Download or read book Eight and a Half Light Years from Home written by David White and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight and a Half Light Years from Home By: David White A spaceship with corrupted software crashes on a cold February evening in front of a Coast Guard helicopter. Immediately, the incident is reported to the Secretary of Defense who orders the craft and beings on board to be transported to Area 51 by a NASA exo-biologist roused from his sleep in the middle of the night. “I became an exo-biologist because there were so few exos that nobody could prove me wrong.” The exo-biologist and the aliens discuss human oddities for eight and a half light years, before their software is corrected. They leave, only to return to obtain a nuclear weapon to destroy the hated Mouse people.

Download or read book Infinite Reef written by Karl Kofoed and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2012-03-10 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having finished its exploration of an extra-solar gas giant Lalande A, documenting a strange civilization living beneath the clouds of its giant blue spot, the crew of the giant space ark Goddard must now return home. Their route takes them past Lalande B, the second of two Jupiter-sized gas giants orbiting a red dwarf star. But as they pass by it they see something strange; an artificial ring, which compels them to investigate. Once more Alex Rose and Mary Seventeen are called upon to use their shuttle to investigate and find themselves caught up in another strange adventure of discovery. After that harrowing mission the Goddard must now return home, 10.5 light years away, to bring the news of their discoveries to Earth. When they arrive ... if they arrive ... will they be welcomed as heroes? Or will they find their home world changed by conditions they can only imagine? The answers prove even stranger than the mission itself. Rather than ending their voyage their journey among the stars may be just beginning. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Download or read book Little Gray Men written by Toby Smith and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how the rumors of an alien spacecraft landing in Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947 led to American society's obsession with extraterrestrials and the rise in popularity of science fiction movies, television shows, and books.

Download or read book Death by Design written by Bud Suiter and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death by Design: must reading for teenagers and everyone who has ever been one! Science-sleuths Adam and Rachel Fuller discover an apparent auto accident and call in the police. In the minutes before the police arrive, they discover unusual evidence that suggests a murder was committed. Rachel's photographic memory and Adam's skills at constructing crime theories peel away the layers obscuring the murderer. A long shot DNA match provides a clue. But in the process of identifying the killer, the siblings become enmeshed in a terrorist plot to blow up famous Paris monuments on New Year's Eve. Learn science, geography and history in this fast paced mystery! "The place descriptions are vivid and memorable. During their journeys, the Fullers deal with complex moral dilemmas." Saskia Hilton, author, Practical Pediatric Radiology, and San Diego Police Award of Honor recipient for assisting detectives with child abuse issues. "High schoolers Adam and Rachel Fuller put their sciencesleuthing skills to work solving murders and thwarting international terrorists as the author puts a modern spin on the murder mystery classic." Andy Rathbone, author of Vista for Dummies and over 40 other books.

Download or read book They Are Not Alone written by Leo Cauzillo and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. A’Pal Chi is a mathematician sworn by oath to reveal none of his findings. His labs at the university are the only facilities still in operation on his doomed planet. He is working on a complex formula that will change the world if he can figure it out. One of his theories removes zero from the number-line and allows to equal 3. His c2 equation allows travel at light speed. So, his team builds a grand new ship capable of carrying two thousand people on an eight-and-a-half-year trip to the stars. Back on his home world, a race was on with the cities of the east. They have their own light speed program and have the same destination planet in mind. As Dr. Chi embarks on his journey and transforms from mathematician to explorer, he leads the charge as history, mythology, and religion are examined in new ways, through archeology, space travel, ritual, and legend. As he, his team, and his crew search for evidence of ancient civilizations on new worlds, they determine that they are not alone in this vast universe full of surprises. In this science fiction tale, a mathematician turned explorer travels on light-speed adventures in space where mythology springs to life and his destiny awaits.

Download or read book UFOs and Popular Culture written by James R. Lewis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops, this illustrated A–Z encyclopedia makes it easy to locate each topic, and the opportunities for further research assure its timeliness. Is the human race the result of a breeding experiment carried out by ancient astronauts? Are satanists, extraterrestrials—or both—mutilating cattle? Whimsical and fascinating, UFOs and Popular Culture explores a rich facet of Americana and its impact on contemporary society. The UFO phenomenon is put into folkloric and psychological perspective, revealing much about our collective psyche. From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows; from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites and photo ops; this illustrated A–Z encyclopedia is your first stop resource for understanding UFO beliefs and their impact on contemporary America. Topics explored include Music and UFOs, Naked Aliens, Reincarnation, Roswell, Brad Steiger, Heaven's Gate, War of the Worlds, and UFO Conventions.

Download or read book Light Years written by Maggie Gee and published by Saqi Books. This book was released on 2012-09-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lottie Lucas is the luckiest person she knows. She has looks, money, three houses and a teenage son she adores So why is her husband Harold walking out on her? Light Years is also about zoos and the zodiac; the seasons and the stars; and how humans see the natural world. It is a novel about the possibilities of happiness, a surprising and beautiful contemporary love story. In the tradition of the best romantic comedy.' The Observer Sublimely funny and infinitely subtle, Light Years is pure delight.' Daily Telegraph Energetic and beguiling.' Sunday Telegraph 'This is so fine a novel, because so completely a planned and crafted one.' Times Literary Supplement

Download or read book Light Years from Home written by Mike Chen and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood A Best Of pick and Most Anticipated Sci Fi and Fantasy novel, as selected by Goodreads • Buzzfeed • BookRiot • The Portalist • IO9 • BookBub • SheReads • BiblioLifestyle • Den of Geek • GeekDad “A rich backstory… a highly satisfying ending… All the stars for Chen's warmhearted space-travel story.” –Kirkus, starred review Every family has issues. Most can’t blame them on extraterrestrials. Evie Shao and her sister, Kass, aren’t on speaking terms. Fifteen years ago on a family camping trip, their father and brother vanished. Their dad turned up days later, dehydrated and confused—and convinced he'd been abducted by aliens. Their brother, Jakob, remained missing. The women dealt with it very differently. Kass, suspecting her college-dropout twin simply ran off, became the rock of the family. Evie traded academics to pursue alien conspiracy theories, always looking for Jakob. When Evie's UFO network uncovers a new event, she goes to investigate. And discovers Jakob is back. He's different—older, stranger, and talking of an intergalactic war—but the tensions between the siblings haven't changed at all. If the family is going to come together to help Jakob, then Kass and Evie are going to have to fix their issues, and fast. Because the FBI is after Jakob, and if their brother is telling the truth, possibly an entire space armada, too. The perfect combination of action, imagination and heart, Light Years from Home is a touching drama about a challenge as difficult as saving the galaxy: making peace with your family…and yourself. "With heart and insight...Chen crosses the stakes and imagination of a space opera with the emotional depth and intricacy of a family drama." —Erika Swyler, bestselling author of Light from Other Stars

Download or read book Space Army Recruits Day 8 written by Kinley Grey and published by Kinley Grey. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second in a series! Rory’s crew is working out their kinks (literally!) in preparation for the Day 30 “test” they know will determine their fate in the SDF, crossing boundaries and climbing into each other’s bunks to get extra-familiar with each other. But the mysterious Smith keeps to himself. Will the big man get shuttled back to Earth for refusing to play nicely with others, or can Rory find a way to persuade Command that Smith deserves a second chance? The next book in the Space Army Recruits series is coming soon! Subscribe to Kinley Grey’s newsletter at http://eepurl.com/cXlTJL to find out when it’s out.

Download or read book Universe written by Martin Rees and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a dazzling and expansive look at the universe with this easy-to-follow guide! Universe provides a tour of the cosmos, covering our solar system, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. With information on the nature of the universe, the study of cosmology, Earth's motion, modern telescopes, and astrophotography, this groundbreaking encyclopedia is a must-have for both students and astronomy enthusiasts. Includes a comprehensive star atlas with entries on each of the 88 constellations and notable celestial objects that lie within them, and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year.

Download or read book The Incredible Planet written by John W. Campbell and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2014-11-27 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Incredible Planet is John W. Campbell's sequel to The Mightiest Machine and contains the following: "The Incredible Planet" "The Interstellar Search" "The Infinite Atom"

Download or read book Cyborg Assassin 2 written by Rayner Ye and published by Rayner Ye. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey into the heart of a red-sun-world at war in the thrilling continuation of Rayner's Military Space Opera series. Oshun has been offered freedom, but the call for justice is stronger. Betrayal simmers within her military ranks, leading her to seek retribution for the fallen space marines, brutally massacred twelve light-years from their home. Yet, every step she takes is shrouded in danger. Amidst the treacherous web of double agents and corrupt officials, Oshun's trust is a rare commodity. Posing as the daughter of a nuclear scientist working for the enemy at the International Space Station, Oshun’s in a race against time. Her secret identity is compromised, and friends fall in the wake of a relentless pursuit aimed at extracting critical information locked within her memory chip. With the threat escalating, she must escape to solid ground. Meanwhile, Frankie's quest for redemption takes a dangerous turn. After rescuing war victims from a concentration camp, he faces opposition from the citizens of Hidden City. Forced to find his friend Dave and their pet sparikat, Frankie is thrust into a frozen landscape of betrayal and impending conflict. In "Cyborg Assassin 2," the interwoven stories of Oshun and Frankie collide in a narrative of courage, cunning, and determination. Get ready to join the ranks of readers captivated by Rayner's masterful storytelling. Experience the intensity of "Cyborg Assassin 2" today, and continue your journey on Planet Artheus.

Download or read book Beloved Son written by George Turner and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty years after his starship escapes from an apocalyptic Earth, Commander Albert Raft and his crew return to a much younger and violent Earth society that wants to embrace Raft as a god because of his telepathic powers.

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1988-08-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Download or read book Z Formations written by John Russell Fearn and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the secret motive power of a lost a lost flying saucer, physicist Micael Arnott, three companions and an escaped convict are flung into the void at eight times the speed of light to eventually land, after the oblivion of acceleration, upon a world that is both extraordinary and terrifying. Their machine disappears and they themselves also vanish one by one, Michael Arnott going first when he is on the verge of explaining the mystery of this far-flung world. That the planet is inhabited seems obvious from queerly designed spaceships glimpsed at intervals, all of them blazoned with a "Z", which is not so much an alphabet letter as a symbol of a master-race of scientists. In their efforts to solve the riddle of the world and system to which they have been hurled, the perplexed travellers gradually realise they are not only involved in an odyssey of space, but in a problem of Time as well. They are forced to the conclusion that, just as the first supersonic airmen paid a penalty of mental blackout for breaking the barrier of sound, so there is also a penalty for exceeding Fitzgerald's Law - namely that 186,000 miles per second is the ultimate possible speed.

Download or read book Rocket Jocks Blast Into the Future written by Colin D Speirs and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Role play in the B&W movies and shorts of the 1930s, before CGI was ever thought of, Rocket ships and rubber monster suits.?

Download or read book The Light Years written by Elizabeth Jane Howard and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 463 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “dazzling” novel follows a family of English aristocrats as their country teeters on the brink of World War II (Penelope Fitzgerald). As war clouds gather on the distant horizon, Hugh, Edward, and Rupert Cazalet, along with their wives, children, and loyal servants, prepare to leave London for their annual pilgrimage to the family’s Sussex estate. There, they will join their parents, William and Kitty, and sister, Rachel, at Home Place, the sprawling retreat where the three brothers hope to spend an idyllic summer of years gone by. But the First World War has left indelible scars. Hugh, the eldest of his siblings, was wounded in France and is haunted both by recurring nightmares of battle and the prospect of another war. Edward adores his wife, Villy, a former dancer searching for meaning in life, yet he’s incapable of remaining faithful to her. Rupert desires only to fulfill his potential as a painter, but finds that love and art cannot coexist. And devoted daughter Rachel discovers the joys—and limitations—of intimacy with another woman. A candid portrait of British life in the late 1930s and a sweeping depiction of a world on the brink of war, The Light Years is a must-read for fans of Downton Abbey. Three generations of the Cazalet family come to unforgettable dramatic life in this saga about England during the last century—and the long-held values and cherished traditions that would soon disappear forever.