Great Tales of Science Fiction


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A collection of science fiction tales features the writing of Jules Verne, Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, Ursula K. LeGuin, Julian Huxley, Rudyard Kipling, Fritz Leiber, Murray Leinster, and others.




The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy for Teens


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Award-winning anthologists Jane Yolen and Patrick Nielsen Hayden have combed through a year's worth of books and magazines and websites to find the most outstanding fantasy and science fiction stories of 2004--and collected them into a single volume aimed specifically at teens and young adults. Many of today's most popular authors are represented here, including: * Garth Nix, author of Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen, who presents an unforgettable tale of two swords, two daughters, and two endings.... * S. M. Stirling, author of Island in the Sea of Time, sends a likeable young barbarian across the Channel to Alba, for a confrontation with a wizard from faraway Nantucket that will change his life forever... * David Gerrold, creator of "The Trouble with Tribbles," who takes you to a remote countryside surrounded by a mysterious darkness, whose secret has yet to be revealed...




The Greatest Sci-Fi Tales Ever Written


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The Greatest Sci-Fi Tales Ever Written' is a monumental anthology that traverses the intricate tapestry of speculative fiction, offering readers a comprehensive exploration into the realms of imagination, scientific wonder, and visionary storytelling. This collection is distinguished by its astounding diversity, featuring narratives that span from gothic horror to utopian visions and interstellar adventures, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the genre itself. The anthology includes seminal works that have laid the groundwork for modern science fiction, highlighting the innovative spirit and the boundless creativity of its contributors. The authors represented in this compilationJules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, and their illustrious contemporarieswere at the forefront of literary movements that pushed the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Their collective contributions illuminate the evolving societal attitudes toward science, technology, and the future during their respective eras. This anthology is emblematic of a period teeming with discovery and intellectual curiosity, encompassing the dawn of the industrial age to the early twentieth century, thus offering a panoramic view of the historical, cultural, and literary contexts that these stories emerged from. 'The Greatest Sci-Fi Tales Ever Written' is an indispensable volume for anyone captivated by the power of speculative fiction to probe the unknown and reimagine our world. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the works of masters who have significantly shaped the landscape of science fiction. This collection is both a gateway for newcomers to the genre and a treasure trove for seasoned aficionados, promising to inspire, entertain, and provoke thought with its extraordinary breadth of visionary ideas and narratives.




The Best of the Best


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Features the finest science fiction writings from the past two decades of the annual "The Year's Best Science Fiction," including writings from such authors as Greg Bear, Pat Cadigan, Robert Silverberg, and Ursula K. Le Guin.




The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories


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A collection of classic science fiction short stories features tales by H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clark, Frederik Pohl, Clifford Simak, Brian Aldiss, Ursala K. LeGuin, and many others. Edited by the author of The Road to Middle-Earth. 20,000 first printing.




Classic Science Fiction Stories


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An entertaining and wide-ranging collection of science-fiction short stories featuring space aliens, spectacular inventions, futuristic technologies and vividly imagined worlds. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Classic Science Fiction Stories is selected and introduced by academic and science-fiction writer Adam Roberts. Classic Science Fiction Stories highlights not only famous writers such as Edgar Allan Poe, H. G. Wells and H. P. Lovecraft, but also gives voice to lesser known but equally inventive writers such as Florence McLandburgh and Ambrose Bierce. Spanning the 1750s to the early twentieth century, these mesmerizing and expertly crafted stories are by turns intriguing, terrifying and, at times, downright comic. Together they show how science fiction took root to develop into the global phenomenon it is today.







The Best Science Fiction Stories of H. G. Wells


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Complete text of The Invisible Man plus 17 short stories, including "The Crystal Egg," "Aepyornis Island," "The Strange Orchid," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," and "A Dream of Armageddon."




Lieu


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Nine short stories from a few of the greatest names in science fiction on the topic of exchange, replacement, upgrade, and masquerade. Ranging from true short story length through novelette and originally published in science fiction magazines in the 1950s, these brief escapes into improbable worlds have it all: humor, suspense, betrayal, mystery, twists, and of course-robots and aliens. THE BIG TRIP UP YONDER by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. THE JUDAS VALLEY by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg THE MOON IS GREEN by Fritz Leiber OLD RAMBLING HOUSE by Frank Herbert PIPER IN THE WOODS by Philip K. Dick SENTIMENT, INC. by Poul Anderson THE TUNNEL UNDER THE WORLD by Frederik Pohl YEAR OF THE BIG THAW by Marion Zimmer Bradley YOUTH by Isaac Asimov




The Santaroga Barrier


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Santaroga seems to be nothing more than a prosperous farming community, but there is something different about it. It has no crime at all. Outsiders find no houses for sale or rent in the valley, and no one ever moves out. Maybe Santaroga is the last outpost of American individualism. Or maybe there is something extraordinary at work there--something far more disturbing than anyone imagines.




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