George R. R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a "good" king to usurp the throne of a "bad" one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy...

Long before humanity reached the Moon, writers were already traveling far beyond it.Lost Sci-Fi Books 161 thru 180 gathers twenty extraordinary stories spanning more than two centuries of imagination, including a remarkable tale from 1752 and classics from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s. These are stories from an age when the universe seemed limitless and every distant planet, mysterious visitor and unexplained phenomenon offered another doorway into the unknown.The collection...

House is one of the top three television dramas on the air, pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode. This latest book in the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series takes a deeper look at the characters and issues raised in this Emmy Awardwinning medical drama. How can a rude diagnostician also be a zen rhetorician? Do House and Socrates agree on the necessity of conflict? What is the meaning of life according to House? House and Philosophy offers entertaining ...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 171 thru 175 reaches across more than two centuries of imaginative storytelling, bringing together Voltaire, Ray Bradbury and Henry Hasse, H. G. Wells, and Lawrence M. Jannifer in a collection that travels from distant stars to haunted rooms and dangerous city streets.Micromegas by Voltaire was first published in 1752, long before science fiction had a name. A gigantic traveler from a planet orbiting Sirius journeys to Saturn and ...

HOUSE AND PHILOSOPHYIs being nice overrated?Are we really just selfish, base animals crawling across Earth in a meaningless existence?Would reading less and watching more television be good for you?Is House a master of Eastern philosophy or just plain rude?Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is the...

An in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO's Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired itGeorge R.R. Martin's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it r...

A discussion of the opportunities and challenges involved mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from passenger travel.In the nineteenth century, horse transportation consumed vast amounts of land for hay production, and the intense traffic and ankle-deep manure created miserable living conditions in urban centers. The introduction of the horseless carriage solved many of these problems but has created others. Today another revolution in transportation seems overdue. ...

TWO THRILLING NOVELETS OF OTHER WORLDSMESSAGE FROM MARS ....... Clifford D. SimakThe last of Earth’s pioneers stood on the rusty sands of Mars, his ship a total wreck —knowing his world was doomed unless it received the answer to a cosmic riddle.THRALLS OF THE ENDLESS NIGHT ....... Leigh BrackettThe Ship held an ancient secret that meant life to the Survivors of Terra’s lost colony. Yet to reveal that secret, Wes Kirk had to condemn his own peop...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s Game of Thrones—an epic history of Westeros and the lands beyond, featuring hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R. R. Martin!If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork—the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time—warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with The World of Ice & Fire....

This book explores characters' agendas, from Sansa's secret schemes to Arya's ultimate goal. What is Cersei's true fear? What do trout or golden roses symbolize? Is the show a feminist success or a male playground? This book answers all these and more, revealing the enigmas and surprises hidden deep within the series. Martin's interviews, homages, and past works hint at the pattern he's chosen, while the classic pattern of the hero's and heroine's journey indicate the path of each protagon...

THE BOOK BEHIND THE SECOND SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO.Here is the second book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece.A CLASH OF KINGSA comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. And from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six factions struggle for control of a divided land a...

THE BOOK BEHIND THE THIRD SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO.Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we ha...