Mack Reynolds Knihy

For some forty years critics of the U.S.S.R. have been desiring, predicting, not to mention praying for, its collapse, says Mack Reynolds in this story's preface. For twenty of these years the author of this story has vaguely wondered what would replace the collapsed Soviet system. A return to Czarism? Oh, come now Capitalism as we know it today in the advanced Western countries? Oh, if he'd only seen , we find ourselves thinking. Still, Reynolds has seen something, and he has a lot to say about it. See for yourself

THE GALACTIC MEDAL OF HONOR was the most important, the most coveted award of all time. It was given only to a handful of the bravest and most self-sacraficing of those defending earth from the mysterious alien invaders that had appeared fifty years before. It was almost always given posthumously. The Bearer of this medal became the idol of all mankind, would never want for any necessity or luxury -- would never want for anything. Everyone on Earth sought that medal....One man was going to cheat to win it -- and live to regret it. (Above text appears on the back cover)

El Hassan, aspiring ruler of North Africa, finds himself fleeing with only six followers, including a young woman. His ambitions are challenged by the formidable coalition of global powers, including the Reunited Nations and major regional entities like the United States of the Americas and the Soviet Complex. The narrative explores themes of power, ambition, and the struggle against overwhelming odds as El Hassan navigates a world united against his tyrannical dreams.

Rex Bader has finally solved the mystery of who is trying to kill the Director of the first L-5 space colony. The Mafia? The KGB? Anti-Space fanatics? all three. The question now is can Rex continue to protect the Director against his many enemies. If he can't the history of man in space may be short indeed.

It is the far future. Earth is a beautifully planned, efficiently run and happily united. But still it is a world with problems- people have become so lazy, so self-satisfied, that human progress has all but ceased. Addicts of the newly-developed "programmed dreams" are increasing at an enormous rate. Only a few individuals realize that the human race is destroying itself. This book is about what those few people do.

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Set in an opulent resort unlike any other, this book explores the lavish lifestyle and extravagant experiences that define Satellite City. It delves into the lives of its wealthy inhabitants, showcasing the interplay of luxury and excess. Through vivid descriptions, it captures the allure of this unprecedented destination, while also hinting at the underlying tensions and complexities that come with such grandeur. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the nature of wealth and its impact on human relationships in a stunningly unique environment.