Showing results for "Emma" in Science Fiction

The end of the world comes to an ordinary Somerset street with no warning, no sirens, and a frankly insulting lack of organisation. It starts with a barbecue. A few bad jokes. A street that thinks the end of the world is something that happens on telly.

Professor Savannah Selbourne lives on The Raft. The isolated country that was once Great Britain has been free of germs for decades. The plagues are over, the vermin that caused them are extinct. Every billboard brandishes the government's slogan: with sterility comes liberty! But did the poison ever really go away? Savannah's new job gives her the opportunity to discover the truth, yet revealing that truth could put her on the wrong side of those in power. How deep will she bury the lies for the sake of her wife and the child they yearn for? One thing she is sure of: the poison is toxic.

A decade ago, unrest over population control methods resulted in the tragic death of Ava’s parents. Left orphaned, Ava is driven by a singular mission: to secure the youth-restoring drug, Pres-X, for her elderly aunt. Since the unrest, fertile women’s rights have been severely curtailed. Such oppressive restrictions force Ava to explore morally grey methods to obtain the funds required to secure the drug.

Destiny throws her back in time. Can love make her stay? Caroline Sutton doesn’t belong here. Not in the Highlands, and certainly not in the 14th century. Headstrong Caroline hopes an adventure will ease the pain of her parents’ deaths. One minute, she’s standing at the edge of a waterfall, daring her two sisters to jump with her. The next, she wakes up on the shores of a Scottish loch - 600 years in the past. She’s determined to return to her sisters and her own time, but Callum, the rugged Highland Laird who discovers her, has other ideas.

Ever since the sudden death of her mother left Emma in charge of caring for her grandmother and the family’s French bakery, she has survived by rejecting change. The last thing she wants is an ex-boyfriend with commitment issues. But while making a delivery to the matchmaker sisters’ café, Emma opens a door and is transported to 18th-century Paris, on the eve of the French revolution.
Björn has made a mess of things. He returned from fishing in Alaska believing his relationship with Emma would go back to the way things were, only to have Emma smash a pie in his face.

La vida le ha dado algunos golpes a Zelu a lo largo de los años, pero cuando de repente la despiden de su trabajo en la universidad y rechazan su última novela, todo ello en medio de la boda de su hermana, su vida da un vuelco. Discapacitada, desempleada y procedente de una familia entrometida, exigente y crítica, no sabe muy bien qué va a ser de ella. Esa noche, en su habitación de hotel, toma una decisión arriesgada que marcará su vida: decide escribir un libro MUY diferente a los demás.

Emma ed Eva si guardano come in uno specchio. Una è il futuro, l'altra è il passato. Nostalgia, insegnamenti e speranza si intersecano tra i banchi di due scuole distanti nel tempo, dove le storie di bambini, ormai diventati adulti, fanno da sfondo a un presente in cui tutto è diverso. Due generazioni a confronto, con lo sguardo amorevole di una bambina che sognava di diventare maestra.

Wealthy philanthropist Arthur Wells, in need of a family getaway with his wife, Joan, and his daughter, Emma, arranges a trip to Romania. His intention is to explore an ancient cave system he read about, located in Constanta, on the Black Sea coast. The name of the cave, unearthed in 1986, is Pestera Movile. It has been sealed from the light of day for over five-and-a-half million years, preserved beneath more than 20 meters of clay. In this harsh, chemosynthetic environment, Arthur stumbles across something he hopes will advance medical science.

In the near future, Hannah (age 16), her younger brother Loghan (age 11), and her younger sister Emma (age 5) are on the run aided by a man named Shane. Hannah hears that Shane’s a kidnapper on the news. Is he out to help or put them in more danger? A few months earlier, Hannah, Loghan, and Emma lived in one of the nicest suburban neighborhoods in Potsville, Indiana. Emma’s health has been deteriorating for some time, but now they’re noticing.

Welcome to Leveller, the podcast where two academics dive deep into the intersection of video games and politics. Join PhD students Emma Brewis and Adam Cooper as they discuss video games as a medium through which to stretch, challenge, and transform our thinking. In each episode, they dissect how games reflect, shape, and inform political discourse. Through engaging discussions and interviews with fellow academics, they delve into topics like security, democracy and the influence of gaming communities on real-world politics.Whether you're a seasoned gamer, a political junkie, or simply ...

Amanda is fed up with her love life and decides to take a break from it all. A king in need of someone like her has been waiting. Will Amanda be able to give the king and his two bodyguards what they need? Love makes one do crazy things, and falling for a blue skinned alien with tentacles is no exception to the rule.

Kyra has always made it a habit to follow the rules. Or, more specifically, she has done so in hopes of staying out of sight and out of mind to those around her. Ever since she was taken prisoner, even with the feelings she's kept towards those responsible for killing her mother, she's never had an issue keeping her head down. That is, until she and her entire prison sector are relocated, and those feelings begin to bubble to the surface as tensions grow.

Imagine if World War 2 had been a cover-up this whole time. Imagine if every country had no idea that a larger mysterious power was ruling over everything and everyone. The United States got power-hungry after World War 1, so it began to devise a plan to keep gaining more control, not cluing the president in. The government descended into oppression for centuries, putting more control over the people, arrests for no reason, and checkpoints, like a living prison. People have to hide who they truly are. Safety is never guaranteed.

Keeping animation in the conversation, The Sachairi & Peaches Show takes a look at what's going on in the animation industry from a neurodivergent point of view, and then some. Join autistic artists Adrian Mata & Emma Settles—a University of the Arts Class of 2023 graduate—as they discuss about the latest, greatest, and nostalgic in all things animation; catch up on each other's lives; talk about whatever else that's on their minds; and from time to time, include guests as part of the conversation. It's all about animation, autism, and everything else; this is The Sachairi & Peaches Show!

Liberty Wainwright needs a man and not just any man. She needs Brady St. James, otherwise known as the Saint. His skills and knowledge make him the only choice to rescue her father. Now, if she can convince him to help her, she’ll just have to ignore her cravings for the man she’s never forgotten. Brady is stunned the woman who left him high and dry is back and asking for his help. Their affair had been doomed from the start. Libby liked to live by the rules and Brady lived to break them. He’d sworn she’d be back, but he hadn’t expected it to take over six years for her to return.

Ever feel lost in a sea of video games, unsure of which fantastical world to dive into next? Fear not! ”Let Me Be Your Game Guide” is your one-stop shop for exploring the hidden gems and captivating classics of the gaming world. Join me each episode as I dive into a new mystical video game, uncovering its enchanting lore, charming gameplay, and everything in between. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a curious newcomer, join me and my crew as we help you decide if this game should be next on your list! Take my hand, and let me be your game guide.

Want to learn about Fortnite but aren't sure where to start? Butter Barn Banter has got your back! We'll discuss a different aspect of gameplay or Fortnite culture in each episode.

The Geek Squared Show is a geek culture podcast hosted by two cousins and lifelong friends who love to talk about anything and everything they can geek out about. Movies, TV shows, books, comics, video games, musicals, board games, anything goes! It's the show where they talk about the things that they talk about. New episodes every Monday!

We love games and want to talk about them! Being unqualified is no obstacle. Join Rachel and Emma for a hang out session covering new games, old games, and whatever else the cocktails inspire.

El rincón de lo oscuro, el misterio, el crimen y lo paranormal.