And because of his sudden death, he didn't see any of it.That is, until he wakes up 16 years later in a robot body that matches his old one exactly. Until he steps outside and finds a world utterly unlike the one he left behind - a world where robots live alongside their human neighbors and coexist in their cities. A world he helped create.Now Al must track down his old partner Brendan to find out who is responsible for Al's unexpected resurrection, but their reunion raises even more questions.Like who the robot living with Brendan is.And why she looks like Al.And how much of the past should stay in the past...

    and Gina are totally ordinary kids. But Hilo isn't! Hilo just fell out of the sky and doesn't know where he came from, or what he's doing on Earth. (Or why going to school in only your underwear is a BAD idea!) . . . But UH-OH, what if Hilo wasn't the only thing to fall to our planet? Can the trio unlock the secrets of Hilo's past? Can Hilo SURVIVE a day at school? Find out in Hilo—a laugh-out-loud, epic story of friendship! Adventure! (And the occasionally mutant space robot).

    Life outside the robot factory is confusing.Little Robot has a lot to learn...And that's what friends are for.But with danger in the way, will friendship be enough to save them?

    Sing along to the free downloadable song by the dynamic Musical Robot team, then turn the pages as David Carter's clever pop-ups show the robot characters going through all of the call-out movements, from clapping hands to shooting laser beams out of your eyes!Includes:- A free downloadable song from the Musical Robot team!- Pull-tabs, turn-wheels, and pop-ups!- Eye-catching foil cover!

    Not a peep. Three little robots are... BEEP! BEEP!When his three rambunctious robots give every possible excuse not to go to sleep, what's a little boy to do? With a fun refrain that will have readers of all ages chanting along, here's a book that kids will be begging to read every night before bed.

    Back to the beginning! Dive into the darkest history of Cybertron and see how a cop named Orion Pax became Optimus Prime--and how his war with Megatron began! Then, in the present day, the Dinobots journey into a world gone out-ofcontrol--while in deep space, the Decepticon Justice Division unleash their righteous fury for the first time!Collects the Autocracy mini-series, Spotlights: Trailcutter, Hoist, and Orion Pax, Robots In Disguise issues #7-9, and More Than Meets the Eye issues #6-8.

    Girls who fix robots and construct superhero suits, hack interstellar corporations and build virtual reality platforms. Who experiment with alien chemicals and tinker with time machines. Who defy expectations and tap into their know-how—in the depths of space, or the bounds of dystopia, or the not-too-distant future—to solve despicable crimes, talk to extraterrestrials, and take down powerful villains.All revenues from sales of this anthology will be donated a scholarship fund through the Society of Women Engineers. Let’s show the world that girls, too, can be tomorrow’s inventors, programmers, scientists, and more.With a foreword by Lara Hogan, Senior Engineering Manager at Etsy and author of Designing for PerformanceFeaturing artwork by Hazel Butler, Ken Dawson, Adrian DeFuria, Evelinn Enoksen, Mary Fan, Christopher Godsoe, Kayla Keeton, Jason Kucharik, Jennifer L. Lopez, Tash McAdam, and Josh Pritchett.THE OUTPOST by Paige DanielsBLINK by Kate MorettiCOURAGE IS... by Evangeline JenningsOF CAT’S WHISKERS AND KLUTZES by Martin Berman-GorvineROBIN HACKER by Ursula OsbornePANIC by Tash McAdamGRAVEYARD SHIFT by Kimberly G. GiarratanoA LITTLE BIT TRUER by Valerie HunterLYRA by Lisa TooheyFLIGHT OF THE ZEPHYR by Aimie K. RunyanTHE DATA TOURIST by Davien ThomasROBOT REPAIR GIRL by Josh PritchettTHE HIVE by Kate LansingFLEDGLING by Jason KucharikTHE MAD SCIENTIST’S DAUGHTER by Leandra WallaceHELEN OF MARS by George EbeyTHE KEYS TO THE STARS by Stephen KozeniewskiTAKES A HACKER by Mary Fan

    Readers who enjoyed this volume are kindly invited to attend the launch of the second tome in November 2016.

    Their first Super Space Kid mission is to save the galaxy from deadly alien, called the It. When the It kidnaps Captain Astra, it’s a race against time. Can Josh save Astra, the galaxy and us all … before it’s too late? Blast off with Jo-Kin in this hilarious space adventure to empower kids with resilience, team building and brain power skills, illustrated by Trevor Salter. Download FREE teacher notes and FUN kids activities. www.karentyrrell.com Themes: humour, resilience, teamwork, bullying, self-esteem, family, friendship. *5 STAR REVIEWS: Publishers, agents, teachers, sci-fi writers , authors, and school counsellors. Aligned with Kids Matter: Australian curriculum.

    The two Voyager probes will continue to transmit details of discoveries beyond our solar system until at least 2020.

    No other robot can rival the new Harrowgate & Webster models, which regularly demonstrate astounding problem solving abilities and a virtually human level of awareness. It is 2068 and humans are attempting to colonise Mars.Recognising the advanced nature of these robots, Patricia Vicarro, director of a Mars colonization project, has selected HWR-001-046-QF Andrea to send to Mars in the first of a three stage project to build a colony.Everything must be perfect. Andrea spent nearly three years in isolation, preparing for Astronaut Adam Copelane’s arrival. He will be the first human on Mars and will join Andrea in building the colony pods for the third phase. Now, with everything ready for Adam, she watches the Martian sky eagerly.But there are powerful people who would wish the project to fail. Adam’s life will depend on the resourceful nature of Andrea, a robot that was only ‘switched on’ five days before being launched towards Mars. How far will Andrea have to go to ensure his survival? What can Adam expect from a robot? “Andrea the Martian Robot” is a novelette based on the robots in the author’s first book, “Robots Like Blue.”

    The consequences are terrifying and far-reaching.Roula’s world is a Mediterranean idyll where life is sweet and easy. Ancient Greek gods and miracles are real, and people lack for nothing.However, not all is as it seems. When Roula discovers magical abilities, she's alarmed. Ordinary people are not meant to do magic.As Roula's abilities grow, she learns that her world is in terrible peril. But what can a nine-year-old child do?

    But it isn't until she gets to school that she becomes suspicious. Why are the teachers and principal acting strangely? Why is the gym's scoreboard covered with a banner? And why are jumbled letters and numbers running across the computer screens? Emily is worried, so she and her best friend Lewis set out in search of her dad, who is a police officer. But when they get to the mall where he's on patrol, things get even more out of control and Emily starts to wonder if she's in the midst of a technological takeover.

    Rosario's class at school, naturally he writes about his ambition to have superpowers and join the superheroes of his city (like Captain Thunderman) in the fight for justice. After all, his friend Billy Demon just got an awesome winged flying suit and superpowers of his own, and now he's the most popular kid in school! Mikey would just love to have superpowers too, but how will he get them? And if he does get them, what will he do with them?

     Its companion series – Alt.Chronicles, The Illustrated Chronicles and Chronicle Worlds – are similarly ground-breaking in their coverage of less mainstream tropes such as alternative history and shared universes. Created by award-winning author Samuel Peralta, and edited by some of the most-respected editors in the genre, each volume brings together work from visionary new voices and from the grandmasters of modern science fiction and fantasy. This Future Chronicles Special Edition volume is a compendium of stories selected from the Chronicles’ standalone titles, and includes five new stories, never before published, from some of today’s best writers in speculative fiction.

    It served as the source material for the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner. Now, collected for the first time in one comprehensive edition, Philip K. Dick’s masterpiece Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is fully realized in graphic novel form. This definitive volume compiles all 24 issues of the Eisner Award-nominated series illustrated by artist Tony Parker and color artist Blond with lettering by Richard Starkings, and features essays from Jonathan Lethem, Warren Ellis, Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Tim Powers, James Blaylock, Isa Dick Hackett, and many more.

    When a new mechanical friend joins the family to help around the house, Robbie is impressed just how useful he is. But instead of housework, Robbie has his own plans for the robot which could get him into a whole lot of trouble! Can anyone make the robot stop?!

    But are you really getting all the information you need? Is it correct and up to date? Is there more information out there?There is! REALLY? ROBOTS presents cutting-edge information directly from people who are actually working in robotics. It reveals how the technology behind robots is developed, along with the theories, experiments, and new processes involved. Featuring interviews with amazing men and women, facts about the very latest humanoids, androids, and cyborgs in production, fantastic photography, and superb infographics, this book is filled with original and extraordinary facts that will have every child exclaiming, "Really? WOW!"

    With no resources and no one to count on but each other, the robots must learn to work together in order to endure the brutal landscape, unlock the mystery of their missing memories, and plan their own rescue, all before their power runs out. What they don’t know is that the dangerous planet holds a terrible secret that could ruin their chances of ever escaping alive... This is “Hansel & Gretel” told like never before. This is "GR3T3L-1."

     You'll be reading the crispy clear picture story of the XMEN perfectly illustrating the story in an intriguing and suspense filled fashion.

    Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the fascinating wo

    Can the mechanical marauders stay one wave ahead of their enemy?This hilarious new series from Gareth P. Jones, author of Ninja Meerkats, is sure to delight young readers with its madcap humour and larger-than-life robot pirate crew.

    The only familiar face is J0; a robotic copy of the wife he left behind in 1981. But can she be trusted?J0 could be the only key to unlock Jeff’s journey home, but it will require her to do something against her programming—something human.During Jeff’s perilous journey through the future, he will have to discover the truth about J0’s origins, and solve the mystery behind how he wound up in 2095, in order to uncover the reality of his own destiny.Armed with a one-way ticket to the moon, Jeff must race against the clock to seize what might be his last chance to return home to his time. A time without hover cars, Justice Computers, or TeleSkins—a time over one hundred years ago.

    His life is falling apart. And even he doesn’t know why he bought a used, and seemingly non-functional, Daffodil Nonne. When your life turns to crap, which should you worry about more– your past or your future? How easy is it really to remake yourself and start over? And will having your own robot girlfriend help or make things even more difficult?

    There are robots that travel deep under water, far into space, and into the most extreme danger zones. Some walk like a human, others fly like a bee, or swim like a turtle, or run like a dog. In this Level 2 reader, young readers will discover different kinds of robots: how they work, the jobs they do, and what exciting things they might do in the future. The book uses simple text and full-color photographs throughout.With compelling themes, supporting facts, technical vocabulary, vivid maps and charts, and a variety of writing styles and text structures, Scholastic Discover More Readers are tailored to the new era of high expectations. The unique informational text reading levels have been developed and vetted by Scholastic reading experts.

    But Avonna's not real—she's a low-AI, created as the android face of a shampoo brand. The video of her suicide attempt has gone viral, creating a massive headache for Lewis, the corporate salesman and fixer assigned to deal with the situation. This isn't the first time Lewis has dealt with the mess left by a Corporate Person. The last one thought she was in love. With him. But something about this situation feels different. With time running out and the higher-ups at his company watching his every move, Lewis must decide whether or not to have Avonna "decomped." An untenable choice that starts to look an awful lot like life or death ... From the story: I’d seen the video that morning as I spooned soggy cereal into my mouth. Shot on Avonna’s cell, she struts into a spacious bedroom wearing a pink bra and panties, hair damp from the shower. She stands in front of the mirror and powers on the blow dryer. Her eyes widen and she leans towards the mirror. A slight tremor runs through her. She blinks and her face resets to its usual confidence. She draws a comb through the satin sheen of her brown hair—back on script for the fourth installment of the Hair Diary campaign Lotus created for Avonna beauty products. Her movements are herky-jerky, almost spastic. Another tremor runs through her. She stares into the mirror, confused. Shot in super-definition, the bedroom lighting carefully designed to show off her curves (and of course her glistening hair), Avonna sets the dryer to maximum and places it directly against her abdomen. Her synthetic skin begins to melt, revealing the ductworks beneath. She tilts her head, smiling, her hair falling to the side. Oily smoke rises from the blackened place below her rib cage. “So smooth,” she says.

    In Robot Takeover, Ana Matronic presents 100 of the most legendary robots and what makes them iconic - their creators, purpose, design and why their existence has shaken, or in some cases, comforted us. Through 100 iconic robots - from Maria in Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the Sentinels of The Matrix and beyond, via the Gunslinger (Westworld), R2-D2 (Star Wars) etc. - this is a comprehensive look at the robot phenomenon. As well as these 100 entries on specific robots, there are features on the people who invent robots, the moral issues around robot sentience, and the prevalence of robots in music, art and fashion, and more. With fighters, seducers and psychos in their ranks, it's best you get ready for the robot revolution. Know your enemy...