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Through Prison Bars

The Lives and Labours of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry

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A fascinating look—first published in 1894—at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform.Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that.Through Prison Bars is ... Read more

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A fascinating look—first published in 1894—at two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform.Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacking any regulations. The facilities were poorly managed and unsanitary, and prisoners were treated like animals. One man and one woman, the "Prisoner's Friends," sought to change that.Through Prison Bars is
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Dusty Zebra

And Other Stories

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Series Book 11 - The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak
Tales of science fiction and adventure from the Hugo Award–winning author of Way Station and City .The long and prolific career of Clifford D. Simak cemented him as one of the formative voices of the science fiction and fantasy genre. His literary legacy stands alongside those of Robert A. Heinlein and Ray Bradbury. This striking collection of nine tales showcases Simak's abili... ... Read more

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Tales of science fiction and adventure from the Hugo Award–winning author of Way Station and City .The long and prolific career of Clifford D. Simak cemented him as one of the formative voices of the science fiction and fantasy genre. His literary legacy stands alongside those of Robert A. Heinlein and Ray Bradbury. This striking collection of nine tales showcases Simak's abili...
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Three Science Fiction Thrillers

Bones of the Earth, In the Drift, and Vacuum Flowers

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Three excursions through time, outer space, and imaginary worlds from "one of the most intellectually astute SF writers of his generation" ( The Washington Post).Michael Swanwick is a legend in the science fiction and fantasy universe, having won five Hugos, a Nebula, a World Fantasy Award, and many more honors for his mind-bending work. This trio of acclaimed sci-fi thrillers showcases the ... Read more

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Three excursions through time, outer space, and imaginary worlds from "one of the most intellectually astute SF writers of his generation" ( The Washington Post).Michael Swanwick is a legend in the science fiction and fantasy universe, having won five Hugos, a Nebula, a World Fantasy Award, and many more honors for his mind-bending work. This trio of acclaimed sci-fi thrillers showcases the
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Lingo

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This witty thriller about sentient artificial intelligence "makes you think a little [and] smile a lot" ( The New York Times).Brewster Billings is perhaps a little too wrapped up with his computer. He has given it a pet name, Lingo. He has programmed it with the ability to talk to its owner. In fact, Lingo has begun to respond to Brewster's programming skill surprisingly well. Lingo soon makes the ... Read more

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This witty thriller about sentient artificial intelligence "makes you think a little [and] smile a lot" ( The New York Times).Brewster Billings is perhaps a little too wrapped up with his computer. He has given it a pet name, Lingo. He has programmed it with the ability to talk to its owner. In fact, Lingo has begun to respond to Brewster's programming skill surprisingly well. Lingo soon makes the
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Selkirk's Island

The True and Strange Adventures of the Real Robinson Crusoe

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Winner of the Whitbread Biography Award: The true story of the shipwrecked Scottish buccaneer who inspired Daniel Defoe's novel.This action-filled biography follows Alexander Selkirk, an eighteenth-century Scottish buccaneer who sailed the South Seas plundering for gold. But an ill-fated expedition in 1703 led to shipwreck on remote Juan Fernández Island off the coast of Chile. Selkirk, the ship's ... Read more

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Winner of the Whitbread Biography Award: The true story of the shipwrecked Scottish buccaneer who inspired Daniel Defoe's novel.This action-filled biography follows Alexander Selkirk, an eighteenth-century Scottish buccaneer who sailed the South Seas plundering for gold. But an ill-fated expedition in 1703 led to shipwreck on remote Juan Fernández Island off the coast of Chile. Selkirk, the ship's
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The Shadow Pavilion

by Liz Williams ...

Series Book 4 - The Detective Inspector Chen Novels
A supernatural detective in Singapore tries to save his wife—and the universe—in this "thoroughly original fantasy" by the author of Snake Agent ( Publishers Weekly).Detective Inspector Chen is getting used to visiting Heaven. It is a peaceful place, but the eerie calm and ever-present scent of peaches make him yearn for the chaos of Singapore Three. He has come to visit Mhara, the Emperor of ... Read more

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A supernatural detective in Singapore tries to save his wife—and the universe—in this "thoroughly original fantasy" by the author of Snake Agent ( Publishers Weekly).Detective Inspector Chen is getting used to visiting Heaven. It is a peaceful place, but the eerie calm and ever-present scent of peaches make him yearn for the chaos of Singapore Three. He has come to visit Mhara, the Emperor of
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A Death in the House

And Other Stories

by Clifford D. Simak ...

Series Book 7 - The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak
Ten thrilling and intriguing tales of space travel, war, and alien encounters from the multiple Hugo Award–winning Grand Master of Science Fiction.This magnificent compendium of stories, written during science fiction's golden age, highlights Clifford D. Simak at his very best, combining ingenious concepts with his trademark humanism and exploring strange visitations, remarkable technologies, and ... Read more

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Ten thrilling and intriguing tales of space travel, war, and alien encounters from the multiple Hugo Award–winning Grand Master of Science Fiction.This magnificent compendium of stories, written during science fiction's golden age, highlights Clifford D. Simak at his very best, combining ingenious concepts with his trademark humanism and exploring strange visitations, remarkable technologies, and
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Falling Torch

by Algis Budrys ...

Twenty years after Earth is conquered by invaders from space, the exiled US government has a chance to reclaim their lost planet2513 AD. For the past generation, since Earth was taken over by the Invaders, the US president and his cabinet have lived in exile on a planet in orbit around faraway Alpha Centauri. The Centaurian colony has become the center of the human race, reducing Earth to a ... Read more

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Twenty years after Earth is conquered by invaders from space, the exiled US government has a chance to reclaim their lost planet2513 AD. For the past generation, since Earth was taken over by the Invaders, the US president and his cabinet have lived in exile on a planet in orbit around faraway Alpha Centauri. The Centaurian colony has become the center of the human race, reducing Earth to a
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Epilog

And Other Stories

by Clifford D. Simak ...

Series Book 14 - The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak
A volume of eleven stories from the Hugo Award–winning science fiction author that explore inner space, future worlds, and the peculiar lives of robots.One of the twentieth century's most pioneering science fiction authors, Clifford D. Simak had a special fondness for robots. Not only did these thinking machines represent the boundless possibilities of technology, they also had the potential to ... Read more

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A volume of eleven stories from the Hugo Award–winning science fiction author that explore inner space, future worlds, and the peculiar lives of robots.One of the twentieth century's most pioneering science fiction authors, Clifford D. Simak had a special fondness for robots. Not only did these thinking machines represent the boundless possibilities of technology, they also had the potential to
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The Dark Light Years

by Brian W. Aldiss ...

A strange alien species forces us to question our definition of civilization in this biting satire from the Grand Master of Science Fiction.What would intelligent life‑forms on another planet look like? Would they walk upright? Would they wear clothes? Or would they be hulking creatures on six legs that wallow in their own excrement? Upon first contact with the Utod— intelligent, pacifist beings ... Read more

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A strange alien species forces us to question our definition of civilization in this biting satire from the Grand Master of Science Fiction.What would intelligent life‑forms on another planet look like? Would they walk upright? Would they wear clothes? Or would they be hulking creatures on six legs that wallow in their own excrement? Upon first contact with the Utod— intelligent, pacifist beings
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The World Jones Made

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A psychic man has the power to change a post-apocalyptic world in this science fiction novel from the author of Solar Lottery.Precognition; a world ruled by Relativism; giant alien jellyfish. The World Jones Made is a classic Philip K. Dick mash-up, taking deep philosophical musings and infusing them with wild actionFloyd Jones has always been able to see exactly one year into his future, a gift ... Read more

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A psychic man has the power to change a post-apocalyptic world in this science fiction novel from the author of Solar Lottery.Precognition; a world ruled by Relativism; giant alien jellyfish. The World Jones Made is a classic Philip K. Dick mash-up, taking deep philosophical musings and infusing them with wild actionFloyd Jones has always been able to see exactly one year into his future, a gift
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Earth for Inspiration

And Other Stories

by Clifford D. Simak ...

Series Book 9 - The Complete Short Fiction of Clifford D. Simak
From tales of alien invasions and intergalactic war to visions of dystopian tomorrows, an astonishing short story collection from a science fiction legend.Clifford D. Simak's bold visions of and ingenious speculations about humankind's future, always enriched with empathy and a deep understanding of human strengths, foibles, and failings, have stood the test of time, remaining powerful, affecting, ... Read more

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From tales of alien invasions and intergalactic war to visions of dystopian tomorrows, an astonishing short story collection from a science fiction legend.Clifford D. Simak's bold visions of and ingenious speculations about humankind's future, always enriched with empathy and a deep understanding of human strengths, foibles, and failings, have stood the test of time, remaining powerful, affecting,
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