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This book is a collection of short stories and a companion volume to the famous work "The Martian Chronicles" by science fiction master Ray Bradbury. It contains 18 Bradbury's Mars stories written in the 1960s and 1970s, continuing the fantastic imagination and poetic style of "The Martian Chronicles". "The Martian Chronicles" focuses on the first encounter between humans and Mars, while this book focuses on depicting humans' in-depth exploration after adapting to the Martian environment, the conflict between the two civilizations, and the identity dilemma, and adds narratives from the perspective of Martians. Some people are gradually assimilated by the Martian civilization, abandoning the inhabited towns and becoming dark-skinned and golden-eyed Martians... A fantastic and absurd drama is staged here. Mars is like a mirror, reflecting the deep fears and desires of human nature. At a time when topics such as space travel and Mars immigration are attracting more and more attention, this book not only echoes the science fiction classic "The Martian Chronicles", but also gives this theme a new connotation.

This book is one of the 007 collection series and was adapted into the movie "Goldfinger". In the novel, the rivalry between the two begins with Bond exposing Goldfinger's cheating. Bond approaches by playing golf and follows Goldfinger, discovering his crimes of gold smuggling. Bond was discovered by Goldfinger's slaves while trying to sneak into Goldfinger's gold processing factory to obtain evidence, and was unfortunately captured. After experiencing severe torture, Bond learned of Goldfinger's shocking plan to use biological and chemical weapons to carry out mass murder and steal the U. S. Treasury. How should Bond pass on the information while behind bars? Can he save tens of thousands of lives? Will the nuclear bomb that appears again in the 007 novel destroy everything? The suspenseful plot makes you extremely nervous.

"The Rules": He fought, drank, sold his soul, made pacts with the devil... But he was the greatest writer in the world. "A Room with a View": I focus on finding the devil in the dog's head, but never pay attention to the people around me. Is it a gift or the shame of a warlock? "A Small Price for Singing": "My Sixteenth Concerto," he said to me with a smile. The light in the cell was very dark, and I could just see him. "For now, I think it should be called an unfinished song." "Devil in a Bottle": Is the scroll in a bottle secretly stored in the Golden Scale Temple a good way to save the world or a Pandora's box? "A Place to Live": Will the young dragon-slaying boy turn into an evil dragon? Uncertain. But there are many smart people in the world who will try their best to keep them in captivity. "Stronger than the Sword": Another precious Roper language document is released! Let's take a look at what dynastic changes this place experienced before the fall of the empire. "My Beautiful Life": From the lowest to the most noble, how smooth is your life that has skyrocketed? No, there is a price to pay for cheating. "Born in Purple": A beggar becomes an emperor? No, this is a passerby who becomes the protagonist. "The Last Witness": If all terrible and abominable memories can be erased, then the person who keeps the memory will become the last witness.

Will the young dragon slayer turn into an evil dragon? Uncertain. But there are many smart people in the world who will try their best to keep them in captivity.

A "sci-fi semi-autobiography" by a Nobel Prize-winning female writer - What if you, as an adult, took in your adolescent self... "In high-rise residents, birds fly along invisible fixed routes between windows, and the flying birds cast curious and thoughtful glances , road traffic and the world are far below. I am not like this, I am the kind of person who always looks up and imagines what will happen at high places..." A global disaster has come to the world, the city is paralyzed, food is scarce, and citizens have moved to the suburbs, desolating the city. Children who grow wild form gangs in the concrete ruins and do evil. A woman left behind suddenly gained the ability to walk through walls. She took an adolescent girl and a puppy with her and insisted on being the last survivor here... This can also be said to be a fable about female growth and survival.

The world was finally destroyed by humans. A middle-aged woman lives alone in a cold apartment. A stranger appears in the living room and throws a girl and an ugly dog ​​to her. One day, the wall of her apartment opened automatically, and she walked in and witnessed the girl's past and a magical space... "Memoirs of a Survivor" is a famous fantasy novel by Nobel Prize-winning writer Doris Lessing. It has even been included in the book list of science fiction fans. However, the author himself said that this is a "arrogant dream autobiography".

Daenerys was surrounded by reality in her ideal dream, and was bruised all over. The Son of the Harpy was secretly obstructing the people of Meereen, and the people of Meereen were increasingly dissatisfied with her rule. Even the dragons she cared for began to lose control. And the vision of Queshi, the priestess of Asshai, also told her several prophecies, warning her that she had to worry about more than that...

This book is one of the 007 Collection Series (Second Series), which was adapted into the movie "The City Under the Sea". After two failed relationships, she was physically and mentally traumatized and fled all the way to a remote but well-decorated hotel. Unexpectedly, she accidentally fell into a tiger's den and was involved in a shocking conspiracy, which also put herself in danger. At the critical moment of life and death, a mysterious man code-named 007 rescued her like a god coming from heaven! He is charming, has superb marksmanship, and has a gentle and affectionate heart under his cold appearance. He can always avert danger in the most critical moments. After a night of lingering, he leaves without saying goodbye. What is his true identity? Will they meet again?

This book is one of the 007 Collection Series (Second Series), which was adapted into the movie "Thunderball". One day, the Devil's Party - a worldwide terrorist organization specializing in international cases of drugs, robbery, extortion and so on - intercepted two atomic bombs shipped from the United States to the United Kingdom and demanded 100 million pounds from the British Prime Minister, otherwise they would blow up major cities in the world within seven days. In desperation, the British sent Bond to the headquarters of the Devil's Party to find the whereabouts of the atomic bomb. Bond is once again in danger and embarks on an adventure to save the world.

In order to ease the conflict with the church, Cersei ignored the chaos in history and allowed the new Archbishop to reorganize the order's armed forces. However, she did not expect that this was actually a trap set by the Archbishop... Outside King's Landing, Cersei's brother Jaime captured the Riverrun Domain and ended the War of the Five Kings. In Westeros, where the overall situation seemed to have been decided, undercurrents were quietly surging. After you sing, I will appear again - who will be the final winner?

Harry Potter's life changed forever on his eleventh birthday when Rubeus Hagrid, a giant with black beetle-like eyes, brought him a letter and a lot of shocking news. Harry Potter is not an ordinary boy, he is a little wizard. An extraordinary adventure is about to begin...

An anti-corruption masterpiece as wonderful as "In the Name of the People"! It has been adapted into the TV series "Loyalty", directed by Hu Mei and starring Zhang Guoli, Jiao Huang, Liu Bei and others. "Made in China", "The Righteous Way of the World", and "Wealth of the World" form Zhou Meisen's trilogy that panoramically reflects my country's contemporary reform life. These three works have magnificent structures, varied perspectives, and exciting stories that are shocking. "Made in China" focuses on the reform of the political system and describes a war between comrades through the handover of a municipal leadership team. It describes a magnificent and touching story that happened within ten days in Pingyang, an economically developed city. It interweaves the thoughts and struggles, dedication and sacrifice, emotions and destiny of three levels of characters: high-level leaders represented by Jiang Chaolin and Gao Changhe, middle-level cadres such as Tian Liye and He Zhuoxiao, and ordinary people at the bottom of society such as Tian Liting and Li Baobao.

An epic masterpiece of Chinese classical vernacular novels comparable to "Dream of Red Mansions". It is an encyclopedic novel that thoroughly describes ancient Chinese officialdom. It has been translated into English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and other languages, and has spread at home and abroad. An encyclopedia-style novel that thoroughly describes the officialdom of ancient China: the arrogant Confucian scholar who drinks from a gold cup, the rebellious talented woman who escapes from marriage alone, the famous gay friend who loves masculinity, the true Confucian sage who lives in the mountains and forests, the crying boy who clings to scientific examinations, the fake poet who cheats and cheats, the ethical fanatic who persuades women to sacrifice their husbands, the simple and progressive filial son turns into a greedy and hypocritical despicable person...

The novel takes Atlanta and a nearby plantation as the story setting, depicting the life of American southerners before and after the Civil War. The work depicts the images of many southerners of that era, of which Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley, Melanie and others who occupy the central position are typical representatives. Their customs and etiquette, words and deeds, spiritual concepts, and political attitudes, through the love entanglement of Scarlett and Rhett Butler as the main line, successfully reproduced the Civil War led by Lincoln and the social life of the southern United States.

Hand of the King Jon Arryn died mysteriously. King Robert Baratheon of the Seven Kingdoms personally visited Winterfell, hoping that Ned Stark, Lord of the North, could serve as the new Prime Minister and work together to govern the kingdom. Ned was hesitant and reluctantly agreed to help his friend. At the same time, the extinct creatures in ancient legends began to make plans to return to this ancient continent...

This book is one of the 007 Collection Series (Second Series), which was adapted into the movie "Thunder Valley". In this Bond's final adventure novel, the talented Ian Fleming reveals for you a thrilling story full of oriental charm - a place of sensory stimulation and joy, cruel killing and torture - a paradise for suicides, a castle of death. The place is densely covered with volcanic craters, splashing lava, venomous snakes and beasts everywhere, and full of poisonous and deadly plants. Even the most gorgeous flowers may be deadly weapons. These flowers and plants surround a mysterious lake, and the most common people in this lake are piranhas. However, the most touching part is the soft and agile Vicky Suzuki, so beautiful and touching - he is Bond's new love interest. Now enter Bond's fateful journey to the East and face death!

This book is one of the 007 collection series, which was adapted into the movie "Diamonds". A shocking case caused by a diamond. The smuggling gang has many tricks and plans to destroy the world. See how Bond goes through life and death and turns the tide.

The founding heroes of the past are now victims of power. Joffrey's inheritance was questioned, and the nobles pretended to be king. Robb Stark, the heir to Winterfell, marched south to avenge his father, while Robert's younger brother Renly continued to press King's Landing from the south. The entire continent of Westeros has been plunged into flames of war, and no one can be spared...

"My Mother's Notes" is the private diary of the Japanese writer Yasushi Inoue and the original work of the popular movie "My Mother's Notes". The book records that Inoue Yasu grew up estranged from his parents due to the war. After his father passed away, he and his siblings took over the care of his elderly mother. However, his mother's Alzheimer's disease became increasingly serious and she lost her memory step by step. For ten years, Yasushi Inoue recorded the life of his mother who suffered from Alzheimer's disease from the age of 80 to 90. He observed and narrated calmly and delicately, trying to preserve the gradually blurred memories for his mother. In the step-by-step recording and companionship, he also regained his love for his mother. At the same time, readers can clearly read his interpretation of "living" and his care for life. This book is hailed as the highest masterpiece of "family love". It awakens people's renewed concern for family affection, awakens people's attention to their aging parents and their emotions, and looks at the connection between aging, amnesia, death and family affection with truly in-depth love and rationality. It goes beyond ordinary family records and has universal significance of human love and compassion.

Stannis, the second brother of the late King Robert, proclaimed the king with the support of the Lord of the Narrow Sea and the priestess Melisandre, and started a life-and-death showdown with his younger brother Renly, who also proclaimed himself king. Which of the two brothers will win the favor of fate and win in this fratricidal dispute? Does a blood-red comet in the sky herald the coming of destruction and catastrophe...

"China's Sherlock Holmes": the legendary story of Detective Dee Renjie. "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" successfully created "China's Sherlock Holmes" and was translated into and published in many foreign languages, leaving a significant mark in the history of cultural exchanges between China and the world. The translated version of "The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" was translated by Zhang Ling, who has studied Gao Luopei for many years and wrote annotations and postscripts that are both academic and readable. It is currently the only version on the market that has been independently translated by one person. The set includes "The Golden Case", "The Lakeside Case", "The Bronze Bell Case", "The Maze Case", "The Iron Nail Case", "The Lacquer Screen Case", "Chaoyun Temple", "The Red Mansion Case", "The Royal Pearl Case", "Collection of Broken Cases", "Purple Cloud Temple", "Liu Garden Picture", "Guangzhou Case", "Necklace Case" and "Mid-Autumn Case", a total of 15 volumes. Each volume is equipped with illustrations created by Gao Luopei himself, full of ancient charm and pleasing to the eye. "The Case of Di Renjie of the Tang Dynasty" has been adapted into movies and TV series many times in recent years. Compared with the historical Tang Dynasty politician Di Renjie, the legendary "Detective Di Renjie" has left a deeper impression on the public.

This book is part of the 007 Collection Series (Second Series), which was adapted into a movie of the same name. During this adventure, James Bond encounters the ruthless cult leader Mr. Big, a ruthless Harlem villain who uses voodoo to control his criminal empire and is SMERSH's top American executive. Mr. Big smuggled British pirate gold from a remote Jamaican island to New York and transferred the proceeds to Moscow. With terrifying witchcraft and extremely brutal killings, Bond faces the most dangerous enemy ever. With the help of Mr. Big's beautiful and mysterious Creole prophet, Lady Cards and Bond's old friend Felix Wright, 007 dives into the depths of the ocean to find the only chance to solve the crisis...

Tom Hiddleston stars in the original British drama of the same name. Veteran Jonathan Pine is not a fan of violence. Faced with the tragic death of his lover, he chose to escape from the sad place. Now, he is a night shift manager, his pale eyes are subtle and gentle, and he seems to have left the bloody past behind - but when he sees arms dealer Richard Roper swaggering into the hotel lobby, this time, he grasps the arrow of revenge handed to him by fate. Intelligence officers in Whitehall and Washington were shocked to discover that behind the quiet and indifferent personality of this non-staff agent, there was actually all the madness... And their plan to bring down Roper also slipped into an uncontrollable situation in the struggle between many parties... Le Carré's writing not only paid tribute to the thrilling and romantic tradition of spy novels, but also looked directly at the ultimate moral dilemma of intelligence work: If I am "one of us", if I am required to obey any instructions, then - is "obedience" an excuse to escape from myself? Who exactly is "we"?

"The Witches of Salem" premiered in 1953. The script was written based on a case of persecution of "witchcraft" that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts, North America between 1692 and 1693. At the beginning of the play, Betty, the daughter of Pastor Barris of Salem, was frightened while dancing with her companions, causing her to fall into a trance and become ill. At the same time, Rose, the daughter of the Putnams in town, also fell ill. Rumors spread in the villages and towns about the emergence of witchcraft. Parris's niece Abigail is also one of the dancing girls. She works as a maid in Proctor's house. She was kicked out of the house by the hostess because she seduced the male master. She had a grudge against Sister Proctor. The girls participating in the dance were worried about being regarded as witches. Under the leadership of Abigail, they confessed that they had seen many people with the devil. Those who were framed were imprisoned, the dancing girls turned into saints, and Abigail took the opportunity to frame Sister Proctor. Proctor was imprisoned, and when his life was threatened, he decided to confess his dealings with the devil, but the lieutenant governor forced him to confess publicly and confess other people who were with the devil. Unable to go against his conscience, Proctor was unwilling to betray his friends and soul in exchange for a humiliating existence, and finally went to the gallows resolutely.

"The Case of Di Gong of the Tang Dynasty" is a masterpiece written by the Dutch diplomat, sinologist and novelist Gloucester over a period of eighteen years. The book takes Di Renjie, a famous minister of the Tang Dynasty in China, as the protagonist, and tells his legendary experience of solving cases as an official and eliminating harm to the people. The plot of the investigation in the book is treacherous, the mystery and judgment are thought-provoking, and the details are well verified. It not only depicts the image of Di Renjie who is upright, but also outlines the style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. This masterpiece has been translated into many languages ​​and has been well received by readers from all over the world. It has remained popular for decades. The complete set includes 14 medium-length novels, 2 medium-length novels, and 8 short stories. They are divided into 6 volumes according to the geographical location where the cases occurred, namely "Penglai Chapter", "Hanyuan Chapter", "Puyang Chapter 1", "Puyang Chapter 2", "Lanfang Chapter" and "Sifang Chapter".

This book is part of the 007 Collection Series (Second Series), which was adapted into a movie of the same name. In this novel, Bond, as the Queen's secret agent, once again confronts his old rival Blofeld, the leader of the Devil's Party. Blofeld built a sanatorium on a snowy mountain. On the surface, it was an ordinary high-end sanatorium with beautiful scenery and first-class services. But in fact, it was an important base for Blofeld's plan to control the world. Blofeld conspired to carry out an ambitious plan to control the world, which was to inject the virus into female patients and send 12 beauties of different nationalities to carry the virus to different corners of the world without their knowledge, thus controlling the world. Can Bond once again crush Blofeld's conspiracy and save the world on the top of the snowy mountain?

Do you also have an obsession? Obviously it can't be realized, but I still want to do it! Nominated for the Nobel Prize three times, this is the masterpiece of literary genius Yukio Mishima. "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" is Yukio Mishima's masterpiece. It was created in 1956. It is based on real events and tells the story of how the stuttering and ugly young Mizoguchi embarked on the path of burning down the Golden Pavilion Temple. The splendid Kinkakuji Temple is incomparably beautiful and always aloft. It is a dream that the ugly young monk with low self-esteem can never reach and cannot give up. The obsession of not getting what he wants makes him painful and crazy. In the flames that burn everything, will beauty go to destruction or eternity? There is a Golden Pavilion Temple in each of us. It is the dream and belief that we desperately desire even though we know it is impossible. The more banal and boring life is, the more beautiful it becomes.

"The Narrow Gate" is one of the masterpieces of French Nobel Prize winner Gide. It tells a love tragedy. Jerome and his cousin Alyssa have been childhood sweethearts, secretly in love with each other, and their love has been supported by the people around them. With all their innocence and enthusiasm, they only want to become better people for each other. But the deeper the love, the less she can tolerate any imperfection in real life, especially when Alyssa witnesses her mother eloping with others and her sister living a dull and loveless married life, and the more she cannot bear any obstacles that hinder the path to perfect charity. She even regards her own existence as the biggest obstacle for Jerome to pass through the "narrow gate" and approach God. So she turned to crazy religious beliefs. In order to allow her lover to reach the other side of heaven more freely and obtain something "better" than the ordinary happiness that love can give, she chose to escape and eventually died alone.