Author: Michael Bishop
Publisher: Fairwood Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This retrospective Michael Bishop collection of fifty short pieces (thirty-four stories, fifteen poems or prose-poems, and one amusing Moon-based play about writing SF, "The Grape Jelly and Mustard Method") spans the author's entire career, from "Asytages's Dream," written while Bishop was a college student, to "Yahweh's Hour," an acerbic but moving work of science-fantasy political satire composed in 2020. The collection's most distinctive attribute, however, lies in the fact that no contribution is longer than 3,000 words and most are shorter, a kind of Palm-of-the-Hand Stories for lovers of short fiction, heartfelt pieces that afford the reader as much meat as they do flash. "A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals," set on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, embodies a requiem for the entire human species. "Philip K. Dick is dead, a lass" memorializes in verse science fiction's preeminent bard of the reality breakdown." "Love's Heresy" and "The Library of Babble" appear to be channeling the labyrinthine mind of Jorge Luis Borges, albeit with surprising jinks all their own. And the list of narrative explorations grows and grows . . . Humor and horror, music and whimsy, primates and pathology, mice and men, religion and rebellion: these stories and poems cover the waterfront of human experience while acknowledging the singularity of each human life.
A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals
Author: Michael Bishop
Publisher: Fairwood Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This retrospective Michael Bishop collection of fifty short pieces (thirty-four stories, fifteen poems or prose-poems, and one amusing Moon-based play about writing SF, "The Grape Jelly and Mustard Method") spans the author's entire career, from "Asytages's Dream," written while Bishop was a college student, to "Yahweh's Hour," an acerbic but moving work of science-fantasy political satire composed in 2020. The collection's most distinctive attribute, however, lies in the fact that no contribution is longer than 3,000 words and most are shorter, a kind of Palm-of-the-Hand Stories for lovers of short fiction, heartfelt pieces that afford the reader as much meat as they do flash. "A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals," set on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, embodies a requiem for the entire human species. "Philip K. Dick is dead, a lass" memorializes in verse science fiction's preeminent bard of the reality breakdown." "Love's Heresy" and "The Library of Babble" appear to be channeling the labyrinthine mind of Jorge Luis Borges, albeit with surprising jinks all their own. And the list of narrative explorations grows and grows . . . Humor and horror, music and whimsy, primates and pathology, mice and men, religion and rebellion: these stories and poems cover the waterfront of human experience while acknowledging the singularity of each human life.
Publisher: Fairwood Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This retrospective Michael Bishop collection of fifty short pieces (thirty-four stories, fifteen poems or prose-poems, and one amusing Moon-based play about writing SF, "The Grape Jelly and Mustard Method") spans the author's entire career, from "Asytages's Dream," written while Bishop was a college student, to "Yahweh's Hour," an acerbic but moving work of science-fantasy political satire composed in 2020. The collection's most distinctive attribute, however, lies in the fact that no contribution is longer than 3,000 words and most are shorter, a kind of Palm-of-the-Hand Stories for lovers of short fiction, heartfelt pieces that afford the reader as much meat as they do flash. "A Few Last Words for the Late Immortals," set on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, embodies a requiem for the entire human species. "Philip K. Dick is dead, a lass" memorializes in verse science fiction's preeminent bard of the reality breakdown." "Love's Heresy" and "The Library of Babble" appear to be channeling the labyrinthine mind of Jorge Luis Borges, albeit with surprising jinks all their own. And the list of narrative explorations grows and grows . . . Humor and horror, music and whimsy, primates and pathology, mice and men, religion and rebellion: these stories and poems cover the waterfront of human experience while acknowledging the singularity of each human life.
Analog Science Fiction/science Fact
Michael Bishop
The Immortals
Author: Jaylen B.T. Kroupa
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483648370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Rick Ferno is descended from King Arthur, hes the son of the sky Dragon, and prophesized future King of the planet. On top of all that, hes destined to fight a powerful Dragon known as Pavane, for the fate of the universe. Oh, and hes fourteen. The battle of the Dragons has exploded over the last several months, with Pavanes army growing in numbers, and surrounding every stronghold. Rick and his friends must soon leave school to embark on another long and perilous journey, to the most unreachable places on earth. The four seem focused and determined, but Rick has been bitten by the love bug, and Dawn struggles with the thought of joining her father. Young Rick soon discovers that there is a riddle-like prophecy concerning him, but what he finds doesnt put his mind to ease. Then, when things start to look up, Pavane appears at the school with a dire warning for his enemies. The Immortals are coming Brilliantly narrated, fast-paced, and hilariously documented, the story of Rick Ferno lives on in Kroupas second book; The Immortals. With a brand-new plethora of characters and terrifying monsters, the world of these extraordinary teens grows even more unpredictable. Succeeding The Breath Of A Dragon, this story grabs the imagination and pulls it to the electrifying finish.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483648370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Rick Ferno is descended from King Arthur, hes the son of the sky Dragon, and prophesized future King of the planet. On top of all that, hes destined to fight a powerful Dragon known as Pavane, for the fate of the universe. Oh, and hes fourteen. The battle of the Dragons has exploded over the last several months, with Pavanes army growing in numbers, and surrounding every stronghold. Rick and his friends must soon leave school to embark on another long and perilous journey, to the most unreachable places on earth. The four seem focused and determined, but Rick has been bitten by the love bug, and Dawn struggles with the thought of joining her father. Young Rick soon discovers that there is a riddle-like prophecy concerning him, but what he finds doesnt put his mind to ease. Then, when things start to look up, Pavane appears at the school with a dire warning for his enemies. The Immortals are coming Brilliantly narrated, fast-paced, and hilariously documented, the story of Rick Ferno lives on in Kroupas second book; The Immortals. With a brand-new plethora of characters and terrifying monsters, the world of these extraordinary teens grows even more unpredictable. Succeeding The Breath Of A Dragon, this story grabs the imagination and pulls it to the electrifying finish.
Popular Periodical Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1264
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1264
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Science Fact and Science Fiction
Author: Brian Stableford
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135923736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135923736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works speculating on the future. As scientific developments alter expectations for the future, the literature absorbs, uses, and adapts such contextual visions. The goal of the Encyclopedia is not to present a catalog of sciences and their application in literary fiction, but rather to study the ongoing flow and counterflow of influences, including how fictional representations of science affect how we view its practice and disciplines. Although the main focus is on literature, other forms of science fiction, including film and video games, are explored and, because science is an international matter, works from non-English speaking countries are discussed as needed.
Dawn of the Immortals
Author: Draven M.
Publisher: Editingle Indie House
ISBN: 819513775X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In a world where darkness reigns and secrets lurk in the shadows, Salem Dregan is a man haunted by his past. Captured and tortured by the ruthless vampire king, he emerges from captivity as nothing more than a broken shell of his former self. With the help of Remus Ducar, Salem manages to escape but finds himself forever imprisoned by his own thoughts, living a life of seclusion. Nonetheless, fate has other plans for Salem when he crosses paths with Irina Miller, a woman whose presence draws him in like a moth to a flame. As much as he longs for happiness, Salem knows the dangers of allowing Irina into his life, especially when the vampire king discovers he still breathes. Will Salem seize the opportunity for a second chance at happiness, or will he remain trapped in the shadows of his past? Meanwhile, Irina Miller’s sole ambition is to secure an internship with the esteemed Dr. Deborah Faulk. However, her world crumbles when she encounters a mysterious classmate who fills her with inexplicable dread. The truth about him sends shivers down her spine and unravels her reality. When danger lurks on the horizon, Irina finds herself rescued by an enigmatic figure who dwells in the realm of darkness. Fate intervenes as Irina lands at the doorstep of her enigmatic savior from that perilous night. She discovers that he not only walks in darkness but may hold the key to an enthralling but perilous future. Will Irina defy reason and gamble on the unknown, or will she opt for a safer path, leaving her yearning for a life untamed? ‘Dawn of the Immortals’ is a gripping tale of love, danger, and the choice between darkness and light. Join Salem and Irina as they navigate a treacherous path where their decisions will determine the course of their destinies. Dive into this thrilling paranormal romance and discover if they will seize the chance for happiness or remain captive to the eternal shadows.
Publisher: Editingle Indie House
ISBN: 819513775X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
In a world where darkness reigns and secrets lurk in the shadows, Salem Dregan is a man haunted by his past. Captured and tortured by the ruthless vampire king, he emerges from captivity as nothing more than a broken shell of his former self. With the help of Remus Ducar, Salem manages to escape but finds himself forever imprisoned by his own thoughts, living a life of seclusion. Nonetheless, fate has other plans for Salem when he crosses paths with Irina Miller, a woman whose presence draws him in like a moth to a flame. As much as he longs for happiness, Salem knows the dangers of allowing Irina into his life, especially when the vampire king discovers he still breathes. Will Salem seize the opportunity for a second chance at happiness, or will he remain trapped in the shadows of his past? Meanwhile, Irina Miller’s sole ambition is to secure an internship with the esteemed Dr. Deborah Faulk. However, her world crumbles when she encounters a mysterious classmate who fills her with inexplicable dread. The truth about him sends shivers down her spine and unravels her reality. When danger lurks on the horizon, Irina finds herself rescued by an enigmatic figure who dwells in the realm of darkness. Fate intervenes as Irina lands at the doorstep of her enigmatic savior from that perilous night. She discovers that he not only walks in darkness but may hold the key to an enthralling but perilous future. Will Irina defy reason and gamble on the unknown, or will she opt for a safer path, leaving her yearning for a life untamed? ‘Dawn of the Immortals’ is a gripping tale of love, danger, and the choice between darkness and light. Join Salem and Irina as they navigate a treacherous path where their decisions will determine the course of their destinies. Dive into this thrilling paranormal romance and discover if they will seize the chance for happiness or remain captive to the eternal shadows.
The Friends of Voltaire
Author: Evelyn Beatrice Hall
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
No Enemy but Time
Author: Michael Bishop
Publisher: Fairwood Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Joshua Kampa, the illegitimate son of a mute Spanish whore and a black serviceman, has always dreamed of Africa. But his dreams are of an Africa far in the past and are so vivid and in such hallucinatory detail that he is able to question the understanding of eminent paleontologists. As a result, Joshua is invited to join a most unusual time travel project and is transported millions of years into the past of his dreams. In early Pleistocene Africa, living among the pre-human species Homo habilis, experiencing the same hardships and the same intense pleasures, Joshua finds, for the first time in his troubled life, not only contentment but real love - a love that transcends almost everything. Intelligent, thoughtful and deeply moving, No Enemy but Time brilliantly evokes the remote past and, at the same time, presents a powerful and convincing portrayal of a relationship surmounting even the most daunting barriers. It is a challenging and highly original novel exploring the nature a nd origins of humankind.
Publisher: Fairwood Press LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
Joshua Kampa, the illegitimate son of a mute Spanish whore and a black serviceman, has always dreamed of Africa. But his dreams are of an Africa far in the past and are so vivid and in such hallucinatory detail that he is able to question the understanding of eminent paleontologists. As a result, Joshua is invited to join a most unusual time travel project and is transported millions of years into the past of his dreams. In early Pleistocene Africa, living among the pre-human species Homo habilis, experiencing the same hardships and the same intense pleasures, Joshua finds, for the first time in his troubled life, not only contentment but real love - a love that transcends almost everything. Intelligent, thoughtful and deeply moving, No Enemy but Time brilliantly evokes the remote past and, at the same time, presents a powerful and convincing portrayal of a relationship surmounting even the most daunting barriers. It is a challenging and highly original novel exploring the nature a nd origins of humankind.