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The dragons of Eden: speculations on the evolution of human intelligence
By Carl Sagan. 1977
Essays by an award-winning scientist about the possible development of human intelligence, written for nonspecialists. Discusses the biological functions of…
sleep, increasing brain size, and language learning among chimpanzees. Chronicles advances in understanding the brain and implications for the future. BestsellerReadymade bodhisattva: the Kaya anthology of South Korean science fiction (The Magpie series of modern and contemporary Korean literature)
By Sunyoung Park, Park Sang Joon. 2019
A collection of short stories from South Korea translated into English, including both classic and contemporary works. Includes a critical…
introduction, an essay on science fiction fandom in South Korea, and contextualizing information and annotations for each story. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2019Reflections & refractions: thoughts on science-fiction, science, and other matters
By Robert Silverberg. 2016
Acclaimed writer of science fiction provides a collection of his essays on unique scientific ideas, characters, and the social context…
for science fiction. Some pieces examine the work of other great writers. This edition, expanded from the 1973 original, includes a section on writing science fiction. 2016Sisters of tomorrow: the first women of science fiction (Wesleyan early classics of science fiction series)
By Lisa Yaszek, Patrick B. Sharp. 2016
Selection of short fiction, essays, and poems by women working in the genre in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. Includes…
fiction by C. L Moore, poems by Julia Boynton Green, and journalism by L. Taylor Hansen. Also provides commentary documenting women's contributions to the pulp-magazine community. Some violence and some strong language. 2016The Einstein intersection
By Samuel R. Delany. 1998
An alien race has settled among the leftover artifacts of humanity. One alien, Lo Lobey, faces trouble assimilating the mythology…
of Earth. Nevertheless, he presses on in the search for his lost love, Friza. 1967Journey through space: Star Wars (DK readers. 2, Beginning to read alone)
By Ryder Windham. 2015
Fictional guide to the Star Wars galaxy, including profiles of planets and members of the Jedi High Council. Also includes…
information on various alien races and a glossary. For grades K-3. 2015DupliKate: a novel
By Cherry Cheva. 2009
Overscheduled high school senior Kate is surprised when a computer-generated twin abruptly appears in her room. Kate takes the opportunity…
to let her other self socialize while she concentrates on getting into Yale but soon realizes that she is losing an important part of her life. For grades 6-9. 2009Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire: a math adventure (Sir Cumference)
By Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan. 2017
Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter visit the Earl of Fracton at the annual Fracton Faire. Their day is…
interrupted when they realize that goods are being stolen from both the merchants and the earl! The earl decides to use "Fracton numbers" to catch the culprits. With the math trap set, will the earl and his friends catch the thieves? For grades K-3LEGO Star Wars: a new hope (DK Readers Level 1)
By Emma Grange. 2014
LEGO Star Wars: return of the Jedi (DK Readers Level 3)
By Emma Grange. 2014
Retells the story of the iconic science fiction film through LEGO figurines as Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess…
Leia battle against Darth Vader as he attempts to end the rebellion with the powerful Death Star. For grades K-3LEGO Star wars: The Empire strikes back (DK Readers Level 2)
By Emma Grange. 2014
The road to Dune (Dune)
By Kevin J. Anderson, Frank Herbert, Brian Herbert, Herbert Franke. 2005
Collection of notes, correspondences, and stories revealing the creative process behind the Dune series. Includes previously unpublished chapters from Frank…
Herbert's Dune (DB 44126) and Dune Messiah (DB 19126), an alternate version of Dune called Spice Planet by Herbert's son Brian and Kevin J. Anderson, and four short stories. 2005True talents
By David Lubar. 2007
The friends from Edgeview Alternative School wanted to keep their Hidden Talents (RC 56815) secret, but someone learns that Trash…
can move objects with his mind and kidnaps him. Torchie, Cheater, Lucky, Flinch, and Martin must use their talents to rescue Trash. For grades 5-8. 2007Dark matter: reading the bones
By Sheree R. Thomas. 2004
Collection of speculative fiction and nonfiction by twenty-eight writers of the African diaspora exploring "the languages of love and lore,…
oppression and abuse, identity and community, revelations and new frontiers." Companion to Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction from the African Disapora (RC 52151). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004Skin folk
By Nalo Hopkinson. 2001
The author of Brown Girl in the Ring (DB 52063) presents a collection of fifteen Afro-Caribbean tales, some set in…
Toronto, involving fantasy and folklore. In "Riding the Red," Red Riding Hood is now a grandmother. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001The Stainless Steel Rat goes to hell (Stainless Steel Rat Ser. #10)
By Harry Harrison, Tom Doherty Associates. 1996
A rejuvenating stay on the vacation planet Lussuoso becomes a fast-paced quest from Heaven to Hell when diGriz's wife, Angelina,…
is kidnapped from the temple of eternal truth. The villain is the evasive professor Justin Slakey. DiGriz (the Stainless Steel Rat) calls on his twin sons to help him find Angelina and defeat the schemer SlakeySeven years in Tibet: Official Agents' Handbook
By Heinrich Harrer, Dawn Margolis. 1996
Harrer recalls how in 1943 he escaped from a British internment camp in India and, after an arduous journey, arrived…
on foot in Lhasa, the holy capital of Tibet. He was granted refuge and later became a tutor to the Dalai Lama. In late 1950, the Chinese invasion of Tibet forced Harrer to leave Lhasa, which had become his spiritual home. BestsellerThe mountains of Majipoor
By Robert Silverberg, Robert A. Silverberg. 1995
Hoping to redeem his honor and regain the good graces of the Coronal, young Harpirias agrees to lead an expedition…
to the ice mountains of Majipoor to rescue a group of scientists who have been taken hostage by King Toikella of the Othinor. Led by Korinaam the Shapeshifter, Harpirias faces blizzards, strange beasts, and barbaric tribesmen in carrying out his mission. Sequel to Valentine Pontifex (DB 20572). Some descriptions of sexThe time patrol
By Poul Anderson, Paul Anderson, Tom Doherty Associates. 1991
In eight short stories and one novella, Anderson explores the idea of time travel and the problems that can arise…
when a person wants to go back in time and change history. In most of the stories, it is the responsibility of Time Patrol agent Manse Everard to see that no one so irrevocably alters the past that the future to which he or she belongs never happens. His travels take him from 542 B.C. to the thirty-first century. Some strong language. 1991