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Learn to write science fiction and fantasy from a masterYou''ve always dreamed of writing science fiction and fantasy tales that pull readers into extraordinary new worlds and fantastic conflicts. Best-selling author Orson Scott Card shows you how it''s done, distilling years of writing experience and publishing success into concise, no-nonsense advice. You''ll learn how to: • utilize story elements that define the science fiction and fantasy genres • build, populate, and dramatize a credible, inviting world your readers will want to explore • develop the "rules" of time, space and magic that affect your world and its inhabitants • construct a compelling story by developing ideas, characters, and events that keep readers turning pages • find the markets for speculative fiction, reach them, and get published • submit queries, write cover letters, find an agent, and live the life of a writerThe boundaries of your imagination are infinite. Explore them with Orson Scott Card and create fiction that casts a spell over agents, publishers, and readers from every world.

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From New York Times bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer, Wonderbook is the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy, offering an accessible, example-rich, illustrated approach for writers and would-be writers that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism.“If worldbuilding gives you an S-class migraine, never fear. There’s one book that every speculative fiction writer should read to learn about proper worldbuilding: Wonderbook.” ―Bustle“Aspiring writers of ‘imaginative fiction’—whether science fiction, fantasy or other kinds—are in for a treat.” ―Space.com Jeff VanderMeer’s modern masterpiece of instruction exploits the visual nature of genre culture and employs bold, full-color drawings, maps, renderings, and visualizations to stimulate creative thinking. A true objet d’art, this overstuffed, full-color illustrated book features glorious Lovecraftian artwork of all sorts of outrageous monsters, as well as a host of advice winding their ways around the edges of the pages like marginalia in an illuminated monk’s script. Yes, it’s practical advice, useful to writers, but it also deserves a place on your coffee table for visitors to flip through and for you to look at again and again. This revised and expanded edition features an additional 50 pages of diagrams, illustrations, and writing exercises creating the ultimate volume of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A can’t-miss science fiction and fantasy anthology of the year’s best short fiction, selected by New York Times bestselling author of the Silo series Hugh Howey and series editor John Joseph Adams. "These are dangerous stories. The kind that warp reality and threaten to change the world" warns guest editor Hugh Howey in his introduction. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 promises a treasure trove of audacious characters, daring worldbuilding, and twisted realties from some of today’s most imaginative, award-winning authors. A sibling duo of supernatural hitmen. A traveling spellbreaker and his trusty alligator mount. Superheroes registering for work. Sentient spaceships with an AI-human interface grow up together with their human pilots. From a Korean folk-tale retelling about the goddess of shamans, to a car, resurrected from obsolescence via automancy, for a road trip from California to Maine, these are stories that, for Howey, "challenged my worldview, that made me exercise new mental muscles, and that brought me to tears."The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 includes A.R. CAPETTA • P. DJÈLÍ CLARK • JAMES S.A. COREY • AMAL EL-MOHTAR • ANDREW SEAN GREER • GRADY HENDRIX • ANN LECKIE • SAM J. MILLER REBECCA ROANHORSE • ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A guide to the most illuminating literature of the modern world. Science fiction and fantasy comprise some of the great works of the human imagination—and some of the most abhorrent. This is your Politically Incorrect Guide® to a literary tradition that is a key to understanding the modern world. Before men knew how to write, they were telling each other stories of gods and monsters. But science fiction and fantasy are not escapist literatures and they never have been. Science fiction grapples with the great questions of technology and human society. Fantasy grapples with the great questions of the human spirit. A reader who can find his way to the enduring classics of these genres will be immeasurably enriched. In this book you’ll learn about futurists and dreamers such as Ray Bradbury and J. R. R. Tolkien, master storytellers such as Orson Scott Card and Isaac Asimov, troubled scribes such as J. K. Rowling and George R. R. Martin, and failed visionaries who preach a dysfunctional anti-human future such as Ursula LeGuin and the covens of woke disciples infesting the literature of the imagination.The Politically Incorrect Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy is a gazetteer to futures filled with big ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Of science fiction and fantasy, guest editor Nnedi Okorafor writes, “There are times when it feels like a box, but within it, technically, you can expect anything.” The twenty stories in this collection simultaneously fulfill and defy expectations of genre, showcasing boundary-pushing authors at their best. In this year’s Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy, a robot will struggle to make friends, a team of auditors determines the financial value of a lifetime, an alien species will teach you how to read, and maybe, just maybe, someone will finally do something about the kid in Ursula K. Le Guin’s Omelas hole. From the joyous to the terrifying, to the heart wrenching and the absurd, these stories encourage you to open your mind and, as Okorafor promises: “Watch your world expand.”              THE BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY 2025 INCLUDES: 'PEMI AGUDA • KIJ JOHNSON • TANANARIVE DUE • S.L. HUANG • JOE HILL • ISABEL J. KIM • T.J. KLUNE • OLIVIE BLAKE • CAROLINE M. YOACHIM • AND OTHERS

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING AWESOME AND AMAZING FICTION FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION.This is an authoritative and engaging introduction to writing science fiction and fantasy for the complete beginner. This book provides all the information, guidance, and advice you need to write great science fiction to captivate your readers. It will help you understand how the genre works, the big dos and don''ts - as well as giving you the inspiration and motivation you actually need to write. Written by a leading Science Fiction novelist and a Professor in Creative Writing at the University of London - you''ll discover how to let your creativity flow, create incredible worlds, and get your novel finished.ABOUT THE SERIESThe Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children''s books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

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This book will help you plot like a pro, master the art of suspense like Poe, craft captivating dialogue like Twain and - most crucially - get your short stories published.How to Write Short Stories and Get Them Published is the essential guide to writing short fiction. It takes the aspiring writer from their initial idea through to potential outlets for publication and pitching proposals to publishers. Along the journey this guide considers the most important aspects of creative writing, such as character, plot, point of view, description and dialogue. All of these areas are illustrated with examples of classic fiction, and accompanied by exercises that will help every writer hone their natural skill and talent into the ability to craft compelling short stories.

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A systematic guide to successfully producing written work for business and management degrees. The authors address the all-too-common pitfalls of essay assignments, as well as providing readers with a step-by-step programme to approach essay questions, both in coursework and exam contexts. New to the Second Edition: Relevance of writing skills to employability highlighted throughout Additional content on researching a topic New content on adapting writing for different audiences New content on academic writing tips Addition of useful websites Additional coverage of plagiarism More on critical evaluation More on changing requirements through different levels of study. Suitable for all business and management students looking to improve their essay writing skills. The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

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Huge numbers of people want to write for children, but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly comeptitive area. This inspiring and practical guide from acknowledged expert on children''s publishing Louise Jordan, will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd and appeal to commissioning editors, and, of course, your intended audience.

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Dr. Peter Hotez discusses how the antivaccine movement became a dangerous political campaign promoted by elected officials and amplified by news media, causing thousands of American deaths.Shortlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Awards by the Non-Obvious CompanyDuring the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one renowned scientist, in his famous bowtie, appeared daily on major news networks such as MSNBC, NPR, the BBC, and others. Dr. Peter J. Hotez often went without sleep, working around the clock to develop a nonprofit COVID-19 vaccine and to keep the public informed. During that time, he was one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic and was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his selfless work. He also became one of the main targets of anti-science rhetoric that gained traction through conservative news media.In this eyewitness story of how the anti-vaccine movement grew into a dangerous and prominent anti-science element in American politics, Hotez describes the devastating impacts it has had on Americans' health and lives. As a scientist who has endured antagonism from anti-vaxxers and been at the forefront of both essential scientific discovery and advocacy, Hotez is uniquely qualified to tell this story. By weaving his personal experiences together with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An updated edition of the essential guide for all scientists—from undergraduates to senior scholars—who want to produce prose that anyone can understand.  Scientific writing is often dry, wordy, and difficult to understand. But, as biologist and experienced teacher of scientific writing Anne E. Greene shows in Writing Science in Plain English, writers from all scientific disciplines can learn to produce clear, concise prose by mastering just a few simple principles. This short, focused guide presents roughly a dozen such principles based on what readers need to understand complex information, including concrete subjects, strong verbs, consistent terms, organized paragraphs, and correct sentence structure. Greene illustrates each principle with real-life examples of both good and bad writing and shows how bad writing might be improved. She ends each chapter with revision exercises (and provides suggested answers in a separate key) so that readers can come away with new writing skills after just one sitting. To help readers understand the grammatical terms used in the book, an appendix offers a refresher course on basic grammar.  For this second edition, Greene has incorporated the latest research on what makes writing effective and engaging and has revised or replaced exercises and exercise keys ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''What''s the harm in using humour to put across what is true?''Gluttony, lust, and hypocrisy are just a few of the targets of Horace''s Satires. Writing in the 30s BC, Horace exposes the vices and follies of his Roman contemporaries, while still finding time to reflect on how to write good satire and along the way revealing his own persona to be as flawed and bigoted as the people he attacks. Alongside famous episodes such as the fable of the town mouse and the country mouse, the explosive fart of Priapus, and the grotesque dinner party given by the nouveau-riche Nasidienus, these poems are stuffed full of comic vignettes, moral insights, and Horace''s pervasive humanity. They influenced not only Persius and Juvenal but the long tradition of English satire, from Ben Jonson to W. H. Auden. These new prose translations by John Davie perfectly capture the ribald style of the original.In the Epistles, Horace uses the form of letters to his friends, acquaintances, foremen, and even the emperor to explore questions of philosophy and how to live a good life; and in ''The Art of Poetry'' (the Ars poetica), he gives advice on poetic style that informed the work of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students will help students to build up their confidence through developing the key skills required for both academic study and clinical practice. Claire Craig introduces all the skills necessary to bridge the gap between study and practice, with a strong focus on the contextualisation of skills and their transferability to the clinical setting. Fundamental skills and principles for researching, processing information and for communicating and expressing findings are all covered, along with practical advice on: Organising your learning Accessing support Recording ideas and information Expressing ideas in writing Working with others. The guidance provided here will be invaluable for students and professionals in the health sciences, including social care, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and nursing. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

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'This was utterly brilliant and satisfying. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will be the best of the secret project novels, and it is easily one of Sanderson's finest books in his career' Novel NotionsFrom Number 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson - creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy - comes this gripping story set in the Cosmere universe told by Hoid, where two people from incredibly different cultures must work together to save their worlds from certain disaster. Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society - but she longs for even a single day as a normal person.Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero - a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone. Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds.If they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''This was utterly brilliant and satisfying. Yumi and the Nightmare Painter will be the best of the secret project novels, and it is easily one of Sanderson''s finest books in his career'' Novel NotionsFrom Number 1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson - creator of The Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn Saga, and countless bestselling works of science fiction and fantasy - comes this gripping story set in the Cosmere universe told by Hoid, where two people from incredibly different cultures must work together to save their worlds from certain disaster.Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society - but she longs for even a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero - a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone.Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Many students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree and Access courses struggle with the academic expectations required of them at this level. This book is written to support such students in adapting to self-directed study, understand the assessment process and how they can make the most of their learning opportunities. The authors also cover practicalities such as avoiding plagiarism, using their studies to become a reflective practitioner, and understanding the benefit of research and critical thinking. More than a generic study guide, this book is practice-based and will be of great benefit to health and social care students. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.

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Julie Nováková has compiled a representative selection of the current young generation of Czech science fiction and fantasy authors. Names such as Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík are well known to Czech readers and now the world audience can get acquainted with them. In addition to short stories, the book also contains excerpts from novels by Vilma Kadlečková and Martin Vopěnka. From the Land of Robots and Golems was published on the occasion of the Worldcon 2025 in Seattle, where it was a great success.Julie Nováková sestavila reprezentativní výběr současné mladé generace českých autorů science fiction a fantasy. Jména jako Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík jsou českým čtenářům dobře známá, nyní se s nimi může seznámit i světové publikum. Vedle povídek kniha obsahuje i úryvky z románů Vilmy Kadlečkové a Martina Vopěnky. Kniha From the Land of Robots and Golems vyšla u příležitosti pořádání Worldconu 2025 v Seattlu, kde měla velký úspěch.

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Exposed to a high-tech dust that can transport people from one dimension to another, three travelers must try to escape the totalitarian Philadelphia of 2118.When three people in Philadelphia inhale dust developed by a scientist who has discovered parallel universes, they are transported into an interdimensional no-man’s-land that is populated by supernatural beings. From there, they go on to an alternate-future version of Philadelphia—a frightening dystopian nation-state in which citizens are numbered, not named. How will they escape? In The Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories, introduced by Lisa Yaszek, you will find this world-bending story as well as five others written by Francis Stevens, the pseudonym of Gertrude Barrows Bennett, a pioneering science fiction and fantasy adventure writer from Minneapolis who made her literary debut at the precocious age of 17.Often celebrated as “the woman who invented dark fantasy,” Bennett possessed incredible range; her groundbreaking stories—produced largely between 1904 and 1919—suggest that she is better understood as the mother of modern genre fiction writ large. Bennett’s work has anticipated everything from the work of Philip K. Dick to Superman comics to The Hunger Games, making it as relevant now as it ever was.Francis Stevens (Gertrude Barrows Bennett, 1884-1948) was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hugo award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisin sharply examines modern society in her first short story collection.''The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation... Jemisin seems able to do just about everything''NEW YORK TIMES''Smart, sharp and very, very timely''I NEWSPAPER ''An important collection by a rising star'' GUARDIAN''Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold''ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY ''The most critically acclaimed author in contemporary science fiction and fantasy''GQ''One line from [Jemisin''s introduction] has tattooed itself on my mind, a sort of manifesto for her ongoing work and all the fiction I love: ''Now I am bolder, and angrier, and more joyful.'' I felt, after reading these stories, that I was too''NPR BOOKS''N. K. Jemisin is a powerhouse of speculative fiction. So, obviously, you need to read this new short story collection''BUSTLEN. K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful and acclaimed speculative fiction authors of our time. In the first collection of her evocative short fiction, Jemisin equally challenges and delights readers with thought-provoking narratives of destruction, rebirth, and redemption. In these stories, Jemisin sharply examines modern society, infusing magic into the mundane, and drawing deft parallels in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Midnight. A call out to an isolated farm on the outskirts of Oxford. A body shot at point-blank range in the kitchen. -------- ''One of the finest crime writers we have'' Mark Billingham ''Fawley is back and better than ever'' Shari Lapena ''Emotionally riveting, taut, and suspenseful'' Karin Slaughter It looks like a burglary gone wrong, but DI Adam Fawley suspects there''s something more to it. When the police discover a connection to a high-profile case from years ago, involving a child''s murder and an alleged miscarriage of justice, the press go wild. Suddenly Fawley''s team are under more scrutiny than ever before. And when you dig up the past, you''re sure to find a few skeletons... The sixth twisty, up-all-night thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling Cara Hunter. For fans of Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas and Lisa Jewell. -------- Everyone loves Cara Hunter ''An intelligent and immersive thriller with a gritty human story'' Janice Hallett, The Twyford Code''If you have not sampled Adam Fawley before, now is certainly the time'' Daily Mail''A mystery that is both satisfying and surprising'' Sunday Times Crime Club ''A great premise, tight plotting, and characters who live beyond the page'' JP Delaney, Playing Nice ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Calling all comic fans! This is the ultimate full-colour guide to creating action-packed comic books. Written by experienced comic book author, William Potter, and illustrated by top comic book artist, Juan Calle, this is the ultimate insider''s guide to comic book creation, packed with tips, techniques. It guides the reader through the process of drawing roughs, inking and colouring in easy-to-follow step-by-steps exercises. • Learn how to write, draw, ink, and bring to life comic scenes in easy-to-follow steps.• Create your own awesome cast of comic book characters, from charismatic heroes to monstrous villains and sinister criminal masterminds.• Harness advanced techniques such as dramatic use of perspective, engaging dialogue, and dynamic panel progressions.Perfect for budding comic book artists aged 8+.

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After twenty-three years, Orson Scott Card returns to his acclaimed bestselling series with the first true, direct sequel to the classic Ender''s Game.In Ender''s Game, the world''s most gifted children were taken from their families and sent to an elite training academy. At Battle School, they learned combat, strategy, and secret intelligence to fight a dangerous war on behalf of those left on Earth. But they also learned some important and less definable lessons about life.After the life-changing events of those years, these children—now teenagers—must leave the school and readapt to life in the outside world.Having not seen their families or interacted with other people for years—where do they go now? What can they do? Ender fought for humanity, but he is now reviled as a ruthless assassin. No longer allowed to live on Earth, he enters into exile. With his sister Valentine, he chooses to leave the only home he''s ever known to begin a relativistic—and revelatory—journey beyond the stars. What happened during the years between Ender''s Game and Speaker for the Dead? What did Ender go through from the ages of 12 through 35? The story of those years has never been told. Taking place 3000 years before ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game-adapted to film starring Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford-is the classic Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction novel of a young boy's recruitment into the midst of an interstellar war.In order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin lives with his kind but distant parents, his sadistic brother Peter, and the person he loves more than anyone else, his sister Valentine. Peter and Valentine were candidates for the soldier-training program but didn't make the cut-young Ender is the Wiggin drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training.Ender's skills make him a leader in school and respected in the Battle Room, where children play at mock battles in zero gravity. Yet growing up in an artificial community of young soldiers Ender suffers greatly from isolation, rivalry from his peers, pressure from the adult teachers, and an unsettling fear of the alien invaders. His psychological battles include loneliness, fear that he is becoming like the cruel brother he remembers, and fanning the flames of devotion to his beloved ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Achieves and delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender''s Game is a contemporary classic - New York Times''Card''s prose is powerful here, as is his consideration of mystical and quasi-religious themes. Though billed as the final Ender novel, this story leaves enough mysteries unexplored to justify another entry; and Card fans should find that possibility, like this novel, very welcome indeed.'' - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Children of the MindThe planet Lusitania is home to three sentient species: the Pequeninos; a large colony of humans; and the Hive Queen, brought there by Ender. But once again the human race has grown fearful; the Starways Congress has gathered a fleet to destroy Lusitania.Jane, the evolved computer intelligence, can save the three sentient races of Lusitania. She has learned how to move ships outside the universe, and then instantly back to a different world, abolishing the light-speed limit. But it takes all the processing power available to her, and the Starways Congress is shutting down the Net, world by world. Soon Jane will not be able to move the ships. Ender''s children must save her if they are to save themselves.The dazzling Ender series, which has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Lidstvo čelí hrozbě třetího útoku vojsk mimozemské civilizace, jejichž předchozím invazím se jen tak tak ubránilo díky zásahům geniálního velitele Mazera Rackhama. Armáda vnímá nutnost vychovat jeho nástupce, který by snad mohl odvrátit zkázu. Vhodným adeptem se zdá být chlapec Ender oplývající nadprůměrnou inteligencí a schopnostmi analytického myšlení. Už v šesti letech je odebrán rodině a nastupuje do Bitevní školy pro vojenské důstojníky, kde vystavován nejen musí dostát nejen náročným studijním nárokům a fyzickým zkouškám, ale také mnohým psychickým tlakům. Nezbývá však už mnoho času, než nepřítel znovu udeří… Román Enderova hra byl roku 2013 zfilmován s Asou Butterfieldem, Harrisonem Fordem a Benem Kingsleym v hlavních rolích. Orson Scott Card (*1951) Literárně debutoval roku 1978 sci-fi romány Hot Sleep a Capitol, po nichž následovala kniha Songmaster v žánru fantasy. Skutečně proslulým se však stal díky sérii nazvané Enderova sága. První díl Enderova hra získal ceny Hugo a Nebula. Jeho pokračování Mluvčí za mrtvé tato ocenění získalo o rok později a Card se tak stal jediným spisovatelem, který získal obě „trofeje“ ve dvou po sobě následujících letech. Série dále pokračuje dalšími pěti knihami a navazuje na ni i tzv. stínová řada. Filip Kaňkovský (* 1985) Vystudoval hru na klavír na ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The story progresses nimbly, with plenty of tension and excitement and Card''s usual well-developed characters'' - KIRKUS REVIEWS on EARTH UNAWARE''Literate prose and superlative characterisation . . . excellent'' - BOOKLIST on EARTH UNAWAREHUMANS THOUGHT THEY WERE ALONE IN THE GALAXY. UNTIL NOW.A hundred years before Ender''s Game, humanity is slowly making its way out to the planets of the solar system, exploring and mining asteroids.The ship El Cavador is far from Earth, in the deeps of the Kuiper Belt, beyond Pluto. When the ship''s telescopes pick up a fast-moving object coming in-system, they''re unsure what to make of it. Little do they know that this object is the most important thing to happen to the human race in a million years. It''s humanity''s first contact with an alien race. The First Formic War is about to begin.Book one of the First Formic War - a thrilling space adventure series set in the world of bestselling science fiction classic Ender''s GameBooks by Orson Scott Card:Alvin Maker novelsSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityEnder Wiggin SagaEnder''s GameSpeaker for the DeadXenocideChildren of the MindEnder in ExileHomecomingThe Memory of the EarthThe Call of the EarthThe Ships of the EarthEarthfallEarthbornFirst Formic War (with Aaron ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Americká říše se rozrůstá až příliš rychle a rozpory v domácí politice ji zároveň přivádějí na pokraj kolapsu. Válka slov mezi pravicí a levicí přechází do otevřené války, ačkoliv většina lidí chce jen žít dál v klidu. Bitva mezi ultramoderními zbraněmi na jedné straně a pěšími vojáky na straně druhé ničí města a začíná ovládat venkov. Nicméně drtivá většina, jež nechce nic jiného než ukončit krveprolití a vrátit zemi do časů mírové existence, disponuje vlastní technikou, zbraněmi a geniálními stratégy. Když se americký sen rozplývá v násilnostech, kdo dokáže zajistit, aby národ a vláda táhly za jeden provaz? A na čí stranu se postavíte vy?Orson Scott Card je výtečný vypravěč, jenž si svými sci-fi a fantasy romány získal miliony fanoušků a slova nesmírné chvály. Tentokrát se vydává vstříc přítomnosti a nabízí mrazivý pohled na možný průběh nové americké občanské války.

Objev podobné jako Říše - Orson Scott Card

''Delivers more than almost anything else within the science fiction genre, Ender''s Game is a contemporary classic'' - New York Times''An affecting novel full of surprises.'' - The New York Times Book Review on Ender''s GameTHE HUMAN RACE FACES ANNIHILATION An alien threat is on the horizon, ready to strike. And if humanity is to be defended, the government must create the greatest military commander in history.The brilliant young Ender Wiggin is their last hope. But first he must survive the rigours of a brutal military training program - to prove that he can be the leader of all leaders.A saviour for mankind must be produced, through whatever means possible. But are they creating a hero or a monster?Discover the bestselling, multiple award-winning classic - a groundbreaking tale of war, strategy and survival.Books by Orson Scott Card:Alvin Maker novelsSeventh SonRed ProphetPrentice AlvinAlvin JourneymanHeartfireThe Crystal CityEnder Wiggin SagaEnder''s GameSpeaker for the DeadXenocideChildren of the MindEnder in ExileHomecomingThe Memory of the EarthThe Call of the EarthThe Ships of the EarthEarthfallEarthbornFirst Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth UnawareEarth AfireEarth Awakens

Objev podobné jako Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card

The war for survival of the planet Lusitania will be fought in the heart of a child named Gloriously Bright.On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequininos and the Hive Queen could all live together; where three very different intelligent species could find common ground at last. Or so he thought.Lusitania also harbors the descolada, a virus that kills all humans it infects, but which the pequininos require in order to become adults. The Starways Congress so fears the effects of the descolada, should it escape from Lusitania, that they have ordered the destruction of the entire planet, and all who live there. The Fleet is on its way, a second xenocide seems inevitable.Xenocide is the third novel in Orson Scott Card''s The Ender Saga.

Objev podobné jako Xenocide - Orson Scott Card

Speaker for the Dead, the second novel in Orson Scott Card''s The Ender Saga, is the winner of the 1986 Nebula Award for Best Novel and the 1987 Hugo Award for Best Novel.In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War.Now, long years later, a second alien race has been discovered, but again the aliens'' ways are strange and frightening...again, humans die. And it is only the Speaker for the Dead, who is also Ender Wiggin the Xenocide, who has the courage to confront the mystery...and the truth.THE ENDER UNIVERSEEnder seriesEnder’s Game / Ender in Exile / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the MindEnder’s Shadow seriesEnder’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in FlightChildren of the FleetThe First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth AwakensThe Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)The Swarm /The HiveEnder novellasA War of Gifts /First Meetings

Objev podobné jako Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card

Children of the Mind is the fourth book in New York Times bestslling author Orson Scott Card's classic science fiction The Ender Saga--newly repackaged.The planet Lusitania is home to three sentient species: the Pequeninos; a large colony of humans; and the Hive Queen, brought there by Ender. But once again the human race has grown fearful; the Starways Congress has gathered a fleet to destroy Lusitania.Jane, the evolved computer intelligence, can save the three sentient races of Lusitania. She has learned how to move ships outside the universe, and then instantly back to a different world, abolishing the light-speed limit. But it takes all the processing power available to her, and the Starways Congress is shutting down the Net, world by world.Soon Jane will not be able to move the ships. Ender's children must save her if they are to save themselves.THE ENDER UNIVERSEThe Ender SagaEnder's Game / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the Mind / Ender in ExileEnder's Shadow seriesEnder's Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in FlightChildren of the FleetThe First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth AwakensThe Second ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Children of the Mind - Orson Scott Card

Druhý díl sedmisvazkové ságy o Alvinovi Tvůrci (první díl vyšel pod názvem Sedmý syn) nás opět zavádí do Ameriky minulého století. Ale je to jiný kontinent, než jaký jej známe my. Ve světě, který nám tak elegantně a s takovou invencí předkládá O. S. Card, šly dějiny poněkud jinudy. A co je nejdůležitější: v životě lidí mají své nezastupitelné místo "talenty". Magické schopnosti zaměřené k některým činnostem.Když mu bylo jedenáct let, viděl, jak bílí lidé vraždí jeho otce. Od toho dne se Indián Lola-šika stal žalostným opilcem. Jeho bratr, Te-kumsa, by chtěl bělochy z kontinentu vyhnat. Ale guvernér Bill Harrison osnuje proti Indiánům mnohem krutější plány. Když je začne uskutečňovat, mimoděk to vede k setkání Alvina juniora - výjimečného bílého chlapce se silnou magickou mocí - s Lola-šikou a Te-kumsou. A tak začíná další etapa Alvinovy výuky.

Objev podobné jako Rudý prorok - Orson Scott Card

Vracíme se na výcvikovou orbitální stanici, na které Mezinárodní flotila vychovává z nejnadanějších dětí budoucí velitele do války proti mimozemským agresorům. Země žije pod hrozbou opakovaného útoku termiťanů a ve slumech Rotterdamu živoří v partě nechtěných "spratků" maličké dítě s geniální schopností přežít - Fazolek. Svou chytrostí změní poměry všech malých dětí v celém městě, a proto není nijak překvapivé, že si jej všimnou vyhledavači talentů z Flotily. Nedlouho poté jej raketoplán odnáší na oběžnou dráhu, kde od prvních chvil naráží na jméno geniálního Andrewa "Endera" Wiggina. Je jen otázkou času, kdy se obě podivuhodné individuality setkají… Děj románu se odehrává paralelně se slavným románem Enderova hra a přináší nový a v mnohém překvapivý pohled na čtenářům dobře známé události, které by bez Fazolkova přispění probíhaly zcela odlišně. Ocenění: New York Times bestseller (Fiction, 1999) Užší výběr Locus Award (2000)

Objev podobné jako Enderův stín - Orson Scott Card

Vykoupení Kryštofa Kolumba sice není nejznámějším Cardovým dílem, ale mnozí ho pokládají za jeho nejvyzrálejší a možná i nejlepší román. Každý ví, jak zničující účinek mělo objevení Ameriky na tamní domorodé obyvatelstvo. Představte si tedy, že vědci z budoucnosti tuto tragédii pečlivě prostudovali a rozhodli se tok dějin změnit. Nejdříve je však nutné zjistit, co vlastně pohánělo Kolumba tak silně v jeho objevitelské snaze... A to je úkol pro dvojici pozorovatelů, manželský pár a později i pro jejich dceru. Kolumbus se v jejich očích proměňuje z dobře známé historické postavy v charismatického vůdce, hluboce věřícího člověka a muže mnoha předností i slabostí, které korespondují s dobovým chápáním světa. Zcela samostatný román Vykoupení Kryštofa Kolumba patří díky pečlivě a věrohodně vystavěným charakterům k vrcholným dílům science fiction s motivem cest v čase.

Objev podobné jako Vykoupení Kryštofa Kolumba - Orson Scott Card

Ender Wiggin is Battle School''s latest recruit. His teachers reckon he could become a great leader. And they need one. A vast alien force is headed for Earth, its mission: the annihilation of all human life. Ender could be our only hope. But first he must survive the most brutal military training program in the galaxy...

Objev podobné jako Ender's Game - Orson Scott Card

Discover limericks, narrative poems, acrostics and haiku with the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!Float off with James and his insect friends and learn how to use poetic language in stories and poems.These super fun activities will help you to:* Improve language and vocabulary skills* Develop the tools you need to write your own stories* Learn how to write with rhythm and rhyme, and practise performing your very own poems.Roald Dahl's Creative Writing will spark your creativity, build your confidence and inspire you through the wonderful worlds of Roald Dahl's best loved stories!Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!

Objev podobné jako Roald Dahl Creative Writing with James and the Giant Peach: How to Write Phenomenal Poetry - Roald Dahl

Úvodní svazek ročenkové řady známého autora nabízí čtenářům skvělou příležitost poznat kvalitu a rozmanitost současné aglo-americké fantastiky ve velmi umně sestaveném výběru, v němž se bok po boku objevují nejen mistři žánrů science fiction a fantasy, ale i nadějní nováčci, jejichž práce u nás dosud neznáme.

Objev podobné jako Nejlepší science fiction a fantasy 2010 - Jonathan Strahan

Druhý svazek ročenkové řady známého editora Jonathana Strahana nabízí čtenářům skvělou příležitost poznat kvalitu a rozmanitost současné angloamerické fantastiky ve velmi umně sestaveném výběru, v němž se bok po boku objevují nejen mistři žánrů science fiction a fantasy, ale i nadějní nováčci, jejichž práce u nás dosud neznáme. Těšit se můžete na česky dosud nepublikované povídky. Chybět nebudou práce dobře známých autorů fantastického žánru, ale poznáte i slavná jména budoucnosti. Představí se vám: Kniha je výběrem toho nejlepšího z roku 2011, dostane se vám tak sebrané smetany nejaktuálnějšího ražení v mohutném výběru talentovaného a cenami ověnčeného žánrového editora. A navíc v kvalitním překladu - mezi překladateli nechybí osvědčená jména jako Milan Žáček, Pavel Bakič, Petr Kotrle, Viktor Janiš, Daniela Orlando, Aleš Heinz či Roman Tilcer.

Objev podobné jako Nejlepší science fiction a fantasy 2011 - Jonathan Strahan

Learn how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion with Emmy-winning comedy writers Carol Leifer and Rick Mitchell. With a foreword by Carol Burnett. Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with. Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice. Leifer and Mitchell will walk you through how to: Properly write, phrase, and deliver your speech so you not only flatter your subject but also keep the rest of the audience interested (and maybe you’ll even get a standing ovation, but we can’t guarantee that—that would be cool, though, right?). Nail down how to get started so people actually pay attention to you (in a good way). Figure out how to deliver and perfect comedic nuances with a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Write a Funny Speech… - Carol Leifer, Rick Mitchell

Shortlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the EssayNamed a Best Book of 2018 by TIME, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Wired, Esquire, Buzzfeed, Paste, Bitch, Bustle, The Chicago Review of Books and iBooksAs a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as ‘masterful’ by Roxane Gay, ‘incendiary’ by the New York Times, and ‘brilliant’ by the Washington Post. With How to Write an Autobiographical Novel, his first collection of nonfiction, he secures his place as one of the finest essayists of his generation.How to Write an Autobiographical Novel is the author’s exploration of the entangling of life, literature and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him. In these interconnected essays he constructs a self, growing from student to teacher, reader to writer, and reckoning with his identities as a son, a gay man, a Korean American, an artist, an activist, a lover and a friend. He examines some of the most formative experiences of his life and America’s history, including his father’s death, the AIDS crisis, 9/11, the jobs that supported his writing – Tarot-reading, bookselling, cater-waiting for William F. Buckley – the writing of his first novel, Edinburgh, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Write an Autobiographical Novel - Chee Alexander

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Set 1 sounds with topics including swimming and camping. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: We Can All Swim! (Green Set 1 Non-fiction 2) - Gill Munton

Learn the craft of creating a page-turning romantasy novel in this easy-to-follow guide from writing expert and renowned author of The Savior’s Series, Jenna Moreci.In How to Write Romantasy, Moreci takes you from your first kernel of inspiration through the resolution of your novel, ensuring you hit all the key elements along the way. Chapters are organized around specific plot points, necessary skills, and common questions, covering topics such as building a fantasy framework, creating compelling characters, learning the art of the tease, and bringing home the happily ever after. Each chapter is followed by a summary that you can use for quick reference. You will learn:• How to marry the fantasy plot with the romantic storyline• How to write a marketable book that romantasy readers will love• How to create a shippable pairing that makes fans swoon• How to build romantic and physical chemistry• How to pace the story if you’re writing a seriesDelivered with a hefty dose of humor, Moreci’s clear and simple methods are accessible for writers of all experience levels. With How to Write Romantasy, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the genre and plenty of inspiration to build your very own romantasy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako How to Write Romantasy - Jenna Moreci

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1 and 2 sounds with topics including cooking and nature. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: Jam Tarts (Orange Set 4 Non-fiction 1) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1 and 2 sounds with topics including the park and the fairground. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: Yellow Set 5 Non-fiction books (Mixed Pack of 5) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1 and 2 sounds with topics including the park and the fairground. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: A Mouse in the House (Yellow Set 5 Non-fiction 5) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1, 2 and 3 sounds with topics including the seaside and bikes. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: Save the Whale (Blue Set 6 Non-fiction 1) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1, 2 and 3 sounds with topics including the seaside and bikes. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: On Your Bike (Blue Set 6 Non-fiction 3) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1, 2 and 3 sounds with topics including flying and space. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: Grey Set 7 Non-fiction books (Mixed Pack of 5) - Gill Munton

These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1, 2 and 3 sounds with topics including flying and space. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.

Objev podobné jako Read Write Inc. Phonics: A Job for Jordan (Grey Set 7 Non-fiction 1) - Gill Munton