Isaac Asimov concludes that we are not alone! Using the most up-to-date astronomical research as the backdrop for speculation, Asimov confronts the possibilities of other-worldly life head-on in Extraterrestrial Civilizations . In what will surely become one of the most provocative books ever written on the possibilities of life elsewhere in the universe, the incomparable Isaac Asimov provides chilling, hopeful, and exciting new insights. Here is astounding speculation about where the next giant step for mankind will take us. . . . Praise for Extraterrestrial Civilizations "[Isaac] Asimov holds our attention as he builds a meticulous case. We are not alone. It's just a matter of time until we know for sure." -- Miami Herald "Intriguing" -- Publishers Weekly

Chronicles the intellectual and technical discoveries that constitute the developments of refracting, reflecting, and radio telescopes, and related instruments, the personalities involved, and the astronomical knowledge gained by each advance

More of Isaac Asimov's weekly science columns for the Los Angeles Times and those his wife, Janet, wrote during his illness and after his death in April 1992. The Asimovs discuss how close we are to producing life in a lab, the latest revelations about dinosaur extinction, recent startling sightings of planets and stars, if we can establish colonies on Mars, if computer intelligence can ever surpass human intelligence, and the gravest dangers to our environment. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Frontiers probes the furthest boundaries of prehistory, science, earth space and the universe. It is a collection of short, topical and intriguing essays through which Isaac Asimov, the incomparable writer of science fiction, proposes brand new answers to classic scientific conundrums.

Book by Isaac Asimov

Enter the wondrous world of Isaac Asimov, where the sky is not the limit--only the beginning! In this, his 23rd collection of essays, Asimov transports the reader from the earth's core to the farthest reaches of outer space. A captivating, scientific smorgasbord.

A wide-ranging compendium of twenty-six essays explores such scientific subjects as particle physics, the planets, the biology and physics of decompression, evolution, the history of time, and the benefits and problems of high technology robotics

What does a writer who produced two hundred books do with his spare time? If his name is Isaac Asimov, he writes - on any and every subject of interest to his fertile mind. Informative, amusing, timely, and provocative - OPUS 200 is Asimov at his sparkling best in selections carefully culled from his second hundred books. Drawing on novels (which have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards), on short stories, serious essays, and on children's books, Asimov addresses himself to everything from Black Holes to biblical Canaan. Here is a taste of the intelligence, the craftsmanship, and the ingenuity that have made Issac Asimov the most prolific writer of science fiction in the world.

A sci-fi classic from the master of space fiction. Iaac Asimov put together a book of his favorite short stories. If you are a sci-fi fan, you must own this book!

Isaac Asimov's death on April 6, 19892, was a great loss to the world of both science and literature. This collection of essays reflects Asimov's extraordinary skill in disseminating knowledge from across the spectrum of human thought. Included are thoughtful and touching tributes from colleagues and friends who discuss Asimov's work and his inspiration and impact on others. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

For grade 7.

Vintage paperback

A captivating collection of celestial questions from one of America's most prolific authors. With genius and insight, Isaac Asimov answers questions about science--and about life--with facinating theories and facts that promise to amaze and delight. From the beauty and mystery of a quasar to the dangers of nuclear fusion, Asimov explores both the macrocosm and the microcosm with wit and charm.

Sparkling with charm and the legendary Asimov wit, this remarkable collection of 17 essays delivers a delightful potpourri of chemical conundrums, galactic puzzles, and awesome astronomical anomalies. (Asimov is) as formidable and readable as ever.--Kirkus Reviews.

This is a collection of essays covering a number of topics in science. Also use The Tragedy of the Moon.

The Road to Infinity [paperback] Asimov, Isaac

Second printing of the paperback edition, with new cover.

It's a Wonderful Town! [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) Surprise! Surprise! [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) Making It! [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) Moving Ahead [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) To the Top [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) Quasar, Quasar, Burning Bright! [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) The Comet That Wasn't [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) The Sea-Green Planet [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1976) Discovery By Blink [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) Asimov's Corollary [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) The Magic Isle [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) The Dark Companion [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) Twinkle, Twinkle, Microwaves [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) The Final Collapse [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) Of Ice and Men [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) Oblique the Centric Globe [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977) The Opposite Poles [Asimov's Essays: F&SF] (1977)

Twenty-six essays probe the phenomena of the universe that have shaped and will shape the future of man from the development of multicellular life to twenty possible ways the world could end.

A collection of 17 essays that cover topics ranging from human evolution to the formation of the solar system. With penetrating insight and solid scientific knowledge, Asimov tackles the problems of over-population, need for alternative fuels, fear of radiation, what makes humans different from other two-legged creatures, and more.