John Wood Campbell Pořadí knih

Christianity is more than just a religion. It is a social organism that affects the lives of every person on earth in significant ways, even if they are not Christians themselves. In the United States its influence is pervasive with often profound influence on public policies, but it is largely unchallenged as a belief system, relegated to that quarantined area outside the zone of polite conversation. Despite much academic ink being allotted to the weaknesses of Christianity as a valid belief system, the general public remains unaware of these flaws. In Cross Examined, John Campbell applies his almost thirty years of experience as a trial lawyer to dissecting Christianity and the case of apologists for the Christian God. He addresses the best arguments for Christianity, those against it, and the reasons people should care about these questions. His purpose is to fill a void in books on atheism and Christianity by systematically taking Christian claims to task and making a full-throated argument for atheism from the perspective of a trial lawyer making a case.

Alien invaders escape their doomed home-planet of Mira and bring their starship fleet to conquer Earth. Nothing stands in the way of the Miran invaders, except Buck Kendall, who has discovered the ultimate weapon that is Earth's last hope.

In a gripping intergalactic adventure, a renowned scientific trio embarks on a quest to find defenses against a relentless alien threat. As they traverse various worlds, they uncover powerful secrets to combat the fierce Thessian enemy. The conflict escalates into monumental space battles, with the Earth team unleashing devastating energy weapons. However, the relentless advance of the invincible aliens raises the stakes, suggesting that the very fabric of the universe could be at risk of annihilation in a climactic showdown.

Krátký román Ledové peklo (Frozen Hell) byl v roce 2018 objeven mezi písemnostmi Johna W. Campbella Jr., uloženými v knihovně Harvardské univerzity. Jde o dřívější, delší a za autorova života nevydanou verzi jeho slavné povídky „Kdo je tam?“, v níž vědci z antarktické výzkumné stanice objeví pod nedotčeným ledovým příkrovem obludnou mimozemskou bytost. V důsledku několika neuvážených kroků dopustí, aby se zdánlivě mrtvý a neškodný vetřelec probudil k životu. Následuje napínavé a tísnivé dobrodružství, boj lidí s tvorem ovládajícím stěží představitelné umění transformace. Příběh patří do zlatého fondu science fiction a je obecně známý především díky filmovému zpracování Johna Carpentera pod názvem Věc. Ledové peklo publikovanou povídku rozšiřuje o tři kapitoly, příběhu dodává plastičtější pozadí a kontext a je verzí, v níž chtěl Campbell svůj příběh původně předložit čtenářům. Z tohoto hlediska jde o pozoruhodný literární artefakt, který by neměl uniknout pozornosti žádného fanouška klasické science fiction.

Das Ding aus einer anderen Welt - der SF-Horror-Klassiker, neu übersetzt. Ein amerikanisches Forschungsteam wird in der Antarktis von einer außerirdischen Lebensform bedroht, die in der Lage ist, ihre Gestalt beliebig zu verändern ... The Thing - Das Ding aus einer anderen Welt wurde bereits mehrmals verfilmt. SF and Fantasy Writers of America: »Eine der besten Science-Fiction-Novellen aller Zeiten.« Parasite Deep - Parasiten der Tiefsee - ein abgedrehter maritimer Albtraum. Onkel Pete, Fischer aus Berufung und ziemlich schräg, steuert Ben und seine Jungs an eine geheime Stelle mitten im Meer, damit sie einmal so einen richtig fetten Brocken aus dem Meer holen. Dort entpuppt nicht nur er sich als mörderischer Psycho, sondern der gesamte Ozean dreht plötzlich durch. Das Wasser brodelt vor monströsen Kreaturen aus der Tiefe, ihre Körper sind verkrustet mit seltsamen Seepocken, aus denen gierige Tentakel nach allem greifen, was einen Puls hat ... Bentley Little: »Unerbittlich, extrem, hart, talentiert. Shane McKenzie steht an der Spitze der jungen Horrorautoren.« Dies ist ein Festa Double - zwei Romane in einem Band, mit Wendecover. Als eBook werden sie einzeln veröffentlicht.

Set in the twenty-second century, this collection features a trio of brilliant scientists—Arcot, Morey, and Wade—who confront interplanetary wars and alien threats. The stories, including "The Black Star Passes," "Islands in Space," and "Invaders from the Infinite," are celebrated for their hard science fiction approach, grounded in the scientific understanding of their time. Known for their fast-paced action and adventure, these tales showcase the dynamic teamwork of the protagonists as they tackle formidable challenges in a richly imagined universe.

Set a million light-years from Earth, the story unfolds aboard a solitary experimental spaceship surrounded by an array of mysterious starships. This fleet is propelled into the uncharted depths of space, driven by a groundbreaking concept in space mechanics. The narrative explores themes of exploration, innovation, and the unknown, as characters navigate the challenges and wonders of a vast, uncharted universe.

Set in 2129, the story follows scientists Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they aid a doglike alien race in defending their solar system from a looming threat. Their adventure spans across various solar systems, showcasing their unique ability to construct battle spacecraft from pure matter using the power of their minds. This blend of science fiction and imaginative technology explores themes of collaboration and ingenuity in the face of danger.

The trio of scientist-explorers, Arcot, Wade and Morey, voyage to the outer reaches of the universe. Their trip culminates in a space battle of epic proportions!

Tells how Bosch became rich selling his paintings, used grotesque symbols to tell Bible stories, turned the multipaneled forms of his painting into popular entertainment, and became the forerunner of the 20th-century Surrealists.