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Author
Pub. Date
c1993
Summary
The star of the legendary sci-fi franchise shares the ultimate "Captain's Log" in this classic behind-the-scenes memoir.
A living pop culture legend and one of Hollywood's most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise and hero of the sci-fi series Star Trek. Beginning in 1966, Star Trek offered something entirely new to prime time TV audiences. Though it...
22) The Giver
Pub. Date
[2014]
Summary
The story centers on Jonas, young man who lives in a supposedly ideal world of conformity and contentment. Yet as he begins to spend time with the elder, who is the sole keeper of all the community's memories, Jonas quickly begins to discover the dark and deadly truths of his community's secret past. At extreme odds, Jonas knows that he must escape their world to protect them all; a challenge that no one has ever succeeded at before.
23) Epoch
Summary
They call it Torus! It's a massive, towering three hundred story alien structure mysteriously hovering above Earth, creating catastrophic earthquakes and global panic. Mason Rand, a top-secret weapons specialist, whose job it is to unlock the secrets of the four-billion year old enigma. Solving the puzzle of the secret doorway, he enters a catacomb of power where men are vaporized, machines dominate, and the strange secrets of Earth's ancient history...
24) Battle for Terra
Pub. Date
2009
Summary
The inhabitants of a peaceful planet are set to battle the last remaining humans, who are fleeing their own dying home, and the hope for both civilizations rests in the hands of one girl, who tries to settle the war peacefully. Bonus features include deleted scenes, commentary, and short film.
"Bewtichingly animated, nicely stylized."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...viewers feel as if they're watching how the future might actually unfold, glimpsing...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017].
Summary
"Journey to the next episode in the Star Wars saga and don't forget the droids! Hit the hyperdrive and search 8 action-packed, illustrated scenes from Star Wars: The Last Jedi for more than 130 hidden objects and characters. Look and Find helps children develop searching and matching skills, and provides hours of focused exploration and fun."-- Amazon.com
Series
Criterion collection volume 404
Pub. Date
2007
Summary
Spun from Daniel DeFoe's tale of the titular character, this sci-fi story involves a spaceship commander, Chris Draper (Paul Mantee) in a similar situation to the original Robinson Crusoe — but rather than being stranded on an island, our hero is on a hostile planet. Draper, Colonel Dan McReady (Adam West), and a test monkey look as if they are going to collide with a meteor. Draper and the chimp are able to eject themselves from the vessel, but...
Pub. Date
[2019]
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Summary
Peter Parker returns for the next chapter of the Spider-Man: Homecoming series! Our friendly neighborhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ, and the rest of the gang on a European vacation. However, Peter's plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks, creating havoc across the continent!
31) Waterworld
Summary
In the future. When the polar ice caps melt, the Earth becomes engulfed by water. Drifters sail across the waters of the world on their man-made ships, trading for supplies and salvaging what is left of civilization. Communities of survivors lives in towns called 'Atolls.' Evil pirates known as 'The Smokers' travel across Waterworld in search of a mythical island called 'Dryland.' The Mariner is a mysterious drifter who arrives at an Atoll. He is...
32) Fahrenheit 451
Pub. Date
c2003
Summary
Montag, a regimented fireman in charge of burning the forbidden volumes, meets a revolutionary school teacher who dares to read. Suddenly he finds himself a hunted fugitive, forced to choose not only between two women, but between personal safety and intellectual freedom.
34) Alien uprising
Pub. Date
c2009
Summary
A suspected prisoner uprising brings Marines to the prison planet of Rove 12, but nothing is what it seems. The few surviving prisoners are hiding from a ruthless, blood thirsty creature. Now the prisoners and the marines must fight together to get off the planet, alive!
Pub. Date
[2022]
Summary
Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live and hunt alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures in a New Era. Includes the theatrical (147 min.) and extended versions of the film (160 min.).
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Summary
Celebrate 50 years of one of the longest running and beloved sci-fi franchises with "The Star Trek Book." This comprehensive guide to the series delves into the myriad worlds and different dimensions visited by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Perfect for fans of the various "Star Trek" TV series, including "The Next Generation, " "Deep Space Nine, " "Voyager, " and "Enterprise, " "The Star Trek Book" details everything you need to know about 50...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Summary
"This exciting reference format accompanies the eagerly anticipated, first-ever standalone Star Wars movie: Rogue One. This beautifully detailed title features in-depth character profiles, plus 5 newly commissioned and fully annotated cross-sections of vehicles and mapped-out locations. With clear and authoritative text, this book is packed with essential information and presented alongside stunning stills from the movie."--Amazon.
Pub. Date
c2000
Summary
Four years after the disaster at Jurassic Park, dinosaurs have secretly survived on a nearby island and roam free. Now there is a more ominous threat--a plan to capture and bring the dinosaurs to the mainland. John Hammond sees a chance to redeem himself for his past mistakes and sends an expedition to reach the island before the mercenary team gets there. The two groups confront each other in the face of extreme danger and must team up for their...