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Download or read book Ad Astra written by Jack Campbell and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the New York Times–bestselling Lost Fleet series comes 11 action-packed stories of space exploration. In Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet series, Campbell’s hero Captain “Black Jack” Geary explores the furthest reaches of space. Here, Campbell explores what kinds of problems mankind might face as our horizons expand. The third in a series of collections of Campbell’s short stories includes some of Campbell’s favorite stories, and some of his earliest. A brand-new author’s note accompanies each story. “Lady Be Good” is one of Campbell’s most popular stories, winner of Analog magazine’s “AnLab” reader poll for Best Short Story and cited in Gardner Dozois’s Year’s Best SF. The Lady Be Good is an old ship, running obscure routes (not all on the right side of the law), with her loyal first officer Kilcannon and reclusive captain. When Kilcannon decides to rescue the survivors of an attack on a Vestral Company ship, a mysterious new passenger thanks him by asking difficult questions about the Lady, with unexpected answers. In “Kyrie Eleison,” the Verio shipwrecked centuries ago on an out-of-the-way planet, and the descendants of the ship’s survivors have gotten along as well as they can by following the orders that were passed on to them. But those orders weren’t intended to govern life on the planet’s surface, and when the Bellegrange arrives on a rescue mission, her captain will have to reckon with the unexpected social order on the planet. In “Do No Harm”, a ship is so technologically advanced that it can repair itself—but turning over the keys might not be the best idea. And in “Down the Rabbit Hole,” a series of failed attempts at faster-than-light travel lead to a novel approach: sending an untested Naval captain out in a space ship to see if he can figure out what’s gone wrong. With eleven stories in all, Ad Astra is the most multi-faceted introduction to the short fiction of Jack Campbell, and an essential complement to his bestselling book-length work.
Book Synopsis Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet by : Dallas Campbell
Download or read book Ad Astra: An Illustrated Guide to Leaving the Planet written by Dallas Campbell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I could have done with a copy of Ad Astra in December 2015!' –Tim Peake ‘A wonderful, wise and witty guide for space explorers everywhere.' – Richard Osman ‘A must read both for intrepid space explorers and misty-eyed dreamers. Now, to space!’ – Hannah Fry ‘Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.’ – Adam Rutherford Need some space? For almost all human history we’ve been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure, it's got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off? Whether you've got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you’re looking for a complete change of scene, this book has all the information you'll need to leave, with FREE expert advice from the men and woman who can actually make it happen. Do I need a passport? How do I know if I have the right stuff? Can I take my dog? What spacesuit do I need? Where am I going to go? What am I going to eat? As well as being a deeply impractical guide to getting off the planet, this is an eclectic and beautifully illustrated mix-tape of space travel stories – both real and imagined. From the migrating lunar geese that flew us to the moon in the 1600’s, to Elon Musk’s wild plan to get humans to Mars en masse in the future; from the history of early rocket science to the Soviet tortoises that secretly won the space race. A collection for anyone who has looked up in wonder at the stars... And then wondered how to get there. ‘The next best thing to actually heading off into space.’ – Jim Al-Khalili ‘Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.’ – Adam Rutherford ‘If, like me, you dream of going into space, this is definitely the place to start the journey.’ – Dan Snow ‘A must have volume for astronauts and armchair astronauts alike.’ – Helen Sharman OBE ‘Funny, factual and beautiful.’ – Shaun Keavney ‘Read it, make notes, and be ready when the day comes.’ – Helen Czerski
Book Synopsis Sic Itur Ad Astra: The theory of volition by : Andrew J. Galambos
Download or read book Sic Itur Ad Astra: The theory of volition written by Andrew J. Galambos and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 972 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Adastra in Africa by : Barry Windsor-Smith
Download or read book Adastra in Africa written by Barry Windsor-Smith and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 1999-06-28 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adastra in Africa spotlights a young, exiled goddess traveling to an African village and striving to bring salvation to the famine-stricken area. It's a compelling tale of an outsider attempting to use her own non-traditional methods to help a defiantly proud people regain its vitality, without compromising the tribe's heritage and values. This stand-alone graphic novel features some of the most beautifully intricate and graceful drawing of Windsor-Smith's legendary career.
Book Synopsis Diaspora Ad Astra by : Emil M. Flores
Download or read book Diaspora Ad Astra written by Emil M. Flores and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction short stories.
Download or read book Ad Astra written by Dante Alighieri and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ad Astra written by Kevin McLaughlin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-29 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dan Wynn wanted to explore space more than life itself, but a tragic accident left him too injured for NASA's space program. Second chances don't come along every day, so when an old friend offered him one, he grabbed on with both hands. The next thing Dan knew, he was on the moon, piloting humanity's first starship while fighting his way through one peril after another. Little did Dan know that simple offer was anything but, and would lead him to the stars far beyond our own. The risks are great. But if life knocked you down, what would you gamble to have one more shot at your dreams? Excerpt: "Dan - ad astra!" Dan heard the order. Ad astra. To the stars. It was a toast the two of them had shared back in college, when they first stepped onto the roads which would lead them into space. It had been John's idea to use the toast as a code word now. Dan didn't even take a deep breath before executing the order. He'd practiced this with Majel enough times in the simulator - not the part about having a gunman in the bridge, but if that order was ever given, it would be a true crisis. He checked the screen again. Visual range in only fifteen seconds. No time for anything else. He rapidly initiated the program, said a quick prayer, and pressed the Enter button on his keyboard. Immediately, the ship began to shudder. This book is a heavily revised second edition of the original volume. The story length has been increased by about 60%, adding enormously more background to the characters and deepening of the personality of the world and crew. If you've already read the first edition, you won't need to read this version to catch up - but fans of the series are sure to enjoy this expanded and improved "Author's Preferred Edition"!
Download or read book Ad Astra written by Michael Gingold and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time - the 1980s - in a galaxy not really all that far away - New York - Michael Gingold started a collection of newspaper advertisements for the science fiction, fantasy, and horror releases that stoked his passion as a genre fan. Eventually, he would grow up to become editor-in-chief of the horror magazine Fangoria, plus a writer for numerous other genre publications, a screenwriter, respected author, and all-around expert for films frightful and fanstastical. As the years went by, Michael held on to this collection of weird and wonderful art, eventually publishing the best-selling, horror-themed Ad Nauseam: Newsprint Nightmares from the 1980s and its sequel, Ad Nauseam II: Newsprint Nightmares from the 1990s and 2000s. And now he presents Ad Astra: 20 Years of Newspaper Ads for Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films, a year-by-year look at the movies that shaped many a childhood in the '80s and '90s. Inside this 270-page book, you'll find Star Trek to Starship Troopers, The Dark Crystal to Dark City, Blade Runner to The Running Man, RoboCop to Robot Jox, The Empire Strikes Back to Back to the Future, and many, many more. See alternate artwork for your favorite films, learn the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of their marketing campaigns, and read the most entertaining and unexpected quotes from reviewers at the time all carefully curated by Michael. So throw on your jetpack as we travel back in time to when print was king and movie marketing was an art form for the ages!
Book Synopsis Per Ardua Ad Astra by : Philip Congdon
Download or read book Per Ardua Ad Astra written by Philip Congdon and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En håndbog med oplysninger om alle sider af RAF herunder enheder opstået inden for RAF samt RAF relationer til andre lande.
Download or read book Ad' Astra written by Nadine Abrahams and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you suffer at the hands of Boastful brats, Petty parents, Nasty neighbors’, Sour Siblings or Flippant Friends? Well we might have the answer for your problems (not guaranteed). Through Modern Technology and age-old wisdom our experienced and highly educated team (That’s a blatant lie if I ever saw one) offer unique gift’s in the guise of everyday goods that will leave everyone better off (not ruddy likely). For a Low, Low Cost; (We take cash as a deposit and make a profit of your most valuable assets for example the ability to walk) RUSH IN TODAY AND TAKE A JOURNEY TO THE STARS IN WONDERMENT AT OUT GREATNESS! (If You Rush in without fixing you own problems through conversation, hard work and common decency you are an ill witted beast.) Alan Akar The 1st. Proprietor of Ad Astra. [A’D Astra has recently moved from ye old England and resituated in the City of Adelaide in the suburb of Magic’s End (a suburb magically placed within a real suburb in the south near a recently upgraded shopping centre) South Australia 2008 because of accusations by the Inquisition mob] Advertisement in the Local newspaper Summer 1587
Book Synopsis Heart of Darkness by : Joseph Conrad
Download or read book Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2023-11-21 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of Darkness is often considered the world’s best short novel. The book serves as a bridge between the 19th century and modernism, an adventure tale revolving around the ambiguity of themes such as truth, morality, and evil. Joseph Conrad witnessed the European exploitation of the Congo with his own eyes. He once sailed up the Congo River himself to locate a countryman at a trading station deep within the country – even though this man wasn't named Kurtz. The goal and enigma of the journey have become synonymous with this name, one of the most unforgettable fictional characters of our time. JOSEPH CONRAD [1857–1924] was born in Ukraine to Polish parents, went to sea at the age of seventeen, and ended his career as a captain in the English merchant navy. His most famous work is the novella Heart of Darkness [1899], adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 as Apocalypse Now.
Book Synopsis Via Ad Astra - Vol 1 / No 1 by : ISEC
Download or read book Via Ad Astra - Vol 1 / No 1 written by ISEC and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Creating Global Opportunities by : Chris Jephson
Download or read book Creating Global Opportunities written by Chris Jephson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well-researched, first inside account of Maersk Line's progression to world's leading container operator, put within the context of globalisation.
Book Synopsis Per Aspera Ad Astra by : Victor Wayne
Download or read book Per Aspera Ad Astra written by Victor Wayne and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-10 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a few well-chosen words hit as the arrow hits the target? Can a few words completely change the way of thinking? And can a few words change a man's life? The answer to all questions above will be -- "Yes". I present to you my new book -- "Per Aspera Ad Astra".In English this means "Through the difficulties to the stars". Interesting name, isn't it? Before you is the book of more than 100 best great people Quotes. At first, there were about 1000 of them, but after qualitative selection it became only a little more than 100. The book will be useful for those who are looking for themselves in life, who can't find answers to some asks, or just those who looking for development book or just have some fun. The book will be a perfect gift for friends or for the relatives, perhaps this is exactly what they need now. It doesn't matter who you are at the moment, a student, a factory worker, or CEO of a company with, sometimes we all need support, more inspiration, or the right advice.The book contains quotes, which reflect the way of thinking successful people that helped them to achieve great results, kill laziness in themselves, and despite the failures move forward. I wanted you to get the most pleasure of reading, so I decided to make each quote together with a picture, and I think it turned out well. Sincerely, V. Wayne
Book Synopsis Per Aspera Ad Astra by : Natasha Hull
Download or read book Per Aspera Ad Astra written by Natasha Hull and published by Seagull Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on a photo exhibition that took place in three locations during 2003. The Menier Gallery, London, June. St Paul's Gallery, Birmingham, November. Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, December It shows how rock music, starting with the Beatles, changed the mentality of the youth of Russia and set the seeds for the eventual fall of Soviet communism. The hundred or so pictures in this album document the rise of music and the fall of communism, providing a unique snapshot of the people & events that led to the weakening of Soviet power resulting in the unfound freedoms enjoyed today.
Book Synopsis Adastra and Stella Maris by : Frithjof Schuon
Download or read book Adastra and Stella Maris written by Frithjof Schuon and published by World Wisdom, Inc. This book was released on 2003 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spiritual traveler may carry this German/English bilingual book of poems for a lifetime and not exhaust its content, because its contents I the inexhaustibly beautiful life of the spirit.
Book Synopsis Swords and Saddles by : Jack Campbell
Download or read book Swords and Saddles written by Jack Campbell and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling author of the Lost Fleet series tells tales of an alien ambush, time-traveling cavalrymen, and a military lawyer in space. In his New York Times bestselling Lost Fleet series, author Jack Campbell has taken readers and Captain “Black Jack” Geary on a fast-paced journey of conquest across vast reaches of space. Now, in the three novellas contained in Swords and Saddles, first in a series of short fiction collections from Jack Campbell, readers can explore the entire universe of Campbell’s fiction. A new author’s note accompanies each story. Begin by entering “The Rift.” Answering a distress call from a colonized planet, a combat team finds themselves ambushed. They manage to scrabble their way to a remote research facility in the countryside, joining a group of schoolchildren that have holed up with the researchers—three groups united in fear that their lives will last only as long as they can avoid discovery by the aliens that have come to their planet. When the aliens do come, it becomes clear that despite all the years of research, the humans’ understanding of the aliens is woefully incomplete. “Swords and Saddles” is one of several alternate history stories that Jack Campbell has written. When lightning strikes Captain Ulysses Benton and his U.S. Cavalry Fifth Regiment, they recover to find an ancient structure in the desert that they’ve never seen before—and writing in a language none of them recognize. When the next find themselves skirmishing with soldiers wearing armor more appropriate to Roman centurions than 1870s Kansas, it becomes clear that wherever it is they are, it isn’t Kansas. But where are they, then? And how do they make their way home? The Lost Fleet isn’t the only Jack Campbell series full of outer space intrigue. “Failure to Obey” is a novella in his Paul Sinclair series. When Lieutenant Jen Shen saves the day after a terrorist attack on a space station, she gets a medal, but Ivan Sharpe, a fellow officer and Paul’s former master-at-arms, gets a court martial. In a classic court martial scene that rivals the best in American literature, Paul must work behind the scenes to save Ivan’s military career.
