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Last And First Men

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Last and First Men is an extended think piece about the possible future history of humankind, extending from the 1930s into the extreme far future, hundreds of millions of years from now. It's supposedly narrated by one of the "Last Men," and dictated to a modern-day "First Man" by a kind of time-travel telepathy. As time moves further and further into the future, Stapledon switches to overviews ... Read more

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Last and First Men is an extended think piece about the possible future history of humankind, extending from the 1930s into the extreme far future, hundreds of millions of years from now. It's supposedly narrated by one of the "Last Men," and dictated to a modern-day "First Man" by a kind of time-travel telepathy. As time moves further and further into the future, Stapledon switches to overviews
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Sirius

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This novel's title character is a dog named Sirius with human-like intelligence. The humans in his life go to great lengths to prevent Sirius from becoming a circus-type wonderdog, and instead, they seek to develop Sirius's character much like a family would create and foster that of a human child. ... Read more

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This novel's title character is a dog named Sirius with human-like intelligence. The humans in his life go to great lengths to prevent Sirius from becoming a circus-type wonderdog, and instead, they seek to develop Sirius's character much like a family would create and foster that of a human child.
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Star Maker

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Series series S.F. MASTERWORKS
One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.Even Stapledon's other great work, LAST AND FIRST MEN, pales in ambition next to STAR MAKER, which presents nothing less than an entire imagined history of life in the universe, encompassing billions of ... Read more

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One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.Even Stapledon's other great work, LAST AND FIRST MEN, pales in ambition next to STAR MAKER, which presents nothing less than an entire imagined history of life in the universe, encompassing billions of
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Networks of the Brain

by Olaf Sporns ...

An integrative overview of network approaches to neuroscience, exploring the origins of brain complexity and the link between brain structure and function“This is where we should be looking for solutions to the great mysteries of life and the mind.” —American ScientistOver the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields. Increasingly, science is ... Read more

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An integrative overview of network approaches to neuroscience, exploring the origins of brain complexity and the link between brain structure and function“This is where we should be looking for solutions to the great mysteries of life and the mind.” —American ScientistOver the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields. Increasingly, science is
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Last And First Men

by Olaf Stapledon ...

Series series S.F. MASTERWORKS
One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years.Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many ... Read more

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One of the most extraordinary, imaginative and ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years.Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope and ambition of his work. First published in 1930, Last and First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution, terraforming, genetic engineering and many
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The Viking Battalion

Norwegian American Ski Troopers in World War II

by Olaf Minge, Kyle Ward ...

A history of the true World War II operations of the little known Norwegian American Battalion, a special unit that fought across Europe to free Norway."What is engaging about this book is that you get to hear the authentic voices of the soldiers through their memoirs, journal entries, and letters. Some are long, some are short, but all are worth reading for the insights you get into the minds of ... Read more

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A history of the true World War II operations of the little known Norwegian American Battalion, a special unit that fought across Europe to free Norway."What is engaging about this book is that you get to hear the authentic voices of the soldiers through their memoirs, journal entries, and letters. Some are long, some are short, but all are worth reading for the insights you get into the minds of
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Touch

A Novel

by Olaf Olafsson ...

The inspiration for a film directed, written and produced by Baltasar Kormákur, co-written by Olaf Olafsson."Delicate, absorbing...as satisfying as it is moving." — VogueA mesmerizing, panoramic work of literary fiction about one man’s search to find a lover who suddenly disappeared decades before.When the pandemic hits, Kristofer is forced to shutter his successful restaurant in Reykjavik, ... Read more

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The inspiration for a film directed, written and produced by Baltasar Kormákur, co-written by Olaf Olafsson."Delicate, absorbing...as satisfying as it is moving." — VogueA mesmerizing, panoramic work of literary fiction about one man’s search to find a lover who suddenly disappeared decades before.When the pandemic hits, Kristofer is forced to shutter his successful restaurant in Reykjavik,
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Odd John

by Olaf Stapledon ...

Series series S.F. MASTERWORKS
John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species. But the world is not ready for such a change ... ... Read more

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John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species. But the world is not ready for such a change ...
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Delphi Complete Works of Olaf Stapledon (Illustrated)

by Olaf Stapledon, Delphi Classics ...

Series Book 23 - Delphi Series Eleven
The English novelist and philosopher Olaf Stapledon wrote intriguing histories of the future, which served as a major influence on the development of the science fiction genre. His debut novel, ‘Last and First Men’, covers a history of 18 successive species of humanity, while his magnum opus ‘Star Maker’ provides an outline history of the Universe over two billion years. His works are highly ... Read more

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The English novelist and philosopher Olaf Stapledon wrote intriguing histories of the future, which served as a major influence on the development of the science fiction genre. His debut novel, ‘Last and First Men’, covers a history of 18 successive species of humanity, while his magnum opus ‘Star Maker’ provides an outline history of the Universe over two billion years. His works are highly
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Star Maker

by Olaf Stapledon ...

This bold exploration of the cosmos ventures into intelligent star clusters and mingles among alien races for a memorable vision of infinity. Cited as a key influence by science-fiction masters such as Doris Lessing, this classic has left its mark not only in modern literature but also in the fields of social anthropology and philosophy. ... Read more

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This bold exploration of the cosmos ventures into intelligent star clusters and mingles among alien races for a memorable vision of infinity. Cited as a key influence by science-fiction masters such as Doris Lessing, this classic has left its mark not only in modern literature but also in the fields of social anthropology and philosophy.
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Olaf Stapledon, Collection

by Olaf Stapledon ...

William Olaf Stapledon (10 May 1886 – 6 September 1950) — known as Olaf Stapledon — was a British philosopher and author of several influential works of science fiction.Stapledon's writings directly influenced Arthur C. Clarke, Brian Aldiss, Stanisław Lem, John Gloag, Naomi Mitchison, C. S. Lewis, Vernor Vinge, John Maynard Smith, and indirectly influenced many others, contributing many ideas to ... Read more

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William Olaf Stapledon (10 May 1886 – 6 September 1950) — known as Olaf Stapledon — was a British philosopher and author of several influential works of science fiction.Stapledon's writings directly influenced Arthur C. Clarke, Brian Aldiss, Stanisław Lem, John Gloag, Naomi Mitchison, C. S. Lewis, Vernor Vinge, John Maynard Smith, and indirectly influenced many others, contributing many ideas to
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Latter-Day Psalms

by Olaf Stapledon ...

This early work by Olaf Stapledon was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Latter-Day Psalms' is a collection of poetry. William Olaf Stapledon was born on 10th May 1886 in Wallasey, on the Wirral Peninsula near Liverpool, in England. He completed a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Liverpool and his first published work of ... Read more

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This early work by Olaf Stapledon was originally published in 1914 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Latter-Day Psalms' is a collection of poetry. William Olaf Stapledon was born on 10th May 1886 in Wallasey, on the Wirral Peninsula near Liverpool, in England. He completed a Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Liverpool and his first published work of
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