Fantasy og science fiction

A true classic and 'Dunsany's masterpiece ... that may well be the same as saying it could be the very best fairy story ever written' - Graham Wilson

Scientists attempt to decode what may be a message from intelligent beings in outer space.By pure chance, scientists detect a signal from space that may be communication from rational beings. How can people of Earth understand this message, knowing nothing about the senders—even whether or not they exist? Written as the memoir of a mathematician who participates in the government project (code name: His Master's Voice) attempting to decode what seems to be a message from outer space, this classic novel shows scientists grappling with fundamental questions about the nature of reality, the confines of knowledge, the limitations of the human mind, and the ethics of military-sponsored scientific research.

First published in Japan in 2016 by Square Enix Co., Ltd.

Collection of four dark novellas set in the Alice series universe.

After pulling off a successful coup d''etatfor the throne, Sora and Shiro take their devil-may-care attitude to running apharmacy. Fellow Immanity Chlammy comes to deliver a letter from the 8th rankedrace, the Dwarves...and they''ve got a bone to pick with the gamer siblings! WillBlank come out of this battle with another race piece, or have they finally mettheir match?!

Etidorhpa is an early science fiction novel depicting a man?s descent into the bowels of the Earth at the instigation of a mysterious secret society ? it is presented here complete with the original illustrations.Llewyllyn Drury is visited by a mysterious old man whose defining physical feature is his large, protruding forehead. The man offers to tell his story, promising his life and knowledge is worth writing down. As the man displays certain enthralling and supernatural powers, Drury takes on the task ? Etidorhpa is this story, interspersed with pauses wherein Drury questions his strange guest.John Uri Lloyd was a popular author of mystery and science fiction books. His profession however was pharmacology, with his specialism being herbal medicines and ethnobotanicals. The presence of giant mushrooms in one part of the story, plus the various fantastical elements described, have led some readers to speculate that the author?s knowledge of mind-altering substances influenced Etidorhpa?s plotting.

This collection unites Ingersoll Lockwood's classic Baron Trump adventure stories in one volume.Filled with exotic flights of fancy, the Baron Trump tales feature the titular character - a wealthy boy who lives in Trump Castle. His actual name is Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, but for the sake of simplicity he chooses to go by his title of Baron Trump.The young fellow embarks on time travelling adventures through human history. Through his travels, he meets societies of people and tribes from long ago, picking up aspects of their language and social customs. Accompanied by his faithful and protective companion hound Bulger, the young Baron navigates a variety of adventures and surmounts many obstacles.The final book in this volume discusses the rise of a US President and has been variously described as either coincidental or prescient of aspects of the 21st century political climate. Set in an America torn by division and dissent, there are references to a hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York, and an election of an outsider candidate ensuing in a chaotic atmosphere.Ingersoll Lockwood was an author of many children's books and short stories. A veteran of the U.S. consular service, he began writing in the 1870s and attained fame and appreciation for his efforts.

A gutsy glob in crisis!News of the demon lord Clayman's defeat by Rimuru shakes the Holy Empire of Lubelius to its core-especially since the chief knight of the nation's Imperial Guard and captain of the Crusader forces, Hinata Sakaguchi, launched a bold attack on Rimuru not long ago. Things look only more dire when a priest sent by Rimuru to attend an urgent meeting of Lubelius bigwigs ends up murdered. The stakes couldn't be higher for either side as Hinata heads to Tempest to settle things-one wrong move could spell total warfare!

From the popular MONOGATARI series comes the second season of the novels in a beautiful new box set. The limited edition box set features brand new artwork from VOFAN and some extras.Books included in the special limited edition box set will be: 1. Nekomonogatari White2. Kabukimonogatari 3. Hanamonogatari4. Otorimonogatari5. Onimonogatari6. Koimonogatari

After undergoing an intense interrogation,Sebas is faced with two choices-to maintain his loyalty to his master or stay byTsuare. Which path will the butler choose?

A beautiful hardback edition of the classic Tehanu, the fourth book of Earthsea. The perfect addition to any library. With illustrations by Charles Vess.

Go beyond your tabletop campaign--or fuel it with new material--in this collection of immersive graphic novel adventures set in the boundless world of the Forgotten Realms.A new generation of heroes, led by a revived Minsc and Boo, rises to protect Baldur's Gate, but they'll soon find themselves fighting evil forces throughout the Realms and beyond. Whether they're stopping a plot by the Cult of the Dragon to destroy the city; escaping from the endless night of Ravenloft in the Demiplane of Dread; or facing down frost giant raiding parties in the frigid Spine of the World, the action never stops! GO FOR THE EYES, BOO!Collects three graphic novels: Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur's Gate, Dungeons & Dragons: Shadows of the Vampire, and Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant's Fury.

When Sancia Grado agrees to steal an ancient artefact for a mysterious client, she thinks it's just another job. But what she discovers could open the door to an ancient evil and bring the city of Tevanne to its knees . . .

THE THRILLING SEQUEL TO THE TRIUMPH OF THE DWARVES. The action never lets up in this next exciting story in the saga of the dwarves and the alfar by the Number One bestselling author!

Brand-new Magic: The Gathering official novel which ties in to the brand-new card game set.

Sixty-seven hundred year old Andromache “Andy” the Scythian, Nicolo “Nicky” of Genoa, Yufus “Joe” al-Kaysani, and newbie immortal Nile Freeman return to the good fight in the acclaimed miniseries by New York Times bestselling creators GREG RUCKA & LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ...now a major motion picture!When you've waged war as long as Andy and her squad, you've gotten your hands more than bloody. Now, the day has come to confront the sins of the past. But as Nile struggles to make peace with the team, the last person Andy expected to ever see again returns to challenge not only what Andy believes in, but what the team is willing to fight for.Collects THE OLD GUARD: FORCE MULTIPLIED #1-5

Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same! Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake.But, a mysterious Russian industrialist offers to rid the world of them with his new Mechagodzilla units. Will the new fleet of weaponized robots be enough to stop Godzilla when he returns? Will Godzilla be able to battle the newly created Mecha-King Ghidorah? It's a war of the machines with Godzilla caught in the middle. Collects the final 13 issues (#13-25) of the series.

From the creator of One-Punch Man!A cult is starting to form...around Mob! While Mezato tries to dig up info on the shy but powerful psychic for the school paper, Mob gets tricked into an abduction plot designed to force the Body Building Club into a fight with the delinquents from their rival school. But when the other school's "secret leader" Teru turns out to be a fellow superhuman, it's going to be a massive but one-sided fight...because super or not, Mob refuses to use his ghost-busting powers against a fellow human!

"Adolescent girls turn into werepanthers when they get their periods, complicating their family relationships and creating drama at middle school. But twelve-year-old Maude has a plan."--Back of book.

This box set will see companions current, former and yet to come working together to survive the latest scheme of The Nine.

Edited and collated by Jonathan Strahan, with a volume introduction by Neil Gaiman, THE BEST OF R.A. LAFFERTY is the authoritative collection of short fiction by R.A. Lafferty.

A hardcover volume of crucial and impactful episodes from across the acclaimed graphic novel of Hazel and her star-crossed parents. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples have won multiple Eisner awards. Collects thirty-seven to fifty-four.

A detailed look at every aspect of modern fantasy, including detailed entries on books, films, TV and creators, as well as the greatest fantasy characters and worlds.

Wanted arch-criminals Khole and Cody Blue are betrayed by their crews, fixing the pairing of bandits with a desire for revenge. Collects the first five issues.

After encountering intelligent monsters in the Dungeon, Bell and Weine share a tearful goodbye as Hestia Familia return to the surface short one member. Not long after their parting, the Guild confirms the existence of armed monsters and immediately calls on Orario's strongest to exterminate this threat. Illustrations.