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'A GENUINE TREAT FOR SF FANS: AN EPIC MULTIVERSE TALE THAT MOVES
LIKE A THRILLER' Kirkus on Infinity Gate 'A FASCINATING WINDOW ONTO
A DANGEROUS AND MULTIFACETED UNIVERSE' Adrian Tchaikovsky on
Infinity Gate Following the critically acclaimed Infinity Gate
comes the second and final novel in the Pandominion by
international bestselling M. R. Carey. A thrilling adventure set in
the multiverse, it tells of humanity's expansion across millions of
dimensions, and the AI technology that might see it all come to an
end . . . Two mighty empires are at war - and both will lose, with
thousands of planets falling to the extinction event called the
Scour. At least that's what the artificial intelligence known as
Rupshe believes. But somewhere in the multiverse there exists a
force - the Mother Mass - that could end the war in an instant, and
Rupshe has assembled a team to find it. Essien Nkanika, a soldier
trying desperately to atone for past sins; the cat-woman Moon, a
conscienceless killer; the digitally recorded mind of physicist
Hadiz Tambuwal; Paz, an idealistic child and the renegade robot spy
Dulcimer Coronal. Their mission will take them from the hellish
prison world of Tsakom to the poisoned remains of a
post-apocalyptic Earth, and finally bring them face to face with
the Mother Mass itself. But can they persuade it to end eons of
neutrality and help them? And is it too late to make a difference?
Because the Pandominion's doomsday machines are about to be
unleashed - and not even their builders know how to control them.
Discover the conclusion to the spectacular Pandominion duology - an
exhilarating science fiction series from the author of the
million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts. Perfect for
fans of The Space Between Worlds, The Long Earth and Children of
Time. Praise for The Pandominion: '[A] brilliant dimension-hopping
sci-fi thriller . . . readers will be wowed' Publishers Weekly
'Infinity Gate, with its in-depth science and rich
characterization, is a must-read for SF fans' Booklist 'A powerful
exploration of the near-future, skilfully and seamlessly weaving
different realities and different iterations of AI . . . A
compelling entry and a must-read!' Tade Thompson, Arthur C. Clarke
Award-winning author of Rosewater 'Humane, thoughtful and exciting,
Mike Carey reaffirms his place in the ranks of SF with this
startlingly good novel' Paul Cornell, award-winning author and
screenwriter 'M.R. Carey is a master of imagination and suspense'
Gareth L. Powell, author of Embers of War 'A dazzling speculation
on the many ways our world could have evolved, layered inside a
thriller that will make your eardrums vibrate. I was charmed,
disturbed, and fascinated by turns - and I couldn't put this book
down' Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Terraformers
'This is gripping, unrelenting, and absolutely unique. Carey is
working at the absolute top of his game' Seanan McGuire, New York
Times bestselling author 'One of the most inventive voices in
contemporary fiction' i09.com
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Montevallo (Paperback)
Clark Hultquist, Carey Heatherly
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R652
R544
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Montevallo: a mountain in a valley. This bucolic, natural phrase
aptly describes the beauty of this central Alabama town. Early
settlers were drawn to the area by its abundant agricultural and
mineral resources, and in 1826, the tiny village of Montevallo was
born. The nature of the town changed significantly in 1896 with the
founding of the Alabama Girls' Industrial School, now the
University of Montevallo. The Olmsted Brothers firm of Brookline,
Massachusetts, laid out the central campus, and its master plan
still inspires current development. Since 1896, the focus of the
town has shifted from agriculture and mining to education. The
university's mission is to be Alabama's "Public Liberal Arts
College." Prominent figures include writer and veteran E. B.
Sledge, actresses Polly Holiday and Rebecca Luker, and Major League
Baseball player Rusty Greer.
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Lost River (DVD)
Barbara Steele, Carey Torrice, Christina Hendricks, Matt Smith, Saoirse Ronan, …
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R55
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Surreal thriller written and directed by Ryan Gosling. In an
abandoned town, single mother Billy (Christina Hendricks), who is
struggling with the expense of her home and two sons, begins work
at a nightclub run by her sinister bank manager Dave (Ben
Mendelsohn). She soon discovers that employees are encouraged to
engage in sadistic acts for the customers' viewing pleasure and she
must develop her own unique performance with help from star
performer Cat (Eva Mendes). Meanwhile her teenage son Bones (Iain
de Caestecker) develops an infatuation with neighbour Rat (Saoirse
Ronan) who lives next door with her mute grandmother (Barbara
Steele). Rat introduces Bones to a mythical underwater town at the
bottom of a resevoir that the pair yearn to explore after escaping
the clutches of neighbourhood tormenter Bully (Matt Smith).
How God Grows a Courageous Girl is a devotional designed to grow up today's girls God's way.
Featuring 180 devotional readings complemented by easy-to-understand scripture selections and prayers, this delightful collection offers a powerful blend of inspiration, encouragement, and godly guidance for the courageous girls in your life. Girls will be motivated to spend one-on-one time with God as they read about topics that are important to them. Their faith will grow right alongside their relationship with the heavenly Father, as He fashions them into beautifully courageous girls!
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Widowland (Paperback)
C.J. Carey
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R482
R412
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The Ex (DVD)
Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia Farrow, …
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Discovery Miles 240
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This rollicking and slightly absurd comedy from director Jesse Peretz (FIRST LOVE, LAST RITES) begins when Tom Reilly (Zach Braff) loses his promising chef job at a swanky New York restaurant. He is compelled to move to small-town Ohio to take a job with his father-in-law (Charles Grodin) at an advertising agency to support his wife, Sofia (Amanda Peet), and newborn son. Tom's adjustment to the rhythms and rituals of the office world is awkward at best, and complicated by the presence of an old high-school flame of Sofia's (Jason Bateman), a passive-aggressive paraplegic who schemes to get Sofia back. Meanwhile, Sofia must cope with the shock of switching roles from powerful big-city lawyer to stay-at-home suburban mother. Young working parents will identify with the familiar conflicts presented here as the embattled Tom and frustrated Sofia struggle to make sense of their new responsibilities. Braff purveys his patented nerdy charm as a nice guy whose behaviour becomes more and more manic as the rug gets continually pulled out from under him, and Peet is a lovely screen presence even as her character's patience and enthusiasm fade in less than attractive ways. Their performances blend wry intelligence with out-and-out slapstick, and they are supported by a superb ensemble cast including Amy Poehler, Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, Donal Logue, and Mia Farrow. While some of the situations and jokes border on tasteless, it's the smart kind of gross-out humor of a Farrelly Brothers or Jay Roach film, and the film never never loses its heart, as embodied by Braff and Peet.
Exploring the need for a sustainable transport paradigm, which has
been sought after by local and national authorities internationally
over the last 30 years, this illuminating and timely Handbook
offers insights into how this can be secured more broadly and what
it may involve, as well as the challenges that the sustainable
transport approach faces. Drawing on a wide range of research and
relevant case studies that showcase where the principles of
sustainable transport have been, or could be, implemented, the
Handbook offers readers a holistic understanding of the paradigm.
Contributions showcase the evidence of the continued need for a
sustainable transport approach, analyse its core principles, and,
finally, discuss what it will take to achieve implementation,
considering aspects such as behaviour change, accessibility,
governance and politics. Offering a comprehensive overview across
the many dimensions of sustainable transport, this Handbook will be
an indispensable resource for transport, planning and urban studies
scholars. It will also be a useful guide for planners and policy
makers looking for advice to advance future practice.
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