2010, ISBN: 9781932807042

Fifth Planet by Fred & Geoffrey HoyleA Fawcett Gold Medal Book - Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, CT - copyright 1963#T2243Paperback4 1/4 x 7 inches, 192 pagesFifth Planet is a … More...

Fifth Planet by Fred & Geoffrey HoyleA Fawcett Gold Medal Book - Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, CT - copyright 1963#T2243Paperback4 1/4 x 7 inches, 192 pagesFifth Planet is a science fiction novel written by astrophysicist Sir Fred Hoyle and his son Geoffrey Hoyle.Another star is due to pass close to the sun, close enough for conventional spacecraft to reach it. The first planets observed are four gas giants, but then an inner 'Fifth Planet' is found. Signs of chlorophyll are detected, suggesting that it supports life. Rival Soviet and US expeditions are launched to visit it. (The world balance as it existed in 1963 is assumed to be still in place.)One important aspect of the plot is that the Soviet expedition includes the first woman in space. This fictional milestone was eclipsed by reality soon after publication, when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on Vostok 6 in June 1963.-------------------------------SynopsisA planetary system, consisting of a star and five planets, is travelling through our galaxy and will pass close to Earth. The four largest planets are gaseous, but the fifth, named Achilles, appears capable of supporting life. Two rival expeditions - one Anglo-American and one Russian - set out to land on Achilles and explore its mysteries. But almost from the moment of their arrival things begin to go terribly wrong ... and when they return to Earth, something not human will be coming back with them. One of the most exciting novels by world-renowned scientist Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) and Geoffrey Hoyle, "Fifth Planet" (1963) is a thrilling science fiction tale that ranks alongside Hoyle's masterpiece "The Black Cloud." 'An exciting book for all science fiction enthusiasts ... will leave the reader wondering about our future life on earth.' - "Evening Journal" 'Fred Hoyle, a celebrated astronomer, is a man of vast imagination ... the story is sharp, clear and full of suspense.' - "Washington (D.C.) Evening Star" 'A mature performance ... the best so far from the Hoyle stable.' - "Sunday Times"------------------------Sir Fred Hoyle FRS (24 June 1915 20 August 2001) was an English astronomer noted primarily for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis, but also for his often controversial stances on other scientific mattersin particular his rejection of the "Big Bang" theory, a term coined by him on BBC radio, and his promotion of panspermia as the origin of life on Earth. While Hoyle is well-regarded for his works on nucleosynthesis and science popularisation, his career is also noted for the controversial positions he held on a wide range of scientific issues, often in direct opposition to the prevailing theories supported by the majority of the scientific community. He spent most of his working life at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge and served as its director for six years. He was a writer of science fiction, and co-authored twelve books with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle.-----------------------------Geoffrey Hoyle (born 1942) is an English science fiction writer, best known for the works which he co-wrote with his father, the astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle. About half of Fred Hoyle's science fiction works were co-written with his son.He was educated at Bryanston School in Dorset, and then entered Cambridge where he read Economics. After 1964, Hoyle worked in London in the field of modern communications and the film/television industry. Unlike his father, he is not a scientist, and contributed to the more "human" side of their novels however, he did work as a "scientific advisor" to some series such as Timeslip.In 2010, his book 2010: Living in the Future was popularised by a blog which compared Hoyle's 38-year-old predictions with the reality of modern life. This led to a Facebook campaign to track down Hoyle and talk to him about his visions., Fawcett Publications, Inc., 1963, 0, New York: Berkley Books, 1997-04-08. Trade Paperback. Good. 320 pages; edge wear, some slight moisture wrinkling; From the author of Bitterroot Landing--hailed by the Richmond State as "a splendid contribution to Southern literature"--comes a stunning story woven around the themes of innocence and miracles in everyday life. When the granddaughter of the founder of an isolated religious community in South Carolina is discovered to be pregnant, no amount of punishment will make her recant her statement that a holy child grows inside her., Berkley Books, 1997-04-08, 2.5, [x]+155 pages. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 3/4") bound in original publisher's quarter black cloth with gilt lettering to spine over red boards. First American edition. Widely known for her novels, How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies, Latina author Alvarez claims her authority as a poet with this collection. Tracing a lyrical journey through the landscape of immigrant life, these direct, reflective and often sensuous poems are grouped into five sections which, like the points of a star, indicate a circle. Alvarez begins with ``Bilingual Sestina,'' a meditation on leaving her native Dominican Republic for an alien land and strange language. She ends with the title poem ``The Other Side/El Otro Lado,'' a long, multipart narrative recounting her return to her homeland as a woman transformed--translated--by the years she has lived in America from native to guest. The speaker may claim ``There is nothing left to cry for,/ nothing left but the story/ of our family's grand adventure/ from one language to another,'' but this poetry resonates precisely because that story embodies larger questions about self-identity. A meticulous examination of self-evolution, Alvarez's assured collection reveals that change can take us across borders so slowly that only on reaching the other side can we see the distances we've come. Condition: Publisher's post card laid in. A fine copy in like jacket., Dutton, 1995, 5, Trust for Public Land. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Trust for Public Land, 2.5<

2005, ISBN: 9781932807042

New York: Berkley, 2005 Book. As New. Pbk. 1st Pbk Edition. Andrew Terwillger may be London's most notorious rogue, but even he is shocked to find beautiful Olivia Banning snooping ab… More...

New York: Berkley, 2005 Book. As New. Pbk. 1st Pbk Edition. Andrew Terwillger may be London's most notorious rogue, but even he is shocked to find beautiful Olivia Banning snooping about his bedroom--claiming to be looking for a ghost, no less! Captivated by her audacity, he lets caution give way to temptation.The moment their lips touch, they are discovered by a group of the ton's most respected matrons. Pressured to salvage her reputation through a proper wedding, Olivia and Andrew are brought unwillingly to the altar, each believing the worst of each other. Andrew, however, finds it more and more difficult to ignore his charming wife, and Olivia longs for the affection of the husband she has come to love. But just as their forced marriage is becoming a true romance, a mysterious presence begins causing mischief in their home...., Berkley, 2005, 5, San Francisco, Calif: The Trust for Public Land, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. People long for a sense of community in today's fast-paced world, for conne ctions to one another and to natural places of peace and beauty. Quietly, a nd for more than twenty years, a growing network of community trails, river front parks, forests, farms, gardens, and other green spaces has begun to s atisfy this hunger, offering welcome refuges in neighborhoods, rural towns, and cities across the country. Benefits of these special projects begin to accrue even in the early planni ng stages when likely--and unlikely--partners come together around a common purpose. Along the way citizens discover untapped leadership abilities in themselves and cultivate enduring friendships with others. Written from a practitioner's perspective, Groundswell features a community forest in the Northwest; a river restoration in New York City's Bronx; collaboration with ranchers along the Rocky Mountain Front; community supported agriculture in the Midwest; rural economic development in the South and the author's own experience in growing Portland Trails, a vibrant urban land trust in the Northeast. As the stories show, this is complex, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work--difficult at times, yet intensely satisfying. This book will inspire you, especially if you have the passion and energy to make a difference in your community., The Trust for Public Land, 2005, 3<

2020, ISBN: 9781932807042

Balboa Press. Used - Like New. 2020. Paperback. Fine., Balboa Press, 5, San Francisco, Calif: The Trust for Public Land, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is … More...

Balboa Press. Used - Like New. 2020. Paperback. Fine., Balboa Press, 5, San Francisco, Calif: The Trust for Public Land, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. People long for a sense of community in today's fast-paced world, for conne ctions to one another and to natural places of peace and beauty. Quietly, a nd for more than twenty years, a growing network of community trails, river front parks, forests, farms, gardens, and other green spaces has begun to s atisfy this hunger, offering welcome refuges in neighborhoods, rural towns, and cities across the country. Benefits of these special projects begin to accrue even in the early planni ng stages when likely--and unlikely--partners come together around a common purpose. Along the way citizens discover untapped leadership abilities in themselves and cultivate enduring friendships with others. Written from a practitioner's perspective, Groundswell features a community forest in the Northwest; a river restoration in New York City's Bronx; collaboration with ranchers along the Rocky Mountain Front; community supported agriculture in the Midwest; rural economic development in the South and the author's own experience in growing Portland Trails, a vibrant urban land trust in the Northeast. As the stories show, this is complex, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work--difficult at times, yet intensely satisfying. This book will inspire you, especially if you have the passion and energy to make a difference in your community., The Trust for Public Land, 2005, 3<

2005, ISBN: 9781932807042

San Francisco, Calif: The Trust for Public Land, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highli… More...

San Francisco, Calif: The Trust for Public Land, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. People long for a sense of community in today's fast-paced world, for conne ctions to one another and to natural places of peace and beauty. Quietly, a nd for more than twenty years, a growing network of community trails, river front parks, forests, farms, gardens, and other green spaces has begun to s atisfy this hunger, offering welcome refuges in neighborhoods, rural towns, and cities across the country. Benefits of these special projects begin to accrue even in the early planni ng stages when likely--and unlikely--partners come together around a common purpose. Along the way citizens discover untapped leadership abilities in themselves and cultivate enduring friendships with others. Written from a practitioner's perspective, Groundswell features a community forest in the Northwest; a river restoration in New York City's Bronx; collaboration with ranchers along the Rocky Mountain Front; community supported agriculture in the Midwest; rural economic development in the South and the author's own experience in growing Portland Trails, a vibrant urban land trust in the Northeast. As the stories show, this is complex, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work--difficult at times, yet intensely satisfying. This book will inspire you, especially if you have the passion and energy to make a difference in your community., The Trust for Public Land, 2005, 3<

ISBN: 9781932807042

Trust for Public Land. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible… More...

Trust for Public Land. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Trust for Public Land, 2.5<