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We manage rights for science-fiction and fantasy legend Jack Vane (1916 - 2013) and selected titles by Tanith Lee, Michael Shea, Matthew Hughes, and others.
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Sparsile Books
Sparsile Books is an independent publisher, based in Glasgow, specialising in high quality fiction and non-fiction. We see publishing as an art in itself, and work closely with our authors to ensure that the books we publish give readers a unique vision of the world. Since our beginning in 2018, we have been fortunate to discover some truly exceptional writers, and look forward to developing many more.
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January 2020Designing Interstellar Probes and Starships
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This eBook encourages readers to take a giant intellectual leap and consider future technologies that might be developed by humans and made available to perform future space exploration. This mental exercise includes some over-the-horizon technologies that involve interstellar robot probes, self-replicating systems that could wander through the entire galaxy, and even starships capable of carrying intelligent machines and their human companions. The eBook places emphasis on technologies that could allow humans to spread life deep into outer space.
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Picture books, activity books & early learning materialFebruary 2022Zahlen-Allerlei
by Ursula Poznanski / SaBine Büchner
A Whole Universe of Numbers Picture book story about funny characters, with number riddles for playful learning and discovery of numbers from 1 to 10 On the way to an important mission, Yrg and Galumphodil get caught in a star storm with their spaceship. Thanks to the Speedi Scoot acceleration engine, they are able to escape at the last second, but now the ship's computer is spitting out confusing numerical puzzles. No matter how desperately Galumphodil whirls his 6 arms through the air while Yrg twists his 2 stalk eyes - they must solve the puzzles to make the computer repair itself. At the same time, there's another adventure, because the dangerous Gruntwobbly has it in for their spaceship! Yrg and Galumphodil manage to avert the danger, and eventually solve all the puzzles. The mission is saved! • Exciting and original story by bestselling author Ursula Poznanski (#1 for German YA) • Detailed illustrations to discover and learn to count • Following the bestseller “Letter Jungle” (over 50,000 copies sold since 2019)
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November 2019Swallower of Worlds
by Yang Peng
There are six different species of alien living on the massive ark that arrives at Earth, settling into orbit around Mars. Onnusabi, Balnicot, Etati, Pauravan, Ruffinati, and Cundisent. While they retain their own cultures and beliefs, they all live together peacefully, and their mission is to explore the universe and share their cultures in peace. But they all share strangely similar myths, and the stories tell of terrible destruction; Planet Eaters and Destroyers of Worlds that ride on the mouths of serpents leaving Armageddon in their wake. The aliens said they came in peace. But who really knows for sure? Lots of humans don’t trust them. Some think they’re probably here to eat us. When Mitzi’s parents got jobs on the giant spaceship, she became the only human kid in a classroom full of weird creatures with tentacles and inside-out mouths. But despite their differences, she’s made three new friends: Boxtop, Angel, and Flemm. And she really wants to believe they like humans as much as they say they do. So when she discovers that all alien cultures share a common myth about giant serpents who destroy planets and wipe out civilizations, she’s determined to find out if the stories have any basis in truth. Maybe they’re just stories. Or maybe, she’ll need to help humanity prepare for the end of the world.
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January 2021Interstellar Probes and Starships
by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.
This eBook takes an over-the-technology horizon peek at some conceptual propulsion systems that now lie far beyond today's level of aerospace engineering, or even beyond very generous extrapolations of foreseeable aerospace developments through the second half of this century. A little over a century ago, the great technical dream that inspired space travel advocates was the vision of interplanetary travel. That long-cherished dream has now come true and in its place, there is another inspiring vision—the dream of interstellar travel.
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. At the Heart of the Plane
by Iryna Lazutkina (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
This captivating edition centered around airplanes that conquer the skies. In collaboration with the renowned Antonov State Enterprise, responsible for designing globally recognized aircraft like Mriya and Ruslan, we have crafted stories that introduce children to real airplane features, such as skis or water tanks, through entertaining and heartwarming adventures.Much like children, airplanes too can grapple with fear of the unknown and lack of confidence in their capabilities at times, but they are always eager for new adventures and discoveries, not to mention the friends they make along the way.• Preparing in partnership with Antonov State Enterprise.• The book imparts a valuable lesson to children about embracing their uniqueness. It emphasizes that being different is not a flaw but a unique trait that sets individuals apart and makes them special.• Through its narrative, the book encourages children to take their first steps into the future, pursue their dreams, and summon courage for their own sake and for the betterment of the world. From 3 to 6 years, 11 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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May 2016La mujer de la guarda
by Sara Bertrand, Alejandra Algorta
Jacinta wants to know how her mother is able to breathe inside the coffin, but her aunts tell her it’s better if she concentrates in taking care of her brothers. Jacinta remembers some things about her mum, like the sound of the spoon in the cup when she stirred the milk until it was smooth. When her father arrives early, Jacinta and her brothers eat together and laugh at dessert time when he draws milk toffees and chewing gum from behind their ears. Jacinta is a weirdo in a world where other children have a mother. Jacinta has no guardian angel, but a woman traveling on a blue horse watches over her.
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October 2019Dexter: The Great Galactic Lottery
by Yorick Goldewijk, Kees de Boer
When a spaceship crashes on Dexter’s roof, a blue creature from the planet Plitzplatz emerges. This alien called Wimm tells Dexter that Planet Earth is currently the main prize in the Megalactic Lottery. The winner could do whatever he likes with the planet: turn it into a parking garage, or a shoe factory for instance. Dexter definitely can’t let this happen! He and Wimm restore the ship and travel through space in order to find the title deed of Planet Earth. But to get his hands on it, Dexter must conquer all his fears on a journey past bizarre planets, moonflower fields and even a black hole…
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Science fiction (Children's/YA)June 2008The Many Worlds of Mickie Dalton
The First Book in the Mickie Dalton Series
by Michael Davies
The first book of a trilogy. Twelve-year old Mickie, a miserable, abused child, discovers that he is not human, but his origins are a mystery. he is able to join a ,assive spaceship that travels the Universe, trading with numerous other intelligent species as he seeks his origins. Bu the ancient enemy that destroyed his people a million years ago learns of Mickie's appearance and also wants to find the vanished species to complete the destruction. Mickie has to call on the help of allies, some beautiful, some powerful, some terrifying, as a million-year old war starts up again.
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Devourer
A Graphic Novel
by adapted by Jean David Morvan, illustrated by Yang Weilin
The Earth receives a warning: A colossal, ring-shaped extraterrestrial spacecraft hurtles toward the solar system, intent on invading in the next century. Humanity prepares for war, harnessing nuclear power to acceler- ate the Moon so it can be used as a projectile. The spaceship takes heavy losses, but humanity is unable to secure a victory. When the soldiers return to a devastated Earth, they discover that the spaceship pilots were dinosaurs of old. The dinosaurs hadn’t gone extinct, but rather left the Earth because of climate problems to find a viable place to live elsewhere in the universe. They are now returning to plunder the Earth for resources. The dinosaurs’experi- ence leaves a deep impression on the soldiers, who decide to sacrifice themselves so that the last remaining life on Earth, ants, can live.
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Science fictionJuly 2010Reborn- Book 1: Antagony X
by R. D. Ricci
Antagony X is a slave who serves her cruel master on planet Nasirya XIII. She makes a daring escape but is chased across the galaxy by a relentless robot called Interceptor One. Her spaceship is damaged in the pursuit and she crashes on a mysterious planet where she meets Ugal Batraxo, a giant toad who guides her to find her own destiny.
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October 2020WE ONLY FIND THEM WHEN THEY'RE DEAD
(Issue #1 of 15)
by Al Ewing / Simone De Meo
Captain Malik and the crew of his spaceship are in search of the only resources that matter – and can only be found by harvesting the giant corpses of alien gods that are found on the edge of human space..and now they see an opportunity to finally break free from this system: by being the first to find a living god.THE GODS ARE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL... ...AND THE GODS ARE ALWAYS DEAD. Captain Malik and the crew of the spaceship the Vihaan II are in search of the only resources that matter – and can only be found by harvesting the giant corpses of alien gods that are found on the edge of human space. While other autopsy ships and explorers race to salvage the meat, minerals, and metals that sustain the human race, Malik sees an opportunity to finally break free from this system: by being the first to find a living god. But Malik’s obsession with the gods will push his crew into the darkest reaches of space, bringing them face to face with a threat unlike anything they ever imagined, unless the rogue agent on their trail can stop them first... Superstars Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and Simone Di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) present a new sci-fi epic about the search for meaning and the hard choices we make to find it, no matter the cost to the world – or universe – around us. Collects We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1-5.
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2011Deep Space Dinosaur (Alien Detective Agency)
by Roger Hurn & Jane A C West
The Alien Detective Agency series of reading books, featuring Jack Swift and Wanda Darkstar, are for children and young adults aged 8 to 14 and over who are struggling to read. Each book has been carefully written for those with a reading age of approximately 7 to 8, but are packed full of adventure and brilliant illustrations to really grab the reader interest. Deep Space Dinosaur - Jack and Wanda are in deep space when their spaceship STEALTH develops engine trouble. They make a crash landing on a planet where hungry dinosaurs rule and Jack and Wanda are definitely on the menu.
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Little Major Tom Space School Mobility
Moving into the Future
by Bernd Flessner
Traveling with spaceships and space vehicles is completely normal for Little Major Tom and his friend Stella. That's why they are amazed when they learn in class at the Space School that the first humans spread out from Africa across the entire world on foot! Now the two want to know for sure: What ways have humans come up with in the try to be mobile, and how has that changed our world? All fans of Little Major Tom will find exciting knowledge about amazing materials of the future presented with many photos, illustrations and ideas for experiments. School might be boring sometimes... but not on Space Camp 1! This non-fiction book series offers science knowledge presented with great photos, funny illustrations and many ideas for experiments.
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March 2020A Journey through the Universe
by Dr. Volker Kratzenberg-Annies
Just reading was yesterday - this book takes the children on an unforgettable journey into space!After the rocket launch, the space explorers stop on the ISS, experiment with weightlessness, visit the moon and marvel at planets and stars. The travellers will also take a trip back in time: back to the Big Bang, the beginning of the universe.Exciting factual texts and elaborately designed book pages show the uniqueness and fascinating beauty of our universe. Small experiments and pictorial comparisons help to understand even complicated facts. The countdown has started - the spaceship is already waiting! A fascinating topic told in a special and entertaining way Outstanding book design and exciting factual information Look into the book.
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Barbarella
by Jean-Claude Forest & Kelly-Sue DeConnick
Jean-Claude Forest’s timeless Erotic Sci-Fi series recounting the spatial adventures of the beautiful titular character is now available in a brand new English-language adaptation. In Book 1 (first collected in 1964), Barbarella’s spaceship breaks down, she finds herself trapped on the planet Lythion. There, she has a series of adventurous, and bawdy, encounters with a variety of strange beings, from robots to angels.In Book 2, "Wrath of the Minute-Eater" (first published in 1974), Barbarella’s traveling Circus Delirium enters another dimension, led by the mysterious and alluring aquaman, Narval, whose machinations catapult Barbarella & Co. into a complex battle for the planet Spectra.Featuring a brand new, contemporary English-language adaptation by writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Marvel’s "Captain Marvel," "Avengers Assemble," Dark Horse’s "Ghost," Image’s "Pretty Deadly").
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August 2010Eye of Scota: Cinaed
Out of Print
by Serena Yates, DWS Photography
Worried that his planet is slipping into moral decay, the High Priest of Dálriata sends a healer priest to retrieve more magical Slànach Stones, the Council of Priests’ quickly dwindling source of power. Cináed MacAlpin agrees to undertake the quest despite his misgivings, hoping a successful mission will relieve the pressure upon him to heal only the worthy.But finding the Stones is no simple task. Cináed must travel to the mystical Eye of Scota, a passageway through space that leads back to Earth, and the supposed source of the Stones. There he meets Tadeo Banderas, a spaceship captain marooned at the Eye. They discover that the spark of energy between them may hold the key to Dálriata’s future.Does Cináed have the courage to bring home the truth that the power to save his world is found in forgotten laws and his bond with another man? ;
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What do you say
by Lawrence Schimel / Thiago Lopes
What do you say? These magic words are the keyto any adventure – “please” and “thank you”. What do you say when you ask the king for permission to play in his castle's maze? And what do you say when a bear lets you hibernate in its den until springtime? And when you ask some aliens to take you in their spaceship on a journey round the galaxy, what do you say? This picture book for very young readers asks alternating questions, whose response is "please" or "thank you". The pattern breaks down at the end of the book: What do you say when someone reads you your favorite book? What do you mean "Read it again"? All right, but first, what do you say?
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February 2018La marca de Odín: El camino a Valhalla
by Xavier Marcé
Jack Preston and the survivors of the #SevillaDisaster try to put their lives back together and put the pieces of the puzzle together. Why did they attack them? Who are these aliens and their saviors? Is Earth still in danger? Who is behind the mysterious disappearances after the battle? Is everything connected? Meanwhile, Luis will wake up in the Valhalla spaceship confused and surrounded by strangers who treat him as if he were a god reborn. He will have to undertake a long way through the galaxy. An epic that will lead him to discover not only who the Order of the Valkyries, the Borean Federation and the terrible Hekkar are, but who he really is and what his role is in saving humankind before the end of times, before Ragnarok. The second installment of the amazing transmedia literary saga of Mark of Odin, which has managed to reach more than one hundred twennty thousands readers around the world, is now available. Road to Valhalla continues the epic adventure shortly after the events that mark the end of The Awakening. Are you ready to embark on this amazing journey and join the thousands of #MarkedforOdin who have already done so? If you do, you should know that the next book in the series, Ragnarok, is now available as well.
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May 2013The Challenge (Rystani Warrior, Book 1)
by Susan Kearney
Domination. Desire. Destiny. He rules a future in which women are helpless, obedient, and always willing. She comes from a past in which a woman’s strength, brains, and courage are unquestioned. The challenge between them is timeless. Secret Service agent Tessa Camen took a bullet meant for the president. She regains consciousness three hundred years in the future on a spaceship, naked in the arms of Kahn, a fierce warlord from the planet Rystan. He’s been expecting her. Tessa was whisked forward in time because her fighting abilities include a psychic talent like none other. Only she can defeat an enemy who threatens Earth. The fate of her home hangs in the balance. Once again, she’s called on to serve and protect her nation. In Kahn’s world, women are meant to be ruled but also protected. He can seduce Tessa, but can he own her heart and mind? Can he put aside his beliefs about women to help her train for a brutal intergalactic test, The Challenge? If she loses, so does Earth. Tessa and Kahn are caught in a war of wills set in a future where survival is a skill, power is an aphrodisiac, and love is a challenge that could destroy everything they cherish.
