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English
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Presents unpublished chapters and scenes from "Dune" and "Dune Messiah"; original correspondence and articles by author Frank Herbert; and newly discovered papers and stories, as well as the novel "Spice planet" by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, based on a detailed outline left by Frank Herbert
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Publisher
Tor, a Tom Doherty Associates Book
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"The book collects dozens of Hurley's essays on feminism, geek culture, and her experiences and insights as a genre writer, including "We Have Always Fought," which won the 2013 Hugo for Best Related Work. The Geek Feminist Revolution will also feature several entirely new essays written specifically for this volume."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
"For Bradbury fans, THE BRADBURY CHRONICLES is essential. . . . [A]n engaging, often fascinating tale." - New York Times Book Review
"A fascinating look at a man's work -- and the incredible evolution of an alien subgenre." - Chicago Tribune
"A highly readable story . . . informative, enjoyable, and inspiring." - School Library Journal
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Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Join Ursula K. Le Guin as she explores a broad array of subjects, ranging from Tolstoy, Twain, and Tolkien to women's shoes, beauty, and family life. With her customary wit, intelligence, and literary craftsmanship, she offers a diverse and highly engaging set of readings. The Wave in the Mind includes some of Le Guin's finest literary criticism, rare autobiographical writings, performance art pieces, and, most centrally, her reflections on the arts...
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Vorkosigan adventure volume 5, 7.6
Publisher
Guild America Books
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
11) Tunc: a novel
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Series
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
1968
Language
English
Description
A scientist discovers that his famous invention leads to a dangerous outcome. Felix Charlock's scientific genius is unrivaled, and so is his very special invention. So special, in fact, that a shadowy and enigmatic international firm, called Merlin, recruits Felix and marries him into the family. He is betrothed to the erratic Merlin heiress, Benedicta, and given access to an inexhaustible fortune. Yet he longs to be free of the psychological and...
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Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The magnificent and final work of an author who dedicated his life to questioning the nature of reality and perception, the malleability of space and time, and the relationship between the human and the divine. Dick documents his eight-year attempt to fathom what he called "2-3-74," a postmodern visionary experience of the entire universe "transformed into information." In entries that sometimes ran to hundreds of pages, Dick tried to write his way...
13) Never cry wolf
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Language
English
Description
A Canadian biologist's assignment to study arctic wolves in 1948 turns up many unusual facts about their pattern of living, eventually softening the species' savage reputation worldwide.
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Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the science behind some of your favorite popular science fiction tropes--from escaping a black hole to riding a space elevator to the stars--in this illustrated guide from NASA advisor and host of the popular Tested podcast Offworld"--
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Series
Cosmo collana di fantascienza volume 122
Publisher
Editrice Nord
Pub. Date
1982
Language
Italiano
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