Overview
BUILD STARSHIPS NOW
Some humans may be content staying in one place, but many of us are curious about whatās beyond the next village, the next ocean, the next horizon.Ā Are there others like us out there? How will we reach them?Ā Others are concerned with the survival of the species. It may be that we have to get out of Dodge before the lights go out on Earth.Ā How can we accomplish this? Wonderful questions.Ā Now get ready for some answers.
Here is the science behind interstellar propulsion: reports from top tier scientists and engineers on starflight propulsion techniques that use only means and methods that weĀ currently knowĀ are scientifically possible. Here are in-depth essays on antimatter containment, solar sails, and fusion propulsion. And the human consequences?Ā Here is speculation by a magnificent array of award-winning SF writers on what an interstellar voyage might look like, might feel likeāmightĀ beĀ like.Ā Itās an all-star cast abounding with Hugo and Nebula award winners: Ben Bova, Mike Resnick, Jack McDevitt, Michael Bishop, Sarah A. Hoyt, and more.
Comprehensive teacher's guide available.
AboutĀ Stellaris: People of the Stars,Ā coedited by Les Johnson:
ā[A] thought-provoking look at a selection of real-world challenges and speculative fiction solutions. . . . Readers will enjoy this collection that is as educational as it is entertaining.āāBooklist
āThis was an enjoyable collection of science fiction dealing with colonizing the stars. In the collection were several gems and the overall quality was high.āāTangent
Ā
AboutĀ Mission to Methone,Ā by Les Johnson:
āThe spirit of Arthur C. Clarke and his contemporaries is alive and well in Johnsonās old-fashioned first-contact novel, set in 2068. . . .Ā includes plenty of realistic detail and puts fun new spins on familiar alien concepts. . . . Thereās a great deal here for fans of early hard SF.āāPublishers Weekly
āWith equal parts science fiction and international intrigue. . . . an exciting, fast-paced read that you will not want to put down.āāBooklist
Ā
AboutĀ Rescue Mode,Ā by Ben Bova and Les Johnson:
ā. . . a suspenseful and compelling narrative of the first human spaceflight to Mars.āāBooklist
Ā
About Jack McDevitt:
āThe logical heir to Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke.āāStephen King
āāWhy read Jack McDevitt?ā The question should be: āWho among us is such a slow pony that s/heĀ isnātĀ reading McDevitt?āāāHarlan Ellison
Ā
āYou should definitely read Jack McDevitt.āāGregory Benford
This book title, Going Interstellar - 9781982125615, ISBN: 9781982125615, by Les Johnson, Jack McDevitt, published by Baen (September 7, 2021) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Going Interstellar - 9781982125615 books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Going Interstellar - 9781982125615 books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!