Before his untimely death in 1987, Alfred Bester had established himself as one of the world's greatest science fiction writers. From radio to television, short fiction to full-length novels, he created a body of work that will be continued to be enjoyed by generations of readers for all time. Now, redemolished brings together, for the first time e...more

Fundamentals of Lighting serves as a primary text in introductory lighting courses oras a supplementary reference for such courses as commercial and residential designstudios. Focusing on the basics of lighting, this book explains the fundamentals ofdesigning quality lighting environments within the context of the design process.Students will learn...more

The story of light affects us every day of our lives…In highly visual, entertaining and easy-to-understand language, famed science writer Ben Bova explains the many ways light affects our minds, bodies and universe.--Why do people kiss with their eyes closed?--What exactly is quantum physics?--Why is it difficult to swat a mosquito?--Is the unive...more

Jo Mielziner (1901-1976) was an acclaimed scenic designer of the American theatre. Over five decades his career spanned the flowering of the modern theatre in the USA, and he designed many of its most famous productions, including "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Death of a Salesman", "Guys and Dolls" and "Carousel". He worked with a roster of great pl...more

From the author of the extraordinary Vampire Chronicles comes a huge mesmerizing novel of witchcraft and the occult through four centuries. Two people with special powers are drwan together and set out in a passionate alliance to unlock the mystery of her past and his unwelcome gift. As the strane saga is played out, a world of witches is created t...more

Frank Herbert captured the imagination of generations of readers. His bestselling Dune epic, a sprawling chronicle combining politics, religion, human evolution, and ecology, has become a worldwide phenomenon, winning numerous awards and selling millions of copies. Dune was made into a motion picture directed by David Lynch and has recently been pr...more

The triumphant conclusion to the blockbuster trilogy that made science fiction history!In Dune: House Corrino Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring us the magnificent final chapter in the unforgettable saga begun in Dune: House Atreides and continued in Dune: House Harkonnen. Here nobles and commoners, soldiers and slaves, wives and courtesans ...more