Three graduate students in search of a little extra money create a toy for profit that pushes the limits of artificial intelligence and changes their future.   One student lands in jail charged with violating genetic manipulation laws, while another becomes more deeply involved with their creation, Julia. Elements of science and fiction intertwine in this compelling tale. A new era of human history is ushered in through the enterprising activities of cash-strapped graduate students. There’s a fine line between “can” and “should.” In Julia and the Dream Maker, P. J. Fischer explores what could happen if we choose “can” and tamper with evolution.   The first in a series by P. J. Fischer, Julia and the Dream Maker is perfect for fans of The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., Genome, and The Genesis Conspiracy, and for anyone who likes to explore the outer limits of the possible.

Julia and the Dream Maker (Rethinking the Future)

Literature & Fiction

Fischer, P. J.

United States

Minted Prose LLC

Richly illustrated and full of fun, this tale of wishes and what happens if they come true shows how valuable and enriching friendship is. In A Dachshund’s Wish, Paws, a delightful dachshund puppy, is so happy with his new family that he wants to become a boy and join them in doing the things humans do. He soon realizes, however, that this idea carries consequences, and he risks giving up some of the things he loves about himself. By almost losing the characteristics that make him unique, he learns that being different is something to celebrate. In fact, all of Paws’s friends are different and wonderful in their own ways, and the friendships they share are all the more special for it. Perfect for fans of The Ugly Dachshund, How Dachshunds Came to Be, Sled Dog Dachshund, and anyone who loves dachshunds and their wild adventures!

A Dachshund's Wish

Children's Books

Tavano, Joe

Animals

<div>In a world powered by religion and a fear of science, Steven's work is seen as an abomination that must be destroyed. &nbsp; Dr. Steven Sumpter, a brilliant biologist and mathematician, has a radical thesis: All the processes of life can be distilled to an elegant algorithm. His groundbreaking idea is a leap in evolution--and a heretical violation of the Mutant Laws.&nbsp;Desperate, Steven and his girlfriend, Eli, flee to a remote part of the Amazon forest. There they must survive the elements, a murderous crew, and powerful factions hell-bent on finding them. Ultimately, the fate of humankind rests in the hands of Julia, the fruit of Steven's algorithms and a young girl: a new Eve. &nbsp; The second in the Rethinking the Future series by P. J. Fischer, Green Eyes in the Amazon is perfect for fans of The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., Genome, and The Genesis Conspiracy, and for anyone who likes to explore the outer limits of the possible.</div>

Green Eyes In the Amazon (Rethinking the Future)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

In The Memory Book, a small book sparks a years-long journey of historical discovery and fascination. On a short vacation to Budapest, the author finds a small leather book in an antique store. Opening it she discovers pages filled with watercolors, drawings, and messages. The book turns out to be a memory book—a keepsake album kept by Central European girls at the turn of the twentieth century in which to record advice and remember special events. This one contains evergreen truisms and aphorisms written to the book’s owner when she visited places few Americans know. Curiosity and concern propel the author on a multi-year journey into the heart of Old Europe and deep into centuries of art, history, and war. The book lives, the girl lives on, and its message of love finds meaning in our time. Linda Fischer’s The Memory Book is perfect for fans of Danube: A Sentimental Journey from the Source to the Black Sea, Budapest 1900: A Historical Portrait of a City and Its Culture, and Paprika: A Spicy Memoir From Hungary, and for anyone with a sense of adventure and curiosity in their heart.

The Memory Book: One Woman's Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

History

Fischer, Linda

Europe

When Grandma misses her family, she sets out to make new animal friends! Can she find a loyal pet to keep her company?   When her family moves away, Grandma misses the wonderful old times. With the spark of a quick trip to the attic, grandma rekindles some of the fun of her own childhood. But something is still missing... something loyal and lovable. How will grandma bring the best times of her life together and create some new ones? The perfect book for generations to read together, Grandma and her Chocolate Labrador shows just how much we have in common at every age, and how learning, loving, and growing never cease throughout our lives.   Perfect for fans of I Love You, Grandma, My New Puppy!, My Grandma Can Do Anything, and anyone who loves grandmothers and Labradors!

Grandma and Her Chocolate Labrador

Can a small dog with a big bark find a way to help a team of huskies win the sled race? When Jasper the dachshund hears about the world’s biggest dog sled race in Alaska, he just knows he can win. And when his family goes to watch the race, he decides to enter. Jasper tries every position, but he’s too little and doesn’t fit into the sled’s harness. That doesn’t stop him! Jasper sneaks aboard a team sled and finds a way to become a part of the team. His yappy enthusiasm keeps them moving, and Jasper learns how much energy and teamwork it takes to pull the sled. In the final stretch of the race, his team is neck-and-neck with another sled. Can Jasper help lead his team to victory? Will they win by a (long, pointy) nose? Perfect for fans of Weiner Wolf, Akiak: A Tale From the Iditarod, Lumpito and the Painter from Spain, A Dachshund's Wish, and anyone who loves the adventurous spirit of dachshunds!

Sled Dog Dachshund

Atkins, Laura

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