Gothic Horror is one of the oldest of the horror genres. Darker, edgier and on the Romanticism end of Romanticism. In addition to being important to the horror genre, the first scifi, fantasy, romance, mystery, and adventure authors drew inspiration from Gothic horror, so it's sometimes considered the parent of all modern genre fiction. Content: Mary Shelley: Frankenstein Bram Stoker: Dracula The Judge's House Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray Robert Louis Stevenson: The Strange Case...

Man has always wanted to travel into the unknown and encounter what he has not, and perhaps cannot, experience in the real world.The early 20th century witnessed an explosion of science fiction literature. Authors studied the wonders of scientific and technological progress and imagined worlds that had developed even greater advances. Jules Vernes' and H.G. Wells' fantastic tales well whetted the public's appetite for adventure tales.Since then, science fiction has metamorp...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand's North Island.Discover New Zealand's North Island's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from getting up close and personal in shallow waters with the wild stingrays at Tatapouri Bay; to exploring Waipoua Forest and nearby Opononi with Māori guides; and gazing at the stars in the pollution-free sky from among ...

The Classic Collection of Nathaniel Hawthorne: Novels and Stories presents a timeless selection of works by one of America's most celebrated literary masters. Known for his deep psychological insight, moral complexity, and rich symbolism, Hawthorne's writing explores themes of sin, redemption, human nature, and the mysteries of the past. This collection features The Scarlet Letter, his most famous novel of passion, guilt, and social judgment set in Puritan New England, along with a selecti...

Get ready for a vacation straight out of your nightmares…A cabin in the woods hides a deadly secret from a pair of criminals on the run. Play time takes a demonic turn when a child discovers a hellish portal in the snow-covered playground. And a satanic cult turns a family vacation into a living nightmare…Take a trip into the netherworld with Scare Street’s latest collection of diabolical horror. Fourteen terrifying tales lurk within this new volum...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Zealand.Discover New Zealand's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from exploring Central Otago's stunning countryside by bike on the Lake Dunstan Trail; to gazing at the star-filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve; and climbing up Paritutu, the lava plug of an ancient volcano in Taranki.

»In Neu-Delhi setzten sie auf Turner einen Killerhund an, der auf seine Pheromone und seine Haarfarbe programmiert war.«Computer Cowboys und Firmensöldner liefern sich im Namen von Megakonzernen unerbittliche Kämpfe, die sie oft genug mit ihrem Leben bezahlen. Doch als der Entwicklungsleiter von Maas Biolabs mitsamt seinen revolutionären Biochips zu Hosaka überlaufen will, ruft das Kräfte auf den Plan, die nicht nur menschlich sind ...In der Matrix des Cyberspace tobt ein gna...

Lonely Planet's Experience******New Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from feasting on indigenous Māori foods in the Bay of Plenty, to discovering Auckland's urban thrills atop the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge, and experiencing marine diversi...

»Der Himmel über dem Hafen hatte die Farbe eines Fernsehers, der auf einen toten Kanal geschaltet war.«Mit der Neuromancer-Trilogie hat William Gibson die Science Fiction revolutioniert. Sein Debütroman »Neuromancer« gewann den Hugo-, den Nebula- und den Philip-K.-Dick-Award, die drei wichtigsten Preise des Genres. Zudem hat er nicht nur die Begriffe Matrix und Cyberspace geprägt, er hat ein ganzes Genre begründet: Cyberpunk.Das Netz ist allgegenwärtig, der Cyberspace zu eine...

The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in: How should we live our lives? What is knowledge? How should society be organized? Over the centuries, philosophers have come up with an array of compelling answers to these questions.A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy from Plato to Jean-Paul Sa...

A diet plan proven to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive disorders—presented by the world’s leading experts and tailored to you “A must-have survival guide”—Gerard E. Mullin, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Integrative GI Nutrition Services at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine “What can I do to feel better?” For years, millions of adults who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have asked this question, often to be met w...

In "Major Warburton's Explorations in 1866," Peter Egerton Warburton offers an intricate account of his pioneering journey across the arid landscapes of central Australia. This work is characterized by its detailed observational prose and meticulous descriptions of the topography, vegetation, and indigenous cultures encountered during his arduous expedition. Warburton's literary style is imbued with a sense of empirical curiosity, reflecting the prevailing Victorian fascination with explor...