James Alan Gardner is een sciencefictionauteur wiens werk ingaat op diepgaande filosofische vragen over menselijk bestaan en samenleving. Zijn verhalen verkennen vaak de implicaties van geavanceerde technologieën en ontmoetingen met buitenaardse beschavingen, waarbij hij zich richt op hoe deze krachten ons begrip van moraliteit, identiteit en relaties vormgeven. Gardner combineert meesterlijk ingewikkelde wetenschappelijke concepten met meeslepende verhalen, waarbij hij verhalen creëert die zowel vermakelijk als tot nadenken stemmend zijn over onze plaats in de kosmos. Zijn kenmerkende benadering van het sciencefictiongenre onderscheidt hem, waardoor hij een boeiende auteur is om te ontdekken.
The story of Johnny Haynes, one of the greatest footballers England has ever produced. Admired throughout the world, for a period he was the most famous sportsman in the land. His international career covered the last days of Stanley Matthews and the first days of Bobby Moore. This compelling life story is told through those who knew him well.
More than 7,000 years ago, men and women camped on a spot called le Louvre. A thousand years later King Philippe Auguste of France constructed a fortress there in 1191; the fortress became a royal palace under Charles V two centuries later, and the monarchy's principal residence under François I in 1546. It remained so until 1682, when Louis XIV moved his entire court to Versailles. During the Reign of Terror in 1793, the Louvre first opened its doors to display the nation's treasures. A witness to French history, it has expanded to become home to a legendary collection. Gardner chronicles in the first full-length history of the Louvre in English -- adapted from jacket
The eagerly awaited sequel to All Those Explosions Were Someone Else's Fault by an award-winning author.
The narrative explores the Louvre's remarkable evolution, beginning as a modest fortress and transitioning into a grand royal residence before becoming the preeminent art museum globally. It delves into the historical significance and architectural transformations that marked its journey, highlighting key events and figures that shaped its legacy in the art world. This account reveals the rich heritage and cultural importance of one of the most visited museums.
Featuring three distinct narratives, this collection showcases the imaginative prowess of renowned science fiction authors. Each story delves into unique themes and explores futuristic concepts, offering readers a diverse range of speculative fiction. The authors' individual styles shine through, creating a captivating experience that highlights the breadth of the genre. Ideal for both seasoned fans and newcomers, this anthology promises thought-provoking tales that challenge perceptions of reality and humanity's place in the universe.
On any given planetdown mission, there's always someone whose job it is to walk into danger and get killed. What must it be like to be him, knowing your lifespan is as short as a fruitfly's?
Monsters versus superheroes, in a quirky mash-up of comic books and classic horror—by an award-winning Canadian SF author.
Two species lived in peaceful coexistence on the planet Demoth until a deadly plague wiped out millions of the winged Ooloms while leaving humans untouched, helpless to do more than ease the suffering of their alien friends and neighbors. Faye Smallwood saw the horror firsthand, caring for the plague victims in her father's hospital. She was there when he discovered the cure that made him famous. She was also there when a freak accident killed him.Desperate to escape her past, Faye joins the Vigil, a band of fiercely independent monitors charged with rooting out government corruption. To help in this struggle, her mind is linked to the powerful datasphere that regulates the planet...and suddenly, she receives a cryptic vision promising peace and healing. Instead, Faye becomes the target of unknown assassins in a sinister conspiracy that threatens to unleash a new and more deadly outbreak.For humans and Ooloms were not the first species to inhabit Demoth. Somewhere in the ruins of long-abandoned settlements, something was left behind: an alien technology of unimaginable potential to build -- or destroy. Enemy agents will stop at nothing to find it. Some of Faye's own people will kill to uncover its secret. With no one else to trust, she turns to the one person who can help unravel the mystery: Festina Ramos -- explorer, outcast, ever-vigilant champion of those whom society deems expendable.
When a female student at a private school is murdered by an unknown alien organism and her boyfriend suddenly vanishes, teacher Philemon Abud Dhubhai finds himself, along with the murdered girl's mother, a notorious criminal, and five other misfits, in a deadly conspiracy that could threaten Earth's future. Original.
An account of all religions and religious sects, their doctrines, rites, cermonies, and customs
This comprehensive account explores various religions and sects, detailing their doctrines, rites, ceremonies, and customs. It provides a thorough examination of the diverse faiths practiced around the world, reflecting the beliefs and practices of different cultures. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of global religious traditions, preserving the insights of the original 1860 edition.