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STAR WARS EPISODE TRILOGY : THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (EPISODE 5)

By Lucas,George. New York Scholastic 2004 9789351033608

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SMOKY GOD : or, A Voyage to the Inner World

By Emerson, Willis George.. New York Cosimo Classics 2006 , FEAR the seemingly incredible story which I am about to relate will be regarded as the result of a distorted intellect superinduced, possibly, by the glamour of unveiling a marvelous mystery, rather than a truthful record of the unparalleled experiences related by one Olaf Jansen, whose eloquent madness so appealed to my imagination that all thought of an analytical criticism has been effectually dispelled.Marco Polo will doubtless shift uneasily in his grave at the strange story I am called upon to chronicle; a story as strange as a Munchausen tale. It is also incongruous that I, a disbeliever, should be the one to edit the story of Olaf Jansen, whose name is now for the first time given to the world, yet who must hereafter rank as one of the notables of earth.I freely confess his statements admit of no rational analysis, but have to do with the profound mystery concerning the frozen North that for centuries has claimed the attention of scientists and laymen alike. 9781596056220

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STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS

By Chiang, Ted.. Great Britain Picador 2002 , Ted Chiang's first published story, "Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alternate history. He won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1992. Story for story, he is the most honored young writer in modern SF. Now, collected here for the first time are all seven of this extraordinary writer's stories so far-plus an eighth story written especially for this volume. What if men built a tower from Earth to Heaven-and broke through to Heaven's other side? What if we discovered that the fundamentals of mathematics were arbitrary and inconsistent? What if there were a science of naming things that calls life into being from inanimate matter? What if exposure to an alien language forever changed our perception of time? What if all the beliefs of fundamentalist Christianity were literally true, and the sight of sinners being swallowed into fiery pits were a routine event on city streets? These are the kinds of outrageous questions posed by the stories of Ted Chiang. Stories of your life . . . and others. 9781529039436

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ARTEMIS

By Weir, Andy. London Penguin 2018 , WELCOME TO ARTEMIS. The first city on the moon. Population 2,000. Mostly tourists. Some criminals. Jazz Bashara is one of the criminals. She lives in a poor area of Artemis and subsidises her work as a porter with smuggling contraband onto the moon. But it's not enough. So when she's offered the chance to make a lot of money she jumps at it. But though planning a crime in 1/6th gravity may be more fun, it's a lot more dangerous… 9781785030253

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PROJECT HAIL MARY

By Weir, Andy. London Penguin Books 2022 , Project Hail Mary is a science fiction novel by Andy Weir about Ryland Grace, a lone astronaut who wakes up aboard a spacecraft with no memory of his identity or mission. He soon discovers that he has been sent on a desperate mission to save Earth from a mysterious threat that could lead to the extinction of humanity. Combining scientific discovery, space exploration, and survival, the novel follows Grace’s journey as he uses his knowledge of science and engineering to solve an extraordinary cosmic problem. Along the way, he encounters unexpected challenges and forms a remarkable connection that changes the course of his mission. The book explores themes of friendship, human resilience, scientific cooperation, and the importance of curiosity and problem-solving in the face of global challenges. 9781529157468

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