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StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson : everything you ever need to know about space travel, sci-fi, the human race, the universe, and beyond / by Tyson, Neil deGrasse.; Liu, Charles,1968 April 5-; Simons, Jeffrey Lee.;
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Subjects: Cosmology.; Earth sciences.; Human beings.; Science fiction;

Shards of Earth First in an extraordinary space opera trilogy, from the winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award [electronic resource] : by Tchaikovsky, Adrian.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the author of the thrilling science-fiction epic Children of Time, winner of the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award. Shards of Earth is the first high-octane, far-future space adventure in Adrian Tchaikovsky's Final Architecture trilogy. 'One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction' – Christopher Paolini, author of Fractal Noise The war is over. Its heroes forgotten. Until one chance discovery . . . Idris has neither aged nor slept since they remade his mind in the war. And one of humanity’s heroes now scrapes by on a freelance salvage vessel, to avoid the attention of greater powers. Eighty years ago, Earth was destroyed by an alien enemy. Many escaped, but millions more died. So mankind created enhanced humans ­such as Idris - who could communicate mind-to-mind with our aggressors. Then these ‘Architects’ simply disappeared and Idris and his kind became obsolete. Now, Idris and his crew have something strange, abandoned in space. It’s clearly the work of the Architects – but are they really returning? And if so, why? Hunted by gangsters, cults and governments, Idris and his crew race across the galaxy as they search for answers. For they now possess something of incalculable value, and many would kill to obtain it. 'Enthralling, epic, immersive and hugely intelligent' – Stephen Baxter, author of the Xeelee Sequence Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky: 'He writes incredibly enjoyable sci-fi, full of life and ideas' – Patrick Ness 'Thoughtful, sweeping space adventure' – SFX ‘Brilliant science fiction’ – James McAvoyGeneral adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Alien Contact; Genetic Engineering; Space Opera;
© 2021., Pan Macmillan,

Stephen Hawking and the theory of everything [videorecording (DVD)] / by Johnstone, Gary,1959-; Whitmey, Nigel.; Acorn Media (Firm); IWC Media.; Science Channel (Television network);
Episode 1 (ca. 45 min.) -- Episode 2 (ca. 45 min.).Producer/director, Gary Johnstone.Narrator, Nigel Whitmey.Features interviews with Hawking, John Schwarz, Lisa Randall, Michio Kaku and more.The legendary physicist's search for the secrets of the universe. ... Join Hawking and other renowned thinkers as they explore the revolutionary new ideas that have evolved since the publication of his blockbuster book. Besides interviews, this stimulating documentary uses computer graphics and simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations to explain complex concepts. Topics include black holes, string theory, supersymmetry, dimensions beyond our perception, and the mysterious M force; all potential keys to unlocking the elusive "theory of everything" that seems so tantalizingly close.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: Hawking, S. W. (Stephen W.); Cosmology.; Science; Space and time.;
© c2007., Distributed by Acorn Media,

Listen to the Universe. by NASA (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by NASA in 2024.NASA is famous for beautiful space images, but did you know you can listen to them? Go behind the scenes with the team that creates “sonifications,” translations of data into sound, and learn how meaningful they are to people who are blind or low-vision.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Computer science.; Documentary films.; Technological innovations.; Disabilities.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.; Outer space.; Universe.;

The Faith of Beasts. by Corey, James S. A.;
James S. A. Corey's Expanse series has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 23 languages, establishing itself as a modern masterwork of science fiction. Now, the Hugo-award winning author returns with the second volume in their New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed space opera trilogy, The Captive's War. "Masterful . . . . This is space opera at its best." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Mercy of GodsThe monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran's command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters' use. But Dafyd's loyalty is not what it seems.The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx's deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire's eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a weapon.As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction.But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears..."The start of something truly epic." Fonda Lee on The Mercy of Gods"Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre." Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of TimeFor More from James S. A. Corey, check out:The Captive's War The Mercy of Gods The Faith of Beasts<brLibrary Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Science fiction.; FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Science Fiction / Alien Contact; FICTION / Science Fiction / Space Opera;

Prospect. by Caldwell, Christopher,film director.; Earl, Zeek,film director.; Royo, Andre,actor.; Duplass, Jay,actor.; Pascal, Pedro,actor.; Vand, Sheila,actor.; Thatcher, Sophie,actor.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andre Royo, Jay Duplass, Pedro Pascal, Sheila Vand, Sophie ThatcherOriginally produced by Shout Studios in 2018.A teenage girl and her father travel to a remote alien moon, aiming to strike it rich. They've secured a contract to harvest a large deposit of the elusive gems hidden in the depths of the moon's toxic forest. But there are others roving the wilderness and the job quickly devolves into a fight to survive. Forced to contend not only with the forest's other ruthless inhabitants, but with her own father's greed-addled judgment, the girl finds she must carve her own path to escape.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Science fiction.; Western films.; Action and adventure films.; Outer space.; Science fiction films.; Life on other planets.;

Slingshot. by Håfström, Mikael,film director.; Affleck, Casey,actor.; Morrissey, David,actor.; Beecham, Emily,actor.; Fishburne, Laurence,actor.; Capone, Tomer,actor.; VVS Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Casey Affleck, David Morrissey, Emily Beecham, Laurence Fishburne, Tomer CaponeOriginally produced by VVS Films in 2024.Casey Affleck stars as an astronaut struggling to maintain his grip on reality aboard a possibly fatally compromised mission to Saturn's moon, Titan.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Science fiction.; Action and adventure films.; Outer space.; Science fiction films.; Astronauts.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).;

Elysium [videorecording] / by Block, Bill.; Blomkamp, Neill.; Copley, Sharlto,1973-; Damon, Matt.; Foster, Jodie.; Kinberg, Simon.; Media Rights Capital (Firm); Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm); Tri-Star Pictures.;
Cinematographer, Trent Opaloch ; editors, Julian Clarke, Lee Smith ; music, Ryan Amon.Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga, Diego Luna, Wagner Moura, William Fichtner.In the year 2154 two groups of people remain; the extremely wealthy who reside on an immaculate man-made space station named Elysium, and the rest, who occupy an overpopulated, destroyed Earth. Max decides to embark on a mission that could bring equality to the opposed worlds.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen (2.40:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dystopian films.; Equality; Feature films.; Overpopulation; Science fiction films.; Space stations;
© c2013., Tristar Pictures : Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment,

Star fighters. by Chase, Max.; Hadley, Sam.;
Subjects: Imaginary wars and battles; Space warfare; Science fiction.;
© 2012., Bloomsbury,

Star fighters. by Chase, Max.; Hadley, Sam.;
Subjects: Imaginary wars and battles; Space warfare; Science fiction.;
© 2012., Bloomsbury,