Het verhaal van een gezamenlijke Sovjet-Amerikaanse missie aan boord van het Russische ruimteschip Leonov. Doel van deze missie is enerzijds het verloren gegane ruimteschip uit 2001: A Space Odyssey, de Discovery, te bergen - en anderzijds de mysterieuze "monoliet" op Jupiter te onderzoeken die in 2001: A Space Odyssey ontdekt werd. En dan keert het wezen dat ooit Dave Bowman was terug uit het universum van de monolieten met zijn eigen vitale missie ...
Arthur C . Clarke: A Life Remembered begins with Sir Arthur C. Clarke's early years on the family farm in Somerset, as recounted by his brother Fred. Clarke's talent for playful mischief - especially in challenging his school masters - and his enquiring mind - already looking out to the stars even at a young age - are clearly in evidence, as is the creative day-dreaming that would later lead to so many timeless world famous stories.The book includes special guest contributions from Stephen Baxter, Michael Moorcock, Ben Bova, Greg Benford, Fred Ordway, Robert Sawyer, Paul McAuley, Sir Patrick Moore, British astronaut Helen Sharman and many others; all of whom describe the enduring influence of this celebrated writer.The book also includes a unique collection of photographs from the Clarke family, some of which have never been published before.This is a rare insight into Arthur's early life and into the people he met and influenced during his own personal Odyssey.
Arthur Gould Lee brilliantly conveys the immediacy of air war, the thrills and the terror, in this honest and timeless account of his flying career during the First World War.
The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer.
From the author who brought you 2001: A Space Odyssey comes a delightful and fascinating universe of ideas. For those of you who are worried about what the neighbors will think, there is what is purported to be an old Martian document which tells us what our nearest neighbor has to say about life on Earth. Later in the book, Clarke goes on to explain the proper etiquette for contacting and dealing with aliens from outer space, or what to do if they get here first... Ranging from the light fantastic to the extremely possible, this collection is divided into five sections: Talking of Space; Outward from Earth; The Technological Future; Frontiers of Science; and Son of Dr. Strangelove, Etc. From Martians to Magi, here is Arthur C. Clarke's unforgettable tour of the Universe - known, unknown and yet to come.
The book of Psalms touches the daily life of Christians and this book aims to continue to bring comfort and encouragement to believers.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It holds importance for scholars and readers interested in understanding the historical and intellectual context that shapes our society. The content is deemed essential for grasping key concepts and ideas that have influenced civilization throughout history.
Author of three books, this is by far his best. Arthur Gould Lee puts you in the cockpit in a riveting account of life as a fighter pilot at the front. At turns humorous and dramatic, this thoughtful, enlightening, true account is a classic to be ranked with Winged Victory by V. M. Yeates, also published by Grub Street.