Say Hello to Jupiter

Say Hello to Jupiter

Author: Boris Bouquerel

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2003-10-09

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1462825613

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Ever wondered what our great-great-grandchildren will think of us as they survey the wreckage? Will they realize that their broken inheritance was no accident, but a scheduled apocalypse we had seen coming a long way off, in great scientific detail and full Dolby Technicolor Sensurround? As if our generation had taken some perverse pleasure wallowing in scary-scary, frowning with concern at the litany of extinct species and vanishing forests, wringing our hands in helpless sympathy as faraway, starving children stared out of our TV sets accusingly Gasping at last in horrified excitement when the second plane hit the second tower as soon as the focus was adjusted. Like fingering a decaying tooth, enjoying the painful tingle, knowing all too well that the longer we wait and do nothing, other than devise complex methods of denial, the closer we get to that apocalyptic bogeyman all you prime-time warriors have been expecting. Sound familiar? Then this book is for you. Says the author, 41st-century starship singer BB Boris: Where I come from, telecommunications are telepathy, people do not build their houses but grow them, and the pursuit of power is no more than a distasteful game fit only for unruly children. Alas, a doomed mission to your infernal era has trapped me here among you primitive hypocrites. Although BB pulls no punches when describing our suicidal century, what he has to say is surprisingly optimistic, and after reading his unique memoirs you will find yourself strangely uplifted, rediscovering a sense of faith and hope you thought was lost forever. Indeed, this tale is not about doom and gloom. It is about faith. Believe it or not, two thousand years from now we will have come a long, long way. Welcome to the Imperial Federation of Jupiter, a space-faring utopia where problems still exist, for this is not Neverland, but where we have at least succeeded in overcoming the depressingly childish conundrums of our tragic infancy. How was this possible? After playing around in the technology sandbox for a century or so, our species suddenly had to learn some very hard lessons in the ensuing trauma. As a result, and despite all the odds stacked against us, we were able to rediscover the wisdom of our early ancestors. Thus the multiple wonders present in the Federation are a blend of quantum physics, spiritual energy and shamanic magic. One of your descendants is living there. He has a job as a starship vocalist, a highly trained specialist responsible for the safety of passengers. He is living a life of contentment with his mate, but their loving bliss is suddenly shattered by affairs of state. Eventually an exceptional spate of circumstances results in his leaving the forty-first century and he ends up trapped in our infernal age. But this is not really about the future. Although much of the action takes place in 2021 and in 4077, this is a highly contemporary novel. It is in a way the story of a hapless rock singer at odds with the nauseating values permeating the last days of our species on its once-beautiful cradle planet. As he tries hard to make the best of his exile, racked by loneliness, plagued by half memories of his utopian home in the future, he is nevertheless driven by his first-hand awareness that Humankind has everything to look forward to, if only after the looming, terrible catharsis he knows is coming. Like a spaced-out Forrest Gump, this peculiar intelligence gives him a unique perspective on the events of the last three decades. Like Kane, the Shaolin priest of the Kung-Fu series, his purity of spirit provides him with a disarming, almost magical advantage when confronted with the simian brutes that dominate our troubled era. Even as his memories fade with time, to the point where he begins to doubt they ever happened, the protagonist


THE CATS OF HARTH

THE CATS OF HARTH

Author: madeline macdonald

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-09-07

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1304378470

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A story of the cats of a small village at around the time when Queen Victoria was a little girl. Their ruler, Broomrider, believes he can restore the ancient magical powers of cats. The army commander, Hagshadow, is more practical and trains the cats to fight when the village is attacked by the Rats from the East, while Spellbinder, the female leader, has a gift of healing and is a peacemaker. Most cats are loyal followers of Broomrider but he has opponents, especially Juno, the attractive young newcomer who scoffs at the limits he sets for the females. Her power of attraction inspires devotion yet creates conflict in the village. The story tells how cats balance their domestic lives and their secret, free adventures. As the ever-perceptive Miss Braithwaite says, ""One must never pry into the private life of a cat.""


Journey to Jupiter

Journey to Jupiter

Author: Sarah Michaels

Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books

Published:

Total Pages: 89

ISBN-13:

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Journey deep into the cosmos, where the secrets of our universe unravel in a tapestry of wonder and majesty. This book invites young readers, aged 8-12, to embark on an expedition beyond our blue planet and into the heart of the solar system's largest guardian: Jupiter. With every turn of the page, embark on an adventure, unraveling the mysteries of gravity-defying storms, moonlit tales of volcanic eruptions, and the possibility of life hidden beneath icy crusts. Dive headfirst into narratives that blend the perfect measure of captivating storytelling with scientific accuracy. With each chapter, engage in thought-provoking concepts, delightful experiments, and hands-on activities that bridge the vastness of space into the palm of young hands. More than just facts and figures, this tome instills a sense of awe, a dash of imagination, and an insatiable curiosity. From the artistic swirls of Jupiter's storms to its moon-dotted night sky, every revelation is a testament to the endless wonders our universe holds. This book isn't just a read; it's an experience, a voyage, a call to every young mind that has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered. Embrace the journey, and let the stars guide your way.


nEvermore!

nEvermore!

Author: Nancy Kilpatrick

Publisher: EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing

Published: 2015-10-31

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 177053086X

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Neo-Gothic fiction inspired by the imagination of Edgar Allan Poe. Compiled by multi-award winning editors, Nancy Kilpatrick and Caro Soles, nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery and the Macabre presents a tantalizing selection of imaginative stories by New York Times bestselling and prize-winning authors Margaret Atwood; David Morrell; Kelley Armstrong; Richard Christian Matheson; Tanith Lee; William F. Nolan; Nancy Holder; Christopher Rice; Chelsea Quinn Yarbro; Michael Jecks; Lisa Morton; J. Madison Davis; Barbara Fradkin, and many others. This anthology consists of 21 original tales that blend supernatural and mystery elements in unique reimaginings of Edgar Allan Poe’s exquisite stories.nEvermore! Tales of Murder, Mystery and the Macabre is an homage to the great American writer, the incomparable Edgar Allan Poe, and a must-have for every fan of his work.


Jupiter's Children

Jupiter's Children

Author: Mary Campion

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 0853237530

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On 21 October 1988 at 6.15pm the cruise liner Jupiter was sunk after a collision in the Aegean Sea with the Italian ship Adige. On board the Jupiter were 391 schoolchildren, 84 adults and 110 crew members. A teacher and a child were never found; two crew members died. In Jupiter’s Children, 16 girls, one boy and 12 adults from Cator Park School give their accounts of the events and their aftermath. Their stories are accompanied by photographs, letters, drawings and other documents. "The reports give a moving catalogue of terrifying experience and individual courage... Jupiter’s Children is the account of a violent rite of passage which forced children to put away childish things."—Times Education Supplement


Give Me Some Space!

Give Me Some Space!

Author: Philip Bunting

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781338772753

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One girl's mission to find life in space leads to an out-of-this-world adventure perfect for the astronaut-in-training in your life. Una loves imagining a life in space. Life on Earth is just so-so. But how will she get there? Can she complete her mission to discover life in space? Oh! And did she remember to feed her goldfish? From award-winning creator Philip Bunting, Give Me Some Space is a delightful story that expertly merges nonfiction facts with imaginative play. Readers will love blasting off with Una, and learning along the way!


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Publisher: Capstone

Published:

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 151578956X

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The Far Arena

The Far Arena

Author: Richard Ben Sapir

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2015-10-13

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 1504021622

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Released from the Arctic ice after two millennia, a Roman gladiator contends with his haunted memories and the modern world in this “marvelous” novel (Los Angeles Times). While exploring the polar expanse for an oil company, geologist Lew McCardle discovers something remarkable: a body encased in the ice. Even more remarkable, the skills of a Russian researcher bring the man miraculously back to life. This strange visitor from the distant past has an amazing story to tell. With the help of a Nordic nun who translates from his native Latin, Lucius Aurelius Eugenianus reveals that in the era of Domitian he was a champion in the ancient Roman Coliseum, a gladiator known far and wide as the greatest of all time. But now the warrior Eugeni must readjust to this new world, with its bizarre customs, hidden traps, and geopolitical and moral complexities, as he struggles to come to terms with painful memories of loves and glories lost, and the bloodthirsty imperial politics and heartbreaking betrayals that ultimately led him to this time and place. An ingenious amalgam of science fiction, fantasy, and history, Richard Ben Sapir’s The Far Arena is a breathtaking work of literary invention, at once thrilling, poignant, and thought-provoking.


Moody Food

Moody Food

Author: Ray Robertson

Publisher: Santa Fe Writers Project

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0981966144

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Inspired by the exploits of ill-fated country-rock visionary Gram Parsons, this mid-60s tale of idealism and escape traces the trials of a fictionalized draft-dodging flower child from the United States to Canada and back. It is the late 1960s in Yorkville, Toronto's hippie ghetto of artists, intellectuals, drunken poets, and would-be rock stars. In this idyllic haven, narrator Bill Hansen, a drummer, meets Thomas Graham, an American musician on the lam from the draft. The two form a band, but even as they revel in music and freedom, Graham is hobbled by another love: a drug habit that becomes his reason for living and, eventually, for dying. Graham's emotional trip and failed, revolutionary life reflect the rise and fall of an entire generation's aspirations.


Beyond Jupiter's Kneecaps

Beyond Jupiter's Kneecaps

Author: Spencer Payne

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-01-27

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1329045475

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When Wilson is taken away from his high school, he finds himself in the center of the Bulbous Wood, with little clue of how to get out. A stranger called Jarlsberg instructs him to make his way to Boxen Roxen, the city of children that cannot grow. In search of a purpose that will prove to his school principal he has worth, Wilson must make his way through this newfound land and get home. Getting home is not that easy though for he is light years from Earth and Wilson still wonders if his adventure is real at all or if he died in the bus crash and has reached paradise.