Gerry Davis was een Britse scenarioschrijver, vooral bekend om zijn belangrijke bijdragen aan het sciencefictiongenre. In samenwerking met Dr. Kit Pedler creëerde hij de iconische Cybermen voor de populaire serie Doctor Who, en samen ontwikkelden ze hun eigen succesvolle sciencefictionprogramma, Doomwatch. Davis' schrijfstijl werd gekenmerkt door fantasievolle concepten en zijn vermogen om boeiende verhalen te creëren die vaak de maatschappelijke impact van technologie onderzochten. Zijn werk in de sciencefiction heeft een onuitwisbare stempel gedrukt op het genre.
After a harsh initial training as a Boy Entrant at RAF Cosford in the 1950s, Gerry Davis went on to serve 15 years in the RAF. His account of the adventures of a career spanning more than 44 years covers a wide range of experiences, from the amusing to the astonishing. A fascinating glimpse of the flying business from the inside.
Curves on the Highway serves as an inspirational and practical guide for women contemplating solo cross-country journeys. Gerry Davis shares essential advice on a variety of topics, including managing auto repairs and effective packing strategies, empowering women to embark on their adventures with confidence and preparedness.
The TARDIS brings the Doctor and his friends to a space tracking base in the Antarctic - and straight into trouble. As the Cybermen take over, the Doctor is dying... This was the first Doctor Who story to feature the Cybermen.
In 2070, the Earth's weather is controlled from a base on the moon. But when the Doctor and his friends arrive, all is not well.With Jamie injured, and members of the crew going missing, the Doctor realises that the moonbase is under attack. And the Doctor thinks he knows who is behind it: the Cybermen.
Exploring the intersection of biblical creation and evolution, this book presents a perspective that all creation is ultimately for God. It delves into various geologic periods, the existence of animals and dinosaurs, and the fossil record, aiming to reinforce the belief that divine creation is the foundation of existence. Readers are encouraged to view alternative theories as mere conjecture, emphasizing the wisdom of acknowledging God's role in the universe.
Empowering abuse survivors, this book offers practical survivor rules as therapeutic tools for healing from fear, shame, and fostering forgiveness. It also aids family and friends in understanding the impact of abuse on relationships. The author, a child abuse survivor, shares her own harrowing experiences of sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, illustrating her path to recovery. Additionally, the book examines the clinical aspects of child abuse and provides current research on its prevalence, encouraging connections to professional mental health treatment.
