The story follows Summers, a teen star who has spent a decade in a fantasy world on television. With the show's production halted due to the global pandemic, he faces an unexpected opportunity to explore his true self and reconnect with lost aspects of his identity. This period of reflection reveals the challenges and transformations he undergoes as he navigates life beyond the spotlight.
Neredeyse on yıl geçti, insanlar Pandora'dan ayrılmak zorunda kaldı—ama şimdi geri dönüyorlar—iyi silahlanmış bir yıldız gemisi filosuyla! Uzun bir barış döneminin ardından, Jake Sully Neytiri ile birlikte yerleşip bir aile kurdu, bu yüzden onun için riskler, RDA'nın kurumsal gücüne karşı savaşa girdiği zamankinden bile daha yüksek. Dört Avatar devam filmi için geliştirme sürecinde birçok yeni fikir ve hikaye oluşturuldu ve tartışıldı. Bu devam filmlerine girmeyen epik bir orijinal hikaye fikri James Cameron'un "The High Ground" adlı hikayesiydi. Cameron, yazdıklarını Dark Horse Comics ile paylaştı ve şimdi ödüllü yazar Sherri L. Smith (The Toymaker’s Apprentice, Orleans) tarafından uyarlanıyor ve Brezilyalı sanatçı Guilherme Balbi tarafından illüstre ediliyor. Avatar: The High Ground Cilt 1, Avatar efsanesinde tamamen yeni bir alana dalıyor ve büyük bir heyecanla beklenen film devamı Avatar 2'nin doğrudan öncesini anlatıyor!
Luca's journey into the vibrant world of The Rose Quartet Drag Club marks a significant turning point in his life, as he finally gets the chance to showcase his talent. Amidst the excitement, he grapples with his lack of romantic experience, particularly his feelings for a captivating boy he believes is out of his league. As he navigates this new chapter, Luca's quest for love intertwines with his passion for performance, leading to both personal growth and the possibility of unexpected connections.
Continuing the narrative established in Kennedy is King, this sequel delves deeper into the intertwining lives of historical figures and the impact of their legacies. It explores themes of power, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice, while revealing new insights into the political landscape of the era. Readers will encounter familiar characters as well as new ones, each facing their own challenges and moral dilemmas. The story promises to captivate with its rich historical context and compelling character development.
Medical Decision-Making and the Best Interests Principle
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9 ore di lettura
The book delves into the best interests principle in medical decision-making for seriously ill children, examining its contentious nature despite widespread use. It combines theoretical insights with practical observations and critiques existing alternatives in the literature. Additionally, the author proposes a novel approach to navigate the complexities of applying this principle in real-world scenarios, aiming to enhance understanding and improve decision-making processes in pediatric care.
Objevte fascinující zákoutí měsíce Pandora! Ve velkolepé publikaci o komerčně nejúspěšnějším filmu všech dob prozkoumáte unikátní geologii tajemného světa. Poznáte zdejší flóru i faunu a dozvíte se vše o zvycích domorodých obyvatel Na'vi. Encyklopedie vám svět Avataru zkrátka ukáže z nejrůznějších úhlů. Vizuální zážitek umocňují uchvacující barvy a originální scenérie, které vezmou dech všem příznivcům sci-fi a vesmírných vyprávění.
The book offers an exclusive look into James Cameron's personal art archives, featuring a diverse selection of rare and previously unseen works. It highlights the creative evolution of the acclaimed director, providing insights into his artistic process and inspirations. This journey through his private collection reveals the depth of his imagination and the evolution of his iconic cinematic vision.
At a prestigious boarding school, Kennedy enjoys the spotlight as the most popular student, dubbed The King. However, the constant scrutiny of his life weighs heavily on him, leading to moments of longing for privacy and normalcy amidst the pressures of fame.
The perfect companion to AMC’s six-part television series James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction, this unique book explores the history and evolution of the genre with contributions from the filmmakers who have helped bring it to life For the show, James Cameron personally interviewed six of the biggest names in science fiction filmmaking—Guillermo del Toro, George Lucas, Christopher Nolan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ridley Scott, and Steven Spielberg—to get their perspectives on the importance and impact of the genre. This book reproduces the interviews in full as the greatest minds in the genre discuss key topics including alien life, time travel, outer space, dark futures, monsters, and intelligent machines. An in-depth interview with Cameron is also featured, plus essays by experts in the science fiction field on the main themes covered in the show. Illustrated with rare and previously unseen concept art from Cameron’s personal archives, plus imagery from iconic sci-fi movies, TV shows, and books, James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction offers a sweeping examination of a genre that continues to ask questions, push limits, and thrill audiences around the world.
Jake sa stane členom výskumného tímu, ktorý vyslali na planétu Pandora, obývanú exotickým kmeňom Na´vi. Vedci vytvorili avatara - telo, ktoré vyzerá ako na´vijské, ale je ovládané ľudským vedomím. Jake čoskoro zistí, že ho život na Pandore neodolateľne priťahuje. Kým ho však ľud Na´vi prijme za svojho, musí úspešne prejsť množstvom čudných a nebezpečných skúšok.
Offizielles Begleitbuch zum Film James Camerons, das mit über 100 eindrucksvollen farbigen Filmbildern, Zeichnungen, Entwürfen und Skizzen sowie Interviews mit den Machern des Films einen Blick hinter die Kulissen bietet.
Pro všechny, kteří propadli kouzlu filmu Avatar a chtějí mít kousek své Pandory doma. Tato kniha předkládá hlavní kreativní návrhy, od scénáře po skici, 2D obrazy a skutečné 3D modely a sochy, od počáteční fáze až po finální úpravy vizuálních efektů. Sbírka s více než 200 barevnými uměleckými díly obsahuje řadu unikátních kompozic od nejuznávanějších ilustrátorů, kteří dnes pracují ve filmové branži.
Le crâne rasé, un code-barres tatoué sur la nuque, la petite Max, neuf ans, est un des cobayes sélectionnés par les militaires du Projet Manticore. Un jour, ces enfants génétiquement modifiés seront d'impitoyables soldats d'élite ! La brutalité du colonel Lydecker dépassant les bornes, tous les gamins décident de s'évader. Séparée de ses camarades, Max apprend à survivre dans les Etats-Unis de 2009, ravagés par une attaque terroriste et un cataclysme naturel. Dix ans plus tard, devenue cambrioleuse de haut vol dans un gang de Los Angeles, elle n'a rien oublié de ses traumatismes passés. Et elle donnerait tout ce qu'elle a pour retrouver les anciennes victimes de Manticore - sa seule vraie famille !
Librarian's note: There are Alternate Cover Editions for this edition of this book here and here. From the author of "Speaker's for the Dead", and "Seventh Son", this science fiction thriller is set in the Caribbean where a US submarine is mysteriously attacked. Foul play by the Soviets is suspected, and the world draws close to nuclear war. But the answer has nothing to do with human deeds.
Los Angeles dans les derniers jours de l'année 1999. L'ex-policier Lenny traite une marchandise dangereuse : des enregistrements de données sensorielles captées directement dans le cerveau. Celui qui écoute une telle bande vit le monde à travers les yeux d'un autre, avec toutes ses pensées, ses émotions et ses peurs. Lorsque Lenny reçoit une bande sur laquelle un meurtre est enregistré, sa vie est mise en grand danger.
Zehn Jahre nach dem gescheiterten Versuch, Sarah Connor, die zukünftige Mutter des modernen Retters der Menschheit, zu töten, kehrt ein neuer Typ Terminator, der T-1000, aus der Zukunft nach Los Angeles zurück, um den bereits geborenen John Connor zu eliminieren. Der inzwischen erwachsene Connor sendet zur eigenen Verteidigung einen zweiten Terminator, den T-800, in die Vergangenheit. In einem dramatischen Konflikt zwischen den beiden kybernetischen Gegnern geht es um die Rettung der Welt vor einem nuklearen Krieg, der von dem Supercomputer Skynet programmiert wird, der sich der menschlichen Kontrolle entzogen hat.