Научная фантастика
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Crypt-City of the Deathless One
Only once could a man defy the deathless guardians of the Ancient's tomb-city deep in Ganymede's hell-forest and expect to live. Yet Ed Garth had to return, had to lead men to certain doom—to keep a promise to a girl he would never see again.
Stepping Through The Stargate
Explore the Stargate SG-1 universe as never before with the expertise and insight of noted professionals from a diverse range of fields: from archaeology to parasitology to science fiction, <I.STEPPING EM Stargateis a fascinating collection of essays that delve into every aspect of Stargate with the same humor and intellectual curiosity of the show itself.
Five Seasons Of Angel
The constellation of characters and themes created in Angel, the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, are explored in this collection of essays. A vampire author, a sex expert, a TV critic, a science fiction novelist, and Buffy writer Nancy Holder provide essays examining the different issues relating to the series, including Angelus as the prototypical high school bully, Angel as victim, Wesley's many transformations, how Spike fits into Angel, the takeover of Wolfram & Hart, and Lindsey's moral center.
Dragonwriter
When Anne McCaffrey passed in November 2011, it was not only those closest to her who mourned her death; legions of readers also felt the loss deeply. The pioneering science fiction author behind the Dragonriders of Pern® series crafted intricate stories, enthralling worlds, and strong heroines that profoundly impacted the science fiction community and genre.In Dragonwriter, Anne’s son and Pern writer Todd McCaffrey collects memories and stories about the beloved author, along with insights into her writing and legacy, from those who knew her best. Nebula Award–winner Elizabeth Moon relates the lessons she learned from Pern’s Lessa (and from Lessa’s creator); Hugo Award–winner David Brin recalls Anne’s steadfast belief that the world to come will be better than the one before; legendary SFF artist Michael Whelan shares (and tells stories about) never-before-published Pern sketches from his archives; and more.Join Anne’s co-writers, fellow science fiction authors, family, and friends in remembering her life, and exploring how her mind and pen shaped not only the Weyrs of Pern, but also the literary landscape as we know it.Contributors include:• Angelina Adams• David Brin• David Gerrold• John Goodwin• Janis Ian• Alec Johnson• Georgeanne Kennedy• Mercedes Lackey• Sharon Lee and Steve Miller• Lois McMaster Bujold• Elizabeth Moon• Charlotte Moore• Robert Neilson• Jody Lynn Nye and Bill Fawcett• Robin Roberts• Elizabeth Ann Scarborough• Wen Spencer• Michael Whelan• Richard J. Woods• Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
Conspiracy on Callisto
Revolt was flaring on Callisto, and Peter Duane held the secret that would make the uprising a success or failure. Yet he could make no move, could favor no side—his memory was gone—he didn't know for whom he fought.
Ahead of His Time
Sanjan Thome, the radioactive man, seals his own doom by striving to save the world from ultimate disaster!
Космическая Сага
Основное действие охватывает период становления и зарождения цивилизации на планете Земля начиная примерно за миллион лет до нашей эры. Миссионер Персей приносит частичку разумной жизни на густо цветущую, но такую безжизненную, по мнению Галактического Совета, планету. Теперь его задача наблюдать за тем, как она развивается и крепнет, и не допустить серьёзных отклонений от намеченного сценария. Что же ждет нас в конце концов? Восторжествует ли справедливость, увенчается ли успехом великолепно задуманный и с блеском претворяемый в жизнь Персеем мудрый план Тора и Афродиты или их ждет фиаско? Помогут ли возрожденные Земляне умирающей планете обрести вторую жизнь?! Обретут ли главные герои счастье и найдут свою любовь?! Будут ли Земляне жить в мире и гармонии или нас ждет череда кровавых конфликтов, экологическая катастрофа и полное истощение ресурсов планеты и неминуемая гибель? Обо всём об этом Вы сможете узнать, прочитав трёхтомник Космической Саги.
Sentient
From Eisner Award-winners Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer) and Gabriel Walta (The Vision)…WELCOME TO THE U.S.S. MONTGOMERY. When a separatist attack kills every adult on board a colony ship in deep space, it is up to VALARIE, the on-board A.I., to help the ship's children survive. But as they are pursued by dangerous forces, can Valerie become more than what she was programmed to be – a savior to these children? Sentient was nominated for a 2020 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series.
Уйти от пасности. Я еще вернусь
Книга является продолжением романа «Уйти от опасности», но может рассматриваться и как самостоятельное произведение, в котором рассказывается о новых приключениях главной героини Даши. Ей было поручено подобрать людей для переселения на Юпитер – в основном тех, для кого стать переселенцем было единственной возможностью уйти от опасности.