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Future Sight (Time Spiral Cycle Ser.)
by John DelaneyReturning to the popular world of Dominaria for the first time in years, the Time Spiral Cycle centers on Teferi Planeswalker, a well-loved character with a rich history in Magic: The Gathering. This title also features appearances of many other beloved characters who will be easily recognized by readers and fans alike. As with previous Magic titles, Future Sight previews the latest Magic card set release by giving readers the first look at what will be coming out in the set.
Future Visions
by Greg Bear David Brin Nancy Kress Elizabeth Bear Ann LeckieFuture Visions: Original Science Fiction Inspired by Microsoft is an anthology of new short work from some of the greatest science fiction writers in the field. These visionary stories explore prediction science, quantum computing, real-time translation, machine learning, and much more. The authors used inside access to leading-edge work from Microsoft Research as inspiration, crafting pieces that predict the near-future of technology%mdash;and examine its complex relationship to our core humanity.Future Visions features contributions from:Elizabeth BearGreg BearDavid BrinNancy KressAnn LeckieJack McDevittSeanan McGuireRobert J. Sawyer...along with a short graphic novel by Blue Delliquanti and Michele Rosenthal, plus original illustrations by Joey Camacho.These are some of today's most visionary creators-and they've joined together to give us a preview of tomorrow.
The Future War (T2 Trilogy, book #3)
by S. M. StirlingJohn Conner, guided by the Terminator that had been sent to kill him, sets out to save humanity by destroying Skynet, the Nunter-Killer, and T-90.
The Future We Left Behind
by Mike A. LancasterA thousand years after the release of the Straker Tapes, when Peter and Alpha discover that stories of human upgrades are true, they strive to stop a group of scientists from making a decision that could destroy humanity.
The Future We Wish We Had
by Rebecca Lickiss Martin H. GreenbergThe future holds endless possibilities... This volume inclues 16 intriguing visions of tomorrow. Features stories by: Esther M. Friesner Brenda Cooper Kevin J. Anderson P. R. Frost Mike Resnick James Patrick Kelly Lisanne Norman Dean Wesley Smith Irene Radford Kristine Kathryn Rusch And more... For all of those who thought that by now that they'd be driving along the skyways in their own personal jet car, who assumed that humans would have established bases on the Moon and Mars, or that diseases would have been conqured, the aging process slowed to a crawl, and war eliminated along with social injustice -- here are sixteen stories of futures that might someday be reality.
The Future Will Be BS Free
by Will McIntoshIn this terrifyingly timely tale for fans of The Eye of Minds, a teen and his group of friends find themselves on the run after using a genius lie-detector contraption to expose their corrupt government.In a Putin-esque near-future America, the gifted and talented high school has just been eliminated, and Sam and his friends have been using their unexpected free time to work on a tiny, undetectable, utterly reliable lie detector. They're all in it for the money--except Theo, their visionary. For Theo, it's about creating a better world. A BS-free world, where no one can lie, and the honest will thrive.Just when they finish the prototype and turn down an offer to sell their brainchild to a huge corporation, Theo is found dead. Greedy companies, corrupt privatized police, and even the president herself will stop at nothing to steal the Truth App. Sam sets his sights on exposing all lies and holding everyone accountable.But he and his friends quickly realize the costs of a BS-free world: the lives of loved ones, and political and economic stability. They now face a difficult question: Is the world capable of operating without lies, or are lies what hold it together?"Deserving of comparisons to The Hunger Games." --Kirkus"This compelling, action-packed story will have readers eagerly turning pages...Give to fans of Cory Doctorow's Little Brother." --SLJ"The action is nonstop from beginning to end..a BS-free way to present a deep and fundamental question." --Booklist
Future Worlds: A Science Fiction Anthology
by Michael Darling Jared Garrett Mark R. Healy Cameron Dayton Josi Russell D. W. VogelWithin the Future Worlds Sci-fi Anthology you will find stories spun from the webs of current Future House bestselling books. Whether you are a fan of space dinosaurs, population annihilating bugs, interstellar magicians, man vs. distant planet scenarios, or colonization troubles, this anthology will have something galactic for you. Come get to know the Future House Publishing sci-fi authors.Featuring Cameron Dayton (Etherwalker), Michael Darling (Got Luck), Jared Garrett (Beat), Mark R Healy (Dawn of Procyon), Josi Russell (Caretaker, Guardians), D.W. Vogel (Horizon Alpha: Predators of Eden).
FutureImperfect (Timetripper #4)
by Stefan PetruchaIn this thrilling and surreal finale to the TimeTripper series, Harry Keller finds himself stuck back at Windfree mental hospital. All the progress he thought he’d made has crumbled and Harry is too devastated to pick up the pieces. He might not have a choice, though. Harry must confront the enemy that drove him to this end, before more damage is done. When Harry is thrust back into A-Time, he discovers new secrets about the bizarre, time-bending world that go beyond what he ever could have imagined, and even stranger secrets about our own reality.
Futureland
by Walter MosleyThe citizenry of America struggles for survival in a dangerous, twisted futureIn "Whispers in the Dark," an ex-con sells his organs to ensure his brilliant nephew's future. The boy will grow up to have the highest IQ ever recorded, but the uncle, who sold his eyes, won't be able to see it. In "Voices," a history professor becomes addicted to a drug called pulse, which gives him access to a world of vivid fantasy while tearing his brain to shreds. By the time the professor qualifies for a brain transplant, he's no longer sure what's real and what's imagined. And in "Angel's Island," a convict in the world's largest private prison reveals the facility's chilling secrets.In this critically acclaimed collection of stories, noir legend Walter Mosley takes his unique vision of American society into the future. As the nation descends into chaos, its citizens wonder, Is the world ending, or has the apocalypse already come and gone?
Futureland: Nine Stories of an Imminent World
by Walter Mosley"Life in America a generation from now isn't much different from today: The drugs are better, the daily grind is worse. The gap between the rich and the poor has widened to a chasm. You can store the world's legal knowledge on a chip in your little finger, while the Supreme Court has decreed that constitutional rights don't apply to any individual who challenges the system. Justice is swiftly delivered by automated courts, so the prison industry is booming. And while the media declare racism is dead, word on the street is that even in a colorless society, it's a crime to be black." "But the world still turns and folks still have to get by with the hands they're dealt, folks such as:" "Ptolomy "Popo" Bent: This gentle backwoods child has a genius I.Q. - and a soul so pure that officials want him locked up forever." "Folio Johnson: A hardboiled, cyber-augmented private eye who can see beneath the dark poetry of the metropolis, he will need an even greater edge than that to find out who's systematically murdering rich, young Nazis." "Fera Jones: She's the boxing Queen of the Ring who must still fight all comers to save her dad, preserve her identity, and protect the fans who believe in her."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Futureland: Battle for the Park (Futureland #1)
by H.D. HunterWhen an extraordinary flying theme park arrives above Atlanta, one boy must stop a sinister force from stealing the park's tech and taking over the world. An electrifying illustrated series with the Afrofuturism of Black Panther that took the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales."Hold on tight, Futureland will be the ride of your life . . . and maybe the last!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling authorWelcome to the most spectacular theme park in the world.Everyone wants a ticket to Futureland, where you can literally live out your wildest dreams. Want to step inside your favorite video game? Go pro in a sports arena? Perform at a real live concert? Grab your ticket and come right in.Yet with all its attractions, Futureland has always just been home to Cam Walker, the son of the park&’s famous creators. And when Futureland arrives at its latest stop, Atlanta, Cam is thrilled for what promises to be the biggest opening ever. . . .But things aren't quite right with the Atlanta opening. Park attractions are glitching. Kids go missing. And when his parents are blamed, Cam must find the missing kids and whoever&’s trying to take down his family . . . before it&’s too late.
Futureland: The Nightmare Hour (Futureland #2)
by H.D. HunterThe theme park of your dreams is back in this action-packed sequel as Cam Walker and his friends take on creepy carnivals, insidious tech, and a nightmarish new enemy to save the world. An electrifying illustrated series for fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales.The most spectacular theme park in the world is headed to the Big Apple.After Atlanta, Cam Walker and his family are ready to turn over a new leaf with Futureland. This is where dreams literally come true, and the Walkers are going to show the people of New York City that their park is back and better than ever.But trouble isn&’t done with the Walkers yet. Glitches keep happening with the park attractions. There's a creepy carnival in town that gives Cam goosebumps. Plus, he just can&’t shake the feeling that his family is being watched. And it may be his imagination, but are the people around him acting . . . stranger than usual?Can Cam get to the bottom of what&’s going on before Futureland becomes a playground of terrors?
The Future's Mine
by L J LeylandFans of The Hunger Games and the Divergent trilogy will love L J Leyland's dystopian thriller The Future's Mine. I do what I have to do... After the Flood drowned the world thirty years ago, the tyrannical Metropole took control of the remaining land. Soon after came the rebellion led by the mysterious figurehead Regina, but when Regina vanishes after plotting to overthrow the Mayor, the rebels were labelled as traitors and murdered by the Metropole. Seventeen year old orphan Maida Winter struggles to survive on the tiny island of Brigadus under the harsh rulings of the Mayor. After an attempt to raid his home goes horribly wrong, Maida is rescued by Noah - the only person who may hold the secret to overthrowing the Mayor's regime. Determined to expose the Metropole for their real involvement in the Flood, Maida becomes the symbol of a new revolution that is resolute in uncovering the Metropole for who they really are - finishing what Regina started and bringing peace to the land she once knew. Maida must battle to discover the truths about the Metropole, the Flood, and ultimately, herself...
Futures of the Human Subject: Technical Mediation, Foucault and Science Fiction (Perspectives on the Non-Human in Literature and Culture)
by Sławomir KoziołFutures of the Human Subject focuses on the representation of the effects of technology use on human subjectivity in several recent near-future science fiction novels. Sharing the idea that human subjects are constructed in the world in which they exist, this volume inscribes itself in the wider field of posthumanism which contests the liberal humanist notion of people as self-contained, autonomous agents. At the same time, it is the first substantial study of literary representations of the human subject carried out within the conceptual framework of Foucault-inflected philosophy of technical mediation, which examines the nature of the relation between people and specific technologies as well as the way in which this relation affects human subjectivity. As such, the book may help readers to exercise more effective control over the way in which they are constituted as subjects in this technologically saturated world.
Futures to Infinity
by Sam MoskowitzTen seldom reprinted stories by ten great science fiction writers: The Probable Man by Alfred Bester Rim of the Deep by Clifford D. Simak Heil! by Robert A. Heinlein The Incorrigible by L. Sprague de Camp Beauty and the Beast by Henry Kuttner The Dangerous Dimension by L. Ron Hubbard The Green Forest by A. E. Van Vogt The Secret Sense by Isaac Asimov The Piper by Ray Bradbury The Way Back by Sam Moskowitz
Futuretrack Five
by Robert WestallHenry Kitson makes his first mistake when he scores a hundred per cent in his exams. Not for him therefore the glamorous cushy career pattern of most of his contemporaries. Promoted to Tech, he is equipped with a white coat and a clipboard and becomes one of that small body who keep the country's computerized living systems going. His second mistake is going on the razzle. In London, where survival depends on skill and daring and the population is controlled by fear and sensationalism, Kitson becomes pinball champion and meets blond, leather-clad Ken, London's bike-racing champion of Futuretrack 5. Together they go north in an uneasy partnership. And what they learn as they go, they don't like, for this is Britain of the twenty-first century and if you question the system too much you come to regret it. But who does know the answers? And what is Kitson's destined role? As a fortune teller predicts, "You'll regret what you'll do for the rest of your born days. And you'll have plenty of time to regret it." In this major new novel, Robert Westall has brilliantly created a future world which is all too plausible.
The Futurians
by Damon KnightThe Futurian Society was founded in 1938 by thirteen science fiction fans; it never numbered more than twenty, including wives, girl friends and hangers-on; yet out of this small group came seven of the most famous names in science fiction: Isaac Asimov, James Blish, Damon Knight, Cyril Kornbluth, Judith Merril, Frederik Pohl and Donald A. Wollheim.Brilliant, eccentric and poor, the Futurians invented their own subculture, with its communal dwellings, its folklore, songs and games, even its own mock religion. In later years many of them became influential novelists, editors, anthologists, literary agents and publishers.The author has interviewed ten of the surviving Futurians and has traced down the widow of one member whose tragic fate was unknown until now. Drawing on correspondence, unpublished manuscripts, and amateur publications (including a collection of Futurian wall newspapers which had wound up in Australia), he has written a fascinating narrative of the early days of the Futurians, the feuds and lawsuits that divided them, and their later careers.
Futurism: A Futuristic Comic Collection
by Luke KingmaCartoons from Tomorrow is a timely, clever collection of 125 single-panel cartoons that explore our ever-evolving relationship with technology and makes audacious predictions about our future.Enter Futurism, the 16M-strong community and media company that is obsessed with the future and everything that will get us there. Their mission? Preparing the people of today for the world of tomorrow. Based on one of Futurism's most viral recurring features, this collection of cartoons parodies our wild imaginings and presents a unique and distinct vision of what's in store for us -- from the good to the bad to the downright absurd. The cartoons cover topics ranging from virtual reality and artificial intelligence to space colonization, robot ethics, mass surveillance, technology addiction, human longevity, and more. Nothing is impossible or off-limits. After all, this is the future we're talking about. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Futuristic Violence And Fancy Suits
by David WongNightmarish villains with superhuman enhancements. An all-seeing social network that tracks your every move. Mysterious, smooth-talking power players who lurk behind the scenes. A young woman from the trailer park. And her very smelly cat. Together, they will decide the future of mankind. Get ready for a world in which anyone can have the powers of a god or the fame of a pop star, in which human achievement soars to new heights while its depravity plunges to the blackest depths. A world in which at least one cat smells like a seafood shop's dumpster on a hot summer day. This is the world in which Zoey Ashe finds herself, navigating a futuristic city in which one can find elements of the fantastic, nightmarish and ridiculous on any street corner. Her only trusted advisor is the aforementioned cat, but even in the future, cats cannot give advice. At least not any that you'd want to follow. Will Zoey figure it all out in time? Or maybe the better question is, will you? After all, the future is coming sooner than you think. <p> <b>Winner of the 2016 Alex Award (10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences)</b>
Futurity: "Futurity" is a science fiction novel with an apocalyptic touch, set 46 years in the future.
by P. A. GarcíaYear 2059. After two years of searching, the crew of the spaceship Futurity finds a seemingly habitable moon in another solar system. The discovery could be the solution to the hardships of life on an overcrowded Earth. But what seemed to be the greatest find in the history of mankind will soon show a hidden, sinister face.
Un Futuro Aceptable
by L. P. MastersTe amo, te amo, te amo. Mil veces más. Alice Goetz es una simple editora de adquisiciones para una editorial, con un no tan simple Chip de Control Temporal implantado en su cerebro. El debut del libro de Paul Osmund es más importante para el futuro de lo que cualquiera en su línea de tiempo podría imaginar. Alice es responsable de asegurarse que todo ocurra de la manera que debe. Alice piensa que finalmente ha logrado encontrar la línea que llevará a un futuro aceptable, pero algo inesperado comienza a suceder. Paul se enamora de ella. En cada línea de tiempo que ella encuentra. El futuro depende de que Alice encuentre la mejor línea de tiempo para que Paul viva, pero todos aquellos trabajando para asegurar un futuro mejor no tiene permitido enamorarse con su sujeto. Alice sabe que debe seguir el camino que lleve a un futuro aceptable, pero perderá a Paul para siempre.
El futuro no será de nadie
by Óscar De la BorbollaEl futuro no será de nadie es la mejor novela de Óscar de la Borbolla, quien desde Las vocales malditas --su primera obra-- ha despertado la admiración inteligente de miles de jóvenes. Profunda, emblemática, llena de imaginación y creada con una narrativa sorprendente, esta novela es la radiografía de la crisis de los amantes posmodernos; del modo en que se vive el amor en nuestro tiempo. El fracaso del arte, de la ciencia, de las últimas ínsulas del Paraíso, así como de las nuevas reglas que hoy rigen el amor, sirven para mostrar, sin patetismo y con humor corrosivo, un mundo que ha perdido los horizontes. El futuro no será de nadie es el canto del cisne de nuestro tiempo. Una novela de gran profundidad que está llamada a ser una nueva educación sentimental.
The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy (Forsyte chronicles)
by Stanislaw Lem Michael KandelBringing his twin gifts of scientific speculation and scathing satire to bear on that hapless planet, Earth, Lem sends his unlucky cosmonaut, Ijon Tichy, to the Eighth Futurological Congress. Caught up in local revolution, Tichy is shot and so critically wounded that he is flashfrozen to await a future cure. Translated by Michael Kandel.
Fuzzy
by Tom Angleberger Paul DellingerWhen Max—Maxine Zelaster—befriends her new robot classmate Fuzzy, part of Vanguard One Middle School’s new Robot Integration Program, she helps him learn everything he needs to know about surviving middle school—the good, the bad, and the really, really, ugly. Little do they know that surviving seventh grade is going to become a true matter of life and death, because Vanguard has an evil presence at its heart: a digital student evaluation system named BARBARA that might be taking its mission to shape the perfect student to extremes!
Fuzzy Dice: A Novel
by Paul Di Filippo&“Di Filippo clowns his way through this transdimensional travelogue cut from the same cloth as Douglas Adams&’s Hitchhiker&’s Guide to the Galaxy.&” —Publishers Weekly At forty-five-years-old, Paul Girard is a self-loathing clerk at an independent bookstore, having finally killed his dream of being a writer by throwing out his rejected manuscripts. Drowning in existential angst, Paul can&’t envision much of a future for himself—until he meets Hans. Hans is one of the Mind Children, an artificial race that has succeeded humanity. If Paul allows Hans to copy his human essence, the key to Superspace and its infinite number of universes will be his. And even though said key is a yo-yo, Paul agrees. Desperate to escape his banal reality, Paul flings the yo-yo and winds up in the singularity that preceded the Big Bang . . . a matriarchal society of women warriors . . . a realm populated by TV characters from his childhood. But Paul&’s frantic travels only prove one thing: wherever he goes in the multiverse, there he is. Now how does he get home? &“It&’s like Tom Robbins&’s classic Even Cowgirls Get the Blues recast in the hands of gonzo mathematician Rudy Rucker as a kind of ontological day trip.&” —Locus &“Frothing with ideas, Fuzzy Dice is one more reason Di Filippo is one of the most imaginative (and underappreciated) writers working today. . . . If humorously intelligent science fiction far beyond the madding crowd is your cup of tea, then this novel (and Di Filippo in general) cannot disappoint. . . . Great fun, great read—almost as much as Sheckley&’s Dimension of Miracles.&” —Speculiction