A collection of near-future, optimistic SF stories where some of the genre's brightest stars and most exciting new talents portray the possible roads to a better tomorrow. SHINE shows that positive change is far from being a foregone conclusion, but needs to be hard fought, innovative, robust and imaginative. Let's make our tomorrows SHINE. Featuring orginal stoires by Alastair Reynolds, Kay Kenyon, Lavie Tidhar, Jason Andrew Madeline Ashby, Jacques Barcia, Eva Maria Chapman, Ken Edgett, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Eric Gregory, Mari Ness, Holly Phillips, Gareth L. Powell & Aliette de Bodard, Gord Sellar, Paula R. Stiles and Jason Stoddard.
A noted brain scientist explains how managers can build a more effective workforce by studying what the latest research reveals about how people think. By the best-selling author of Driven to Distraction.
When seventh-grader Piper's father is hired by Chumley Prep, she gets free tuition and a chance to meet her hero, a famous astronomer, by competing for the prestigious Excelsior Award.
Seventeen-year-old Rachel Kim confronts the dark underbelly of the K-pop world as she strives to become a K-pop star.
Commissioner Gordon once Said to Batman, 'You're going to make a difference. A lot of times it won't be huge, it won't be visible even. But it will matter just the same." We'll be your Commissioner Gordon if you promise to be our Batman ...
This is their surprising, heartbreaking, soaring story—from “one of the generation’s greatest, most insightful, most nuanced writers in pop culture” (Shea Serrano) “Sparkling . . . the overdue singing of a Black girl’s song, ...
The author pens an anthem of resilience and optimism for women searching for a shot of courage when they feel depleted.
Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.
He makes a decision to use his qualities to ‘shine his light’. Shine is a touching and heart-warming story which encourages young readers to celebrate diversity and to recognise how our differences make us special.
Introduces twin genies Shimmer and Shine, who are allowed to come to Earth and help a girl named Leah make her wishes come true.
J.J. Grabenstein, Chris Grabenstein. Chapter 50: Panic Attack Chapter 51: Bye-Bye, Excelsior Award Chapter 52: Happy Excelsior Day! Chapter 53: Mysteries Revealed Chapter 54: Shine Time! Thank You! About the Author Earnest.