A voyage to Jupiter and Saturn in the year 2000, with the earth's axis straightened out by engineering and the spirits of the dead waiting on the further planet. Astor wrote it in 1894; he built the Astoria hotel, invented a bicycle brake and a turbine engine, and went down with the Titanic. This edition is bound with a gallery of 50 plates, among them paintings by Edvard Munch, Paul Cézanne and Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka, alongside 8 restored and coloured illustrations.

Justice delayed is justice denied.Michael’s idyllic life was shattered when a brutal attack claimed his parents’ lives and the police did nothing to identify their assailants. Too young to be a vigilante, he vows to one day seek justice himself; even if it means turning back time.Likewise, her partner’s sudden murder plunged Cassie’s career into chaos. A headstrong but promising young officer, she is determined to seek her own justice; even if the suspects are her superiors...

Our laws, our society, our emotions, our hearts, our expressions – these are all governed by our almighty God. Muslims put their faiths in the Quran, whereas Christians preach the beatitudes as well as the New Testament. Both claim to praise God, except through vastly different teachings and ways. God is universally acknowledged as the greatest legislator of all time. However, the question to ask here is, have His laws caused oppression rather than salvation? Intuition tells one that the s...

The story is set in the late 20th century and follows a group of adventurers who embark on a journey to explore the planets of our solar system. They use a spaceship powered by a new invention called "aeriolite," which allows for interplanetary travel. The group visits several planets, including Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, and encounters various forms of extraterrestrial life.Each planet they visit presents a unique set of challenges and wonders. For example, Venus is depicted as a planet ...

John Jacobs is one of golf's all-time great teachers, a true legend of the game who has passed on his words of wisdom to thousands of amateurs as well as to some of the world's greatest players over the last 50 years. Now, for the first time ever, the pick of his collective wisdom has been brought together in one seminal volume.When the likes of Butch Harmon and David Leadbetter heap praise on your methods and credit you with having helped shape the way they learnt their craft and ...

The book is a science fiction adventure, following the exploits of a handful of intrepid explorers as they take the first interplanetary voyage, visiting Jupiter and Saturn. The tale is set in the far future, but also amusingly filled with 19th century mores and views

Author John Jacob Astor met his end in the sinking of the Titanic. Though he was born into wealth, Astor achieved fame as a popular science fiction writer. In this, his best-known work, Astor spins a captivating tale of what life would be like in the twenty-first century, including many technological predictions that are amazingly accurate. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to th...

Author John Jacob Astor met his end in the sinking of the Titanic. Though he was born into wealth, Astor achieved fame as a popular science fiction writer. In this, his best-known work, Astor spins a captivating tale of what life would be like in the twenty-first century, including many technological predictions that are amazingly accurate.

These three sci-fi novels from the dawn of the twentieth century are among the first works of fiction to imagine visiting other planets.A Honeymoon in Space: Lenox, the Earl of Redgrave, has invented a flying ship with the power to break free of Earth's gravity. But before taking to the stars, he has some personal business to attend to—namely, wooing an old flame. The lady in question is Zaidie, a woman about to be forced into a loveless marriage. Stealing...

A pioneering science-fiction romance envisioning advanced technology, space travel, and future civilizations at the dawn of the 20th century.

"Journey in Other Worlds_ A Romance of the Future, A", authored by John jacob astor. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines a nuanced exploration of love and human relationships; a physical and spiritual journey that tests the protagonist's resolve. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central i...

"JOURNEY IN OTHER WORLDS, A", authored by John jacob astor. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines a physical and spiritual journey that tests the protagonist's resolve. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical ...