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Sylvia Engdahl
When burned-out starship captain Jesse Sanders is seized by a dictatorial medical regime and detained on the colony planet Undine, he has no idea that he is about to be…
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Starship pilot Terry Radnor is elated to be among those chosen to defend the secret colony Maclairn against enemies who pose a threat to the spread of paranormal human mind…
As captain of his own starship Estel, Terry Steward, born Terry Radnor, is committed to spreading acceptance of psi powers and other advanced mind capabilities throughout the colonies of humankind…
An omnibus edition containing the complete trilogy This Star Shall Abide (known in the UK as Heritage of the Star), Beyond the Tomorrow Mountains, and The Doors of the Universe.
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On completion of her training as an agent of the interstellar federation’s Anthropological Service, Elana is sent to a world whose people may soon destroy their civilization. Since not enough…
Melinda Ashley has a plan for her life, and a trip to Mars isn’t part of it. When she receives a spaceliner ticket as a high school graduation gift from…
This book consists of essays by the author of Enchantress from the Stars selected from her collections Reflections on Enchantress from the Stars and Other Essays, From This Green Earth…
This book explores the events of the Bolshevik Revolution, issues surrounding Bolshevik support or oppression of the working class, and the impact of Bolshevism on Russia and the world. Personal…
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Interest in exoplanets–the worlds of other stars–is not new. From the late 17th century until the end of the 19th, almost all educated people believed that the stars are suns…
A compilation of opposing viewpoints on the issue of taxation.
Several articles discusses the issues surrounding welfare.
Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise…
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Issues surrounding the use of forensic evidence in trials are discussed from a variety of viewpoints.
Each volume opens with background information – including primary source material – covering the periods leading up to, during and after the event. Then, each volume offers an in-depth, multinational…
Discusses different types of sleep disorders as well as the various causes and treatments available.
Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders: Neurodegenerative Disorders: Each volume in this timely series provides essential information on a disease or disorder (symptoms, causes, treatments, cures, etc.); presents the controversies surrounding…
Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications –
Editor Sylvia Engdahl has collected essays that provide your readers with a broad spectrum of views on online social networking. The writings represent leading views on issues such as the…
Give your readers a balanced, clinical perspective about religious liberty. Each chapter reviews a major landmark case that has helped shape our religious liberties. After explaining the case, major and…
Over 6 million people are currently publishing blogs on blogging websites, and another 12 million write blogs using their social networks. The writings in this anthology have been selected to…
Greenhaven’s Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Each anthology examines an important social issue in a variety of ways, from…
At the beginning of 2018, Barbara Streisand was featured in an article about how she cloned her favorite dog Samantha, who had died. Science fiction ideas of yesterday are an…
Humans have long wondered whether they are alone in the universe or whether life exists on other planets. Contributors to this intriguing anthology explore whether there is life beyond Earth…
Essays discuss the advancing field of artificial intelligence and robotics, exploring the current technologies and trends, forecasting possible robot jobs, and describing the ethical aspects and risks involved when creating…
Sylvia Louise Engdahl
The intrepid and strong-willed Elana returns in this follow-up to the Newbery Honor book, Enchantress from the Stars. Elana cannot reveal her alien origin, but does this mean she must…
Internet activism can spread information and messages about citizen movements and protests to a much larger audience than more traditional forms of activism. The primary source writings in this anthology…
Each volume in the series focuses on a different right or freedom and offers an anthology of key essays and articles on that right or freedom and the responsibilities that…
