Larry Niven Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

23 Jahre nach seiner ersten Expedition kehrt Louis Wu zur instabilen Ringwelt zurück, die von Abermilliarden Lebewesen bewohnt wird und droht, in den Stern zu stürzen. Bei dem Versuch, die Katastrophe abzuwenden, entdeckt Wu mehr über die geheimnisvollen Erbauer der Ringwelt. Der zweite Band des Ringwelt-Zyklus von Larry Niven.

"Here's an author you definitely need to check out."--Asimov's Science Fiction On the Moon's far side, shielded from Earth's radio cacophony, Americans are building a radio-astronomy observatory. Russians sift the dust of a lunar "sea" for helium-3 to run future fusion reactors. Commercial robots, remotely operated from Earth, roam the Moon's near side in a hunt for mineral wealth. Why chase distant asteroids for precious metals? Onetime asteroids must lie close beneath the much-bombarded lunar surface. Then a prospecting robot encounters a desiccated, spacesuited figure. An alien figure .... Americans from the lunar observatory investigate. Near the original find, underground, they discover an alien installation. Lunar Russians, realizing that the Americans are up to something clandestine, send their own small team. Each group distrusts the other ... even before the fatal "accidents" begin. By the time anyone suspects what ancient evil they have awakened, it may be too late-- For everyone on Earth, too.

"Avalon was thriving. The cold sleep colonists from Earth had settled on a verdant, livable world. The fast and cunning predators humans named "grendels" were under control, and the mainland outposts well established. Avalon's new mainland hydroelectric power station was nearly complete, and when on-line would compensate for the nuclear power systems lost in the Grendel Wars. Humans would have power, and with power came the ability to make all the necessities for life. They would survive. They would not survive as a spacefaring people. What they were losing faster than they knew was the ability to get to space. But unbeknownst to the planet-bound humans, something was moving out there in the stars, decelerating at a rate impossible for a natural object. And its destination was Avalon. The most probable origin was Earth's Solar System. This is a novel of first contact-between the human Starborn and the self-named Godsons who followed on, between the first generation of Avalon born humans and their descendants, and between humans and the almost ineffably alien species native to their new world ..."-- Provided by publisher

Seit Jahrzehnten führen die raumfahrenden Spezies Krieg um die Ringwelt. Sie ist das größte Artefakt der Galaxis mit heißbegehrten Ressourcen und Technologien. Doch ohne Vorwarnung ist die Ringwelt verschwunden und hat drei rivalisierende Kriegsflotten zurückgelassen. Die konzentrieren sich nun auf das nächst wertvollere Ziel: Das Volk der Puppenspieler, für die dies der Untergang bedeuten könnte.

KontaktaufnahmeDie SunSeeker befindet sich auf der größten Mission in der Geschichte der Menschheit: Erstmals verlässt ein Expeditionsteam unser Sonnensystem, um die Weiten des Universums zu erforschen. Doch auf dem Weg zu den Sternen stößt die Besatzung der SunSeeker auf einen künstlichen Stern, der um ein Vielfaches größer als die Erde ist – und außerdem bewohnt! Das Team macht sich auf, das gigantische Objekt zu erkunden, und stößt dabei auf Geheimnisse, die die Rolle der Menschheit im Universum grundlegend infrage stellen.

In Bowl of Heaven , the first collaboration by science fiction masters Larry Niven ( Ringworld ) and Gregory Benford ( Timescape ), the limits of wonder are redrawn once again as a human expedition to another star system is jeopardized by an encounter with an astonishingly immense artifact in interstellar space: a bowlshaped structure half-englobing a star, with a habitable area equivalent to many millions of Earths…and it's on a direct path heading for the same system as the human ship. A landing party is sent to investigate the Bowl, but when the explorers are separated—one group captured by the gigantic structure's alien inhabitants, the other pursued across its strange and dangerous landscape—the mystery of the Bowl's origins and purpose propel the human voyagers toward discoveries that will transform their understanding of their place in the universe.

Set in 2085, the story unfolds in a solar system where humanity has established colonies and tourism on the Moon is booming. Tensions rise as a stable lunar colony seeks independence, exploring themes of autonomy and the complexities of interplanetary relationships. As the narrative develops, it delves into the societal and political implications of this burgeoning independence movement, reflecting on humanity's expansion and the challenges that come with it.

Das Volk der Puppenspieler ist überaus ängstlich. Während ihrer Flucht vor der Supernova im Zentrum der Galaxis haben sie viele Gefahren nur knapp überlebt. Sie ahnen nicht, dass ihnen die größte Katastrophe erst noch bevorsteht ... die endgültige Auslöschung durch einen mächtigen Feind.

"An unexpected sequel from the universe of The mote in God's eye and The gripping hand by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle"--Cover

In this thrilling sequel, Eviane returns to the advanced amusement arena of Dream Park, where her previous experience ended in chaos due to the deadly realism of the attractions. As she navigates the high-stakes environment, the line between virtual and reality blurs once again, posing new dangers and challenges. The story delves into the consequences of technology and the darker side of entertainment, as Eviane confronts the terrifying implications of her past encounters.

Set in a universe near the galactic core, intelligent species face the imminent threat of a catastrophic explosion. Some manage to escape in time, while others are left to confront their fate. The narrative explores themes of survival, intelligence, and the consequences of cosmic events, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of life in the face of impending doom.

Loutkáři již dlouho usměrňují běh světa. Nyní však přichází tajný agent Sigmund Ausfaller, aby chránil pozemské zájmy proti konspiracím namířeným proti Zemi. Je paranoik, což je nejlepší kvalifikací. A nachází i sobě rovného - Nessuse organizujícího zrádce a protivníky Země v zájmu loutkářů, nejstarší civilizace, která vyvinula brilantní technologie. Sigmund odjakživa věděl, že jednou špatně skončí, a teď nabývá jeho osud tvaru. Nikdy by si nedovedl představit, kam až jej vyšetřování zavede, nebo že jeho osud splyne s osudem celého světa.

Exploring the dynamics between Humans and Puppeteers, this novel delves into the intricate relationships and events that precede the acclaimed Ringworld series. Collaborating with Edward M. Lerner, Niven expands his Known Space universe, offering a fresh perspective on its lore. The narrative sets the stage for the conflicts and alliances that shape the future of this richly imagined world.

Die Explosion des galaktischen Zentrums sendet tödliche Strahlung aus. Langfristig steht alles Leben in der Galaxis vor der Auslöschung. Die technisch hoch entwickelte Spezies der Puppenspieler flieht und nimmt ihre Planeten mit, formiert zu einer Weltenflotte. Kirsten Quinn-Kovacs, eine Menschenfrau, die bei den Puppenspielern lebt, soll die Fluchtroute erkunden. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mentor Nessus sucht sie nach möglichen Gefahren, die der Weltenflotte bei ihrer Reise drohen. Dabei stößt sie auf uralte Geheimnisse, die das ganze Universum in seinen Grundfesten erschüttern ...

For too long, the Puppeteers have controlled the fate of worlds. Now Sigmund is pulling the strings... Covert agent Sigmund Ausfaller is Earth's secret weapon, humanity's best defense against all conspiracies, real and potential - and imaginary - of foes both human and alien. Who better than a brilliant paranoid to expose the devious plots of others? He may finally have met his match in Nessus, representative of the secretive Puppeteers, the elder race who wield vastly superior technologies. Nessus schemes in the shadows with Earth's traitors and adversaries, even after the race he represents abruptly vanishes from Known Space. As a paranoid, Sigmund had always known things would end horribly for him. Only the when, where, how, why, and by whom of it all had eluded him. That fog has begun to lift... But even Sigmund has never imagined how far his investigations will take him - or that his destiny is entwined with the fates of worlds.

The people of Tep's Town are desperate. Monstrous invaders have emerged from the desert, and people are being slaughtered. Danger on the roads means no trade. No trade means that Tep's Town itself will die. The fire god Yangin-Atep has retreated into myth, leaving the town's residents unprotected for the first time in its history - and they now face an army of fearsome birds with blades for wings, consumed by an inexorable lust for blood. Lord Sandry and his beloved, Burning Tower, must travel far beyond the walls of their home to discover the origin of these terror birds. They enter a world where magic is still strong - and someone or something has been waiting to destroy them ...

Weit in der Zukunft gehören Künstliche Intelligenzen und Nanotechnologie zum Alltag und sind die Ursache für viele Missstände. Viele Menschen trauen diesen Technologien nicht mehr und streben ein einfacheres Leben in einem fernen Sonnensystem an. Dort möchten sie einen Planeten namens Ymir terraformieren. Drei Schiffe verlassen die Erde mit Kurs auf Ymir, unter ihnen die John Glenn. Doch dann geschieht die Katastrophe. Durch einen schweren Konstruktionsfehler strandet die John Glenn im All und verliert den Kontakt zum Konvoi. Der Besatzung bleibt nur eine Wahl. Sie muss ihre eigene Welt erschaffen ...

Bartender Rick Shumann at his Siberian tavern, which caters to aliens, shares 26 intriguing tales. Among these are "The Subject Is Closed," exploring whether AI might cease its pursuit of life after death, and "Table Manners," where Rick finds himself questioning if he is the hunter or the hunted amidst five Folk aliens. Another notable story, "Losing Mars," addresses the anger of Martian aliens over humanity's neglect of their planet. The collection features a variety of short stories, including "Grammar Lesson," "Assimilating Our Culture, That's What They're Doing!," and "The Schumann Computer," each delving into unique aspects of alien interactions and human experiences. Other stories like "The Green Marauder," "The Real Thing," and "War Movie" further enrich the narrative landscape. The anthology also includes "One Night at the Draco Tavern," "The Heights," and "The Wisdom of Demons," showcasing a range of themes from cultural assimilation to existential musings. With tales spanning from 1977 to 2006, this compilation presents a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that invites readers to ponder the complexities of life, both human and alien.

The first interstellar starship, John Glenn, fled a Solar System populated by rogue AIs and machine/human hybrids, threatened by too much nanotechnology and rife with political dangers. The John Glenn' s crew intended to terraform the nearly pristine planet Ymir, in hopes of creating a utopian society that will limit intelligent technology.But by some miscalculation they have landed in another solar system, and extremely low on the antimatter needed to continue to Ymir, they must shape the nearby planet Harlequin's moon, Selene, into a new, temporary home. Their only hope of ever reaching Ymir is to rebuild their store of antimatter through decades of terraforming the moon.Gabriel, the head terraformer, must lead this nearly impossible task, with all the wrong materials. His primary tools are the uneducated and nearly illiterate children of the original colonists, born and bred to build Harlequin's moon into a virtual antimatter factory. With no concept of the future and with life defined as duty, one girl, Rachel Vanowen, begins to ask herself the what will become of the children of Selene once the terraforming is complete.

Set in Larry Niven's renowned "Magic" universe, this omnibus edition compiles three classic volumes: THE MAGIC GOES AWAY, THE MAGIC MAY RETURN, and MORE MAGIC. The stories explore a rich fantasy realm that serves as the foundation for Niven and Jerry Pournelle's THE BURNING CITY and the upcoming BURNING TOWER. Celebrated authors contribute to this imaginative world, offering readers a blend of adventure and magic that expands the lore of Niven's creation.

The book presents an innovative and groundbreaking concept that pushes the boundaries of traditional science fiction. Celebrated for its originality, the narrative elevates the idea itself to the role of the hero, showcasing the genre's potential for imaginative exploration. With a focus on the unique and thought-provoking premise, it invites readers to engage with a story that challenges conventional narratives and delves into the possibilities of the future.

The Kzin are warcats supreme, bringing the galaxy under feline dominion. Then the pesky humans come along to cut the dauntless Heroes to ribbons. Includes contributions by Poul Anderson, Paul Chafe, and Hall Colebatch.

Nach dem Tode von Chuut-Riit (vgl. NEANDERTAL Bastei-Lübbe-Band 24 251) verstricken sich die Kzinti in Machtkämpfe. Richtig kompliziert wird die Lage allerdings erst, als die Partisanen in einem Asteroiden ein hochinteressantes Artefakt finden: ein Slaver-Schiff, hundert-tausende von Jahren alt. An Bord: ein lebender Slaver! Und damit sind der Entdeckungen nicht genug. Robert Saxtorph bricht nach dem Markham-Desaster (vgl. KATZENHAUS, Bastei-Lübbe-Band 24 244) zu einer gefährlichen Mission auf. Die Suche gilt einem bedeutenden Wissenschaftler, der von den Kzinti entführt wurde. Dabei stößt er auf ein Raumschiff der Tnuctipun, jener Spezies, die vor langer Zeit die Slaver und in der Folge beinahe alles Leben in der Galaxis vernichteten. An Bord: die mächtigste Waffe des Bekannten Weltraums.

This landmark anthology presents thirty groundbreaking stories from the masters of speculative fiction heralding the future of the genre with original and revolutionary works. All-new, original stories by � Ursula K. Le Guin � Gregory Benford � Joe Haldeman � Joyce Carol Oates � and many others On K2 with Kanakaredes by Dan Simmons The Building by Ursula K. Le Guin Froggies by Laura Whitton What We Did That Summer by Kathe Koja and Barry N. Malzberg A Slow Saturday Night at the Surrealist Sporting Club by Michael Moorcock In Xanadu by Thomas M. Disch Commencement by Joyce Carol Oates Unique Visitors by James Patrick Kelly BIack TuIip by Harry Turtledove Belief by P. D. Cacek In the Un-Black by Stephen Baxter Weeping Walls by Paul Di Filippo Anomalies by Gregory Benford Captive Kong by Kit Reed Feedback by Robert E. Vardeman Between Disappearances by Nina Kiriki Hoffman Resurrection by David Morrell Cleopatra Brimstone by Elizabeth Hand Burros Gone Bad by Peter Schneider Pockets by Rudy Rucker and John Shirley Ave de Paso by Catherine Asaro Road Kill by Joe Haldeman Ting-a-Ling by Jack Dann ‘Bassador by Catherine Wells Ssoroghod’s People by Larry Niven Two Shot by Michael Marshall Smith Billy the Fetus by Al Sarrantonio Viewpoint by Gene Wolfe Fungi by Ardath Mayhar Rhido Wars by Neal Barrett, Jr.

The future is a strange and dangerous place. Chaz Kato can testify to that. He is a citizen of Xanudu, a city-sized artificial island populated by some of the wealthiest men and women on future Earth. A place filled with hidden wonders and dark secrets of technology gone awry. Lenore Myles is a student when she travels to Xanadu and becomes involved with Chaz Kato. She is shocked when she uses Kato's access codes to uncover the grizzly truth behind Xandu's glittering facade.Not knowing who to trust, Lenore finds herself on the run. Saturn, a mysterious entity, moves aggressively to break the security breach. With interests of the world's wealthiest people at stake, and powerful technology at it's fingertips, Saturn, puts Lenore racing for her life, against a truly formidable foe.

s/t: Abenteuer aus dem Ringweltuniversum In a new story, Larry Niven tells of the earliest days of the first Man-Kzin War. The Kzin had learned of the existance of human-occupied space, a find that promised new technolgies for the race, and new wealth for the fierce Kzin Warriors in the form of land, slaves...and food. Kzin had sent ships to probe the Solar System, expecting no danger from mere weed-eating apes. But the Warrior Race had underestimated monkey ingenuity, and the ships were destroyed by "peaceful" technology that the humans had hurriedly changed into weaponry. The surviving Kzin have been caged and are being studied. "For you, the war is over," the monkey-boys have told the Kzin. Incomprehensible to the Kzin, for whom no war is ever over. The humans are sure that the huge warcats cannot escape their prison. But there is something the humans do not realize. One of the Kzin is a Telepath...

Abenteuer in Larry Nivens Ringwelt-Universum um den Konflikt zwischen Menschen und den raubtierartigen Kzinti. Beginn einer mehrteiligen Serie in sich abgeschlossener Abenteuer.§Autoren sind Larry Niven, Poul Anderson und Dean Ing.

Ein neuer Auftrag für Hanville Svetz: Er soll herausfinden, warum die Marskanäle ausgetrocknet sind und was dies für die Zukunft der Erde bedeutet. Denn der Mars war einmal bewohnt. Als Svetz erfährt, wie die intelligenten Marsianer ausgelöscht wurden, wird ihm klar, dass die Erde bald einem ähnlichen Schicksal zum Opfer fallen könnte. Es bleibt ihm nicht viel Zeit, dies zu verhindernDer fünfmalige Hugo-Preisträger Larry Niven verknüpft Zeitreise und Fantasy, um einen einzigartigen Roman über den Ursprung der "Marskanäle" zu schaffen.ISBN 3-404-24290-4 DM 16,90

Larry Niven gehört seit vielen Jahren zu den wichtigsten und innovativsten Autoren der zeitgenössischen SF. Sein wichtigster Beitrag für das Genre war sein Entwurf der RINGWELT, jenes gigantischen Kunstplaneten, der seine eigene Schwerkraft erzeugt. In seinen Kurzgeschichten zur Ringwelt beleuchtet Niven die Hintergründe dieser einzigartigen Schö Hier findet der Leser all die faszinierenden Phänomene, die der SF den sagenumwobenen sense of wonder verleihen. Eine großartige wissenschaftliche Idee wird in diesen Abenteuergeschichten visionär und spannend mit Leben erfü Menschen, Kzinti und unbekannte andere Aliens bevölkern die Ringwelt und erzählen ihre Geschichte.

After losing three significant battles to the humans, the Kzin begin to wonder if their combative diplomatic style is working, and they decide to reevaluate their strategy

Over de hele wereld begint de magie haar kracht te verliezen. De jonge Wandall Placehold groeit op in een stad waar de teloorgang van de magie ook de laatste resten van de beschaving zijn verdwenen. In een omgeving die net zo hard en meedogenloos is als die van een moderne wereldstad moet Wandall zich een weg naar volwassenheid vechten en de strijd aanbinden met tegenstanders die nog genoeg van de kostbare magie bezitten om onverwachts en dodelijk toe te slaan. Als Whandalls volk wordt bedreigd door een stervende godheid, beseft hij dat zijn mensen zichzelf alleen in veiligheid kunnen brengen door de stad te verlaten die hij altijd als zijn thuis heeft beschouwd.

Pravděpodobnost, že Luciferovo kladivo přímo zasáhne Zemi, byla jedna ku milionu. Pak jedna ku tisíci. Pak jedna ku stu. A pak...

Tsunami odvedli svou práci. Na pobřeží Atlantiku není ani stopa po lidských výtvorech. Pobřeží se změnilo. Mexický záliv je o třetinu větší; Florida se stala řetězem ostrovů, Chesapeka Bay se změnila v záliv. Do západního pobřeží Afriky se zakusují hluboké zálivy. Z vulkánů se vylévá láva a kouř. Moře bičují hurikány. Všude prší. Práce Kladiva ještě není ukončena...

In diesem Buch hat Larry Niven alle Hamilton-Erzählungen um den Agenten Gil der ARM Hamilton zusammengestellt und mit einer neuen Rahmenhandlung verknüpft. Gil kämpft gegen skrupellose Organschmuggler, die sowohl Tote als auch Lebende ins Visier nehmen. Ein spannender Roman entsteht.

Locklear befindet sich noch immer auf dem rätselhaften Planeten Zoo. Was erwartet ihn in dem neuen Gehege? Findet er dort Menschen, und wer hat das Sammelsurium unterschiedlicher Lebensräume angelegt? Wunderland ist die einzige Kolonie der Menschen, die von den Kzinti besetzt wurde. Ihr Gouverneur ist Chuut-Riit, eine Schlüsselfigur im ersten Kzin-Krieg. Wenn die Menschen Wunderland zurückerobern wollen, müssen sie Chuut-Riit beseitigen. Keine leichte Aufgabe, denn Chuut-Riit ist eine hochintelligente Raubkatze ...

The catlike Kzin race, bred to be conquerors, believes that the salad-eating ape-humans of planet Earth will be pushovers, until they realize their opponents are pacifists only because they are so good at warfare.

Een buitenaards ruimteschip is op weg naar de aarde. Het lukt niet om contact te krijgen. Dat gebeurt pas als de aliens een Russisch ruimtestation vernietigen, de overlevenden gevangennemen en elke dam op aarde met een regen van asteroïden wegvagen. Dan landen de Slurven op aarde en stellen de mensheid voor de keus: volledige overgave of volledige vernietiging...

Als hij ten onrechte van moord wordt beschuldigd, slaat Jeremy op de vlucht en sluit zich aan bij de Karavaan, om reizend langs de weg de geheimen en gevaren te ontdekken van de planeet Voorland.

Vydal United Fans ve spolupráci s Klubem Julese Vernea. Starobylá kosmická civilizace Paků zná dvě stadia dospívání: po dětství, kdy jsou jejich schopnosti dosud nerozvinuté, přijde Přeměna a období zralosti, kdy se stávají plnohodnotnými bytostmi – mocnými protektory. Přeměna má všakdvě podmínky: musí k ní dojít v určitém věku, protože jinak zabíjí, a vyvolá ji pouze specifický katalizátor, obsažený ve Stromu života a přitahující dospívající Paky jako plamen svíce noční můru. Může se ale stát, že kolonizační loď s mláďaty ztroskotá, Strom života vyhyne a Pakové nikdy nedospějí. Možná za čas dokonce zapomenou, kým jsou a budou si říkat lidé. A vybudují civilizaci, která začne létat vesmírem aniž by tušila, že jednoho dne může narazit na ztracené dědictví – na plody Stromu života. Napínavý příběh klasika akční sci-fi z cyklu volně navazujících románů Známý vesmír.

'Lang, lang geleden vertrokken onze ouders en grootouders van Aarde. Ze reisden door de sterren in het ruimteschip Geographic op zoek naar een paradijs. Maar ze kwamen in een hel terecht...' Onder de kolonisten van de planeet Avalon is tweedracht ontstaan. De ouderen willen op het veilige eiland Camelot blijven omdat zij zich nog al te goed de verschrikkingen van de Grendel-oorlogen herinneren. De jongeren daarentegen hunkeren naar uitdaging en avontuur. Zij willen het vasteland gaan verkennen en de hele planeet opeisen voor het menselijk ras. De Grendels, extreem moordzuchtige reptielachtige wezens, kennen zij alleen uit de verhalen. Wie had kunnen weten hoe immens de gevaren zouden zijn? In de nachtmerrie van de realiteit ontdekken de kolonisten dat er op het vasteland iets op de loer ligt dat veel gruwelijker is dan Grendels... De draken van Heorot is het adembenemende vervolg op de bestseller Heorot, geschreven door Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle en Steven Barnes, die stuk voor stuk hun sporen hebben verdiend met science-fictionromans.

Gil "The Arm" Hamilton was one of the top operatives of ARM, the elite UN plice force. His intuition was unfailingly accurate, his detective skills second to none, and his psychic powers -- esper sense and telekinesis -- were awesome. Now you can read all the classic stories of the legendary ARM operative, collected in one volume for the first time -- plus, an all-new, never-before-published Gil Hamilton adventure! Table of Contents: Death by Ecstasy (1969) • novella The Defenseless Dead (1973) • novelette ARM (1975) • novella Patchwork Girl (1980) • novel The Woman in Del Rey Crater - novelette Afterword - essay

Crashlander Beowulf Shaeffer has long been one of the most popular characters in Known Space. Now, for the first time ever, Larry Niven brings together all the Beowulf Shaeffer stories--including a brand-new one--in one long tale of exploration and adventure! PLUS--an all-new framing story that pulls together all of Beowulf Shaeffer's adventures and allows Shaeffer and his family to make a clean start at life once and for all!Contents:1 • Ghost • [Known Space] • novelette by Larry Niven8 • Neutron Star • [Known Space] • (1966) • novelette by Larry Niven32 • At the Core • [Known Space] • (1966) • novelette by Larry Niven57 • Flatlander • [Known Space] • (1967) • novelette by Larry Niven107 • Grendel • [Known Space] • (1968) • shortstory by Larry Niven160 • The Borderland of Sol • [Known Space] • (1975) • novelette by Larry Niven213 • Procrustes • [Known Space] • (1993) • novella by Larry Niven

Geschichten aus dem Ringweltuniversum - bk485; Bastei Lübbe; Larry Niven; pocket_book; 1994

Die Romane "Wie die Zeit vergeht" und "Ein Mord auf dem Mond" in einem Band

Twintig bloeddorstige en angstaanjagende weerwolfverhalen in één bundel! Twintig horror-auteurs laten de rillingen over uw rug lopen met hun mythes over gewone mensen die bij volle maan op mysterieuze wijze veranderen in afzichtelijke monsters.

After 200 years in cryosleep, Jaybee Corbell awakens to find that his mind has been downloaded to another body and he's in servitude to a harsh future State. After his escape via a spaceship, he traverses such vast distances--with accompanying time dilations--that he returns to Earth 3 million years later to discover a world wholly alien to the one he'd left. A.E. van Vogt wrote, "This fantastic novel is a mix of Niven hard science and a time-travel concept to boggle the mind." "Larry Niven is one of the giants of modern science fiction." - Mike Resnick "His tales have grit, authenticity, colorful characters and pulse-pounding narrative drive. Niven is a true master " - Frederik Pohl "Niven's intoxicating concepts, ideas, scientific extrapolations, and exotic hardware buffle up from every page. Rich in imagination and astonishing in breath ... will challenge the most sophisticated readers." - ALA Booklist "This fantastic novel is a mix of Niven hard science and a time-travel concept to boggle the mind...even after the last line the feeling remains of the story still rushing on into the magic distance of the universe." - A.E. van Vogt "Terrific fun " - Kirkus Reviews

His excellency Horace Hussein Al-Shamian Bury, trader and magnate, had hoped never again to hear mention of the gripping hand, Moties, the only aliens mankind has ever encountered, have two delicate right arms with small, wonderfully dextrous hands - and one poweful left arm which weilds the gripping hand...While Bury is investigating an excess of cash on the Imperial planet Maxroy's Purchase, his long-time friend and pilot Kevin Renner first sounds the alarm: the dreaded Moties have escaped quarantine. And so begins for Bury and Renner an adventure unsuited to men of their age, which returns them to Mote Prime, launches them into battle in space...and reveals, once more, their unorthodox appreciation of Motie intelligence and ingenuity.

Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] ACE #1The sequel to N-SpacePlaygrounds of the Mind captures the startling range and variety of Larry Niven's spectacular career, from bestselling novels such as Lucifer's Hammer and The Ringworld Engineers, from his classic short stories of science fiction and fantasy, from his thought-provoking essays and non-fiction, from his innovative and seldom-seen work in comics (on such projects as The Green Lantern Bible), to an advance look at Larry Niven's upcoming projects.Like N-Space, Playgrounds of the Mind is a feast for Niven's millions of fans-and an impressive tribute to the man Arthur C. Clarke called his "favorite writer."

From a story by world renowned science fiction author Larry Niven! This compelling graphic novel explores the origins of the Guardians of the Universe, the all powerful, immortal race that gave birth to the Green Lantern Corps. It's up to a Guardian called Ganthet to recruit Hal Jordan, Green Lantern of Earth, to stop one of their own from discovering the truth that will destroy the universe itself. Graphic novel format.

Die Götter des Olymp ließen einst den Krieger Achill wählen: zwischen einem langen, trostlosen Dasein oder einem kurzen Leben voll Ruhm und Ehre. Achill wählte den Ruhm. Am Ende des 21. Jahrhunderts hat die junge Lilian Shomer es geschafft: Sie darf an den Olympischen Spielen teilnehmen, doch sie hat einen teuren Preis dafür bezahlt. Wie alle Wettkämpfer nahm auch sie eine Wunderdroge, die ihr den Tod bringen wird - wenn sie nicht gewinnt. Denn nur der Sieger tritt in Verbindung mit dem gigantischen Computernetz, das die Erde regiert und dessen Handlanger die Olympioniken werden. Niemand hat sich dieser ungeheuren Computermacht je widersetzt - bis Lilian die Szenerie betritt... LARRY NIVEN gehört unbestritten zu den ganz Großen der internationalen SF. Wie kaum ein anderer vermag er es, ernstzunehmende Spekulation und Zukunftsvisionen in spannende Romane zu kleiden. Mit Illustrationen von BORIS VALLEJO. Deutsche Erstveröffentlichung

On an L.A. talk show, Arthur C. Clarke named Larry Niven as his favorite writer, a sentiment echoed by many, including the Baltimore Sun and Kirkus Reviews, who recognize Niven as "the premier writer of hard SF." This collection showcases Niven's masterful storytelling, featuring classic tales such as "Inconstant Moon" and "The Hole Man," alongside previously uncollected works like the novellas "Brenda" and "The Kiteman." Readers will also find a rich assortment of essays, anecdotes, and observations that reveal Niven's unique wit and excitement. The contents include an introduction by Tom Clancy, essays by notable figures such as Frederik Pohl and Gregory Benford, and a variety of short fiction, including excerpts from "World of Ptavvs," "Ringworld," and "Protector." Other highlights include "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex," "Cloak of Anarchy," and "Madness Has Its Place." The collection culminates in a bibliography detailing Niven's extensive body of work. This retrospective not only celebrates his career but also offers insights into the mind of one of science fiction's most influential authors.

A WINNING TRADITION... Welcome to the hottest pocket in Larry Niven's Known Space: the time of the assault on pacifist humanity by berserker felinoids from the planet Kzin. This time humanity's representatives to the Warrior Race are Donald Kingsbury, Greg Bear, and Steve Stirling. As in traditional in this war for species survival, in all cases "monkey cleverness" (i.e. human cunning) is more than a match for felinoid ferocity. But as is also traditional, victory never comes cheap to those out on the sharp edge of The Man-Kzin Wars. Cover Illustration: Stephen Hickman

• The Lion in His Attic - (1982) • Spirals - (1979) - Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle • A Teardrop Falls - (1983) • Talisman - (1981) - Larry Niven and Dian Girard • Flare Time - (1978) • The Locusts - (1979) - Larry Niven and Steven Barnes • Yet Another Modest Proposal: Roentgen Standard - (1984) • Folk Tale - (1984) • The Green Marauder - (1980) • War Movie - (1981) • The Real Thing - (1982) • Limits - (1981)

bevat: Robert A. Heinlein - Aan zijn veters omhoog (by his bootstraps, 1941)Jack Vance - De wereld tussenin (The world between, 1963)Larrry Niven - Neutronster (Neutron star, 1968)Peter Cuijpers - God op aardeWim Gijsen- Hoedt u voor protocollen!Tanith Lee - De ring vaarwel (Perfidious amber, 1979)Orson Scott Card - De porseleinen salamander (The porcelain salamander, 1981)Greg Bear- Rotssteen (Petra, 1982)Peter Schaap - De markt van MendesarchBruce Sterling & William Gibson - Rode ster, winterse omloopbaan (Red star, winter orbit, 1985)

Vijfhonderd jaar hing het cyborgschip Discipline boven de wereld van de integraalbomen en al die tijd bespioneerde de cyborg Shards Davis Kendy de afstammelingen van zijn ooit als muiters gevluchte bemanning. Toen zag hij eindelijk zijn kans schoon om in te grijpen. Op die afstand kon hij niet veel invloed aanwenden, en het werd dan ook niet duidelijk of de gelukkige afloop van het avontuur in De integraalbomen dank zij, of juist ondanks hem was. Nog is niet bekend – en weet hij het zelf ? – of hij in die vijf eeuwen wijzer is geworden, of dat hij nog steeds denkt dat mensen met straffe hand geregeerd moeten worden tot heil van de Staat. De bewoners van de integraalbomen zullen het merken… Rond de neutronster Voy roteert een immense gaswolk in de vorm van een ring. In het dichtste deel ervan, de Rookring, is het goed leven. In vrije val, want vaste grond is zeldzaam in de wolk. Alles zweeft en veel ervan is eetbaar en kan vliegen De eerste mensen die uit Discipline vluchtten, beitelden zich een eenvoudig maar gerieflijk bestaan op en rond de kilometers-lange zwevende bomen die langzaam door de wolk wentelen. Geleidelijk neemt hun aantal toe, ze ontwikkelen verschillende beschavingen en na eeuwen ontdekken de afzonderlijke groepen elkaar…complicaties blijven niet uit. Een nieuw degelijk boek en spannend SF-avontuur van de meesterbedenker van ‘vreemde werelden’

The colonists from Earth have spent a century in cold sleep to make the first journey, one way, to settle a planet in another solar system. Avalon seems perfect, a verdant, livable world still in its prehistoric age. The biologists and engineers who busy themselves planting and building scoff at the warnings of professional soldier Cadmann Weyland until a large, unnaturally fast and cunning predator begins stalking the colony. Learning how to kill the beast is only the first step, for they must then reevaluate their entire understanding of Avalon's ecology. The novel is best in its sympathetic treatment of the once formidable scientists who wake from cold sleep with impaired mental powers.

Welcome to a world like no other. The Ringworld: a landmark engineering achievement, a flat band 3 million times the surface area of Earth, encircling a distant star. Home to trillions of inhabitants, not all of which are human, and host to amazing technological wonders, the Ringworld is unique in all of the universe. Explorer Louis Wu, an Earth-born human who was part of the first expedition to Ringworld, becomes enmeshed in interplanetary and interspecies intrigue as war, and a powerful new weapon, threaten to tear the Ringworld apart forever. Now, the future of Ringworld lies in the actions of its children: Tunesmith, the Ghoul protector; Acolyte, the exiled son of Speaker-to-Animals, and Wembleth, a strange Ringworld native with a mysterious past. All must play a dangerous game in order to save Ringworld's population, and the stability of Ringworld itself. Blending awe-inspiring science with non-stop action and fun, Ringworld's Children , the fourth installment of the multiple award-winning saga, is the perfect introduction for readers new to this New York Times bestselling series, and long-time fans of Larry Niven's Ringworld.

Het begint zo onopvallend... een stip op een tijdopname van de nachtelijke sterrenhemel. Maar de wijze waarop die stip zich verplaatst betekent dat er iets op weg is, van Saturnus naar de Aarde. En omdat er op Saturnus of zijn manen geen leven mogelijk is, moet die stip van een ander sterrenstelsel afkomstig zijn. De aliens zijn in aantocht! Koortsachtige pogingen om contact met het buitenlandse ruimteschip te krijgen blijven vruchteloos. Dat komt pas als de aliens het Russische ruimtestation vernietigen, de overlevenden gevangen nemen en elke dam of grote installatie op Aarde met een regen van asteroïden wegvagen. Dan landen de Slurven op Aarde en stellen de mensheid voor de keus: volledige overgave of volledige vernietiging... Zo begint een strijd vol onbeschrijflijk geweld en onvoorstelbare verwoesting, waarvan de uitkomst tot het laatst onzeker blijft. In dit wanhopige gevecht komen een aantal hoofdfiguren naar voren die de lezer niet gauw zal vergeten. Zoals Harry, die een verwoest continent oversteekt om de man van een andere vrouw te redden. Of Harpanet, de alien die zich loyaal opstelt ten opzichte van de mens. Jenny, die als eerste het ruimteschip ontdekt en adviseur wordt van de president. En congreslid Wes Dawson die, als gevangene van de aliens, met beide partijen probeert te onderhandelen.

A deadly murderer adds real danger to the simulated challenges of a computerized fantasy world

In this novel, Niven presents a fully-fleshed culture of evolved humans who live without gravity in the gas cloud surrounding a neutron star. In this Smoke Ring, free-floating life forms flourish, and all of them, from fish to fowl, can fly...

Stories describe adventures in a world where mana, the power that makes magic possible, is running out

In the near future, Los Angeles is an all but uninhabitable war zone, racked by crime, violence, pollution and poverty. But above the blighted city, a Utopia has arisen: Todos Santos, a thousand-foot high single-structured city, designed to used state-of-the-art technology to create a completely human-friendly environment, offering its dwellers everything they could want in exchange for their oath of allegiance and their constant surveillance . But there are those who want to see the utopia destroyed, whose answer to tomorrow's best and brightest hope is mindless violence. And they have just entered Todos Santos. . . .

Twintig jaar geleden ontdekte de Donquichotachtige, geblaseerde Louis Wu Ringwereld. Nu gaat hij en Spreker-tot-Dieren terug ... als gevangenen van Hij-die-het-verst-in-de-achterhoede-is, een afgezette leider van de poppenspelers. Deze is van plan, met Louis' hulp, zijn vroegere status te heroveren door van Ringwereld zulke buitengewone schatten terug te brengen dat zijn eigen mensen wel onder de indruk moéten komen. Maar als ze aankomen ontdekt Louis dat Ringwereld niet langer stabiel is ... en zichzelf binnen enkele maanden zal vernietigen. Om zijn eigen hachje te redden zal Louis het controlecentrum moeten zien te vinden van de legendarische bouwmeesters die Ringwereld hebben geschapen. Zijn speurtocht groeit al snel uit tot een wild, bloedstollend avontuur, een aaneenschakeling van mysterieuze gebeurtenissen, doorspekt met beschrijvingen van de meest wonderlijke technologieën zoals alleen Niven ze kan verzinnen! * Nadat ik De Bouwers van Ringwereld had uitgelezen heb ik al mijn afspraken afgezegd en Ringwereld herlezen. Het was de moeite meer dan waard en eens te meer verbijsterde me de adembenemende grootsheid en diepte van Larry's inzicht. Analog Science Fiction Magazine * Niven's stijl is nog even bescheiden en effectief, zijn speculatieve wetenschap scherpzinnig, zijn buitenaardse wezens intrigerend en zijn plot even zo bevredigend als altijd. Publishers Weekly