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The Routledge Companion to Cyberpunk Culture (Routledge Companions)
by Anna McFarlane Lars Schmeink Graham MurphyIn this companion, an international range of contributors examine the cultural formation of cyberpunk from micro-level analyses of example texts to macro-level debates of movements, providing readers with snapshots of cyberpunk culture and also cyberpunk as culture. With technology seamlessly integrated into our lives and our selves, and social systems veering towards globalization and corporatization, cyberpunk has become a ubiquitous cultural formation that dominates our twenty-first century techno-digital landscapes. The Routledge Companion to Cyberpunk Culture traces cyberpunk through its historical developments as a literary science fiction form to its spread into other media such as comics, film, television, and video games. Moreover, seeing cyberpunk as a general cultural practice, the Companion provides insights into photography, music, fashion, and activism. Cyberpunk, as the chapters presented here argue, is integrated with other critical theoretical tenets of our times, such as posthumanism, the Anthropocene, animality, and empire. And lastly, cyberpunk is a vehicle that lends itself to the rise of new futurisms, occupying a variety of positions in our regionally diverse reality and thus linking, as much as differentiating, our perspectives on a globalized technoscientific world. With original entries that engage cyberpunk’s diverse ‘angles’ and its proliferation in our life worlds, this critical reference will be of significant interest to humanities students and scholars of media, cultural studies, literature, and beyond.
The Routledge Companion to Imaginary Worlds (Routledge Media and Cultural Studies Companions)
by Mark J.P. WolfThis companion provides a definitive and cutting-edge guide to the study of imaginary and virtual worlds across a range of media, including literature, television, film, and games. From the Star Trek universe, Thomas More’s classic Utopia, and J. R. R. Tolkien’s Arda, to elaborate, user-created game worlds like Minecraft, contributors present interdisciplinary perspectives on authorship, world structure/design, and narrative. The Routledge Companion to Imaginary Worlds offers new approaches to imaginary worlds as an art form and cultural phenomenon, explorations of the technical and creative dimensions of world-building, and studies of specific worlds and worldbuilders.
The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction (Routledge Literature Companions)
by Mark BouldThe Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is a comprehensive overview of the history and study of science fiction. It outlines major writers, movements, and texts in the genre, established critical approaches and areas for future study. Fifty-six entries by a team of renowned international contributors are divided into four parts which look, in turn, at: history – an integrated chronological narrative of the genre’s development theory – detailed accounts of major theoretical approaches including feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, postcolonialism, posthumanism and utopian studies issues and challenges – anticipates future directions for study in areas as diverse as science studies, music, design, environmentalism, ethics and alterity subgenres – a prismatic view of the genre, tracing themes and developments within specific subgenres. Bringing into dialogue the many perspectives on the genre The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and the future of science fiction and the way it is taught and studied.
The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction (Routledge Concise Histories of Literature)
by Mark Bould Sherryl VintThe term ‘science fiction’ has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this Concise History: provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the genre traces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horror shows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishing is organised by theme and presented chronologically uses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fiction includes a short overview and bullet-pointed conclusion for each chapter. Discussing the place of key works and looking forward to the future of the genre, this book is the ideal starting point both for students and all those seeking a better understanding of science fiction.
The Routledge Handbook of Role-Playing Game Studies (Routledge Media and Cultural Studies Handbooks)
by Sebastian Deterding José P. ZagalThis Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the latest research on role-playing games (RPGs) across disciplines, cultures, and media in one single, accessible volume.Collaboratively authored by more than 40 key scholars, it traces the history of RPGs, from wargaming precursors to tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons to the rise of live-action role-play and contemporary computer RPG and massively multiplayer online RPG franchises, like Baldur’s Gate, Genshin Impact, and World of Warcraft. Individual chapters survey the perspectives, concepts, and findings on RPGs from key disciplines, like performance studies, sociology, psychology, education, economics, game design, literary studies, and more. Other chapters integrate insights from RPG studies around broadly significant topics, like worldbuilding, immersion, and player-character relations, as well as explore actual play and streaming, diversity, equity, inclusion, jubensha, therapeutic uses of RPGs, and storygames, journaling games, and other forms of text-based RPGs. Each chapter includes definitions of key terms and recommended readings to help students and scholars new to RPG studies find their way into this interdisciplinary field.A comprehensive reference volume ideal for students and scholars of game studies and immersive experiences and those looking to learn more about the ever-growing, interdisciplinary field of RPG studies.
The Rover: A Rover Novel Of Three Adventures (The\rover Ser. #1)
by Mel OdomEdgewick Lamplighter (Wick to his friends) is a humble librarian in the isolated halls of Greydawn Moors until dreams of wanderlust and a bit of dereliction in his duties result in his being shanghaied to a far-off land.Captured by pirates, sold into slavery, and adopted by a gang of thieves, Wick soon finds himself with more adventures than even a halfling librarian can imagine.Rival gangs, goblin marauders, evil wizards, and monstrous dragons are soon after the wee adventurer and his newfound allies in a tale of treasures and treachery, magic and mystery, where even a little guy can rise to the occasion and save the day.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Rover Throws a Party: Inspired by NASA's Curiosity on Mars
by Kristin L. GrayInspired by NASA's Curiosity rover, this is the story of a lonely Mars rover who plans the best birthday party in the solar system.It's Rover's anniversary on Mars! Time to celebrate by throwing the best party this planet has ever seen. Rover hands out invitations all over town, but it seems like he's the only one around. Will anyone come to the party, or will Rover be all alone on his big day? In 2013, NASA programmed their Curiosity rover to hum "Happy Birthday to You" in honor of its first year on Mars. Inspired by this anecdote, this is the tale of a lonely rover and his party, accompanied by fascinating Mars rover facts that help explain the real science behind the story. This fun birthday tale provides an accessible, kid-friendly look at one of NASA's coolest programs.
Roverandom
by J. R. R. Tolkien Christina Scull Wayne G. HammondA dog who has been turned into a toy dog encounters rival wizards and experiences various adventures on the moon with giant spiders, dragon moths, and the Great White Dragon.
A Rover's Story
by Jasmine WargaNew York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public LibraryThe One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there’s a problem with his programming….Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars’s difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed… and survive?
Rovina (Saga Arcangelo #2)
by Joseph R. MeisterLilith ha scoperto di essere una strega e che il suo elemento è il fuoco. Aiutata dai suoi nuovi compagni che hanno i poteri della terra, dell’acqua e del vento dovrà affrontare le malvagie strigi che vogliono la sua perdizione e la sua rovina, anche se in realtà dietro di loro si celano i terribili Elohim, i nove angeli che sfidarono Dio e che sono stati esiliati nell’inframondo. In questa battaglia tra il Paradiso e l’Inferno, Lilith scoprirà di avere nuovi e inaspettati alleati come il luminoso Uriel e il misterioso Iago, ma anche il sinistro bibliotecario Zabulón. Coinvolgente, travolgente ed entusiasmante, questo romanzo è il seguito della saga Arcangelo, piena di stregoneria, romance e azione. Perfetta per i fan di Streghe, The Secret Circle e Supernatural: provare per credere!
The Rowan (Tower and Hive #1)
by Anne MccaffreyThe Talents were the elite of the Nine Star League. Their gifts were many and varied, ranging from the gentle telepathic, to the rare and extremely valued Primes. On the Primes rested the entire economic wealth and communications systems of the civilised worlds. But Primes were scarce--only very rarely was a new one born. And now on the planet Altair,in a small mining colony on the western mountain range, a new Prime existed, a three-year-old girl--trapped in a giant mud slide that had wiped out the rest of the Rowan mining community. Every Altarian who was even mildly talented could 'hear' the child crying for help, but no one knew exactly where she was buried. Every resource on the planet was centred into finding 'The Rowan' the new Prime, the first ever to be born on Altair, an exceptionally unique Prime, more talented, more powerful, more agoraphobic, more lonely, than any other Prime yet known in the Nine Star League.
Rowan and the Ice Creepers (Rowan of Rin #5)
by Emily Rodda"Four must make their sacrifice. In the realm twixt fire and ice... The quest unites both life and death". The wise woman -- Sheba's ominous words haunt Rowan. The bitter winter has lasted far too long and won't loosen its deadly hold on the land. As food stores dwindle, the people of Rin flee to the warmer coast. Rowan and two friends -- and a shadow -- journey up the mountain that towers over Rin to seek the source of the unending cold. Rowan knows from past experience that the mountain is unpredictable and harbors many dangers. But now waves of freezing air stream down its sides. And ferocious ice creepers -- giant eyeless creatures with gaping jaws and teeth like shards of ice -- slither from its shadow eager to devour any warm being. Will Rowan and his friends somehow be able to bring spring -- and life -- back to the land? Can they survive the perils of the mountain and the attacks of the ice creepers?
Rowan and the Keeper of the Crystal (Rowan of Rin #3)
by Emily RoddaDestiny leads Rowan of Rin to make choices which could save a powerful crystal, thereby ensuring the safety of his people and his people's shore-dwelling allies.
Rowan and the Travelers (Rowan of Rin #2)
by Emily Rodda"The secret enemy is here. It hides in darkness, fools beware...!" The wise woman seems terrified, and her cryptic message frightens Rowan. He is wondering who the enemy could be, when suddenly the people of Rin begin falling asleep -- and not waking up. What is the strange spell that has settled over Rin? If Rowan can only figure out the meaning hidden in the wise woman's words, he may be able to save his people from this mysterious sleep and from an even worse danger to come.... The Travelers offer to help, but Rowan doesn't know if he can trust them. They suggest that the answer lies in the legendary, noxious Pit of Unrin, and no living thing has ever entered Unrin and returned. If Rowan tackles its unknown hazards, will he find the knowledge he seeks? Will he even survive? Rowan needs wisdom to decide whom to trust, bravery to face the perils of his journey, and both to defeat Rin's deadly secret enemy.
Rowan and the Zebak (Rowan of Rin #4)
by Emily RoddaFate and dark forces may finally pose more than a match for Rowan, the hero of Rin. The dreaded Zebak nation is closing in fast. The Zebak have fanged, flying grachs to carry out their missions, and revenge burning deep in their hearts. Rowan's little sister, Annad, is their first target. And that is only the beginning.... Emily Rodda's seamless novel threads together an unlikely group of comrades, a witch's agonizing riddles, and a fortress of steel hiding the most elusive of secrets, a secret that may spell destruction for the Zebaks'or for Rin.
Rowan Oakwing (Rowan Oakwing #1)
by E.J. ClarkeBeing a fairy is a lot more dangerous than you think . . .There's a strange magic to London's parks. When the sun sets and the gates are closed, tiny winged creatures come to life. The only way to meet them is to become one. And if you become one, there's no way back.Rowan cries herself to sleep in Hyde Park and wakes up ten centimetres tall, with tiny oak-leaf wings. She's about to go on an adventure in the hidden world of fairies and foxes. But Rowan's quest will be perilous, with fearsome enemies at her heels. If she wants to get home, she'll need to find the courage she never knew she had, and discover powers she'd never even imagined . . .
Rowan Oakwing: Book 2 (Rowan Oakwing #2)
by E.J. ClarkeBeing a fairy is a lot more dangerous than you think ...Ever since Rowan was transformed into a fairy, her life has been filled with perilous adventure. And when her mum is kidnapped by evil Vulpes and his army of foxes, Rowan sets off on her most dangerous mission yet. With the help of her fairy friends - plus a tiger released from London Zoo! - she's sure she can rescue her mum and save the fairy realms. But Vulpes is cunning and sly. And he's luring Rowan right into a trap ...
Rowan of Rin (Rowan of Rin #1)
by Emily RoddaBecause only he can read the magical map, young, weak, and timid Rowan joins six other villagers to climb a mountain and try to restore their water supply, as fears of a dragon and other horrors threaten to drive them back.
Rowana's Perspective
by Mary-Lauri BartolaRowana is a smart, curious little girl, who believes she can achieve whatever she sets her mind on. She breathes positivity and sees the world not only as a place from which she can learn but also take to many new levels. She is today’s role model for young minds who will one day be changing the world.
Rowankind: Rowandkind: Book Two (Rowankind #3)
by Jacey BedfordThe third book of the swashbuckling Rowankind trilogy follows privateer and witch Ross Tremayne as she navigates the magical world of alternate 19th-century Britain.What do you do with a feral wolf shapechanger who won't face up to his responsibilities? How do you contain magical creatures accidentally loosed into Britain's countryside? How do you convince a crew of barely-reformed pirates to go straight when there's smuggling to be done? How do you find a lost notebook full of deadly spells while keeping out of the clutches of its former owner? How do you mediate between a mad king and the seven lords of the Fae?Ross and Corwen, she a witch and he a shapechanger, have several problems to solve but they all add up to the same thing. How do you make Britain safe for magic users?It's 1802. A tenuous peace with France is making everyone jumpy. The Fae, and therefore Ross and Corwen at their behest, have unfinished business with Mad King George, who may not be as mad as everyone thinks--or if he is, he's mad in a magical way. The Fae have left mankind alone up to now because they don't care to get involved with mortals, but don't be fooled into thinking they're harmless.
Rowing In Eden: A Novel
by Elizabeth EvansPynch Lake is quiet nine months of the year but bursts into life each summer when the vacationers arrive. In the summer of 1965, year-round residents Harold and Peg Wahl find the world that once belonged to them is now being taken over by their older daughters, returned from college for the summer. Cool and self-possessed Rosamund is receiving the attention of the family friend who formerly courted Peg. Martie is filling the house with parties and houseguests of her own. No one in the family is paying much attention to the precocious thirteen-year-old Franny, who sets out to find a life of her own and, in the process, turns the Wahl family upside down.In rich and lyrical language, Elizabeth Evans, author of the critically acclaimed novels Carter Clay and The Blue Hour, has created both a profound meditation and a haunting story about the promises and betrayals of love. And in Franny Wahl, Evans has created one of the most memorable and endearing characters in recent fiction.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure
by Jeff KinneyFrom the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland’s mom from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure! <p><p> And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal! <p> <b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
by Jeff KinneyGrab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on! And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal and Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!
Rownsders: Los Hijos de los Dioses (Rownsders #1)
by Walli SilvaEn un mundo donde el politeísmo está arraigado en la cultura mundial, existen los Rownsders, famosos hijos de Dioses con Humanos. Ellos viven en una mansión flotante llamada Blenswi, en ella, aprenden a usar sus poderes y cómo usarlos de forma benéfica para ellos. Últimamente, criaturas extrañas vienen huyendo de Bertwool y ni el Dios del fuego está consiguiendo contenerlos. Corresponde a los Rownsders proteger el mundo y librar a la humanidad del caos perpetuo. Un Rownsders es secuestrado, una Diosa desaparece y un niño huye de Blenswi. Conseguirán los Rownsders descubrir lo que está causando todo este desastre?
Roxie the Baking Fairy: The Magical Crafts Fairies Book 7 (Rainbow Magic #7)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Rachel and Kirsty return to Rainspell Island for Crafts Week. They're so excited try all of the workshops. But after the Magical Crafts Fairies' items are stolen, all types of crafts are in chaos. Jewellery will keep breaking, artists won't be able to draw properly and paint will come out grey! Can they help the Magical Crafts Fairies get them back before Crafts Week is ruined? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Magical Crafts Fairies set! Kayla the Pottery Fairy; Annabelle the Drawing Fairy; Zadie the Sewing Fairy; Josie the Jewellery-Making Fairy; Violet the Painting Fairy; Libby the Story-Writing Fairy; Roxie the Baking Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!