Books like Phoenix by Leonard Herman

Aldous Huxley's 1932 masterpiece presents a dystopian future shaped by genetic engineering, conditioned society, and an oppressive, consumerist regime, raising urgent questions about ethics, control, and the loss of individuality.

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune follows Paul Atreides as he rises from betrayed heir to the enigmatic Muad'Dib, guarding the precious spice melange that fuels galactic politics and extends life.

Andy Weir’s debut science‑fiction bestseller follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded on Mars in 2035, as he uses ingenuity to survive.

Isaac Asimov’s classic science‑fiction saga follows psychohistorian Hari Seldon as he establishes a Foundation to preserve knowledge and prevent thirty‑thousand years of darkness after the fall of the Galactic Empire.

Neal Stephenson’s cyberpunk classic follows hacker Hiro as he confronts a deadly digital drug in a slick, future Metaverse full of hackers, virtual reality, and ancient Sumerian intrigue.

In the 29th century, humanity’s vast Hegemony spans dozens of worlds connected by farcaster portals, while the enigmatic Shrike guards the Time Tombs on the lone planet Hyperion. A diverse pilgrimage of chosen individuals must each recount why they were summoned to witness the tombs’ reverse time cycle.

William Gibson’s debut Sprawl novel, *Neuromancer*, blends cyberpunk with a visionary digital future, following a hacker’s final job against a powerful AI. It earned Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick awards.

Ursula K. Le Guin’s landmark 1969 novel explores a gender‑fluid alien society on the ice‑bound world of Gethen, challenging human assumptions about sex, politics, and humanity through a compelling diplomacy adventure.

This is a hints, tips, and strategy book for the arcade game "Pac-Man". There are illustrated map/charts to show the player where to go in certain patterns of the maze, as well as, details on the items, and ghosts listed as "Gremlins". It has tips on using the tunnels. Along with it's pattern maps, it also describes a modified versions of the game known as the 'Special Chip' versions. The book originally cost $1.95.

This book is a history of the Video Game Industry, from types of electronic entertainment that were available before video games, to the improvements up until the year 2001. It begins with a look at the origins of Pinball, and other novelty games, then on to games that were played on giant computers, and then finally to the invention of the Video game, and the growth of the industry. Each section has many quotes from people involved with the creation, design, or field of video games. At the center of the book is a 18 pages of of black and white photos of the various people and events mentioned. It also details the video game influences of video games into the cultures of the world, from movies to cereal boxes and toys. This book was originally released in the year 2000 under the title "The First Quarter: A 25-Year History of Video Games," without Chapter 30, the 'Time Line', and the "Index". Two editions almost identical, except the name of the publisher are known to exist. In these the publisher, on the Title-Copyright page, the spine and reverse cover of the book, have different names while the rest of the book is identical, including the same ISBN.

There are four books in this second series, titled "Donkey Kong: Strikes Again! Coloring & Activity Book". This is the second in a series of books, it is a collection of images, stories, puzzles, and activities based on the video game characters in the arcade game "Donkey Kong". The first series was called "Donkey Kong: Coloring & Activity Book", that series also had 4 books in that earlier series. Each book in this "All New" series has a identical title, and has a mixture of these elements on each page. A similar seperate book called "Donkey Kong: Strikes Again! Activity Book", adds new puzzles, but does not have the story pages. There is also a series based on "Donkey Kong Junior". Books in this series: * Donkey Kong: Coloring & Activity Book ** {Cover: Donkey Kong with foot on barrel, holding another barrel in one hand, and Pauline in other hand.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong throwing barrel downward, Mario falling, with foot still on ladder, Pauline seated near Donkey.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong standing on center platform, Pauline on top platform, and Mario on bottom, running from fire.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong balancing on one foot, throwing barrel. Pauline screaming, below them fire barrel. Mario climbing ladder.} * Donkey Kong: Strikes Again! Coloring & Activity Book ** {Cover: Donkey Kong and Pauline on upper level. Mario on lower level knocked off his feet, by a barrel.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong and Pauline on upper level. Three barrels on center platform, four barrels chasing Mario on bottom floor.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong about to throw barrel, Pauline holding his shoulder, Mario below on ladder.} ** {Cover: Donkey Kong lifting barrel, Pauline kneeling, looking down at Mario. Mario on lower platform, looking up at Donkey Kong.} == Puzzle and Activity books, no stories. * Donkey Kong: Puzzles & Mazes * Donkey Kong: Strikes Again! Activity Book * Donkey Kong Junior: Activity Book * Donkey Kong Junior: Puzzles & Mazes

A practical guide for aspiring and established video game professionals, covering design, programming, support, and industry careers.

This is a review and price guide to Arcade video games, it has small sections on Europe and world Arcade games but mostly looks at the video games released in the USA between 1971 to the late 1990's. There is also a look at other collectable related to Arcade games, such as brochure advertising the games, soundtracks, toys, and cards. Most of the arcade game's cabinets are shown in full color, but many pictures are taken from advertisements for the machines, showing the different styles of release and sometimes the entire advertisement brochure ad. A few of the games are seen in black and white photographs, but ever game reviewed as a picture and usually a price that most collector's would be expected to pay to own it.

A practical guide for mastering Pac‑Man and its related titles, offering maze‑mapping, score‑maximizing strategies, and coverage of arcade, console, and portable versions including Ms. Pac‑Man and Atari releases.

A thorough survey of video‑game history from the Atari revolution through cartridge‑based consoles to the rise of the international industry, covering major platforms such as NES, Sega, PlayStation and emerging topics like girl gaming.