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Author: Kevin S. Decker Publisher: Open Court ISBN: 0812697049 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film series to consider questions not only about the scientific prospects of interstellar travel but also the inward journey to examine the human condition. The expansive topics range from the possibilities for communication among different cultural backgrounds to questions about the stoic temperament exhibited by Vulcans to Ferengi business practices. Specifically chosen to break new ground in exploring the philosophical dimensions of Star Trek, these articles boldly go where no philosopher has gone before.
Author: Kevin S. Decker Publisher: Open Court ISBN: 0812697049 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
Philosophy and space travel are characterized by the same fundamental purpose: exploration. An essential guide for both philosophers and Trekkers, Star Trek and Philosophy combines a philosophical spirit of inquiry with the beloved television and film series to consider questions not only about the scientific prospects of interstellar travel but also the inward journey to examine the human condition. The expansive topics range from the possibilities for communication among different cultural backgrounds to questions about the stoic temperament exhibited by Vulcans to Ferengi business practices. Specifically chosen to break new ground in exploring the philosophical dimensions of Star Trek, these articles boldly go where no philosopher has gone before.
Author: Diane Duane Publisher: Star Trek ISBN: 9780743403702 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
This sequel to "My Enemy, My Ally" reveals the truth about the race of warriors known as the Romulans, cousin to the Vulcan, ally to the Klingon, and the Starfleet's most feared and cunning adversary. When a federal agent is caught hiding among the Romulans, she must decide whether to maintain her cover or save the life of Dr. Leonard McCoy.
Author: Mike Johnson Publisher: IDW Publishing ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 27
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"The Q Gambit" begins here! The crew of the new STAR TREK film franchise encounters the classic Trek villain Q for the first time, only in this all-new 6-part galaxy-spanning adventure developed in associataion with screenwriter/producer Roberto Orci! The mischievous Q sends James T. Kirk on quest that will see the Enterprise joining forces with familiar faces from Star Trek lore, beginning with the crew of a certain space station
Author: William Shatner Publisher: Star Trek ISBN: 9780671021269 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Captain Kirk is helpless to prevent his evil twin from the Mirror Universe, Emperor Tiberius, from capturing him, but the reappearance of the long-dormant "Preservers" will threaten the entire galaxy unless he can prevent them.
Author: Diane Duane Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671042092 Category : Kirk, James T. (Fictitious character) Languages : en Pages : 260
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When readers last saw Ael t'Rllaillieu, she rescued Dr. Leonard McCoy from the very Senate Chamber where he was to be executed, stole the Sword in the Empty Chair, and fled into Federation space. Now, as the Romulands seeks to recover the sword at any cost, Ael must deter war, foil her enemies, and keep ship and crew safe.
Author: Robert Greenberger Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1471109100 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 326
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On a mission to an unexplored planet near the Klingon/Romulan border, the U.S.S. Enterprise™ travels to the planet Eloh to negotiate Federation memebership. But upon arrival, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his diplomatic team find themselves face to face with Commander Sela, an old Romulan enemy -- who's there to convince the Elohsians to join the Romulan Empire. When a series of fatal indidents casts suspicion on both delegations, Data must form an uneasy alliance with Sela to prove the innocence of the Starship Enterprise™ crew -- or lose a sprategic stronghold to the Federation's greatest enemy.
Author: Stephen F. Hofer Publisher: Bangzoom Publishers ISBN: 9780977292714 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 328
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This book looks at the origins and growth of television through the pages of TV Guide and covers the complete run of this American icon from the first guides in 1953 to the last issue in guide format on October 9, 2005. It includes full color reproductions of every cover ever printed, and is both a collector's guide with pricing included, and a retrospective view of the medium.
Author: Ben Robinson Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1858759900 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 0
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Celebrate Star Trek: The Original Series with this epic, fully authorized coffee-table book! New interviews, archival conversations, never-before-seen art and sketches, and more! Gene Roddenberry’s “Wagon Train to the Stars” continues to live long and prosper, with Discovery, Lower Decks, and Picard currently on the air, and Strange New Worlds on the way. But it all began 55 years ago with Star Trek: The Original Series. The second installment in Hero Collector’s Celebration line (following Star Trek: Voyager – A Celebration), Star Trek: The Original Series – A Celebration includes more than a dozen new interviews with cast and creatives, scores of never-before-seen photographs and sketches, as well as chapters taking fresh looks at the show’s creation, directing, visual effects, props, and most-pivotal episodes.
Author: Kevin S. Decker
Author: Kevin S. Decker
Author: Diane Duane
Author: Mike Johnson
Author: William Shatner
Author: Paul J. Ruditis
Author: Diane Duane
Author: Robert Greenberger
Author: Stephen F. Hofer
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Author: Ben Robinson