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And, of course, all generalizations about cats and dogs are just that, generalizations, and once you get down to individual pets, you get a wide variety of personalities and IQs.
We've had a four cats and a dog. Of the cats, Alex and Sophie were scary smart, Churchill was so lazy it was hard to tell, and Henry was an adorable little dimwit, who was honestly the stupidest pet we've ever had. We were convinced that what went through his head was a never-ending refrain of "la la la la la," and we used to debate whether he actually knew his name or not. Very sweet, though.
My last two cats, Shadow and his sister Natasha (after whom I named the Rikers' daughter in the Titan books), were very different in personality. Shadow was thoughtful and calculating; when playing with a cat toy, he would watch it patiently until the right moment, then strike like a steel trap closing. Tasha was a creature of pure impulse and unfettered appetite; she'd go at a cat toy like the Tasmanian Devil, a whirling dervish of claws and teeth.
I'd say coming out ahead with updates is more the exception than the norm. I generally prefer the original cover art and the fancier chapter headings from the hardcover, which are often lost with later revisions. The page layout will match the simpler one from the paperback, while the cover art will be defaced with pull quotes, replaced with a movie poster, or in the case of many Trek books, removed entirely.
The current version of Invasion!: First Strike from S&S's site is a good example of this. The "cover art" is the title page. But it's not even the original title page; it's been rebuilt from what I suspect is Paths of Disharmony based on the faux Pocket location. So the fonts are all wrong, the "Based on" text is wrong, the "concept" credit is missing, and it's by no means what I originally bought.
Good thing I have earlier versions trolling around my hard drive... somewhere.
My own problem with e-books is two-fold:
1. With an e-book, you are tied to a technological device as a middleman.
2. With an e-book, if that device fails or is replaced, you're screwed.
1. And that's a problem how? With pBooks, you are tied to carrying a number of books with you and it's heavier and bulkier.
2. Star Trek eBooks do not have DRM. So you can convert them to the format you need. It's trivial to do. So if you change from a Kindle to a Kobo (better then a Kindle), you can convert to ePub very easily using Calibre.
Granted. I was pleasantly shocked to have no difficulty at all bringing up (and downloading) my library on my new Chromebook. And noticed that the books have a page fairly trumpeting their lack of DRM.
For now.
And I don't normally carry my library on my person. Books, magazine archives, CDs, or LPs. Nor would the thought of doing so even occur to me, let alone appeal to me.
Granted. I was pleasantly shocked to have no difficulty at all bringing up (and downloading) my library on my new Chromebook. And noticed that the books have a page fairly trumpeting their lack of DRM.
For now.
And I don't normally carry my library on my person. Books, magazine archives, CDs, or LPs. Nor would the thought of doing so even occur to me, let alone appeal to me.
Solicitations for IDW Comics for March 2022, to the previously announced new Discovery comic (full cover and details here: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN220476 ), there is also a Mirror War Geordi special:
STAR TREK MIRROR WAR CAPTAIN LA FORGE
(W) J Holtham (A/CA) Carlos Rodriguez
The spotlight turns to Geordi La Forge in this one-shot set in the Mirror Universe of The Next Generation! Expand upon the world of The Mirror War!
Geordi La Forge is on a scouting mission for Picard when he suddenly finds himself ambushed and teleported into an agony booth. Who is this masked figure torturing La Forge, and what connection do they have to his past?
Has anyone given these a gander yet? I think the first three -- TOS: The Return of the Archons, DIS: Through the Valley of Shadows, and TOS: Spock’s Brain -- are now available.
Has anyone given these a gander yet? I think the first three -- TOS: The Return of the Archons, DIS: Through the Valley of Shadows, and TOS: Spock’s Brain -- are now available.
Star Trek comics for April 2022 from IDW, cover art at links:
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB220423 Star Trek Discovery Adventures in the 32nd Century #2 of 4
(W) Kirsten Beyer, Mike Johnson (A/CA) Angel Hernandez
The exclusive comic tie-in to the hit show continues here! Learn more about the pasts of Adira and Gray, how they met, and the events that led to their arrival on the U.S.S. Discovery!
In Shops: Apr 06, 2022
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB220425 Star Trek Ferengi #1
Dive deeper into the world of Star Trek with another extra-long issue focusing on the memorable aliens of the franchise!
This month: Follow Quark on an unforgettable adventure to Ferenginar, where mother, brother, and brother challenge the very core beliefs of Ferengi culture. Witness Ferengi history change forever in this can't-miss issue!
In Shops: Apr 20, 2022
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB220427 Star Trek Mirror War #5 of 8
(W) David Tipton, Scott Tipton (A) Gavin Smith (CA) J. K. Woodward
Continue the adventure in TNG's Mirror Universe!
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew on the ISS Enterprise-D have achieved their goal: conquest of the planet Faundora and its unparalleled shipbuilding capabilities. Now, almost two years later, Picard's armada nears completion, but not without difficulties . . .
In Shops: Apr 06, 2022
Now, this is just ridiculous: https://trekcentral.net/star-trek-books-2022/ Only one novel? I hope this is a mistake; D. Mack suggested there'd be more than one in the recent interviews...
