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Celebrate 50 years of one of the longest running and beloved sci-fi franchises with "The Star Trek Book." This comprehensive guide to the series delves into the myriad worlds and different dimensions visited by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Perfect for fans of the various "Star Trek" TV series, including "The Next Generation," "Deep Space Nine," "Voyager," and "Enterprise," "The Star Trek Book" details everything you need to know about 50 years...
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Pub. Date
2011.
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English
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"Who rules? Captain Kirk or Han Solo? Could a Jedi knight use his light saber to deflect a beam from a phaser? Could a Cardassian beat a Chazrach in a fair fight? Would a Federation ship making the Kessel Run crack the Millennium Falcon's record of less than twelve parsecs? And most important...in a fight between the Empire and the Federation, who would win? Ever since the first Trekkie walked out of Star Wars in 1977 and said, 'Meh!', fans of the...
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Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"The first official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix cult-hit sci-fi television series that's fascinated millions of fans worldwide, with stunning visuals and never before seen behind-the-scenes content. What becomes of humanity when it's fed into the jaws of a hungry new digital machine? Discover the world of Black Mirror in this immersive, illustrated, oral history. This first official book logs the entire Black Mirror journey, from its origins...
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Publisher
McFarland
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"This is a detailed examination, from creation to cancellation, of 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, from The X-Files to Star Trek (from The Next Generation onward). A chapter on each series includes essential production information; a history of the series; critical commentary; and interviews with the creators, actors, writers and directors"--Provided by publisher.
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Harper Design, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
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English
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"The Scientific Secrets of Doctor Who is a mind-bending blend of story and science that will help you see Doctor Who in a whole new light, weaving together a series of all-new adventures, featuring every incarnation of the Doctor. With commentary that explores the possibilities of time travel, life on other planets, artificial intelligence, parallel universes and more, Simon Guerrier and Dr Marek Kukula show how Doctor Who uses science to inform its...
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Visible Ink
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Barsanti celebreates the broadening and proliferating range of science-fiction movies. From the trashy to the epic, from the classics to today's blockbusters, this A-to-Z collection reviews the biggest, baddest, and brightest from every age and genre of cenematic and TV science fiction.
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English
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After the fall of the Galactic Empire, a lone gunfighter makes his way through the lawless galaxy's outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter. When he refuses to deliver a specific bounty, he makes himself a target for some of the most powerful forces in the fallen Empire and unwittingly becomes entangled in the remnants of the rebellion.
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English
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"Chronicles the exploits of a bounty hunter belonging to the warrior culture known as the Mandalorians. In the years following the Empire's defeat, the Mandalorian becomes the unlikely guardian to a mysterious Force-wielding alien child, risking his own life to ensure his charge's safety"--◊cProvided by publisher.
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BBC Audiobooks America
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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When a Cardiff hospital is inundated with patients that have fallen into coma-like trances, Torchwood move in to investigate. They find that the trances were triggered by phone calls, all of which were made from a number that hadn't been active for over 30 years.
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BBC Audiobooks America
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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On the trail of a dangerous energy field, Torchwood are led to Delhi. There they witness the simultaneous disappearance of hundreds of people, and Jack discovers that the field centers on an old colonial mansion--Torchwood India. Jack is shocked to find that Torchwood India is still going strong--he shut it down himself over 80 years ago. He's even more surprised to find that its members haven't aged a day. What is the secret of their eternal youth,...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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"When Doctor Who began airing on the BBC in 1963, British audiences were introduced to the rogue Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. Now, viewers from all over the world are glued to their screens for the mysterious Doctor's intergalactic adventures. But how did this time traveler became such a beloved character? This book provides readers with the inside scoop on the Doctor's unique time machine, loyal companions, and diabolical foes"--
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Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the science behind some of your favorite popular science fiction tropes--from escaping a black hole to riding a space elevator to the stars--in this illustrated guide from NASA advisor and host of the popular Tested podcast Offworld"--
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BBC Audiobooks America
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The TARDIS arrives on a planet which is home to the humanoid Gonds. Ruling over these people are the Krotons, crystalline beings who crash-landed there centuries before. Currently in suspended animation, the Krotons can only be reconstituted by an influx of mental energy. When the Doctor, Jamie, and Zoe befriend the Gonds, they find a community divided by their servitude to the Krotons. Then the Doctor and Zoe take the Krotons' mental ability test--and...
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Titan Comics
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
" A book dedicated to the first season of the successful hit live action series The Mandalorian, streaming on Disney+, featuring character files, plots, settings, and behind-the-scenes content.An in-depth look at the making of the hit show, exploring the adventures of the Mandalorian and the Child. This title features in-depth with rare images. After decades of terror and oppression, the Galactic Empire is no more, and the New Republic has risen in...
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