Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: N E S F A Press
ISBN: 9781886778603
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 45 pieces in this stellar collection, though they include some soberer entries (e.g., "A Wind Is Rising"), make it clear that Sheckley is one of sf's all-time masters of the humorous or satirical short story.
The Masque of Manana
Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: N E S F A Press
ISBN: 9781886778603
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 45 pieces in this stellar collection, though they include some soberer entries (e.g., "A Wind Is Rising"), make it clear that Sheckley is one of sf's all-time masters of the humorous or satirical short story.
Publisher: N E S F A Press
ISBN: 9781886778603
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The 45 pieces in this stellar collection, though they include some soberer entries (e.g., "A Wind Is Rising"), make it clear that Sheckley is one of sf's all-time masters of the humorous or satirical short story.
Dangerous Games
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN: 1625791410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
In the reality shows of the future, people will literally be dying to watch. Science fiction's most expert dreamers envision the computerized, high-risk games of the future in this winning collection. Features: Robert Sheckley Cory Doctorow Kate Wilhelm Alastair Reynolds Vernor Vinge Jonathan Letham Gwyneth Jones William Browning Spencer Allen Steele Terry Dowling Jason Stoddard At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN: 1625791410
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
In the reality shows of the future, people will literally be dying to watch. Science fiction's most expert dreamers envision the computerized, high-risk games of the future in this winning collection. Features: Robert Sheckley Cory Doctorow Kate Wilhelm Alastair Reynolds Vernor Vinge Jonathan Letham Gwyneth Jones William Browning Spencer Allen Steele Terry Dowling Jason Stoddard At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Billy Rose Presents-- Casa Mañana
Author: Jan Jones
Publisher: TCU Press
ISBN: 9780875652016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
But Fort Worth was never again the same after the Frontier Centennial . . . and memories of that festival linger today, even though the buildings were long ago razed.
Publisher: TCU Press
ISBN: 9780875652016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
But Fort Worth was never again the same after the Frontier Centennial . . . and memories of that festival linger today, even though the buildings were long ago razed.
The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Third Annual Collection
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312353353
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Collects short stories exploring themes of time and space travel, self-discovery, and science and technology.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312353353
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Collects short stories exploring themes of time and space travel, self-discovery, and science and technology.
Future Wars
Author: David Seed
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 184631755X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This timely book investigates fiction that speculates about wars likely to break out in the near or distant future. Ranging widely across periods and conflicts real and imagined, Future Wars explores the interplay between politics, literature, science fiction, and war in a range of classic texts. Individual essays look at Reagan's infamous “Star Wars” project, nuclear fiction, Martian invasion, and the Pax Americana. The use of future war scenarios in military planning dates back to the nineteenth century, and Future Wars concludes with a US Army officer's assessment of the continuing usefulness of future wars fiction.
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 184631755X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
This timely book investigates fiction that speculates about wars likely to break out in the near or distant future. Ranging widely across periods and conflicts real and imagined, Future Wars explores the interplay between politics, literature, science fiction, and war in a range of classic texts. Individual essays look at Reagan's infamous “Star Wars” project, nuclear fiction, Martian invasion, and the Pax Americana. The use of future war scenarios in military planning dates back to the nineteenth century, and Future Wars concludes with a US Army officer's assessment of the continuing usefulness of future wars fiction.
Can You Feel Anything when I Do This?
Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 9780575014732
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 9780575014732
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Science Fiction Authors
Author: Maura Heaphy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598845063
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work. Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each: • a brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc. • a list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings) • research sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites • In addition, you'll find read-alike lists for selected authors. For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1598845063
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
For students, scholars, readers' advisors, and curious SF readers and fans, this guide provides an easy-to-use launch pad for researching and learning more about science fiction writers and their work. Emphasizing the best popular and contemporary authors, this book covers 100 SF writers, providing for each: • a brief biographical sketch, including a quote from theauthor, awards, etc. • a list of the author's major works (including editions and other writings) • research sources-biographies, criticism, research guides, and web sites • In addition, you'll find read-alike lists for selected authors. For anyone wanting to find information on popular SF authors, this should be the first stop.
Mañanaland
Author: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338157884
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea. "Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- New York Times Maximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own. With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338157884
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
This timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow has much to offer today about compassion and our shared humanity. Perfect for fans of Amal Unbound, The Bridge Home, and Beyond the Bright Sea. "Uniquely magical...Timely and timeless." -- New York Times Maximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he'd make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'd ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max uncovers a buried family secret--involving an underground network of guardians who lead people fleeing a neighboring country to safety--he decides to seek answers on his own. With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, he sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds.
Dimensions of Sheckley
Author: Robert Sheckley
Publisher: Nesfa Press
ISBN: 9781886778290
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Udvalgte science fiction tekster af Robert Scheckley
Publisher: Nesfa Press
ISBN: 9781886778290
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Udvalgte science fiction tekster af Robert Scheckley
Primavera, the Masque of Santa Barbara
Author: Wallace Rice
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description