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141) Prime directive
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (large print) ; 23 cm
Description
"When a number of scientists are mysteriously killed on an insignificant scientific outpost on the planet of Loria and no alarm is raised, Commander Rickets of the Galactic Space Arm (GSA) is angered that no one can explain why. Rickets orders Lieutenant Amanda Bostick along with two armed Guardians, Sergeant Hamoud and Corporal Nasim, to investigate. All three have faced setbacks in their careers and time is against them: the GSA is demanding answers...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (763 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
From their initial action-packed battles against the Cylons to their desperate attempts to find the fabled 13th colony, Earth, a determined band of human survivors has captivated audiences everywhere with their desperate quest to find a new home for the dwindling numbers. Join them now as the fleet journeys into the furthest reaches of unexplored space.
143) Old man's war
Author
Series
Old Man's War universe volume 1
Formats
Description
"Though a lot of SF writers are more or less efficiently continuing the tradition of Robert A. Heinlein, Scalzi's astonishingly proficient first novel reads like an original work by the late grand master."--"Publishers Weekly," starred review. A Hugo Award finalist. John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wife's grave. Then he joined the army.
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (ca. 953 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
The Colonies' survivors have found their hopes of eluding their Cylon pursuers dashed by an invasion and occupation of their new home. As the fate of all human life hangs in the balance, friends become enemies, enemies become unexpected allies, and decisions are made that will haunt some people for the rest of their lives.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
266 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars for a new start and is lucky enough to land her dream job with Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer. On her first day of work, Clem meets Dr. Lin's assistant, a humanoid AI named Kye. Clem is no stranger to robots--she built herself a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA. Still, there's something about Kye that feels almost too human. When Clem and Kye begin to collaborate, their chemistry...
148) Super moon
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
390 pages ; 22 cm
Description
"Sol is the month between June and July on the thirteen-month Moon calendar. It's the only time teenagers have to themselves between rigorous scientific training and their ultimate lab assignments in their colony on the Moon. Their families emigrated from Earth to build better lives; but life on the Moon is far from perfect, as Uma learns on the eve of Sol. Uma meets an Earthen girl who becomes a fast friend, and much more. What Uma doesn't know is...
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Formats
Description
Robert A. Heinlein was the most influential science fiction writer of his era, an influence so large that, as Samuel R. Delany notes, "modern critics attempting to wrestle with that influence find themselves dealing with an object rather like the sky or an ocean." He won the Hugo Award for best novel four times, a record that still stands. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was the last of these Hugo-winning novels, and it is widely considered his finest...
151) Carole & Tuesday: 2
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
170 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 19 cm
Description
"Carole and Tuesday aren't the only ones searching for stardom on Mars! Former child actor Angela will stop at nothing to achieve her singing debut--even if she has to become the puppet of a mysterious genius to do it. As Carole and Tuesday continue chasing their dreams, can this brash young star avoid butting heads with her songwriter long enough to make it onstage?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
436 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Description
"Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away--no climate change, no war, no Twitter--beckons, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space settlements, but after years of research, they aren't so sure it's a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing...
Author
Series
Hainish series volume 2
Pub. Date
[2010?]
Physical Desc
189 pages ; 22 cm
Description
When the Athsheans, the inhabitants of a peaceful world, are conquered by the bloodthirsty Yumens, they retaliate against their captors, abandoning their rules against violence and endangering the very foundations of their society.
154) Farmer in the sky
Author
Pub. Date
2008, ©1977
Physical Desc
290 pages ; 17 cm.
Description
A youth and his father emigrate from the mechanical and organized world on overpopulated Earth to become colonists on Ganymede, the third moon of Jupiter.
155) Machine vendetta
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
403 pages ; 24 cm.
Description
"From the king of modern space opera comes a new adventure in the Prefect Dreyfus series--Machine Vendetta is a thrilling tale of deadly conspiracies and old enemies that refuse to die. Panoply is a small, efficient police force, dedicated to maintaining the rule of democracy among the ten thousand disparate city-states orbiting the planet Yellowstone. Ingvar Tench was one of Panoply's most experienced operatives. So why did she walk alone and unarmed...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
882 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
Kira Navárez soñaba con vivir en mundos nuevos. Ahora ha despertado una pesadilla. Durante una misión de inspección de rutina en un planeta no colonizado, Kira encuentra una reliquia alienígena. Al principio está encantada, pero la euforia se convierte en terror cuando el polvo antiguo que la rodea comienza a moverse. Mientras la guerra estalla entre las estrellas, Kira se lanza a una odisea de descubrimiento y transformación que abarca...
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