Becoming Human: The Seven of Nine Saga


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Of all the diverse races and civilizations encountered by Starfleet, none have been as fearsome and unstoppable as the cybernetic life-form known as the Borg™. Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Starship Enterprise™ considered them the closest thing to pure evil that he had ever faced. So who could have guessed that an unrepentant Borg could become a valuable crew member aboard a Federation starship? Here, complete in one volume, are the scripts for the original episodes of Star Trek: Voyager® that brought Seven of Nine aboard Captain Janeway's ship. These powerful and thought-provoking narratives trace her tumultuous development from an anonymous Borg drone to an unique and exceptional individual, whose rediscovery of her own lost humanity has only just begun. Relive the drama and conflict that have made Seven of Nine one of the most fascinating characters on television today -- and in the depths of the Delta Quadrant.




Science Fiction and Futurism


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Science and science fiction have become inseparable--with common stories, interconnected thought experiments, and shared language. This reference book lays out that relationship and its all-but-magical terms and ideas. Those who think seriously about the future are changing the world, reshaping how we speak and how we think. This book fully covers the terms that collected, clarified and crystallized the futurists' ideas, sometimes showing them off, sometimes slowing them down, and sometimes propelling them to fame and making them the common currency of our culture. The many entries in this encyclopedic work offer a guided tour of the vast territories occupied by science fiction and futurism. In his Foreword, David Brin says, "Provocative and enticing? Filled with 'huh!' moments and leads to great stories? That describes this volume."




Star Trek as Myth


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In the past, the examination of myth has traditionally been the study of the "Primitive" or the "Other." More recently, myth has been increasingly employed in movies and in television productions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Star Trek television and movie franchise. This collection of essays on Star Trek brings together perspectives from scholars in fields including film, anthropology, history, American studies and biblical scholarship. Together the essays examine the symbolism, religious implications, heroic and gender archetypes, and lasting effects of the Star Trek "mythscape."




The Kelvin Timeline of Star Trek


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In an era of reboots, restarts and retreads, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek trilogy--featuring new, prequel adventures of Kirk, Spock and the rest of the original series characters, aboard the USS Enterprise--has brought the franchise to a new generation and perfected a process that is increasingly central to entertainment media: reinvigorating the beloved classic. This collection of new essays offers the first in-depth analysis of the new trilogy and the vision of the next generation of Star Trek film-makers. Issues of gender, race, politics, economics, technology and morality--always key themes of the franchise--are explored in the 21st century context of "The Kelvin Timeline."







Simon & Schuster Super Crossword Puzzle Dictionary And Reference Book


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The crossword companion with a contemporary edge: a hip, one-of-a-kind reference that offers up-to-date terms, names in the news, facts about pop culture, and other tidbits that comprise most puzzles today.




Whatever Happened to the Soul?


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As science crafts detailed accounts of human nature, what has become of the soul?This collaborative project strives for greater consonance between contemporary science and Christian faith. Outstanding scholars in biology, genetics, neuroscience, cognitive science, philosophy, theology, biblical studies, and ethics join here to offer contemporary accounts of human nature consistent with Christian teaching. Their central theme is a nondualistic account of the human person that does not consider the "soul" an entity separable from the body; scientific statements about the physical nature of human beings are about exactly the same entity as are theological statements concerning the spiritual nature of human beings.For all those interested in fundamental questions of human identity posed by the present context, this volume will provide a fascinating and authoritative resource.




The Hidden Saga: Ancient Court Collection (Books 7-9)


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The evil of the Ancient Court is spreading... Read books 7-9 in the award-winning Hidden Saga-- over 800 pages of fantasy, magic, romance, and mystery in this special collection! *100,000's of downloads and millions of pages read for the series and 11,000+ ratings on Goodreads! Continue the epic, thrilling, and deeply romantic journey into the series readers call “addictive” “riveting” “magical” and "captivating from the first chapter.”* As a royal in the Ancient Court, Nic’s life is planned out for him. Those plans do NOT include falling in love with a human… 18-year-old Macy Moreno meant to spend a few months backpacking around Europe. Instead, she’s ended up in an ancient castle belonging to international soccer sensation Nicolo Buonaccorsi. Macy thought it might be fun to meet a celebrity—especially one as hot as Nicolo, but things at Nic’s house are a bit… strange. For one thing, she’s only one of many girls there, and all the others seem to be under some sort of spell. And while their exotic “hosts” are generous and intensely beautiful, they’re also a little terrifying. They keep promising the girls they’ll get to meet the handsome and wealthy sports star—but they don’t deliver. Macy is done with the whole bizarre situation and ready to hit the road again. But her life takes a thrilling and startling turn when she catches the eye of the mysterious and alluring Nicolo-- and learns the truth about him and the Ancient Court's Hidden Game... Romantic and gripping, the Ancient Court collection will transport fans of fantasy and paranormal romance to a fascinating world within our own, filled with suspense, danger, and desire. Author's note-- The Ancient Court trilogy is a subset within the Hidden Saga. It is set in the same world and features many of the characters Hidden fans know and love from the previous books as well as introducing new characters from the mysterious Ancient Court in Europe. If you've loved the earlier Hidden Saga books, you'll be entranced by the continuing story. If you haven't read them, then HIDDEN GAME is a new point to jump into the Hidden world in progress, and you won't be lost or confused by the storyline. Binge the COMPLETE series: Book 1: Hidden Deep Book 2: Hidden Heart Book 3: Hidden Hope The Sway-- A Hidden Saga Companion Novella Book 4: Hidden Darkness (The Dark Court book 1) Book 5: Hidden Danger (The Dark Court book 2) Book 6: Hidden Desire (The Dark Court book 3) Book 7: Hidden Game (The Ancient Court #1) Book 8: Hidden Magic (The Ancient Court #2) Book 9: Hidden Hero (The Ancient Court #3) Book 10: Hidden Heir




A Forest of Stars


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Five years after attacking the human-colonized worlds of the Spiral Arm, the hydrogues maintain absolute control over stardrive fuel...and their embargo is strangling human civilization. On Earth, mankind suffers from renewed attacks by the hydrogues and decides to use a cybernetic army to fight them. Yet the Terran leaders don't realize that these military robots have already exterminated their own makers - and may soon turn on humanity. Once the rulers of an expanding empire, humans have become the galaxy's most endangered species. But the sudden appearance of incredible new beings will destroy all balances of power. Now for humans and the myriad alien factions in the universe, the real war is about to begin...and genocide may be the result.