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Set against a vast backdrop, the narrative explores the intricate interplay of diverse societies through a rich tapestry of characters. It delves into the complexities of human existence, examining how genetic, evolutionary, and historical legacies shape individuals and their interactions. The story offers a profound reflection on both the strengths and vulnerabilities inherent in our shared heritage, inviting readers to consider the impact of these factors on society as a whole.

This anthology features a selection of the finest hard science fiction stories and novellas from 2021, showcasing both established and emerging writers. Each tale explores unique themes, such as survival in alien environments, the implications of time travel, and the complexities of posthuman existence. Notable narratives include Greg Egan's glider expedition in a gas giant's forests, Nancy Kress's entangled quantum journey, and the discovery of a universe-altering artifact in Alaska. The collection promises thought-provoking insights and imaginative worlds.

This publication features a diverse collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, showcasing innovative ideas and imaginative worlds. Each issue includes contributions from both established and emerging authors, offering readers a blend of thrilling narratives, thought-provoking themes, and rich character development. The magazine aims to explore the boundaries of genre, inviting readers to engage with speculative concepts and fantastical elements that challenge perceptions of reality.

Set against a backdrop of climate change and societal collapse, the story follows Renata Black, an operative for an underground group known as the Org. After a biopharmaceutical disaster leads to a global Catastrophe, Renata must confront a mole within her organization while dealing with the consequences of a world struggling to rebuild its food supply. The narrative emphasizes tense realism over action-packed sequences, focusing on the human scale of catastrophe and the urgent need for solutions, driven by a determined heroine.

"Despite economic and territorial tensions, no one wants the city-states of the Eight Worlds to repeat the Terran Collapse by going to war. But when war accidentally happens, everyone seeks ways to exploit it for gain. The Landry and Peregoy ruling dynasties see opportunities to grab territory, increase profits, and settle old scores. Exploited underclasses use war to fuel rebellion. Ambitious heirs can finally topple their elders' regimes--or try to. But the unexpected key to either victory or peace lies with two persons uninterested in conquest, profits, or power. Philip Anderson seeks only the transcendent meaning of the physics underlying the universe. Tara Landry, spoiled and defiant youngest granddaughter of dynasty head Rachel Landry, accidentally discovers an eleventh star-jump gate, with a fabulous find on the planet behind it. Her discovery, and Philip's use of it, alter everything for the Eight Worlds"-- Provided by publisher

Leisha Camden, a genetically engineered 'Sleepless,' navigates a world where her unique trait sets her apart from others. As she grapples with her identity and the societal implications of her condition, she becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and ethical dilemmas. The narrative explores themes of isolation, humanity, and the consequences of scientific advancement, challenging perceptions of normalcy and the value of emotional experience.

Awarded the Nebula, this book showcases exceptional storytelling and imaginative world-building. It delves into complex themes of identity, morality, and the human experience, often through the lens of speculative fiction. The narrative is driven by well-developed characters who navigate a richly crafted universe, facing challenges that test their beliefs and relationships. This acclaimed work not only entertains but also invites readers to reflect on deeper philosophical questions, making it a standout in contemporary literature.

Renowned for her exploration of genetic engineering, Nancy Kress has built a formidable reputation since her acclaimed novella, which won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. Her narratives often unfold in a near-future setting, delving into the ethical and societal implications of genetic manipulation. Kress's work challenges readers to consider the complex interplay between humanity and scientific advancement, making her stories thought-provoking and relevant in today's context.

Helps the readers improve their fiction work, one essential 'element' at a time.

Jake Holman, ein Mann, der seiner dunklen Vergangenheit zu entfliehen sucht, hat eine Schar Menschen um sich versammelt, um mit ihnen gemeinsam eine neue Welt zu besiedeln. Doch statt friedliche Aufbauarbeit zu leisten, finden sie sich im Kreuzfeuer eines interstellaren Krieges wieder, zwischen zwei verschiedenen Spezies: den so genannten Pelzlingen, aggressiven Humanoiden, und den Ranken, eher friedlichen, pflanzenähnlichen Wesen. Mitten in diesen Konflikt gerät die Crucible, ein Schiff von der Erde. An Bord sind Soldaten, die die Kolonie verteidigen sollen. Als die Kolonisten sich für den Krieg rüsten, müssen sie bald feststellen, dass Wachsamkeit mitunter einen hohen Preis fordert

Bei ihrem Aufbruch ins All stießen die Menschen auf ein Netzwerk aus Sternentoren, hinterlassen von einer uralten Rasse Außerirdischer - und auf die Faller, die ihnen sofort den Krieg erklärten. Jahrhunderte später setzt das Sternenschiff Zeus ein Kontaktteam unter Dr. Achmed Bazargans Leitung auf einem neu entdeckten Planeten ab. Vordergründig soll das Team die Einheimischen studieren, doch in Wahrheit wollen sie einen künstlichen Mond erforschen, den diese einst bauten - eine Superwaffe, die alles Leben in einem Sternensystem auslöschen kann. Auch die Faller wissen davon, und sie haben sich längst auf den Weg gemacht ... Ein neuer Roman von der mehrfachen Gewinnerin des HUGO und NEBULA AWARDS!

In einer von Kriegen und Umweltkatastrophen geprägten Zeit organisiert Abenteurer Jake Holman ein Umsiedlungsprojekt zu einer Kolonienwelt für 6.000 Passagiere. Doch die vielversprechende Reise wird kompliziert, als sich herausstellt, dass die Menschen auf der neuen Welt nicht allein sind.

How do you create a main character readers won't forget? How do you write a book in multiple-third-person point of view without confusing your readers (or yourself)? How do you plant essential information about a character's past into a story?Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by award-winning author Nancy Kress answers all of these questions and more! This accessible book is filled with interactive exercises and valuable advice that teaches you how to: Choose and execute the best point of view for your story, Create three-dimensional and believable characters, Develop your characters' emotions, Create realistic love, fight, and death scenes, Use frustration to motivate your characters and drive your story. With dozens of excerpts from some of today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint provides you with the techniques you need to create characters and stories sure to linger in the hearts and minds of agents, editors, and readers long after they've finished your book.

Počínaje rokem 1965 je každoročně organizována, volena a vyhlašována společností Američtí spisovatelé science fiction a fantasy (SFWA) k poctění nejlepších SF děl posledních 12 měsíců. Je udělována v pěti kategoriích: Povídka, noveleta, novela, román a scénář (rozhlasový, televizní, filmový). Pro zajímavost: nejčastějšími vítězi dosud jsou (v kategorii román): Robert Silverberg a Gene Wolfe (9 vítězství), Poul Anderson a Philip K. Dick (5 vítězství). NEJLEPŠÍ POVÍDKA: Severna Park: Lék (The Cure for Everything) NEJLEPŠÍ NOVELETA: Jack Williamson: Země jaká bývala (The Ultimate Earth) NEJLEPŠÍ NOVELETA: Kelly Link: Lousin duch (Louise's Ghost) James Patrick Kelly: Změna (Undone) (tato povídka není ve výpisu nominací uvedena) NOMINOVANÁ POVÍDKA: Mike Resnick: Sloni z Neptunu (The Elephants on Neptune) NEJLEPŠÍ ROMÁN (ukázka): Catherine Asaro: Kvantová růže (The Quantum Rose)

Vesmírná válka s rasou Sekerníků je stále krutější a zoufalejší a lidstvo je tím, kdo prohrává. Možná je ještě naděje: prastarý artefakt, pozůstatek dávno zmizelé civilizace, který kdesi na samotném okraji vesmíru krouží po oběžné dráze nad zdánlivě primitivní planetou. Jenže artefakt není tím, čím se zdál být a blíží se okamžik, kdy to lidé zjistí – a pak už nic není jako předtím…

Once again, the year's finest flights of speculative imagination are gathered in one extraordinary volume, compiled by acclaimed editor and anthologist David G. Hartwell. From some of the most renowned visionaries of contemporary SF -- as well as new writers who are already making an indelible mark -- comes an all-new compendium of unparalleled tales of the possible that will enthrall, astonish, terrify, and elate. Stories of strange worlds and mind-boggling futures, of awesome discoveries and apocalyptic disasters, of universes light years distant and deep within the human consciousness, are collected here as SF's brightest lights shine more radiantly than ever before.

Znovu jsou tady – autoři a jejich světy, jež si získávají miliony dychtivých čtenářů. Opět přicházejí ve dvou svazcích a vracejí se do zvláštních a podmanivých míst, do nichž je zasazen nový příběh, jenž doplňuje a dokresluje jejich nejslavnější díla. Mnoho příběhů se odvíjí v dřívější minulosti těchto scifi světů a vrhá nové světlo na příběhy již proslavené. Jiné sledují známé dějové linie, ale odehrávají se stranou hlavních událostí. Všechny do jednoho jsou však nepostradatelné pro miliony fanoušků těchto autorů a jejich světů, které již hluboce uvízly v myslích a srdcích čtenářů. Joe Haldeman v povídce Rozdělená válka dokresluje příběhy z knihy Věčná válka. Všemi oblíbený Enderův cyklus doplňuje Orson Scott Card v povídce Investiční poradce o tu část, v níž se dozvíme, kterak Ender k Jane přišel. David Brin v příběhu Pokušení vysvětluje, jak se mladá rasa, v tomto případě delfíni, vyrovnává s nabídkou, kterou nelze na první pohled odmítnout… Nancy Kressová nás uvádí do své slavné ságy o Nespavých povídkou Spící psi. Greg Bear, autor nesmrtelných románů o světě Cesty a asteroidu Thistledownu, znovu vyvolává Olmyho na Cestu všech duchů.

Der dritte und abschließende Band der berühmten Bettler-Trilogie, einer Saga über die Menschlichkeit und Unmenschlichkeit moderner Wissenschaft (Klappentext)

Edited by one of SF's outstanding writers and critics, Far Horizonscontains new works by eleven of the most acclaimed authors in the field, set in their best-known worlds and each with an introduction by the author. This volume is a showcase of breathtaking imagination, challenging ideas, compelling storytelling and the sense of wonder inspired by science fiction at its very best.

In der Krebsforschung ist endlich der Durchbruch gelungen - mit einem gentechnisch geschneiderten Virus, das selbständig sein Ziel sucht und findet - individuell und perfekt. Doch es kann auch als Waffe verwendet werden, die selbständig ihr Ziel sucht und findet, individuell und perfekt - und absolut tödlich. (Klappentext)

Leisha Camden, a stunningly intelligent woman, navigates a society where genetic modifications allow humans to forgo sleep, creating a stark divide between the modified and unmodified. As she explores the implications of her unique condition, the narrative delves into themes of ambition, societal pressure, and the quest for identity in a world that values performance above all. The story raises questions about the cost of enhancement and the nature of humanity in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Die Welt ist von Drohnen bewohnt - den "normalen" Menschen, die den Problemen einer abgewirtschafteten Erde hilflos gegenüberstehen. Es sind die "Schlaflosen", die für sie sorgen und sie ernähren. Nur diese genmodifizierten Menschenabkömmlinge mit ihrer überragenden Intelligenz sind imstande, die komplexe SoftTech der Genetik und Nanotechnik zu handhaben, nur sie sind der Lage, die Erde vielleicht doch noch zu retten. Doch für wen? (Klappentext)

Durch einen Eingriff im Gehirn ist es möglich geworden, Erinnerungen früherer Inkarnationen eines Menschen zugänglich zu machen. Nur - sie lassen sich weder steuern noch kontrollieren. Für jeden, der nach der Operation erwacht, beginnt eine gespenstische und abenteuerliche Reise in die Vergangenheit. (Klappentext)

Now a dozen years old, the award-winning collection continues to provide dozens of the best stories of the year, including work by renowned veterans and exciting newcomers, including Stephen Baxter, Michael Bishop, Terry Bisson, Pat Cadigan, Greg Egan, Eliot Fintushel, Michael F. Flyn, Lisa Goldstein, Jose Haldemnan, Katherine Kerr, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Maureen F. McHugh, Robert Reed, Mike Resnick, Mary Rosenblum.

Exploring the complexities of human inheritance, the narrative features a diverse cast from various societal backgrounds. It delves into the strengths and weaknesses shaped by genetic, evolutionary, and historical factors, providing a thought-provoking examination of what connects and divides us.

This collection features a diverse array of speculative fiction from 1989, showcasing both established and emerging voices in the genre. The contents include a mix of novellas, novelettes, and short stories, each offering unique narratives and imaginative worlds. Notable contributions include Judith Moffett's "Tiny Tango," a thought-provoking novella, and Mike Resnick's "For I Have Touched the Sky," which continues the Kirinyaga series. Gregory Benford's "Alphas" and Connie Willis's "At the Rialto" present engaging explorations of human experience and societal themes. The anthology also includes works by Kathe Koja, Steven Popkes, and Robert Silverberg, each adding depth and variety to the collection. From William King's "Visiting the Dead" to Bruce Sterling's "Dori Bangs," the stories reflect a range of styles and subjects. Lucius Shepard's "The Ends of the Earth" and Nancy Kress's "The Price of Oranges" further exemplify the creativity of the time. Additional highlights include S. P. Somtow's "Lottery Night," Alexander Jablokov's "A Deeper Sea," and Megan Lindholm's "Silver Lady and the Fortyish Man." The collection concludes with Gardner Dozois's insightful essay summarizing the year's contributions to the genre, alongside honorable mentions that acknowledge other noteworthy works. This anthology serves as a testament to the richness and diversity of speculative fiction during this period.

This is a brilliant, fascinating tale about the search for God, in which a young woman endures sensory deprivation, brain stimulation, and biofeedback; she has sensed something, but not everyone agrees about the nature of the presence. It may not be a blessing... Nebula Award® Nominee

A haunting green island. A stand of trees known as the Golden Grove. In the moonlit darkness, the webs gleam faintly, stirring in the warm night breeze. Arachne and the women sit at their looms around the Grove, weaving tapestries from the silk of the golden spiders, tapestries of life and time, clarity and light, the pattern of their world...But the Grove is dying.The spiders are sick--their offspring disfigured, their webs malformed. The mysterious aura is waning, the peace and harmony fading. Shadow falls over Island, strange ships are seen on the horizon, and Arachne fears that the pattern is about to change...forever.

Fia, the Storygiver, had come to the backward kingdom of Veliano to practice her special art. In the mist that swirled between her hands, her mind formed tiny figures to act out simple folk tales for the entertainment of the lords and ladies.But in the court of King Rofdal and his third Queen, Leonore, the story forming in the mist became a tale of twisted passion and shocking betrayal... for waiting in Veliano was the man Fia both loved and feared. Waiting was a web of intrigue to trap her in a struggle for ultimate power - a magic linked to the dark legend of the White Pipes... the secret instrument of Fia's fate, and the fate of all she held dear.

A young and willful princess sets out on a quest to seek The Heart of the World. In her travels she encounters a purple talking dog. Wit and humor overlay a bittersweet parable on coming of age, and facing the consequence of choices, and fate.