Download or read book Outworld Cats written by Jack Lovejoy and published by D A W Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When two alien cats are stranded in a U.N. communication station in Earth orbit, they're captured by saboteurs who work for an industrial magnate. But the telepathic cats easily escape their captors once they've landed on Earth. Now they must help derail the industrial mogul's plan to bring down the entire space industry.
Download or read book The Stuff of Science Fiction written by Gary Westfahl and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While students and general readers typically cannot relate to esoteric definitions of science fiction, they readily understand the genre as a literature that characteristically deals with subjects such as new inventions, space, robot and aliens. This book looks at science fiction in precisely this manner, with twenty-one chapters that each deal with a subject that is repeatedly addressed in science fiction of recent centuries. Based on a packet of original essays that the author assembled for his classes, the book could serve as a supplemental textbook in science fiction classes, but also contains material of interest to science fiction scholars and others devoted to the genre. In some cases, chapters offer thorough surveys of numerous works involving certain subjects, such as imagined vehicles, journeys beneath the Earth and undersea adventures, discovering intriguing patterns in the ways that various writers developed their ideas. When comprehensive coverage of ubiquitous topics such as robots, aliens and the planet Mars is impossible, chapters focus on major themes referencing selected texts. A conclusion discusses other science fiction subjects that were omitted for various reasons, and a bibliography lists additional resources for the study of science fiction in general and the topics of each chapter.
Download or read book Now Playing on Outworld 5730 written by R. T. W. Lipkin and published by Eclipse Ink. This book was released on 2018-12-27 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now Playing on Outworld 5730 combines sci-fi, mystery, romance, Regency, and suspense into one thrilling read! If you can afford an elaborate vacation, you can spend your riches on an immersive experience on Outworld 5730. For Ephraim, it’s the ideal opportunity for revenge. For Violet, a job on the remote outworld is a last resort. But the two are drawn to each other—and drawn into the lethal schemes threatening to turn this into the deadliest of holidays. And Violet and Ephraim are destined to get caught up in all of it. The ensemble cast of abovestairs, belowstairs, and pangalactic characters in Now Playing on Outworld 5730 create a unique reading experience that lovers of Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, and the sci-fi novels of Connie Willis and Isaac Asimov are sure to enjoy. Start reading right now!
Download or read book The Immortal Renshai written by Mickey Zucker Reichert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Norse mythology, the third installment of the Renshai saga concludes the tale of three brothers caught in a dangerous magical confrontation, against which humans and elves must band together to preserve their worlds. After a cataclysmic magical confrontation that shakes the very roots of Midgard, elves and humans alike struggle to put the pieces of their lives back together. But with many among them cast out of their own world and stranded in the Outworlds, the chances of rescuing all those "lost" souls seems very slim. While elves can find those of their own race, they cannot track humans in the same way. Perhaps, if the powers of the elves, the human mages of Myrcidë, and the one surviving Kjempemagiska, the sorcerer Kentt, can be combined, they can bring back most of those lost in chaos. Saviar, Subikahn, and Calistin, the three Renshai brothers, must all face their own personal demons, as they attempt to find their destinies in this radically changed world. Even the royal family of Béarn will find everything they value placed at risk. Only if the brothers, their friends, family, allies, and former enemies can find a way to work together will they have any hope of healing Midgard and carving out the path to a better future for all.
Download or read book The Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science written by Frank McConnell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A member of the Pulitzer Prize jury, the late Frank McConnell helped science fiction gain standing as serious literature. His 16 essays herein were first presented as papers at the prestigious Eaton Conferences. Initially believing that science fiction is primarily one of many forms of storytelling, McConnell gradually recognized science fiction as a modern expression of Gnosticism, rejecting bodily concerns for an emphasis on spirituality.
Download or read book A Constellation of Cats written by Denise Little and published by Astra Publishing House. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy's finest tale-spinners present a brand-new collection of four-legged fiction that will catapult our favorite felines into space, time, and the many realms of the fantastic.
Download or read book Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cats in Space and Other Places written by BIll Fawcett and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space. The Feline Frontier. It has been said (by Mark Twain) that “If man could be crossed with the cat it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” In this volume we explore the many and manifest reasons why humans should voluntarily accord first place in space to their feline brethren. From Robert A. Heinlein’s “Ordeal in Space” in which the merest kitten confers the gift of courage on his human, to Cordwainer Smith’s “Ballad of Lost C’mell,” which answers the very question of what would be the outcome of the melding of human and cat, we offer here sixteen reasons why cats are Number One in our book. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book The Cluster Series written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 1799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Original and fascinating . . . entertaining and beautifully written,” the complete series from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Xanth Novels (Science Fiction Review). Seamlessly blending science fiction and fantasy, New York Times–bestselling author Piers Anthony presents an epic adventure series in a completely original universe. Cluster: In a battle to control the energy of the Milky Way galaxy, two adversaries of superior Kirlian auras—green-skinned Flint of Outworld and a female Andromedan agent—are irresistibly drawn to each other. Chaining the Lady: Melody of Mintaka, a direct descendant of Flint and his Andromedan mate, must save the Milky Way from the enemy Andromedans, who have discovered the secret of involuntary hosting—possessing another individual via a stronger aura. Kirlian Quest: With his hyper-intense Kirlian aura, Herald the Healer, an aural descendant of Flint and Melody, must unravel the secrets of the Ancients to defend against the Space Amoeba, a fleet of alien ships a million strong. Thousandstar: A new Ancient Site has been discovered, and in the competition to explore it, both host Heem of Highfalls and his transferee, Jessica of Capella, harbor secrets that may cost them their lives. Viscous Circle: The bloodthirsty Solarians, desperate to possess the secrets of the Ancient Site, target the Bands, strange and beautiful pacifist beings, and only Rondl has the knowledge to save his race from extinction.
Download or read book Science Fiction Canonization Marginalization and the Academy written by Gary Westfahl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-01-30 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction occupies a peculiar place in the academic study of literature. For decades, scholars have looked at science fiction with disdain and have criticized it for being inferior to other types of literature. But despite the sentiments of these traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized canonical texts, such as the Odyssey, and many traditionally canonical works contain elements of science fiction. More recently, the canon has been subject to revision, as scholars have deliberately sought to include works that reflect diversity and have participated in the serious study of popular culture. But these attempts to create a more inclusive canon have nonetheless continued to marginalize science fiction. This book examines the treatment of science fiction within the academy. The expert contributors to this volume explore a wide range of topics related to the place of science fiction in literary studies. These include academic attitudes toward science fiction, the role of journals and cultural gatekeepers in canon formation, and the marginalization of specific works and authors by literary critics. In addition, the volume gives special attention to multicultural and feminist concerns. In discussing these topics, the book sheds considerable light on much broader issues related to the politics of literary studies and academic inquiry.
Download or read book Witch Fantastic written by Michael D. Resnick and published by D A W Books, Incorporated. This book was released on 1995 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witches have generated fear and fascination down through the centuries. From a timeless coven gathering on All Hallow's Eve to an old woman brewing up the promise of love, to a witch and her cat with the power to rewrite history, here are 32 stories both legendary and modern-day.
Download or read book Black Cat Weekly 10 written by John Gregory Betancourt and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 1901 with total page 762 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #10. Carlton Clarke, the famed Chicago telepathic detective, returns to our pages with “The Broken Marconigram.” First published in 1915, this tale takes Clarke and Sexton, his “Watson,” to New Orleans in search of a friend who’s been kidnapped by a Satanic cult. These chronicles of the first “telepathic detective” originally appeared in newspaper syndication across the United States in 1908, and I continue to be impressed by them. There is much here for Sherlock Holmes fans to appreciate. Our roving mystery editor, Barb Goffman, has tracked down by gem by David Dean, “The Duelist.” Plus Hal Charles—the byline of writing team Hal Blythe and Charlie Sweet—contributes another solve-it-yourself mystery. Prolific pulp author Dale Clark—whose copyrights I purchased some years ago—makes his Weekly debut with a terrific World War II-era tale about an undercover F.B.I agent. I don’t think it’s ever been reprinted. And science fiction writer Murray Leinster (real name Will Jenkins) contributes one of his rare mysteries, “One Corpse, Guaranteed!” They don’t make titles like that any more! This issue’s mystery novel is a Bull-Dog Drummond tale by “Sapper.” See my introduction to for more info on this series and author. And that’s just the mysteries! For science fiction fans, we have “The Dangerous Scarecrow,” by Carl Jacobi—he was a member of the Lovecraft Circle, whose talents extended far beyond weird fantasy into science fiction. Plus I’ve snuck in another of my own tales, “Tap Dancing,” a gentle ghost story. I never truly understood it when other writers said some stories were “gifts” that just came to them—until this story came to me. George Scithers placed it in the 300th issue of Weird Tales. It was the best thing I had written at that point in my career, and I wrote it almost word for word in its final form in one sitting. Truly it was a gift. We have not one, but two science fiction novels—Eando Binder’s 1971 classic, The Secret of the Red Spot, and Stephen Marlowe’s Revolt of the Outworlders. Good stuff. Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries “One Corpse, Guaranteed!” by Murray Leinster [short story] “Thieves’ Blueprint,” by Dale Clark [short story] “Only Time Will Tell,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself short-short] “The Duelist,” by David Dean [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Bull-Dog Drummond’s Third Round, by Sapper [novel, Bulldog Drummond series] “The Broken Marconigram,” by Frank Lovell Nelson [short story, Carlton Clarke #9]] Science Fiction & Fantasy “Tap Dancing,” by John Gregory Betancourt[short story] “The Dangerous Scarecrow,” by Carl Jacobi [short story] Revolt of the Outworlds, by Stephen Marlowe [novel] The Secret of the Red Spot, by Eando Binder [novel]
Download or read book Way Out World written by Long John Nebel and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bizarre bestseller by the man who talks to time travelers, faith healers, Venusians, spiritualists and other denizens of THE WAY OUT WORLD EXTRA-SENSORY PERCEPTION...UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS...VISITS TO OTHER PLANETS...EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL VISITORS...HEALERS...REINCARNATION...SPIRITUALISM, MEDIUMS & MYSTICS...STRANGE CREATURES OF THE EARTH...TIME TRAVEL...UNUSUAL INVENTIONS For six years, “Long John Nebel” has been interviewing his “way out worlders” on his free-swinging radio and TV show. For instance you’ll meet Orfeo Angelucci, who followed a red glow that turned into two green balls with a voice coming from them, and his experiences with five-inch blondes. There’s Otis T. Carr, who will build you an “OTC-XI Circular Foil Spacecraft” for a mere twenty million dollars. You’ll be introduced to magician Dr. William Neff who faded away to invisibility on the Paramount Theatre stage and insisted he didn’t even know it happened! This provocative, fascinating book is the result of “Long John’s” 10,000 hours of interviewing people.
Download or read book Cats Undercover written by Ged Gillmore and published by deGrevilo. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tuck, Ginger and Minnie are three cats living a sweet life on a quiet farm. But catastrophe strikes with the arrival of two HORRIBLE humans: Mr & Mrs Pong. When Ginger and Minnie go missing one night, scaredy-cat Tuck sets off to find his friends - and that's when the adventure really begins... Cats Undercover will take you to an incredible world of secret agent catbots, savage sewer rats, puddles of poodle piddle and even an audition on Kitten's Got Talent. But can anything prepare our feisty felines for the Pongs' perilous plans back on the farm? [**WARNING** Read this book if you dare but fasten your seat belt first!] ___________________________________________ "Cats Undercover is every bit as snarky, funny and filled with rhyming and alliteration as the first book. Buy it for the middle-grader in your life and then read it yourself." - pop.edit.lit "A great read for middle graders who enjoy language play, funny adventures and, of course, love cats!" - The Children's Book Council of Australia ____________________________________________ Cats Undercover is the follow-up to the best-selling comedy Cats On The Run. It's a treat for fans of The Bad Guys, Bad Kitty, Klawde, Geronimo Stilton, Percy Jackson, Serafina, The Kid, Real Friends, Dork Diaries, Max Crumbly, and the Warriors series. Purrfect for ages 8 and upwards, this is crazy cat comedy at its best. Begin the adventure today! Search terms: Children's Cat Books, Children's General Humor Books, Children's Chapter Books, Children's Intermediate Readers Books, Children's Animal Stories, Children's Farm Animal Books, Children's Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, Children's Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery Books, Children's Halloween Books, Children's Humor, Children's Fiction Books on Animals, Cat, Dog & Animal Humor, Comedy, Books for boys aged 9-12, Books for girls aged 9-12, Books for pre-teens, Books for Animal Lovers, Adventure Stories for Children, Animal Adventure Books, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Funny Books for Children, Chapter Books, Cat Lovers, Gifts for Cat Lovers, Gifts for cat owners, Books for cat lovers, books for people who love cats, funny animal stories, funny animal books, funny books for reluctant readers, books for reluctant readers, kids books in a series, children's book in a series, kids book series, children's book series, funny stories for kids, funny stories for children, Ages 9-12, age 9-12. Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature
Download or read book Cluster written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in the sci-fi series “packed with exotic beings, ancient secrets, and futuristic worlds” from the New York Times–bestselling author (The Portalist). As Cluster opens, the alien envoy Pnotl of Sphere Knyfh seeks help from Sphere Sol in a shared galactic‐level crisis: Galaxy Andromeda has discovered the secret of energy transfer and intends to use it to steal the basic energy of the Milky Way Galaxy. Knyfh offers the secret of aura transfer on the understanding that Sphere Sol will spread the technology to help create a galactic coalition to find and defeat agents of Andromeda. Sol's highest‐Kirlian individual is Flint, a green‐skinned native of Outworld, who has a Kirlian aura of two hundred, an eidetic memory (useful for memorizing the complex equations of Kirlian transfer that he will need to communicate to other spheres). He has extraordinary intelligence and is highly adaptable. His mission is complicated, however, by the fact that he is pursued everywhere by a very high Kirlian female Andromedan agent and, somehow, the Andromedans are able to detect and trace Kirlian transfers. Flint embarks upon several missions to bring transfer technology to neighboring spheres, inhabiting various alien forms. His efforts are successful despite attacks and sabotage by the Andromedan agent. Through the conflict, however, the mutual attraction of their two vastly superior auras begins to undermine their individual loyalty to their own Spheres. Flint and a group of other entities recover the information that will allow them to detect and trace transfers, and a member of the group is revealed as the Andromedan agent. One result is the catastrophic destruction of the local habitat. Flint and his nemesis are transferred into alien Mintakan bodies to survive. Choosing to leave things with parity between their two galaxies, Flint and the Andromedan mate and remain together until their auras fade (which happens rapidly, since their physical bodies have been destroyed).
Download or read book Cats and Dogs written by Patrick McDonnell and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 1997-10 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the antics of Earl and Mooch, a cat and dog who take a vacation to the beach, get in trouble with the bulldog next door, and rescue a lost cat.
Download or read book The Cat written by Jean Johnson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in the national bestselling Sons of Destiny series, hailed by Jayne Ann Krentz as 'wildly entertaining.' Amara is wary of mages, they chased her out of her homeland. Yet there is something about the mage Trevan of Nightfall that Amara can't resist. But can he be trusted with her most fiercely guarded secret? Courting such a pretty yet prickly outlander won't be easy, but Trevan is determined to try. She may be fierce, proud, and from a different culture, but after all, he is the Cat, and none but the most fascinating and challenging of women could satisfy him?
