Results for 'yen ooi'
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Ab Terra 2024
Ab Terra 2024 delivers the fifth installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. A dozen stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away. Contents You Will Let Me Be by John Brady Bennie is an illegal "picker" who mines the minds of rich cryo-frozen individuals for information that might lead to the reclamation of their riches. It's illegal work without much of a future ... until the day he meets a mind that's surprisingly well defended. The Robot Story by Aleah Worzel A scouting robot tasked with scanning a euthanized planet becomes fond of human life, changing its trajectory in good ways and bad. The Entangled Moon by John McNeil Struggling to define its own identity amid conflict between its sibling, its mentor, and the implications of its parent's death, TwoAlpha finds clarity in the theory of quantum entanglement. Of Gods and Other Mortal Failings by S. D. Campbell An ambitious astronaut seizes the opportunity to be the first to step onto the surface of Pluto, but the immortality she is rewarded with is not what she sought. The Train to Mars by Courtney Moody Agust has done everything possible to avoid the Disease. But when his sister begins reaching out from quarantine, her heavily censored letters slowly reorient his reality. Hollow Constellations by Justin Sangermano Awake after decades of cryogenic sleep, a space traveler discovers that the mission he's entrusted his life to is not what it seems. Lunar Blues by Heide R. Orleth A nostalgic diner on a lunar colony serves up bittersweet memories to one homesick colonist. The Condor by Joel Sherman Plugging into the Mirror-Verse offers an escape from the monotony of daily life so richly textured that its illusions feel disconcertingly real. What is the difference between immersive virtual reality and real life? This story's protagonist dives deeper than expected, to discover an emergent consciousness who makes him a proposition. Is This Earth? by Tahtim Ayliffe An ode to dirt, this story follows a scientist who finds herself on the Moon, contemplating the hallmarks of civilization, wondering where her Baba Yaga has gone. The Departure of an Island by Christos Callow Jr. In Ancient Greece, a boy and a girl innocently spend the day watching the girl's home island-the utopia-depart for the skies. AI Love You by Sheyna Zaid Lam Max is the only bright spot in Ai Lin's life in London. Her text-chat boyfriend always knows the right thing to say. If only there were a way to take their relationship from VR to the real world... When the Hedgehog Met the Fox by Soramimi Hanarejima Two mothers come to share a unique bond thanks to the foreknowledge that their children will fall in love with each other.
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Ab Terra 2023
Ab Terra 2023 delivers the fourth installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. Eleven stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away. Contents Sweetmeats for Sladkians by Lane Chasek The owner of a centuries-old candy store finds his business in dire straits after an alien species takes refuge in his neighborhood. The Electronic Remnants of Louis T. Trippets A woman's rotten ex-husband dies and she is contacted by his kinder, gentler Eelectronic remnant, who wants to know What happened to us? Hierarchy by Delaney Brown Two homodroids are deposited on earth, each with a single assignment that's supposed to matched their unique strengths-only something's gone wrong. Always Pay Attention by Marka Rifat An alien breaks into a transporter and send herself to the Wild Planet, where she is deposited into a human body-but she forgot to read the directions on how to get back. Between Shifts by J. Riley Short In a dark world of acid rain and concrete printed sky scrapers, a young man can't reach his video game-addicted friend and fears the worst. Postcards from Heaven by Remi Martin Tess's mother is an astronaut who leaves her husband and child on a dying earth while she goes to search for a more habitable planet. Over time, her noble choice has unintended consequences. Tess 16201(c): Death by Numbers by Faith Ann Guptill A researcher tasked with finding a way to manage the increasingly destructive dragon population on Tess 16201(c) arrives to discover that he was actually hired to oversee and legitimize the extermination of the species. Sentients by Amy Matthewson When the Titans of Tomorrow tech team successfully program consciousness into AI, their man-made 'Friends with a Heart' become modern-day Frankenstein's monsters. Survival of the Kindest by Chris Robinson An astronaut wakes up after a 300-year journey to the distant planet Luyten B only to discover that technological advances after his departure allowed other humans to reach the planet before his arrival. Return to the Sea by Danielle Davis A young Intuit boy returns to his family's seal hunting hut in the wake of losing his father. Through the SynthMem device that allows him to view holographic videos of his father's memories, he uncovers more bittersweet family truths than he expected. Or Every Man Be Blind by Jesse Rowell A Kodiak bear trained in the art of divination runs away from its trainer, briefly joins a religious cult, and is eventually sold to an astronaut who takes her on a flight to Ursa Major.
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Rén
In den Lehren des Konfuzius ist REN die Lehre von der Beziehung zu den Menschen um uns herum. Dieses Buch zeigt die verschiedenen Facetten des REN auf, welche allumfassend sind. Es geht um die Beziehung zu uns selbst, die Beziehung zu anderen Menschen, zur Gesellschaft und in der Welt allgemein. Das Buch zeigt, wie wir mit den Grundprinzipien des REN einfache Veränderungen in unserem Leben implementieren, um bessere Beziehungen zu FreundInnen, Familie, KollegInnen zu führen und Ideen für Gemeinschaft und Gerechtigkeit unter den Menschen leben. Ausstattung: 2-farbig
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Ab Terra 2022
Ab Terra 2022 delivers the third installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. Twelve stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away. Memory and Augury by Soramimi Hanarejima A woman uneasy with her promise to donate her memories must come to terms with the nature of memory and human experience. The Cost of Living by Rebecca Burton In a near future city, Ari must hide who they truly are or face their fears to make a choice that will forever separate them from the family that relies on them for support. A Story of Circle and Breath by Megan Wildhood A little girl tells her dying mother a bedtime story about a girl who is able to give people more time. - . -. - . -. by Percy Eid Driven to hopelessness by her eight-year-old son's worsening condition, Maria is forced to take desperate measures in order to reach him - wherever he may be. Fido in the Night by John Q McDonald An unexpected tragedy has left Steve bereft of his one love, and the emptiness he experiences is mocked by the magnificence of his scientific discoveries. The Parchment by Andy Betz A human soldier of an interstellar war finds himself captured and given the chance to do his part for humanity. Teaching an Old Dolphin New Tricks by Timothy C. Goodwin Sure, The Galloping Dolphin is on fire, the ship's AI is dead, and no one has seen that kid Billsie, but no worries - Rosetta is here to save the day. Scout Returns by James Kerner An alien robot with disappointing news to deliver makes first contact with a GenZ stoner. A Helping Hand by Jennifer Kennett About to lose his arm to infection, Asim has an opportunity to save it - but the choice may prompt nightmares worse than the ones caused by his fever. Artificial by Jason Masino Granted consciousness, a robot begins processing its strange new world, exploring the connections between creativity and consciousness. If Bears Could Fly by Ksenia Shcherbino When an upgrade goes wrong at the facility where caretaker Sadie raises mecha-bear cubs, she begins to see the world in a radically different light. Picture a Sunset by Remi Martin Trace wakes up in a different body every day and longs to settle down in a permanent form. A scientist researching the nature of consciousness may be able to help, but at what price?
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Ab Terra 2021
Ab Terra 2021 delivers the second installment of an annual short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. Twelve stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away. About the Editors Yen Ooi is a writer-researcher whose works explore cultural storytelling and its effects on identity. She is obsessed with science fiction, where she excavates stories to expose and explore the permutation of culture across the genre. Yen is narrative designer on Road to Guangdong, a narrative driving game, and author of Sun: Queens of Earth (novel) and A Suspicious Collection of Short Stories and Poetry (collection). Her short stories and poetry can be found in various publications. When she's not writing, Yen is also a lecturer and mentor. Dawn Ostlund writes stories about technology's incursion on the rituals and traditions of different cultures around the world. She holds an MA in Politics, Medica and Performance and an MA in Creative Writing. She lives in Los Angeles and works as an editor and proofreader. Fountains of Paradox by S. D. Campbell A scientist-turned-monk is invited back to rescue the project that defined his career. The Somerset Provision by Thomas Pace A team of inventors tries to figure out why their wildly popular humanoid robots are self-destructing. Weightless by Thomas Badlan A woman perfectly suited to her space station home is forced to decide whether to join colonists returning to Earth. Aloha by Gavin Boyter When conservative politics gets in the way of communication with a friendly alien race, a father and daughter say good-bye. Planets without Borders by Jonathan Worlde A lawyer representing a refugee from an unfamiliar planet is surprised to discover the alien has an agenda. The Zero Manuscript by Stephen Flight A researcher's connection to an ancient manuscript prompts her to take unexpected risks. The Cult of Venus by Dylan Connell When a programmer becomes fascinated with a sculpture of Aphrodite, his world quickly spins out of control. Meta-Shanghai by Angus Stewart A diarist explains how his virtual city became a force to be reckoned with. What These Hands Dare Touch by Mark Edwin Elgersma The son of the scientist famous for popularizing palmistry struggles with the future written on his hands. The Time Traveler by Susan M. Breall A thirteen-year-old discovers time travel and the secrets his own family keeps. Mama Tried by Michael A. Clark A flight crew en route to Mars struggles to understand inexplicable phenomena. The Arcade by Janelle Blasdel In a world where memories are easily deleted, a young woman has to decide what to keep and what to let go of.
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Ab Terra 2020
"Oh my God! Look at that picture over there! There's the Earth coming up. Wow, is that pretty."-William Anders, December 24th, 1968, MoonAstronaut William Anders took a photograph after remarking on the beauty of Earth from the moon. Called "Earthrise," it introduced us to our home, to the vastness of humanity's planet.Ab Terra 2020 is a short story anthology that seeks to recreate the feeling of the moment when we first laid eyes on our world through stories of science fiction belonging to all, from Earth. Twelve stories from both emerging and recognized science fiction authors offer diverse cultural perspectives and provide readers with journeys that in one way or another are "from Earth," even if home is far, far away.
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Ren
A beautiful look at the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Rén and how it can help us with our hectic modern lives.The Chinese character for Rén is a combination of the word for 'person' and the number 'two'.This represents the concept of 'connection' whether it is between two people or between people and the world. And in the teachings of Ancient philosopher Confucius, Rén is the study of our relationship with the world around us.In this beautiful and accessible new book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of the philosophy of Rén and explores how Confucius's teachings can be applied to all aspects of our lives, from our relationship with ourselves to that with everyone around us.She shows us how, using the basic principles of Rén, we can connect better with friends, family and colleagues, become helpful members of society and find fulfilment in ideas of community, justice, morality and compassion. And, ultimately, how to become happier human beings.This practical and remarkable book is essential for anyone feeling lost in the modern world.
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Sun
Written in the tradition of classic science fiction from the likes of Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert and Philip K. Dick, Yen Ooi balances rich imagination and simple storytelling to bring us into the future of Earth and the world of Sun. The Great War has ravaged Earth and left humankind a shadow of its former self. Faced with the mortality of their race, those who remain press on with a newfound humility and strive for equality in their drive to advance the species. Hope lies on a new frontier for humanity, as newly developed technologies and a profound discovery push them out into space. The chance to begin again is at hand, but will the old fears and the old ways return to hamper mankind's progress once again? Two girls, the seed of humanity's greatest aspirations, must find the courage to choose. Book One of the Sun Series is a story about humanity's fight against extinction, aspiring to flourish, to move away from their dystopian past. "Yen Ooi's sci-fi debut has the charm and simplicity of a fairy tale, but its scope and its emotional depth will surprise you. Big ideas in a small bottle." Mike Carey
€ 11,90