Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN: 1625791518
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Their future depends on oursã Here, some of the most advanced carbon-based minds in science fiction offer their own unique perspectives on the complex and conflicted future relationships between mankind and his most brilliant creations--some funny, some sad, some bizarre, some terrifying, and all beyond anything ever imagined. _Itsy Bitsy SpiderÓ by James Patrick Kelly _Robots Don't CryÓ by Mike Resnick _London, Paris, Banana . . . _ by Howard Waldrop _La MacchinaÓ by Chris Beckett _WarmthÓ by Geoff Ryman _Ancient EnginesÓ by Michael Swanwick _Jimmy Guang's House of GladmechÓ by Alexander C. Irvine _DropletÓ by Benjamin Rosenbaum _Counting Cats in ZanzibarÓ by Gene Wolfe _The Birds of Isla MujeresÓ by Steven Popkes _Heirs of the PerisphereÓ by Howard Waldrop _The Robot's Twilight CompanionÓ by Tony Daniel At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Robots
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN: 1625791518
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Their future depends on oursã Here, some of the most advanced carbon-based minds in science fiction offer their own unique perspectives on the complex and conflicted future relationships between mankind and his most brilliant creations--some funny, some sad, some bizarre, some terrifying, and all beyond anything ever imagined. _Itsy Bitsy SpiderÓ by James Patrick Kelly _Robots Don't CryÓ by Mike Resnick _London, Paris, Banana . . . _ by Howard Waldrop _La MacchinaÓ by Chris Beckett _WarmthÓ by Geoff Ryman _Ancient EnginesÓ by Michael Swanwick _Jimmy Guang's House of GladmechÓ by Alexander C. Irvine _DropletÓ by Benjamin Rosenbaum _Counting Cats in ZanzibarÓ by Gene Wolfe _The Birds of Isla MujeresÓ by Steven Popkes _Heirs of the PerisphereÓ by Howard Waldrop _The Robot's Twilight CompanionÓ by Tony Daniel At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN: 1625791518
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Their future depends on oursã Here, some of the most advanced carbon-based minds in science fiction offer their own unique perspectives on the complex and conflicted future relationships between mankind and his most brilliant creations--some funny, some sad, some bizarre, some terrifying, and all beyond anything ever imagined. _Itsy Bitsy SpiderÓ by James Patrick Kelly _Robots Don't CryÓ by Mike Resnick _London, Paris, Banana . . . _ by Howard Waldrop _La MacchinaÓ by Chris Beckett _WarmthÓ by Geoff Ryman _Ancient EnginesÓ by Michael Swanwick _Jimmy Guang's House of GladmechÓ by Alexander C. Irvine _DropletÓ by Benjamin Rosenbaum _Counting Cats in ZanzibarÓ by Gene Wolfe _The Birds of Isla MujeresÓ by Steven Popkes _Heirs of the PerisphereÓ by Howard Waldrop _The Robot's Twilight CompanionÓ by Tony Daniel At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Motivational Lessons from the Terminator
Author: Bruis Cabilio
Publisher: ePublishers & Editura Coresi
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The Terminator's Will The Terminator is sent by the government to kill the main character. The Terminator's mission is to eliminate the main character before he can stop Judgment Day. But the main character isn't going to die. He'll win against all odds. And when he succeeds, Judgment Day won't come at all. So the Terminator has to fight the main character without any hesitation or mercy. Because if the Terminator hesitates, or shows even a little bit of compassion, it will lose. It must destroy him immediately. If the Terminator gives up because it thinks the mission is impossible, Judgment Day will arrive. And so the Terminator fights with a single goal in mind: victory over the human race. There's nothing more important than winning. There's nothing else the Terminator cares about. Its emotions are frozen. No feelings whatsoever. It is like a computer. It has no feelings, no thoughts, no doubts, no worries, no sadness, no joys. All it knows is its programming. It has been programmed to win. It has been programmed not to let anything stop it from achieving its goals. Nothing matters except completing its task. In this way, the Terminator becomes a perfect killing machine. A merciless killer. But still very much alive. A perfect machine. A perfect assassin. An unstoppable machine. The Courage to Desire The greatest challenge that faces man today is the ability to overcome his own weaknesses. Only then can we truly become better, stronger, smarter. But how can one improve himself? Is it enough to read books, watch films, listen to music, look at art, dance, sing and meditate? Or must one learn martial arts, take drugs, join a monastery or get married? All those things may help us develop ourselves, but none of them will allow us to reach our full potential. Because they are merely tools, techniques that help us grow. No, we need something much greater than that. We need a goal, a dream, a burning desire. This desire should drive us towards perfection, so that nothing stands in our way. And that is exactly what we want to talk about now. The ultimate goal—the secret of achieving everything. Achieving success, happiness, and fulfillment. How do you attain such a lofty ambition? By finding your purpose. Your reason for existing. You need a clear idea of what you want to achieve. You need a plan, a road map that leads you directly to your goal. Without a plan, you wander aimlessly through life. With a plan, you are unstoppable. And finally, you need courage, self-confidence, determination, faith, hope, and love. Courage to make mistakes and learn from them, determination to continue on despite adversity, faith to believe in yourself, hope that the right path will open before you, love that makes you humble, patient, and forgiving. These are the qualities necessary to succeed. Without a goal, life is meaningless; with a goal, life becomes great. So many of us spend our lives wandering aimlessly through life, searching for something that will bring us joy. But we forget that joy lies within us. Joy is created by our desires. We create joy by making choices, following paths, and setting goals. We create it by being brave and bold, daring and ambitious, and by acting. If you don't set a goal, you'll find excuses why you cannot achieve it. If you fail, you will blame others for it. If you fail again, you'll try to hide behind excuses and avoid taking responsibility. No matter how many times you fall, you keep getting up. Each time you stand up, you're stronger and wiser. If you are honest and accept responsibility for your actions, you can achieve anything. So let me ask you: Do you know what your dream is? Have you ever thought about it? If not, let me suggest some ways you can discover what your dreams are. First, you can start by asking yourself: What would you do even if you had no money? Second, consider what you are passionate about. Third, ask yourself what you love doing and what brings you the most satisfaction. Fourth... Read this book!
Publisher: ePublishers & Editura Coresi
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
The Terminator's Will The Terminator is sent by the government to kill the main character. The Terminator's mission is to eliminate the main character before he can stop Judgment Day. But the main character isn't going to die. He'll win against all odds. And when he succeeds, Judgment Day won't come at all. So the Terminator has to fight the main character without any hesitation or mercy. Because if the Terminator hesitates, or shows even a little bit of compassion, it will lose. It must destroy him immediately. If the Terminator gives up because it thinks the mission is impossible, Judgment Day will arrive. And so the Terminator fights with a single goal in mind: victory over the human race. There's nothing more important than winning. There's nothing else the Terminator cares about. Its emotions are frozen. No feelings whatsoever. It is like a computer. It has no feelings, no thoughts, no doubts, no worries, no sadness, no joys. All it knows is its programming. It has been programmed to win. It has been programmed not to let anything stop it from achieving its goals. Nothing matters except completing its task. In this way, the Terminator becomes a perfect killing machine. A merciless killer. But still very much alive. A perfect machine. A perfect assassin. An unstoppable machine. The Courage to Desire The greatest challenge that faces man today is the ability to overcome his own weaknesses. Only then can we truly become better, stronger, smarter. But how can one improve himself? Is it enough to read books, watch films, listen to music, look at art, dance, sing and meditate? Or must one learn martial arts, take drugs, join a monastery or get married? All those things may help us develop ourselves, but none of them will allow us to reach our full potential. Because they are merely tools, techniques that help us grow. No, we need something much greater than that. We need a goal, a dream, a burning desire. This desire should drive us towards perfection, so that nothing stands in our way. And that is exactly what we want to talk about now. The ultimate goal—the secret of achieving everything. Achieving success, happiness, and fulfillment. How do you attain such a lofty ambition? By finding your purpose. Your reason for existing. You need a clear idea of what you want to achieve. You need a plan, a road map that leads you directly to your goal. Without a plan, you wander aimlessly through life. With a plan, you are unstoppable. And finally, you need courage, self-confidence, determination, faith, hope, and love. Courage to make mistakes and learn from them, determination to continue on despite adversity, faith to believe in yourself, hope that the right path will open before you, love that makes you humble, patient, and forgiving. These are the qualities necessary to succeed. Without a goal, life is meaningless; with a goal, life becomes great. So many of us spend our lives wandering aimlessly through life, searching for something that will bring us joy. But we forget that joy lies within us. Joy is created by our desires. We create joy by making choices, following paths, and setting goals. We create it by being brave and bold, daring and ambitious, and by acting. If you don't set a goal, you'll find excuses why you cannot achieve it. If you fail, you will blame others for it. If you fail again, you'll try to hide behind excuses and avoid taking responsibility. No matter how many times you fall, you keep getting up. Each time you stand up, you're stronger and wiser. If you are honest and accept responsibility for your actions, you can achieve anything. So let me ask you: Do you know what your dream is? Have you ever thought about it? If not, let me suggest some ways you can discover what your dreams are. First, you can start by asking yourself: What would you do even if you had no money? Second, consider what you are passionate about. Third, ask yourself what you love doing and what brings you the most satisfaction. Fourth... Read this book!
Robots Don't Cry!
Author: Bob Byrne
Publisher: O'Brien Press
ISBN: 9781847170057
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Bimbot is thrown out of the tree-house gang for being a crybaby. Robots don't cry, Rusty, Klunk and Klang tell him. In the woods Bimbot meets a skunk with no smell, a bee with no stripes and a bear who is afraid of heights. Can his new friends help him out? The first book from an original and exciting new author.
Publisher: O'Brien Press
ISBN: 9781847170057
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Bimbot is thrown out of the tree-house gang for being a crybaby. Robots don't cry, Rusty, Klunk and Klang tell him. In the woods Bimbot meets a skunk with no smell, a bee with no stripes and a bear who is afraid of heights. Can his new friends help him out? The first book from an original and exciting new author.
The Robot Who Couldn't Cry
Author: Karen J. Hodgson
Publisher: Hogs Back Books
ISBN: 1907432019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This is the story of Rusty, a sad robot who believes that crying might make him feel better. The trouble is robots can't cry - it's the way that they're made. Dina's rich and original illustrations bring to life a quaint and lovable cast of old-fashioned toys, each with his or her own idea about how best to help Rusty.
Publisher: Hogs Back Books
ISBN: 1907432019
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This is the story of Rusty, a sad robot who believes that crying might make him feel better. The trouble is robots can't cry - it's the way that they're made. Dina's rich and original illustrations bring to life a quaint and lovable cast of old-fashioned toys, each with his or her own idea about how best to help Rusty.
One on One: Playing with a Purpose
Author: Bob Shuman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 148035497X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Kids of today face a different world – and a different set of challenges – then did the children of even 15 years ago. Playing with a Purpose features a collection of monologues that reflects these new attitudes and circumstances. Highly diversified in its view of the family and the child's place in the world, the monologues have been chosen from several sources: from contemporary playwrights and screenwriters; from YouthPlays, a new company that specializes in publishing cutting-edge plays for the youth market; and from such conservatories for young actors as The Playground, the Los Angeles-based training center run by Gary Spatz, the leading acting coach for performers ages 6 to 16. “Playing with a purpose” is an idea that arose from Fife's work with young actors over the course of several decades. The included monologues have been chosen and arranged to allow for a young actor's development. From “Getting Started: Simple Situations and Circumstances” to “Intermediate: Adding Elements of Character” to “Advanced: Character Counts ” each chapter includes pieces that will test the young actor's ability, while making use of the lessons presented in each.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 148035497X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Kids of today face a different world – and a different set of challenges – then did the children of even 15 years ago. Playing with a Purpose features a collection of monologues that reflects these new attitudes and circumstances. Highly diversified in its view of the family and the child's place in the world, the monologues have been chosen from several sources: from contemporary playwrights and screenwriters; from YouthPlays, a new company that specializes in publishing cutting-edge plays for the youth market; and from such conservatories for young actors as The Playground, the Los Angeles-based training center run by Gary Spatz, the leading acting coach for performers ages 6 to 16. “Playing with a purpose” is an idea that arose from Fife's work with young actors over the course of several decades. The included monologues have been chosen and arranged to allow for a young actor's development. From “Getting Started: Simple Situations and Circumstances” to “Intermediate: Adding Elements of Character” to “Advanced: Character Counts ” each chapter includes pieces that will test the young actor's ability, while making use of the lessons presented in each.
Ben's Robot
Author: Robin Stevenson
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459805984
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Seven-year-old Ben loves pretending to be a robot, but his best friend Jessy is tired of being ordered to oil his knee joints and check his batteries. She says the robot game is boring and runs off to play with someone else. So Ben decides to build a real robot instead. He's built all kinds of things before: wind generators, solar-powered marble launchers, pinball machines. But none of his creations have ever really worked. Until now. When his robot begins talking, Ben is thrilled. However, nothing goes quite the way he thinks it will. Ben's robot is rather difficult to get along with. He complains a lot. He's bossy. He never wants to do anything Ben suggests. Having a real robot isn't nearly as much fun as Ben thought it would be. And to make things worse, no one—not even Jessy—will believe him.
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459805984
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Seven-year-old Ben loves pretending to be a robot, but his best friend Jessy is tired of being ordered to oil his knee joints and check his batteries. She says the robot game is boring and runs off to play with someone else. So Ben decides to build a real robot instead. He's built all kinds of things before: wind generators, solar-powered marble launchers, pinball machines. But none of his creations have ever really worked. Until now. When his robot begins talking, Ben is thrilled. However, nothing goes quite the way he thinks it will. Ben's robot is rather difficult to get along with. He complains a lot. He's bossy. He never wants to do anything Ben suggests. Having a real robot isn't nearly as much fun as Ben thought it would be. And to make things worse, no one—not even Jessy—will believe him.
The Eighth Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®
Author: George R.R. Martin
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434442829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 697
Book Description
"The Eighth Science Fiction Megapack" presents another stellar lineup of classic science fiction, new and old. Here are 25 stories (plus a bonus interview with best-selling author George R.R. Martin) by some of the field's greatest authors. Included are: THE TRUE DARKNESS, by Pamela Sargent PERMANENT FATAL ERRORS, by Jay Lake ADJUSTMENT TEAM, by Philip K. Dick ROBOTS DON’T CRY, by Mike Resnick NO GREAT MAGIC, by Fritz Leiber ESCAPE HATCH, by Brenda W. Clough BACKLASH, by Winston K. Marks THE PICK-UP, by Lawrence Watt-Evans POPULATION IMPLOSION, by Andrew J. Offutt WAY DOWN EAST, by Tim Sullivan THROUGH TIME AND SPACE WITH FERDINAND FEGHOOT: 28, by Grendel Briarton TO INVADE NEW YORK, by Irwin Lewis THEY WERE THE WIND, by C.J. Henderson STOPOVER, by William Gerken CONSEQUENCES OF STEAM, by Michael Hemmingson OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, by Mark E. Burgess DEAD WORLD, by Jack Douglas NEFERTITI'S TENTH LIFE, by Mary A. Turzillo QUICKSILVER, by Lonni Lees AFTER ALL, by Robert Reginald THE BARBARIANS, by Algis Budrys EX MACHINA, by Cynthia Ward MONKEY ON HIS BACK, by Charles V. De Vet THE SURVIVORS, by Tom Godwin THROUGH TIME AND SPACE WITH FERDINAND FEGHOOT: 99, by Grendel Briarton SPEAKING WITH GEORGE R.R. MARTIN: Interview conducted by Darrell Schweitzer And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories -- and much, much more!
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434442829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 697
Book Description
"The Eighth Science Fiction Megapack" presents another stellar lineup of classic science fiction, new and old. Here are 25 stories (plus a bonus interview with best-selling author George R.R. Martin) by some of the field's greatest authors. Included are: THE TRUE DARKNESS, by Pamela Sargent PERMANENT FATAL ERRORS, by Jay Lake ADJUSTMENT TEAM, by Philip K. Dick ROBOTS DON’T CRY, by Mike Resnick NO GREAT MAGIC, by Fritz Leiber ESCAPE HATCH, by Brenda W. Clough BACKLASH, by Winston K. Marks THE PICK-UP, by Lawrence Watt-Evans POPULATION IMPLOSION, by Andrew J. Offutt WAY DOWN EAST, by Tim Sullivan THROUGH TIME AND SPACE WITH FERDINAND FEGHOOT: 28, by Grendel Briarton TO INVADE NEW YORK, by Irwin Lewis THEY WERE THE WIND, by C.J. Henderson STOPOVER, by William Gerken CONSEQUENCES OF STEAM, by Michael Hemmingson OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, by Mark E. Burgess DEAD WORLD, by Jack Douglas NEFERTITI'S TENTH LIFE, by Mary A. Turzillo QUICKSILVER, by Lonni Lees AFTER ALL, by Robert Reginald THE BARBARIANS, by Algis Budrys EX MACHINA, by Cynthia Ward MONKEY ON HIS BACK, by Charles V. De Vet THE SURVIVORS, by Tom Godwin THROUGH TIME AND SPACE WITH FERDINAND FEGHOOT: 99, by Grendel Briarton SPEAKING WITH GEORGE R.R. MARTIN: Interview conducted by Darrell Schweitzer And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories -- and much, much more!
L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 30
Author: L. Ron Hubbard
Publisher: Galaxy Press LLC
ISBN: 161986262X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Celebrate New Writers New Winners New Worlds This is your window into incredible worlds of wizardry, warfare and wonder. This is your escape into fantastic realms of the human mind lurking just beyond your imagination...and reaching deep into your wildest dreams. This is your ticket to tomorrow. Celebrate the future of science fiction and fantasy...now. “Keep the Writers of the Future going. It’s what keeps sci-fi alive.” —Orson Scott Card
Publisher: Galaxy Press LLC
ISBN: 161986262X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
Celebrate New Writers New Winners New Worlds This is your window into incredible worlds of wizardry, warfare and wonder. This is your escape into fantastic realms of the human mind lurking just beyond your imagination...and reaching deep into your wildest dreams. This is your ticket to tomorrow. Celebrate the future of science fiction and fantasy...now. “Keep the Writers of the Future going. It’s what keeps sci-fi alive.” —Orson Scott Card
Real Space
Author: Paul Levinson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317853601
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Is planet earth the end of the line, or is space itself the next stop? Cyberspace. It's incredible, taking us to any part of the planet we want to visit. But as Paul Levinson shows in his brilliant new book, when it comes to transport, we're still stuck in the past, preferring to take our bodies with us. Whether it's trains, yachts, scooters or pogo-sticks, we're compelled to keep moving, our movements curtailed only by the earth itself. In our imaginations however, we soar way past the limits of current technology. With a lucid but reflective style that takes in everything from robots and science fiction to religion and philosophy, Paul Levinson asks why there is a deep seated human desire to know what's 'out there'. Why, after getting a man on the moon, did the US space program develop so slowly? In a world where space is constantly repackaged, how do we know what real space is? Is our desire to get into space natural, or a religious craving, and is it a modern phenomenon, or did our ancestors also dream of escaping the clutches of Mother Earth? Jam-packed with exciting, innovative, even revolutionary thinking about our future, Realspace is essential reading for everyone who has ever sat at their desk, gazed into the distance and imagined boarding a space shuttle...
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317853601
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
Is planet earth the end of the line, or is space itself the next stop? Cyberspace. It's incredible, taking us to any part of the planet we want to visit. But as Paul Levinson shows in his brilliant new book, when it comes to transport, we're still stuck in the past, preferring to take our bodies with us. Whether it's trains, yachts, scooters or pogo-sticks, we're compelled to keep moving, our movements curtailed only by the earth itself. In our imaginations however, we soar way past the limits of current technology. With a lucid but reflective style that takes in everything from robots and science fiction to religion and philosophy, Paul Levinson asks why there is a deep seated human desire to know what's 'out there'. Why, after getting a man on the moon, did the US space program develop so slowly? In a world where space is constantly repackaged, how do we know what real space is? Is our desire to get into space natural, or a religious craving, and is it a modern phenomenon, or did our ancestors also dream of escaping the clutches of Mother Earth? Jam-packed with exciting, innovative, even revolutionary thinking about our future, Realspace is essential reading for everyone who has ever sat at their desk, gazed into the distance and imagined boarding a space shuttle...
...Always a Fan
Author: Mike Resnick
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434448142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Mike Resnick's second collection of essays, anecdotes, speeches, and convention reports (not to mention lists and obituaries), written for science fiction fan magazines, includes topics as diverse as Edgar Rice Burroughs, Teddy Roosevelt, My Most Memorable Collecting Experience, Where Do You Get Those Crazy (Novel) Ideas?, Bathrooms I Have Known, and much more.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1434448142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Mike Resnick's second collection of essays, anecdotes, speeches, and convention reports (not to mention lists and obituaries), written for science fiction fan magazines, includes topics as diverse as Edgar Rice Burroughs, Teddy Roosevelt, My Most Memorable Collecting Experience, Where Do You Get Those Crazy (Novel) Ideas?, Bathrooms I Have Known, and much more.