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What is the book with a boy named Josh who gets in trouble and is sent to a school for gifted children. There is an experiment where kid's brains are taken out of their bodies and hooked to a computer?
I think the book you're talking about is Shadows by John Saul. The information reads: "They call it the Academy. A secluded,...
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How does Henry in The Time Traveller's Wife manage to be talking to Clare's father and brother when he was just shot and Clare heard him call her name came and Henry shushed her Wasn't he dying?
"Well, a different version of himself was talking with them. An earlier version. There are similar "conflicts" throughout the...
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Will we ever have flying cars?
Well, I think there are already some. I saw one on a Top Gear(A British car prgramme-BBC2). There was an episode where a viewer...
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What was the name of the first novel about Frankenstein?
This comes from Wikipedia: Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by Mary Shelley at the age of 19,...
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What is the account of justice that emerges in the novel Atlas Shrugged?
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Was the 1st edition of 'a scanner darkly' a book club edition by Doubleday?
No is the short answer! As with several of Dick's other novels, Doubleday released an identical Book Club version of A Scanner...
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Who are the characters in 'War of the Worlds'?
First tell me if it is the Original War of the Worlds or Newest War of the Worlds or War of the Worlds on Stage, and then I will...
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Who wrote the science fiction short story about a space ship that was built to help rescue some astronauts that crashed 40 years before?
are you talking about Dark they Were and Golden Eyed?
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What is hyperspace?
Hyperspace is a science fiction term that usually means something like a different part of space...maybe even a different...
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What makes Paris in the 20th century a science fiction novel?
Well, that might involve your definition of Science Fiction... but in this case, I think the answer is fairly...
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What is the book Kindred about?
The book kindred is about A black woman named Dana who has the ability to go back in time. She cannot control her gift and is...
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Who was HAL 9000?
HAL9000 is of the 9000 computer series ['the most advanced computer in the world...which has never made a mistake'] in the Space...
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What benign or good aliens have been envisioned in movies TV or literature?
Although many aliens in science fiction have been characterized as evil, there are many examples of good or benign aliens. These...
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How did the teachers in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game manipulate Ender?
ssI read this book a long time ago, but I believe I have a decent answer. Ender's teachers used a computer program called 'the...
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What is a good science fiction novel for teens?
Fantasy Books by Terry Brooks I have heard are good. I do like Tolkien and Piers Anthony as authors as well. Suspense/science...
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What is the theme in The Chrysalids by John Wyndham?
Maturity, Racism, Evolution, That about sums it up. Alternate answer: Personally I'd say that it has a number of universal...
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What jutsu would you make on Naruto?
Swift kick in the ass no jutsu. Something Sasuke could have suffered a few times. --I would make this jutsu. It's called...
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Ender's Game-What valuable skill does Petra teach Ender?
She teaches him how to steady his aim in order to hit moving targets accurately from a distance.
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Are you an alien?
yes and so r uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
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What is the plot of the book 'Stranger in a Strange Land'?
Stranger in a Strange Land Stranger in a Strange Land, written by Robert A. Heinlein, tells of Valentine Michael Smith's...
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Is Mystery Train the name for the government bio-tech research center in Fort Wyvern California and if so what is its function?
"Mystery Train" was the name of a specific research project that was conducted at Fort Wyvern, not the name of the research...
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In the giver by lois lowry What major change occurs for the children after the ceremony of twelve?
the children get their assignments.
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Who is the Star Trek Lieutenant?
There are many Leuitenants in Star Trek but it depends what series you mean wether it's TNG TOS DS9 or VOY there are loads two of...
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What is the theme in The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
The theme of Conan Doyle's "The Lost World" may be seen as man vs. environment. This is basically an adventure story. The...
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What is the significance of the title the Fountainhead in Ayn Rand's novel?
A fountainhead is the source from which a stream of water emerges. Howard Roark is this the essence of this concept. His...
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Why was the baby immune to Andromeda?
Because it was crying and hyperventilating which raised its blood pH too high for the virus to live in.
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Why the pages were yellow and crinky?
It was from the past and it actually made out of paper and had pages that you had to turn... it didn't continue on its own,...
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Who wrote the novel Jurassic Park?
Michael Crichton http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/f/f8/200px-Jurassicpark.jpg
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What are the first names of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
Dr Henry Jekyll, and the misanthropic Edward Hyde.
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What are aliens?
Aliens Extraterrestrial life is life that exists and originates outside the planet Earth, the only place in the universe...
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In the Dune universe how big is a Guild Highliner?
Dune - Guild Highliners In the early books, Herbert describes a Guild Highliner as measuring "kilometers in length". Also, on...
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What is the theme to ender's game?
Here are some ideas: Games, the relationship between adults and children, compassion, ruthlessness, and Humanity!!!
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What star system is Alpha Proxima from?
Alpha Proxima is a term used in the Star Trek universe as, apparently, an alternative name for Alpha Centauri, the nearest star...
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What is the theme of The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas?
Well I think the theme is the value and responsibility of the individual. It is a story set in the far future in a Utopian (or...
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Why use lengthy exposition in science fiction?
Exposition to Establish Context Exposition is usually used to establish the setting within which the story takes place. In...
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What is the conflict in the short story 'The Veldt'?
The conflict is mostly between adults and children. There is also kind of a sub-conflict of technology vs nature or the...
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What book comes next after Dark Lord in the Star Wars series?
The book Jedi Twilight, which is part of the Coruscant Nights Trilogy by Michael Reaves, is the book that comes after Dark Lord.
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Did Darren Shan write the book trials of death?
Yes
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What are two themes used in A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury?
Two themes are the butterfly effect and the chaos theory. It means that one small change can make a huge impact in the future.
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What other pieces of literature have the same theme as Ender's Game?
Both the Forever War and Starship Troopers are futuristic war stories that deal more with individual soldiers. Also, John...
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Who used the term Science Fiction the first time?
According to the press release at: http://www.liv.ac.uk/newsroom/press_releases/2005/04/science_fiction_hub.htm, the term...
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Who is on the cover of the book It Girl?
Jenny Humphrey is on the cover.
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What is the major conflict in the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy?
In the 'Hitchikers Guide', the major conflict is the aliens destroying the earth to make room for a space highway. This is...
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Could there be a real super hero in the world?
No. There isn't. __________________________________________________________________________________ Nice way to crush peoples...
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Name the novel written by c.s.forester in 1938?
The novel written by C.S. Forester in 1938 was "Flying Colours."
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Who is the main character in 'Lord of the Flies'?
Ralph is the main character.
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What does the word ego mean at the end of the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand?
Ego refers to the self. It is actually Latin for "I". Ego is a focal point in the novel because it focuses on, "I", the "self",...
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Where do you get the book wayside school is falling down?
A library will probably have it. If they don't have it, most will do an inter-library loan. If you want to buy a copy, most book...
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How old is jess from the missing missing you book series written by meg cabot?
methinks she is 17
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Did the clones in Star Wars have support droids and if so how many types?
Yes, many different kinds--from R2 units and protocol units to various mechanical and administrative droids as well as...
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What is Jeeves Christian name?
Reginald
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The plotline for the book The Soldier Spies?
Book III, The Soldier Spies Winter, 1942. Canidy and Fulmar set up and run a spy pipeline. Their mission is so covert that even...
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In Isaac Asimov's robot books what are the 3 laws?
Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics: 1--A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to...
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What did they call science fiction before they called it science fiction?
Before the term "science fiction" came into use (through the publications of Hugo Gernsback in 1929) this type of story-telling...
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Tender is the night?
Tender Is The Night is the name of a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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How is the setting important in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?
The setting is important because it helps to emphasize many themes already present in the novel. For example, the fact that...
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Is there a 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Atlas Shrugged'?
Yes, there is. Atlas Shrugged - 50th Anniversary Edition is available through many book sellers.
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What is the theme of the short story The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov?
The theme is probably something like "The influence of technology on society." The story is kind of a utopian story, but...
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What does the irobot mean?
It doesnt really mean anything in all of itself. The book I, robot was a collection of short stories by writer Issiac Asimov and...
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Who wrote Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
"Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" is a novel written by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.
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On charlotte bronte's Jane Eyre. Why is Rochester's wife Bertha so often referred to as Bertha Mason Shouldn't it be Bertha Rochester?
He does not consider himself to be married to Bertha because Robert Mason, Bertha's brother, sold her into marriage with...
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What controversial issuse are in Frankenstein?
Taking pieces of dead bodies, sewing them into a pseudo-human and bringing the dead back to life creates a few ethical issues.
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Do I Robot and The Bicentennial Man contain the three laws of Robotics?
Yes, both contain the Three Laws of Robotics. The Three Laws of Robotics: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through...
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In the sign of the beaver how many arrows did it take to bring down the bear?
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Looking for a Zane Grey book set all titles hardback beige tan and red covers found in most libraries?
I have a set, not sure how complete. They are hardcover, but not red- more a diamond pattern of a fancy ZG monogram on tan...
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Scifi is too subconscious prevision of future superheroes superheroines supervillains supervillainesses will live will reencarnate you think yessssssssssss?
no.
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What is the secret of soylent green?
The secret of "Soylent Green" is that the food product is made from people.
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In which Star wars extended universe novel did Mara have Luke's son In which di she cry over his dead body?
Partial Answer Mara Jade Skywalker gave birth the Ben Skywalker, Luke's son, in the novel Rebirth, from the New Jedi...
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What are some names of futuristic Sci-fi Mystery Books?
there are many books that are considered science fiction (sci fi) but alot of them are more considered as other genres like...
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In the book War of the Worlds what was the technology gained by the martians?
They had some cool war machines, and seemed to have creatures that could grow and take over the landscape completely. For more...
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How does the Hitchhikers guide describe the word Belgium?
It doesn't. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hitchhikers/game_nolan.shtml and play until you pick up the guide (in the vogon...
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Why did Frankenstein want Justine to die?
because he greated monester
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When was HG Wells short story 'The Time Machine' first published?
"The Time Machine was first published in 1895 and later directly adapted into at least two theatrical films of the same name as...
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What is the name of the Isaac Asimov short story about the only man in a future society who remembers how to mulitply?
The Feeling of Power - 1957
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What is the setting in the book Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson?
Syracuse, New Yourk. the late 1990's. the school is the primary setting, and it first takes place on the school bus, on Melinda's...
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What is the theme for The Interlopers by Saki?
I believe that Social Class is the theme of the interlopers by Saki. The Gradwitz family occupies a higher social class than the...
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Who does the giver 1st transmit a memory to in The Giver?
the giver transmit the first memory to jonas rosemary, The Giver Daughter
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Where do most aliens live?
There are three areas where you can find aliens 1.Some aliens live in the crevices of the ocean 2.Some aliens live in the lost...
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Who wrote cutie pie?
I did!!!!!!!!!!!!! Billy Boob Joe
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Where can i find chapter summaries of the book Peace Like a River?
http://thebestnotes.com/booknotes/Peace_Like_A_River_Enger/Peace_Like_A_River_Summary01.html
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What is Hannah Abbott's patronus?
i dont know but its my name random im worried i dont know but its my name random im worried
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Can you download the book 'Go Ask Alice' for free?
You might try Project Gutenberg (just Google them) which is an amazing project that offers tons of free e-books. Otherwise,...
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Is Bartleby the Scrivener a satire on business world Or on human condition?
Both. Melville's short story details the way a business changes a healthy human being into a machine.
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What is tears of a tiger mainly about?
Tears of a Tiger is mainly about A couple of high school students. They go to a party and drink. Andydecided to dink...
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Who is the father of science fiction?
Hugo Gernsback (1884-1967) was an inventor, writer and publisher who first published stories by Jules Verne and H G Wells. He has...
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What are some things symbolizing transition?
bridge
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What is the name of the author that wrote the sci-fi novel Ender's Game?
The 1985 novel, "Ender's Game," was written by Orson Scott Card.
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When is The Spooks Battle coming out in Australia?
spooks battle The spooks battle is coming out 5th of july 2007
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What is the theme and structure of the short story The storm by Kate Chopin?
WhaT IS THE THEME OF THE SHORT STORY THE STORM BY KATE CHOPIN
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What was the setting of The Birds by Daphne du Maurier?
blabla Like many of her books, Daphne Du Maurier's 'The Birds' was set in the English county of Cornwall.
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Why were people cut from the final cast of the Opus?
I got this off another blog reportedly from The Producer of the Opus: To all my friends involved in The Opus,Recently we made...
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Who wrote the stories of Tarzan?
Edgar Rice Burroughs created the character of Tarzan and wrote numerous books describing his adventures. In addition, he wrote...
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What is Edward Cullens real name?
EDWARD ANTHONY MASEN Edward's human name was ^ as above His Mothers name was Elizebeth Masen His fathers name was...
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Who is Peter gunn's girlfriend?
Her name is Edie
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How does Lucie in a Tale of Two Cities have roots in both France and England?
Lucie is English, but she is married to Darnay who is French.
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What book did Erin Hunter write after Twilight?
"Sunset"...the sixth book in the Warriors, The New Prophecy series. (new in paperback, October, 2007) Nikki
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What is a summary of 'The Gun' by Paul Langan?
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How many lives does a clan leader have?
Nine. So, It takes them a LONG time to die, unless they're attacked by Scourge. Then they can die nine times. (See The Darkest...
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If alien exist will they kill humans?
(I think) Stephen Hawking said that the history of advanced civilizations meeting primitive civilizations has not been nice. I...
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Where is the alternate ending for Specials by Scott Westerfield?
http://behindthepulse.com/specials/
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