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32 chapters across 32 books

True Names (1984)Vernor Vinge

Chapter 3

This section contains the copyright and publication information for Vernor Vinge's 'True Names,' including legal disclaimers about the fictitious nature of the characters and restrictions on reproduction. It also credits the author, artist, and afterword writer, situating the work in its 1984 publication context.

Crypto (2001)Steven Levy

Preamble

The chapter 'Preamble' from Steven Levy's 'Crypto' serves as the publication and copyright information section for the book. It details the publishing houses involved, copyright ownership, and legal restrictions on reproduction and distribution of the book's content. This chapter establishes the legal framework protecting the intellectual property of the author and publisher.

The Sheep Look Up (1972)John Brunner

Chapter 16

This chapter contains the backmatter of the book, including copyright information, legal disclaimers, and publication details. It clarifies the fictional nature of the work and provides credits for cover design and publishing. No narrative content or plot developments are present.

Mirror Dance (1994)Lois McMaster Bujold

Preamble

The chapter titled 'Preamble' serves as the front matter for 'Mirror Dance' by Lois McMaster Bujold, containing copyright information, publication details, and acknowledgments. It establishes the fictional nature of the work and credits contributors such as the cover artist and the dedicatee. No narrative content or plot elements are presented in this section.

A Memory Called Empire (2019)Arkady Martine

Chapter 40

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine, including legal disclaimers, publication details, and ISBN numbers. It does not include narrative content or plot events.

The Planet on the Table (1986)Kim Stanley Robinson

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter serves as the formal introductory section of Kim Stanley Robinson's 'The Planet on the Table,' establishing the book's fictional nature and copyright details. It clarifies that all characters and events are fictional and provides publication information, including copyright, printing, and ISBN data.

The Graveyard Book (2009)Neil Gaiman

Chapter 15

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman, including details about text and illustration rights, permissions, and restrictions on reproduction and distribution. It does not contain narrative content or plot events.

All Clear (2010)Connie Willis

Chapter 2

This chapter serves as the front matter and legal disclaimer for the novel "All Clear" by Connie Willis. It clarifies that the work is fictional, with all characters, events, and locations being products of the author's imagination, and includes copyright and publication information. The chapter also provides classification data and publisher trademarks.

Lilith's Brood (1989)Octavia E. Butler

Chapter 2

This chapter contains only the copyright and publication information for 'Lilith's Brood' by Octavia E. Butler, including disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work and legal restrictions on reproduction. It does not include any narrative content or events from the story itself.

Artificial Life: How Computers Are Transforming Our Understanding of Evolution and the Future of Life (2001)Steven Levy

Preamble

The chapter titled 'Preamble' contains the publication and copyright information for Steven Levy's book 'Artificial Life: How Computers Are Transforming Our Understanding of Evolution and the Future of Life.' It outlines the publisher's details, copyright restrictions, and legal notices regarding reproduction and distribution of the book's content. No substantive content related to artificial life or evolution is presented in this chapter.

Blue Remembered Earth (2012)Alastair Reynolds

Chapter 50

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for 'Blue Remembered Earth' by Alastair Reynolds, including legal notices and disclaimers. It does not include narrative content or thematic elements from the story itself.

Bones of the Earth (2004)Michael Swanwick

Chapter 27

This chapter contains only the copyright and publication information for 'Bones of the Earth' by Michael Swanwick. It clarifies that the work is fictional and protects the publisher's rights regarding reproduction and distribution.

The Probability Broach (1980)L. Neil Smith

Chapter 38

This chapter contains only the front matter and copyright information for 'The Probability Broach' by L. Neil Smith, including publication details, copyright notices, and disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work. No narrative content or plot elements are presented here.

Contact (1986)Carl Sagan

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter of 'Contact' by Carl Sagan primarily consists of the book's copyright information, dedication, and table of contents. It establishes the fictional nature of the work, credits the author and publisher, and offers a dedication to a future generation, setting a tone of hope and responsibility. No narrative events occur, but the dedication hints at themes of legacy and progress.

Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to Do About It (2012)Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake

Chapter 38

This chapter contains only copyright and publication information for the book "Cyber War" by Richard A. Clarke and Robert K. Knake. It outlines the legal restrictions on reproducing or distributing the text and provides bibliographic details such as copyright date and ISBN. No substantive content related to cyber warfare is presented in this section.

High-Rise (1975)J. G. Ballard

Chapter 34

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for J.G. Ballard's novel 'High-Rise,' including details about the publisher, edition, and legal rights. It also includes disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work and restrictions on reproduction and distribution.

In Alien Flesh (1986)Gregory Benford

Chapter 3

This chapter contains only the copyright and publication information for Gregory Benford's novel 'In Alien Flesh.' It establishes the legal and publishing context of the work but does not include any narrative content or thematic development.

Infomocracy (2016)Malka Older

Chapter 31

This chapter does not contain narrative content but instead includes the closing sections of the book 'Infomocracy' by Malka Older, such as copyright information, publication details, and disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work. It serves as the formal conclusion to the text, providing legal and bibliographic data.

Red Moon (2018)Kim Stanley Robinson

Chapter 2

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for Kim Stanley Robinson's novel 'Red Moon.' It outlines the legal disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work, copyright ownership, publication details, and contact information for permissions and author events. There are no narrative or thematic elements presented in this chapter.

The Fatal Shore (1987)Robert Hughes

Chapter 11

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for Robert Hughes' book 'The Fatal Shore,' including legal restrictions on reproduction and distribution, publication details, and acknowledgments related to the book's production. It does not contain narrative content or thematic exposition related to the book's subject matter.

The Cross of Fire (1977)Barry N. Malzberg

Chapter 8

This chapter contains only the copyright and publication information for Barry N. Malzberg's 'The Cross of Fire.' It outlines the legal rights, publication details, and disclaimers regarding the fictional nature of the work, without presenting any narrative content or thematic material.

Station Eleven (2014)Emily St John Mandel

Chapter 75

This chapter contains the publication and copyright information for Emily St John Mandel's novel 'Station Eleven,' including details about its first editions in the USA, Canada, and the UK, as well as legal notices regarding reproduction and permissions. It also includes acknowledgments for the author photo, cover photograph, design credits, and an excerpt permission from a poem by Czeslaw Milosz.

The Final Programme (2016)Michael Moorcock

Chapter 2

This chapter contains the publication and copyright information for Michael Moorcock's novel 'The Final Programme,' including edition details, legal disclaimers, and acknowledgments. It does not include narrative content or plot events but serves as the formal front matter of the book.

The Remaking of Sigmund Freud (1985)Barry N. Malzberg

Chapter 21

This chapter contains only copyright and publication information for 'The Remaking of Sigmund Freud' by Barry N. Malzberg. It details the legal rights, publication history, and disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work, without any narrative content or thematic exploration.

Trump Sky Alpha (2023)Mark Doten

Chapter 3

This chapter contains the front matter and copyright information for 'Trump Sky Alpha' by Mark Doten, including publication details, copyright notices, acknowledgments of funding sources, and disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work. It also includes credits for cover design and image, as well as licensing information for included graphics.

The Phantom Tollbooth (1961)Norton Juster

Preamble

This chapter, titled 'Preamble,' is not a narrative segment but rather a bibliographic and copyright notice for 'The Phantom Tollbooth.' It details publication information, copyright dates, trademarks, and cataloging data, providing formal legal and distribution context for the book.

The Science Of Storytelling (1872)Unknown

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter primarily serves as the copyright and publication information for 'The Science of Storytelling' by William Storr. It details the publishing rights, legal restrictions on reproduction and distribution, and credits for design and authorship, establishing the formal and legal framework for the eBook edition.

The Star Fraction (1995)Kim Stanley Robinson

Chapter 71

This chapter serves as a legal and publishing disclaimer for the novel, clarifying that all characters, organizations, and events are fictional. It also provides copyright information and publication details for 'The Star Fraction' and related works by Ken MacLeod.

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962)Thomas S. Kuhn

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter of Thomas S. Kuhn's 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions' primarily contains bibliographic and publication information about the book and its author. It introduces Kuhn's academic background and lists various editions, ISBNs, and publication details, but does not delve into the substantive content or arguments of the work itself.

Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software (2020)Nadia Eghbal

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter primarily consists of publication and copyright information for 'Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software' by Nadia Eghbal. It includes details about the publisher, design credits, and the book's ISBN, but does not contain substantive content or thematic discussion related to the book's subject matter.

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (2019)Shoshana Zuboff

Preamble

This chapter, titled 'Preamble,' primarily contains the copyright and publication information for Shoshana Zuboff's 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.' It outlines the legal protections for the author's intellectual property, permissions for use, and bibliographic details, but does not present substantive thematic or conceptual content related to the book's arguments or ideas.

Too Like the Lightning (2016)Ada Palmer

Chapter 54

This chapter contains the copyright and publication information for Ada Palmer's novel 'Too Like the Lightning.' It clarifies that the work is fictional and provides details about the book's edition, publisher, and legal disclaimers.