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With a language disappearing every two weeks and neologisms springing up almost daily, an understanding of the origins and currency of language has never seemed more relevant. In this charming volume, a narrative history written explicitly for a young audience, expert linguist David Crystal proves why the story of language deserves retelling. From the first words of an infant to the peculiar modern dialect of text messaging, A Little Book of Language ranges widely, revealing language's myriad intricacies and quirks.

Venture into the limitless realms of imagination with our podcast dedicated to classic science fiction literature. This show invites listeners to explore the profound ideas and visionary concepts that have shaped the genre, from futuristic societies to cosmic adventures. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, showcasing a rotating collection of timeless narratives that challenge our understanding of technology, humanity, and the universe. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that transport you to otherworldly landscapes and thought-provoking scenarios. As you...

The first of a trilogy for girls which introduces Pixie O'Shaughnessy. She is sent to boarding school in England from her native Ireland, full of mischief and inventions. Summary by Judith Mason.

Being a good and loyal friend is not easy, and Grace learns it the hard way. But, as in all children's books, good triumphs over evil. (Summary by Stav Nisser.)

Listen to classic science fiction audiobooks featuring space exploration, futuristic technology, alien encounters, and visionary storytelling from the public domain. This podcast delivers free sci-fi audiobooks from pioneering authors who shaped the genre. Explore distant planets, advanced civilizations, and speculative futures through timeless science fiction stories. These classic audiobooks offer immersive storytelling and imaginative worlds designed for modern listeners. 📚 Explore the complete Free Audiobook Library in one convenient place and help us keep classic audiobooks freely ...

Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator. 

With every new issue, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine shares one piece of short fiction in podcast form. Enjoy these audio treats from our pages!

Welcome to the Wonder Woman Comic Book podcast. I am going to cover the first 614 issues, story by story. The original and first 40 or 50 Wonder Woman comics came out quarterly and have 3 stories in each issue. So 1A, 1B, 1C then later it became bi-monthly and had two stories per issue, which means an A and a B. Eventually, it became a monthly issue, and then we will have one story per book. I look forward to exploring Wonder Woman’s comic book history with you and learning what makes Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman. The first ten episodes will be released every 4 days and after that the regular ...

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Award-winning poet and performer Saul Williams explores how artists today must respond to systemic violence and injustice—in the words of Paul Robeson, by choosing sides. Songs My Mother Taught Me is Williams' clear-eyed exploration of the role of the artist in these times by answering the question: what radicalized you? He answers by examining how his role models—writers and artists, from Amiri Baraka to local musicians in Brazilian bars to Palestinian hip-hop heads—have responded to imperialist violence, oppression, and genocide.

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

This work dissects the origin and growth of superhero comic books, their major influences, and the creators behind them. It demonstrates how Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and many more stand as time capsules of their eras, rising and falling with societal changes, and reflecting an amalgam of influences. The book covers in detail the iconic superhero comic book creators and their unique contributions in their quest for realism, including Julius Schwartz and the science-fiction origins of superheroes.

Luke Burrage and Juliane Kunzendorf read a science fiction novel and review it when they're done. Then they read another.

Andrew Lang’s Brown Fairy Book (1904) was a beautifully produced and illustrated edition of fairy tales that has become a classic. This was one of many other collections of fairy tales, collectively known as Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Multi-volume work on science edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The fourth volume is on Chemistry written by William Allan Hamor. It discusses the development of chemical knowledge, from the ancients to modern times. It expanded further on the early works of alchemists and into the phlogistic period. The last chapters cover atomic theories and the development of organic and inorganic chemistry. - Summary by Sienna

Scientist and prolific author, Ernest Ingersoll, in this book gives as an overview of animal life. Included here are descriptions of sea life, "Builders of the Pearly Shells," "Animals with Jointed Frames" insects, fish and sharks, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and the panoply of mammals. This is written with sound science in an accessible style. - Summary by Larry Wilson

As the title indicates, here are three SF stories by Frank Herbert, Missing LInk, originaly purlished in Astounding SF, 1959; Operation Haystack, also published in Astounding SF 1959; and Old Rambling House, published in Galaxy SF 1958. - Summary by Phil chenevert

From the pages of Weird Tales Magazine comes a wild and thrilling collection of mad scientists, deranged experiments and bizarre inventions that horrify the senses! This compilation of stories collects stories of science gone awry from the first four years of Weird Tales' existence (1923 to 1926) and is sure to excite and titillate pulp fiction fans young and old! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Dive into the fascinating world of science through engaging narratives that bring complex concepts to life. From the wonders of the universe to the intricacies of human biology, each episode unfolds a new story that captivates your imagination and deepens your understanding of the world around you.

This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from ancient and modern poetry and prose, related to Hallowe'en ideas. (Summary by Ruth Kelley, from the Preface).