Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict--Auger's Teacher
Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict--Auger's Teacher

Author: Sherwood Smith

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2001-08-11

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9780312877996

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Cece Robin is a simple fourth-grade schoolteacher. A chance meeting with a splinter group of the Resistance changes her life. She would never dream of getting involved in their plot to assassinate the Taelon leader Zo'or she'd never kill anyone-not even an alien Taelon! Her refusal makes her dangerous to the Resistance-and a suspect in the eyes of the Taelons. By great good luck she meets up with Augur, whom she puts in a terrible fix. He-the ultimate loner, whose credo is "I'm out for nobody but myself"--Risks his cover, his life, and worst of all, possibly, the loss of some income, to save his favorite teacher from the Taelons and the Resistance. Can Augur save Cece without crippling the Resistance and destroying humanity's hope for the future? Maybe. But for sure, he's really going to mess up his social life!

Contemporary Authors New Revision Series
Contemporary Authors New Revision Series

Author: Amanda D. Sams

Publisher: Contemporary Authors New Revis

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9780787695330

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In response to the escalating need for up-to-date information on writers, Contemporary Authors® New Revision Series brings researchers the most recent data on the worlds most-popular authors. These exciting and unique author profiles are essential to your holdings because sketches are entirely revised and up-to-date, and completely replace the original Contemporary Authors® entries. For your convenience, a soft-cover cumulative index is sent biannually.

The Triumph of Babylon 5
The Triumph of Babylon 5

Author: Baz Greenland

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2024-01-12

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1476651442

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Babylon 5 revolutionized genre television. First aired in 1993, the space opera series is highly respected for everything it was trying to achieve on television at a time when Star Trek was king. Its use of story arcs and long-form storytelling in science fiction can be felt in everything from Battlestar Galactica to Lost and The Expanse. Much of its legacy has been about its struggle to survive. From the rivalry with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, to the collapse of the Prime Time Entertainment Network, the cancellation of spin-off series, and the failed big screen attempts--the behind-the-scenes details on Babylon 5 are as fascinating as anything we have on screen. This work explores the complex history of Babylon 5, the career of showrunner J. Michael Straczynski, and the behind-the-scenes drama to stay on the air, with many attempts to continue the franchise. Featuring interviews with cast members from the podcast A Dream Given Form, a lengthy two-part interview with Peter Jurasik (Londo) and a chat with Patricia Tallman (Lyta) and others, this book gives insights into what it was like to be part of Babylon 5, chronicling the show's highs and lows and examining the legacy it left behind in genre television.

The Arrival
The Arrival

Author: Fred Saberhagen

Publisher: Turtleback

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 9780606196444

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When the Companions arrived on Earth, billionaire Jonathan Doors welcomed them, but when he discovers their plans for Earth, he fakes his death, and founds the resistance.

Pop Culture Pioneers
Pop Culture Pioneers

Author: Cher Martinetti

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0762498528

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Celebrate the empowering and inspiring women who helped create, shape, and make pop culture great, from the creator of SYFY WIRE's FANGRRLS and the podcast "Forgotten Women of Genre"! In every medium in popular culture—from books, films, and video games to comics, television, and animation—women have been instrumental in creating and shaping the worlds, characters, and genres that we know and love. However, much of their hard work and innovation has gone largely unrecognized—until now. With a foreword by American Gods actress Yetide Badaki and essays exploring the history and transformation of pop culture's genres and mediums, Pop Culture Pioneers explores and pays respect to the women who played a crucial role in creating and influencing of some of the most famous worlds and characters in pop culture including: Directors & Producers like Karyn Kusama (Aeon Flux, Jennifer's Body), Denise Di Novi (co-producer of Batman Returns, The Nightmare Before Christmas), and Jean MacCurdy (producer of Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs) Writers & Editors like Jeanette Khan (editor and publisher of DC Comics), Alice Bradley Sheldon (writing as James Tiptree Jr.), and Alison Bechdel (Fun Home) Animators & Artists like Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe), Noelle Stevenson (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power) and Brenda Chapman (animator and director of Brave) As well as Marlene Clark (Blaxploitation actress), Roberta Williams (creator of the adventure game genre), Yvonne Blake (costume designer for Superman), Bonnie Erickson (co-creator of Miss Piggy), and many more.

Dining with the Stars
Dining with the Stars

Author: Paul K. Dorn

Publisher: Beyond Words/Atria Books

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780671017491

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In a dazzling show of support for AIDS Project Los Angeles, more than 100 celebrities share their favorite recipes in this irresistible collection that brings a touch of glamor to everything from appetizers to desserts. Photos/illustrations throughout.