ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND Those were Neil Armstrong’s immortal words when he became the first human being to step onto another world. All at once, the horizon expanded; the human race was no longer Earthbound. Edge of Infinity is an exhilarating new SF anthology that looks at the next giant leap for humankind: the leap from our home world out into the Solar System. From the eerie transformations in Pat Cadigan’s Hugo-award-winning “The Girl-Thing Who Went Out for Sushi” to the frontier spirit of Sandra McDonald and Stephen D. Covey’s “The Road to NPS,” and from the grandiose vision of Alastair Reynolds’ “Vainglory” to the workaday familiarity of Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s “Safety Tests,” the thirteen stories in this anthology span the whole of the human condition in their race to colonise Earth’s nearest neighbours. Featuring stories by Hannu Rajaniemi, Alastair Reynolds, James S. A. Corey, John Barnes, Stephen Baxter, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Elizabeth Bear, Pat Cadigan, Gwyneth Jones, Paul McAuley, Sandra McDonald, Stephen D. Covey, An Owomoyela, and Bruce Sterling, Edge of Infinity is hard SF adventure at its best and most exhilarating.

BUILDING TOWARDS TOMORROW Sense of wonder is the lifeblood of science fiction. When we encounter something on a truly staggering scale – metal spheres wrapped around stars, planets rebuilt and repurposed, landscapes re-engineered, starships bigger than worlds – the only response we have is reverence, admiration, and possibly fear at something that is grand, sublime, and extremely powerful. Bridging Infinity puts humanity at the heart of that experience, as builder, as engineer, as adventurer, reimagining and rebuilding the world, the solar system, the galaxy and possibly the entire universe in some of the best science fiction stories you will experience. Bridging Infinity continues the award-winning Infinity Project series of anthologies with new stories from Alastair Reynolds, Pat Cadigan, Stephen Baxter, Charlie Jane Anders, Tobias S. Buckell, Karen Lord, Karin Lowachee, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Gregory Benford, Larry Niven, Robert Reed, Pamela Sargent, Allen Steele, Pat Murphy, Paul Doherty, An Owomoyela, Thoraiya Dyer and Ken Liu.

Professor Dalton Parker is about to complete his invention 'The Infinity Device, ' the world's first matter transmission machine. Shrouded in secrecy by the US government, this device represents the next great step in space travel. But on the night before final testing, a horrible accident destroys the laboratory and all its contents. Or does it? Caught in a web of deceit and treachery, Professor Parker finds himself and his invention spirited thousands of miles away by Heinrich, a notorious arms dealer, who hungers for the power this new technology can bring to him. His carefully planned sabotage has delivered his prize to within inches of his grasp. Now the US government's most elite Black Ops unit, commanded by Major John Starling, must race against the clock to rescue the Infinity Device and Professor Parker from the terrorists who will use its awesome power as a weapon of mass destruction. The race is on for the possession of the swirling power that comes Out Of The Blue

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HUMANITY AMONG THE STARS What happens when we reach out into the vastness of space? What hope for us amongst the stars? Multi-award winning editor Jonathan Strahan brings us fourteen new tales of the future, from some of the finest science fiction writers in the field. The fourteen startling stories in this anthology feature the work of Greg Egan, Aliette de Bodard, Ian McDonald, Karl Schroeder, Pat Cadigan, Karen Lord, Ellen Klages, Adam Roberts, Linda Nagata, Hannu Rajaniemi, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Ken MacLeod, Alastair Reynolds and Peter Watts.

South Africa's post-apartheid narrative is one of democracy and equality - but its flaws run deep, argues Ives S. Loukson. Disclosing prejudices about whiteness, homosexuality and democracy in the »staged society«, he claims the concept of relation as an adequate framework for the embodiment of »profane democracy« understood in Agambian terms. Its fluidity is equated to openness and transparency that are relevant dimensions for profane democracy. A demonstration of literary criticism practiced as a fecund interdisciplinary activity, Loukson's study lays the foundation for post-apartheid criticism different from post-colonial criticism.

Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities in "Mastery in the Making: Navigating the Future with Essential Life Skills - Your Journey as a Leader in Tomorrow’s Organisations 2035 and Beyond"! In today's whirlwind of careers, the challenge is clear: crafting a skill set that's not just relevant, but also secures your foothold in an ever-changing landscape. The 4th industrial and agricultural revolutions are shaking things up, compelling organisations to revamp, renew, or sometimes, completely reinvent their business models. Picture this: Organisations and governments are sprinting towards the future, propelled by the Revolutions, Climate Change, and the recent Pandemic. The future is speeding toward us, and there's no time to wait. Ever wished you could time travel to get a sneak peek into what lies ahead? Imagine absorbing the wisdom of the future and bringing it back to shape your present career. While we haven't mastered time travel (yet!), fear not! This book is your virtual time machine, propelling you into the year 2035 and beyond, casting you as the central character in a play set within the organisations of the future. Get ready for a gripping adventure, laid out in an easy-to-navigate format, complete with engaging graphics and scenarios grounded in real business experiences and believable future organisations. Each chapter unfolds with a captivating career and business case study set in 2035, guiding you through a four-step process to grasp the essence of the subject. Picture yourself immersing in the chapter's theme, enriched with theories, insights, and tasks tailored to your "chapter of the moment" career in 2035! But hold on, this book isn't just about business; it's a journey through a futuristic lens, envisioning life with Robots in 2035 and beyond. Brace yourself for a revolutionary perspective on thinking skills and career development in this dynamic era. This non-fiction book is about revolutionising work-life skills. Embark on a journey like never before, embracing a creative twist and a novel approach to career development in the 2000s. Uncover transformative techniques that ignite your higher-order thinking skills, empowering you to embrace change and lifelong learning. This isn't just about cementing your career - it’s about building a future-ready career that thrives. In your odyssey through these pages, you will encounter the enigmatic Mind Maze, a symbolic riddle awaiting your deciphering. This labyrinth represents the challenges and opportunities in your path - a metaphor for your career journey. As you solve the riddle within the Mind Maze, you shall advance to your next role and the next chapter, symbolising your progression in this enthralling narrative. It's time to leap into 2035 and let the robots join the conversation. Ready to shape your destiny? Let's dive in!