Trouble With Lichen

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141920849

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Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham Pdf

Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two scientists investigating a rare lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of an ever-youthful, wealthy elite, wants to keep it secret, but Diana sees an opportunity to overturn the male status quo by using the lichen to inspire a feminist revolution. As each scientist wrestles with the implications and practicalities of exploiting the discovery, the world comes ever closer to learning the truth . . . Trouble With Lichen is a scintillating story of the power wielded by science in our lives and asks how much trust should we place in those we appoint to be its guardians?

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141964720

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Chocky by John Wyndham Pdf

Matthew's parents are worried. At eleven, he's much too old to have an imaginary friend, yet they find him talking to and arguing with a presence that even he admits is not physically there. This presence - Chocky - causes Matthew to ask difficult questions and say startling things: he speaks of complex mathematics and mocks human progress. Then, when Matthew does something incredible, it seems there is more than the imaginary about Chocky. Which is when others become interested and ask questions of their own: who is Chocky? And what could it want with an eleven-year-old boy?

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Chocky by John Wyndham Pdf

David Gore becomes concerned that his twelve-year-old son, Matthew, is too old to have an imaginary friend. His concerns deepen as Matthew becomes increasingly distressed and blames it on arguments with this unseen companion, whom he calls "Chocky". As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the friend is far from imaginary, but is an alien consciousness communicating with Matthew's mind—a fact that is of interest to shadowy government forces.

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241971079

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The Seeds of Time by John Wyndham Pdf

In this thrilling collection of stories, John Wyndham, author of the acclaimed classics The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, conducts ten experiments along the theme of 'I wonder what might happen if . . .' There's the story of the meteor, which holds much more than meets the eye. In Chronoclasm a man is pursued by his own future. We meet a robot with an overactive compassion circuit. And what happens when the citizens of the future turn the past into a giant theme park? 'One of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence' Spectator

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593450116

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The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham Pdf

An “ingenious, horrifying” (The Guardian) first contact story by one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.” “Few books capture the obscure, elliptical way that threats move from the background to the foreground of reality like The Kraken Wakes. . . . Feels all too familiar in today’s age of anti-vaxxer disinformation and QAnon conspiracists.” —Alexandra Kleeman, from the Introduction What if aliens invaded and colonized Earth’s oceans rather than its land? Britain, 1953: It begins with red dots appearing across the sky and crashing to the oceans’ deeps. At first, many people believe that these aliens are interested in only what’s down below. But when the polar ice-caps begin to melt, it becomes clear that these beings are not interested in sharing the Earth and that humankind might just be on the brink of extinction. . . .

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593445716

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Plan for Chaos by John Wyndham Pdf

A wild ride from one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.” What if the defeated Nazis had a plan to clone their master race and cause nuclear war? Johnny Farthing is your average photojournalist until his fiancée goes missing and women who look suspiciously, uncannily similar to her start turning up dead. As Johnny descends a rabbit hole of doppelgängers, mysterious American senators, and eerie bureaucracies, it becomes clear that these peculiar similarities are part of far bigger and deadlier plans—and that the fate of the world just might be at stake.

Author : John Wyndham,Jocelyn Potter
Publisher : Longman
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Islands of the Pacific
ISBN : 1405882565

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Web by John Wyndham,Jocelyn Potter Pdf

Contemporary / British English The island of Tanakuatua seems like heaven to the forty people who go there to create a new society. But soon they start to die in a horrible way. Something strange is in the forest. Two of the group decide to fight!

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593596609

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Foul Play Suspected by John Wyndham Pdf

A rediscovered, outstandingly prescient crime novel written in the lead-up to World War II, by one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.” “Genuinely creepy . . . Wyndham really was a terrific storyteller.”—Jo Walton England, 1935: Phyllida Shiffer’s marriage has just ended in divorce. She heads home, expecting to be welcomed with open arms by her father, a brilliant (if slightly distracted) scientist. But her father’s house is locked up; he is nowhere to be found; and there are suspicious men who seem to think that Phyllida herself might hold the key to her father’s latest scientific discovery. . . .

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547195344

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The Chrysalids by John Wyndham Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Chrysalids" by John Wyndham. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593450147

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Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham Pdf

A “sharp, amusing story” (The Guardian) about the fountain of youth and its implications for women’s rights, by one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.” “It was a genius move for John Wyndham to center an age-slowing narrative on women, who are still today pressured to remain youthful-looking forever, or succumb to social invisibility. . . . Wyndham was uniquely gifted at skewering humankind’s foibles while maintaining a shred of hope that our better angels would prevail.”—Kate Folk, from the introduction What if humans discovered the secret to prolonged life? Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two biochemists investigating a rare lichen, separately discover that it has a remarkable property: It slows the aging process almost to a halt. Francis, realizing the horrifying implications of an ever-youthful wealthy elite, decides to keep his findings a secret. But the younger and more daring Diana sees an opportunity to overturn the male status quo and free women from the career-versus-children binary—in short, a chance to remake the world.

Author : Karen Diadick Casselman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486412318

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Lichen Dyes by Karen Diadick Casselman Pdf

Noted textile designer and lichen expert explains how to create and use dyes derived from lichens. Text covers history of the use of lichen pigments, safe dyeing methods, ecologically sound dyeing, and use of mordants, lichen identification, and more. Text also offers a fascinating history of Asian and European lichen pigments, Scottish, Irish, and Scandinavian domestic lichen dyes, and others.

Author : John Wyndham
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473230736

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The Outward Urge by John Wyndham Pdf

The 'outward urge' was a factor in the Troon inheritance. Successive generations of Troons, looking up at the stars, heard the siren voices that called them out into Space. And, as the frontiers of Space receded, there was usually one Troon, if not more, out there, helping to push them back. In an age in which what goes up need not necessarily come down, the likely adventures of the Conquistadors of Space are every bit as exciting as any world menaced by triffids. This coming-of-age classic from the author of The Midwich Cuckoos shows Wyndham's mastery across genres.

Author : Joseph Heller
Publisher : Random House
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781448114740

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Something Happened by Joseph Heller Pdf

Bob Slocum was a promising executive. He had an attractive wife, three children, a nice house, and as many mistresses as he desired. His life was settled and ordered; he had conformed and society demanded he be happy - or at least pretend to be, But the pretence was becoming more and more difficult, as Slocum's discontent grew into an overwhelming sense of desolation, frustration and fear. And then something happened. . .

Author : Victor Rousseau Emanuel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : UVA:X000045873

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The Sea Demons by Victor Rousseau Emanuel Pdf

Author : Bruce McCune,Linda Geiser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0870712519

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Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest by Bruce McCune,Linda Geiser Pdf

A key component in healthy ecosystems, lichens can be found in almost any natural habitat in the Pacific Northwest. This comprehensive guide to the region's macrolichens is intended for use by beginners as well as specialists: weekend naturalists will be able to identify specimens and recognize the great diversity of lichens, while lichenologists and mycologists will gain greater knowledge of the distribution and abundance of various species. This revised and expanded edition of Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest includes includes keys to over 600 species --all the macrolichens known or expected to occur in Oregon and Washington. The keys also provide coverage for lichens of Idaho and Montana, inland to the Continental Divide. Almost all macrolichens known from northern California and southern British Columbia, and from coastal southeast Alaska, are included as well. Color photographs and detailed descriptions are provided for more than 250 species, emphasizing lichens prevalent in forested ecosystems. The illustrated glossary and introductory material cover the terminology needed to identify macrolichens and provide information on collection and handling. The biology, ecology, and air-quality sensitivity of lichens are discussed. Macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest will prove invaluable to anyone seeking to identify lichens or to better understand these organisms and their vital role in the natural world.