Strange New Worlds

Author : Ray Jayawardhana
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400846544
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange New Worlds written by Ray Jayawardhana and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-04-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider's look at the cutting-edge science of today's planet hunters In Strange New Worlds, renowned astronomer Ray Jayawardhana brings news from the front lines of the epic quest to find planets—and alien life—beyond our solar system. Only in the past two decades, after millennia of speculation, have astronomers begun to discover planets around other stars—thousands in fact. Now they are closer than ever to unraveling distant twins of the Earth. In this book, Jayawardhana vividly recounts the stories of the scientists and the remarkable breakthroughs that have ushered in this extraordinary age of exploration. He describes the latest findings--including his own—that are challenging our view of the cosmos and casting new light on the origins and evolution of planets and planetary systems. He reveals how technology is rapidly advancing to support direct observations of Jupiter-like gas giants and super-Earths—rocky planets with several times the mass of our own planet—and how astronomers use biomarkers to seek possible life on other worlds. Strange New Worlds provides an insider's look at the cutting-edge science of today's planet hunters, our prospects for discovering alien life, and the debates and controversies at the forefront of extrasolar-planet research. In a new afterword, Jayawardhana explains some of the most recent developments as we search for the first clues of life on other planets.

Author : Dean Wesley Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743422589
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange New Worlds IV written by Dean Wesley Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-07-24 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fourth year of its ongoing mission, the Strange New Worlds writing competition has once again sought out exciting new voices and imaginations among Star Trek's vast galaxy of fans. After scanning countless submissions for signs of style and originality, the judges are proud to report that the universe of amazing Star Trek writers just keeps expanding. Strange New Worlds IV features more than a dozen never-before-published stories spanning the twenty-third and twenty-fourth centuries, from the early days of James T. Kirk and his crew to the later generations of Captains Picard, Sisko, and Janeway. These memorable new tales explore and examine the past and future of Star Trek from many different perspectives. Join Strange New Worlds in its thrilling quest to uncover the most compelling Star Trek Þction this side of the Galactic Barrier!

Author : Paul J. Ruditis
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465459774
Total Pages : 723 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Star Trek Book written by Paul J. Ruditis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate 50 years of one of the longest running and beloved sci-fi franchises with The Star Trek Book. This comprehensive guide to the series delves into the myriad worlds and different dimensions visited by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Discover the amazing science of Star Trek and how it has influenced real-world technology such as flip phones. Featuring informative and analytical text combined with exciting photography and infographics throughout, The Star Trek Book is broken down into main categories such as science and technology, Starfleet, allies and enemies, and more. Perfect for fans of the various Star Trek TV series, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, The Star Trek Book details everything you need to know about 50 years of excitement and adventure on the final frontier. ® & © 2016 CBS Studios Inc. © 2016 Paramount Pictures Corporation. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Author : Dean Wesley Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743467531
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek: Strange New Worlds VI written by Dean Wesley Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by fans especially for "Star Trek" fans, this is the sixth anthology featuring original stories based on characters from the TV shows, up to and including "Star Trek: Voyager(."

Author : Paula M. Block
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743406761
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange New Worlds II written by Paula M. Block and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-02-15 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All-new adventures by some of Star Trek's most talented fans! Our first Strange New Worlds competition drew thousands of submissions and Strange New Worlds II drew even more. From this mountain of astounding stories, these few, written exclusively by brand-new authors, were selected for their originality and style. These tales rocket across the length and breadth of Federation time and space, from when Captain Kirk explored the galaxy on the first Starship Enterprise™ through Captain Picard's U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-D and Captain Sisko's Deep Space Nine™ to Captain Janeway's Starship Voyager™, with many fascinating stops along the way. Find out what happens in the Star Trek universe when fans—like you—take the helm!

Author : Dean Wesley Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416525386
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek: Strange New Worlds IX written by Dean Wesley Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-08-22 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tales featured in Strange New Worlds rocket readers across the length and breadth of Federation time and space, from Captain Jonathan Archer's first exploration of the galaxy on board the very first Starship Enterprise through to Captain Picard's tenure on the USS Enterprise 1701-D -- and beyond. Here you can read a fresh and original take on Captain Benjamin Sisko's role on Deep Space Nine, Captain Kathryn Janeway's homeward journey with the crew of the Starship Voyager, Captain Archer's encounters with the Xindi -- and many more ports of call along the way. Strange New Worlds 9 includes stories from all five Star Trek incarnations: Star Trek: The Original Series Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise.

Author : Dean Wesley Smith
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671041088
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek: Strange New Worlds I written by Dean Wesley Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-07-14 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's what you, the fans, have demanded for decades! An anthology featuring original Star Trek, Star Trek: The Next Generation®, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, and Star Trek®: Voyager™ stories written by Star Trek fans, for Star Trek fans! After a lengthy competition that drew thousands of submissions; these astounding stories, written exclusively by brand-new authors, were selected for their originality and style. These eighteen fantastic tales rocket across the length and breadth of Federation time and space, from when Captain Kirk explored the galaxy on the first Starship Enterprise™, through Captain Picard's U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D and Captain Sisko's Deep Space Nine to Captain Janeway's Voyager, with many fascinating stops along the way. This all-new volume contains stories by: Landon Cary Dalton, Phaedra M. Weldon, Keith L. Davis, Dayton Ward, Dylan Otto Krider, Jerry M. Wolfe, Peg Robinson, Kathy Oltion, Bobbie Benton Hull, Alara Rogers, Franklin Thatcher, Christina F. York, Vince Bonasso, Patrick Cumby, J.A. Rosales, jaQ Andrews, Jackee C., and Craig D.B. Patton. Find out what happens in the Star Trek universe when fans -- like you -- take the helm!

Author : Ethan Phillips
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 145168696X
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek Cookbook written by Ethan Phillips and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there one food that humans, Klingons, Bajorans, and Vulcans would like? If so, what would it taste like? How would you prepare it? Could you find all the ingredients locally? This is the task that faces Neelix, chef for the U.S.S. Voyager™, every time he takes on the challenge of trying to feed its crew of 140 food critics. But over the course of their journey, Neelix's learned a few tricks of the trade. He had to, just as a matter of self-preservation. Ethan Phillips, in the persona of Neelix, and William J. Birnes, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Day After Roswell, throw wide the vaults of interstellar haute cuisine, revealing for the first time the secret preparation techniques behind all those exotic dishes and drinks. The favorite foods of characters from every Star Trek series and movie are here, all adapted for easy use in twentieth-century kitchens. The Star Trek Cookbook also features a complete guide for whipping up the all the drinks served at Quark's. Fun, and easy to use, the Star Trek Cookbook is your indispensable guide to the food of the stars!

Author : John Lohman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476718660
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Star Trek Cross-Stitch written by John Lohman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 30 cross-stich projects--created by "Star Trek" crafters--perfect for both die-hard Trekkies and enterprising crafters alike. It showcases some of the fans' biggest creations, and also includes pattern images and photos of every finished project in use by the creator themselves.

Author : Elizabeth Barnes
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781082803437
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To Explore Strange New Worlds written by Elizabeth Barnes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Elizabeth Barnes discovered that her son was on the autism spectrum she realized she had a lot to learn. She also discovered a talent for finding fun ways to teach her son about his autism through his own interests. One of those interests, which she shared, was Star Trek.Barnes writes with empathy and experience about raising a child on the autism spectrum, and the challenges they can face in understanding their own and others' behavior. The various Star Trek episodes and characters provide perfect settings to better understand a wide range of behaviors and interactions, while entertaining both parent and child. Topics in the book include learning to read facial expressions and character intent, or understanding character responses which those on the autism spectrum may recognise in themselves. Broader themes in the book include exploring communication, bullying, anxiety, acceptance, and intense interests. Each is illustrated with examples from the TV series, and include suggested questions or items to consider.Star Trek fans will learn about how it feels to see the world from an autistic perspective, and find new facets and ways to view the shows they love, while autistics, friends, loved ones, and parents of children on the autism spectrum will find new ways to better understand autism and spend enjoyable time together. Make it so.