New Releases by Paul Cornell

More than any other series, THE AVENGERS typified the Swinging Sixties - beginning in 1961 with Patrick Macnee starring with Ian Hendry in a grainy, realistic spy thriller, and ending in 1969 with Macnee and the glamorous Linda Thorson blasting off into space in a surreal episode appropriately entitled ''Bizarre''. Meanwhile we had seen the memorable Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg in roles unusually progressive for British television. THE NEW AVENGERS in the mid-seventies reflected changing times but retained the essence of the show - as Macnee returned to play alongside another strong, independent heroine in the form of Joanna Lumley''s Purdey. And then there was the film... THE AVENGERS DOSSIER is a uniquely comprehensive yet humorous survey of all the show''s incarnations. As well as a remarkably detailed episode guide to both series - even covering the kinkiness factor and champagne count in both - this volume gives behind the scenes insights and revelations about every aspect of the programme. The film and its production are examined, and critical essays look at the history behind the cult.

STAR TREK is one of the world''s most popular and enduring science fiction franchises, spanning decades'' worth of TV, film, comics, books and more. This book - originally published just as DEEP SPACE NINE was first being produced - analyses the rebirth and renaissance of the series in the nineteen eighties and nineties. Along with masses of factual information - plot synopses, cast and crew and, uniquely, British transmission dates - this Programme Guide casts a gently critical eye over the series'' continuity (and lack of it) and lingers over the moments of humour (intentional and otherwise). In sum, this is a light-hearted, detailed and affectionate overview of the revitalised version of the classic STAR TREK. Please note that it has not been updated since its original publication.

On the road to Alba Sarum, the Demon Knights learn the tale of Madame Xanadu and Etrigan, and the twisted love they share. But even more twists abound as the Knights arrive to an assassinated Merlin! Now they must travel to fabled land of Avalon in search of a way to revive their legendary wizard. But what they find on the way is a threat more dangerous than they could have expected and a betrayal from one of their own!

When the Ninth Doctor lands in the town of Kennet, he finds that something is terribly wrong. The people are scared. They don''t like going out at night, they don''t like making too much noise, and they certainly don''t like strangers asking questions. What alien force has invaded the town and why is it watching barmaid Alison Cheney? The Ninth Doctor is sardonic, witty, compassionate, and tired of how foolish humans can be. He has lived through things his predecessors never dreamed of but has difficulty with things that those before him have taken for granted. He has secrets that may put him, Alison, and the whole world in danger. The Doctor is helped by his new military liaison Major Kennet and his Royal Green Jacket troops. Starting with a small community under threat, this Doctor Who story takes in the entire world, from New Zealand to India, Siberia to the USA, and cosmic expanses beyond. Originally published in 2004.

A writer of the acclaimed modern incarnation of Doctor Who begins a nail-biting contemporary dark fantasy series

The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder face multiple threats and villains new and old, including the mysterious White Knight, the villain Absence and the renegade Robin of the past, Jason Todd—in stories written by creators Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS,''Doctor Who''), Pete Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, NIGHTWING) and Judd Winick (BRIGHTEST DAY: GENERATION LOST, BATMAN).

The monster known as Doomsday is on a mission to kidnap every superhero who wears an "S," leaving Superman, Steel, Superboy, and Supergirl to discover the secret behind his attacks before it is too late for them.

A collection of some of the best original short fiction published on Tor.com in 2012. Includes stories by Elizabeth Bear, Adam Troy Castro, Paul Cornell, Kathryn Cramer, Brit Mandelo, Pat Murphy, Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Rachel Swirsky, and Gene Wolfe. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Which is harder: seeing your own future -- or truly knowing your past? A science fiction tale of Christmases past and yet to come. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he''ll do anything - anything - to get that power back. Bucklein for a greatest hits tour of the DCU''s most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON). Collects ACTION COMICS#896-900, SECRET SIX #29 and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #13.

Solaris Rising 1.5 continues the exciting new series of SF anthologies from Solaris and editor Ian Whates, with an exclusive ebook! An anthology of nine short stories from some of the most exciting names in science fiction today. From both sides of the Atlantic – and further afield – these nine great writers offer you everything from a mystery about the nature of the universe to an inexplicable transmission to everyone on Earth, and from engineered giant spiders to Venetian palaces in space. So settle in, and enjoy yet more proof of the extraordinary breadth and depth of contemporary SF. Featuring Adam Roberts, Aliette de Bodard, Gareth L. Powell, Mike Resnick, Sarah Lotz, Phillip Vine, Tanith Lee, Paul Cornell, Paul di Filippo.

Set in the Dark Ages of the DC Universe, a barbarian horde is massing to crush civilization. It''s fallen to Madame Xanadu and Jason Blood, the man with a monster inside him, to stand in their way_though the demon Etrigan has no interest in protecting anyone or anything other than himself! It''ll take more than their own power to stop an army fueled by bloodlust and dark sorcery, and some very surprising heroes_and villains_will have no choice but to join the fray! This volume collect issues #1-7 of DEMON KNIGHTS, part of the DC Comics„The New 52 event.

As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, Stormwatch returns, but this time to the DC Universe! Jack Hawksmoor, Midnighter, Apollo, The Engineer and Martian Manhunter comprise a dangerous super human police force whose existence is kept secret from the world. Collected here, this covert team of sci-fi Super Heroes must not only battle the Earth''s moon, but find a way to hide its monstrous metamorphosis from the rest of the Earth!

When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he''ll do anything to get that power back. Buckle up for a greatest hits tour of the DCU''s most wanted as Lex Luthor begins an epic quest for power, all brought to you by writer Paul Cornell (Dr. Who, Captain Britain and MI-13) and artist Pete Woods (WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON).

Just as Gotham City has Batman and Robin, London has Knight and Squire - the British heroes and frequent allies of The Dark Knight. In a secret bar within the city where magic is used to keep the peace, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their days. But what happens when the magical barriers that prevent fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to save both friend and foe in this tale from hot writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS) and up-and-coming artist Jimmy Broxton (THE UNWRITTEN).

Batman and Robin have found The Absence, but a deathtrap awaits them. How do you prove a negative? How do you escape nothing? When there''s nothing at the center of a life, madness can stick its claws in! ''The Absence'' Part 3.

The Black Ring'' part 1! Writer Paul Cornell (''Doctor Who,'' BATMAN & ROBIN) begins his ACTION COMICS run with an arc starring Superman''s greatest enemy, Lex Luthor! When Lex Luthor finally regained control of LexCorp, he thought he had everything he wanted. But in BLACKEST NIGHT, he briefly became an Orange Lantern and got a taste of true power. Now he''ll do anything to get that power back.

Lex Luthor finds himself literally at Death''s door, which leads to a fascinating look not only into the mind of one of the all-time greatest villains, but also at what Death means in the DC Universe. Featuring Death of the Endless from Neil Gaiman''s SANDMAN! ''The Black Ring'' part 5.

The last place Lex Luthor expected his quest for the Black Lantern energy to take him was Arkham Asylum—specifically to the cell of The Joker! Get ready for a one-of-a-kind confrontation between comics'' two greatest villains as told by Paul Cornell and Pete Woods! ''The Black Ring'' part 8.

Lex Luthor comes to blows with one of the oldest beings on Earth: the immortal Vandal Savage. Can Lex outthink and outplan a man with centuries of advantage? ''The Black Ring'' part 6.

Lex Luthor''s all-consuming quest for power leads him straight into conflict with Deathstroke, the Terminator! What happens when the DCU''s most ingenious mastermind meets its most lethal killer? The answer comes in the frozen wastelands of the Antarctic! ''The Black Ring'' part 3.

Lex Luthor is a pro at breaking man''s laws, but when he leads a raid on one of Gorilla Grodd''s bases and breaks The Law of the Jungle, can he make it out alive or will he become Grodd''s latest meal? The answer may surprise you and leads into an unexpected guest appearance! ''The Black Ring'' part 4.

The new villain known as the Absence has come for Batman and Robin! Our heroes start to realize the scale of the horror they''re protecting Bruce Wayne from. The Absence is on a mission, and it can only end in fire and destruction! ''The Absence'' Part 2.

Paul Cornell joins BATMAN AND ROBIN for ''The Absence'' Part 1. Dick and Damian head into the murky depths of Bruce Wayne''s past to protect him from whoever has stolen the corpse of his old girlfriend, Una Nemo!

This book shows beginning users how to manage their data using one of the world’s most popular programs - Excel — without investing time and money in complex databases such as Access. We’ve written and organized the book for readers who know something about Excel but nothing about databases. We provide quick start solutions, step-by-step exercises, try-it-out sections, troubleshooting, and best practices solutions.

*Practical step-by-step tutorials and business examples guide the reader through everything they need to know about Pivot Tables. *This book focuses specifically on Pivot Tables where most books only include a section on them. Since many users find Pivot Tables very challenging, the single focus of this book offers an accessible but full tutorial on this important part of Excel. *Paul Cornell works at Microsoft and has a long career writing about Office and Excel for Power Users, who are the audience he is now writing for in this new book.

The lives of five people collide: a woman who can read anything, from body language to the shape of a city; a pilot from the future; a spy; a killer; and a head without a body. The end of the world is coming, and only they can stop it. Their journey reaches back to the days of the New Testament, and forward to the end of time.

"April, 1914. The inhabitants of the little Norfolk town of Farringham are enjoying an early summer, unaware that war is on the way. Amongst them is Dr. John Smith, a short, middle aged history teacher from Aberdeen. He''s having a hard time with his new post as house master at Hulton Academy for Boys, a school dedicated to producing military officers. Bernice Summerfield is enjoying her holiday in the town, getting over the terrible events that befell her in France. But then she meets a future Doctor, and things start to get dangerous very quickly. With the Doctor she knows gone, and only a suffragette and an elderly rake for company, can Benny fight off a vicious alien attack? And will Dr. Smith be able to save the day?" -- Page 4 of cover.