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The Martian : a novel / Andy Weir.
Stranded on Mars by a duststorm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Mark Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways.
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- ISBN: 9780804139021 (hardcover) :
- Physical Description: 369 pages : maps ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Crown, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
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| Subject: | Astronauts > Fiction. Survival > Fiction. Mars (Planet) > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Science fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Weir | 31681002844454 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Stranded on Mars by a duststorm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Mark Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. - Baker & Taylor
"Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive--and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old 'human error' are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills--and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit--he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?" -- - Baker & Taylor
Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. A first novel. - Random House, Inc.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⢠NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A mission to Mars. A freak accident. One manâs struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes âa hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afireâ (Chicago Tribune).
âBrilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.ââThe Wall Street Journal
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars.
Now, heâs sure heâll be the first person to die there.
After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that heâs aliveâand even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive.
Chances are, though, he wonât have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old âhuman errorâ are much more likely to kill him first.
But Mark isnât ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skillsâand a relentless, dogged refusal to quitâhe steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him?
NAMED ONE OF PASTEâS BEST NOVELS OF THE DECADE
âA hugely entertaining novel [that] reads like a rocket ship afire . . . Weir has fashioned in Mark Watney one of the most appealing, funny, and resourceful characters in recent fiction.ââChicago Tribune
âAs gripping as they come . . . Youâll be rooting for Watney the whole way, groaning at every setback and laughing at his pitchblack humor. Utterly nail-biting and memorable.ââFinancial Times
