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Fire, ice, and physics : the science of Game of thrones / by Thompson, Rebecca C.,author.(CARDINAL)814428; Carroll, Sean,1966-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)544558;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Game of Thrones is a fantasy that features a lot of made-up science-fabricated climatology (when is winter coming?), astronomy, metallurgy, chemistry, and biology. Most fans of George R. R. Martin's fantastical world accept it all as part of the magic. A trained scientist, watching the fake science in Game of Thrones, might think, "But how would it work?" In Fire, Ice, and Physics, Rebecca Thompson turns a scientist's eye on Game of Thrones, exploring, among other things, the science of an ice wall, the genetics of the Targaryen and Lannister families, and the biology of beheading. Thompson, a PhD in physics and an enthusiastic Game of Thrones fan, uses the fantasy science of the show as a gateway to some interesting real science, introducing GOT fandom to a new dimension of appreciation. Thompson starts at the beginning, with winter, explaining seasons and the very elliptical orbit of the Earth that might cause winter to come (or not come). She tells us that ice can behave like ketchup, compares regular steel to Valyrian steel, explains that dragons are "bats, but with fire," and considers Targaryen inbreeding. Finally she offers scientific explanations of the various types of fatal justice meted out, including beheading, hanging, poisoning (reporting that the effects of "the Strangler," administered to Joffrey at the Purple Wedding, resemble the effects of strychnine), skull crushing, and burning at the stake. Even the most faithful Game of Thrones fans will learn new and interesting things about the show from Thompson's entertaining and engaging account. Fire, Ice, and Physics is an essential companion for all future bingeing.
Subjects: Game of thrones (Television program); Martin, George R. R.; Science; Science in popular culture.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Game of thrones versus history : written in blood / by Pavlac, Brian Alexander,1956-editor.(CARDINAL)782193;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction: The Winter of our Discontent / Brian A. Pavlac -- Kings, Queens, Knights and Strategy. High and Mighty Queens of Westeros / Kavita Mudan Finn -- A Machiavellian Discourse on Game of Thrones / Jacopo della Quercia -- Chivalry in Westeros / Steven Muhlberger -- Of Kings, their Battles, and Castles / Brian A. Pavlac -- Slaves, Barbarians, and Other Others. Barbarian Colonizers and Post-Colonialism in Westeros and in Britain / Shiloh Carroll -- The Eastern Question / Mat Hardy -- A Defense against the "Other": Constructing Sites on the Edge of Civilization and Savagery / Brian de Ruiter -- Slaves with Swords: Slave Soldiers in Essos and the Islamic World / Robert J. Haug -- Women and Children. Rocking Cradles and Hatching Dragons: Parents in Game of Thrones / Janice Liedl -- "Oh, my sweet summer child": Children and Childhood in Game of Thrones / Helle Strandgaard Jensen and Magnus Qvistgaard -- Writing the Rules of their Own Game: Medieval Female Agency and Game of Thrones / Nicole M. Mares -- The Strength of Sansa Stark: A Representation of Female Agency in Late Medieval England / Danielle Alesi -- Religion. Continuity and Transformation in the Religions of Westeros and Western Europe / Don Riggs -- Religious Violence in Game of Thrones: An Historical Background from Antiquity to the European Wars of Religion / Maureen Attali -- Co-existence and Conflict in the Faith Landscapes of Game of Thrones / Daniel Clasby -- I Shall Take No Wife?: Celibate Societies in Westeros and Western Civilization / Kris Swank -- Background. By Whisper and Raven: Information and Communication in Game of Thrones / Giacomo Giudici -- What's in a Name? History and Fantasy in Game of Thrones / Sara L. Uckelman, Sonia Murphy, & Joseph Percer -- Setting up Westeros: the Medieval-esque World of Game of Thrones? / Gillian Polack."Game of Thrones versus History: Written in Blood is a collection of thought-provoking essays by medieval historians who explore how the enormously popular HBO series and fantasy literature of George R. R. Martin are both informed by and differ significantly from real historical figures, events, beliefs, and practices of the medieval world. From a variety of perspectives, the authors delve into Martin’s plots, characterizations, and settings, offering insights into whether his creations are historical possibilities or pure flights of fantasy." --
Subjects: Martin, George R. R.; Game of thrones (Television program); History on television.; Television and history; Literature and history;
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The worlds of George R.R. Martin : the inspirations behind Game of Thrones / by Huddleston, Tom(Journalist),author.(CARDINAL)429559;
Includes bibliographical refences and index."In the realm of modern fantasy there is only one true king, and his name is George R.R. Martin. The author of A Game of Thrones and its sequels, Martin has created a fantasy world on a scale unrivalled by any other single writer. With their vast range of characters and spectacular locations, his books and their TV adaptions have captured imaginations across the globe. The World of George R.R. Martin explores the real-life inspirations behind this painstakingly detailed world, from historical events as wide-ranging as the Wars of the Roses and Mongol conquests to movies, comics, games and works of fiction, offering readers a thrilling new perspective on Martin's work" --Back cover.
Subjects: Martin, George R. R.; Game of thrones (Television program); Fantasy television programs; Literature and history; Television and history;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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The World of Ice & Fire : the untold history of Westeros and the Game of Thrones / by Martin, George R. R.(CARDINAL)516754; Garcia, Elio.(CARDINAL)408026; Antonsson, Linda.(CARDINAL)408025;
Ancient history -- The reign of the dragons -- The Targaryen kings -- The fall of the dragons -- The glorious reign -- The seven kingdoms -- Beyond the sunset kingdom -- Afterword -- Appendix: Targaryen lineage -- Appendix: Stark lineage -- Appendix: Lannister lineage -- Appendix: Reign of the kings.This is the comprehensive guide to all things Game of Thrones and beyond. From the prehistory to the coming of the First Men, through the reign of the Targaryen kings and Robert's Rebellion, this guide will tell series readers old and new all they might want to know about the history and culture of Westeros and the lands beyond the Narrow Sea, including never before published material. Collected here are all the accumulated knowledge, scholary speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Martin, George R. R.; Game of thrones (Television program); Westeros (Imaginary place); Regime change; Dragons; Kings and rulers;
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Winter is coming : the medieval world of Game of thrones / by Larrington, Carolyne,author.(CARDINAL)370095;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 The Centre -- ch. 2 The North -- ch. 3 The West -- ch. 4 Across the Narrow Sea -- ch. 5 The East.Game of Thrones is a phenomenon. As Carolyne Larrington reveals in this essential companion to George R R Martin's fantasy novels and the HBO mega-hit series based on them the show is the epitome of water-cooler TV. It is the subject of intense debate in national newspapers; by PhD students asking why Westeros has yet to see an industrial revolution, or whether astronomy explains the continent's climatic problems and unpredictable solstices ('winter is coming'); and by bloggers and cultural commentators contesting the series' startling portrayals of power, sex and gender. Yet no book has divulged how George R R Martin constructed his remarkable universe out of the Middle Ages. Discussing novels and TV series alike, Larrington explores among other topics: sigils, giants, dragons and direwolves in medieval texts; ravens, old gods and the Weirwood in Norse myth; and a gothic, exotic orient in the eastern continent, Essos. From the White Walkers to the Red Woman, from Casterley Rock to the Shivering Sea, this is an indispensable guide to the twenty-first century's most important fantasy creation.
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Martin, George R. R.; Game of thrones (Television program); Fantasy literature, American; Fantasy television programs; Middle Ages in literature.; Middle Ages in popular culture.; Middle Ages on television.;
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Cooking for wizards, warriors and dragons: 125 unofficial recipes inspired by The Witcher, Games of Thrones, The Broken Earth and other fantasy favorites / by James, Thea; Minunni, Isabel,author; Foley, Tim,illustrator;
"With Cooking for Wizards, Warriors and Dragons, you can bring some of the most mouthwatering dishes from your favorite fantasy series to life for each and every meal, from breakfast to dessert and everything in between (yes, that includes second breakfast.) Featuring more than 125 delicious recipes inspired by delectable offerings in dozens of books, films, TV series and more, this book is loaded with step-by-step instructions, gorgeous illustrations and references to some of the most beloved works in this or any realm, making it the perfect guide to conjure up enchanting entrées and sumptuous spreads for family, friends and the occasional head of state. Summoning your inner culinary alchemist has never been easier!"--Back cover
Subjects: Game of Thrones; Witcher, The; Broken Earth, The; Food in literature; Fantasy films appreciation; Cookbooks; Cooking; Fantasy television programs appreciation; Literary cookbooks; Recipes;
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A dance with dragons / by Martin, George R. R.(CARDINAL)516754;
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The official Westeros cookbook : recipes from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon / by Reeder, Cassandra,author.aut.(CARDINAL)620606; Bourne, Joanne,author.(CARDINAL)881287; Martin, George R. R.Game of thrones.(CARDINAL)795121;
"Dine like the kings, queens, knights, and guardians of the seven kingdoms with the first official cookbook to combine Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The Westeros Cookbook enables you to recreate the mouthwatering meals enjoyed by your favorite characters in the iconic TV shows, with regionally themed chapters such as 'The Crownlands' and 'The Westerlands & The Iron Islands.'"--Amazon.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; International cooking.; Cooking, Medieval.; Cooking.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A clash of kings / by Martin, George R. R.(CARDINAL)516754;
A medieval fantasy on the land of the Seven Kingdoms, chronicling the intrigues of its ruling families as they jockey for power. By the author of A Game of Thrones.Maps on endpapers.-A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders -- Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon -- who hold sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding shores of Winterfell, chaos reigns. Six noble families struggle for control of a divided land and the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms, preparing to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Seven Kingdoms (Imaginary place); Kings and rulers; Brothers; Imaginary wars and battles;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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Game of thrones. by Dinklage, Peter,actor.; Headey, Lena,actor.; Allen, Alfie,1986-actor.; Home Box Office (Firm); Warner Home Video (Firm),distributor.;
Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Alfie Allen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams.This new HBO Drama is set in a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime. From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for the Iron Throne.Rating: Not rated.DVD, region 1, widescreen (16x9) presentation; Dolby digital surround 5.1 (English, French), Dolby digital stereo 2.0 (Spanish).
Subjects: Television series.; Action and adventure television programs.; Fantasy television programs.; Kings and rulers; Nobility; Imaginary wars and battles; Reyes y soberanos; Nobleza; Guerras imaginarias;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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