Author: Arthur C. ClarkePublisher: Roc
ISBN: 9780451072412
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Back in a new cover is this collection of fifteen classic tales of man and the stars by the "king of science fiction".
Tales of Ten Worlds
Author: Arthur C. ClarkePublisher: Roc
ISBN: 9780451072412
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Back in a new cover is this collection of fifteen classic tales of man and the stars by the "king of science fiction".
Tales of Ten Worlds
Author: Arthur Charles ClarkePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, English
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Fifteen stories by Clarke, ranging from the infinite, somewhat startling possibilities of telecommunications satellites like Telstar, to life six thousand years from now.
The World's Most Amazing Survival Stories
Author: Tim O'SheiPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736864374
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
"Describes 10 of the world's most amazing survival stories in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
Author: Arthur C. ClarkePublisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795349734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1575
Book Description
Six decades of fascinating stories from the legendary “colossus of science fiction” and creator of 2001: A Space Odyssey gathered in one compendium (The New Yorker). Arthur C. Clarke, along with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein, was a definitive voice in twentieth century science fiction. A prophetic thinker, undersea explorer, and “one of the true geniuses of our time,” Clarke not only won the highest science fiction honors, the Nebula and Hugo Awards, but also received nominations for an Academy Award and the Nobel Peace Prize, and was knighted for his services to literature (Ray Bradbury). Now, more than one hundred works of the sci-fi master’s short fiction are available in the “single-author collection of the decade” (Booklist, starred review). This definitive edition includes early work such as “Rescue Party” and “The Lion of Comarre,” classics like “The Nine Billion Names of God” and “The Sentinel” (which was the kernel of the later novel and movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey), and later works including “A Meeting with Medusa” and “The Hammer of God.” Encapsulating one of the great science fiction careers of all time, this immense volume “displays the author’s fertile imagination and irrepressible enthusiasm for both good storytelling and impeccable science” (Library Journal). “One of the most astounding imaginations ever encountered in print.” —The New York Times “As his Collected Stories helps to demonstrate, there has been no popular writer since the days of C S Lewis and Charles Williams whose disposition is more nakedly apocalyptic, who takes greater pleasure in cradling eternity in the palm of his hand.” —The Guardian
Tales from the White Hart
Author: Arthur C. ClarkePublisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 9780345430724
Category : Science fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A compendium of science fiction stories that combine elements of comedy and horror, including Silence Please, Critical Mass, and What Goes Up.
Childhood's End
Author: Arthur C. ClarkePublisher: RosettaBooks
ISBN: 0795324979
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
In the Retro Hugo Award–nominated novel that inspired the Syfy miniseries, alien invaders bring peace to Earth—at a grave price: “A first-rate tour de force” (The New York Times). In the near future, enormous silver spaceships appear without warning over mankind’s largest cities. They belong to the Overlords, an alien race far superior to humanity in technological development. Their purpose is to dominate Earth. Their demands, however, are surprisingly benevolent: end war, poverty, and cruelty. Their presence, rather than signaling the end of humanity, ushers in a golden age . . . or so it seems. Without conflict, human culture and progress stagnate. As the years pass, it becomes clear that the Overlords have a hidden agenda for the evolution of the human race that may not be as benevolent as it seems. “Frighteningly logical, believable, and grimly prophetic . . . Clarke is a master.” —Los Angeles Times
Two Week Curse
Author: Michael ChatfieldPublisher: MC PUBLICATIONS INC.
ISBN: 1989377491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 694
Book Description
Thrust into an unknown, unwanted situation, most would feel panic, fear anger and fall into chaos. Erik and Rugrat are not immune to those feelings, but they have stepped into chaos so many times, it is simply a different challenge. Two weeks ago, Erik lost his legs and his arm. Today he got a message. "You have been randomly selected to join the Ten Realms. One may choose to ascend the Ten Realms, thereupon making a request to the Gods of the Realms. Only those who are Level 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 may ascend to the next realm. Fortune favors the strong!” For a retired combat medic and Marine Recon sniper, the Ten Realms offer a clear challenge and sense of purpose that they had only found on the battlefield. How much trouble can you get into in a new realm?
Short Story Index
Author: Short Story Index: 1959-1963
Author: Of All Possible Worlds
Author: William TennPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1681465345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
It was a good job and Max Alben knew whom he had to thank for it-his great-grandfather. "Good old Giovanni Albeni," he muttered as he hurried into the laboratory slightly ahead of the escorting technicians, all of them, despite the excitement of the moment, remembering to bob their heads deferentially at the half-dozen full-fleshed and hard-faced men lolling on the couches that had been set up around the time machine.