Научная фантастика
Различные книги в жанре Научная фантастикаHarry Harrison Anthology (10 stories)
Compiled in one book, the essential collection of stories by Harry Harrison:<br><br>Arm of the Law<br>DEATHWORLD<br>THE ETHICAL ENGINEER<br>The K-Factor<br>THE MISPLACED BATTLESHIP<br>NAVY DAY<br>Planet of the Damned<br>The Repairman<br>Toy Shop<br>The Velvet Glove
The Works of George O Smith
Compiled in one book, the essential collection of books by George O Smith:<br><br>The Big Fix<br>THE FOURTH "R"<br>HIGHWAYS IN HIDING<br>HISTORY REPEATS<br>INSTINCT<br>STOP LOOK AND DIG
Liminal States
A visionary tour de force, Liminal States begins in 1874, out on the wilder edges of the New Mexico Territory, where Gideon Long stumbles toward his certain death, shot by his nemesis, Warren Groves, during a botched train robbery. But a mysterious white dog draws Gideon into a cave, leading him on a course that will alter a nation's history. . .Over a hundred years later, the promise of America has grown twisted beyond recognition. Two sworn enemies are still alive, immortalized by the foreign alchemy of an alien presence. Their feud has unknowingly set the stage for humanity's end. An invasion is well under way, unseen, unstoppable. Between submission and death, freedom is a distant whisper. . .A bold mashup of imagination and innovation, Liminal States is truly a story without limits.
Below
Breathtakingly frightening and hugely entertaining. . .a knockout debut. Ryan Lockwood is a talent to watch! –Tripp Whetsell, NY Daily News In the bestselling tradition of Jaws, from the depths of the sea comes a new kind of terror. In all his years as a professional diver, Will Sturman has never encountered a killing machine more ferocious than the great white shark or as deadly as the piranha. Now, off the coast of California, something is rising from the deep–and multiplying. Voracious, unstoppable, and migrating north, an ungodly life form trailed by a gruesome wake of corpses. With the help of the brilliant and beautiful oceanographer Valerie Martell, Will finds himself in a race against time to stop the slaughter–by a predator capable of devastating the world's oceans. Pray it kills you quickly. "In this brilliantly terrifying debut, Ryan Lockwood snaps hold of you and doesn't let go. . .with nerve-tingling suspense, BELOW is a thriller you won't easily put down–or forget." –Kevin O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author"Absolutely terrifying. . .and all the more frightening because it could happen." –Marc Cameron, author of State of Emergency
The Ultimate Weapon
In his Introduction, Robert Silverberg writes: «I started [this story] in classic pulp mode, opening with my protagonist’s name, showing that he was in big trouble, and providing a setting: “Laird Hammill raced frantically through the cold night of Denerix, largest world of the Shanador system. He was somewhere on a dark, vast plain outside the city of Lombrosa, and a half mile behind him lay the useless hulk of his burned-out landcar.” The story continues that way, slam and bang and biff and pow, displaying my precocious command of pulp formulas right to the curtain line ('We’ve won, darling....') It moves along very nicely, I think. And in its portrayal of a race of intelligent beings that dwell in the hearts of stars I touch on a theme that I would return to, decades later, in my novel Starborne.»
The Solace of Monsters
• The themes of scientific creation, father/daughter relationships, self- discovery, and the consequences of ethical, moral, and emotional decisions are presented in a modern context that applies to much of what is occurring globally today.• Author is known at Seattle venues, where she frequently reads her poetry and short stories, and displays her art work.
The Time Machine
"The Time Machine" is one of the most loved science fiction novels of all time. H. G. Wells crafts a vivid and haunting picture of an earth some 800,000 years into the future. Written in the late 19th century, «The Time Machine» was the first novel about time travel and its impact on the science fiction genre is unparalleled. «The Time Machine» was written at the beginning of a period of great technological advancement and it is evident that this was of serious concern to Wells. The author poses the question within the framework of the novel; will technology ever go to far? The future world of the Eloi depicted within the novel warns of the dangerous consequences of unchecked technological advancements.
The Island of Dr. Moreau
"The Island of Dr. Moreau" is the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who finds himself shipwrecked on an island in the South Seas. On the island he discovers the mad Doctor Moreau and a group of beastly creatures that are the result of the Doctor's experiments. «The Island of Dr. Moreau», which was meant as a commentary on Darwin's theory of evolution, is a most uncanny prediction of the ethical issues raised by the science of genetic engineering in modern times and a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of science when left unchecked.
The Time Machine and The Invisible Man
"The Time Machine", one of the most loved science fiction novels of all time, is H. G. Wells 1895 novel which crafts a vivid and haunting picture of an earth some 800,000 years into the future. The first novel about time travel, «The Time Machine» was written during a period of great technological advancement, the impacts of which were of serious concern to Wells. The author poses the question in the novel; will technology ever go too far? The future world of the 'Eloi', depicted in the novel, warns of the dangerous consequences of unchecked technological advancements. Also included in this edition is another of Wells' most popular works, «The Invisible Man». It is the story of a scientist, Griffen, who discovers a serum that will turn his entire body invisible. The initial excitement over the possibilities quickly dissipates when Griffen, who uses the formula on himself, is unable to turn himself visible again. «The Invisible Man» is a cautionary tale about tampering with the laws of the universe. It is the story of how one scientist's great discovery leads him into a state of madness. Readers will delight in these two cautionary tales about the potential dangers of scientific and technological progress.
The Experiment Station
Is it religious science fiction, fantasy, or a new perspective on life? In an unimportant galaxy, orbiting a minor star, there’s a beautiful blue planet. On that planet there is something so dangerous that it is watched over by the guardians of death. Visitors are closely monitored so that no contamination can spread from that little planet to the rest of the universe. But there’s trouble on this little world, as the guardians of death are using their trust and their authority to advance their own causes, and the very thing they are guarding is growing, reproducing itself, and looking for ways to get away from its place of confinement. Should it be destroyed? Are the guardians to be subjected to fearsome punishment? Or is there something here that can be preserved? More importantly, can it be safely preserved, or is it a threat to the many galaxies and their truly civilized inhabitants? Join Andy Garza in experiencing this fascinating experiment in thought and story.