Download or read book Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and Other Possible Situations written by S. B. Divya and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A sickly biologist shuts herself off from the world and its deadly pollutants to research her beloved microbiota in peace--until a chance encounter drives her to venture out into an unliveable Bangalore. In a dystopian Arizona, a couple performs forbidden life-saving abortions amid the threat of tanks and drones, the strict report of automatic weapons and the spying eyes of neighbours. A young woman competes in a gruelling challenge, determined to win a place in a world where body modifications equal class, and earn the privilege of transcending gender. In this collection of 14 layered stories featuring dying cities, undying humans, cyborg racers and magic beetles, including the Nebula Award finalist Runtime, internationally acclaimed writer and data scientist S.B. Divya treads the line between the present and the future, while exploring the eternal conundrums of identity and love in speculative worlds."--

Download or read book Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and Other Possible Situations written by S.B. Divya and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2019-08-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sickly biologist shuts herself off from the world and its deadly pollutants to research her beloved microbiota in peace – until a chance encounter drives her to venture out into an unliveable Bangalore. In a dystopian Arizona, a couple performs forbidden life-saving abortions amid the threat of tanks and drones, the strict report of automatic weapons and the spying eyes of neighbours. A young woman competes in a gruelling challenge, determined to win a place in a world where body modifications equal class and grant people the privilege of transcending gender. In this collection of 14 layered stories featuring dying cities, undying humans, amorphous bodies, cyborg racers and magic beetles, internationally acclaimed writer and data scientist S.B. Divya treads the line between the present and the future, while exploring the eternal conundrums of identity and love in speculative worlds.

Download or read book Apex Magazine Issue 128 written by Renan Bernardo and published by Apex Publications. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strange. Beautiful. Shocking. Surreal. International futurists edition! Guest-edited by Francesco Verso. APEX MAGAZINE is a digital dark science fiction and fantasy genre zine that features award-winning short fiction, essays, and interviews. Established in 2009, our fiction has won several Hugo and Nebula Awards. We publish every other month. Issue 128 contains the following short stories, essays, reviews, and interviews. EDITORIAL From the Sense of Wonder to the Sense of Wander by Francesco Verso ORIGINAL FICTION Soil of Our Home, Storm of Our Lives by Renan Bernardo Robin's Last Song by Nina Munteanu Godmother by Cheryl S. Ntumy The synchronism of touch by Gabriela Damián Miravete Dreamports by Tlotlo Tsamaase Samsāra in a Teacup by Lavanya Lakshminarayan CLASSIC FICTION Aethra by Michalis Manolios Francine (draft for the September lecture) by Maria Antònia Martí Escayol NONFICTION Highlighting Trends in Indian SF in the Twenty-first Century by Tarun K. Saint REVIEWS Words for Thought: Short Fiction Review by A.C. Wise INTERVIEWS An Interview with Author Renan Bernardo by Marissa van Uden An Interview with Author Nina Munteanu by Rebecca E. Treasure An Interview with Artist Chiara Topo by Jason Sizemore

Download or read book Star Warriors of the Modern Raj written by Sami Ahmad Khan and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is one of the first books of its kind, one that investigates the role of mythology, technology and politics/ideology/materiality in Indian Science Fiction. Reads Science Fiction as existing in a flux generated by socio-historical forces, technological advances, and a mythological tradition, which leads to a more holistic understanding of Science Fiction and the society in which it is produced and consumed. It connects the world of the Science fiction text with the world(s) of the writer/reader, which generates Suvinian ‘cognitive estrangement’. It hybridises viewpoints from across the world, whether creative (i.e. it borrows from author interviews given to the writer) or critical perspectives (i.e. it transposes and fuses globally established theories/frameworks on Science Fiction).

Download or read book Communications Breakdown written by Jonathan Strahan and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting science fiction collection that looks at what future communication might look like and how our shifting relationships with technology could change this most human of capabilities. In Communications Breakdown, award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan asks some of the world’s best science fiction writers to consider how the very idea of communication might change in the future. Rich terrain for speculation, this anthology brims with human stories about the future face of our age-old need to connect. As cyberpunk pioneer William Gibson said, “The future is already here—it’s just not evenly distributed.” So what happens when inequalities keep the future from everyone’s front door? Who is in control? These stories show humanity’s ability to construct the best possible worlds while also battling our potential to inflict unlimited harm. Communications Breakdown features contributions from Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Famer Cory Doctorow, the winner of the Times of India AutHer Award Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Hugo Award winner Ian McDonald, as well as an interview with digital privacy activist Chris Gilliard by author and journalist Tim Maughan. Breaking down how we think about communication, Communications Breakdown calls readers to look at how vulnerable our modes of communication—and indeed, we ourselves—are. Contributors Elizabeth Bear, S.B. Divya, Cory Doctorow, Chris Gilliard, Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Ken Macleod, Tim Maughan, Ian McDonald, Anil Menon, Premee Mohamed, and Shiv Ramdas. Artwork by Ashley Mackenzie

Download or read book Science Fiction in India written by and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated, 2023 Teaching Literature Book Award Indian Science Fiction has evolved over the years and can be seen making a mark for itself on the global scene. Dalit speculative fiction writer and editor Mimi Mondal is the first SF writer from India to have been nominated for the prestigious Hugo award. In fact, Indian SF addresses themes such as global climate change. Debates around G.C.C are not just limited to science fiction but also permeate in critical discussions on SF. This volume seeks to examine the different ways by which Indian SF narratives construct possible national futures. For this looking forward necessarily germinates from the current positional concerns of the nation. While some work has been done on Indian SF, there is still a perceptible lack of an academic rigor invested into the genre; primarily, perhaps, because of not only its relative unpopularity in India, but also its employment of futuristic sights. Towards the same, among other things, it proposes to study the growth and evolution of science fiction in India as a literary genre which accommodates the duality of the national consciousness as it simultaneously gazes ahead towards the future and glances back at the past. In other words, the book will explore how the tensions generated by the seemingly conflicting forces of tradition and modernity within the Indian historical landscape are realized through characteristic tropes of SF storytelling. It also intends to look at the interplay between the spatio-temporal coordinates of the nation and the SF narratives produced within to see, firstly, how one bears upon the other and, secondly, how processes of governance find relational structures with such narratives. Through these, the volume wishes to interrogate how postcolonial futures promise to articulate a more representative and nuanced picture of a contemporary reality that is rooted in a distinct cultural and colonial past.

Download or read book The Best Science Fiction of the Year written by Neil Clarke and published by Night Shade Books. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 831 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Hugo Award-Winning Editor Neil Clarke, the Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year Collected in a Single Paperback Volume Keeping up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more—a task that can be accomplished by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to present the latest volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. The best science fiction scrutinizes our culture and politics, examines the limits of the human condition, and zooms across galaxies at faster-than-light speeds, moving from the very near future to the far-flung worlds of tomorrow in the space of a single sentence. Clarke, publisher and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, has selected the short science fiction (and only science fiction) best representing the previous year’s writing, showcasing the talent, variety, and awesome “sensawunda” that the genre has to offer.

Download or read book Machinehood written by S.B. Divya and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baksidestext: "Welga Ramirez, executive bodyguard and ex-special forces, is about to retire early when her client is killed in front of her. It's, 2095 and people don't usually die from violence. Humanity is entirely dependent on pills that not only help them stay alive but allow them to compete with artificial intelligence in an increasingly competitive gig economy. Machinehood is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that asks: if we won't see machines as human, will we instead see humans as machines?"

Download or read book Year 2000 Emergency Management written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Australia s Nuclear Policy written by Michael Clarke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s Nuclear Policy: Reconciling Strategic, Economic and Normative Interests critically re-evaluates Australia’s engagement with nuclear weapons, nuclear power and the nuclear fuel cycle since the dawn of the nuclear age. The authors develop a holistic conception of ’nuclear policy’ that extends across the three distinct but related spheres - strategic, economic and normative - that have arisen from the basic ’dual-use’ dilemma of nuclear technology. Existing scholarship on Australia’s nuclear policy has generally grappled with each of these spheres in isolation. In a fresh evaluation of the field, the authors investigate the broader aims of Australian nuclear policy and detail how successive Australian governments have engaged with nuclear issues since 1945. Through its holistic approach, the book demonstrates the logic of seemingly conflicting policy positions at the heart of Australian nuclear policy, including simultaneous reliance on US extended deterrence and the pursuit of nuclear disarmament. Such apparent contradictions highlight the complex relationships between different ends and means of nuclear policy. How successive Australian governments of different political shades have attempted to reconcile these in their nuclear policy over time is a central part of the history and future of Australia’s engagement with the nuclear fuel cycle.

Download or read book Conflict Management In The Middle East written by Steven L Spiegel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores efforts being made to create Russian-American cooperation in managing recurrent conflict in the Middle East. Theoretical, historical, and policy sections provide the framework for chapters that represent the most current, multinational thinking on issues of war prevention, crisis avoidance, and conflict resolution. The contributo

Download or read book Safety and Survival written by Nicky Dare and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-05 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are real. Disasters are real. The world is changing. And it is changing fast.The frequency of disasters has increased over the last few years. Between 1994 and 2013, which includes 6,873 natural disasters worldwide, which claimed 1.35 million lives or almost 68,000 lives on average each year, and affected 218 million people on average per annum during this 20-year period.*680,000 people died from earthquakes from 2000-2010. Since 1980, drought and famine has claimed more than 550,000 lives and affected more than 1.6 billion since 1980. Hurricanes and typhoons have affected 37 million people. There are 30,000 gun deaths each year in the U.S. alone. Almost 90% of businesses fail within 10 years and countless homes and families that suffer financial crisis.**This is the state of the world we live in. Complacency and denial are primary barriers that prevent people from surviving disasters. Our next generation needs to learn more about basic safety, personal safety and survival. When disaster strikes, can you survive for at least 72 hours? Do you have all your tools and supplies ready? If a financial disaster hits, is your family or organization prepared? How quickly can your organization get back to business after a major disaster? An organization that successfully recovers from a disaster enhances its reputation for reliability.The importance of preparing ourselves for disasters is universal. "Knowledge separates the survivors from the victims" Knowing what to do when disaster strikes is no longer a what if scenario in today's world. Now, in order to survive the once unthinkable situation, it's a necessity. Preparation is key. Confidence is essential. A contingency plan may make the difference between forging a new path forward or suffering the consequences of your inaction.Safety and Survival is designed to prepare you for life's uncertainties. The book tackles on many topics such as contingency plans and insights to prepare for uncertainties that help foster confidence and speed of making decision when disaster arrives. Author Ms. Nicky Dare uses her real-world insights to help educate people to navigate and survive the increasingly unpredictable world, while helping people make the right investments for wealth, health and personal well-being. Using real-world insights and experiences from Author Nicky Dare's life, this personal guide goes beyond common occurrences and forces you to rethink your definition of catastrophe. It will take you on a deep dive through some of life's most disastrous situations and gives you insights as to how to survive with your body, your mind, your finances, and your overall well-being intact. Inside, you'll find comprehensive details about:-Preparing today-Preparing for an active shooter situation-Creating a smart daily routine-Preparing for natural disasters and emergency situations-Ensuring your personal preparedness plan is solid-And everything you need to know preparing for disaster!*EM-DAT**various confirmed sources

Download or read book Apocalypse Earth written by James Martin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apocalypse: Earth is a fast and furious table top skirmish game for squad, platoon and company- size battles, suitable for 20mm miniatures. Each model represents an individual trooper, drone or vehicle and an average size battle will last 1 - 2 hours. Combat is fast and lethal, with an alternating units mechanic which encourages fluid tactical play - easy to learn but hard to master, this ruleset ensures fraught battles with mistakes savagely punished! Choose between the noble Atlantic Alliance, the stoic League Of European Nations, the numberless hordes of the Asian Communist Federation or the evil might of the Holy Soviet Empire in a world gripped by a savage and ceaseless war.

Download or read book Contingency Plans 113 Success Secrets 113 Most Asked Questions on Contingency Plans What You Need to Know written by Cynthia Forbes and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few Other Contingency Plans Titles Offer So Much. There has never been a Contingency Plans Guide like this. It contains 113 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Contingency Plans. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Gilmary M. Hostage III, Judicial Procedures Reform Act - Gold Clause Cases, Management Implementation of policies and strategies, Bay of Pigs Invasion - C.I.A. report, Lyceum (Classical) - Aristotle's Lyceum today, Operation Unthinkable, Business management - Implementation of policies and strategies, 352d Special Operations Group - Modern era, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (1968) - August 1981 strike, 1956 Hungarian Revolution - Fighting spreads, government falls, Contingency planning, Cancelled NFL games - 2011 owners lockout, Integrated master schedule - Evaluation of an IMS, Battle of Alam el Halfa - The Allied defences, Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as Secretary of State - Nomination and confirmation, 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony Technical aspects, Modafinil - Military and law enforcement, Crisis management - Business continuity planning, Black Mask (comics) - Roman Sionis, September 11 attacks advance-knowledge conspiracy theories - Iran, National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan, Douglas Haig - German Georgette offensive, Thames Television - Franchise loss, Ninth Air Force (World War II) - Overview, Rumours and conspiracy theories about the July 2005 London bombings - Economic effect, 506th Air Expeditionary Group, Contingency planning - In the United States, and much more...

Download or read book Apocalypse Imagining the End written by Alannah Ari Hernandez and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cancel The Apocalypse written by Andrew Simms and published by Little, Brown Book Group. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever get the feeling that things are falling apart? You're not alone. From bad banks to global warming it can all look hopeless, but what if everything could turn out, well, even better than before? What if the only thing holding us back is a lack of imagination and a surplus of old orthodoxies? In fascinating and iconoclastic detail - on everything from the cash in your pocket to the food on your plate and the shape of our working lives - Cancel the Apocalypse describes how the relentless race for economic growth is not always one worth winning, how excessive materialism has come at a terrible cost to our environment, and hasn't even made us any happier in the process. Simms believes passionately in the human capacity for change, and shows how the good life remains in our grasp. While global warming and financial meltdown might feel like modern day horsemen of the apocalypse, Simms shows how such end of the world scenarios offer us the chance for a new beginning.

Download or read book Avoiding the Apocalypse written by Marcus Noland and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2000-06-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Korean peninsula one of the greatest success stories of the postwar era confronts a famine-ridden—and possibly nuclear-armed—totalitarian state. The stakes are extraordinarily high for both North and South Korea and for countries such as the United States that have a direct stake in these affairs. This study, the most comprehensive volume to date on the subject, examines the current situation in the two Koreas in terms of three major crises: the nuclear confrontation between the United States and North Korea, the North Korean famine, and the South Korean financial crisis. The future of the peninsula is then explored under three alternative scenarios: successful reform in North Korea, collapse and absorption (as happened in Germany), and "muddling through" in which North Korea, supported by foreign powers, makes ad hoc, regime-preserving reforms that fall short of fundamental transformation.