H. G Wells
281) The time machine
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1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Desperate to alter the course of time, a visionary scientist invents a revolutionary machine that propels him 800,000 years into the future. There he discovers that humans have evolved into two groups: the hunters and the hunted. Now he must fight to save himself, and all of mankind, in a final, desperate battle.
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1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
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Gene Barry and Ann Robinson are among the humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earth… but its occupants are definitely not friendly. Winner of Best Special Effects and Nominated for Best Editing at the **Academy Awards.** *"...Director Byron Haskin, working from a tight script by Barre Lyndon, has made this excursion suspenseful, fast and, on occasion, properly chilling." - A.H.Weiler, **The New York Times***
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408 pages : illustration ; 24 cm.
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Classic haunted house ghost stories curated by world-renowned filmmaker and horror genre expert John Landis. This beautifully presented, highly collectible anthology features ghost stories that have enthralled, terrified and inspired readers decade after decade. Some are relatively well known; others are long-lost treasures, awaiting rediscovery. The selection includes tales of terror by Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Percival Landon; studies of...
284) Nocturne
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This is Frank Swinnerton's 1917 novel, "Nocturne". Written in response to a challenge which required him to write a novel that takes place in a single evening, "Nocturne" is set firmly in the world of the working classes and follows the story of Jenny and Emmy, two sisters whose differences threaten to tear them apart. A masterful and intriguing novel not to be missed by fans of Swinnerton's work.
285) The invisible man
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Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy scientist, Cecilia Kass escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding. But when her abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia's sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being...
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Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as the first and founding head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1924. Under his administration, Russia, and later the Soviet Union, became a one-party socialist state governed by the Communist Party. Ideologically a Marxist, his developments to the ideology are called...
287) Bullet Points 1
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Read stories that capture the complexity, tragedy, and hope of warfare and violence in human (and nonhuman) society. The Bullet Points anthology offers classic stories alongside stories from up-and-coming authors, including: H. G. Wells, "The Land Ironclads"David Drake, "Caught in the Crossfire"James C. Glass, "Skirmish at Heklara"Tony Ballantyne, "The War Artist"Walter Jon Williams, "Wolf Time"Nathan W. Toronto, "The Defense of Gipper's Twist"MAJ...
288) Underground Man
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"The Underground Man" is a science fiction novel introduced by H. G. Wells. After mankind has undergone a radical social evolution in regards to group cooperation and herd behaviour, the sun unexpectedly dies, forcing the survivors underground. They take with them the greatest works of art and literature, only to one day emerge and create a Utopia on earth's surface.
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D-503 is a mathematician and citizen of One State, a totalitarian society whose inhabitants live passionless lives under the all-powerful 'Benefactor'. However, when D-503 discovers that he has an individual soul, everything changes. Set in the twenty-sixth century, "We" is the dystopian science fiction novel that inspired George Orwell's famous "1984" and was the first work to be banned by the Soviet censorship board. A frightfully thought-provoking...
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This book contains Bruce Frederick Cummings' (pseudonym: W. N. P. Barbellion) 1919 work, "The Journal of a Disappointed Man". Hailed by Ronald Blythe as "among the most moving diaries ever created", it is full of astute and frank observations, interesting personal philosophy, and profound introspection. The first edition contains a preface by H. G. Wells, which caused many people think it a work of fiction; however, Well's dispelled this rumour even...
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1 videodisc (approximately 100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Dr. Moreau is brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When a U.N. diplomat visits the island laboratory he discovers experiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. The beasts revolt, threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind.
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Entertaining and invaluable for anyone passionate about Swinnerton and his work, this collection of reminiscences by such highly regarded authors as Bennett, Wells, and Overton will surprise and delight readers with anecdotes about how the authors met Swinnerton, their relationship with him, and their feelings about his work. Humorous and insightful, these brief sketches offer a rare insider's look at an important author who wrote over fifty books,...
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This is Margaret Higgins Sanger's 1922 work, "The Pivot of Civilization".
Contents include:
"A New Truth Emerges",
"Conscripted Motherhood",
"'Children Troop Down From Heaven....'",
"The Fertility of the Feeble-Minded",
"The Cruelty of Charity",
"Neglected Factors of the World Problem",
"Is Revolution the Remedy?",
"Dangers of Cradle Competition",
"A Moral Necessity",
"Science the Ally",
"Education and Expression", et cetera.
294) The Time Machine
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H. G. Wells's sobering, thought-provoking novel is one of the greatest works of science fiction ever created-and as powerful today as when it was written. After inventing a machine that moves through time, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and prosperous. But as he looks below the surface he realizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared. H. G. Wells's...
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Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection of the greatest books ever written, perfect for the holiday season:
American:
Huckleberry Finn
Tom Sawyer
The Call of the Wild
White Fang
Moby-Dick
The Scarlet Letter
Little Women
My Antonia
The Age of Innocence
The Awakening
The Portrait of a Lady
The Wings of the Dove
The Yellow Wallpaper
Walden
Leaves of Grass
The Madman
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Life of Frederick Douglass
Ben-Hur
The Last of the...
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H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man volume 13
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A wealthy man uses extortion and a trained attack dog to force Peter to kill his partner and make it look like a heart attack.
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H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man volume 2
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The British government recruits Brady to go behind lines in the Middle East and rescue one of their top secret agents who has been taken prisoner.
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H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man volume 11
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Kidnappers abduct Peter's niece and hold her ransom for $50,000. To get her back safely, Dr. Brady is forced to steal the money from a bank vault.
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Before Tolkien, fantasy fiction was alive and well. This unique compilation of classic fantasy stories demonstrates the extraordinary breadth and imagination in the genre. Ranging from the supernatural horror tales of H.P. Lovecraft to the heroic adventures of Conan the Barbarian to the magical romances of William Morris, there is something for everyone here. The pioneering works of these authors set the stage for the genre we know and love today....
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Considered one of the greatest filmmakers of the twentieth century, legendary director, producer, and screenwriter Orson Welles was also an acclaimed actor, whose distinctive voice commanded attention. In this recording, Welles offers historic interpretations of excerpts from classic literature. This collection features time-honored works by several distinguished contributors, including American authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe, as...