Most Popular Books by Robert A Heinlein

New Edition of the Hugo and Nebula nominated novel by one of the greatest science fiction authors of all time. "A charming protagonist in a story as sleekly engineered as a starship. This one should fly."--Publishers Weekly Friday is a secret courier and ardent lover. Employed by a man she only knows of as "Boss", she is given the most awkward and dangerous cases, which take her from New Zealand to Canada, and through the new States of America''s disunion, all the way out into the stars and the new colony of Botany Bay. Thrust into one calamity after another, she uses her enhanced wits and very many skills to evade, seduce or even kill her way out of any sticky situation she finds herself in. For she is both superior and inferior to the average human. As an AP--artificial person--the best humanity has to offer has been written into Friday''s DNA. Yet she is often treated like a second-class citizen--if she were ever able to claim citizenship. Her mother was the test tube and her father the knife, as the saying goes, so she has less rights than the biologically-born human, and no soul, according to the church. But in Friday Heinlein has created one of the most enlightened, warm, engaging, and humane characters in the science fiction field, gifting us a novel of female empowerment that was well ahead of its time. "One of Heinlein''s best, which is to say one of the best in all of Science Fiction--terrific story with a superbly realized heroine and world."--Poul Anderson

"The Pursuit of the Pankera is mostly in his middle style and occasionally hearkens back to his earliest pulp action writings. Together, the two novels offer fascinating insight into an inflection point in the evolution of one of science fiction''s greatest writers."--Booklist The Pursuit of the Pankera is one of the most audacious experiments ever done in science fiction by the legendary author of the classic bestseller Starship Troopers. Robert A. Heinlein wrote The Number of the Beast, which was published in 1980. In the book Zeb, Deety, Hilda and Jake are ambushed by the alien "Black Hats" and barely escape with their lives on a specially configured vehicle (the Gay Deceiver) which can travel along various planes of existence, allowing them to visit parallel universes. However, unknown to most fans, Heinlein had already written a "parallel" novel about the four characters and parallel universes in 1977. He effectively wrote two parallel novels about parallel universes. The novels share the same start, but as soon as the Gay Deceiver is used to transport them to a parallel universe, each book transports them to a totally different parallel world. From that point on the plot lines diverge completely. While The Number of the Beast morphs into something very different, more representative of later Heinlein works, The Pursuit of the Pankera remains on target with a much more traditional Heinleinesque storyline and ending, reminiscent of his earlier works. The Pursuit of the Pankera was never published and there have been many competing theories as to why (including significant copyright issues in 1977). Over time the manuscript was largely forgotten but survived in fragments. A recent re-examination of these fragments, however, made it clear that put together in the right order they constituted the complete novel. And here it finally is: Robert A. Heinlein''s audacious experiment. A fitting farewell from one of the most inventive science fiction writers to have ever lived: a parallel novel about parallel universes as well as a great adventure pitting the forces of good versus evil only the way Heinlein could do.

Introducing two perennially top-selling Heinlein books collected in oneomni-trade volume!

This is volume 1 of 2 "The single most important and valuable Heinlein book ever published."--Spider Robinson Robert A. Heinlein has been hailed as one of the most forward-thinking science fiction writers of all time, and Expanded Universe (presented in two volumes) offers the perfect collection of his works to provide readers with true insights into his uniquely creative mind. Heinlein personally selected each story or essay for inclusion in this collection, which is ordered chronologically, starting with his first sale in 1939 of "Life-Line" to Astounding (for seventy dollars).This remarkable collection highlights the development of Heinlein''s writing style and his philosophy on life throughout his career. More importantly, this collection is as close to an autobiography as anything Heinlein wrote during his life. Heinlein was an extremely private person who never wrote much about himself. In this exclusive collection, he offers forewords to most of his stories and essays (and an occasional afterword), giving readers a rare glimpse into the inner mind of the master. Expanded Universe is a must-have for any Heinlein enthusiast and any fan of science fiction. For the Millions of Heinlein Fans-a Guided Tour Through the Thoughts and Insights of "One of the Most Influential Writers in American Literature"--The New York Times Book Review "This is the book I''ve always wanted from Heinlein." --John Bruni, GoodReads

High school students enter a time gate to an unknown planet for a survival test, but something goes wrong and they have to learn to survive by their own resourcefulness.

"Zeb, Deety, Hilda and Jake are ambushed by the alien "Black Hats" and barely escape with their lives on a specially configured vehicle (the Gay Deceiver) which can travel along various planes of existence, allowing them to visit parallel universes. However, unknown to most fans, Heinlein had already written a "parallel" novel about the four characters and parallel universes in 1977 - "The pursuit of the Pankera". He effectively wrote two parallel novels about parallel universes. The novels share the same start, but as soon as the Gay Deceiver is used to transport them to a parallel universe, each book transports them to a totally different parallel world. From that point on the plot lines diverge completely. "--

''The Rolling Stones'' continues the rollicking adventures of the Stone family on a tour of the solar system.

Before the Tea Party, the Coffee Party, the "Occupy" movement, Ross Perot or even the Libertarian Party, there was Robert Heinlein, a prophetic mastermind, calling to the people to organize in a grassroots movement to take back their government and to fin

Sie kommen! Über Iowa wird ein unbekanntes Flugobjekt gesichtet. In der Bevölkerung bricht Panik aus. Kurz darauf die Entwarnung: Das Ganze war nur eine Zeitungsente. Doch dann verschwinden zwei Agenten des Secret Service, die mit der Angelegenheit befasst waren, bevor sie die schreckliche Wahrheit ans Licht bringen können: Es gibt tatsächlich eine Alien-Invasion, und die Besucher aus dem Weltall können die Gefühle und Gedanken der Menschen manipulieren. Schon bald haben die Aliens alles und jeden unter Kontrolle ...

Editora responsável por publicar grandes clássicos da ficção científica, a Aleph traz de volta ao Brasil Um Estranho Numa Terra Estranha, romance escrito em 1961 pelo premiado autor, Robert Heinlein. Em uma edição inédita, o livro chega ao leitor com nova tradução e prefácio escrito por Neil Gaiman – autor de Sandman e Deuses Americanos – explicando a importância da publicação e a influência em seu trabalho. Vencedor do prêmio Hugo de 1962, Um Estranho Numa Terra Estranha traz a história de Valentine Michael Smith, um humano criado em Marte. Ao ser trazido à Terra, ele entra em contato pela primeira vez com seus iguais e se esforça para entender os costumes, a moral e as regras sociais que definem os estranhos terráqueos. Em meio a diversas barreiras, o homem de Marte se esforça para grokar (termo em marciano, criado pelo autor, com diversos significados, como: beber, sentir, aprender e fazer parte) esse mundo tão alienígena a ele, enquanto procura explicar à humanidade seus próprios conceitos fundamentais, bem como suas concepções de amor e respeito. No romance, o leitor irá se deparar com os mais diversos tópicos de discussão: desde o amor livre, passando por críticas ao consumismo e até às instituições cristãs. A obra é vista como uma afronta ao moralismo e à cultura da época e, graças à sua mensagem de liberdade, tornou-se um manifesto do movimento hippie da década de 1970. É quase inevitável não fazer uma comparação com Tropas Estelares, também escrito por Heinlein. Enquanto Tropas, lançado em 1959, apresenta um viés mais militarista e conservador, Um Estranho Numa Terra Estranha, lançado dois anos depois, chegou ao público repleto de críticas sociais, hedonismo, e uma clara insatisfação com a cultura de sua época. Essas duas obras totalmente distintas, lançadas em um curto período de tempo, demonstram a versatilidade e a genialidade de Heinlein, que, ao lado de Arthur C. Clarke e Isaac Asimov, é considerado um dos maiores autores da ficção científica.

Science fiction-noveller.

D.D. Harriman is a billionaire with a dream: the dream of Space for All Mankind. The method? Anything that works. Maybe, in fact, Harriman goes too far. But he will give us the stars.... Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

With Earth embroiled in a vast interplanetary war with the Bugs, a young recruit in the Federal Reserves relates his experiences training in boot camp and as a junior officer in the Terran Mobile Infantry.

With Earth embroiled in a vast interplanetary war with the "Bugs," a young recruit in the Federal Reserves relates his experiences training in boot camp and as a junior officer in the Terran Mobile Infantry.