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"Juniper Wiles once starred as a plucky teen detective in the popular TV show, Nora Constantine. When the series ended seven years ago, Juniper decided to leave L.A., return to Newford, and join friends at Bramleyhaugh artists' collective, the center of which is her pal, faerie artist Jilly Coppercorn. Now, with the strange murder of a young man, the fictional world of Nora Constantine starts to bleed into Newford. Juniper wanted to leave her role as a detective behind, but when she's accosted by the ghost of that man, everything changes. To solve the crime will require all the skills she learned training for Nora Constantine. And the effervescent Jilly, always up for a new adventure, is ready to come along for the ride."--Page 4 of cover

The third edition of this accessible and interdisciplinary textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and developments, including the rise of Big Data, AI, and the Internet of Things. Digital Media Ethics will continue to be the go-to textbook for anyone getting to grips with this important topic--

The great songs and folktales of the English, Irish, and Scottish tradition reimagined in comic book form by some of the most famous fantasy and science fiction authors of the 20th century, including Neil Gaiman (Sandman).

Philip José Farmer, bestselling author of Riverworld, introduces the third volume of intrigue and adventure through the depths of THE DUNGEON Will they ever escape? Trapped within the confines of a multi-leveled prison in a world of no reason. Clive Folliot and his fellow captives face a new death daily. Against dinosaurs and cave creatures, giant worms and shark people, the group battles for their lives. Torn between continuing his search for his twin, the elusive Neville, or helping his comrades return home. Clive splits the party, doubling their chance of success—and their danger. Is it worth the gamble? THE VALLEY OF THUNDER by Charles de Lint With fantastic illustrations by Robert Gould, winner of the World Fantasy Award.

In this whimsical, original folktale, written and illustrated throughout in vibrant full color by two celebrated masters of modern fantasy, a young girl's journey becomes an enchanting coming-of-age story about magic, friendship, and the courage to shape one's own destiny.Lillian Kindred spends her days exploring the Tanglewood Forest, a magical, rolling wilderness that she imagines to be full of fairies. The trouble is, Lillian has never seen a wisp of magic in her hills--until the day the cats of the forest save her life by transforming her into a kitten. Now she must set out on a perilous adventure that will lead her through untamed lands of fabled creates--from Old Mother Possum to the fearsome Bear People--to find a way to make things right.

Bright lights, big city ...magic spells, witchcraft, wizardry, fairies, devilry, and more. Urban living, at least in fantasy fiction, is full of both magical wonder and dark enchantment. Street kids may have supernatural beings to protect them or have such powers themselves. Brujeria may be part of your way of life.

A lushly illustrated fairy folktale-adventure companion to The Cats of Tanglewood Forest.

Set against a backdrop of waning summer magic in the Green Isles, this epic fantasy intertwines Celtic and Nordic mythology with a gripping sword and sorcery narrative. An inexperienced apprentice, guided by a mysterious wizard, learns shape-changing to combat the evil Icelord, whose frost threatens their lands. As they flee north with a young woman and her adoptive family, they must awaken the Summerlord before time runs out, all while facing betrayal from within their ranks.

Jilly Coppercorn navigates her recovery from a troubled past with the support of a mentor and an anonymous benefactor. Surrounded by a newfound family, she faces a challenge when an old friend re-enters her life, luring her to a captivating city filled with potential. However, this adventure reveals itself to be a one-way journey, forcing Jilly to confront her unresolved issues in Newford. Blending playful and serious tones, this urban fantasy explores the complexities of life-altering decisions through Jilly's enduring character.

Trust is essential to human society and the good life. At the same time, citizens of developed countries spend more and more time in virtual environments. This collection asks how far virtual environments, especially those affiliated with «Web 2.0», challenge and foster trust? The book's early chapters establish historical, linguistic, and philosophical foundations for key concepts of trust, embodiment, virtuality, and virtual worlds. Four philosophers then analyze how trust - historically interwoven with embodied co-presence - may be enhanced through online environments. Final contributions tackle the specific challenges of virtual child pornography and democratic deliberation online. This is the first collection devoted exclusively to the philosophical dimensions of trust and virtual worlds. It helps bring the reader up to date on the relevant concepts and issues, and on ways in which widely ranging insights and approaches may nonetheless cohere into a reasonably comprehensive account of trust.