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Books by splitShops How to Draw Sci-Fi Heroes and Villains: Brainstorm, Design, and Bring to Life Teams of Cosmic Characters, Atrocious Androids, Celestial Creatures - An - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Prentis Rollins (Author), Jacqueline Ching (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Brainstorm, Design, and Bring to Life Teams of Cosmic Characters, Atrocious Androids, Celestial Creatures - and Much, Much More! From a renowned illustrator of DC and Marvel comic books, an engaging full-color instruction book for teens and adults alikeThis is an art instruction book filled with original, full-color art and step-by-step instructional texts, teaching burgeoning artists of all ages how to conceptualize, design, and draw their own science-fiction characters, good and evil, from fantastical realms of their imagination - including how to colorize characters, draw anatomical poses, and create inventive costumes. The book will also feature supplementary inspirational images culled from movies, TV, history, and pop culture.From the same author as the bestselling How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias, Prentis Rollins, veteran illustrator of DC and Marvel Comics, teaches artists of all ages the fundamentals of drawing imaginative 'good' and 'evil' science-fiction characters.Author BiographyPrentis Rollins is a longtime illustrator in the American comics industry. He wrote How to Draw Sci-fi Utopias and Dystopias (Monacelli Press, 2016), is the author of several graphic novels, and has taught pen-and-ink drawing at The School of Visual Arts. Jacqueline Ching is a children's book editor and author, who has written for Disney, Powerkids Press, Time for Kids, and the Milestone/DC line of superhero comics. Number of Pages: 220 Dimensions: 0.61 x 9.93 x 8.58 IN Publication Date: April 26, 2023
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Books by splitShops Cosmic Creations: A Celestial Coloring Adventure - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby A. Hazra (Created by)Embark on a cosmic journey of creativity with our enchanting coloring book, "Cosmic Creations: A Celestial Coloring Adventure". This delightful book is designed specifically for children to relax and unleash their creativity through the joy of coloring. Packed with intricate designs and patterns featuring space, planets, stars, astronauts, space ships, and rockets, each page is a beautiful and super-plus-relaxing canvas waiting to be filled with vibrant colors.The 8.5"x 11" size of the book provides ample space for children to explore their artistic instincts, and with 116 pages in total, there's no shortage of cosmic wonders to discover. Over 50 full-size images, each centered on its own page, offer an immersive coloring experience that captivates and engages young minds.Key Points: Beautiful and super-plus-relaxing coloring pages. Intricate designs and patterns featuring space, planets, stars, astronauts, space ships, and rockets. Specifically designed for children to relax and unleash their creativity. Full image center page book for children. 8.5"x 11" size for spacious coloring. Contains 116 pages, offering a vast array of cosmic wonders. Over 50 full-size images centered on individual pages. Mindfulness and relaxation through the benefits of coloring. Ideal for unleashing creativity and promoting focus in children. Perfect for kids, providing a captivating and immersive coloring experience. Age Group: Children Number of Pages: 118 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: January 02, 2024
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Explore Scientific Moon Crater Map (2-Sided)
Features Front side pinpoints the location of 24 features on the lunar surface that can be observed through a telescope. Back side marks landing sites of spacecrafts from the lunar programs of the United States, Russia and China. 11.5x11.5 Moon map features a captivating image from accomplished astronomer and astrophotographer Dr. Howard Eskildsen CA Residents: Prop 65 WARNING(S)
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Explore Scientific Tirion Double-Sided Multi-Latitude Planisphere
Navigate the night sky with confidence—any time of year, from a wide range of northern hemisphere latitudes. The Tirion Double-Sided Multi-Latitude Planisphere is a precision star chart designed to help you quickly identify which stars, constellations, and celestial objects are visible from your location.Created by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, this planisphere features a double-sided design that significantly reduces distortion common to traditional star charts. Each side is optimized for viewing either the northern or southern sky, providing clearer, more accurate representations across multiple latitudes.Crafted from durable plastic and secured with no-corrosion brass rivets, this planisphere is built for years of regular use—whether you’re observing from your backyard, a campsite, or a dark-sky site. Double-sided design minimizes edge distortion for greater accuracy Works across a wide range of northern hemisphere latitudes Designed by Wil Tirion, one of the world’s most respected star map makers Durable plastic construction with brass rivets Identifies stars, constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters Clearly marks the Milky Way and the ecliptic (planetary path)
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Books by splitShops Sex and Rockets: The Occult World of Jack Parsons - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby John Carter (Author), Robert Anton Wilson (Introduction by)In his short 37 years, John Whiteside "Jack" Parsons embodied at least several different roles in one tormented but glorious life. By day, Parsons' unorthodox genius created a solid rocket fuel that helped the Allies win World War II and NASA send spacecraft to the moon. Co-founder of Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Aerojet Corporation, a lunar crater was named after Parsons. By night, Parsons called himself The Antichrist when he performed Aleister Crowley's Thelemic rituals to create a new sort of human being that would finally destroy Christianity. In a Pasadena mansion, the dark, handsome Parsons hosted soirees for the emerging literature of science fiction, visited by writers such as Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury, and none other than L. Ron Hubbard, who later founded the Church of Scientology. With Hubbard playing his "Scribe," Parsons enacted dark "Babalon" rituals to help foment a new occult age. Jack Parsons died suddenly in a huge, mysterious explosion that even today cannot be definitively explained. Was it murder? Suicide? Or just an accident? Feral House's paperback edition adds new photographs and an Afterword about Parsons' "Black Pilgrimage." One of the inspirations for hit television series, "Strange Angels." Number of Pages: 239 Dimensions: 0.65 x 8.56 x 5.56 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: April 01, 2005
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Miakarts Books 2001: A Space Odyssey (Penguin Galaxy) by Arthur C. Clarke
This is a new copy of 2001: A Space Odyssey, part of the Penguin Galaxy series. Written by Arthur C. Clarke, the novel explores humanity's first encounter with an alien artifact on the Moon and a journey to Jupiter. Mass market paperback format Classic science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke Originally published in 1968, tied to the Stanley Kubrick film Part of the Penguin Galaxy series with a distinctive cover design This new copy is ready for reading and collection.
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Books by splitShops The City and the Stars - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)This grand space adventure explores the fate of humanity a billion years in the future-- A visionary classic by one of science fiction's greatest minds. Far in the future, Earth's oceans have evaporated and humanity has all but vanished. The inhabitants of Diaspar believe their domed city is all that remains of an empire that had once conquered the stars. Inside the dome, the citizens live in technological splendor, free from the distractions of aging and disease. Everything is controlled precisely, just as the city's designers had intended. But a boy named Alvin, unlike his fellow humans, shows an insatiable--and dangerous--curiosity about the world outside the dome. His questions will send him on a quest to discover the truth about the city and humanity's history--as well as its future. A masterful and awe-inspiring work of imagination, The City and the Stars is considered one of Arthur C. Clarke's finest novels.Author BiographyOne of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke's work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings. Clarke's short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke's is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature. Number of Pages: 164 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2022
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Books by splitShops 3001 the Final Odyssey - Mass Market Paperbound
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)A Main Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club(R)Selected by the Literary Guild(R) and Doubleday Book Club(R) "3001 is not just a page-turner, plugged in to the great icons of HAL and the monoliths, but a book of wisdom too, pithy and provocative."--New Scientist The body of Frank Poole, lost for a thousand years since the computer HAL caused his death en route to Jupiter, is retrieved, revived--and enhanced. In the most eagerly awaited sequel of all time, the terrifying truth of the Monoliths' mission is a mystery only Poole can resolve. Praise for 3001 The Final Odyssey "A one man literary Big Bang, Clarke has originated his own vast and teeming futuristic universe."--Sunday Times"Well-paced and absorbing . . . It is as a flight of fancy by the master of science fiction that 3001 makes its mark."--The Times"In his exciting new novel, Clarke reveals the ominous answer about the ultimate purpose of the monoliths."--Daily Telegraph"Serene, uplifting, and icy clear."--Mail on Sunday"From the moment I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. 3001 The Final Odyssey is a tour de force that finally answers the questions that sparked the imaginations of an entire generation."--Buzz AldrinFront JacketOne thousand years after the Jupiter mission to explore the mysterious Monolith had been destroyed, after Dave Bowman was transformed into the Star Child, Frank Poole drifted in space, frozen and forgotten, leaving the supercomputer HAL inoperable. But now Poole has returned to life, awakening in a world far different from the one he left behind--and just as the Monolith may be stirring once again. . . . A Main Selection of the Science Fiction Book Club(R)Selected by the Literary Guild(R) and Doubleday Book Club(R)Author BiographyArthur C. Clarke is considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and is an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Mr. Clarke--both fiction and nonfiction--have more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide. He lives in Sri Lanka. Number of Pages: 288 Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.89 x 4.21 IN Publication Date: February 03, 1998 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 3001: The Final Odyssey Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 8.3 Point Value: 9
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Books by splitShops 2010: Odyssey Two - Mass Market Paperbound
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)"A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001."--Carl Sagan Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft--to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong...and what became of Commander Dave Bowman. Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter. Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman--the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith--streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . . "Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play."--Time "2010 is easily Clarke's best book in over a decade."--The San Diego TribuneFront Jacket2001: A Space Odyssey shocked, amazed, and delighted millions in the late 1960s. An instant book and movie classic, its fame has grown over the years. Yet along with the almost universal acclaim, a host of questions has grown more insistent through the years, for example: who or what transformed Dave Bowman into the Star-Child? What alien purpose lay behind the monoliths on the Moon and out in space? What could drive HAL to kill the crew? Now all those questions and many more have been answered, in this stunning sequel to the international bestseller. Cosmic in sweep, eloquent in its depiction of Man's place in the Universe, and filled with the romance of space, this novel is a monumental achievement and a must-read for Arthur C. Clarke fans old and new."A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001."Carl SaganAuthor BiographyArthur C. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Clarke--both fiction and nonfiction--have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. He died in 2008. Number of Pages: 352 Dimensions: 1 x 6.8 x 4.1 IN Publication Date: January 12, 1984 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 2010: Odyssey Two Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 7.8 Point Value: 13
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Books by splitShops 2001: A Space Odyssey - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author), Neil Gaiman (Introduction by)A deluxe hardcover edition of the wondrous space adventure that is the basis for Stanley Kubrick's Oscar-winning film--now celebrating its 50th anniversary Part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman Winner of the AIGA + Design Observer 50 Books 50 Covers competition Written when landing on the moon was still a dream, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a science-fiction classic that has changed the way we look at the stars--and ourselves. On the moon, an enigma is uncovered. So great are the implications that, for the first time, men are sent deep into our solar system. But before they can reach their destination, things begin to go very wrong. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn at the turn of the 21st century, Arthur C. Clarke takes us on a journey unlike any other. Brilliant, compulsive, and prophetic, and the basis for the immensely influential Stanley Kubrick film, 2001: A Space Odyssey tackles the enduring theme of man's--and technology's--place in the universe and lives on as a landmark achievement in storytelling. Penguin Galaxy Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination. The Once and Future King by T. H. White Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Dune by Frank Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Neuromancer by William Gibson For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Author BiographyArthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact. The recipient of dozens of awards, fellowships, and honorary doctorates, and the only science-fiction writer to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, he had both an asteroid and a dinosaur species named after him. One of his short stories inspired the World Wide Web; another was expanded into the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he co-wrote with Stanley Kubrick. In 1998 he was given a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. Neil Gaiman (series introduction) is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books for readers of all ages, including American Gods, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Graveyard Book, Coraline, and the Sandman series of graphic novels. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College. Alex Trochut (cover designer) is an award-winning artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and typographer. He has designed for The New York Times, The Guardian, Nike, Adidas, The Rolling Stones, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi and was nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Recording Package. Born in Barcelona, Spain, he lives in Brooklyn. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN Publication Date: October 25, 2016
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Books by splitShops 2010: Odyssey Two: A Novel - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)"A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001."--Carl Sagan Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft--to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong...and what became of Commander Dave Bowman. Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter. Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman--the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith--streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . . "Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play."--Time "2010 is easily Clarke's best book in over a decade."--The San Diego TribuneFront JacketA daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001. *Carl Sagan Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft *to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong . . . and what became of Commander Dave Bowman. Without warning, a Chinese expedition targets the same objective, turning the recovery mission into a frenzied race for the precious information Discovery may hold about the enigmatic monolith that orbits Jupiter. Meanwhile, the being that was once Dave Bowman *the only human to unlock the mystery of the monolith *streaks toward Earth on a vital mission of its own . . . "Clarke deftly blends discovery, philosophy, and a newly acquired sense of play." *Time "2010 is easily Clarkes' best book in over a decade." *The San Diego TribuneAuthor BiographyArthur C. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Clarke--both fiction and nonfiction--have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. He died in 2008. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.89 x 8.25 x 5.53 IN Publication Date: February 25, 1997 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 2010: Odyssey Two Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 7.8 Point Value: 13
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Books by splitShops The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)In a single volume, the complete short fiction of one of the greatest SF writers of the century Author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Childhood's End, The City and the Stars, and the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Rendezvous with Rama, Arthur C. Clarke is the most celebrated science fiction author alive. He is--with H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Robert A. Heinlein--one of the writers who define science fiction in our time. Now Clarke has cooperated in the preparation of a massive, definitive edition of his collected shorter works. From early work like "Rescue Party" and "The Lion of Comarre," through classics like "The Star," "Earthlight," "The Nine Billion Names of God," and "The Sentinel" (kernel of the later novel, and movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey), all the way to later work like "A Meeting with Medusa" and "The Hammer of God," this immense volume encapsulates one of the great SF careers of all time.Author BiographyBorn in Minehead, Somerset in 1917, Arthur C. Clarke is perhaps the most celebrated science fiction author alive today. He is the author of more than sixty books with more than 50 million copies in print, and the winner of all the field's highest honors. He was named Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1986. In 1945 he published the technical paper "Extra-terrestrial Relays", which in essence invented the principle of worldwide communication via geosynchronous satellite. His well-known novels include Childhood's End; Against the Fall of Knight; 2001: A Space Odyssey; Rendezvous with Rama; Imperial Earth; The Fountains of Paradise; 2010: Odyssey Two; 2061: Odyssey Three, and 3001. In 1968, he collaborated with director Stanley Kubrick on the screenplay for the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was derived from his story "The Sentinel." He has lived in Colombo, Sri Lanka since 1956. He was awarded the CBE in 1989 and knighted in 1998. Number of Pages: 976 Dimensions: 1.65 x 9.22 x 6.15 IN Publication Date: January 14, 2002
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Books by splitShops 2001 A Space Odyssey - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Arthur Charles Clarke (Author)2001: A Space Odyssey is the classic science fiction novel that changed the way we looked at the stars and ourselves....2001: A Space Odyssey inspired what is perhaps the greatest science fiction film ever made -- brilliantly imagined by the late Stanley Kubrick....2001 is finally here.... Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 1 x 6.8 x 4.1 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2000 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 2001: A Space Odyssey Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 9 Point Value: 12
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Books by splitShops Earthlight - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)This "marvelous lunar espionage thriller" by the science fiction grandmaster and author of 2001: A Space Odyssey "packs plenty of punch" (SFReviews.net). Two hundred years after landing on the Moon, mankind has moved further out into the solar system. With permanent settlements now established on the Moon, Venus, and Mars, the inhabitants of these colonies have formed a political alliance called the Federation. On the Moon, a government agent from Earth is tracking a suspected spy at a prominent observatory. His mission is complicated by the rise in tensions between Earth's government and the Federation over access to rare heavy metals. As the agent finds himself locked in a battle for life and death on the eerie, lunar landscape, the larger conflict explodes across space, leaving mankind's future in doubt. First published in 1955, this suspense-filled space opera by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inductee was a significant forerunner of television hits like Star Trek and The Expanse.Author BiographyOne of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke's work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings. Clarke's short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke's is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature. Number of Pages: 116 Dimensions: 0.28 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2022
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Books by splitShops Artemis - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Andy Weir (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the renowned author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian comes a "propulsive" (NPR) tale of science, suspense, and humor--a heist story set on the moon. "An action-packed techno-thriller of the first order."--USA Today Jasmine Bashara never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. Not crazy, eccentric-billionaire rich, like many of the visitors to her hometown of Artemis, humanity's first and only lunar colony. Just rich enough to move out of her coffin-sized apartment and eat something better than flavored algae. Rich enough to pay off a debt she's owed for a long time. So when a chance at a huge score finally comes her way, Jazz can't say no. But engineering the perfect crime is just the start of her problems--because her little heist is about to land her in the middle of a conspiracy for control of Artemis herself. Trapped between competing forces, pursued by a killer and the law alike, she'll have to hatch a truly spectacular scheme to have a chance at staying alive and saving her city. Jazz is no hero, but she is a very good criminal. That'll have to do.Author BiographyAndy Weir built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California. Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 0.75 x 8 x 5.25 IN Publication Date: July 03, 2018 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Artemis Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 4.6 Point Value: 13
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Books by splitShops Rendezvous with Rama - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)Astronauts explore an alien spacecraft hurtling toward the sun in this Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novel --"a stone-cold classic" of hard sci-fi (The Guardian).An enormous cylindrical object has entered Earth's solar system on a collision course with the sun. A team of astronauts are sent to explore the mysterious craft, which the denizens of the solar system name Rama. What they find is astonishing evidence of a civilization far more advanced than ours. They find an interior stretching over fifty kilometers; a forbidding cylindrical sea; mysterious and inaccessible buildings; and strange machine-animal hybrids, or "biots," that inhabit the ship. But what they don't find is an alien presence. So who--and where--are the Ramans? Often listed as one of Clarke's finest novels, Rendezvous with Rama won numerous awards, including the Hugo, the Nebula, the Jupiter, and the British Science Fiction Awards. A fast-paced and compelling story of an enigmatic encounter with alien technology, Rendezvous with Rama offers both answers and unsolved mysteries that will continue to fascinate readers for generations. "Mr. Clarke is splendid . . . We experience that chilling touch of the alien, the not-quite-knowable, that distinguishes SF at its most technically imaginative." --The New York TimesAuthor BiographyARTHUR C. CLARKE (1917-2008), one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century science fiction, wrote over fifty novels and co-wrote the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Rendezvous with Rama earned Clarke both a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.9 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN Publication Date: October 13, 2020 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Rendezvous with Rama Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 8.2 Point Value: 13
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Books by splitShops The City and the Stars - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clark (Author)This grand space adventure explores the fate of humanity a billion years in the future- A visionary classic by one of science fiction's greatest minds.Far in the future, Earth's oceans have evaporated and humanity has all but vanished. The inhabitants of Diaspar believe their domed city is all that remains of an empire that had once conquered the stars. Inside the dome, the citizens live in technological splendor, free from the distractions of aging and disease. Everything is controlled precisely, just as the city's designers had intended.But a boy named Alvin, unlike his fellow humans, shows an insatiable-and dangerous-curiosity about the world outside the dome. His questions will send him on a quest to discover the truth about the city and humanity's history-as well as its future.A masterful and awe-inspiring work of imagination, The City and the Stars is considered one of Arthur C. Clarke's finest novels. Number of Pages: 166 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 27, 2022
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Books by splitShops The Science Fiction Puzzle Book: Inspired by the Works of Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C Clarke, Robert a Heinlein and Ursula K Le Guin - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Tim Dedopulos (Author)Containing more than 100 enigmas, riddles and conundrums, all taking inspiration from their extraordinary stories and vivid worlds, explore new galaxies and new technologies while solving challenges all written in the distinctive and brilliant styles of these five stars of science fiction. Enter the genre-defining worlds created by five masters of speculative fiction in The Science Fiction Puzzle Book. Featuring the prolific works of Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein and Ursula K. Le Guin, become part of their futuristic, dystopian and world-building adventures with this series of enigmatic puzzles. 'A knotty puzzle may hold up a scientist for a century' - Isaac Asimov, The Robots of Dawn. Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 1 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: November 24, 2020
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Books by splitShops 2061: Odyssey Three - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)Arthur C. Clarke's 2061: Odyssey Three is truly a masterful elaboration on one man's epic vision of the universe. Only rarely does a novelist weave a tapestry so compelling that it captures the imagination of the entire world. But that is precisely what Arthur C. Clarke accomplished with 2001: A Space Odyssey. It is even more unusual that an author is able to complement so well-received an invention with an equally successful sequel. But Arthur C. Clarke's 2010: Odyssey Two enthralled a huge audience worldwide. Now, in 2061: Odyssey Three, Arthur C. Clarke revisits the most famous future ever imagined, as two expeditions into space are inextricably tangled by human necessity and the immutable laws of physics. And Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monoliths, must once again confront Dave Bowman--or whatever Bowman has become--a newly independent HAL, and the power of an alien race that has decided Mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not.Front JacketArthur C. Clark, creator of one of the world's best-loved science fiction tales, revisits the most famous future ever imagined in this NEW YORK TIMES bestseller, as two expeditions into space become inextricably tangled. Heywood Floyd, survivor of two previous encounters with the mysterious monloiths, must again confront Dave Bowman, HAL, and an alien race that has decided that Mankind is to play a part in the evolution of the galaxy whether it wishes to or not. "From the Paperback edition.Author BiographyArthur C. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Clarke--both fiction and nonfiction--have sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide. He died in 2008. Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 0.89 x 8.26 x 5.54 IN Publication Date: February 25, 1997 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 2061: Odyssey Three Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 8.3 Point Value: 11
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Books by splitShops Podkayne of Mars - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Robert A. Heinlein (Author)A beloved book from one of the greatest writers of science fiction ever, restored with its original ending that was changed by the original publisher.The Podkayne of Mars follows a teenage girl named Podkayne "Poddy" Fries and her younger brother, Clark, who leave their home on Mars to take a trip on a spaceliner to visit Earth, accompanied by their great-uncle. Podkayne is a bright, adventurous sixteen-year-old whose ambition is to become the first woman deep-space pilot.The trip suddenly becomes extremely dangerous when they take an unexpected detour to Venus, and she gets involved in a volatile diplomatic and political situation involving her uncle. The book is a first-person narrative consisting of the diary of Podkayne Fries, a 15-year-old (Earth years) girl living on Mars with her parents and 11-year-old brother Clark1. The book exploresthemes such as gender roles, family relationships, and politics and has been noted that Heinlein's portrayal of Podkayne as a strong-willed and independent young woman was ahead of its time. Heinlein was extremelyunhappy with the change in the ending the publisher insisted upon when it was first published. This edition restores the original ending Heinlein wanted. Author BiographyRobert Anson Heinlein was an American science-fiction author, aeronautical engineer, and retired Naval officer who is known as the"dean of science fiction writers". His works emphasized scientific accuracy, pioneering hard science fiction, and expressed admiration for competence and critical thinking.He was one of the best-selling science-fiction novelists for many decades and is often considered one of the "Big Three" of English-language science fiction authors along with Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.Heinlein's work continues to have a significant influence on the science-fiction genre and modern culture more generally. He coined terms that have become part of the English language, such as "grok", "waldo", and "speculative fiction", and popularized existing terms like "TANSTAAFL", "pay it forward", and "space marine". He anticipated technologies such as mechanical computer-aided design and the modern cellphone in his writing.Four of Heinlein's novels won Hugo Awards, and he was named the first Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) Grand Master in 1974. Seven of his works were awarded "Retro Hugos" fifty years after publication. Heinlein repeatedly addressed social themes such as individual liberty and self-reliance, the nature of sexual relationships, and the influence of organized religion on culture and government within the framework of his science-fiction stories.He died in Carmel, California in 1988. Number of Pages: 172 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 06, 2024
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Books by splitShops A Fall of Moondust - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)A "superbly ingenious" classic of space survival from the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey--one of science fiction's most influential grandmasters (Daily Express). Expanding the Moon's population hinges on building a thriving tourist industry. But when a prototype tourist craft called the Selene encounters a moonquake, the ship plummets under a vast body of liquid-fine moondust called the Sea of Thirst. While time runs out for the passengers and crew, rescuers find their resources stretched to the limit by the unpredictable conditions of the lunar environment. Nominated for the Hugo Award in 1963, this brilliantly imagined story of human ingenuity and survival is a tour-de-force of psychological suspense and sustained dramatic tension sure to appeal to fans of Andy Weir's The Martian. "The best book yet about man's most dramatic journey, the most exciting science fiction novel for years." --Evening Standard "Expertly told and cruelly exciting to the end." --The Sunday Times "Extremely good . . . with some superbly ingenious and exciting new twists." --Daily ExpressAuthor BiographyOne of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth and twenty-first century, Arthur C. Clarke is the author of over one hundred novels, novellas, and short story collections that laid the groundwork for the science fiction genre. Combining scientific knowledge and visionary literary aptitude, Clarke's work explored the implications of major scientific discoveries in astonishingly inventive and mystical settings. Clarke's short stories and novels have won numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards, have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Several of his books, including 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: Odyssey II, have been adapted into films that still stand as classic examples of the genre. Without a doubt, Arthur C. Clarke's is one of the most important voices in contemporary science fiction literature. Number of Pages: 156 Dimensions: 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 04, 2022
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Books by splitShops 2001: A Space Odyssey - Mass Market Paperbound
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)The classic science fiction novel that captures and expands on the vision of Stanley Kubrick's immortal film--and changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man ventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other. This allegory about humanity's exploration of the universe--and the universe's reaction to humanity--is a hallmark achievement in storytelling that follows the crew of the spacecraft Discovery as they embark on a mission to Saturn. Their vessel is controlled by HAL 9000, an artificially intelligent supercomputer capable of the highest level of cognitive functioning that rivals--and perhaps threatens--the human mind. Grappling with space exploration, the perils of technology, and the limits of human power, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to be an enduring classic of cinematic scope.Author BiographySir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) wrote a hundred books and more than a thousand short stories and essays covering science fiction and science fact in a career spanning more than six decades. Among his bestselling novels are Childhood's End, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Rendezvous with Rama. In 1945, he proposed global broadcasting via communication satellites in geostationary orbit. One of his short stories inspired the World Wide Web, while another was expanded into 2001: A Space Odyssey, which he cowrote with Stanley Kubrick. Born in Somerset, England, Clarke was educated at King's College, London. He worked in the British civil service and the Royal Air Force before turning full-time author in 1950. The recipient of dozens of awards, fellowships, and honorary doctorates, Clarke had both an asteroid and dinosaur species named after him. Queen Elizabeth II gave him a knighthood in 1998. Clarke lived in Sri Lanka since 1956, engaged in diving, astronomical observations, and underwater tourism. Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.94 x 6.76 x 4.18 IN Publication Date: September 12, 2000 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: 2001: A Space Odyssey Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 9 Point Value: 12
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Books by splitShops Childhood's End - Paperback
Report copyright infringementby Arthur C. Clarke (Author)The inspiration for the Syfy miniseries. Childhood's End is one of the defining legacies of Arthur C. Clarke, the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey and many other groundbreaking works. Since its publication in 1953, this prescient novel about first contact gone wrong has come to be regarded not only as a science fiction classic but as a literary thriller of the highest order. Spaceships have suddenly appeared in the skies above every city on the planet. Inside is an intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior alien race known as the Overlords. At first, their demands seem benevolent: unify Earth, eliminate poverty, end war. But at what cost? To those who resist, it's clear that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. Has their arrival marked the end of humankind . . . or the beginning? Praise for Childhood's End "A first-rate tour de force."--The New York Times "Frighteningly logical, believable, and grimly prophetic . . . Clarke is a master."--Los Angeles Times "There has been nothing like it for years; partly for the actual invention, but partly because here we meet a modern author who understands that there may be things that have a higher claim on humanity than its own 'survival.' "--C. S. Lewis "As a science fiction writer, Clarke has all the essentials."--Jeremy Bernstein, The New YorkerFront JacketThe Overlords appeared suddenly over every city--intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began. But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind . . . or the beginning?Author BiographyArthur C. Clarke has long been considered the greatest science fiction writer of all time and was an international treasure in many other ways, including the fact that an article by him in 1945 led to the invention of satellite technology. Books by Mr. Clarke--both fiction and nonfiction--have more than one hundred million copies in print worldwide. He died in 2008. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN Publication Date: July 03, 2001 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Childhood's End Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 7.7 Point Value: 12
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Books by splitShops Project Hail Mary - Hardcover
Report copyright infringementby Andy Weir (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this "propulsive" (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science--from the author of The Martian. HUGO AWARD FINALIST - NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY - ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST BOOKS: Parade, Newsweek, New York Public Library, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library JournalRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery--and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? Hailed by USA Today as "an epic story of redemption, discovery, and cool speculative sci-fi," Project Hail Mary is an irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver.Author BiographyAndy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He also mixes a mean cocktail. He lives in California. Number of Pages: 496 Dimensions: 1.6 x 9.3 x 6.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 04, 2021 Award: Hugo Award (2022) Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Project Hail Mary Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 4.7 Point Value: 22
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