The Naked Sun

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307792402

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The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov Pdf

A millennium into the future, two advancements have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. On the beautiful Outer World planet of Solaria, a handful of human colonists lead a hermit-like existence, their every need attended to by their faithful robot servants. To this strange and provocative planet comes Detective Elijah Baley, sent from the streets of New York with his positronic partner, the robot R. Daneel Olivaw, to solve an incredible murder that has rocked Solaria to its foundations. The victim had been so reclusive that he appeared to his associates only through holographic projection. Yet someone had gotten close enough to bludgeon him to death while robots looked on. Now Baley and Olivaw are faced with two clear impossibilities: Either the Solarian was killed by one of his robots--unthinkable under the laws of Robotics--or he was killed by the woman who loved him so much that she never came into his presence!

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Voyager
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 000827777X

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The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov Pdf

On the planet of Solaria, Spacers live in almost complete isolation, tended by robot servants and disgusted by the thought of human contact. And yet, one of their number has been beaten to death. Incapable of solving the crime, the authorities of the Outer Worlds seek help from Earth, from renowned detective Elijah Baley. Partnered once again with the robot Daneel Olivaw, Baley travels to this strange new world and uncovers a plot that could change the relationship between humans and robots for ever.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Robots
ISBN : 0345331192

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The Robot Novels by Isaac Asimov Pdf

"The Caves of Steel"--Science fiction suspense as New York City detective, Elijah Baley, and his partner, a robot named R. Daneel Olivaw, investigate the murder of Spacetown's leading scientist.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553299496

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The Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov Pdf

A millennium into the future two advances have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain. Isaac Asimov's Robot novels chronicle the unlikely partnership between a New York City detective and a humanoid robot who must learn to work together. Detective Elijah Baiey is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of roboticide. The prime suspect is a gifted roboticist who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime. There's only one catch: Baley and his positronic partner, R. Daneel Olivaw, must prove the man innocent. For in a case of political intrigue and love between woman and robot gone tragically wrong, there's more at stake than simple justice. This time Baley's career, his life, and Earth's right to pioneer the Galaxy lie in the delicate balance.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593357958

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Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov Pdf

A collection of twenty classic short stories by Isaac Asimov, author of the Foundation series, featuring the definitive version of “Nightfall” From one of history’s most influential writers of science fiction comes this collection of twenty short works of fiction, arranged in order of publication from 1941 to 1967. Compiled by Asimov himself, who prefaced each story with an introduction, it begins with “Nightfall,” the tale of a world with eternal sun that is suddenly plunged into total darkness and utter madness. “Nightfall,” published when the author was only twenty-one, was arguably his breakout work, making such an impression that, almost thirty years later, the Science Fiction Writers of America voted it the best science-fiction short story ever written The other stories in the collection span far and wide: A dedicated scientist who whips up his own love potion. Machines that learn to think for themselves—and direct their thoughts to overturning the establishment. The discovery that Earthlings are being destroyed by a mysterious kind of psychological virus. A day when walking outdoors becomes a sign of psychosis. And many more.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Baley, Elijah (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0345313909

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The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov Pdf

Classic science fiction from an acclaimed master of the genre. On the planet Solaria robots outnumber the strictly controlled human population by twenty to one. A visitor from Earth involved in a murder investigation offers a perspective on a society in which personal contact is avoided & communication is by holographic telepresence.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Voyager
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-13
Category : Robots
ISBN : 0008277796

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Robots and Empire by Isaac Asimov Pdf

Long ago, Gladia's robots Daneel and Giskard played a vital role in opening the worlds beyond the Solar system to Settlers from Earth. Now the conscience-stricken robots are faced with an even greater challenge. Either the sacred Three Laws of Robotics are in ruins - or a new, superior Law must be established to bring peace to the galaxy. With Madam Gladia and D.G. Baley - the captain of the Settler traders and a descendant of the robots' friend Elijah Baley - Daneel and Giskard travel to the robot stronghold of Solaria...where they uncover a sinister Spacer plot to destroy Earth itself.

Author : Rik Hoskin
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857668608

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Bystander 27 by Rik Hoskin Pdf

After his pregnant wife is senselessly killed in a clash between the mysterious super-powered 'costumes', ex-Navy SEAL Jon Hayes fights to discover the truth about their identity and origins. For Jon Hayes, the super-powered 'costumes' are just part of ordinary life in New York City, until the day his pregnant wife Melanie is senselessly killed in a clash between Captain Light and The Jade Shade. But as Hayes struggles to come to terms with his loss, and questions for the first time who the costumes are and where they come from, the once sharp lines of his reality begin to blur... If Hayes wants to uncover the shocking truth about the figures behind the costumes, and get justice for his fallen family, he'll have to step out of the background, and stop being a bystander. File Under: Superhero Fantasy [ It’s Clobberin’ Time | Hayes One | Panel Beater | No Capes ]

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Baley, Elijah (Fictitious character)
ISBN : 0739407015

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Robots & Muder by Isaac Asimov Pdf

A collection of science fiction short stories that take place in the Galaxy.

Author : Michael Whelan
Publisher : Bantam Dell Publishing Group
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Art
ISBN : 0553074474

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The Art of Michael Whelan by Michael Whelan Pdf

Award-winning artist Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in speculative fiction. Here are featured all the artist's major recent paintings, as well as a series of 25 never-before-seen works produced especially for this book. Over 100 full-color reproductions.

Author : R. A. Lafferty
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1970-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781880448977

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Nine Hundred Grandmothers by R. A. Lafferty Pdf

"Here at last are the finest of Lafferty's shorter works, stories about: a man who found one day that he knew absolutely everyone in the world; a race who kept their most ancient ancestors on shelves in the basements; a speeded-up world where a man could earn and lose a dozen fortunes a night; a friendly bearlike creature named Snuffles who said he was God ... In all, twenty-one immensely enjoyable stories that will continue to delight you long after you've finished reading them."--Page 1

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Robots
ISBN : UCSC:32106008500024

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The Robot Collection by Isaac Asimov Pdf

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Voyager
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Robots
ISBN : 0008277818

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The Complete Robot by Isaac Asimov Pdf

A collection of all of Isaac Asimov's robot stories, including some which have never before appeared in book form.

Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Short stories, American
ISBN : 0575601523

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Robot Visions by Isaac Asimov Pdf

From the author of THE BICENTENNIAL MAN and ROBOT DREAMS, a collection of thirty-six robot stories and essays. From Robbie, Asimov's first robot story, to human and robot detectives Lije Bailey and R. Daneel Olivaw.

Author : Matt Forbeck
Publisher : Angry Robot, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Human cloning
ISBN : 0857660020

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Amortals by Matt Forbeck Pdf

THE VERY BEST PERSON TO CATCH YOUR KILLER...IS YOU. Matt Forbeck arrives as the new king of high-concept - with a blockbuster action movie in a book. In the near future, scientists solve the problem of mortality by learning how to backup and restore a persons memories into a vat-bred clone. When Secret Service agent Ronan "Methusaleh" Dooley is brutally murdered, he's brought back from the dead one more time to hunt his killer, but this time those who wanted him dead are much closer to home. FILE UNDER: Science Fiction [Future Thriller / Cheat Death / Rogue Agents / Who Killed Who?]