Writing in an Alien World

Writing in an Alien World

Author: Deborah Mutnick

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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. Writing in an Alien World combines postmodern discourse theory and Bakhtinian dialogics with feminist and critical educational perspectives. Basic writing teachers, compositionists, graduate students, and critical educators will benefit from this book's theoretical scope, political analysis, and illuminating portraits of students and teachers.


Aliens and Alien Societies

Aliens and Alien Societies

Author: Stanley Schmidt

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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A thoughtful, clear and utterly fascinating reference, this book is absolutely vital to writers who want to put extraterrestrial life-forms in their novels and stories.


Shades of Earth

Shades of Earth

Author: Beth Revis

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-11-14

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1595146156

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The final book in the New York Times bestselling trilogy, perfect for fans of Battlestar Galactica and Prometheus! FUELED BY LIES. RULED BY CHAOS. ALMOST HOME. Amy and Elder have finally left the oppressive walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They're ready to start life afresh—to build a home—on Centauri-Earth, the planet that Amy has traveled 25 trillion miles across the universe to experience. But this new Earth isn't the paradise Amy had been hoping for. There are giant pterodactyl-like birds, purple flowers with mind-numbing toxins, and mysterious, unexplained ruins that hold more secrets than their stone walls first let on. The biggest secret of all? Godspeed's former passengers aren't alone on this planet. And if they're going to stay, they'll have to fight. Amy and Elder must race to discover who—or what—else is out there if they are to have any hope of saving their struggling colony and building a future together. They will have to look inward to the very core of what makes them human on this, their most harrowing journey yet. Because if the colony collapses? Then everything they have sacrificed—friends, family, life on Earth—will have been for nothing.


Alien Earth

Alien Earth

Author: Megan Lindholm

Publisher: HarperCollins UK

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 0007333579

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A journey of stunning discovery by the author of Cloven Hooves. Humanity has been "rescued" from a toxic and dangerous Earth by the enigmatic Arthropalan and inserted into the fragile ecologies of twin alien worlds--where they must make no environmental impact.


Alien Universe

Alien Universe

Author: Don Lincoln

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1421410737

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Are alien civilizations really possible? If extraterrestrials exist, where are they? How likely is it that somewhere in the universe an Earth-like planet supports an advanced culture? Why do so many people claim to have encountered Aliens? In this gripping exploration, scientist Don Lincoln exposes and explains the truths about the belief in and the search for life on other planets. In the first half of Alien Universe, Lincoln looks to Western civilization's collective image of Aliens, showing how our perceptions of extraterrestrials have evolved over time. The roots of this belief can be traced as far back as our earliest recognition of other planets in the universe—the idea of them supporting life was a natural progression of thinking that has fascinated us ever since. Our captivation with Aliens has, however, led to mixed results. The world was fooled in the nineteenth century during the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, and many people misunderstood Orson Welles's 1938 radio broadcast, The War of the Worlds, leading to significant anxiety among some listeners. Our continuing interest in Aliens is reflected in entertainment successes such as E.T., The X-Files, and Star Trek. The second half of the book explores the scientific possibility of whether advanced Alien civilizations do exist. For many years, researchers have sought to answer Enrico Fermi’s great paradox—if there are so many planets in the universe and there is a high probability that many of those can support life, then why have we not actually encountered any Aliens? Lincoln describes how modern science teaches us what is possible and what is not in our search for extraterrestrial civilizations. Whether you are drawn to the psychological belief in Aliens, the history of our interest in life on other planets, or the scientific possibility of Alien existence, Alien Universe is sure to hold you spellbound.


Alien Planet

Alien Planet

Author: Fletcher Pratt

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13:

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"Alien Planet" is a captivating science fiction novel where Merrick Wells and Alvin Schierstedt encounter an extraordinary alien named Ashembe. Through Ashembe's impressive ability to learn English, they embark on a thrilling adventure involving repairs to his unique "Sky Car." As Merrick's performances of English poems gain recognition among the alien community, he discovers the consequences of his artistic choices and the imperfections within their seemingly perfect society.


Strange New Worlds

Strange New Worlds

Author: Ray Jayawardhana

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2013-04-21

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 069115807X

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Describes the science of planet hunters, the prospects for the discovery of alien life, and discusses the controversies surrounding extrasolar-planet research.


Alien: Echo

Alien: Echo

Author: Mira Grant

Publisher: Imprint

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1250306302

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Named to the 2020 Hal Clement list and the 2020 ALA Rainbow List An original young adult novel of the Alien universe Olivia and her twin sister Viola have been dragged around the universe for as long as they can remember. Their parents, both xenobiologists, are always in high demand for their research into obscure alien biology. Just settled on a new colony world, they discover an alien threat unlike anything they’ve ever seen. And suddenly the sisters’ world is ripped apart. On the run from terrifying aliens, Olivia’s knowledge of xenobiology and determination to protect her sister are her only weapons as the colony collapses into chaos. But then a shocking family secret bursts open—one that’s as horrifying to Olivia as the aliens surrounding them. The creatures infiltrate the rich wildlife on this untouched colony world—and quickly start adapting. Olivia’s going to have to adapt, too, if she’s going to survive... An Imprint Book “An electrifying adventure ... Olivia and Kora are smart, strong young women, and their romance, born in the midst of unspeakable horror, is believable. ... A worthy and terrifying addition to a classic sci-fi/horror franchise.” —Kirkus Reviews “Mira Grant blends gritty science fiction, complex characters, and nail-biting horror in Alien: Echo! A spellbinding novel of courage and terror.” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times–bestselling author of Broken Lands and editor of Aliens: Bug Hunt