“david g hartwell”

With its easy-to-grasp explanations of the science behind every aspect of our most urgent environmental policy decisions. Out of Gas is a handbook for the future of civilization.... More

JACK HOWARD IS ABOUT TO DISCOVER A SECRET. PERHAPS THE GREATEST SECRET EVER KEPT WHAT IF one of the Ancient World's greatest libraries was buried in volcanic ash and then re-discovered two thousand years later? WHAT IF what was found there was a document that could shatter the very foundations of th... More

An acclaimed editor and anthologist presents the sixth annual collection of the year's most impressive works of science fiction by writers such as Brian W. Aldiss, David Brin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Robert Silverberg, and many more.Get Ready To Expand Your Mind...Acclaimed editor and anthologist David G... More

"Science fiction is the characteristic literary genre of the century. It is the genre that stands in opposition to literary modernism." -David G. Hartwell, from the Introduction First published in hardcover in 1997, "The Science Fiction Century "was an anthology that defined and explained what we me... More

This collection includes 25 classic science fiction and fantasy tales of Yuletide wonder, including stories by Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, the hard-to-find Philip Van Doren Stern fantasy that inspired the film "It's A Wonderful Life," and more.The best of Christmas--past, present, and yet to com... More

* Exploring the Emerald Isle is a cinch with this unintimidating guide * The fun and easy way to tour Ireland, which had over 1 million North American visitors in 2000, up 10 percent over the previous year * Savvy advice to help travelers organize their time and avoid wait-in-line fatigue or cultura... More

From ancient castles to the bright lights of Glasgow, the annual Edinburgh Festival to the fabled Loch Ness monster, a trip to Scotland promises a postcard-perfect, unforgettable vacation. Whether you're a golf enthusiast or bagpipe aficionado, traveling solo or with family, this user-friendly guide... More

This is an exploration and reconstruction of the role of charlatans, itinerant medical practitioners, in Italy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. David Gentilcore examines the goods and services charlatans provided, their marketing strategies, and dealings with the public, and shows how the ... More