The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition

by Jules Verne, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, George MacDonald, Percy Greg, Jack London, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Jonathan Swift, Cleveland Moffett, William Morris, Anthony Trollope, Richard Jefferies, Samuel Butler, David Lindsay, Edward Everett Hale, Edward Bellamy, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Francis Bacon, Robert Cromie, Abraham Merritt, Ignatius Donnelly, Owen Gregory, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Fred M. White, H. P. Lovecraft, Garrett P. Serviss, Henry Rider Haggard, Mary Shelley, Malcolm Jameson, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Lewis Grassic Gibbon, Otis Adelbert Kline, C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne, Edwin A. Abbott, Arthur Dudley Vinton, Gertrude Barrows Bennett, Hugh Benson, Margaret Cavendish

2023 · DigiCat

In the anthology, 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition', readers are invited to traverse sprawling landscapes of speculative fiction crafted by a pantheon of literary giants. This carefully curated collection encapsulates the forebears of science fiction whose imaginative prowess laid the foundation for the genre as it stands today. Within its pages, thematic explorations of future societies, utopian visions, and the uncanny intertwine with elements of adventure, satire, and gothic horror. Each narrative, from tales of technological dystopias to ethereal expeditions, showcases a remarkable diversity in style and scope, offering an extraordinary tapestry of the human imagination's potential. The compendium brings together illustrious voices from various epochs, whose writings collectively contribute to the grand discourse of science fiction. Alongside the visionary H. G. Wells, contemporaries such as Jules Verne, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe converge, alongside lesser-known but equally compelling authors like Gertrude Barrows Bennett and Owen Gregory. These authors, spanning Romanticism to early modern speculative thought, infuse their cultural and historical perspectives into the genre, challenging and enriching the thematic undercurrents of progress, fear of the unknown, and the philosophical queries of human existence. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this collection is an unparalleled resource that encapsulates the richness and variety of science fiction's embryonic stage. 'The Greats of Sci-Fi: H. G Wells Edition' provides an invaluable opportunity to explore the ingenuity and foresightedness of pioneers who dared to question the limits of their world. Immerse yourself in this anthology to tap into a reservoir of creative speculation, and gain insights into how these burgeoning narratives still reverberate in today's cultural imagination. Enjoy the dialogue that emerges amongst these varied narratives, each offering a reflective prism through which to view the complexities of past, present, and future worlds.

Forgotten African American Firsts

by Hans Ostrom, J. David Macey Jr.

2023 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Winner of the 2024 RUSA Outstanding Reference Award This book introduces students to African-American innovators and their contributions to art, entertainment, sports, politics, religion, business, and popular culture. While the achievements of such individuals as Barack Obama, Toni Morrison, and Thurgood Marshall are well known, many accomplished African Americans have been largely forgotten or deliberately erased from the historical record in America. This volume introduces students to those African Americans whose successes in entertainment, business, sports, politics, and other fields remain poorly understood. Dr. Charles Drew, whose pioneering research on blood transfusions saved thousands of lives during World War II; Mae Jemison, an engineer who in 1992 became the first African American woman to travel in outer space; and Ethel Waters, the first African American to star in her own television show, are among those chronicled in Forgotten African American Firsts. With nearly 150 entries across 17 categories, this book has been carefully curated to showcase the inspiring stories of African Americans whose hard work, courage, and talent have led the course of history in the United States and around the world.

The American Journalist in the 21st Century

by David H. Weaver, Randal A. Beam, Bonnie J. Brownlee, Paul S. Voakes, G. Cleveland Wilhoit

2009 · Routledge

An authoritative and detailed illustration of the state of journalistic practice in the United States today, The American Journalist in the 21st Century sheds light on the demographic and educational backgrounds, working conditions, and professional and ethical values of print, broadcast, and Internet journalists at the beginning of the 21st century. Providing results from telephone surveys of nearly 1,500 U.S. journalists working in a variety of media outlets, this volume updates the findings published in the earlier report, The American Journalist in the 1990s, and reflects the continued evolution of journalistic practice and professionalism. The scope of material included here is extensive and inclusive, representing numerous facets of journalistic practice and professionalism, and featuring separate analyses for women, minority, and online journalists. Many findings are set in context and compared with previous major studies of U.S. journalists conducted in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Serving as a detailed snapshot of current journalistic practice, The American Journalist in the 21st Century offers an intriguing and enlightening profile of professional journalists today, and it will be of great interest and value to working journalists, journalism educators, media managers, journalism students, and others seeking insights into the current state of the journalism profession.

Environment Reporters in the 21st Century

by James Simon, JoAnn Myer Valenti, David B. Sachsman

2011 · Transaction Publishers

Environment Reporters in the 21st Century is the story of a relatively new journalistic beat, environmental reporting. This book explores the development of the environmental beat as a specialty during the last thirty years. It also discusses broader trends within American journalism resulting from technological changes that challenge traditional mediums, especially newspapers and magazines. The book is divided into three parts. The first reviews the literature and explains the methodology. The second describes the results of the authors’ research. The third provides in-depth accounts of environment reporters at work. A final chapter puts the research in historical perspective, viewing it in terms of the economic decline of the newspaper business and of local television news. Journalists mediate a constant struggle among thousands of environmental activists, corporate public relations people, government officials, and scientists to shape environmental reporting. This volume tells the story of environmental reporting imaginatively and innovatively.

Impact Jupiter

by David H. Levy

2013 · Springer

Amateur astronomer and Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet co-discoverer David Levy recounts the story of the crash of the comet into the surface of Jupiter on July 16, 1994, and what the celestial impact taught scientists and the world.