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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
COULD YOU FIND A MUSEUM FOR A MONSTER?OR A JAZZ BAR FOR A
JABBERWOCK?
Zoe Norris writes travel guides for the undead. And she's good at
it too -- her new-found ability to talk to cities seems to help.
After the success of "The Sbambling Guide to New York City," Zoe
and her team are sent to New Orleans to write the sequel.
Work isn't all that brings Zoe to the Big Easy. The only person who
can save her boyfriend from zombism is rumored to live in the
city's swamps, but Zoe's out of her element in the wilderness. With
her supernatural colleagues waiting to see her fail, and rumors of
a new threat hunting city talkers, can Zoe stay alive long enough
to finish her next book?
A travel writer takes a job with a shady publishing company in New
York, only to find that she must write a guide to the city - for
the undead
Because of the disaster that was her last job, Zoe is searching
for a fresh start as a travel book editor in the tourist-centric
New York City. After stumbling across a seemingly perfect position
though, Zoe is blocked at every turn because of the one thing she
can't take off her resume --- human.
Not to be put off by anything -- especially not her blood drinking
boss or death goddess coworker -- Zoe delves deep into the monster
world. But her job turns deadly when the careful balance between
human and monsters starts to crumble -- with Zoe right in the
middle.
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Chaos Terminal
Mur Lafferty
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R463
R353
Discovery Miles 3 530
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The discourse on Physiognomy had an important influence and impact
on European theatrical culture at the end of the eighteenth and the
beginning of the nineteenth centuries. The book discusses the
debate about the scientific nature of Physiognomy. Starting from
the concept that Physiognomy refers to particular signs on the
face, it looks for evidence of a knowledge and awareness of this
pseudo-scientific theory. The author researches among various
acting manuals and theatrical works in English, German, French and
Italian. She points out that Physiognomy makes an appearance in
many different guises. In the so-called "physiognomical portraits",
for instance, where we find animated discussions on the passions to
be displayed, and also direct references to Johann Caspar Lavater
and his science.
Finalist for the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Semiprozine. Celebrate
the fifteenth anniversary of cutting-edge science fiction from the
hit podcast, Escape Pod. Escape Pod has been bringing the finest
short fiction to millions of ears all over the world, at the
forefront of a new fiction revolution. This anthology gathers
together fifteen stories, including new and exclusive work from
writers such as from Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, Mary Robinette Kowal,
T. Kingfisher and more. From editors Mur Laffterty and S.B. Divya
comes the science fiction collection of the year, bringing together
bestselling authors in celebration of the publishing phenomenon
that is, Escape Pod.
Olly Murs' first studio album in over four years 'Marry Me' is the 7th of his illustrious career.
'Die Of A Broken Heart' opens the album, and arrives as the first single. From the opening notes, you can hear why - it's an instant ear-worm, a one-listen-and-you're-hooked pop-reggae outlier.
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Six Wakes (Paperback)
Mur Lafferty
bundle available
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R464
R385
Discovery Miles 3 850
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The idea of convening an international workshop on hypertrophic
ecosystems originated during the 20th S.I.L. Congress in
Copenhagen. A group of about 30 delegates met there in an informal
gathering to discuss the specific problems of lakes which have
reached a noxious stage of eutrophication. This ad hoc group
realized its own specific identity within the limnological
community and suggested the organization of a specialized future
meeting on hypertrophic ecosystems. After two years of preparatory
work, the workshop was fmally held in Vaxjo, Sweden, between
September 10 and 14, 1979, on the premises of the University
campus. The Institute of Limnology, University of Lund (Professor
Sven Bjork), undertook the task of host and organizer. The City
ofVaxjo and the University of Lund co-sponsored the event, which
was held under the auspices and patronage of the Societas
Internationalis Limnologiae. The objective of the workshop was to
seek better understanding of highly-eutrophic, disturbed and
unstable aquatic ecosystems (lakes, reservoirs and ponds developing
noxious algal and bacterial blooms, fluctuating in their water
quality on a daily and seasonal scale, producing gases, off-flavor
and toxic substances, experiencing periodic anoxia and massive fish
kills, etc.), Le., systems requiring corrective measures and new
concepts for their solution beyond those generally accepted for
'normal' eutrophic systems.
Olly Murs presents this programme in which he discusses the dangers
of being sinful on the football pitch. Former footballers Ray
Parlour, Alvin Martin, Jason Cundy, Ray Houghton and Micky Quinn
offer their input on Olly's list of the deadliest sinners.
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