Download or read book Viking Worlds written by Marianne Hem Eriksen and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen papers explore a variety of inter-disciplinary approaches to understanding the Viking past, both in Scandinavia and in the Viking diaspora. Contributions employ both traditional inter- or multi-disciplinarian perspectives such as using historical sources, Icelandic sagas and Eddic poetry and also specialised methodologies and/or empirical studies, place-name research, the history of religion and technological advancements, such as isotope analysis. Together these generate new insights into the technology, social organisation and mentality of the worlds of the Vikings. Geographically, contributions range from Iceland through Scandinavia to the Continent. Scandinavian, British and Continental Viking scholars come together to challenge established truths, present new definitions and discuss old themes from new angles. Topics discussed include personal and communal identity; gender relations between people, artefacts, and places/spaces; rules and regulations within different social arenas; processes of production, trade and exchange, and transmission of knowledge within both past Viking-age societies and present-day research. Displaying thematic breadth as well as geographic and academic diversity, the articles may foreshadow up-and-coming themes for Viking Age research. Rooted in different traditions, using diverse methods and exploring eclectic material _ Viking Worlds will provide the reader with a sense of current and forthcoming issues, debates and topics in Viking studies, and give insight into a new generation of ideas and approaches which will mark the years to come.
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get set for rip-roaring adventure in this tale from the imagination of science fiction luminary H. Beam Piper. In the aftermath of a massive war, many once-developed planets have been reduced to rubble, and the few survivors have lost all vestiges of civilization. A group of so-called 'Space Vikings' have begun to roam the galaxy, snatching up everything valuable that has been left behind.
Download or read book The Last Space Viking written by John F. Carr and published by . This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King Trask's plans for a new galaxy order are brought to a sudden halt when a new power emerges from the ashes of the Old Federation. Will King Rodrik the First of Tanith be able to salvage his grandfather's dream, or become a tool of the new Mardukan Empire?
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Space Viking" by H. Beam Piper. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Architecture Society and Ritual in Viking Age Scandinavia written by Marianne Hem Eriksen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores households, social organization, and rituals in Viking Age Scandinavia through a study of dwellings and their doorways.
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2016-01-07T00:46:59Z with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initially serialized in Analog magazine between 1962 and 1963, Space Viking takes place after the events of H. Beam Piper’s earlier serialization, The Cosmic Computer. Space Viking is a classic space opera: what begins as an interstellar tale of revenge turns into a swashbuckling adventure yarn, and finally into a meditation on empire-building and galactic governance with direct allusions to our modern history. This richness of content makes Space Viking a unique read. The reader begins by expecting a lighter sci-fi adventure, and early on the plot delivers; but as events transpire, the reader is deftly drawn away from action scenes and into a more nuanced discussion on governance and human nature. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book SPACE VIKING Terro Human Future History written by H. Beam Piper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Ten thousand refugees from the losing side of The Big War fled far beyond the boundaries of the Terran Federation and colonized the planet Excalibur. They had also expanded to a handful of Sword Worlds. On the Sword World Gram, Lucas Trask, Baron of Traskon, is about to marry Elaine Karvall, whose father owns the Karvall steel mills. In addition to being a political alliance, it is also a love match. But Andray Dunnan, the insane nephew of Duke Angus of Wardshaven, is under the delusion that Elaine loves him and is being forced into the marriage. When she tries to correct him, his anger boils over. He crashes the wedding ceremony, kills her and seriously wounds Trask, before stealing the Duke's newly built starship, the Enterprise, and escaping.
Download or read book Space Viking written by Beam Piper H and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2023-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Space Viking" is a classic technology fiction novel written by H. Beam Piper. This gripping tale is about in a far off future where spacefaring civilizations have risen and fallen, and interstellar empires vie for dominance. The story centers at the charismatic and enigmatic Lucas Trask, a space viking who seeks vengeance in opposition to the brutal rulers of his homeworld, Excalibur. Trask's quest for justice leads him to become a charismatic leader and a symbol of resistance towards tyranny in a galaxy plagued by means of political intrigue and war. As the leader of a set of rebels, Trask employs ruthless processes to benefit resources and allies. His aim is to establish a brand new society where freedom and honor be successful, challenging the oppressive regimes that have dominated the galaxy. Piper's "Space Viking" is thought for its exploration of complicated ethical and moral questions amidst the chaos of interstellar warfare. The novel delves into issues of strength, leadership, and the consequences of human ambition. It additionally examines the cyclical nature of records and the long-lasting warfare for liberty. Piper's storytelling prowess shines in "Space Viking" through his advent of a richly special universe, whole with elaborate political landscapes, superior generation, and noteworthy characters.
Download or read book Losers in Space written by John Barnes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the year 2129 . . . and fame is all that matters Susan and her friends are celebutantes. Their lives are powered by media awareness, fed by engineered meals, and underscored by cynicism. Everyone has a rating; the more viewers who ID you, the better. So Susan and her almost-boyfriend Derlock cook up a surefire plan: the nine of them will visit a Mars-bound spaceship and stow away. Their survival will be a media sensation, boosting their ratings across the globe. There's only one problem: Derlock is a sociopath. Breakneck narrative, pointed cultural commentary, warm heart, accurate science, a kickass heroine, and a ticking clock . . . who could ask for more?
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space Viking is a science fiction novel by American writer H. Beam Piper, set in his Terro-Human future history.
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space Viking is a science fiction novel by American writer H. Beam Piper, set in his Terro-Human future history.
Download or read book Viking Orbiter Views of Mars written by Cary R. Spitzer and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space Viking (1963) A great new novel by H. Beam Piper. Space Viking is set in his Terro-Human future history. It tells the story of one man's search for his wife's murderer and its unexpected consequences. The story was originally serialized in Analog magazine (November 1962 - February 1963), then published by Ace Books in 1963. On the Sword World Gram, Lucas Trask, Baron of Traskon, is about to marry Elaine Karvall, whose father owns the Karvall steel mills. In addition to being a political alliance, it is also a love match. But Andray Dunnan, the insane nephew of Duke Angus of Wardshaven, is under the delusion that Elaine loves him and is being forced into the marriage. When she tries to correct him, his anger boils over. He crashes the wedding ceremony, kills her and seriously wounds Trask, before stealing the Duke's newly built starship, the Enterprise, and escaping. When he recovers from his injuries, he pledges his realm to Duke Angus in return for another warship...
Download or read book Space Viking written by H. Beam Piper and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get set for rip-roaring adventure in this tale from the imagination of science fiction luminary H. Beam Piper. In the aftermath of a massive war, many once-developed planets have been reduced to rubble, and the few survivors have lost all vestiges of civilization. A group of so-called 'Space Vikings' have begun to roam the galaxy, snatching up everything valuable that has been left behind. Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction author. He wrote many short stories and several novels under the name H. Beam Piper, and is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of Paratime alternate history tales. Piper's work falls into two camps: stark space operas, such as Space Viking, or stories of cultural conflict and misunderstanding, such as Little Fuzzy and the Paratime stories. Piper's characterization was rooted in the notion of the self-reliant man: an individual able to take care of himself and both willing and able to tackle any situation which might arise. This is perfectly exemplified in a bit of dialogue found in his short story Oomphel in the Sky" "He actually knows what has to be done and how to do it, and he's going right ahead and doing it, without holding a dozen conferences and round-table discussions and giving everybody a fair and equal chance to foul things up for him."
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration written by John Logsdon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of how NASA sent humans to explore outer space, told through a treasure trove of historical documents--publishing in celebration of NASA's 60th anniversary and with a foreword by Bill Nye "An extremely useful and thought provoking documentary journey through the maze of space history. There is no wiser or more experienced navigator through the twists and turns and ups and downs than John Logsdon." -James Hansen, New York Times bestselling author of First Man, now a feature film starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy Among all the technological accomplishments of the last century, none has captured our imagination more deeply than the movement of humans into outer space. From Sputnik to SpaceX, the story of that journey--including the inside history of our voyages to the moon depicted in First Man--is told as never before in The Penguin Book of Outer Space Exploration. Renowned space historian John Logsdon traces the greatest moments in human spaceflight by weaving together essential, fascinating documents from NASA's history with his expert narrative guidance. Beginning with rocket genius Wernher von Braun's vision for voyaging to Mars, and closing with Elon Musk's contemporary plan to get there, this volume traces major events like the founding of NASA, the first American astronauts in space, the Apollo moon landings, the Challenger disaster, the daring Hubble Telescope repairs, and more. In these pages, we such gems as Eisenhower's reactions to Sputnik, the original NASA astronaut application, John Glenn's reflections on zero gravity, Kennedy's directives to go to the moon, discussions on what Neil Armstrong's first famous first words should be, firsthands accounts of spaceflight, and so much more.
Download or read book Space Viking written by Henry Beam Piper and published by . This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his wife is murdered on his wedding day, Lucas Trask begins his search for her murderer with unexpected consequences. Lucas uses his personal fortune to buy a starship and become a Space Viking raiding and trading and building an empire while searching for his wife's killer. Henry Beam Piper was an American science fiction author best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of Paratime alternate history tales.
