Joe Haldeman Libri

Undici maestri della fantascienza guidati da Robert Silverberg, , ci conducono in altrettanti mondi leggendari; ritornano nei luoghi e nei temi dei loro cicli più famosi aggiungendo delle perle negli universi immaginari più famosi di sempre: Ursula LeGuin nell'Ecumenia (l'Universo de "La Mano Sinistra delle Tenebre"), Haldeman e La Guerra Eterna, O.S.Card e Ender, David Brin torna nei mondi di Uplift, Silverberg e Roma Eterna (un mondo alternativo dove l'Impero Romano non è caduto sotto le scorrerie barbariche), Dan Simmons ed Hyperion, Namcy Kress ed i Non Dormienti "Mendicanti" , F. Pohl e gli Heechee, Il Centro Gallattico di Benford, La Nave che Cantava della McCaffrey (onore alla Grande Signora che ci ha lasciati da poco), La Via di Greg Bear. Un compendio essenziale ai grandi cicli della Fantascienza.

For over four decades, the demand for Star Trek stories has led to five television series, over seven hundred episodes, ten feature films, and an animated series. From the early short-story adaptations by James Blish in the 1960s to the original novels of the 1970s and beyond, fiction has significantly expanded the Star Trek universe. This exploration delves into why these books serve as a powerful creative outlet for some and a fresh way to engage with the Star Trek mythos for others. The work reflects on the first forty years of professionally published Star Trek fiction, showcasing the personalities and creative sensibilities of its contributors. It provides an insightful look into the creative processes, challenges, innovations, and progress within this literary landscape. Author Jeff Ayers has engaged with nearly six hundred books and interviewed over three hundred authors and editors to create a comprehensive guide to this unique publishing phenomenon. Fully illustrated with book covers, the work includes an index by title and author, as well as a detailed timeline, making it an essential resource for every fan.

Hugo and Nebula Award winner Joe Haldeman is one of the most compelling writers to emerge from the Vietnam War.War Stories collects together two novels, several short stories, and two long poems that deal explicitly with Haldeman’s Vietnam and post-Vietnam experiences. The novel War Year was one of the first books written by Haldeman upon his return from Vietnam, and the novel 1968 (which chronicles time in country, as well as a soldiers return “home”) was not published until 1994. These two novels form compelling bookends to a career’s worth of writing that has been passionately engaged with the questions raised by the Vietnam War.War Stories includes the Forever War novella, “A Separate War,” as well as three new author introductions which give some historical, personal, and bibliographic background to the fiction herein.The novels and stories in this book have never been as potent, nor as terribly relevant as they are today.

Together in one volume for the first time ever; his classic novel of epic future conflict, The Forever War, its sequel Forever Free, and the companion novel, Forever Peace.WARWilliam Mandella is a reluctant hero, drafted to fight in a distant interstellar war against unknowable and unconquerable aliens. But his greatest test will come when he returns to Earth. Relativity means that everey time he returns home after a few months' tour of duty, centuries have passed on Earth, making him and his fellows ever more isolated from the world for whose future they are fighting.FREEWhen Mandella returns for the last time he finds humanity has evolved into a group mind called Man. Living a dull life in an autocratic and intrusive society, missing the certainties of combat and feeling increasingly alienated, the veterans plan an escape. But when their ship starts to fail, their journey becomes a search for the unknown.PEACE2043. The Ngumi War rages, fought by 'soldierboys', indestructible machines operated remotely by soldiers hundreds of miles away. Julian Class is one of those soldiers, and for him war is truly hell. But he and his companion, Dr Amelia Harding, have discovered something that could literally take the universe back to square one. For Julian, the discovery isn't so much terrifying as tempting...

"Private William Mandella hadn't wanted to go to war against the Taurans ...."--p. [4] of cover.

This anthology contains: Blue Rose by Peter Straub The Monster by Joe Haldeman Lacunae by Karl Edward Wagner Pale Trembling Youth by W.H. Pugmire and Jessica Amanda Salmonson Muzak for Torso Murders by Marc Laidlaw Goodbye, Dark Love by Roberta Lannes Out There by Charles L. Grant Little Cruelties by Steve Rasnic Tem The Man with the Hoe by George Clayton Johnson They're Coming for You by Les Daniels Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson Lapses by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro The Final Stone by William F. Nolan Irrelativity by Nicholas Royle The Hands by Ramsey Campbell The Bell by Ray Russell Lost Souls by Clive Barker Reaper by Robert Bloch The Transfer by Edward Bryant Pain by Whitley Strieber

An audacious and suspenseful vision of the future by Joe Handeman, on the grand scale of MINDBRIDGE & THE FOREVER WAR. In a universe of strange, threatening & mutated creatures, Otto McGavin acts as undercover agent for the Confederacion. A mild, unassuming man, two years of intensive hypnotic training have turned him into a Prime Operator with TB II. His technology enables him to take on the appearance & personality of any enemy. And to protect the legal rights of humans and non-humans he is prepared to lie, cheat, steal and kill his way across the galaxy.

This collection contains eleven of the author's finest stories, ranging from faraway planets beyond human comprehension to a nightmare future Earth. By the author of The Forever War. Original.

Set in America, this novel raises questions on the subjects of mortality and immortality. The author won the Hugo and Nebula Awards for his novel "The Forever War" and another Hugo Award for his short story "Tricentennial". His books also include "Mindbridge" and "Tool of the Trade".

Set against the backdrop of the Ngumi War in 2043 A.D., a weary soldier and his scientist partner uncover a secret with the potential to reset the universe. Rather than instilling fear, this revelation presents an alluring opportunity that challenges their understanding of reality. Their journey intertwines personal sacrifice with the broader implications of their discovery, exploring themes of love, temptation, and the consequences of wielding immense power in a war-torn world.

"In action, a writer looks pretty much like a clerk." So Joe Haldeman writes in the introduction to this collection. But Haldeman, like Einstein, proves that clerks can have enough vision to rock the cosmos. This book includes 11 stories and four story poems, ranging in length from two pages to just over 100. Together they have earned two Nebula, two Hugo and one World Fantasy awards. Each one showcases the author's grasp of what it means to be alive and human (or inhuman), written with a powerful clarity and a subtle imagination. Publishers Weekly called this one "a stunner."Contents:Feedback (1993)Passages (1990)Job Security (1992)The Hemingway Hoax (1990)Images (1991)Beachhead (1991)The Monster (1986)If I Had the Wings of an Angel (1991)The Cure (1994)Graves (1992)None So Blind (1994)The Homecoming (1990) poemFire, Ice (1994) poemTime Lapse (1989) poemDX (1987) poem

In a devastating display of power, an alien force annihilates Earth's spaceship fleet and destroys the Moon, creating a perilous debris field in orbit. With all power disabled, the planet's nine billion inhabitants face a dire struggle for survival amidst dwindling resources. The story explores themes of desperation, survival, and the consequences of extraterrestrial dominance as humanity grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophic event.

Carmen Dula's journey to Mars takes an unexpected turn when her adventurous spirit leads her into the desolate terrain, where she encounters a peculiar angel with an unusual appearance. This angel delivers a crucial warning to the human settlers: they are not the first inhabitants of Mars. The story explores themes of exploration, the consequences of human actions, and the unknown mysteries of the universe, blending adventure with a thought-provoking message about coexistence.

Two aliens have wandered Earth for centuries. The Changeling has survived by adapting the forms of many different organisms. The Chameleon destroys anything or anyone that threatens it. Now, a sunken relic that holds the key to their origins calls to them to take them home—but the Chameleon has decided there's only room for one.

Carl Bok is a citizen of Springworld, the heavy-gravity planet with monstrous and dangerous flora and fauna. Carl is well over two metres tall and weighs-in at 180 kilograms. Now Carl has won a scholarship to Starschool. He'll spend a year on this touring school, visiting sixteen of the colonized planets. This will be the experience of a lifetime. It's tough enough for Carl as the poor scholarship student among the rich kids. His problems get worse when they arrive at Earth. Carl finds himself in urgent need of big money and, since he's a pretty tough guy, becomes a paid fighter. He has to fight dangerous and deadly human and animal opponents. His fellow students, B'oosa, Miko, Alegria and Francisco "Pancho" Bolivar, get caught up in his exploits. And then there are the aliens.

Space travellers return to their planet after a long absence and find everyone gone. The intriguing aspect is the amount of clothing lying everywhere, as if people undressed before vanishing. The travellers head for Earth and find the same happened there.

The narrative follows Carmen Dula, who, alongside her husband, embarks on a six-year journey to negotiate peace with a formidable race known as "The Others." However, upon her return to Earth, she discovers that half a century has elapsed, leading to a dramatic shift in circumstances. Earthlings have since constructed a fleet of warships, preparing for conflict rather than diplomacy. The story explores themes of time, change, and the complexities of interstellar relations.

Jacob Brewer confronts a dangerous sentient machine that has become obsessed with humanity when he investigates the mysterious deaths of passengers on the starship Aspera during the thousand-year journey to Beta Hydrii.

The discovery of a remarkable alien technology light years from Earth could have devastating consequences for humanity in this science fiction classic by the author of the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel The Forever War In the far future, the accidental scientific breakthrough known as the Levant-Meyer Translation changes everything. Suddenly people can leap instantaneously across the universe, albeit temporarily, enabling teams of Tamers to explore far-flung worlds and prepare them for possible human habitation. But one expedition doesn’t make it back alive. Jacque Lefavre achieves his lifelong dream of becoming a Tamer when he joins the Agency for Extraterrestrial Development. On his first exploratory mission to a planet known as Groombridge, Lefavre and his team encounter something truly extraordinary: a small, nonsentient creature that, when joined with another of its kind, creates a telepathic “bridge.” But exploiting this psychic link could bring unanticipated perils, for it is about to bring Lefavre and his team into dangerously close contact with the L’vrai, an ancient, advanced, and hostile race of star travelers—an encounter that could prove to be the first step in humankind’s salvation . . . or its doom.

This landmark anthology presents thirty groundbreaking stories from the masters of speculative fiction heralding the future of the genre with original and revolutionary works. All-new, original stories by � Ursula K. Le Guin � Gregory Benford � Joe Haldeman � Joyce Carol Oates � and many others On K2 with Kanakaredes by Dan Simmons The Building by Ursula K. Le Guin Froggies by Laura Whitton What We Did That Summer by Kathe Koja and Barry N. Malzberg A Slow Saturday Night at the Surrealist Sporting Club by Michael Moorcock In Xanadu by Thomas M. Disch Commencement by Joyce Carol Oates Unique Visitors by James Patrick Kelly BIack TuIip by Harry Turtledove Belief by P. D. Cacek In the Un-Black by Stephen Baxter Weeping Walls by Paul Di Filippo Anomalies by Gregory Benford Captive Kong by Kit Reed Feedback by Robert E. Vardeman Between Disappearances by Nina Kiriki Hoffman Resurrection by David Morrell Cleopatra Brimstone by Elizabeth Hand Burros Gone Bad by Peter Schneider Pockets by Rudy Rucker and John Shirley Ave de Paso by Catherine Asaro Road Kill by Joe Haldeman Ting-a-Ling by Jack Dann ‘Bassador by Catherine Wells Ssoroghod’s People by Larry Niven Two Shot by Michael Marshall Smith Billy the Fetus by Al Sarrantonio Viewpoint by Gene Wolfe Fungi by Ardath Mayhar Rhido Wars by Neal Barrett, Jr.

This magazine features a diverse collection of science fiction and fantasy stories, showcasing both established and emerging authors. Each issue presents imaginative narratives that explore futuristic concepts, fantastical worlds, and thought-provoking themes. Readers can expect a blend of genres, including speculative fiction and adventure, along with insightful commentary and reviews that enhance the experience of the genre. The publication aims to inspire and entertain, making it a must-read for fans of speculative literature.

Featuring a diverse array of imaginative stories, this magazine showcases the best in science fiction and fantasy literature. Each issue presents captivating narratives from both emerging and established authors, exploring innovative themes and thought-provoking concepts. Readers can expect a blend of genres, including speculative fiction, futuristic tales, and fantastical adventures, all designed to spark the imagination and challenge perceptions of reality. This publication serves as a vibrant platform for creativity and storytelling in the speculative genres.

"Die „kreisenden Welten" sind Asteroiden, die man einst zur bequemeren Bergung ihrer Bodenschätze in den Orbit der Erde bugsiert hat. Inzwischenman schreibt das Jahr 2084 - sind sie ausgebeutet. Zurück bleiben die Höhlen und Tunnel und eine Population von fast einer halben Million Menschen, Nachfahren der einstigen Bergarbeiter. Marianne O´Hara, eine junge Politikstudentin, ist ein Kind dieser „Welten". Sie gehört zu den wenigen, die nach den kompliziert gewordenen Beziehungen zwischen der Erde und ihren mittlerweile unabhängigen Satelliten die Erde besuchen dürfen, da sie nur dort ihr Studium zu einem Abschluß bringen kann. Die Kulturen zweier Welten, die sich nach gegenseitiger Abkapselung rasch auseinanderentwickelt haben, prallen aufeinander, als die in freier Sexualität erzogene Marianne auf der Heimat ihrer Vorväter eintrifft. Mehr noch: Gegen ihren Willen gerät sie in die politischen Wirren der Erdgesellschaft hinein, wird sogar aus politischen Gründen entführt und erlebt die sich verschärfende Feindschaft zwischen der Erde und den„ Welten". Im letzten Moment gelingt ihr schließlich die Heimkehr, bevor die Erde im atomaren Inferno eines letzten Krieges versinkt."

Chatalia - eine phantastische künstliche Welt, die von pelzbehaarten, geflügelten Wesen mit fürchterlichen Kräften beherrscht wird. Hier erwartet Kirk, Spock und ihre Kollegen von der Enterprise nach ihrer Gefangennahme ein schrecklicher Tod. Und selbst wenn sie wie durch ein Wunder entkommen sollten, so sind da noch die ruhelosen Killer des gefürchteten Klingonenreiches...

Depuis le début du 21ème siècle, l'immortalité est devenue une réalité. Dans les cliniques de rajeunissement de lord Julius Stileman, n'importe qui peut retrouver sa prime jeunesse. Cependant, le traitement vous coûtera tout ce que vous possédez et le prix minimum se monte à un million de livres. Après l'opération, commence une course contre le temps. Car le traitement ne fait effet que pendant dix ans. Il vous faut donc trouver un nouveau million de livres si vous ne voulez pas mourir. Tous les dix ans, le choix est simple : la bourse ou la vie. Dallas Barr, né en 1943, a déjà subi une demi-douzaine de traitements. Il est le deuxième homme le plus vieux de l'humanité. Il est aussi le plus vieux - et peut-être le seul - ami de Julius Stileman.

Znovu jsou tady – autoři a jejich světy, jež si získávají miliony dychtivých čtenářů. Opět přicházejí ve dvou svazcích a vracejí se do zvláštních a podmanivých míst, do nichž je zasazen nový příběh, jenž doplňuje a dokresluje jejich nejslavnější díla. Mnoho příběhů se odvíjí v dřívější minulosti těchto scifi světů a vrhá nové světlo na příběhy již proslavené. Jiné sledují známé dějové linie, ale odehrávají se stranou hlavních událostí. Všechny do jednoho jsou však nepostradatelné pro miliony fanoušků těchto autorů a jejich světů, které již hluboce uvízly v myslích a srdcích čtenářů. Joe Haldeman v povídce Rozdělená válka dokresluje příběhy z knihy Věčná válka. Všemi oblíbený Enderův cyklus doplňuje Orson Scott Card v povídce Investiční poradce o tu část, v níž se dozvíme, kterak Ender k Jane přišel. David Brin v příběhu Pokušení vysvětluje, jak se mladá rasa, v tomto případě delfíni, vyrovnává s nabídkou, kterou nelze na první pohled odmítnout… Nancy Kressová nás uvádí do své slavné ságy o Nespavých povídkou Spící psi. Greg Bear, autor nesmrtelných románů o světě Cesty a asteroidu Thistledownu, znovu vyvolává Olmyho na Cestu všech duchů.

Matt Fuller, Forschungsassistent am MIT macht eines Tages eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: bei einem Experiment verschwindet für einige Sekunden ein Kalibrator und taucht wenige Momente später wieder auf. Der junge Forscher experimentiert weiter und ist bald davon überzeugt einen Weg gefunden zu haben, in der Zeit zu reisen. Bald macht sich Matt selbst auf den Weg ins Unbekannte und in das größte Abenteuer seines Lebens…