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In the future: A united Earth, to deal with the problem of population control, divides its population into classes of citizen and non-gratis. To be born a non-gratis means a life of little freedoms and the constant possibility of being assigned to work on a colony. Lacking citizenship, every aspect of their life is controlled from where they live down to marriage and childbearing regulations. The only possible escape from life as a non-gratis is to qualify for one of the limited slots available for entrance into the military.

A captivating collection of eight classic science fiction short stories by Frank Herbert and Isaac Asimov, featuring visionary ideas, futuristic worlds, and imaginative storytelling from two of the genre’s most celebrated authors.

Ein Sonnensystem im intergalaktischen Leerraum, das es so nicht geben dürfte, und eine fremde Hinterlassenschaft, die ganze Galaxien verwüsten kann. Eine aus unterschiedlichen Spezies zusammengesetzte Expedition soll dieses Geheimnis ergründen, doch nicht jeder Teilnehmer spielt mit offenen Karten. Jason Wu, ein Angehöriger der Sentient Alliance, und Leya Mamoa, eine ehemalige Raumsoldatin, werden in diese Ereignisse verstrickt und zu Schlüsselfiguren im Kampf um die Milchstraße. Sie könnten das Schicksal der Galaxis entscheiden - wenn sie eine gefährliche Reise ins Unbekannte wagen.

In 2014, the ESA spacecraft Rosetta lands a small probe named Philae on 67P, a Jupiter-family comet. The lander goes radio-silent two years later. Suddenly, in 2026, scientists receive new transmissions from the comet. Motivated by findings that are initially sensational but soon turn frightening, NASA dispatches a crewed spacecraft to the comet. But as the ship approaches the mysterious celestial body, the connection to the astronauts soon breaks. Now it seems nothing can be done anymore to stop the looming dark danger that threatens Earth....

Where life as we know it is impossible, the real adventure begins. Venus is a hostile planet, covered by active volcanoes, but NASA launches an expedition to search for life there anyway. Their specially developed airship cruises in the clouds of Venus to serve as a research platform for its four astronauts. When they discover dangerous activities on the glowing-hot surface, there can only be one explanation: A highly sophisticated life form must be at work.

When decorated military pilot Shawna Bright is convicted of a heinous crime and incarcerated, she is determined to prove her innocence. However, flying the getaway ship during a prison break wrecks that hope. Forced to land on the terrifying Xeno-ridden planet, PK-L7, Shawna must survive both ravenous alien-zombies and a crew of dangerous criminals. When they discover Xenos with cybernetic implants, Shawna uncovers a deadly plan to wreak havoc across the universe. She must do everything in her power to stop it—even if she goes down in history as one of the bad guys.

Le second tome de la série qui marque le renouveau de la science-fiction, dans un thriller aux confins de l'espace... Nous avons toujours voulu explorer de nouveaux mondes. C'était peut-être une mauvaise idée. L'équipage de l'Orca-7131 a été sauvé et le trou noir qui menaçait l'humanité a été refermé. Sarah, Slow, Yuri et Tom ont enfin regagné le système solaire. Direction : la Terre. Mais un message du président de l'EPON provoque une nouvelle crise.

The Aliens by Murray Leinster is a gripping, high-stakes first-contact science fiction adventure from the golden age of the genre. Set during humanity’s expansion across the stars, the story follows the crew of the starship Niccola as they confront the mysterious and technologically advanced Plumies—an alien species whose intentions are entirely unknown. When an unexpected encounter leads to a violent misunderstanding and the two ships become physically fused together in deep space, humans and Plumies are forced into an uneasy alliance for survival.

Taj was looking forward to his two-year sabbatical from the Sol System Enforcers. At the young age of 62, he was hoping for another 50 years as an Enforcer, but right now, he needed time off. Taj, and his partner Taddy, were planning travel to Festival City in the Asteroid Belt. But, evil never rests. As Taj prepared for a peaceful retreat, his enemies had a different plan. Someone very powerful wanted Taj dead and wasn't afraid to target his family to prove their point. All Taj knew was that he must present himself in Armstrong City of Luna in a single day, or Taddy would die on the Carousel.

Youth by Isaac Asimov is a clever and heartwarming science fiction short story that captures the boundless imagination of childhood against the backdrop of an alien encounter.

Embark on a thrilling journey beyond the stars in Subspace Survivors by E. E. Smith, a gripping tale of courage, survival, and the unknown. When a routine voyage through hyperspace turns catastrophic, the crew and passengers of the starship Procyon are thrust into an uncharted and perilous reality.

When two space travelers encounter a planet of proud warriors with a bizarre concept of honor, diplomacy takes an unexpected turn. Sheckley's signature wit and social commentary shine in this clever exploration of alien values and human folly.

Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury is a poignant, thought-provoking science fiction novella that explores the fragile boundary between human intuition and machine precision in the age of space exploration. Set in a future where humanity has colonized Mars and pushes onward toward Jupiter, the story centers on Nibley—an aging, underestimated navigator whose instinctive grasp of cosmic movement defies the cold logic of computers.

“Keep Your Shape” by Robert Sheckley is a thought-provoking science fiction short story from the early 1950s that blends satire, social commentary, and classic sci-fi themes. The tale follows Pid, a shape-shifting alien from the Grom species, on a mission to Earth using advanced Displacer technology. As the Grom crew confronts both the alien terrain and their own internal conflicts, the story dives into questions of conformity, identity, and rebellion against rigid societal roles.