need to be developed, including new propulsion systems, hibernation strategies, and revolutionary radiation shielding materials. Step by step, the book will describe how the mission architecture will evolve, how crews will be selected and trained, and what the mission will entail from launch to landing. However, the focus of "Interplanetary Outpost" is on the human element. The extended duration, logistical challenges, radiation concerns, communication lag times, isolation, and deleterious effects on the human body will conspire to not only significantly impair human performance but also affect the behavior of crewmembers. This book addresses each of these issues in detail while still providing the reader with a background to the necessary elements comprising such a mission.
Ancient Greece and Rome in Modern Science Fiction
Author: Ross Clare
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 1800855117
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Ancient Greece and Rome in Modern Science Fiction introduces and analyses the reception of classical antiquity in contemporary science fiction. By using up-to-date methods from classical reception theory, science-fiction analysis and fictional-world studies, the book will help furnish the reader’s understanding of the ways in which the literature, culture, history and mythology of ancient Greece and Rome are appropriated and represented across multiple media platforms in the science-fiction genre today. The book will therefore serve as an entry point into several areas of study: the reception of classics in popular culture, antiquity in modern media, the uses of the ancient world in science-fiction, and broader science-fiction criticism. The chapters – structured by medium – principally offer a roughly chronological overview of that medium and its treatment of ancient history, mythology, literature and culture. An abundance of case studies from literature, film and television and videogames including Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Fallout: New Vegas, the Mass Effect franchise and Assassin’s Creed show how classical antiquity is reused, encountered, re-encountered by creators and consumers of the present – how we bounce off it, and it bounces off us, and how this reciprocation creates new visions of Greece and of Rome.
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 1800855117
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Ancient Greece and Rome in Modern Science Fiction introduces and analyses the reception of classical antiquity in contemporary science fiction. By using up-to-date methods from classical reception theory, science-fiction analysis and fictional-world studies, the book will help furnish the reader’s understanding of the ways in which the literature, culture, history and mythology of ancient Greece and Rome are appropriated and represented across multiple media platforms in the science-fiction genre today. The book will therefore serve as an entry point into several areas of study: the reception of classics in popular culture, antiquity in modern media, the uses of the ancient world in science-fiction, and broader science-fiction criticism. The chapters – structured by medium – principally offer a roughly chronological overview of that medium and its treatment of ancient history, mythology, literature and culture. An abundance of case studies from literature, film and television and videogames including Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Fallout: New Vegas, the Mass Effect franchise and Assassin’s Creed show how classical antiquity is reused, encountered, re-encountered by creators and consumers of the present – how we bounce off it, and it bounces off us, and how this reciprocation creates new visions of Greece and of Rome.
Trailblazing Medicine
Author: Erik Seedhouse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441978291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Space medicine has been an important component of the success of human spaceflight and will continue to play a critical role in the future ventures. To prepare for the day when astronauts will leave low Earth orbit for long-duration exploration missions, space medicine experts must develop a thorough understanding of the effects of microgravity on the human body, as well as ways of migrating these effects. To gain a complete understanding of the effects of space on the human body and to create the tools and technologies required for successful exploration, space medicine will become an increasingly collaborative discipline incorporating the skills of physicians, biomedical scientists, engineers, and mission planners. In this work, Dr. Erik Seedhouse examines the future of space medicine in relation to human space exploration. He describes what is necessary to keep a crew alive in space, how it will be accomplished in the future, and the medical challenges faced by interplanetary astronauts. The book is divided into three sections. The first looks at space medicine on board the ISS, where astronaut stays are often of long duration. The second section considers the Exploration Class medical dangers, beginning with radiation and the consequent Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). The final section looks at future developments and the importance of telemedicine and how revolutionary technologies will protect interplanetary astronauts from the space environment. The book ends with a description of the kind of hibernation necessary to insure the well being of interplanetary astronauts.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1441978291
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Space medicine has been an important component of the success of human spaceflight and will continue to play a critical role in the future ventures. To prepare for the day when astronauts will leave low Earth orbit for long-duration exploration missions, space medicine experts must develop a thorough understanding of the effects of microgravity on the human body, as well as ways of migrating these effects. To gain a complete understanding of the effects of space on the human body and to create the tools and technologies required for successful exploration, space medicine will become an increasingly collaborative discipline incorporating the skills of physicians, biomedical scientists, engineers, and mission planners. In this work, Dr. Erik Seedhouse examines the future of space medicine in relation to human space exploration. He describes what is necessary to keep a crew alive in space, how it will be accomplished in the future, and the medical challenges faced by interplanetary astronauts. The book is divided into three sections. The first looks at space medicine on board the ISS, where astronaut stays are often of long duration. The second section considers the Exploration Class medical dangers, beginning with radiation and the consequent Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). The final section looks at future developments and the importance of telemedicine and how revolutionary technologies will protect interplanetary astronauts from the space environment. The book ends with a description of the kind of hibernation necessary to insure the well being of interplanetary astronauts.
2000 Horror Movies
Author: Steve Hutchison
Publisher: Tales of Terror
ISBN: 1778872611
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 2004
Book Description
Get ready to dive into the terrifying world of horror movies like never before! Critic Steve Hutchison takes you on a spine-chilling journey through 2000 horror movie reviews, ranked from the best to the worst. With each review including the year, synopsis, star rating, a list of genres, and a short, expert analysis, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for horror fans everywhere. From classic cult favorites to modern masterpieces, Hutchison's reviews cover every corner of the genre, providing insight into what makes each film a must-see or a must-avoid. Whether you're a horror veteran or just starting out, this book is sure to have something that will make your blood run cold.
Publisher: Tales of Terror
ISBN: 1778872611
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 2004
Book Description
Get ready to dive into the terrifying world of horror movies like never before! Critic Steve Hutchison takes you on a spine-chilling journey through 2000 horror movie reviews, ranked from the best to the worst. With each review including the year, synopsis, star rating, a list of genres, and a short, expert analysis, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for horror fans everywhere. From classic cult favorites to modern masterpieces, Hutchison's reviews cover every corner of the genre, providing insight into what makes each film a must-see or a must-avoid. Whether you're a horror veteran or just starting out, this book is sure to have something that will make your blood run cold.
Approaching Omega
Author: Eric Brown
Publisher: TELOS
ISBN: 9781903889992
Category : Interstellar voyages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
-Mission to locate Earth-temperate planet for colonisation: failed ... -1000 years out from Earth base, damage to colony sleeper hangars 1, 3 and 4 sustained ... all lives lost ... hangars 2 and 5 still operational ... -Mission parameters adjusted: Augmentation of colonists to commence ... -Request all drones and 'bots to medical units to begin experimentation ... A novella of power and humanity from "one of the very best of the new generation of British SF writers." (Vector) "SF infused with a cosmopolitan and literary sensibility ... accomplished and affecting." Paul McAuley
Publisher: TELOS
ISBN: 9781903889992
Category : Interstellar voyages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
-Mission to locate Earth-temperate planet for colonisation: failed ... -1000 years out from Earth base, damage to colony sleeper hangars 1, 3 and 4 sustained ... all lives lost ... hangars 2 and 5 still operational ... -Mission parameters adjusted: Augmentation of colonists to commence ... -Request all drones and 'bots to medical units to begin experimentation ... A novella of power and humanity from "one of the very best of the new generation of British SF writers." (Vector) "SF infused with a cosmopolitan and literary sensibility ... accomplished and affecting." Paul McAuley
The Ravaged
Author: Norman Reedus
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 1094166820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
New York Times bestseller Los Angeles Times bestseller USA Today bestseller The highly anticipated debut novel from Norman Reedus, acclaimed star of The Walking Dead “This country wasn’t built on good—only fought for with good intentions.” Jack’s dying mother told him, “Run and never look back.” He spent his life amassing wealth, but after losing his family, he has no one to share it with. Alone with his demons and a backpack, he heads to South America, where people with nothing teach him what matters. After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his father’s death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California. Stories from his father’s life help ease the struggles of small-town Americans. Hunter discovers a secret past. Seventeen-year-old Anne flees Tennessee after her older brother attacks her. She whacks him with a skillet and hops a freight to Alabama with her best friend. Living hand to mouth, they build friendships, uncovering something they never had: family. The Ravaged is a fast-paced, up-in-your-face novel of gritty realism, exploring three different personal quests with eerily parallel outcomes.
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 1094166820
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
New York Times bestseller Los Angeles Times bestseller USA Today bestseller The highly anticipated debut novel from Norman Reedus, acclaimed star of The Walking Dead “This country wasn’t built on good—only fought for with good intentions.” Jack’s dying mother told him, “Run and never look back.” He spent his life amassing wealth, but after losing his family, he has no one to share it with. Alone with his demons and a backpack, he heads to South America, where people with nothing teach him what matters. After thrashing his dog-abusing boss, Hunter learns of his father’s death in a mysterious fire. Biker buddies Nugget and Itch ride with him from North Carolina to California. Stories from his father’s life help ease the struggles of small-town Americans. Hunter discovers a secret past. Seventeen-year-old Anne flees Tennessee after her older brother attacks her. She whacks him with a skillet and hops a freight to Alabama with her best friend. Living hand to mouth, they build friendships, uncovering something they never had: family. The Ravaged is a fast-paced, up-in-your-face novel of gritty realism, exploring three different personal quests with eerily parallel outcomes.