Seas Of Venus

Author : David Drake
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781625790781

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Seas of Venus, Second Edition by David Drake Pdf

Now with new content by David Drake THE MOST COLORFUL MYTH FROM SCIENCE FICTION'S GOLDEN AGE IS REBORN IN SEAS OF VENUS Earth is a dead cinder beyond the dense clouds. On a terraformed Venus the land is ruled by savage plants and the even more savage beasts that prey on them, while monsters out of nightmare swim though the globe-girdling seas. Mankind huddles in domed underwater Keeps, living a purposeless static existence¾dedicated to pleasure but destined for oblivion later if not sooner. Only the Free Companions, the mercenaries who fight proxy wars for the Keeps, live on the surface of Venus. Their warships course the seas, battling one another in struggles to decide victory or defeat for one day, life or death for a few individuals. The Free companions live till they die with the searing thrill of danger, and their deeds bring excitement and color to the bored residents of the Keeps; but Mankind is doomed unless something changes. Few are willing to risk their lives for that change, battling both the terrifying environment and the ruthless oligarchs for whom the status quo means a lifetime of luxury. But there are a handful of courageous visionaries in the Keeps and in the Free Companies where death is a way of life! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "Only a few of us have enough willpower, when a new Dick Francis or the latest volume of a David Drake series comes out in hardcover, to wait for the paperback." -David Friedman, Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life "... the best in military science fiction. Recommended...." -Booklist "... the master of the mercenary science fiction novel. He has developed a following... just short of cult proportions." -Rave Reviews "Drake is one of the most gifted users of historical and military raw materials at work today." -Chicago Sun-Times

Author : Michael Carroll,Rosaly Lopes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461474739

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Alien Seas by Michael Carroll,Rosaly Lopes Pdf

Oceans were long thought to exist in all corners of the Solar System, from carbonated seas percolating beneath the clouds of Venus to features on the Moon's surface given names such as "the Bay of Rainbows” and the "Ocean of Storms." With the advent of modern telescopes and spacecraft exploration these ancient concepts of planetary seas have, for the most part, evaporated. But they have been replaced by the reality of something even more exotic. For example, although it is still uncertain whether Mars ever had actual oceans, it now seems that a web of waterways did indeed at one time spread across its surface. The "water" in many places in our Solar System is a poisoned brew mixed with ammonia or methane. Even that found on Jupiter's watery satellite Europa is believed similar to battery acid. Beyond the Galilean satellites may lie even more "alien oceans." Saturn's planet-sized moon Titan seems to be subject to methane or ethane rainfall. This creates methane pools that, in turn, become vast lakes and, perhaps, seasonal oceans. Titan has other seas in a sense, as large shifting areas of sand covering vast plains have been discovered. Mars also has these sand seas, and Venus may as well, along with oceans of frozen lava. Do super-chilled concoctions of ammonia, liquid nitrogen, and water percolate beneath the surfaces of Enceladus and Triton? For now we can only guess at the possibilities. 'Alien Seas' serves up part history, part current research, and part theory as it offers a rich buffet of "seas" on other worlds. It is organized by location and by the material of which various oceans consist, with guest authors penning specific chapters. Each chapter features new original art depicting alien seas, as well as the latest ground-based and spacecraft images. Original diagrams presents details of planetary oceans and related processes.

Author : C. Sagan,Tobias Owen,H.J. Smith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401030632

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Planetary Atmospheres by C. Sagan,Tobias Owen,H.J. Smith Pdf

Proceedings of the IAU Symposium No. 40, held in Marfa, Texas, U.S.A., October 26-31, 1969

Author : David Drake
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312851979

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The Jungle by David Drake Pdf

On Venus, where humans live in domed undersea Keeps, Ensign Brainard and his men venture to the surface in their flitterboats to wage war for the Keeps, in a novel based on the classic short story "Clash by night"

Author : Josiah CRAMPTON
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0025655208

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The Three Heavens by Josiah CRAMPTON Pdf

Author : Henry Hallan
Publisher : Cnoc Mhuilinn
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780957158559

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Venus and the Sea People by Henry Hallan Pdf

Along the coasts of the North Atlantic there are legends of a lost land over the sea - a land of magic, of immortality, and of plenty. Plato described such a land, naming it Atlantis. In his descriptions, the Atlanteans were doomed by their falling into decadence, and their opposition to the spirits of nature. An epic fantasy rooted in the mythology of the lost land, "The Fall of the Sea People" tells of these twin errors, and of how they brought about the destruction of a Neolithic civilization that ruled the world. "Venus and the Sea People" is the first volume of this story.

Author : Leigh Brackett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1949313050

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The Enchantress of Venus by Leigh Brackett Pdf

Dark Secrets of an Inhuman Race Lie Hidden Beneath the Seas of Venus Eric John Stark travels the shores of Venus' gaseous red seas seeking the whereabouts of a missing comrade. Pursuing this mystery puts him in the hands of the Lhari, a cruel and power-hungry family that rules over the pirate enclave of Shuruun Beneath the waves, the Lhari's doomed slaves live and toil among ancient ruins, seeking out the lost super-weapon of the precursors. And Stark must join them or die If Varra, a vain and petty Lhari princess, can control both Stark and this lost weapon, all of Venus may be within her grasp

Author : Alan R. Longhurst
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080465579

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Ecological Geography of the Sea by Alan R. Longhurst Pdf

This book presents an in-depth discussion of the biological and ecological geography of the oceans. It synthesizes locally restricted studies of the ocean to generate a global geography of the vast marine world. Based on patterns of algal ecology, the book divides the ocean into four primary compartments, which are then subdivided into secondary compartments. *Includes color insert of the latest in satellite imagery showing the world's oceans, their similarities and differences *Revised and updated to reflect the latest in oceanographic research *Ideal for anyone interested in understanding ocean ecology -- accessible and informative

Author : David Knight
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300173796

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Voyaging in Strange Seas by David Knight Pdf

In 1492 Columbus set out across the Atlantic; in 1776 American colonists declared their independence. Between these two events old authorities collapsed and a new, empirical worldview had arrived, focusing now on observation, experiment and mathematical reasoning. This book takes us along on a voyage of discovery that ushered in the modern age.

Author : Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066371647

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The Wizard of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs Pdf

In "The Wizard of Venus," Carson Napier finds himself trapped in a Venusian castle ruled by an insane "wizard" with hypnotic powers controlling the locals. Armed with his abilities, previously used to share his Venusian adventures with Earth, Napier confronts the tyrant and liberates the oppressed population. A thrilling science fiction novella of empowerment and liberation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112110962740

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The Living Age by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Munro
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4057664644183

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A Trip to Venus by John Munro Pdf

In 'A Trip to Venus' by John Munro, two astronomers change course from Mars to Venus after receiving a mysterious signal indicating signs of life. With a unique approach to space travel involving a magnetic launch system, they encounter a scientist who has created a propulsion method with its own independent gravity. The planet Venus they discover is a stunning utopia with an extraordinary culture, where the narrator is captivated by the virgin priestess of the society. This science fiction classic presents a thrilling adventure filled with wonder, romance, and innovation that will transport readers to another world.

Author : J. A. Zalasiewicz,Mark Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199672882

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Ocean Worlds by J. A. Zalasiewicz,Mark Williams Pdf

Traces the history and evolution of oceans on Earth as well as their importance and the changes wrought by humans that threaten all aspects of their existence, and looks beyond Earth to oceans on other planets.

Author : Michael Carroll
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031413605

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Planet Earth, Past and Present by Michael Carroll Pdf

The Earth is not the world it once was, and it is not the world it will always be. This book describes the exciting, complex, and occasionally baffling history of our own planet. Over the course of its 4.5 billion years, Earth has undergone astonishing changes to its surface and atmosphere, at times more closely resembling other planets in our Solar System than the habitable, teeming biosphere of today. Through these otherworldly analogs, author-illustrator Michael Carroll teaches readers about different aspects of our own planet’s past. Our nearest cosmic neighbor, Venus, offers insights into Earth’s own young atmosphere and surface, while Saturn’s moon Titan may offer a window into the genesis of life on Earth. Planet Earth, Past and Present explores these and many more connections. Original art accompanies each chapter, depicting major stages of the Earth’s evolution and providing vivid comparisons to other planets or moons. Come along on this journey through the Solar System—a journey that ultimately leads us home.

Author : David A. McKee,Henry Compton
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623491062

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Fire in the Sea by David A. McKee,Henry Compton Pdf

The cold, stygian dark of the extreme sea depths is home to some of our planet’s strangest creatures. Even their names evoke a science fiction adventure: dragonfishes, greeneyes, viperfishes, mirrorbellies, lanternfishes. Marine biologist Henry “Hank” Compton (1928–2005) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Rockport Marine Lab was present on some of the earliest Gulf of Mexico cruises on which these fishes were collected for the first time in Texas waters. Upon returning, Compton would retire to the darkroom he had constructed beneath a stairwell at the lab and photograph the specimens. A talented artist, Compton then painted watercolors based on his photographs. He allowed free rein to both his scientific judgment and his artistic vision as he constructed representations of how the specimens might have appeared in the crushing pressure of their alien environment. Compton dubbed the series of deep-water paintings “Fire in the Sea” because of the shimmering bioluminescence common to these deep-water species. Then, along with taxonomic descriptions, he drafted fanciful narratives to accompany the paintings: quirky, humorous, and sometimes cryptic stories of the fishes in their unreachable habitat. Professor, researcher, and author David A. McKee has taken Compton’s work, discovered in cardboard boxes following his death, and, along with others, provided chapters on bioluminescence, life in the deep, taxonomic arrangement, and life history information.