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No World of Their Own
Space explorers returning to an unrecognizable Earth after five millennia away find themselves caught up in a deadly political power game on a planet racing toward intergalactic war Five thousand years have passed since the interstellar spacecraft Explorer left Earth, and now Edward Langley and his two crewmates are returning home. The faster-than-light mission that took only a year for Langley, Matsumoto, and Blaustein has cost them the only world they ever knew. This future Earth is unrecognizable, its global society ruled by a benevolent, all-powerful computer and divided into a strict class structure of masters and slaves. Though war has been eradicated for generations, tensions between ...
Poul Anderson - Sci-Fi Boxed Set
Poul Anderson's Sci-Fi Boxed Set is a collection of some of Anderson's most famous works in the science fiction genre. Known for his imaginative storytelling and ability to blend advanced scientific concepts with fantastical elements, Anderson's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking. With stories that range from space exploration to time travel, readers are sure to be captivated by the diverse and thrilling narratives in this boxed set. Anderson's writing is reminiscent of classic sci-fi authors like Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke, making this collection a must-read for fans of the genre. His attention to detail and world-building skills create a vivid literary world that will transport readers to far-off galaxies and futuristic landscapes. Poul Anderson's Sci-Fi Boxed Set is a testament to his mastery of the science fiction genre and is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who delve into its pages.
The Poul Anderson Science Fiction MEGAPACK®
Poul Anderson (1926–2001) was a giant in the world of science fiction and fantasy. Known for his rich storytelling and well-researched plots, Anderson left a significant mark on the genre. Throughout his career, Anderson wrote many acclaimed books and short stories. Some of his most famous works include the “Polesotechnic League” and “Terran Empire” series, which explore the far reaches of space and the complex interplay of cultures and politics. His novel Tau Zero is often hailed as a masterpiece of hard science fiction, presenting a gripping tale about a spaceship crew facing the ultimate challenges of time and space. Included in this volume are: INSIDE EARTH WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT...
The Long Way Home
You can't go home again. For home is not merely a place, but a situation and when that situation changes, home is no more. Captain Edward Langely of the experimental starship Explorer was to learn this the hard way...
Mirkheim
The Doomed Planet The gigantic planet of Mirkheim was gone - blasted and vaporised by a supernova. But its core had survived the holocaust, and now, transmuted, it was the only source of certain vital supermetals. David Falkayn, agent and troubleshooter for the powerful Polesotechnic League, governors of the Terran Empire, had plans for Mirkheim. But the Baburites - an unscrupulous alien race - were one step ahead of him and had claimed the priceless minerals as their own. The conflict could mean only one thing - war, on a titanic scale - unless Falkayn could turn the tide and negotiate a peaceful agreement. But with the Baburites, that was a near-impossible task.
Going For Infinity
More than just a collection of some of Poul Anderson's most acclaimed works, Going for Infinity is both a celebration and a memoir of Anderson's distinguished sixty-year career in science fiction and fantasy. Alongside several Hugo and Nebula Award-winning stories, Anderson also shares autobiographical musings and fond memories as he looks back at a lifetime spent crafting many of science fiction's most memorable adventures. From the moons of Saturn to the shores of an enchanted isle, the astounding breadth of Poul Anderson's imagination is on ample display throughout this once-in-a-lifetime collection, along with a personal glimpse into the man himself.
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Twilight World
Another war, the most terrible nuclear disaster in the history of man has scorched and crippled all life on the surface of earth. In a few isolated zones human survival has occurred. Among these groups the birth rate is said to be phenomenal. There are reports of strange mutations of the human species appearing as frequently as fifty or sixty in a hundred births. Only a few of these strange mutations have been strong enough to survive, but some are reported to be reproducing their kind. A physical and mental examination of these freaks is being undertaken at the present time.
