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Set in the picturesque Lake District, the novella intertwines historical fiction with elements of science fiction and the paranormal. Cynthia, harboring a troubled past, encounters a ghostly boy and mysterious lights over Blaswater. The arrival of astronomer Mr. Sales, who vanishes and returns with bizarre claims of an otherworldly experience, adds intrigue. Meanwhile, the presence of Eliza, a married mother, stirs unexpected emotions in Cynthia, complicating her life further. The narrative weaves themes of mystery, love, and the supernatural.

Through readings of key figures like H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, this Element argues that changes in publishing and distribution were crucial to the expansion of science fiction. Suitable for anybody interested in the reasons why science fiction went from being a niche variety of fantastical adventure into the global culture it is today.

This is a title about Soweto from inside and out. It is an effort to mark a century since the first forced removals of black Africans from central Johannesburg to the banks of the Klipspruit River. It is also in recognition of the limited books available on a world-famous city. Soweto's huge growth came in the post-war decades. One famous resident Walter Sisulu believed that the country's modern history is impossible to separate from that of its most famous township. 'The history of South Africa cannot be understood outside the history of Soweto the development of the township, and the trials and tribulations of its people are a microcosm of the history of this country.' The township became a focus of world attention in 1976 during bloody repression of student protests, and again during the violence of the Eighties.

This special issue blends elements of science fiction and fairy tales, exploring how these genres intersect and influence each other. It features a collection of imaginative stories that challenge traditional narratives, showcasing innovative world-building and unique character arcs. Contributors delve into themes of technology, magic, and the human experience, offering fresh perspectives on familiar tropes. Readers can expect a thought-provoking journey that redefines the boundaries of storytelling through a captivating mix of fantasy and speculative fiction.

Today, India stands on the threshold of global dominance. And as it faces the road ahead, attention focuses on one man: its Prime Minister, Nahrendra Modi. A controversial figure in his own country and abroad, he has garnered unprecedented political support while facing criticism for his nationalism, his record in government and his economic policies. -- EconomistDrawing on years of on-the-ground research, and interviews with everyone from wayside fortune-tellers to Modi himself, Superfast Primetime Ultimate Nation is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what the future holds for the world's greatest nation.

Journalists Heidi Holland and Adam Roberts approached about 80 journalists and writers based in Johannesburg and asked them to write short pieces about the city in which they work and live. They did not specify form or style - the contributors were free to express themselves how ever they wanted to. Out of this has emerged 50-odd pieces of writing that reflect aspects of the city, idiosyncratic reactions to living and working here, appreciations of small and big things, some poems, some criticisms - all will find resonance with Joburg/Jozi residents and all will be enlightening and entertaining to visitors hoping to learn something about our metropolis. Amazingly, many of the contributors expressed how much they enjoy being in Joburg/Jozi - good news for a city that consistently suffers from bad press.

A trailblazing and highly topical look at how - and why - we imagine the world is going to end.

The best stories of the year: here is a collection of the best science fiction prose written in 2006, by some of the genre's greatest authors, and selected by Rich Horton, a contributing reviewer to many of the field's most respected magazines.

Event Horizon meets Brave New World in this extraordinary new science fictional thriller from Adam Roberts