Silverberg, Robert

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Men and machines

Home of the red man

Four men who changed the Universe

Traces the progression of man's knowledge of the stars and solar system and examines in detail the work of four men who changed man's view of the universe: Copernicus, Tycho, Kepler, and Galileo.

Worlds of maybe

This way to the end times

classic tales of the apocalypse
THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse, gathers 21 compelling, gripping stories of the not-too-distant demise of the earth as we know it. And what a collection. From little-known, brilliant tales by sci-fi legends Jules Vernes and Olaf Stapledon, to intense short works by sci-fi masters Ursula K. Le Guin, Connie Willis, Jack Vance, and Brian W. Aldiss, to haunting works by contemporary authors Dale Bailey, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, Karen Haber and Megan Arkenberg, THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES paves the road to the fantastical future, alternating humor with grit, and hope with ghastly post apocalyptic visions. Guest editor Robert Silverberg?beloved sci-fi master?hand-picked each story, and offers an introduction to each, as well as an introduction to the anthology as a whole. A unique collection for longtime and new fans of speculative fiction, THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES roars into the future wide-eyed and full speed ahead.

The labors of Hercules

Retells the story of Hercules who performed twelve great deeds and earned immortality with the Greek Gods on Mount Olympus.

Forgotten by time

Challenge for a throne

Wonders of ancient Chinese science

Describes many of the inventions that originated in ancient China and are still important today--gunpowder, kites, magnetic compasses, paper, and many others.

To the western shore

Traces the history of the United States' westward expansion from the post-Revolutionary period to 1853 when the present boundaries of the country were taking shape.

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