In order to hide from his unwanted fame as the spitfire pilot monkey who emerged from a computer game to defeat the nefarious corporation that engineered him, the charismatic and dangerous Ack-Ack Macaque is working as a pilot on a world-circling nuclear-powered zeppelin. But when the cabin of one of his passengers is invaded by the passenger's own dying doppelganger, our hirsute hero finds himself thrust into another race to save the world.
“It is an evil born of war. It is the end of all things.” Four hundred years ago, Ed and Alice Rico threw themselves through a mysterious portal on the London Underground, hunting for Ed’s lost brother—Alice’s husband—Verne. Now, starship captain Katherine Abdulov embarks on a desperate race against ruthless rival captain—and her former lover—Victor Luciano, to try and earn back her family’s trust. Tomorrow, all their lives will be thrown together by disaster, as an ancient evil stirs among the stars, threatening the survival of all life…
From Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winner Katherine Rundell comes an exciting new novel about a group of kids who must survive in the Amazon after their plane crashes. Fred, Con, Lila, and Max are on their way back to England from Manaus when the plane they’re on crashes and the pilot dies upon landing. For days they survive alone, until Fred finds a map that leads them to a ruined city, and to a secret.
The Game of Life by Timothy Leary is a motivational book that invites readers to approach life as an exciting and transformative game. Leary encourages readers to embrace their inner power and take an active role in shaping their destiny. Through thought-provoking insights and practical exercises, the book aims to inspire personal growth, self-discovery, and a greater sense of fulfillment. Key Aspects of The Game of Life: Mindset Transformation: Leary emphasizes the power of mindset and invites readers to challenge their beliefs and perceptions. He encourages a shift from a limited and rigid mindset to an expansive and open one. By cultivating a mindset of possibility, readers can overcome obstacles, tap into their potential, and create a more fulfilling life. Self-Exploration and Personal Development: The book encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-exploration and personal development. Leary provides exercises and techniques for self-reflection, introspection, and expanding consciousness. Through these practices, readers can gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their desires, and their purpose, enabling them to make intentional choices and live a life aligned with their values.Empowerment and Self-Authorship: Leary emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility and becoming the authors of our own lives. He encourages readers to harness their inner power, make conscious choices, and embrace their unique authenticity. By taking ownership of their lives, readers can create meaningful experiences, navigate challenges, and manifest their desired outcomes. The Game of Life serves as a guidebook for individuals seeking personal growth, self-discovery, and a more fulfilling life. Leary's insights and exercises empower readers to shift their mindset, explore their inner landscape, and embrace their personal power. By approaching life as a game, readers can tap into their innate creativity, resilience, and resourcefulness to create a life that reflects their true potential and aspirations. Timothy Leary: Timothy Leary, an American psychologist and writer, is known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs and his involvement in the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Born in 1920, Leary conducted controversial experiments with psychedelic substances, exploring their potential for expanding consciousness and promoting personal growth. He popularized the phrase Turn on, tune in, drop out, advocating for the exploration of altered states of consciousness as a means of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Leary's provocative ideas and his challenge to conventional norms continue to influence discussions on drug policy, consciousness, and human potential.
'IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE FICTION YOU WILL LOVE THIS. . . A ROLLICKING GOOD READ' Scotsman on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MACLEOD'S BEST BOOK TO DATE' SFX on Beyond the Hallowed Sky THE FERMI ARE AWAKE. With the invention of faster-than-light travel there is nowhere that humanity cannot go. New worlds are discovered, but with them come new dangers. At the heart of the discovery is the Fermi, mysterious beings that have survived on alien worlds for longer than humanity has existed. But now the Fermi are awakening, and they do not seem pleased to find humans in their midst. But for Lakshmi Nayak and the crew of the Fighting Chance, danger is a lot closer to home. Their search for answers will take them to places, and worlds, they never expected. Science fiction legend Ken MacLeod returns with book two in the Lightspeed trilogy, a gripping tale of first contact and dark conspiracies set among the stars. Praise for Ken MacLeod: 'An exceptional blend of international politics, hard science, and first contact' Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series on Beyond the Hallowed Sky 'MacLeod is up there with Banks and Hamilton as one of the British sci-fi authors you absolutely have to read' SFX 'Prose as sleek and fast as the technology it describes. . . watch this man go global' Peter F. Hamilton on Star Fraction 'Ken MacLeod has an enviable track record of extrapolating from current trends to produce mind-bending novels of ideas' Guardian Also by Ken MacLeod: Lightspeed Beyond the Hallowed Sky Fall Revolution The Star Fraction The Stone Canal The Cassini Division The Sky Road Engines of Light Cosmonaut Keep Dark Light Engine City Corporation Wars Trilogy Dissidence Insurgence Emergence Novels The Human Front Newton's Wake Learning the World The Execution Channel The Restoration Game Intrusion Descent
High above the Himalayan snowline, an ibex dislodges a pebble. As it falls, bounces, and tumbles into a stream, the pebble turns into a monkey… Pebblemonkey pinwheels through cedars and poplars, discovering himself, realising the world in all its intricacy and beauty, immersing himself in the knowable and the unknowable… The odyssey of a monkey born from stone who tried it all: forbidden love, asceticism, adventure, revolt against land-grabbers who tried to destroy his home, and bringing the forest and the city into an alliance with one another only to realise what matters most.
Hear that voice inside your head? The one that nitpicks all your new ideas? That's your monkey. This hypercritical little critter loves to make you second-guess yourself. It stirs up doubt. It kills your creativity. But it can be stopped. And acclaimed author Danny Gregory is here to show you how. After battling it out with his own monkey, he knows how to shut yours down. Gregory provides insight into the inner workings of your inner critic and teaches you how to put it in its place. Soon you'll be able to silence that voice and do what you want to do—create. Now follow his lead and Shut Your Monkey.
Gareth L. Powell would be the first to tell you that he doesn't know everything about being a writer, or about getting published, or about life when your work is in a bookshelf. But his field-guide to publishing, About Writing, is absolutely here to help writers on every stage of their journey. Whether you need a bit of writing inspiration or tips on how to find your voice, are struggling to manage writing alongside a day job, want some no-nonsense advice about working with an agent or a publisher or are all at sea with social media, this updated and expanded guide is a must have. Positive, blunt and refreshingly honest, this is a guide to the practical business of writing from a professional author with a decade's experience, who has navigated working with publishers of all sizes, and walked the path from debut to award-winner. Written with Gareth L. Powell's trademark warmth and wisdom, About Writing is here to help you achieve your goals, and write your own story. Originally published by Luna Press, this new edition contains updated tips, advice and information, plus more than 20,000 words of new material.
Environmental Studies: Understanding the World Around Us is a series of five books for classes 1 to 5 on Environmental Studies. The series strictly follows the new NCERT syllabus and the vision of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005. The series introduces young learners to their environment. They also learn how to preserve it while reading the books. The books have been written in a child-friendly language and are supported by lively illustrations. The concepts have been explained in a simple, clear and logical manner for better understanding.
