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This is a playful and provocative collection of 365 extracts
sourced from the British Library's collections. Selected to
challenge and inform the reader, each excerpt is accompanied by the
unique shelfmark number of the source publication. Encompassing a
wide range of great works in literature, poetry, essays and
letters, historical and scientific treatises, and including beloved
and popular authors as well as controversial writers, each extract
will encourage enquiry and stimulate the imagination. Beautifully
designed and illustrated with the Library's collections, with one
extract for every day of the year, this book can be read as a
thought to start the day or can be dipped into for inspiration at
random.
One of the most talented and creative authors working today,
Neal Stephenson is renowned for his exceptional novels--works
colossal in vision and mind-boggling in complexity. Exploring and
blending a diversity of topics, including technology, economics,
history, science, pop culture, and philosophy, his books are the
products of a keen and adventurous intellect. Not surprisingly,
Stephenson is regularly asked to contribute articles, lectures, and
essays to numerous outlets, from major newspapers and cutting-edge
magazines to college symposia. This remarkable collection brings
together previously published short writings, both fiction and
nonfiction, as well as a new essay (and an extremely short story)
created specifically for this volume.
Stephenson ponders a wealth of subjects, from movies and
politics to David Foster Wallace and the Midwestern College Town;
video games to classics-based sci-fi; how geekdom has become cool
and how science fiction has become mainstream; the future of
publishing and the origins of his novels.
By turns amusing and profound, critical and celebratory, yet
always entertaining, Some Remarks offers a fascinating look into
the prismatic mind of this extraordinary writer.
In 1988, Timothy Fay published the very first issue of the
Wapsipinicon Almanac at his Route 3 Press in Anamosa, Iowa. Fay’s
goal was to offer a journal somewhat outside of mainstream Iowa
journalism. For thirty years, the annual Wapsipinicon Almanac
entertained midwestern readers with timely essays, works of
fiction, news notes, art, poetry, and so much more. This book
celebrates selections from three decades of the
WapsipiniconAlmanac, so that readers can enjoy this important
regional publication for years to come.
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Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil,
these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of
modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and
the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a
lively and fertile source of stories, reaching much further back
than the pantheon of Zeus and his fellow gods. For the early
civilisations, from the ancient Chinese to African tribal
societies, stories were told to explain the origins of fierce
weather, of unexplained disasters, of floods and earthquakes. Many
traditions developed independently but still echoed similar themes
in the natural human desire to understand the world around us. This
new book brings to life the myths and legends of eight intriguing
traditions: Native American, Chinese, Celtic, Scottish, Greek,
Viking, Indian and African. With a cast of characters as broad and
wide as the ancient river Styx the book is packed with the great
themes of life: love, revenge, eternal conflict, the obsession with
power and the everlasting the battle between the wily and the
strong. This powerful new book is a dazzling collection of the most
gripping tales, vividly retold.
Discover Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson through the eyes of those
who knew them best. From familiar faces like Mrs Hudson to minor
characters like Lomax the sub-librarian, Observations by Gaslight -
told through diaries, telegrams, and even grocery lists - paints a
masterful portrait of Holmes and Watson as you have never seen them
before. See Irene Adler team up with her former adversary in an
eerie and near-deadly enquiry. Learn of the case that cemented the
friendship between Holmes and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard.
And witness Stanley Hopkins' first meeting with the remote logician
he idolizes. Lyndsay Faye, two-time Edgar Award nominee, debuted
with Dust and Shadow, her much-admired novel pitting Sherlock
Holmes against Jack the Ripper. Now Faye is back with a thrilling
volume of new and previously published short stories and novellas
narrated by those who knew the Great Detective best. Reviewers on
Observations by Gaslight: 'Faye is an expert on all things
Sherlockian, she has unparalleled flair.' CrimeReads 'Meat and
drink for fans of the Canon of the Sacred Writings.' Kirkus
It is a little-known secret that Arabic literature has a long
tradition of erotic writing. Behind that secret lies another - that
many of the writers are women. We Wrote in Symbols celebrates the
works of 75 of these female writers of Arab heritage who articulate
love and lust with artistry and skill. Here, a wedding night takes
an unexpected turn beneath a canopy of stars; a woman on the run
meets her match in a flirtatious encounter at Dubai Airport; and a
carnal awakening occurs in a Palestinian refugee camp. From a
masked rendezvous in a circus, to meetings in underground bars and
unmade beds, there is no such thing as a typical sexual encounter,
as this electrifying anthology shows. Powerfully conveying the
complexities and intrigues of desire, We Wrote in Symbols invites
you to share these characters' wildest fantasies and most intimate
moments.
A ground-breaking anthology celebrating Marvel's beloved Black
Panther and his home of Wakanda, penned by an all-star cast of
authors such as Sheree Renee Thomas and Nikki Giovanni. T'Challa
faces the gods of his parents. Vampires stalk Shuri and a Dora
Milaje in voodoo-laced New Orleans. Erik Killmonger grapples with
racism, Russian spies, and his own origins. Eighteen brand-new
tales of Wakanda, its people, and its legacy. The first mainstream
superhero of African descent, the Black Panther has attracted
readers of all races and colors who see in the King of Wakanda
reflections of themselves. Storytellers from across the African
Diaspora-some already literary legends, others who are rising
stars-have created for this collection original works inspired by
the world of the Panther and its inhabitants. With guest stars
including Storm, Monica Rambeau, Namor, and Jericho Drumm, these
are stories of yesterday and today, of science and magic, of faith
and love. These are the tales of a king and his country. These are
the legends whispered in the jungle, myths of the unconquered men
and women and the land they love. These are the Tales of Wakanda.
Featuring stories by Linda D. Addison, Maurice Broaddus,
Christopher Chambers, Milton J. Davis, Tananarive Due, Nikki
Giovanni, Harlan James, Danian Jerry, Kyoko M., L.L. McKinney, Temi
Oh, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Glenn Parris, Alex Simmons, Sheree Renee
Thomas, Cadwell Turnbull and Troy L. Wiggins.
This collection gathers together every short story featuring
one of Agatha Christie's most famous creations: Miss Marple.
Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as "the typical old maid of
fiction," Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the
sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she
has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature--and used it
to devastating effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex-
Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: "She's just
the finest detective God ever made"--and many Agatha Christie fans
would agree.
Put your headphones on, close your eyes. Embrace the possibility of
the life-changing power of music. And perhaps one of these songs
will change your life too. Music can inspire our greatest
creations, salve our deepest wounds, make us fall in - or out of -
love. It can also be a window into another's soul. Based on the
popular live storytelling series, OneTrackMinds is a collection of
twenty-five compelling answers to the question, 'What was the song
that changed your life?' Featuring pieces from a stellar cast of
contributors including Peter Tatchell, Inua Ellams, Cash Carraway,
Rhik Samadder, Ingrid Oliver and Joe Dunthorne, alongside some of
the UK's most exciting new voices, the book compiles many of the
standout stories from the live show so far. Just as rich and varied
are the songs themselves, by artists ranging from Nina Simone and
Joni Mitchell to Aphex Twin and the Replacements via Tupac, Prince
and the Spice Girls. The result is an entertaining, enlightening
musical guide to the best of what makes us human.
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