Galactic Games

Author : Karen Lord
Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 0345534085
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Galaxy Game written by Karen Lord and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • A gripping science fiction saga about three students from a school for those with extraordinary powers, from the award-winning author of The Best of All Possible Worlds “A smart science fictional fable as inventive and involving as it is finally vital.”—Tordotcom On the verge of adulthood, Rafi attends the Lyceum, a school for the psionically gifted. Rafi possesses mental abilities that might benefit people . . . or control them. Some wish to help Rafi wield his powers responsibly; others see him as a threat to be contained. Rafi’s only freedom at the Lyceum is Wallrunning: a game of speed and agility played on vast vertical surfaces riddled with variable gravity fields. Serendipity and Ntenman are also students at the Lyceum, but unlike Rafi, they come from communities where such abilities are valued. Serendipity finds the Lyceum as much a prison as a school, and she yearns for a meaningful life beyond its gates. Ntenman, with his quick tongue, quicker mind, and a willingness to bend if not break the rules, has no problem fitting in. But he too has his reasons for wanting to escape. Now the three friends are about to experience a moment of violent change as seething tensions between rival star-faring civilizations come to a head. For Serendipity, this change will challenge her ideas of community and self. For Ntenman, it will open new opportunities and new dangers. And for Rafi, given a chance to train with some of the best Wallrunners in the galaxy, it will lead to the discovery that there is more to Wallrunning than he ever suspected . . . and more to himself than he ever dreamed. Includes two bonus short stories “There is a weight and grace to [Lord’s] prose that put me in mind of pewter jewelry.”—NPR “This novel is a satisfying exercise in being off-balance, a visceral lesson in how to fall forward and catch yourself in an amazing new place.”—The Seattle Times

Author : Bryan Thomas Schmidt
Publisher : Baen Books
ISBN 13 : 1625795041
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Galactic Games written by Bryan Thomas Schmidt and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TOP AUTHORS, including 8 New York Times best-selling authors, imagine sports in intergalactic, Olympic-like competitions of the future. George R.R. Martin, Larry Correia, Mercedes Lackey, Gene Wolfe, Robert Silverberg, Mike Resnick, Seanan McGuire, David Farland and many more. Eighteen stories, eighteen different sports, many never written about in science fiction before. FUTURE SPORTS! The Olympic Games—pushing skills, minds, brains and bodies to their limits in the ultimate competition on Earth. But once mankind has reached the stars, playing sports will travel with us. Yet galactic sports come with new challenges and possibilities. And new dangers. From downhill figure skating to horse racing with alien life forms; from baseball played with speedboats to basketball on Mars and golf on the Moon; from alien opponents to literally death defying stakes,Galactic Games takes the competition to a whole new level. Includes stories by top selling authors George R.R. Martin, Mercedes Lackey, Larry Correia, Todd McCaffrey, David Farland, and Seanan McGuire as well as legends Robert Silverberg, Randall Garrett, Gene Wolfe, Mike Resnick, Jack C. Haldeman, and more. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Mission: Tomorrow, edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt: “This themed anthology . . . will appeal to a wide range of readers, who will appreciate the diversity of stories . . . a solid introduction to a classic genre.”—Kirkus “Editor Schmidt adds grandmasters to a mix of newer established names and balances the tragic with the humorous.”—Publishers Weekly About Shattered Shields, edited by Jennifer Brozek and Bryan Thomas Schmidt: “In this well-built anthology, seventeen original stories cut to the heart of military fantasy, diving directly into the most exciting moments of dramatic bravery, grand battles, and life-changing heroism. . . . Readers who prefer to cut straight to the action, but want more depth than pure hack-and-slash, will find these offerings appealing.”—Publishers Weekly “An inventive and thought-provoking set of tales that capture the bravery and terrors of battle. Carries the banner of military fantasy proudly.”—John Marco, author of The Bronze Knight Series About The Raygun Chronicles, edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt: “Fans of sf should enjoy this stylistically varied homage to a genre as old as the fiction . . . ”—Library Journal About Beyond the Sun, edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt: “Beyond the Sun mixes courage, redemption, and stark terror in tales of distant worlds. Buckle in.”—Jack McDevitt, author of Firebird

Author : Roger Hurn
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1781473471
Total Pages : 31 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Galactic Games written by Roger Hurn and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Full Flight series of reading books are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest. A boy called Farad and a dog named Hero are caught up in a war that is not their own, but if they stick together they may reach a safe place.

Author : Shu Chen Hou
Publisher : Kokoshungsan Ltd
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Galactic Games written by Shu Chen Hou and published by Kokoshungsan Ltd. This book was released on 2024-03-11 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an out-of-this-world adventure with 'The Galactic Games', where Earth's finest young athletes clash against extraterrestrial competitors in a high-stakes cosmic sports competition. Join them in a thrilling race across the universe as they strive to save their planet from impending peril. With heart-pounding action, intergalactic rivalry, and a dash of cosmic camaraderie, this epic tale promises to captivate readers of all ages and ignite imaginations like never before.

Author : Christian Blauvelt
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 146549863X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Wars How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks and Other Galactic Survival Skills written by Christian Blauvelt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A humorous guide on how to survive the Star Wars galaxy's many dangers The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. From ruthless bounty hunters, ferocious beasts, and extreme weather, to hostile landscapes, social minefields, and backstabbing allies-perils and hazards are never far away! How do you flee an exploding Death Star? What's the best way to source a starship at a spaceport? How would you escape kidnap by Tusken Raiders on Tatooine? Survival means keeping your wits about you. This fun, practical Star Wars book will teach you how to recognise threats and learn what to do to stay alive in a galaxy far, far away. Explore the methods used by your favorite Star Wars movie characters to escape sticky situations, with this handy manual. DK's How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks will help you to navigate galactic pitfalls, whether you're learning how to avoid offending aliens of other species, or trying to find food and shelter in emergency situations. From survival kits and disguises, to tips on diplomacy and etiquette, this book's step-by-step instructions, illuminating graphics, and beautiful illustrations will ensure your survival in a galaxy where anything can happen! © & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.

Author : David Knight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780761562597
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spore written by David Knight and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Expanded coverage of the space game from Spore. Giving players the detailed info they'll need to get them ready for the Galactic Adventures that await. * Complete walkthrough for all Maxis-created adventures. Every puzzle solved, every goal reached! * Behind the veil breakdown of the Maxis adventures, showing players how they created the levels with the Adventure Creator. * Detailed lessons on using the Adventure Creator. All you'll need to know to make your own challenges for yourself and others to play. With in-depth input from the creators themselves!

Author : Ellis Delmonte
Publisher : Hawkwood Books
ISBN 13 : 0956634257
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Games written by Ellis Delmonte and published by Hawkwood Books. This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Oliver Togg is selected to represent Earth in the 5000th Galactic Olympic Games. As Earth is being invited for the first time, a good impression is essential. Only if Oliver does well will Earth be invited to join the Galactic Community, but Oliver is shy and not very sporty. How will he perform?Star Games is a funny, thoughtful and exciting story for children aged 9 and over. "All the sporting events were great, like using a laser instead of a pole, and so were the descriptions of the planets" Maxim, aged 10 “4 stars out of 5”, Waterstone's Young Readers

Author : Blair Farrell
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147668345X
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Avengers in Video Games written by Blair Farrell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, Marvel Comics' superhero group the Avengers have captured the imagination of millions, whether in comics, multi-billion dollar grossing films or video games. Similar to the chronology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Avengers video games first started with titles driven by single characters, like Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor and Captain America. Over time, the games grew to include more and more heroes, culminating in playing experiences that featured the Avengers assembled. This is the first-ever book assessing the video games starring "Earth's Mightiest Heroes." Featured games span consoles and platforms, from popular PlayStation and Xbox titles to an arcade game in danger of being lost to time. All video games are covered in depth, with each entry including game background and a detailed review from the author. Some game entries also include behind-the-scenes knowledge from the developers themselves, providing exclusive details on the Marvel video game universe.

Author : Neal Roger Tringham
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482203898
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Science Fiction Video Games written by Neal Roger Tringham and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand Video Games as Works of Science Fiction and Interactive Stories Science Fiction Video Games focuses on games that are part of the science fiction genre, rather than set in magical milieux or exaggerated versions of our own world. Unlike many existing books and websites that cover some of the same material, this book emphasizes critical a

Author : Roger Hurn
Publisher : Badger Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788371666
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Galactic Games written by Roger Hurn and published by Badger Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-02 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack is the star of the TV show 'Sci-fi Spy Guy'. But Jack has a big secret. He is an actor but his star ship is real! There is a wide variety of different stories in the Full Flight Heroes and Heroines series - something to suit every reader's tastes. The series has a reading age of 7.5-8 with a flexible interest age range of 8-14, so the language is accessible while the stories are well developed and interesting. Themes include: aliens on earth, evil robots, a wartime discovery, a dance competition, time travel and a life-changing accident.