Entertainment Science

After Luciana has a brush with danger, Melody decides she can no longer leave her lady's safety to chance. But in order to stay by Luciana's side, Melody will have to take on her most daring maidly mission yet: enrolling as a student at Royal Academy! She dons the guise of the lovely Cecelia and passes the entrance exam with flying colors, earning herself a place at the academy. But it quickly becomes apparent that being a maid, student, and bodyguard all at once is just too much for one maid to take on—even for Melody! How will this mad maid manage to do it all without blowing her cover?

After repelling the United Kingdom's invasion, Liam's faction is now more powerful than the First Prince's. Before he can settle things with Calvin, though, a magic circle pops up out of nowhere right at Liam's feet. He and Japanese high school girl Kanami have both been caught up in an undeveloped planet's hero summoning and are tasked with nothing less than defeating the Demon Lord! But...Liam's supposed to be evil, so why is he fighting some Demon Lord as a hero?!

Marie's always longed to relive her school trip. Reincarnated in an otome game, she'll get her chance! But she's not the only one seizing an opportunity. While Julius is gone, Olivia's enemies drag her to a casino and force her to rack up debts. Leon himself jumps in to save her. Can this would-be high roller bail Olivia out? Or will his ill-advised gamble doom Marie's planned holiday and Olivia's academic career?

The End-of-the-Year Special exam ended with a huge shock, but that was only the beginning. When one of the top students suddenly withdraws from the school, it throws the balance of power between the classes into disarray, giving both hope and despair to the students who are striving to graduate from Class A. Amid the chaos, Ayanokouji decides to make some changes of his own, but an unexpected appearance by his father puts him on edge. Just what is that man scheming--and how will it affect Ayanokouji's future?

Mizuki Ryosuke escaped corporate life, certain death, defeated a Boss Ogre, and now lives with a new roommate--fairy girl Kessie! A dungeon appears in Omori City, and the local government asks him to help manage it. Mizuki reluctantly accepts, and with his skillbook in tow, the dungeon clearing proceeds as planned. When Mizuki and Kessie face their greatest trial yet, will the skillbook reveal its true form? And is there any truth to that weird conspiracy going around?

First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi... For Shimamura, this year's vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!

Galkhein has officially forged an alliance with Coyolles, and Arnold and Rishe are closer than ever. During a visit to the Grand Cathedral of Domana, which Arnold burns to ash in the future, they bump into the young lady Rishe served as a maid. But this happy reunion soon takes a turn for the strange, with curses, warnings, and grudges aplenty! As Arnold's hatred of the church comes to a head, another piece of the handsome prince's mysterious past falls into place...

Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time. Capturing the imagination and hearts of crowds worldwide, Star Wars is a fantastic feat of science fiction and fantasy. We marvel at the variety of creatures and technology and the mystery behind the force. But how much of the Star Wars world is rooted in reality? Could we see some of the extraordinary inventions materialize in our world?

This book contains a treasure trove of 1,001 facts that will astound you. Whether you're a trivia enthusiast, a parent looking for a fun learning tool, or simply someone who loves to learn new things, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids is just the audiobook you need. Forget about boring textbooks and stale encyclopaedia entries! This audiobook captures the attention of both young and old with its easy-to-understand language and bite-sized snippets of knowledge. Perfect for road trips!

“A house of wonders itself. . . . Wonderland inspires grins and well-what-d'ya-knows” —The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times–bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Extra Life, a look at the world-changing innovations we made while keeping ourselves...

This collection contains 15 of the greatest science fiction broadcasts from the Golden Age of radio, including episodes of X Minus One, Dimension X, Suspense, The CBS Radio Workshop, Escape, The Lux Radio Theatre, and others. Radio’s finest actors perform before the microphones in adaptations from the past masters of science fiction. Relive the best radio sci-fi shows from yesterday and the legendary stars that made them amazing in this incredible collection.

For all the near-fanatic attention brought each year to the Academy Awards, the organization that dispenses those awards—the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—has yet to be understood. To date, no one has ever produced a thorough account of the Academy’s birth and its awkward adolescence, and the few reports on those periods from outside have always had a glancing, cursory quality. Yet the story of the Academy’s creation and development is a critical piece of Hollywood’s history. Now that story is finally being told.

From the sleek Aston Martin that spits out bullets, nails, and passengers at the push of a button to the microjet that makes hairpin turns to avoid a heat-seeking missile, the science and technology of James Bond films have kept millions of movie fans guessing for decades. Are these amazing feats and gadgets truly possible? The Science of James Bond takes you on a fascinating excursion through the true science that underlies Bond's most fantastic and off-the-wall accoutrements.

In these essays, TV’s Frank Conniff focuses on twenty-five of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 films he found and riffed with his fellow MST3K writers and cast mates. It tells the story of how a comedian who was lucky enough to work on beloved Peabody Award winning TV show was transformed into a comedian who was lucky enough to work on a beloved Peabody Award winning TV show. It’s a story that will stay with you for the rest of your life, if you happen to die just as you finish listening to the book.

“Hey, you! Yeah, you, da person reading dis. C’mere. I’ve got sometin' for ya. It’ll make ya feel good… real good. It’s da best stuff on da street! Check dis out. I’ve got everyting you could ever want: social media, streamin’ shows, movies, sports, music, theater, amusement parks, novels, board games, and a whole slew of other stuff. And da first sample is on me. Trust me, you’ll love it!” Yep, that’s how it starts (sort of). If you’re story is anything like ours, it started when you were young. Before you knew it, you were a card-carrying Entertainment Junkie! C’mon, don’t deny it.

From scream queens to femmes fatale, horror isn’t just for the boys. Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, authors of The Science of Monsters, and cohosts of the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, present a guide to the feminist horror movies, TV shows, and characters we all know and love. Through interviews, film analysis, and bone-chilling discoveries, The Science of Women in Horror uncovers the theories behind women’s most iconic roles of the genre.

From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, listeners can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained.

Discover the ultimate trivia collection to ignite your curiosity and captivate your conversations, all without the overwhelm of misinformation! Are you constantly on the hunt for fresh facts to fuel your love of learning? Do you crave trivia gems that transform ordinary exchanges into captivating conversations? If you’re nodding, this brain-boosting guide is exactly what you need!

Many long years have passed since superspeedster Jack Quick mothballed his costume, but when he receives a desperate call from a troubled former teammate, Jack has no choice but to don his running suit, dash to his old friend's side, and put the call out to reform their old team, the Fighters. However, little is as it appears in this strange world of heroes and villains - and when the new breed fails to live up to the old guard, will Jack side with his old friend or choose justice?

Sophia "Soap" Lazarcheck is a girl genius with a knack for making robots - and for making robots explode. After her talents earn her admission into a secretive university institute, she is swiftly drawn into a conspiracy more than a century in the making. Meanwhile, and without her knowledge, her cousin Dean wages a two-fisted war of vengeance against a villainous genius and his unwashed minions. The cousins are up against murderous thugs, experimental weaponry, lizard monsters, and a nefarious doomsday device.