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Gunpowder Moon

Author : David Pedreira

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 44,59 MB

Release : 2018-02-13

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0062676091

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An Amazon Best Books of the Year selection BookBub Breakout Debut Novels of Winter 2018 The Verge―18 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books to Read in February Barnes & Noble—One of 25 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Debuts to Watch for in 2018 Nerdmuch—Best New Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books of 2018 Bookish—Winter 2018’s Hottest Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Library Journal: Spring/Summer Best Debut Novels “Interesting quirks and divided loyalties flesh out this first novel in which sf and mystery intersect in a well-crafted plot...Pedreira’s science thriller powerfully highlights the human politics and economics from the seemingly desolate expanse of the moon. It will attract readers who enjoyed Andy Weir’s lunar crime caper Artemis.” -- Library Journal, starred review A realistic and chilling vision of life on the Moon, where dust kills as easily as the vacuum of space…but murder is even quicker—a fast-paced, cinematic science fiction thriller, this debut novel combines the inventiveness of The Martian, the intrigue of The Expanse, and the thrills of Red Rising. The Moon smells like gunpowder. Every lunar walker since Apollo 11 has noticed it: a burnt-metal scent that reminds them of war. Caden Dechert, the chief of the U.S. mining operation on the edge of the Sea of Serenity, thinks the smell is just a trick of the mind—a reminder of his harrowing days as a Marine in the war-torn Middle East back on Earth. It’s 2072, and lunar helium-3 mining is powering the fusion reactors that are bringing Earth back from environmental disaster. But competing for the richest prize in the history of the world has destroyed the oldest rule in space: Safety for All. When a bomb kills one of Dechert’s diggers on Mare Serenitatis, the haunted veteran goes on the hunt to expose the culprit before more blood is spilled. But as Dechert races to solve the first murder in the history of the Moon, he gets caught in the crosshairs of two global powers spoiling for a fight. Reluctant to be the match that lights this powder-keg, Dechert knows his life and those of his crew are meaningless to the politicians. Even worse, he knows the killer is still out there, hunting. In his desperate attempts to save his crew and prevent the catastrophe he sees coming, the former Marine uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that, with one spark, can ignite a full lunar war, wipe out his team . . . and perhaps plunge the Earth back into darkness.



Shooting the Moon

Author : Frances O'Roark Dowell

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 28,82 MB

Release : 2009-12-29

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1416979867

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When her brother is sent to fight in Vietnam, twelve-year-old Jamie begins to reconsider the army world that she has grown up in.



Our Moon

Author : Rebecca Boyle

Publisher : Random House

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 38,57 MB

Release : 2024-01-16

Category : Science

ISBN : 0593129733

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A riveting feat of science writing that recasts that most familiar of celestial objects into something eerily extraordinary, pivotal to our history, and awesome in the original sense of the word.”—Ed Yong, New York Times bestselling author of An Immense World A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Many of us know that the Moon pulls on our oceans, driving the tides, but did you know that it smells like gunpowder? Or that it was essential to the development of science and religion? Acclaimed journalist Rebecca Boyle takes readers on a dazzling tour to reveal the intimate role that our 4.51-billion-year-old companion has played in our biological and cultural evolution. Our Moon’s gravity stabilized Earth’s orbit—and its climate. It drew nutrients to the surface of the primordial ocean, where they fostered the evolution of complex life. The Moon continues to influence animal migration and reproduction, plants’ movements, and, possibly, the flow of the very blood in our veins. While the Sun helped prehistoric hunters and gatherers mark daily time, early civilizations used the phases of the Moon to count months and years, allowing them to plan farther ahead. Mesopotamian priests recorded the Moon’s position in order to make predictions, and, in the process, created the earliest known empirical, scientific observations. In Our Moon, Boyle introduces us to ancient astronomers and major figures of the scientific revolution, including Johannes Kepler and his influential lunar science fiction. Our relationship to the Moon changed when Apollo astronauts landed on it in 1969, and it’s about to change again. As governments and billionaires aim to turn a profit from its resources, Rebecca Boyle shows us that the Moon belongs to everybody, and nobody at all.



Racing the Moon

Author : Alan Armstrong

Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 12,76 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Adventure stories

ISBN : 037585889X

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In 1947, eleven-year-old Alex and her impulsive, older brother Chuck befriend an army scientist who shares their interest in rockets and outer space travel.



The Moon

Author : David Whitehouse

Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Page : 307 pages

File Size : 16,61 MB

Release : 2016-04-07

Category : Science

ISBN : 1474601081

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In The Moon David Whitehouse explains how our nearest celestial neighbor was created (and what moonrocks tell us of its earth-shattering origins), and how its existence may have been a crucial factor in mankind being here at all. Whitehouse discusses how man has related to it, worshipped it and blamed it for his own 'lunacy' - though can it really affect our behavior? He tells how the first person to look at the moon through a telescope was not Galileo, as is commonly believed, but an Englishman who knew Shakespeare and had a part in the Gunpowder Plot. While some of the story of the modern moon race may be known, the first moon race to map its surface has not been charted before, and is one of the most dramatic and unexpected stories in science. The recent discovery of ice hidden in the moon's polar regions opens up new possibilities for space travel that mean it is essential that mankind returns there if we are ever to journey to the rest of the solar system.



Mooncakes Read-Along

Author : Loretta Seto

Publisher : Orca Book Publishers

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 11,59 MB

Release : 2016-09-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1459816005

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The lyrical story of a young girl who shares the special celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents. As they eat mooncakes, drink tea and watch the night sky together, Mama and Baba tell ancient tales of a magical tree that can never be cut down, the Jade Rabbit who came to live on the moon and one brave woman's journey to eternal life. With a gentle focus on the importance of family, Mooncakes is both a perfect book for parent and child to read together and an ideal choice for schools and libraries.



Saltpeter

Author : David Cressy

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 250 pages

File Size : 40,52 MB

Release : 2013

Category : History

ISBN : 019969575X

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The story of the science, the technology, the politics and the military applications of saltpeter - the vital but mysterious substance that governments from the Tudors to the Victorians regarded as an 'inestimable treasure'.



Blood Moon

Author : John Sedgwick

Publisher : Simon & Schuster

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 43,85 MB

Release : 2019-04-16

Category : History

ISBN : 1501128698

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An astonishing untold story from the nineteenth century—a “riveting…engrossing…‘American Epic’” (The Wall Street Journal) and necessary work of history that reads like Gone with the Wind for the Cherokee. “A vigorous, well-written book that distills a complex history to a clash between two men without oversimplifying” (Kirkus Reviews), Blood Moon is the story of the feud between two rival Cherokee chiefs from the early years of the United States through the infamous Trail of Tears and into the Civil War. Their enmity would lead to war, forced removal from their homeland, and the devastation of a once-proud nation. One of the men, known as The Ridge—short for He Who Walks on Mountaintops—is a fearsome warrior who speaks no English, but whose exploits on the battlefield are legendary. The other, John Ross, is descended from Scottish traders and looks like one: a pale, unimposing half-pint who wears modern clothes and speaks not a word of Cherokee. At first, the two men are friends and allies who negotiate with almost every American president from George Washington through Abraham Lincoln. But as the threat to their land and their people grows more dire, they break with each other on the subject of removal. In Blood Moon, John Sedgwick restores the Cherokee to their rightful place in American history in a dramatic saga that informs much of the country’s mythic past today. Fueled by meticulous research in contemporary diaries and journals, newspaper reports, and eyewitness accounts—and Sedgwick’s own extensive travels within Cherokee lands from the Southeast to Oklahoma—it is “a wild ride of a book—fascinating, chilling, and enlightening—that explains the removal of the Cherokee as one of the central dramas of our country” (Ian Frazier). Populated with heroes and scoundrels of all varieties, this is a richly evocative portrait of the Cherokee that is destined to become the defining book on this extraordinary people.



Riddley Walker

Author : Russell Hoban

Publisher : A&C Black

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 13,41 MB

Release : 2012-05-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1408832240

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‘Walker is my name and I am the same. Riddley Walker. Walking my riddels where ever theyve took me and walking them now on this paper the same. There aint that many sir prizes in life if you take noatis of every thing. Every time will have its happenings out and every place the same. Thats why I finely come to writing all this down. Thinking on what the idear of us myt be. Thinking on that thing whats in us lorn and loan and oansome.’ Composed in an English which has never been spoken and laced with a storytelling tradition that predates the written word, RIDDLEY WALKER is the world waiting for us at the bitter end of the nuclear road. It is desolate, dangerous and harrowing, and a modern masterpiece.



The Moon-Voyage

Author : Jules Verne

Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan

Page : 303 pages

File Size : 34,98 MB

Release : 2021-01-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Welcome to the exhilarating world of "The Moon-Voyage" by Jules Verne, a timeless adventure that catapults readers into the thrilling realm of space exploration and scientific discovery. Prepare to embark on an epic journey beyond the bounds of Earth as Verne's visionary tale follows a courageous crew of explorers on a daring mission to reach the moon. With meticulous detail and boundless imagination, Verne brings to life the wonders of space travel and the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos. Join the intrepid crew of the Columbiad as they navigate the challenges of space travel, from the treacherous launch from Earth to the exhilarating descent onto the lunar surface. Along the way, they encounter unexpected obstacles, encounter mysterious phenomena, and grapple with the profound mysteries of the universe. "The Moon-Voyage" is more than just a science fiction novel—it's a testament to the power of human ingenuity, curiosity, and the spirit of exploration. Verne's vivid descriptions and imaginative storytelling ignite the imagination and inspire readers to dream of what lies beyond the stars. The overall tone of the novel is one of wonder and excitement, as Verne captures the thrill of discovery and the boundless possibilities of space travel with infectious enthusiasm. Through his engaging narrative and richly drawn characters, he invites readers to join the adventure of a lifetime and experience the thrill of exploring the unknown. Since its publication, "The Moon-Voyage" has captivated readers with its bold vision of space exploration and its enduring optimism about humanity's potential to reach for the stars. Its timeless themes of courage, exploration, and the quest for knowledge continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, making it a beloved classic of science fiction. Whether you're a fan of space exploration, a lover of adventure stories, or simply a dreamer with your eyes set on the stars, "The Moon-Voyage" offers an unforgettable journey into the wonders of the cosmos. Prepare to be swept away by Jules Verne's timeless tale of courage, curiosity, and the enduring quest for discovery. Experience the wonder of "The Moon-Voyage" today. Order your copy now and embark on an unforgettable adventure that will transport you to the farthest reaches of the universe and ignite your imagination with the possibilities of space exploration.