The Gods of Mars is a 1918 Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the second of his famous Barsoom series. It can be said that the novel set the tone for much science fiction to come. Its influence can clearly be seen in franchises such as Star Trek and Farscape. While Burroughs no doubt borrowed liberally from the pulp fiction of his day, particularly westerns and swashbuckling tales, the pacing and themes set the tone for the soft science fiction genre. The protagonist, John Carter, with his proficiency in hand-to-hand combat and flirtations with beautiful alien women, could be said to have set the mold for later influential icons like Captain James T. Kirk and James Bond.
The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year Volume 5 (2011)
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The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year Volume 5 (2011)
The depth and breadth of science fiction and fantasy fiction continues to change with every passing year. The twenty-nine stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully map this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer.
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The Best Japanese Science Fiction Stories
The first anthology to bring to the West in English translation the work of a talented group of Japanese science fiction writers whose works represent a unique contribution--rather than traditionally dealing with the future, they deal with the past and present.
New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience. Founded in 1956, it is published by Reed Business Information Ltd, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier. NewScientist has maintained a website since 1996, publishing daily news. As well as covering current events and news from the scientific community, the magazine often features speculative articles, ranging from the technic al to the philosophical.
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Simple Machines
Bill Nye explains the concept of simple machines in this episode of the Bill Nye the Science Guy series. To demonstrate how man has devised methods for making work easier, he climbs aboard a roller coaster and takes his bike to the "Tour du Science." To his explanations of pulleys, levers, ramps, wedges, wheels, and screws he inserts his trademark humor and parody to create a fun learning atmosphere.
