Travis Shane Taylor est un auteur de science-fiction dont l'œuvre est profondément influencée par sa vaste expérience en sciences et ingénierie optiques, en physique et en aérospatiale. Son écriture explore souvent les frontières de la technologie et de l'exploration spatiale, combinant des principes scientifiques rigoureux avec des récits imaginatifs. Les histoires de Taylor abordent des concepts complexes tels que la propulsion avancée et les futurs systèmes de combat, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu des avancées scientifiques plausibles et de leurs implications sociétales. Son approche allie expertise technique et talent pour la narration, rendant sa fiction spéculative à la fois intellectuellement stimulante et passionnante.
The "Vorpal Blade" crew returns, facing new complexities in a universe rich with nonstop action and unique characters. This sequel builds on the rigorous science rooted in contemporary theories, blending adventure with an eccentric cast that navigates challenges with valor and humor.
First Time in Paperback. The Sequel to Into the Looking Glass, Vorpal Blade and Manxome Foe. It's Not Over Til The Skinny Lady Sings . . . Working off of a piece of intelligence from our alien allies, the Vorpal Blade is dispatched to investigate rumors of an ancient and powerful civilization that may have been the creators of the “black box” that drives humanity's only space ship. Any remnant technology would be nice but what the Blade finds is much more than they bargained for. Worse, the ship is infested by an alien species of scorpion-like arachnoids that has the potential to wipe out a world. Worst of all, instead of being Astrogator, Captain William Weaver is now the XO and he is not getting along with the new commander. And the new commander does not get along with Weaver, the ship's female savant-linguist or most of the rest of the original crew. And what is that weird noise the ship makes every time it's in hard maneuvers? Leave it to the oddball geniuses of the Blade to sort it all out. And the Dreen are not going to like the answers.
The story centers on Dr. Reagan "Ray" Brady, a brilliant scientist and government operative who defies death while working in a covert division of DHS. His mission involves monitoring threats from extraterrestrials and time travelers, alongside his wife, Samantha, and their one-year-old daughter, Abigail, who serves as the team's adorable mascot. This unique family dynamic adds depth to the high-stakes world of secret operations and the challenges they face.
Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.
In a thrilling twist, Steven Montana, a computer expert, uncovers that what appears to be a meteor attack on Europe and the United States is actually the fallout from a covert war with hostile aliens. As he navigates this shocking revelation, he must confront the implications of this hidden conflict and its impact on humanity. The story blends technology and extraterrestrial intrigue, leading to a gripping exploration of survival and resistance against an unseen enemy.
Set against a backdrop of a futuristic Washington D.C. and the Tau Ceti star system, a CIA operative races against time to thwart a coup just days before the presidential election. Uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy within the government, he faces brutal challenges, including hand-to-hand combat and torture, to alert officials. Meanwhile, the U.S. Space Navy engages in intense battles to seize advanced teleportation technology. As the stakes rise, the fate of America hangs in the balance amid high-tech warfare and a looming presidential assassination.
When someone starts killing his fellow bounty hunters in the port of Fairhaven, Drago Appleroot is happy to help his contacts in the City Watch with their investigationfor a reasonable fee, of course. But posing as an assassin-for-hire to draw out the killer attracts the attention of two separate groups from a far-off Elven kingdomwhose private war is being fought on the streets of his home town. Pitched into a maelstrom of treachery and lethal politics, Drago is forced into a long and dangerous journey to the heart of the Sylvan Marches, where one determined gnome might just decide the destiny of a kingdom. If he can survive long enough
The narrative centers on the inventor of a government-funded warp drive, who finds himself at odds with forces that envision a short, victorious war against the United States. As an all-out attack unfolds, he must navigate the ensuing chaos and lead a monumental effort not just to defend against the assault, but also to pursue humanity's aspirations to explore the stars. The story delves into themes of innovation, conflict, and the quest for progress amidst dark ambitions.
1. John Ringo has over two million books in print. 2. He has written six New York Times best sellers. 3. The first novel in his Posleem War series, A Hymn Before Battle has an 81% sell through in mass market from October 2001 to date. Booklist called the novel, "practically impossible not to read in one sitting." Gust Front, the second novel in the series, has equally high sell throughs in both hardcover and mass market. 4. A veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Rindo brings military characters and their explosive battles to vivid, three-dimensional life. 5. Travis S. Taylor's science background and profound knowledge compliment Ringo's military realism with scientific realism, filling the novel with breakthroughs and theories from the frontiers of today's science, as he did in The Quantum Connection, praises by Publishers Weekly as "dazzling...cutting-edge scientific possibilities...stimulating and satisfying..." 6. Full-color brochure 7. Special kit mailing 8. Booksense mailing 9. Consumer advertising in Locus, Kliatt, more 10. Teaser chapter for Claws That Catch 11. Trade advertising 12. Special backlist discounts for John Ringo titles The sequel to Into the Looking Glass. William Weaver, PhD. and SEAL Chief Miller are back and Bill got himself a ship! The former SSBN Nebraska has been converted, using mostly garage mechanics and baling wire, into a warp ship ready to go "out there." But as everyone knows, the people who really are going to bear the brunt are the poor Security guys, Force Recon Marines who are kept in the dark and fed manure all day. That is until they land on an alien planet, get partially wiped out and then load back up again. Ranging in topics from the best gun to kill armored space monsters to particle physics to cosmology to health and beauty tips, Vorpal Blade is a return to the "good old days" of SF when the science problems were intractable and the beasts were ugly. The monkeys are out in the space lanes and ready to rock. As soon as they get another roll of duct tape.
"Realistic thriller crackling with action and danger as an asteroid threatens the Earth, and dedicated astronauts and scientists try to save the planet. LOOMING DESTRUCTION FROM SPACE! It's the beginning of a new golden age of space exploration. Finally, humanity is taking the commercialization of space to the next level--mining asteroids. The new gold rush of the commercial space era has begun. Another commercial venture, an attempt to put a hotel on the Moon, is seeking the space tourism gold of the ultra wealthy. And it seems as if the dream of finally sending people to Mars is finally going to happen using a ship propelled by a powerful nuclear rocket. But space travel isn't cut and dry, and there is nothing routine about it. In order to mine an asteroid the goal is to bring it closer to Earth, but orbital mechanics are tricky and close to Earth proves to be far too close for comfort--with looming destruction from space about to become a grim reality. Now astronauts, scientists, engineers, and people in all the burgeoning space businesses must team together to stop the asteroid before it is too late for humanity and the planet it calls home. About Travis S. Taylor: "[E]xplodes with inventive action."--Publishers Weekly on Travis S. Taylor's The Quantum Connection. "[Warp Speed] reads like Doc Smith writing Robert Ludlum. You won't want to put it down."--John Ringo About Rescue Mode by Ben Bova and Les Johnson: " ... a suspenseful and compelling narrative of the first human spaceflight to Mars."--Booklist"-- Provided by publisher