Author: Harry Harrison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
In 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' by Harry Harrison, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a dystopian world where ethics and engineering collide. Harrison's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The novel explores complex themes of morality, technology, and power, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of science fiction literature. With vivid illustrations included, the visual aspect of the book adds an additional layer of depth to the story, enhancing the reader's experience. Harry Harrison's unique storytelling ability shines through in this gripping sequel. Harry Harrison, a renowned science fiction author, draws on his background in engineering to create a believable and immersive world in 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer.' His expertise in both the literary and technological fields is evident in the meticulous attention to detail found throughout the book. Harrison's personal experiences and interests have undoubtedly influenced his writing, making this novel a standout addition to his impressive body of work. I highly recommend 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction with a focus on ethical dilemmas and advanced technology. Harry Harrison's skillful storytelling and compelling narrative make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.
Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)
Author: Harry Harrison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
In 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' by Harry Harrison, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a dystopian world where ethics and engineering collide. Harrison's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The novel explores complex themes of morality, technology, and power, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of science fiction literature. With vivid illustrations included, the visual aspect of the book adds an additional layer of depth to the story, enhancing the reader's experience. Harry Harrison's unique storytelling ability shines through in this gripping sequel. Harry Harrison, a renowned science fiction author, draws on his background in engineering to create a believable and immersive world in 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer.' His expertise in both the literary and technological fields is evident in the meticulous attention to detail found throughout the book. Harrison's personal experiences and interests have undoubtedly influenced his writing, making this novel a standout addition to his impressive body of work. I highly recommend 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction with a focus on ethical dilemmas and advanced technology. Harry Harrison's skillful storytelling and compelling narrative make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
In 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' by Harry Harrison, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through a dystopian world where ethics and engineering collide. Harrison's writing style is fast-paced and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with unexpected twists and turns. The novel explores complex themes of morality, technology, and power, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of science fiction literature. With vivid illustrations included, the visual aspect of the book adds an additional layer of depth to the story, enhancing the reader's experience. Harry Harrison's unique storytelling ability shines through in this gripping sequel. Harry Harrison, a renowned science fiction author, draws on his background in engineering to create a believable and immersive world in 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer.' His expertise in both the literary and technological fields is evident in the meticulous attention to detail found throughout the book. Harrison's personal experiences and interests have undoubtedly influenced his writing, making this novel a standout addition to his impressive body of work. I highly recommend 'Deathworld 2: The Ethical Engineer (Illustrated)' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking science fiction with a focus on ethical dilemmas and advanced technology. Harry Harrison's skillful storytelling and compelling narrative make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.
The Collected Works of Harry Harrison (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Harry Harrison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
The Collected Works of Harry Harrison (Illustrated Edition) is a comprehensive collection of the esteemed author's literary output. Known for his inventive science fiction stories and social commentary, Harrison's works are characterized by a blend of humor, action, and thought-provoking themes. This illustrated edition not only showcases Harrison's captivating storytelling skills but also includes visual representations that enhance the reader's experience. From satirical futuristic societies to thrilling alternate histories, this collection offers a glimpse into Harrison's versatile writing style and imaginative worlds. Readers will find themselves immersed in captivating narratives that explore complex issues with wit and insight.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
The Collected Works of Harry Harrison (Illustrated Edition) is a comprehensive collection of the esteemed author's literary output. Known for his inventive science fiction stories and social commentary, Harrison's works are characterized by a blend of humor, action, and thought-provoking themes. This illustrated edition not only showcases Harrison's captivating storytelling skills but also includes visual representations that enhance the reader's experience. From satirical futuristic societies to thrilling alternate histories, this collection offers a glimpse into Harrison's versatile writing style and imaginative worlds. Readers will find themselves immersed in captivating narratives that explore complex issues with wit and insight.
Harry Harrison - Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Harry Harrison
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Harry Harrison's 'Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' is a collection of his most renowned science fiction works, including 'The Stainless Steel Rat,' 'Make Room! Make Room!,' and 'A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!' Harrison's literary style in this boxed set is characterized by his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and thought-provoking social commentary. The works included in this collection exemplify Harrison's ability to blend elements of adventure, satire, and dystopian themes, making him a standout figure in the science fiction genre. Harry Harrison, a prolific science fiction author, draws inspiration from his background as a science fiction writer and editor, as well as his experiences during World War II. His unique perspective and imaginative storytelling have won him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. The 'Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' showcases Harrison's versatility and creativity as a writer, further cementing his legacy in the world of science fiction literature. Overall, 'Harry Harrison - Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' is a must-read for fans of science fiction looking to delve into the imaginative and captivating worlds created by one of the genre's most influential authors.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 684
Book Description
Harry Harrison's 'Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' is a collection of his most renowned science fiction works, including 'The Stainless Steel Rat,' 'Make Room! Make Room!,' and 'A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah!' Harrison's literary style in this boxed set is characterized by his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and thought-provoking social commentary. The works included in this collection exemplify Harrison's ability to blend elements of adventure, satire, and dystopian themes, making him a standout figure in the science fiction genre. Harry Harrison, a prolific science fiction author, draws inspiration from his background as a science fiction writer and editor, as well as his experiences during World War II. His unique perspective and imaginative storytelling have won him numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. The 'Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' showcases Harrison's versatility and creativity as a writer, further cementing his legacy in the world of science fiction literature. Overall, 'Harry Harrison - Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)' is a must-read for fans of science fiction looking to delve into the imaginative and captivating worlds created by one of the genre's most influential authors.
Deathworlds to Lifeworlds
Author: Valerie Malhotra Bentz
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110691868
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Deathworlds are places on planet earth that can no longer sustain life. These are increasing rapidly. We experience remnants of Deathworlds within our Lifeworlds (for example traumatic echoes of war, genocide, oppression). Many practices and policies, directly or indirectly, are "Deathworld-Making." They undermine Lifeworlds contributing to community decline, illnesses, climate change, and species extinction. This book highlights the ways in which writing about and sharing meaningful experiences may lead to social and environmental justice practices, decreasing Deathworld-Making. Phenomenology is a method which reveals the connection between personal suffering and the suffering of the planet earth and all its creatures. Sharing can lead to collaborative relationships among strangers for social and environmental justice across barriers of culture, politics, and language. "Deathworlds into Lifeworlds wakes people up to how current economic and social forces are destroying life and communities on our planet, as I have mapped in my work. The chapters by scholars around the world in this powerful book testify to the pervasive consequences of the proliferation of Deathworld-making and ways that collaboration across cultures can help move us forward." —Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and a Member of its Committee on Global Thought. "Recognizing the inseparability of experience, consciousness, environment and problematics in rebalancing life systems, this book offers solutions from around the world." —Four Arrows, aka Don Trent Jacobs, author of Sitting Bull's Words for A World in Crises, et al. "This unique book brings together 78 participants from 11 countries to reveal the ways in which phenomenology – the study of consciousness and phenomena — can lead to profound personal and social transformation. Such transformation is especially powerful when "Deathworlds" – physical or cultural places that no longer sustain life – are transformed into "lifeworlds" through collaborative sharing, even when (or, perhaps, especially when) the sharing is among strangers across different cultures. The contributors share a truly wide range of human experiences, from the death of a child to ecological destruction, in offering ways to affirm life in the face of what may seem to be hopeless death-affirming challenges." —Richard P. Appelbaum, Ph.D., is Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus and former MacArthur Foundation Chair in Global and International Studies and Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a founding Professor at Fielding Graduate University, where he heads the doctoral concentration in Sustainability Leadership. "Deathworlds is a love letter for the planet—our home. By documenting places that no longer sustain life, the authors collectively pull back the curtain on these places, rendering them meaningful by connecting what ails us with what ails the world." —Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., conservation activist and author "Deathworlds to Lifeworlds represents collaboration among Fielding Graduate University, the University of Łodź (Poland), and the University of the Virgin Islands. Students and faculty from these universities participated in seminars on transformative phenomenology and developed rich phenomenologically based narratives of their experiences or others’. These phenomenological protocol narratives creatively modify and integrate with everyday experience the conceptual frameworks of Husserl, Schutz, Heidegger, Habermas, and others. The diverse protocol authors demonstrate how phenomenological reflection is transformative first by revealing how Deathworlds, which lead to physical, mental, social, or ecological decline, imperil invaluable lifeworlds. Deathworlds appear on lifeworld fringes, such as extra-urban trash landfills, where unnoticed impoverished workers labor to the destruction of their own health. Poignant protocol-narratives highlight the plight and noble struggle of homeless people, the mother of a dying 19-year-old son, persons inclined to suicide, overwhelmed first responders, alcoholics who through inspiration achieve sobriety, unravelled We-Relationships, those suffering from and overcoming addiction or misogynist stereotypes or excessive pressures, veterans distraught after combat, a military mother, those in liminal situations, and oppressed indigenous peoples who still make available their liberating spirituality. Transformative phenomenology exemplifies that generous responsiveness to the ethical summons to solidarity to which Levinas’s Other invites us." —Michael Barber, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, St. Louis University. He has authored seven books and more than 80 articles in the general area of phenomenology and the social world. He is editor of Schützian Research, an annual interdisciplinary journal. "This book helps us notice the Deathworlds that surround us and advocates for their de-naturalization. Its central claim is that the ten virtues of the transformative phenomenologist allow us to do so by changing ourselves and the worlds we live in. In this light, the book is an outstanding presentation of the international movement known as "transformative phenomenology." It makes groundbreaking contributions to a tradition in which some of the authors are considered the main referents. Also, it offers an innovative understanding of Alfred Schutz’s philosophy of the Lifeworld and a fruitful application of Van Manen’s method of written protocols." —Carlos Belvedere, Ph.D., Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Buenos Aires" "Moving beyond the social phenomenology carved out by Alfred Schütz, this impressive volume of action-based experiential research displays the efficacy of applying phenomenological protocols to explore Deathworlds, the tacit side of the foundational conception of Lifeworlds. Over twenty-one chapters, plus an epilogue, readers are transported by the train of Transformative Phenomenology, created during what’s been called the Silver Age of Phenomenology (1996 – present) at the Fielding Graduate University. An international amalgam of students and faculty from universities in Poland, the United States, the Virigin Islands, Canada, and socio-cultural locations throughout the world harnessed their collective energy to advance the practical call of phenomenology as a pathway to meaning-making through rich descriptions of lived experience. Topics include dwelling with strangers, dealing with trash, walking with the homeless, death of a young person, overcoming colonialism, precognition, environmental destruction, and so much more. The research collection enhances what counts as phenomenological inquiry, while remaining respectful of Edmund Husserl’s philosophical roots." —David Rehorick, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of New Brunswick (Canada) & Professor Emeritus, Fielding Graduate University (U.S.A.), Vancouver, British Columbia.
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110691868
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Deathworlds are places on planet earth that can no longer sustain life. These are increasing rapidly. We experience remnants of Deathworlds within our Lifeworlds (for example traumatic echoes of war, genocide, oppression). Many practices and policies, directly or indirectly, are "Deathworld-Making." They undermine Lifeworlds contributing to community decline, illnesses, climate change, and species extinction. This book highlights the ways in which writing about and sharing meaningful experiences may lead to social and environmental justice practices, decreasing Deathworld-Making. Phenomenology is a method which reveals the connection between personal suffering and the suffering of the planet earth and all its creatures. Sharing can lead to collaborative relationships among strangers for social and environmental justice across barriers of culture, politics, and language. "Deathworlds into Lifeworlds wakes people up to how current economic and social forces are destroying life and communities on our planet, as I have mapped in my work. The chapters by scholars around the world in this powerful book testify to the pervasive consequences of the proliferation of Deathworld-making and ways that collaboration across cultures can help move us forward." —Saskia Sassen is the Robert S. Lynd Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and a Member of its Committee on Global Thought. "Recognizing the inseparability of experience, consciousness, environment and problematics in rebalancing life systems, this book offers solutions from around the world." —Four Arrows, aka Don Trent Jacobs, author of Sitting Bull's Words for A World in Crises, et al. "This unique book brings together 78 participants from 11 countries to reveal the ways in which phenomenology – the study of consciousness and phenomena — can lead to profound personal and social transformation. Such transformation is especially powerful when "Deathworlds" – physical or cultural places that no longer sustain life – are transformed into "lifeworlds" through collaborative sharing, even when (or, perhaps, especially when) the sharing is among strangers across different cultures. The contributors share a truly wide range of human experiences, from the death of a child to ecological destruction, in offering ways to affirm life in the face of what may seem to be hopeless death-affirming challenges." —Richard P. Appelbaum, Ph.D., is Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus and former MacArthur Foundation Chair in Global and International Studies and Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is also a founding Professor at Fielding Graduate University, where he heads the doctoral concentration in Sustainability Leadership. "Deathworlds is a love letter for the planet—our home. By documenting places that no longer sustain life, the authors collectively pull back the curtain on these places, rendering them meaningful by connecting what ails us with what ails the world." —Katrina S. Rogers, Ph.D., conservation activist and author "Deathworlds to Lifeworlds represents collaboration among Fielding Graduate University, the University of Łodź (Poland), and the University of the Virgin Islands. Students and faculty from these universities participated in seminars on transformative phenomenology and developed rich phenomenologically based narratives of their experiences or others’. These phenomenological protocol narratives creatively modify and integrate with everyday experience the conceptual frameworks of Husserl, Schutz, Heidegger, Habermas, and others. The diverse protocol authors demonstrate how phenomenological reflection is transformative first by revealing how Deathworlds, which lead to physical, mental, social, or ecological decline, imperil invaluable lifeworlds. Deathworlds appear on lifeworld fringes, such as extra-urban trash landfills, where unnoticed impoverished workers labor to the destruction of their own health. Poignant protocol-narratives highlight the plight and noble struggle of homeless people, the mother of a dying 19-year-old son, persons inclined to suicide, overwhelmed first responders, alcoholics who through inspiration achieve sobriety, unravelled We-Relationships, those suffering from and overcoming addiction or misogynist stereotypes or excessive pressures, veterans distraught after combat, a military mother, those in liminal situations, and oppressed indigenous peoples who still make available their liberating spirituality. Transformative phenomenology exemplifies that generous responsiveness to the ethical summons to solidarity to which Levinas’s Other invites us." —Michael Barber, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, St. Louis University. He has authored seven books and more than 80 articles in the general area of phenomenology and the social world. He is editor of Schützian Research, an annual interdisciplinary journal. "This book helps us notice the Deathworlds that surround us and advocates for their de-naturalization. Its central claim is that the ten virtues of the transformative phenomenologist allow us to do so by changing ourselves and the worlds we live in. In this light, the book is an outstanding presentation of the international movement known as "transformative phenomenology." It makes groundbreaking contributions to a tradition in which some of the authors are considered the main referents. Also, it offers an innovative understanding of Alfred Schutz’s philosophy of the Lifeworld and a fruitful application of Van Manen’s method of written protocols." —Carlos Belvedere, Ph.D., Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Buenos Aires" "Moving beyond the social phenomenology carved out by Alfred Schütz, this impressive volume of action-based experiential research displays the efficacy of applying phenomenological protocols to explore Deathworlds, the tacit side of the foundational conception of Lifeworlds. Over twenty-one chapters, plus an epilogue, readers are transported by the train of Transformative Phenomenology, created during what’s been called the Silver Age of Phenomenology (1996 – present) at the Fielding Graduate University. An international amalgam of students and faculty from universities in Poland, the United States, the Virigin Islands, Canada, and socio-cultural locations throughout the world harnessed their collective energy to advance the practical call of phenomenology as a pathway to meaning-making through rich descriptions of lived experience. Topics include dwelling with strangers, dealing with trash, walking with the homeless, death of a young person, overcoming colonialism, precognition, environmental destruction, and so much more. The research collection enhances what counts as phenomenological inquiry, while remaining respectful of Edmund Husserl’s philosophical roots." —David Rehorick, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of New Brunswick (Canada) & Professor Emeritus, Fielding Graduate University (U.S.A.), Vancouver, British Columbia.
Deathworld Two
Author: Harry Harrison
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575115939
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
The planet was unknown¿ a savagely primitive place where every man had to kill every other man - or live as a slave. The inhabitants lived in the early Bronze Age one minute, and in the early Machine Age the next. Technology had degenerated into a number of mysteries jealously guarded by separate brotherhoods. But Jason dinAlt was a gambler. He realised that if he was ever going to get a winning hand in this game, the brotherhoods would need a shuffle¿
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575115939
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
The planet was unknown¿ a savagely primitive place where every man had to kill every other man - or live as a slave. The inhabitants lived in the early Bronze Age one minute, and in the early Machine Age the next. Technology had degenerated into a number of mysteries jealously guarded by separate brotherhoods. But Jason dinAlt was a gambler. He realised that if he was ever going to get a winning hand in this game, the brotherhoods would need a shuffle¿
The Watchman Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seventh-Day Adventists
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Seventh-Day Adventists
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
The Cosmic Computer
Author: H. Beam Piper
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Conn Maxwell is designated to travel to Earth from the colony world of Poictesme, a world desperate for regeneration following an intersystem war, to try and identify the location of the super computer Merlin, which many of the colonists believe is hidden somewhere on the planet and which they see as their salvation.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Conn Maxwell is designated to travel to Earth from the colony world of Poictesme, a world desperate for regeneration following an intersystem war, to try and identify the location of the super computer Merlin, which many of the colonists believe is hidden somewhere on the planet and which they see as their salvation.
Contemporary Authors New Revision
Author: Pamela Dear
Publisher: Contemporary Authors New Revis
ISBN: 9780787630942
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the world's most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.
Publisher: Contemporary Authors New Revis
ISBN: 9780787630942
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the world's most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.
The Middle Ages in Literature for Youth
Author: Rebecca Barnhouse
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810849167
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Writers of both fiction and non-fiction have long been fascinated by the Middle Ages, and this guide summarizes and evaluates more than 500 picture books, novels, nonfiction, and reference books that have been written for readers in grades K - 12. It also offers professional resources for educators and suggestions for classroom activities.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810849167
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Writers of both fiction and non-fiction have long been fascinated by the Middle Ages, and this guide summarizes and evaluates more than 500 picture books, novels, nonfiction, and reference books that have been written for readers in grades K - 12. It also offers professional resources for educators and suggestions for classroom activities.