Pamela Sargent Knihy

In a civilization where everyone is immortal, the development of genetically altered, emotionless children promotes a conflict between those who accept change and those who seek beyond to transcendence

With their sun about to go nova, the people of Epictetus III face annihilation. Although the USS Enterprise-D has come to lead the rescue operation, there is no way to evacuate a population of over twenty million, leaving Captain Picard to make an agonizing decision. Should he try to salvage the planet's children, its greatest leaders and thinkers, or its irreplaceable archaeological treasures? No matter what he decides, millions must be sacrificed – unless another solution can be found.With time running out, Data proposes a revolutionary scientific experiment that could save all of Epictetus III, or doom both the planet and the Enterprise as well.

The Hawking left Earth during the 21st century on a one-way mission to colonize a distant world. Due to the relativistic effects of pre-warp travel, its crew has aged only thirty years while two centuries passed outside the ship. When the starship Enterprise comes to the rescue of the malfunctioning Hawking, the colonists find themselves thrust into a universe and an era that has left them behind.Captain Kirk intends to help the colonists adjust as best he can, but the task is not a simple one. The newcomers are survivors of a more violent, more paranoid time – and they have brought old suspicions, and an ancient weapon of mass destruction, into a world of unexpected challenges and dangers.

Centuries of terraforming have not yet made Venus habitable, but the planet has become a haven for malcontents and trouble is brewing between Earth and her bright sister planet. Reprint.

The story explores the whimsical relationship between Gena and Don, a young couple who embrace their playful side by creating an imaginative world where they pretend to be cats. Their unique bond is characterized by lightheartedness and creativity as they navigate their lives in the fantastical realm of "Cat"-alonia, showcasing the joy and innocence of love through their charming antics.

Set in the early 1990s, this travel memoir chronicles the author's unexpected journey to Spain for a book tour, prompted by her Spanish publisher. Facing a pivotal moment in her career, she seizes the opportunity to escape her troubles and immerse herself in the vibrant culture of Barcelona. Through her experiences, Sargent provides a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of being an author in a foreign land.

Der junge Temudschin kommt unter einem bedeutungsvollen Omen zur Welt – ihm soll Großes bevorstehen. Zwei Jahrzehnte später hat er nur ein Ziel vor Augen: das vereinigte Volk der Mongolen zu regieren! Noch kann sich niemand vorstellen, welch unglaubliche Taten er als der sagenumwobene Weltenherrscher ›Dschingis Khan‹ einst vollbringen wird …

Ein Nuklearkrieg hat die Erde verwüstet. Die Frauen unter den Überlebenden machen sich daran, die menschliche Zivilisation wieder aufzubauen, und wachen eifersüchtig darüber, dass nie wieder Männer an die Macht gelangen oder in Wissenschaft und Technik tätig werden können, weil sie für die schreckliche Katastrophe verantwortlich sind. Während die Frauen sich in ihren befestigten Städten verschanzt haben, durchstreifen die Männer als Nomaden und Jäger die Wildnis und fristen ein wildes, aber erbärmliches Leben.