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  • Published by Dell Magazines, NY, 2014

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    SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Good to Very Good-. Vol. 38, Nos. 3 (whole no. 458). Cover art by Marta Nael. Includes "Walking Gear" (novelette) by Sean Monaghan; "All the Pretty Mermaids" (novelette) by Cat Rambo; "Declaration" (novelette) by James Patrick Kelly; "The Plantimal" by Ken Liu & Mike Resnick; "Drink in a Small Town" by Peter Wood; "Solomon's Little Sister" by Jay O'Connell; "The Redemption of Kip Banjeree" by Genevieve Williams; "Through Portal" by Dominica Phettplace. Poetry: "What a Time Traveler Needs Most" by Jane Yolen; "Golfing on the Moon" by PMF Johnson; "Empty Cities" by Suzanne Palmer; "Ad Astra Per Saccharum" by Robert Borski; "Everything Decays" by Geoffrey A. Landis. Departments: "Editorial: A Day at the Fair" by Sheila Williams; "Reflections: Blues and Greens" by Robert Silverberg; "On the Net: Good (and Bad) News From Outer Space" by James Patrick Kelly; "Next Issue"; "On Books" by Paul Di Filippo; "The SF Conventional Calendar" by Erwin S. Strauss. Label pulls; corner wear; hinge waves. Book.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41-an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.Discover Distant WorldsExplore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.Meet Extraordinary HeroesFollow protagonists who face impossible odds-from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.Experience Visual WonderEvery story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.Learn from the LegendsGain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.Discover Tomorrow's StarsThis volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking "what ifs," or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41-an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.Discover Distant WorldsExplore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.Meet Extraordinary HeroesFollow protagonists who face impossible odds-from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.Experience Visual WonderEvery story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.Learn from the LegendsGain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.Discover Tomorrow's StarsThis volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking "what ifs," or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.…

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    Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Since tabletop fantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming has made a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of social realities in America and around the world. This contribution is increasingly apparent as the gaming industry has diversified with the addition of collectible strategy games and other innovative products, as well as the recent advancements in videogame technology. This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society. Section I discusses the intersection of fantasy and real-world scenarios and how the construction of a fantasy world is dialectically related to the construction of a gamer's social reality. Because the basic premise of fantasy gaming is the assumption of virtual identities, Section II looks at the relationship between gaming and various aspects of identity. The third and final section examines what the personal experiences of gamers can tell us about how humans experience reality. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.…

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    Softcover. Condition: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Presents research in fantasy games, and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter of this book investigates some social or behavioural aspect of fantasy gaming, and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of these games.…

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  • Language: English

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41-an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.Discover Distant WorldsExplore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.Meet Extraordinary HeroesFollow protagonists who face impossible odds-from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.Experience Visual WonderEvery story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.Learn from the LegendsGain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.Discover Tomorrow's StarsThis volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking "what ifs," or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.…

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - You're winning jobs. So why does it feel like you're losing The phone is ringing. The schedule is packed. By the measures most contractors use to keep score, you're doing everything right. But too often, a long day on the job site ends with detours to driveways for free looks, and then a long night at the kitchen table writing them all up.You built a business. Somewhere along the way it started to feel like you built a treadmill.The problem isn't your work ethic. It's that you're comparable.As long as a customer can line you up against three other contractors and pick by price, nothing you do changes the math. You'll always be just one of four. And one of four is a commodity.The Uncomparable Contractor is how you step off. Written by a working masonry contractor with more than thirty years in the trade, this is not a consultant's theory. It's a field-tested method for independent contractors who are ready to specialize, simplify, set their own price, and stop letting the lowest bidder set it for them.Nine declarations. Three pillars. One decision.SPECIALIZE- I Will Specialize. My expertise is the one thing a customer can't shop by price.- I Will Build a Name. I will become the obvious choice before the first call is made.SIMPLIFY- I Will Qualify Before I Commit. No more driving to jobs that were never a fit for me.- I Will Quote One Flat Price. Fast, certain, no surprises.- I Will Be Selective. Not every customer is my customer.SET YOUR PRICE- I Will Talk About Money Early. I will name my number without wasted time.- I Will Refuse to Work at a Loss. Every job makes money. No exceptions.- I Will Charge More. Higher prices attract better customers and fund better work.- I Will Refuse to Be a Commodity. I am not one of four, hoping to be chosen.This book is for the contractor who knows that there hs to be a better way.There is. This is it.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41-an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.Discover Distant WorldsExplore alien landscapes, futuristic technologies, and hidden realms. From time-traveling adventures to battles for survival in dystopian societies, these stories transport you far beyond the limits of imagination.Meet Extraordinary HeroesFollow protagonists who face impossible odds-from a young constable on a harsh alien frontier to a reclusive writer sharing a ride with a sentient car. These characters redefine courage, resilience, and what it means to be human.Experience Visual WonderEvery story is brought to life with breathtaking original illustrations. These commissioned works add depth, color, and vibrancy to the collection, making it a visual and literary masterpiece.Learn from the LegendsGain inspiration from essays by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert J. Sawyer, and Tom Wood, offering rare insights into storytelling and creative mastery.Discover Tomorrow's StarsThis volume continues the legacy of Writers of the Future, the competition that has launched myriad bestselling authors. These rising talents are reshaping speculative fiction as we know it.Whether you love heart-pounding action, thought-provoking "what ifs," or stories that blur the line between science and magic, Volume 41 is your gateway to new dimensions. With tales and illustrations that linger long after the final page, this anthology invites you to take the leap into worlds uncharted.Push Beyond the Ordinary. Explore the Extraordinary. Grab your copy of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41 and discover the next generation of visionary storytellers and artists.…

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Since tabletop fantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming has made a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of social realities in America and around the world. This contribution is increasingly apparent as the gaming industry has diversified with the addition of collectible strategy games and other innovative products, as well as the recent advancements in videogame technology. This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society. Section I discusses the intersection of fantasy and real-world scenarios and how the construction of a fantasy world is dialectically related to the construction of a gamer's social reality. Because the basic premise of fantasy gaming is the assumption of virtual identities, Section II looks at the relationship between gaming and various aspects of identity. The third and final section examines what the personal experiences of gamers can tell us about how humans experience reality. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You're winning jobs. So why does it feel like you're losing?The phone is ringing. The schedule is packed. By the measures most contractors use to keep score, you're doing everything right. But too often, a long day on the job site ends with detours to driveways for free looks, and then a long night at the kitchen table writing them all up.You built a business. Somewhere along the way it started to feel like you built a treadmill.The problem isn't your work ethic. It's that you're comparable.As long as a customer can line you up against three other contractors and pick by price, nothing you do changes the math. You'll always be just one of four. And one of four is a commodity.The Uncomparable Contractor is how you step off. Written by a working masonry contractor with more than thirty years in the trade, this is not a consultant's theory. It's a field-tested method for independent contractors who are ready to specialize, simplify, set their own price, and stop letting the lowest bidder set it for them.Nine declarations. Three pillars. One decision.SPECIALIZEI Will Specialize. My expertise is the one thing a customer can't shop by price.I Will Build a Name. I will become the obvious choice before the first call is made.SIMPLIFYI Will Qualify Before I Commit. No more driving to jobs that were never a fit for me.I Will Quote One Flat Price. Fast, certain, no surprises.I Will Be Selective. Not every customer is my customer.SET YOUR PRICEI Will Talk About Money Early. I will name my number without wasted time.I Will Refuse to Work at a Loss. Every job makes money. No exceptions.I Will Charge More. Higher prices attract better customers and fund better work.I Will Refuse to Be a Commodity. I am not one of four, hoping to be chosen.This book is for the contractor who knows that there hs to be a better way.There is. This is it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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    Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You're winning jobs. So why does it feel like you're losing?The phone is ringing. The schedule is packed. By the measures most contractors use to keep score, you're doing everything right. But too often, a long day on the job site ends with detours to driveways for free looks, and then a long night at the kitchen table writing them all up.You built a business. Somewhere along the way it started to feel like you built a treadmill.The problem isn't your work ethic. It's that you're comparable.As long as a customer can line you up against three other contractors and pick by price, nothing you do changes the math. You'll always be just one of four. And one of four is a commodity.The Uncomparable Contractor is how you step off. Written by a working masonry contractor with more than thirty years in the trade, this is not a consultant's theory. It's a field-tested method for independent contractors who are ready to specialize, simplify, set their own price, and stop letting the lowest bidder set it for them.Nine declarations. Three pillars. One decision.SPECIALIZEI Will Specialize. My expertise is the one thing a customer can't shop by price.I Will Build a Name. I will become the obvious choice before the first call is made.SIMPLIFYI Will Qualify Before I Commit. No more driving to jobs that were never a fit for me.I Will Quote One Flat Price. Fast, certain, no surprises.I Will Be Selective. Not every customer is my customer.SET YOUR PRICEI Will Talk About Money Early. I will name my number without wasted time.I Will Refuse to Work at a Loss. Every job makes money. No exceptions.I Will Charge More. Higher prices attract better customers and fund better work.I Will Refuse to Be a Commodity. I am not one of four, hoping to be chosen.This book is for the contractor who knows that there hs to be a better way.There is. This is it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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    Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Since tabletop fantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming has made a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of social realities in America and around the world. This contribution is increasingly apparent as the gaming industry has diversified with the addition of collectible strategy games and other innovative products, as well as the recent advancements in videogame technology. This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society. Section I discusses the intersection of fantasy and real-world scenarios and how the construction of a fantasy world is dialectically related to the construction of a gamer's social reality. Because the basic premise of fantasy gaming is the assumption of virtual identities, Section II looks at the relationship between gaming and various aspects of identity. The third and final section examines what the personal experiences of gamers can tell us about how humans experience reality. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.…