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Tales from the Vulgar Unicorn: Thieves' World, Tales From The Vulgar Unicorn, And Shadows Of Sanctuary (Thieves' World® #2)
by John Brunner Joe Haldeman Philip José FarmerBelly up to Thieves&’ World®&’s favorite bar for tales told by such fantasy stars as Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Janet Morris, and others. In the second shared-world anthology of the Thieves&’ World® series, we see &“the gods themselves taking a hand in the fight for the hearts, minds and souls of the citizens of Sanctuary&” (Fantasy-Faction). Via contributions from Philip José Farmer, David Drake, Lynn Abbey, A.E. van Vogt, Janet Morris, Andrew J. Offutt, and Robert Lynn Asprin, you&’ll revisit the nefarious characters of Sanctuary, including One-Thumb, the proprietor of the Vulgar Unicorn; Regli, a nobleman; Illyra, the seer; Hanes, the thief; the crime lord, Jubal; and introducing Tempus Thales, the immortal mercenary. &“It&’s the best kind of sequel, the kind which was not meticulously planned from the start, unlike the deliberate megafranchises being created today, which may be plotted out for a decade in advance of the launch. . . . An important book in the series . . . Many elements which will be exploited to huge degree and cast a huge shadow over later pages are introduced here for the first time. . . . In some ways, it provides an anticipatory, even direct, model for the grimdark of the nineties which would follow.&” —World of Antra
Tales from the White Hart (El\libro De Bolsillo Ser.)
by Arthur C. ClarkeA compendium of science fiction stories filled with &“high diversion, amusement and amazement&” from the legendary creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey (Los Angeles Times). In the White Hart Pub in London just north of Fleet Street, Harry Purvis holds court with his fellow writers of scientific yarns. A consummate storyteller, Harry is joined by the actual writers Samuel Youd, John Wyndham, and Clarke himself, all under pseudonyms, and all trying to outdo each other with their outlandish tales of science and invention. Inspired by the Jorkens collections by Lord Dunsany, this anthology combines elements of comedy and horror, with &“sly wit and inviting prose style&” and a distinctly English flavor (AV Club). Written by a &“collossus of science fiction,&” Tales from the White Hart is not just for fans of the genre, but for anyone who appreciates a good tall tale (The New Yorker). &“One of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print.&” —The New York Times
Tales of Ancient India
by J.A.B. van Buitenen"This admirably produced and well-translated volume of stories from the Sanskrit takes the Western reader into one of the Golden Ages of India. . . . The world in which the tales are set is one which placed a premium upon slickness and guile as aids to success. . . . Merchants, aristocrats, Brahmins, thieves and courtesans mingle with vampires, demi-gods and the hierarchy of heaven in a series of lively or passionate adventures. The sources of the individual stories are clearly indicated; the whole treatment is scholarly without being arid."—The Times Literary Supplement "Fourteen tales from India, newly translated with a terse and vibrant effectiveness. These tales will appeal to any reader who enjoys action, suspense, characterization, and suspension of disbelief in the supernatural."—The Personalist
Tales of Angria
by Charlotte BronteIn 1834, Charlotte Brontë and her brother Branwell created the imaginary kingdom of Angria in a series of tiny handmade books. Continuing their saga some years later, the five 'novelettes' in this volume were written by Charlotte when she was in her early twenties, and depict a aristocratic beau monde in witty, racy and ironic language. She creates an exotic, scandalous atmosphere of intrigue and destructive passions, with a cast ranging from the ageing rake Northangerland and his Byronic son-in-law Zamorna, King of Angria, to Mary Percy, Zamorna's lovesick wife, and Charles Townshend, the cynical, gossipy narrator. Together the tales provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind and creative processes of the young writer who was to become one of the world's great novelists.
Tales of Cthulhu
by Robert E. Howardn excellent collection of tales of terror and fantasy, as Robert E. Howard provides a notable contribution to the Cthulhu mythos.
Tales of Deltora
by Emily RoddaA collection of nineteen tales that reveal the secret history of Deltora and the rise of Adin.
Tales of Dune: Expanded Edition
by Brian HerbertEight epic science fiction tales set in the breathtaking world of Dune. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have written thirteen international bestselling novels set in this epic universe. But the wealth of material leaves many side tales or interesting ideas that can be told, hors d&’oeuvres to accompany the exotic main course. Sometimes, a short story is exactly what&’s needed. Tales of Dune collects eight of Herbert and Anderson&’s Dune short stories, ranging from the period of the Butlerian Jihad, to the time of young Paul Atreides, to a story set during the events of the novel Dune, to the very end of Frank Herbert&’s future history. These are the missing pieces in the epic of Dune. Includes the stories: &“Hunting Harkonnens&”&“Whipping Mek&”&“The Faces of a Martyr&”&“Red Plague&”&“Wedding Silk&”&“A Whisper of Calandan Seas&”&“Sea Child&”&“Treasure in the Sand&”
Tales of Immortal Killing Sword: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mo FeiYangChen3,000 great Daos were the source, the sky, the primordial, and the void. The Heavenly Dao and the Primordial Chaos transformed into the primordial chaos, which then transformed into the Nine Essences. He controlled life and death, broke the heaven and earth, did not enter the cycle of reincarnation, and ascended the peak of good fortune.
Tales of Immortal Killing Sword: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mo FeiYangChen3,000 great Daos were the source, the sky, the primordial, and the void. The Heavenly Dao and the Primordial Chaos transformed into the primordial chaos, which then transformed into the Nine Essences. He controlled life and death, broke the heaven and earth, did not enter the cycle of reincarnation, and ascended the peak of good fortune.
Tales of Immortal Killing Sword: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Mo FeiYangChen3,000 great Daos were the source, the sky, the primordial, and the void. The Heavenly Dao and the Primordial Chaos transformed into the primordial chaos, which then transformed into the Nine Essences. He controlled life and death, broke the heaven and earth, did not enter the cycle of reincarnation, and ascended the peak of good fortune.
Tales of Immortal Killing Sword: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Mo FeiYangChen3,000 great Daos were the source, the sky, the primordial, and the void. The Heavenly Dao and the Primordial Chaos transformed into the primordial chaos, which then transformed into the Nine Essences. He controlled life and death, broke the heaven and earth, did not enter the cycle of reincarnation, and ascended the peak of good fortune.
Tales of Magic (Tales of Magic #1)
by Edward Eager N. M. BodeckerJust in time for the holiday season, four classic Edward Eager Tales of Magic in one affordable package.Ever since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eager's Tales of Magic have been favorites with readers of all ages. Now his four most popular stories--Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden--are available in one handsome package. Perfect for gift-giving or for introducing eager new readers to a whole world of wit and magic, these four books should brighten every child's library!
Tales of Majipoor
by Robert SilverbergAt the mere age of 14, Jake Chalmers saw his parents callously murdered by two drunken cowboys in the street. Now a young man, he is determined to protect himself, even if he has to use his gun to do so. On the run after killing in self-defense, Jake arrives in Sweetwater, a boomtown growing rich on cattle drives. His plans to keep a low profile soon go awry as he finds himself in the middle of a feud between the ruthless business man, Jordan Carter, and an elderly sheriff, Luke Gardner. Finally, Luke is murdered by one of Carter’s henchmen and Jake must choose between the law of the land and the law of the gun.
Tales of Majipoor
by Robert SilverbergFrom one of the masters of SF comes this new collection of stories, all set on his most famous creation - the world of Majipoor.A massive world of adventure, romance and danger. A place where dreams can soothe the restless or flay the minds of the guilty. Where humans, aliens and natives live in a shifting, uneasy alliance and where two great men rule over all. No matter who bears the title, there is always a Coronal and a Pontifex, forever miles apart, forever striving to maintain the balance of their far-flung civilisation. Here, collected for the first time, are the final tales of Majipoor. From the earliest legends of the Shapeshifters to an untold mystery late in the reign of Valentine Pontifex, the seven stories in this collection expand upon and flesh out the remarkable world that Robert Silverberg has created. Spanning a decade of writing from one of the masters of science-fiction, this collection is both a fantastic introduction for those new to Majipoor and a welcome return for those who have visited before.
Tales of Mantica: Edge of the Abyss (Tales of Mantica #1)
by Bill Donohue Brandon Rospond Scott Washburn Robert E. Waters Michael McCann Duncan Waugh Cl Werner C. W. Conduff Andrew McKinney Marc DesantisAn anthology of ten stories set in the world of Mantica, a world of epic fantasy. Ten experience authors give the reader an introduction to the setting and people involved in the wonderous world of Mantica
Tales of Neveryeon
by Samuel R. DelanyIn his four-volume series Return to Neveryeon, Hugo and Nebula award-winner Samuel R. Delany appropriated the conceits of sword-and-sorcery fantasy to explore his characteristic themes of language, power, gender, and the nature of civilization. Wesleyan University Press has reissued the long-unavailable Neveryeonvolumes in trade paperback.The eleven stories, novellas, and novels in Return to Neveryeon's four volumes chronicle a long-ago land on civilization's brink, perhaps in Asia or Africa, or even on the Mediterranean. Taken slave in childhood, Gorgik gains his freedom, leads a slave revolt, and becomes a minister of state, finally abolishing slavery. Ironically, however, he is sexually aroused by the iron slave collars of servitude. Does this contaminate his mission -- or intensify it? Presumably elaborated from an ancient text of unknown geographical origin, the stories are sunk in translators' and commentators' introductions and appendices, forming a richly comic frame.
Tales of Neveryon (Gateway Essentials #259)
by Samuel R. DelanyFive inter-connected stories set in a mythical past focus on the experiences of the slave Gorgik and deal with aspects of the beginning of civilization. Contents:"The Tale of Gorgik" "The Tale of Old Venn" "The Tale of Small Sarg" "The Tale of Potters and Dragons" "The Tale of Dragons and Dreamers."
Tales of Nevèrÿon
by Samuel R. DelanyThe world of a barbarous alien empire ruled by primal brutality, intrigue and fear. A world of bizarre paradoxes, powerful mysteries and sexual abandon. The world of Gorgik, thick-hewn mine slave whose prowess defies the mighty.
Tales of Nevèrÿon (Return to Nevèrÿon #1)
by Samuel R. DelanyHugo and Nebula Award–winning author Samuel R. Delany&’s epic fantasy—the first in a series—explores power, gender, and the nature of civilization. A boy of the bustling, colorful docks of port Kolhari, during a political coup, fifteen-year-old Gorgik, once his parents are killed, is taken a slave and transported to the government obsidian mines at the foot of the Faltha mountains. When, in the savagely primitive land of Nevèrÿon, finally he wins his freedom, Gorgik is ready to lead a rebellion against the rulers of this barely civilized land. His is the through-story that, now in the background, now in the foreground, connects these first five stories, in Tales of Nevèrÿon—and, indeed, all the eleven stories, novellas, and novels that comprise Delany&’s epic fantasy series, Return to Nevèrÿon, where we can watch civilization first develop money, writing, labor, and that grounding of all civilizations since: capital itself. In these sagas of barbarism, new knowledge, and sex, you&’ll find far more than in most sword-and-sorcery. They are an epic feat of language, an ironic analysis of the foundations of civilization, and a reminder that no weapon is more powerful than a well-honed legend. This &“eminently readable and gorgeously entertaining&” (The Washington Post Book World) novel reads &“as if Umberto Eco had written about Conan the Barbarian&” (USA Today). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Samuel R. Delany including rare images from his early career.
Tales of Nevèrÿon (Return to Nevèrÿon #1)
by Samuel R. DelanyHugo and Nebula Award–winning author Samuel R. Delany&’s epic fantasy—the first in a series—explores power, gender, and the nature of civilization. A boy of the bustling, colorful docks of port Kolhari, during a political coup, fifteen-year-old Gorgik, once his parents are killed, is taken a slave and transported to the government obsidian mines at the foot of the Faltha mountains. When, in the savagely primitive land of Nevèrÿon, finally he wins his freedom, Gorgik is ready to lead a rebellion against the rulers of this barely civilized land. His is the through-story that, now in the background, now in the foreground, connects these first five stories, in Tales of Nevèrÿon—and, indeed, all the eleven stories, novellas, and novels that comprise Delany&’s epic fantasy series, Return to Nevèrÿon, where we can watch civilization first develop money, writing, labor, and that grounding of all civilizations since: capital itself. In these sagas of barbarism, new knowledge, and sex, you&’ll find far more than in most sword-and-sorcery. They are an epic feat of language, an ironic analysis of the foundations of civilization, and a reminder that no weapon is more powerful than a well-honed legend. This &“eminently readable and gorgeously entertaining&” (The Washington Post Book World) novel reads &“as if Umberto Eco had written about Conan the Barbarian&” (USA Today). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Samuel R. Delany including rare images from his early career.
Tales of Old Earth: Stories
by Bruce Sterling Michael SwanwickA collection of nineteen short stories from the Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author of The Iron Dragon's Daughter and Stations of the Tide Written over the course of a decade, Tales from Old Earth contains nineteen masterful pieces of short fiction--including the Hugo Award-winning stories "The Very Pulse of the Machine" and "Scherzo with Tyrannosaur;" the World Fantasy Award-winning novella "Radio Waves;" Hugo Award finalists "The Dead," "Radiant Doors," and "Wild Minds;" and World Fantasy Award finalist "The Changeling's Tale"--as well as an introduction by Bruce Sterling. From pure fantasy to hard science fiction, this finely crafted collection from one of the greatest science fiction writers of his generation promises to stretch readers' minds far beyond ordinary limits. These tales are guaranteed to delight and are an excellent introduction to this highly praised author.
Tales of Omar: The Reaver Road and The Hunters' Haunt (Tales of Omar #1)
by Dave DuncanA traveling storyteller journeys into misadventures in this complete humorous fantasy series by the author of the Seventh Sword series.The Reaver Road Omar is the world&’s greatest storyteller, captivating audiences everywhere, from the fires of soldier camps to the plush residences of nobility. Prophetic dreams have now guided him to the city of Zanadon, unfortunately now surrounded by bloodthirsty barbarian hordes. Normally in times of turmoil, people appreciate a good tale, but as his surroundings become more hostile, he finds his gift of a glib tongue to be a bit of a curse . . . The Hunters&’ Haunt As a blizzard beats down on a mountain inn, a slighted innkeeper threatens to toss Omar out to his death in the cold. But he&’s given a chance to redeem himself by using his gift. If he can top the most outrageous tales invented by the inn&’s guests, he can stay warm. Soon, Omar creates a tale intertwining the lives of all those inside the inn, spinning relentlessly toward a single conclusion no one could have foretold . . . Praise for the Tales of Omar&“A madcap mix of outrageous prose and superlative wit.&” —Times-Colonist (Victoria, Britsh Columbia) on The Reaver Road&“A fun, very readable fantasy with agreeable, intelligent characters.&” —Metaphorosis Reviews on The Hunters&’ Haunt
Tales of Pirx the Pilot
by Stanislaw LemBrilliant stories of a bumbling astronaut, and the human desire to discover the unknown, by the much-loved author of Solaris. Set in the not-too-distant future, when space flight has evolved to the point where humanity is ready to colonize the solar system, Tales of Pirx the Pilot follows one somewhat-hapless explorer as he struggles though his training as a cadet, his career as a pilot, and his tenure as captain of a merchant ship. In these collected stories, Pirx stumbles his way through various exploits: traveling to the moon; battling mechanical malfunctions; encountering robots; and confronting questions of ambition, evolution, exploration, experimentation, and the nature of humanity itself. And in classic Pirx fashion, he faces down each dilemma with charm, curiosity, courage, and intuition. These early works by revered speculative fiction author Stanislaw Lem are filled with both the sharp insight for which he is known and a childlike innocence, making them an entertaining and thought-provoking read for science fiction fans of all ages.
Tales of Sasha 4: Princess Lessons (Tales of Sasha #4)
by Alexa PearlIn book four in the Tales of Sasha series, Sasha has to pass the Princess Test. . . . But is she princess material?Sasha has just discovered that she is a princess of the flying horses! But before she can attend to any princess duties, she has to pass a Princess Test. In order to pass, she'll have to learn how to act regal, and she'll have to learn all about the history of the flying horses. But Sasha struggles with these things, and she isn't sure what to do. Will she find a way to pass the Princess Test?
Tales of Sasha 5: The Plant Pixies (Tales of Sasha #5)
by Alexa PearlIn book 5 of the Tales of Sasha series, the Plant Pixies are after the flying horses' feathers. Can Sasha find a way to stop them?Sasha has officially become a princess, but she doesn't have time to celebrate! The plant pixies are stealing feathers from the flying horses, and if they lose too many feathers, all of their magic will disappear. Will Sasha be able to find a way to stop the plant pixies and protect her fellow flying horses?