Value dives into a future shaped by exponential technological growth. Alice and Job, Indian immigrants seeking education in the US, are unaware their daughter Hope, born in 2025, will witness humanity's extraordinary leap. The story opens in 2035, with 10-year-old Hope navigating a world transformed by AI. This explosion of intelligence leads to a Martian colony (Orion 1) and challenges humanity's core beliefs. Hope's journey intertwines with AI's rise, culminating in climate displacement ...

In Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell's action-packed sci-fi adventure LIGHT CHASER, a love powerful enough to transcend death can bring down an entire empire.Amahle is a Light Chaser – one of a number of explorers, who travel the universe alone (except for their onboard AI), trading trinkets for life stories.But when she listens to the stories sent down through the ages she hears the same voice talking directly to her from different times and on differen...

The final novel of the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear—set in the Halo universe and based on the New York Times bestselling video game series!One hundred thousand years ago. Chaos rules the final days of the Forerunner empire. The Flood—a horrifying, shape-changing, and unstoppable parasite—has arrived in force, aided by unexpected allies, and internal strife has desperately weakened Forerunner defenses. Facing the immi...

In a universe filled with habitable worlds why have we had no contact with extraterrestrial intelligence? David Brin's short story, "The Crystal Spheres," offers a fantastic explanation for the Great Silence. Instead of being late-comers - might humanity have come upon the scene too early? This haunting tale was voted one of the "most beautiful" of the eighties. Winner of the 1985 Hugo Award .

The Northern Night SkyThis booklet is a nature guide that provides a concise approach to help identify about 40 constellations in a relatively short time. Some of the knowledge may be useful in navigation, otherwise knowing something about the stars can provide considerable enjoyment for the rest of your life.Written by Mors Kochanski

The essential companion to one of the most celebrated science fiction series of all time.Beginning with the novel Sundiver, David Brin introduced one of the most inventive, thought-provoking, and richly-imagined universes in all of science fiction. Now, Brin collaborates with acclaimed artist Kevyn Lenagh to present the definitive guide to the societies, technology, and species of his epic, award-winning series.Written as a handbook for Terran field ...

A step-by-step guide to knowing the night sky. Find northern hemisphere constellations easily by starting small and expanding your knowledge. This guide is meant to be taken outside! Read the instructions, and follow along with the stars. The only equipment necessary: your eyes and a clear night. Each lesson builds on knowledge learned in previous lessons, and students of the stars will become comfortable and confident in their ability to identify northern hemisphere conste...

Are you a star person?There are individuals who know about Andromeda as a code word.Are you one of this group?Do you gaze at the stars?Do you know that there is a place "out there" that you know about?Do you KNOW you have a hidden talent or skill that if need be you could call upon?

Explore the amazing science behind constellations.

There are eight regular satellites in orbit around Jupiter. These are moons that formed within the gravity field of Jupiter. They were formed at the same time and out of the same material as the planet itself. They have circular orbits and orbit in the same direction as the planet.The four largest are the Galilean moons. These are the ones seen from any telescope on Earth.But there are four more moons. These little known moons are odd shaped. They orbit close to the planet, p...

Do you want to be the master of worlds? Have you been dreaming of creating a fictional world, but don't know where to start? The Beginner's Guide to World-Building covers everything you need to know about the basics of world-building - from designing the setting of your story to the characters, plot, magic systems and so much more.If you've ever wondered how your favorite authors, producers, or game developers create immersive worlds that feel as real as ours, the answer is...

Learn all about the planets in this leveled reader! TIME for Kids helps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered if there is life on Mars? Or why Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet? Or if water exists anywhere else but on Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for young astronomers.