41 results for 'Frederik Pohl'

When a distant alien spaceship is discovered, its potential to end famine forever is seen as a game-changer. The expedition's leader finances a journey to explore the ship, which holds a human boy...

Gateway by Frederik Pohl is a gripping space opera that presents a stark choice: wealth or death. In a resource-starved future, humans have discovered an artificial spaceport, the Heechee, which...

A cynical and compelling tale of politics, exploitation and colonisation on another planet, Jem is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of power and rivalry. When representatives...

Frederik IV King on His Own TermsFrederik IV's reign from 1699 to 1730 was marked by his strong leadership and independence. He made many of the realm's decisions himself, which proved remarkably...

Frederik V reigned over Denmark-Norway from 1746 until his death in 1766. During this period, he struggled with alcohol abuse, which limited his ability to govern effectively. As a result, power was...

When two women go missing under eerily similar circumstances, Detective Nik Pohl is forced to confront his troubled past and team up with an unlikely ally. As he delves deeper into the case, he...

Frederik Ruysch and His Thesaurus Anatomicus A Morbid Guide by Joanna Ebenstein is a lavishly illustrated guide to the magnum opus of a renowned seventeenth-century anatomist. The book presents the...

An Analysis of Donna Haraway's A Cyborg Manifesto: Science, Technology, and Socialist-feminism in the Late Twentieth Century This influential work by Rebecca Pohl explores the groundbreaking ideas of...

Portico: Los Anales de los Heechee IA seminal work of science fiction that has captivated readers for decades, Portico is a gripping tale of discovery and exploration. Originally published in 1977,...

A brilliant novel of alternate universes by Frederik Pohl explores the consequences of a breakthrough in quantum physics. As billions of possible futures collide, a handful of individuals from...

Gateway by Frederik Pohl offers two options: wealth and death. Humans have discovered an artificial spaceport, filled with working interstellar ships left behind by the mysterious Heechee. Their...

Voyages in Time and Space: A Collection of Vintage Science Fiction from the 1950s This collection brings together eight science fiction stories from the 1950s, selected by author Noe Torres. These...

Tras el incierto horizonte is the latest installment in Frederik Pohl's acclaimed Saga de los Heechee series. This highly regarded science fiction novel has garnered numerous prestigious awards,...

The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories by T. A. Shippey is a comprehensive collection of science fiction tales from the 20th century. Spanning over six decades, this anthology takes readers on a...

The Last Theorem marks the final work from one of science fiction's brightest stars. Arthur C Clarke completes his lifetime career with a masterwork that explores the intersection of humanity and...

Masterpieces: The Best Science Fiction of the 20th Century brings together some of the most celebrated science fiction short stories from the past century. Orson Scott Card, a critically-acclaimed...

An Analysis of Donna Haraway's A Cyborg Manifesto: Science, Technology, and Socialist-feminism in the Late Twentieth Century by Rebecca PohlThis influential text marks a significant shift in feminist...

The Residents of Capitol Hill have long been associated with scandal and misdeed. Since its inception, the area has been home to some of the most shocking tales in American history. From the...

What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready by Frederik PferdtThis optimistic guide helps you transform problems and challenges into opportunities, using six principles for developing a...

The Years of Great Silence by Jonathan Otto Pohl This monograph explores the complex history of ethnic Germans in the Russian Empire and USSR. It begins with their settlement in various regions,...

Anders Frederik Steen's Poetry Is Growing in Our Garden is a thought-provoking exploration of art and its place in our lives.The book delves into the world of poetry, inviting readers to reflect on...

Understanding ourselves and others requires more than just words - it demands attention to their true meaning. Jos Frederiks, a psychologist and verbal communication specialist, has spent years...

Published in 2012, "To See the Invisible Man" marks an important milestone in Robert Silverberg's career as a science-fiction writer. This story, written in June 1962, showcases Silverberg's...

The Cambridge Companion to the Age of William the Conqueror By Benjamin Pohl A comprehensive cultural history of north-western Europe in the eleventh century, exploring England, Normandy, northern...

Willem Frederik Hermans' A Guardian Angel Recalls is a haunting and introspective novel that explores the complexities of human nature. On the eve of Nazi occupation, a young man's life is forever...

In 1728, Danish King Frederik IV sends a governor to Greenland with a group of colonists, including merchants, craftsmen, and soldiers. Among them is Hans Egede, a missionary priest who has already...

The Wicked Remain by Laura Pohl is a dark and immersive tale that reimagines the world of fairy tales. Within its ivy-draped walls, four girls are fighting for survival as they uncover the source of...

Explore the stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage of Texas' Hill Country through 153 breathtaking color photographs. This visually stunning guide takes you on an intimate journey to the...

This Fire Never Dies: One Year with the PKK by Fréderike Geerdink is a gripping account of her time spent with the Kurdish political and guerrilla group, the PKK. Geerdink bravely documents the PKK's...

Recover the lost art of Christian hospitality with this study guide for Christine D. Pohl's Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition.This comprehensive resource is designed to...

A comprehensive guide to C programming, A Book on C is written by Al Kelley and Ira Pohl. This tutorial and reference covers the ANSI C standard, with numerous examples and exercises that demonstrate...

The Panama Papers: Breaking the Story of How the Rich and Powerful Hide Their Money In 2015, an anonymous source revealed a massive leak of financial records, exposing a complex web of offshore...

Beyond Sleep by Willem Frederik Hermans is a darkly comedic tale of obsession and desperation. A young geologist's quest for fame leads him to join an expedition in the far North of Norway, but he...

The Book Smugglers: A Tale of Heroism and Resistance In the midst of World War II, a group of ghetto residents embarked on a daring mission to rescue thousands of rare books and manuscripts from the...

The Grimrose Girls by Laura Pohl is a dark and thrilling tale of four reimagined fairy tale heroines who uncover their ancient curses. After the mysterious death of their best friend, Yuki, and Rory...

Women's utopian spatial imagination in the 17th and 18th centuries is explored in this first full-length study. Nicole Pohl examines the correlation between identity and social space, linking...

Hanneke Beaumont Sculptures by Joseph Antenucci Becherer is a beautifully photographed book that explores the 35-year career of Dutch sculptor Hanneke Beaumont. Through an in-depth interview with the...

Nicolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig's Easter Flower! Anthology of Songs and Hymns is a collection of powerful hymns and songs that explore the most fundamental aspects of human existence: faith, hope,...

Writing in Color: Fourteen Writers on the Lessons We've Learned This collection of essays offers a fresh perspective on writing craft and authorship from fourteen diverse authors who share their...

Beat the market with the investment strategies of the world's greatest investors. Excess Returns is an in-depth analysis of how top investors achieve market-beating returns, year after year. Frederik...

Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird celebrates a century of brilliant storytelling with this comprehensive collection. Spanning cosmic horror, sword and sorcery adventure, eerie occult detective...