Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671721350
Category : Science fiction, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Gathers favorite Hugo Award-winning stories by George R.R. Martin, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Harlan Ellison, Anne McCaffrey, Larry Niven, and Daniel Keyes
The Super Hugos
Author: Isaac Asimov
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671721350
Category : Science fiction, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Gathers favorite Hugo Award-winning stories by George R.R. Martin, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Harlan Ellison, Anne McCaffrey, Larry Niven, and Daniel Keyes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671721350
Category : Science fiction, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
Gathers favorite Hugo Award-winning stories by George R.R. Martin, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Harlan Ellison, Anne McCaffrey, Larry Niven, and Daniel Keyes
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Author: Brian Selznick
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 1407166573
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life are put in jeopardy. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettable new world!
Publisher: Scholastic
ISBN: 1407166573
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An orphan and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station. He desperately believes a broken automaton will make his dreams come true. But when his world collides with an eccentric girl and a bitter old man, Hugo's undercover life are put in jeopardy. Turn the pages, follow the illustrations and enter an unforgettable new world!
The Raven Tower
Author: Ann Leckie
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316388718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy Provenance
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316388718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy Provenance
Hugo and Nebula Award Winners from Asimov's Science Fiction
Author: Sheila Williams
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
ISBN: 9780517124109
Category : Science fiction, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
This brand new collection of super (and award-winning) science fiction stories and novellas--the first to present winners of both Hugo and Nebula awards in the same volume--features works by such noted authors as Terry Bisson, John Varley, George R.R. Martin, Connie Willis, Robert Silverberg, Greg Bear, and others.
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
ISBN: 9780517124109
Category : Science fiction, American.
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
This brand new collection of super (and award-winning) science fiction stories and novellas--the first to present winners of both Hugo and Nebula awards in the same volume--features works by such noted authors as Terry Bisson, John Varley, George R.R. Martin, Connie Willis, Robert Silverberg, Greg Bear, and others.
Gladiator
Author: Philip Wylie
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Gladiator, first published in 1930, tells the story of Hugo Danner, who is given superhuman speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence by his father as an experiment in creating a better human. We follow Hugo throughout his life viewed from his perspective, from childhood, when Hugo first discovers he’s different from others, to adulthood, as Hugo tries to find a positive outlet for his abilities around the time of the first World War. Gladiator has been made into a 1938 comedy movie, and is thought to be the inspiration for the Superman comic books—though this has not been confirmed.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Gladiator, first published in 1930, tells the story of Hugo Danner, who is given superhuman speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence by his father as an experiment in creating a better human. We follow Hugo throughout his life viewed from his perspective, from childhood, when Hugo first discovers he’s different from others, to adulthood, as Hugo tries to find a positive outlet for his abilities around the time of the first World War. Gladiator has been made into a 1938 comedy movie, and is thought to be the inspiration for the Superman comic books—though this has not been confirmed.
Hugo and the Impossible Thing
Author: Renée Felice Smith
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593204638
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Hugo has one goal - to conquer the Impossible Thing. At the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593204638
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Hugo has one goal - to conquer the Impossible Thing. At the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501139231
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501139231
Category : FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The epic adventures Evelyn creates over the course of a lifetime will leave every reader mesmerized. This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.
The New Hugo Winners
Author: Gregory Benford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671878528
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since 1953, the annual Hugo Awards presented at the World Science Fiction Convention have been as coveted by SF writers as is the Oscar in the motion picture field--and SF fans recognize it as a certain indicator of the finest in science fiction. Now bestselling author Gregory Benford presents the Hugo winners for 1992, 1993, and 1994 in a book that will be a must-buy for all SF readers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671878528
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since 1953, the annual Hugo Awards presented at the World Science Fiction Convention have been as coveted by SF writers as is the Oscar in the motion picture field--and SF fans recognize it as a certain indicator of the finest in science fiction. Now bestselling author Gregory Benford presents the Hugo winners for 1992, 1993, and 1994 in a book that will be a must-buy for all SF readers.
Hugo Ortega's Street Food of Mexico
Author: Hugo Ortega
Publisher: Bright Sky Publishing
ISBN: 9781936474738
Category : Cooking, Mexican
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An award-winning chef presents street food recipes that represent the best of traditional Mexican cooking, including octopus cocktail, deep-fried fish tacos, and empanadas stuffed with shrimp.
Publisher: Bright Sky Publishing
ISBN: 9781936474738
Category : Cooking, Mexican
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An award-winning chef presents street food recipes that represent the best of traditional Mexican cooking, including octopus cocktail, deep-fried fish tacos, and empanadas stuffed with shrimp.
Hugo and the Really, Really, Really Long String
Author: Bob Boyle
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780375834233
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780375834233
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
No Marketing Blurb