[PDF] Tales Of Superhuman Powers eBook

Author : Csenge Virág Zalka
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 28,65 MB
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0786477040

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Csenge Virag Zalka, a Hungarian storyteller, has collected 55 folktales from around the world about supernatural abilities like superhuman strength, invulnerability, flying, heightened senses, speed, invisibility, healing, agility, precognition, telepathy, fire manipulation, teleportation, water powers, and shifting. These tales represent powers that people have dreamed of, conjured up and strived for through the ages. Many of the powers are present in popular culture, making the superheroes who wield them the direct descendants of characters such as the princess who could see through walls or the invulnerable Isfandiyar. Zalka excluded stories about magic or about gods with divine powers, and focused on less well-known stories. She included information on similar heroes, the ability in the story, sources of the powers, the origin of the story, teachings in it, the recommended age group, sources, variants, and comments.

Author : Michael Henry Carroll
Publisher :
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 16,11 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Heroes
ISBN :

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Over a decade ago all the super humans disappeared. No one knew what happen to them. These stories center around realistic depictions of superhuman abilities manifesting in the world and the subsequent appearance of superheroes and villains. The first stories follow young adolescents as they become aware of their abilities and the danger that those powers may put them in.

Author : Christopher L. Bennett
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 38,74 MB
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765368867

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In the future, genetically engineered superhumans, inspired by classic Earth comic book heroes, fight to keep the peace in the wild and wooly space habitats of the Asteroid Belt

Author : Charlie J. Eskew
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781941360163

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Trapped in a dead-end job in his Ohio hometown, watching the girl of his dreams move on to a glamorous new life in a big city--Donald McDougal's aimlessness has held him back for a long time. When a lightning strike grants him superhuman powers, he jumps at his chance to finally be somebody. But the new abilities and the pursuit of superheroic fame come with a price tag, and it may not be one he can afford. This wry debut is at once a fanboy's homage to the history of superhero storytelling in America and a keen-eyed satire of those same stories, raising questions about race and privilege that are becoming impossible to ignore.

Author : T. M. Franklin
Publisher : Calava Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,46 MB
Release : 2019-01-07
Category :
ISBN : 9780998546896

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He's powerful.She's invisible.But that doesn't make it any easier to save the world. Beck Leighton's generally got three things on his mind: Classes, swim team, and finding a way to get his younger sister away from their drunken, abusive mother. Then Wren Galloway stumbles into his life and vanishes-literally-before his very eyes. And his life will never be the same. An ancient journal tells of a secret group called The Order-powerful warriors of legend who've protected humanity throughout history. It's a fantastical story, a tall tale handed down through the generations, but Beck and Wren quickly learn there's more to the myth than meets the eye. The Order is real. And they're destined to be a part of it. Super Powers is the second book in The New Super Humans, a thrilling contemporary fantasy series. If you like awesome powers, chilling villains, and heroes coming together to save the day, you'll love T.M. Franklin's exciting second installment. Buy Super Powers to continue the exhilarating adventure today

Author : Robert Stadnik
Publisher :
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 40,65 MB
Release : 2011-03-02
Category :
ISBN : 9781460970065

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In 1986, five children appeared in Southern California dressed as costumes superheroes. Calling themselves the Ultimate Powers Team (UPT), they were spotted throughout the city displaying superhuman powers. Thousands witnessed them in action, but no one ever captured them on film. Eighteen months after they first appeared, they mysteriously vanished and were never heard from again. With no audio or visual evidence to prove they existed, their sightings eventually became an urban legend. Now, 23 years later, a newspaper reporter has a chance to unravel the mystery, but he's not the only one. A clandestine agency has been quietly waiting and will stop at nothing to acquire the UPT for their own gains.

Author : Jeff Wise
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 12,89 MB
Release : 2009-12-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0230101801

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Ever since the phrase "fight or flight" was coined in the 1920s, the common understanding has been that the mind respond to danger in one of two ways - either fleeing in blind panic, or fighting through it. But as scientists unlock the secrets of the human brain, a more complex understanding of the fear response has emerged. It turns out that the ancient brain circuitry wired to process fear is also intricately tied to our ability to master new skills, and that the icy sensation of terror can actually enhance both our physical and our mental performance. Veteran science journalist Jeff Wise, who writes the "I'll Try Anything" column for Popular Mechanics, journeys into the heart of the primal force to find its hidden roots: Where does panic come from? How is it that some people can perform masterfully under pressure? How can we live a more courageous life? Reporting from the front lines of science, Wise takes us into labs where scientists are learning how we make decisions when confronted with physical peril, how time is perceived when the mind is on high alert, and how willpower succeeds or fails in controlling fear. Along the way, he illuminates the science with riveting stories of true-life danger and survival. We watch a woman defend herself from a mountain lion attack in a remote canyon; we witness couple desperately fighting to beat back an encircling wildfire; we see a pilot struggle to maintain control of his plane as its wing begins to detach. Full of amazing characters and cutting-edge science, Extreme Fear is an original and absorbing look at how we can raise the limits of human potential.

Author : Letras Mágicas
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,60 MB
Release : 2023-05-29
Category :
ISBN :

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Welcome to the exciting world of "Fantastic Adventures: 30 Tales of People with Superpowers"! Within these pages, you will immerse yourself in a universe full of magic, imagination, and extraordinary characters that will take you to incredible places. Imagine a world where people can fly, control fire, teleport, or possess superhuman strength. In this book, you will meet thirty boys and girls who have special powers, each with their own unique and exciting story to discover. We will accompany Sofia on her magical flight through the skies, while exploring the bravery of Pedro and his gift of controlling fire. We will delve into Ana's invisibility and uncover the astonishing power of Carlos' teleportation. We will also meet Marta and her superintelligence, Diego and his super strength, and Laura with her healing ability. But that is only the beginning. In each tale, you will dive into a new world of surprises, challenges, and exciting lessons. You will encounter characters who can communicate with animals, control dreams, manipulate the weather, and much more. Each story will invite you to explore the limits of imagination and remind you of the importance of believing in yourself and your own abilities. These stories will also teach us valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. You will discover how the power of imagination and creativity can unleash great changes and transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. So, get ready to embark on a journey filled with thrilling adventures. Let your imagination soar freely and dive into the pages of "Fantastic Adventures: 30 Tales of People with Superpowers." Each story will transport you to new worlds, awaken your curiosity, and remind you of the incredible potential you possess within.

Author : Amber Guerra
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 35,26 MB
Release : 2021-06-23
Category :
ISBN : 9780578941042

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Changing the world a child at a time. By learning to use the Real Super Powers we all have inside.

Author : Gardner Dozois
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 22,96 MB
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429957182

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Mind-expanding explorations of the future of the human form Our bodies and minds are malleable, and only the imagination is the limit to the possible improvements. From genetics to artificial enhancements, humanity will alter the course of its own evolution. Included here are more than twenty stories from the most imaginative writers in the field, including: Poul Anderson * James Blish * Eric Brown * Ted Chiang * Tony Daniel * Samuel R. Delany * Greg Egan * Joe Haldeman * Geoffrey A. Landis * Paul McAuley * Ian MacLeod * David Marusek * Tom Purdom * Robert Reed * Joanna Russ * Robert Silverberg * Brian Stableford * Bruce Sterling * Charles Stross * Michael Swanwick * Liz Williams * Gene Wolfe * Roger Zelazny