Brenda Cooper píše poutavé příběhy, které zkoumají budoucnost a hranice lidské představivosti. Její díla se pohybují na pomezí science fiction a fantasy, často se zabývají složitými etickými dilematy a hlubokými filozofickými otázkami. Cooper využívá svou odbornost jako futuristka, aby vtiskla svým textům jedinečnou hloubku a realismus. Její styl je známý svým pronikavým vhledem do lidské povahy a schopností vytvářet bohaté, uvěřitelné světy, které čtenáře vtáhnou a přimějí k zamyšlení.
"Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!" They have fought for us for centuries, not because of the ideals of service to King and Country, but out of unwavering loyalty and devotion to their human Masters. The future, it would seem, is no better than the past, as some animals become expendable weapons, or augmented semi-machines, while others receive the honor and dignity of being treated as fellow soldiers. In tribute, we bring you seventeen new stories of our animal comrades-in-arms.
A radically simple and universally flattering system for getting dressed, from the Emmy Award–winning stylist who turned Fran Drescher of The Nanny into a fashion icon“Brenda’s capsule wardrobe system is a lifesaver. I will never look at my clothes the same way again!”—Fran Drescher, star and co-creator of The Nanny Using your existing clothes plus a splash of something new, The Silhouette Solution provides a method that transforms how you’ll view your wardrobe, your style, and ultimately, yourself. With just four tops, four bottoms, and a few pairs of shoes, Brenda Cooper shows you how to create the foundation for a fabulously functional wardrobe. Regardless of your age, size, body type, or budget, you’ll have a set of modern, versatile, mix-and-match pieces that work for every occasion of your life. Learn how to • Coordinate comfortable, stylish outfits• Discover your true style ID• Accept your body with loving kindness• Reinvent your wardrobe• Know exactly what to shop for• And enjoy a newfound fashion freedomWith The Silhouette Solution ’s strategy, you’ll get out the door in a fraction of the time, feeling beautiful and at home in your body. That kind of empowerment is always in style!
"Book Three continues the Glittering Edge series which delves into the frightening challenge of a technically advanced society confronting its robotic creations, come to claim the planets they perceive as their due"--
What if a society banished its worst nightmare to the far edge of the solar system, destined to sip only dregs of light and struggle for the barest living. And yet, that life thrived? It grew and learned and became far more than you ever expected, and it wanted to return to the sun. What if it didn’t share your moral compass in any way? The Glittering Edge duology describes the clash of forces when an advanced society that has filled a solar system with flesh and blood life meets the near-AI’s that it banished long ago. This is a story of love for the wild and natural life on a colony planet, complex adventure set in powerful space stations, and the desire to live completely whether you are made of flesh and bone or silicon and carbon fiber. In Edge of Dark, meet ranger Charlie Windar and his adopted wild predator, and explore their home on a planet that has been raped and restored more than once. Meet Nona Hall, child of power and privilege from the greatest station in the system, the Diamond Deep. Meet Nona’s best friend, a young woman named Chrystal who awakens in a robotic body….
Weit in der Zukunft gehören Künstliche Intelligenzen und Nanotechnologie zum Alltag und sind die Ursache für viele Missstände. Viele Menschen trauen diesen Technologien nicht mehr und streben ein einfacheres Leben in einem fernen Sonnensystem an. Dort möchten sie einen Planeten namens Ymir terraformieren. Drei Schiffe verlassen die Erde mit Kurs auf Ymir, unter ihnen die John Glenn. Doch dann geschieht die Katastrophe. Durch einen schweren Konstruktionsfehler strandet die John Glenn im All und verliert den Kontakt zum Konvoi. Der Besatzung bleibt nur eine Wahl. Sie muss ihre eigene Welt erschaffen ...
