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The Arrival of the Fittest: Biology's Imaginary Futures, 1900–1935
by Jim EndersbyIn the early twentieth century, varied audiences took biology out of the hands of specialists and transformed it into mass culture, transforming our understanding of heredity in the process. In the early twentieth century communities made creative use of the new theories of heredity in circulation at the time, including the now largely forgotten mutation theory of Hugo de Vries. Science fiction writers, socialists, feminists, and utopians are among those who seized on the amazing possibilities of rapid and potentially controllable evolution. De Vries’s highly respected scientific theory only briefly captured the attention of the scientific community, but its many fans appropriated it for their own wildly imaginative ends. Writers from H.G. Wells and Edith Wharton to Charlotte Perkins Gilman, J.B.S. Haldane, and Aldous Huxley created a new kind of imaginary future, which Jim Endersby calls the biotopia. It took the ambiguous possibilities of biology—utopian and dystopian—and reimagined them in ways that still influence the public’s understanding of the life sciences. The Arrival of the Fittest recovers the fascinating, long-forgotten origins of ideas that have informed works of fiction from Brave New World to the X-Men movies, all while reflecting on the lessons—positive and negative—that this period might offer us.
Arrival (Smallville)
by Michael TeitelbaumNow, in the "Smallville" book series, fans can go beyond the TV show to join young, legendary Clark Kent, Lana Lang, and Lex Luthor as they set out on original adventures.
The Arrivals
by Melissa MarrThe Wasteland is a world beyond our own. It is a rough and ragged landscape under a two-moon sky, inhabited by monsters and creatures that could almost pass for human. Into this alternate world unwitting people are brought, from both past and present, for reasons none of them know. Chloe Mattison goes to sleep, drunk and heartbroken, in Washington, D. C. , and wakes up in the Wasteland. Chloe is welcomed by Jack and Kitty, brother and sister from a Wild West frontier town. "Youre one of us," they tell her, yet neither Jack nor Kitty, nor any of their companions, know why they were chosen. Two questions loom large in all of their minds: Why are we here? Is there a way out of this corrupt, demon-filled world? Equal parts The Matrix and The Wizard of Oz, The Arrivals is a page-turning adventure set in a world you will not soon forget.
Arrive at Easterwine: The Autobiography of a Ktistec Machine
by R. A. Lafferty'This, I believe, is the first autobiography of a machine,' writes Epikt, a Ktistec machine. In the resulting mindbending, at times hilarious, work of the imagination, the careful and attentive reader realizes that Epikt is not only presiding at its own birth at the Institute for Impure Science, but it is also addressing itself to the interpretation of mankind's most profoundly puzzling problems.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 2 (Volume #2)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrogant Evil God: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Sheng RenWuMingA good-for-nothing young master who had received an unintentional awakening from the ancient bloodline, fighting against strong enemies, controlling divine beasts, and stirring up the winds and clouds in the Three Realms. If the heavens block me, the heavens will pierce through the heavens, and if the earth obstructs me, the earth will shatter the earth. I am the ruler of all gods.
Arrow: No Ordinary Fairy Tale (Knife #3)
by R. J. AndersonRhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. 'Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,' the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. 'This will only hurt a little...' Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back. . .
Arrow: Book 3 (No Ordinary Fairy Tale Ser. #3)
by R.J. AndersonRhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. 'Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,' the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. 'This will only hurt a little...'Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back...
Arrow: Book 3 (Knife #3)
by R.J. AndersonRhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. 'Oh, do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape,' the Empress said, her voice silken and sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. 'This will only hurt a little...'Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing, and her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality, Rhosmari knows she must fight back...
Arrow: Fatal Legacies
by Marc Guggenheim James R. TuckSet in the devastating aftermath of Season Five and leading into the thrilling events of Season Six...ARROW: FATAL LEGACIES...reveals for the first time what occurred as Team Arrow resumed its mission to protect Star City. Those who survived Prometheus’s trap on Lian Yu discover that Chase’s revenge continues far beyond his death. Sara Lance returns, Dinah Drake accepts the mantle of Black Canary, and the entire team hits the streets again. There can be no rest in this collaboration between Arrow Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim and author James R. Tuck, for if Chase’s deadly legacies can’t be stopped, countless more will die. ARROW and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. DC LOGO : TM & © DC Comics. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. (s15)
Arrow - A Generation of Vipers
by Clay Griffith Susan GriffithThe second original novel based on the hit Warner Bros. TV show Arrow and concluding the first crossover between The Flash and Arrow novels! Continuing from the events of THE FLASH: THE HAUNTING OF BARRY ALLEN, team Arrow and team Flash seek to eliminate the bizarre energy that threatens to kill the Scarlet Speedster. Their quest takes them to Markovia, where they must get past an army of mercenaries and assassins to face the enigmatic Count Wallenstein.
An Arrow to the Moon
by Emily X.R. Pan'This luminous love story cuts bone deep' - Melissa Albert, bestselling author of The Hazel WoodRomeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this lyrical and magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Colour of After.Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He's sick of being haunted by his family's past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his younger brother, a supernatural wind and the bewitching girl at his new high school.Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents' expectations are stifling. Then her life is turned upside down by the strange new boy in her class, the arrival of unearthly fireflies, and an ominous crack spreading across the town of Fairbridge.As Hunter and Luna uncover hidden secrets and navigate the feud between their families, everything around them begins to fall apart. All they can depend on is their love . . . but time is running out, and fate will have its way.An Arrow to the Moon, Emily X.R. Pan's brilliant and ethereal follow-up to The Astonishing Colour of After, is a story about family, love, and the magic and mystery of the moon that connects us all.PRAISE FOR THE ASTONISHING COLOUR OF AFTER 'This beautiful, magical journey through grief made my heart take flight' - Holly Black, bestselling author of The Cruel Prince'This brilliantly crafted novel portrays the vast spectrum of love and grief with heart-wrenching beauty and candor. A very special book' - John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars 'Magic and mourning, love and loss, secrets kept and secrets revealed all illuminate Emily X.R. Pan's inventive and heart-wrenching debut' - Gayle Forman, author of If I Stay'A poignant reminder of grief's power and the transcendence of love. Haunting at every turn, this is a glorious debut' - Renee Ahdieh, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn'A book that will stay with you' - The Irish Times
An Arrow to the Moon
by Emily X.R. PanRomeo and Juliet meets Chinese mythology in this magical novel by the New York Times bestselling author of The Astonishing Color of After.Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow and arrow, but all else in his life veers wrong. He&’s sick of being haunted by his family&’s past mistakes. The only things keeping him from running away are his little brother, a supernatural wind, and the bewitching girl at his new high school.Luna Chang dreads the future. Graduation looms ahead, and her parents&’ expectations are stifling. When she begins to break the rules, she finds her life upended by the strange new boy in her class, the arrival of unearthly fireflies, and an ominous crack spreading across the town of Fairbridge.As Hunter and Luna navigate their families&’ enmity and secrets, everything around them begins to fall apart. All they can depend on is their love…but time is running out, and fate will have its way. An Arrow to the Moon, Emily X.R. Pan&’s brilliant and ethereal follow-up to The Astonishing Color of After, is a story about family, love, and the magic and mystery of the moon that connects us all.
Arrow - Vengeance
by Oscar Balderrama Lauren CertoSlade Wilson. Sebastian Blood. Isabel Rochev. Their actions will determine the path of a hero.SECRET ORIGINSOliver Queen returns from the dead to create his persona as the Arrow. Yet others work in the shadows to fashion his downfall... and plot the destruction of all he holds dear.Also a survivor of Lian Yu, Slade Wilson's ultimate goal is Oliver's doom, and he recruits Isabel Rochev, whose hatred for the Queens knows no bounds. Brother Blood, while seeking to do what is right, also finds himself inextricably tangled in Wilson's machinations. This is the untold story behind the rise and fall of the Arrow
Arrowheart: Book 1
by Rebecca SkyWhat if you had the power to make any boy fall in love with you? Addictive romance with a fantasy twist for fans of Holly Smale, Ally Carter, and Zoe Sugg.The gods are gone. The people have forgotten them. But sixteen-year-old Rachel Patel can't forget - the gods control her life, or more specifically, her love life.Being a Hedoness, one of a strong group of women descended from Greek God Eros, makes true love impossible for Rachel. She wields the power of that magical golden arrow, and with it, the promise to take the will of any boy she kisses. But the last thing Rachel wants is to force someone to love her . . .When seventeen-year-old Benjamin Blake's disappearance links back to the Hedonesses, Rachel's world collides with his, and her biggest fear becomes a terrifying reality. She's falling for him - a messy, magnetic, arrow-over-feet type of fall.Rachel distances herself, struggling to resist the growing attraction, but when he gives up his dream to help her evade arrest, distance becomes an insurmountable task. With the police hot on their trail, Rachel soon realises there are darker forces hunting them - a group of mortals recruited by the gods who will stop at nothing to preserve the power of the Hedonesses - not to mention Eros himself, who is desperate to reverse the curse . . .Prepare to fall under the spell of Wattpad star Rebecca Sky, in this compulsive romance.
Arrowheart: Book 1 (The Love Curse)
by Rebecca SkyWhat if you had the power to make any boy fall in love with you? Addictive romance with a fantasy twist for fans of Holly Smale, Ally Carter, and Zoe Sugg.The gods are gone. The people have forgotten them. But sixteen-year-old Rachel Patel can't forget - the gods control her life, or more specifically, her love life.Being a Hedoness, one of a strong group of women descended from Greek God Eros, makes true love impossible for Rachel. She wields the power of that magical golden arrow, and with it, the promise to take the will of any boy she kisses. But the last thing Rachel wants is to force someone to love her . . .When seventeen-year-old Benjamin Blake's disappearance links back to the Hedonesses, Rachel's world collides with his, and her biggest fear becomes a terrifying reality. She's falling for him - a messy, magnetic, arrow-over-feet type of fall.Rachel distances herself, struggling to resist the growing attraction, but when he gives up his dream to help her evade arrest, distance becomes an insurmountable task. With the police hot on their trail, Rachel soon realises there are darker forces hunting them - a group of mortals recruited by the gods who will stop at nothing to preserve the power of the Hedonesses - not to mention Eros himself, who is desperate to reverse the curse . . .Prepare to fall under the spell of Wattpad star Rebecca Sky, in this compulsive romance.
Arrowpoint (Welcome to Tyler)
by Suzanne EllisonWELCOME TO TYLER - THE AUCTION'S AT TWO O'CLOCKTyler's annual crafts fair is in full swing. This year the theme is Native American art. Stroll among the tables and admire the handiwork of America's favorite hometown. Each book set in Tyler is a self-contained story; together, they stitch the fabric of a community.TORN BETWEEN TWO CULTURESMichael Youngthunder is a successful businessman. But he remains tormented by the Winnebago heritage he cannot leave behind….IS THERE A PLACE IN HIS HEART FOR HER?Renata Meyer loves Michael, but he comes from a world she knows nothing about. And Michael seems unable—or unwilling—to help her bridge the gap.Previously Published
Arrows
by K. L. NooneEvander Roche doesn’t want to kill anyone. But he’s one of the Queen’s bowmen, and the kingdom’s been invaded. Now Van, and his loyal best friend Milo, and their fellow soldiers, are standing at the brink of war.Fortunately, the greatest magician in the world has shown up to help. Lorre will either win a war or prevent it -- after all, he always gets what he wants. And tonight he wants Van for company.The magician’s beautiful and powerful. The invitation’s an honor. But Milo’s only concerned about Van getting hurt -- and Van’s starting to realize just how much Milo cares.On the edge of a battlefield, tempted by magic, Van will discover what he really wants ... and the person he truly loves.
Arrows Fall: Arrows Of The Queen, Arrow's Flight, Arrow's Fall (Heralds of Valdemar #3)
by Mercedes LackeyWith Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future. But just as Talia is about to uncover the traitor behind all these intrigues, she is sent off on a mission to the neighboring kingdom, chosen by the Queen to investigate the worth of a marriage proposal from Prince Ancar.
Arrow's Flight: Arrows Of The Queen, Arrow's Flight, Arrow's Fall (Heralds of Valdemar #2)
by Mercedes LackeySet in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Valdemar, this unique and exciting novel continues the story of Talia. Having mastered the powers necessary to a guardian of the kingdom, she faces the final preparation for her initiation as adviser and protector of the Queen.
Arrows of Desire
by Geoffrey HouseholdIt is 700 years after the age of destruction and London is just a forest. Britain is no longer an independent state but a primitive outpost of the Euro-African Federation. All is not well at the settlement near Avebury. The native Britons do not like the new Britons who have 'come home' from Euro-Africa, dancing a bizarre, twenty-two-man cricket dance and singing an obscure song called 'Landa Fope'.After one of these immigrants takes a shot at the High Commissioner, Ali Pretorius, chaos breaks out, and it is left to a beautiful young woman, Thea, to restore peace and order . . .