"The Master of the Shell" by Talbot Baines Reed is a captivating children's literature classic that unfolds as a thrilling school story set in a British boarding school. Through a riveting adventure, Reed navigates the complexities of friendship, honor, and loyalty in a coming-of-age tale filled with intrigue and secrets. Set within the hallowed halls of the boarding school, the narrative follows the character development of its young protagonists as they grapple with moral dilemmas and navigate the challenges of adolescence. Reed skillfully weaves together themes of friendship and loyalty, instilling important moral lessons that resonate with readers of all ages. As the plot unfolds, secrets are uncovered, and the characters are drawn deeper into a web of intrigue, testing their resolve and forging bonds of camaraderie. Against the backdrop of British literature, Reed paints a vivid portrait of school life, capturing the essence of youth and the timeless journey of self-discovery. Through its engaging narrative and rich character development, "The Master of the Shell" stands as a timeless testament to the power of friendship, honor, and the enduring lessons learned on the path to adulthood.

AI in the Movies analyses film representations of artificial intelligence, from their first emergence in the 1950s up to 2020. These strong or general artificial intelligences take different forms: some are digital AIs, some robot AIs, some move between material and digital forms. Some are indistinguishable from humans, and some have no material existence at all. Analysis of these representations demonstrates filmmakers eroding the division between human and AI, by presenting character doubles, narrative parallels and eventually, identities in which the biological and artificial overlap and intersect in new hybrid forms.The book identifies the aspects of AI science that fascinate filmmakers and outlines the key themes and tropes in AI film, including parent-child relationships, the female robot, human-AI doubles, parallels and hybrids, and AI death and mortality.

Young empath, Violet Hunter, and her crafty Grand Master, Athanor Griffin, tackle the villains threatening civilization. Their worst enemy rampages across the galaxy, while blocked portals prevent normal interplanetary communications. Compounding their problems, half the Grand Masters on the Council vow to eliminate Violet. To restore peace, Violet and Athanor embark on a hazardous quest for a weapon hidden by the ancient psychic masters on one of four planets. But, the weapon proves elusive, dangers lurk in the ancient sites, and new alliances forged with bizarre entities may not suffice to foil their enemies and save the galaxy. Reminiscent of science fiction stories by Frank Herbert and Andre Norton, this rollercoaster adventure offers weird characters and deadly horrors balanced by lighthearted moments. Grand Master’s Mate is Book 3 of the Grand Master’s Trilogy.