Isbn: 9780345435293 - dragon's egg: a novel (27 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms-the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Fair. In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms-the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind-and this is one of them."-Arthur C. ClarkeIn a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms-the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers.Praise for Dragon's Egg"Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission of Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else?) forward."-Isaac Asimov"Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."-Larry Niven"This is one for the real science-fiction fan."-Frank Herbert"Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them?"-Freeman J. Dyson"Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."-The Washington Post On a neutron star, the cheela, a form of intelligent life whose hour equals more than one hundred human years, struggle to progress from the beginnings of agriculture to the discovery of science. Reprint. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Dragon's Egg (Del Rey Impact) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - "In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mindand this is one of them."Arthur C. Clarke In a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeformsthe cheelaliving on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers. Praise for Dragon's Egg "Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission of Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else ) forward."Isaac Asimov "Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."Larry Niven "This is one for the real science-fiction fan."Frank Herbert "Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them "Freeman J. Dyson "Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."The Washington Post.…

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Condizione: New. Robert L. Forward was a consulting scientist, future technologist, lecturer, and science fact and fiction writer. He was the author of Dragon&rsquos Egg and its sequel, Starquake, as well as ten other science fiction novels, three work.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind-and this is one of them."-Arthur C. ClarkeIn a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms-the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers.Praise for Dragon's Egg"Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission of Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else?) forward."-Isaac Asimov"Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."-Larry Niven"This is one for the real science-fiction fan."-Frank Herbert"Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them?"-Freeman J. Dyson"Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."-The Washington Post On a neutron star, the cheela, a form of intelligent life whose hour equals more than one hundred human years, struggle to progress from the beginnings of agriculture to the discovery of science. Reprint. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind-and this is one of them."-Arthur C. ClarkeIn a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms-the cheela-living on Dragon's Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the discovery of science, and for a brief time, men are their diligent teachers.Praise for Dragon's Egg"Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission of Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else?) forward."-Isaac Asimov"Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."-Larry Niven"This is one for the real science-fiction fan."-Frank Herbert"Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them?"-Freeman J. Dyson"Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."-The Washington Post On a neutron star, the cheela, a form of intelligent life whose hour equals more than one hundred human years, struggle to progress from the beginnings of agriculture to the discovery of science. Reprint. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…