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Ben Jeapes
Ben Jeapes (born 14 February 1965) is a British science fiction writer living in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Early life and education Jeapes was born in Belfast in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, Little Chalfont Primary School, Lorraine Primary School, Camberley, Dumpton Prep School, and Sherborne School, and studied Philosophy and Politics at the University of Warwick. Literary career Jeapes began writing science fiction at the age of 18. eapes, Ben He has published over 18 short stories, and 7 novels. His first full-length novel was ''His Majesty's Starship'', which concerns the actions of several Earth countries competing for the chance to start again on a new world. His fourth novel ''The New World Order'', is an alternate history novel set during the English Civil War in which technologically advanced Neandertals come to England at the peak of the conflict. The leader of the invading forces attempts to avoid inflicting suffering u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyberman
The Cybermen are a fictional race of cyborgs principally portrayed in the British science fiction television programme '' Doctor Who''. The Cybermen are a species of space-faring cyborgs who often forcefully and painfully convert human beings (or other similar species) into more Cybermen in order to populate their ranks while also removing their emotions and personalities. They were conceived by writer Kit Pedler (who was also the unofficial scientific advisor to the series) and story editor Gerry Davis, and first appeared in the 1966 ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Tenth Planet''. The Cybermen have seen many redesigns and costume changes over ''Doctor Who''s long run, as well as a number of varying origin stories. In their first appearance, ''The Tenth Planet'' (1966), they are humans from Earth's nearly identical "twin planet" of Mondas who upgraded themselves into cyborgs in a bid for self-preservation. Forty years later, the two-part story, "Rise of the Cybermen" and "The A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New World Order (Ben Jeapes Novel)
New World Order may refer to: * New World Order (conspiracy theory), believing in plans for a totalitarian world government Books * ''The New World Order'' (Wells book), a 1940 book * ''The New World Order'' (Robertson book), 1991, a conspiracy theory of Christian persecution * ''The New World Order of Islam'', (Urdu: ''Nizam-e-Nau''), a 1942 address by Ahmadiyya Mirza Mahmood Ahmad * ''The Gulf Crisis and the New World Order'', a 1990 book by Mirza Tahir Ahmad * ''The New World Order'', a 1990 book by A. Ralph Epperson about a Masonic conspiracy theory * ''The New World Order'', a 2004 science fiction novel by Ben Jeapes Films * ''New World Order'' (film), a 2009 American documentary * '' Captain America: New World Order'', an upcoming 2024 superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Music * ''The New World Order'' (album), 1996, by Poor Righteous Teachers * ''New World Order'' (album), 1997, by Curtis Mayfield * "New World Order", a song by Megadeth from ''Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Science Fiction Writers
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1965 Births
Events January–February * January 14 – The Prime Minister of Northern Ireland and the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland meet for the first time in 43 years. * January 20 ** Lyndon B. Johnson is Second inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson, sworn in for a full term as President of the United States. ** Indonesian President Sukarno announces the withdrawal of the Indonesian government from the United Nations. * January 30 – The Death and state funeral of Winston Churchill, state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill takes place in London with the largest assembly of dignitaries in the world until the 2005 funeral of Pope John Paul II. * February 4 – Trofim Lysenko is removed from his post as director of the Institute of Genetics at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academy of Sciences in the Soviet Union. Lysenkoism, Lysenkoist theories are now treated as pseudoscience. * February 12 ** The African and Malagasy Republic, Malagasy Common Organization ('; OCA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizard's Tower Press
Wizard's Tower Press is an independent small press, specializing in the publication of new and minority authors and the republication of out of print works of science fiction and fantasy fiction with the aim of improving access for writers to the e-book market. It was founded in 2010 by Cheryl Morgan. The press produces the literary review magazine Salon Futura. The company has published work by Joanne Hall, Roz Clarke, Colin Harvey, Ben Jeapes Ben Jeapes (born 14 February 1965) is a British science fiction writer living in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Early life and education Jeapes was born in Belfast in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, Little C ..., Andy Bigwood, Juliet E. McKenna and Lyda Morehouse References {{Reflist British speculative fiction publishers Publishing companies established in 2010 Science fiction publishers Small press publishing companies Science fiction magazines published in the United Kingdom 2010 est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consequences
Consequence may refer to: * Logical consequence, also known as a ''consequence relation'', or ''entailment'' * In operant conditioning, a result of some behavior * Consequentialism, a theory in philosophy in which the morality of an act is determined by its effects * Unintended consequences * In logic, a consequent is the second half of a hypothetical proposition or consequences * Consequent (music), the second half of a period (music) Games * Consequences (game), a parlour game Fiction * ''Consequences'' (novel), a 1919 novel by E. M. Delafield * "Consequences" (Kipling story), an 1888 short story by Rudyard Kipling * "Consequences" (Cather story), a 1915 short story by Willa Cather Film and TV * ''Die Konsequenz'' (English: ''The Consequence''), a 1977 West German film * ''Anjaam'' (English: ''Consequence''), a 1994 Hindi film * '' Anjaam (1940 film)'', an earlier Hindi film of the same name * Consequence (film), a 2003 action thriller film starring Armand Assante * ''Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Who
''Doctor Who'' is a British science fiction television series broadcast by the BBC since 1963. The series depicts the adventures of a Time Lord called the Doctor, an extraterrestrial being who appears to be human. The Doctor explores the universe in a time-travelling space ship called the TARDIS. The TARDIS exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. With various companions, the Doctor combats foes, works to save civilisations, and helps people in need. Beginning with William Hartnell, thirteen actors have headlined the series as the Doctor; in 2017, Jodie Whittaker became the first woman to officially play the role on television. The transition from one actor to another is written into the plot of the series with the concept of regeneration into a new incarnation, a plot device in which a Time Lord "transforms" into a new body when the current one is too badly harmed to heal normally. Each acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Hart (author)
Helen Hart is a British children's writer known best as, Maya Snow. Career Hart, been a published author since 1999, especially under pseudonyms for Scholastic, Virgin Books, OUP, HarperCollins and a range of overseas publishers. Her work has been translated into many languages including Swedish, Danish, Japanese and Greek. One of her Young Adult novels, written as Maya Snow, was shortlisted for the Solihull Children's Book Award 2010. Helen is one of the founding partners of publishing consultancy, SilverWood Books which helps writers get their work into print. She is the co-founder of the successful 'Get Published Masterclass' in Bristol and was a judge for the Bristol Short Story Prize in 2010 and 2011. Her most recent book is the swashbuckling pirate adventure ''The Black Banner''. She is represented by London literary agency Pollinger Ltd. Works * Vampire Plagues series ''Vampire Plagues'' (sometimes also titled ''Vampire Dusk'') is a historical horror young adul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collective Pseudonym
A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true name (orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individual's own. Many pseudonym holders use pseudonyms because they wish to remain anonymous, but anonymity is difficult to achieve and often fraught with legal issues. Scope Pseudonyms include stage names, user names, ring names, pen names, aliases, superhero or villain identities and code names, gamer identifications, and regnal names of emperors, popes, and other monarchs. In some cases, it may also include nicknames. Historically, they have sometimes taken the form of anagrams, Graecisms, and Latinisations. Pseudonyms should not be confused with new names that replace old ones and become the individual's full-time name. Pseudonyms are "part-time" names, used only in certain contexts – to provide a more clear-cut separation between one's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scholastic Press
Scholastic Corporation () is an American multinational publishing, education, and media company that publishes and distributes books, comics, and educational materials for schools, parents, and children. Products are distributed via retail and online sales and through schools via reading clubs and book fairs. Clifford the Big Red Dog, a character created by Norman Bridwell in 1963, serves as the company's official mascot. History Scholastic was founded in 1920 by Maurice R. Robinson near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to be a publisher of youth magazines. The first publication was ''The Western Pennsylvania Scholastic''. It covered high school sports and social activities; the four-page magazine debuted on October 22, 1920, and was distributed in 50 high schools. In the 1940s, Scholastic entered the book club business. In the 1960s, international publishing locations were added in England (1964), New Zealand (1964), and Sydney (1968). Also in the 1960s, Scholastic entered the book p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vampire Plagues Series
''Vampire Plagues'' (sometimes also titled ''Vampire Dusk'') is a historical horror young adult series of six novels (''London, 1850'', ''Paris, 1850'', ''Mexico, 1850'', ''Outbreak'', ''Epidemic'' and ''Extermination''). The series is creditred under the pseudonym Sebastian Rook (this being due to the plot being deviced by a third party not writing) with the first three books were written by Ben Jeapes Ben Jeapes (born 14 February 1965) is a British science fiction writer living in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Early life and education Jeapes was born in Belfast in 1965. He was educated at Hampton Dene Primary School, Hereford, Little C ... and released in 2004 while the last three were written by Helen Hart and released in 2005 and 2006. The first three books are a trilogy that follow the three children, Jack Harkett, Benedict Cole and Emily Cole as they battle an ancient evil spreading in 1850 while the later three are their own trilogy with separate plots. Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghostwriter
A ghostwriter is hired to write literary or journalistic works, speeches, or other texts that are officially credited to another person as the author. Celebrities, executives, participants in timely news stories, and political leaders often hire ghostwriters to draft or edit autobiographies, memoirs, magazine articles, or other written material. Memoir ghostwriters often pride themselves in "disappearing" when impersonating others since such disappearance signals the quality of their craftsmanship. In music, ghostwriters are often used to write songs, lyrics, and instrumental pieces. Screenplay authors can also use ghostwriters to either edit or rewrite their scripts to improve them. Usually, there is a confidentiality clause in the contract between the ghostwriter and the credited author that obligates the former to remain anonymous. Sometimes the ghostwriter is acknowledged by the author or publisher for their writing services, euphemistically called a "researcher" or "resea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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