Adam Roberts offers a vibrant reinterpretation of Vergil's Ecologues, blending wisdom and humor with a rich, sensory experience. His unique style captures the essence of nature and human emotion, presenting a lively and dynamic narrative. The work is characterized by its playful twists and a bold approach that delivers an engaging and direct message, making it a fresh take on classic themes.
The joy of savoring slow-cooked ribs, complemented by an array of delectable sides, is a highlight of culinary experiences. This book celebrates the art of preparing these mouthwatering dishes, emphasizing the satisfaction they bring to gatherings and meals. It invites readers to explore recipes that promise to elevate their cooking skills and delight their taste buds.
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 the first new complete literary biography of H G Wells for thirty years, and the first to encompass his entire career as a writer, from the science fiction of the 1890s through his fiction and non-fiction writing all the way up to his last publication in 1946.
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.
The critical history of science fiction explores the genre's evolution from Ancient Greece to the 21st century, with significant updates in the revised 2nd edition. It includes a new final chapter on contemporary works and incorporates extensive new material across all sections. The author's thesis linking science fiction to the 17th-century Reformation is further supported by an array of previously unexamined texts. Additionally, the expanded account of 19th-century science fiction and increased representation of women's contributions highlight the genre's diverse influences, including cinema and comics.
LEARN HOW TO WRITE REALITY-BENDING FICTION WITH CONFIDENCE AND FLAIR. The ultimate guide to writing science fiction and fantasy. Set your imagination free!
A kaleidoscopic historical novel based on unpublished material by Anthony Burgess, from the prize-winning author Adam Roberts
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.
In 1946 Russia, Stalin gathers top Soviet sci-fi authors to create a convincing alien invasion story to unify the nation against an impending American defeat. After months of work, they are ordered to abandon the project. Years later, following Chernobyl, they reunite as their fictional tale begins to manifest in reality.