We is an exploration of the individual vs. the social order, a celebration of the importance of imagination, and ultimately, a warning regarding the dehumanizing consequences of imagination’s destruction. This novel has served as the inspiration for what has become, if not a genre, then at the very least a dominant sub-genre of science fiction. It is the first major dystopian novel, a precursor to George Orwell’s 1984, Aldus Huxley’s Brave New World, and Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.
Added by: Dontspeakenglish | Karma: 7.25 | Fiction literature | 13 November 2009
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Released in July of 2008, the second Mass Effect novel is set a few months after the events of the first Mass Effect game. It brings back the character of Kahlee Sanders from the first novel, and digs deeper into an organization known as Cerberus – a radical pro-human military cabal the player can encounter in the first game.
The story also takes a closer look at the quarian species, biotic ability in humans, and introduces the setting of Omega – the Terminus Systems’ dark
When the Bough breaks - [1] Alex Delaware mystery by Jonathan Kellerman
Added by: stovokor | Karma: 1758.61 | Fiction literature | 11 November 2009
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This is the first of Jonathan Kellerman's highly popluar Dr. Alex Delaware series, and one can see why this first book has led to many more. Dr. Delaware is an interesting character with several different - and often conflicting - aspects to his personality. Milo Sturgis, the slovenly LAPD Homicide detective with a heart of gold and unique personality foibles all his own is Alex's co-star, and is a fascinating character in his own right. [cover image = first edition] Audio added Thanks to 2211!
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Time
Can Bill Nye explain Einstein's theory of relativity to ten and 11-year-olds in less than 30 minutes? Tune in to this episode of his series, Bill Nye the Science Guy: Time, to find out, and to see how he manages to fit in two special guests, Ian Ziering of Beverly Hills 90210 and Ellen Cleghorne, comedian. Nye tells his audience how humans first began keeping track of time, what this timekeeping was based on, and why it was necessary.
Based on the popular educational games of the same name, the Leap Frog cartoon series teaches preschool fundamentals in a fun and friendly way. In this volume, frog brother and sister Tad and Lily prepare for their first day of school by taking a tour of the classroom and learning about phonics, counting, and animals.
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