John Wainwright is a freak, a human mutation with an extraordinary intelligence which is both awesome and frightening to behold. Ordinary humans are mere playthings to him. And Odd John has a plan - to create a new order on Earth, a new supernormal species. But the world is not ready for such a change ...

The inspiration for a film directed, written and produced by Baltasar Kormákur, co-written by Olaf Olafsson."Delicate, absorbing...as satisfying as it is moving." — VogueA mesmerizing, panoramic work of literary fiction about one man’s search to find a lover who suddenly disappeared decades before.When the pandemic hits, Kristofer is forced to shutter his successful restaurant in Reykjavik, sending him into a spiral...

'Beautifully written and filled with mind-boggling wonders' - Dave Goulson, author of A Sting in the Tale'Thrilling, compellingly readable and paradigm-shattering' - Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast'Both expert and entertaining' - David Barrie, author of Incredible JourneysAnts have been walking the Earth since the age of the dinosaurs. Today there are one million ants for every one...

An integrative overview of network approaches to neuroscience, exploring the origins of brain complexity and the link between brain structure and function“This is where we should be looking for solutions to the great mysteries of life and the mind.” —American ScientistOver the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields. Increasingly, science is concerned with the structure, behavior, an...

What’s brown, goes ‘boing’ and knocks on your bedroom window at night?A poo on a pogo stick!How do you make a cat stand still?Press paws!What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?A carrot!Laugh out loud with this hilarious collection of the funniest jokes ever from the winner of the Funniest Joke Award, the very silly comedian, Olaf Falafel.

Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025 (6-8 category)'This is a GREAT book! Funny, charming, original, secretly educational.' Adam Kay'Funny, arty and just a little bit naughty, the Art Avenger is amazing!' Matt Lucas'Very funny . . . I learned tons about art and laughed A LOT' Joe LycettA laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, the Banksy of her school.A...

One moment a man sits on a suburban hill, gazing curiously at the stars. The next, he is whirling through the firmament, and perhaps the most remarkable of all science fiction journeys has begun.Even Stapledon's other great work, LAST AND FIRST MEN, pales in ambition next to STAR MAKER, which presents nothing less than an entire imagined history of life in the universe, encompassing billions of years.

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'A laugh-out-loud adventure . . . brilliantly bonkers' Liverpool EchoOur world got flipped, turned upside down, when the funfair came to town…One funfair, a group of kids and one grumpy amateur magician... plus one magical mega tornado equals The Far-Out Five**!**Stewart, Sophie, Zainab and Jeffrey - and the Great Waldini - are magically transformed into strange creatures and whiske...

Olaf Stapledon's "The Philosophical & Science-Fiction Works of Olaf Stapledon" presents a profound exploration of metaphysical themes through the lens of speculative fiction. Combining vivid narrative imagination with philosophical inquiry, Stapledon delves into the nature of consciousness, existence, and human experience across time and space. His literary style is characterized by grand sweeping vision and a lyrical prose that invites readers to ponder the cosmic implications of their li...

In "The Philosophy & Sci-Fi Works of Olaf Stapledon," readers are invited into a profound exploration of speculative fiction entwined with rich philosophical inquiry. Stapledon's literary style is characterized by expansive narratives that blend imaginative world-building with deep existential questions, often exploring humanity's place in the cosmos. His works, such as "Star Maker" and "Last and First Men," serve as both captivating science fiction and contemplative essays on the evolutio...

A childhood after the war: The leather pants are bought in a flea market behind the church, food is scarce and going to a movie is not even in the picture. But Hansi and his three best friends always have a solution up their sleeves. They find some excitement with no money at all. They explore ruins, secret tunnels, old buildings; and sneak into the public pool, drink secretly from the beer they have to buy and dream about careers as soccer stars.Olaf Maly tells amusing, realistic ...