We are at the cusp of a golden age in space science, as increasingly more entrepreneurs—Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos—are seduced by the commercial potential of human access to space. But Beyond Earth does not offer another wide-eyed technology fantasy: instead, it is grounded not only in the human capacity for invention and the appeal of adventure, but also in the bureaucratic, political, and scientific realities that present obstacles to space travel—realities that have hampered NASA's efforts ever since the Challenger disaster. In Beyond Earth, the authors offer groundbreaking research and argue persuasively that not Mars, but Titan—a moon of Saturn with a nitrogen atmosphere, a weather cycle, and an inexhaustible supply of cheap energy—offers the most realistic, and thrilling, prospect of life without support from Earth.

This is a completely updated and revised version of a monograph published in 2002 by the NASA History Office under the original title Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes, 1958-2000. This new edition not only adds all events in robotic deep space exploration after 2000 and up to the end of 2016, but it also completely corrects and updates all accounts of missions from 1958 to 2000--Provided by publisher.

An approach to understanding religion that draws on both humanities and natural science but rejects approaches that employ simple monisms and radical dualisms. In Beyond Heaven and Earth, Gabriel Levy argues that collective religious narratives and beliefs are part of nature; they are the basis for the formation of the narratives and beliefs of individuals. Religion grows out of the universe, but to make sense of it we have to recognize the paradox that the universe is both mental and material (or neither). We need both humanities and natural science approaches to study religion and religious meaning, Levy contends, but we must also recognize the limits of these approaches. First, we must make the dominant metaphysics that undergird the various disciplines of science and humanities more explicit, and second, we must reject those versions of metaphysics that maintain simple monisms and radical dualisms. Bringing Donald Davidson’s philosophy—a form of pragmatism known as anomalous monism—to bear on religion, Levy offers a blueprint for one way that the humanities and natural sciences can have a mutually respectful dialogue. Levy argues that in order to understand religions we have to take their semantic content seriously. We need to rethink such basic concepts as narrative fiction, information, agency, creativity, technology, and intimacy. In the course of his argument, Levy considers the relation between two closely related semantics, fiction and religion, and outlines a new approach to information. He then applies his theory to discrete cases: ancient texts, modern media, and intimacy.

Seeking to reenergize Americans' passion for the space program, the value of further exploration of the Moon, and the importance of human beings on the final frontier, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a rich history of American space exploration and its major achievements. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming national command of our manned program and continuing our unmanned space missions, and he stresses the many adventures that still await us in the unfolding universe. Acknowledging space exploration's practical and financial obstacles, Piantadosi challenges us to revitalize American leadership in space exploration in order to reap its scientific bounty. Piantadosi explains why space exploration, a captivating story of ambition, invention, and discovery, is also increasingly difficult and why space experts always seem to disagree. He argues that the future of the space program requires merging the practicalities of exploration with the constraints of human biology. Space science deals with the unknown, and the margin (and budget) for error is small. Lethal near-vacuum conditions, deadly cosmic radiation, microgravity, vast distances, and highly scattered resources remain immense physical problems. To forge ahead, America needs to develop affordable space transportation and flexible exploration strategies based in sound science. Piantadosi closes with suggestions for accomplishing these goals, combining his healthy skepticism as a scientist with an unshakable belief in space's untapped—and wholly worthwhile—potential.

An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.

In 1988 Todd discovered the secret of time travel from his step brother Jeff. Together they traveled to the Fourth Dimension where they met a species made of energy. The encounter quickly led to war as Todd assembled a team to explore and fight with him and Jeff. After a three year period the journeys into the Fourth Dimension along with war against the energy beings suddenly stopped. Twenty years later Todd becomes obsessed with time travel once again and wants to return to the Fourth Dimension. He assembles a new team after creating a new device to get him there as he begins a new series of explorations, along with his kids.

These are the further adventures of John Fox, a humble man travelling through a strange and marvellous world, but not his own. How he got there is still the biggest mystery of all. And one he hopes to unravel, as he continues his journey with his new found family and friends. They move through lands never seen by either him or his friends. Facing wonders, marvels and dangers, none of which any of them could ever have imagined, changing them all and their ideas and outlook forever. As they journey on, sharing in all the tears and laughter as they go, they face a tyrant whose very mention brings fear to all, even the bravest of men...

“It’s the early hours of the morning when Lane is awoken by a bright light and searing pain. He opens his eyes but nothing more; unable to either scream with pain, or move from it. Fear grips his heart and his mind, as he sees the earth around him and the tree above him slowly start to dissolve …” Here we are once again with John and his friends travelling on into more new and marvellous lands. Making new friendships along the way but with heartache and loss intertwined. They travel far until they finally come to a place – a border. A border so terrifying, so feared by all: humans, animals and greenem alike, that even the bravest perish within moments, if fool enough to cross. But it is also where all the answers lie … and a life-changing decision must be made

Beneath The Earth-Beyond The Stars is a journey into the supernatural power of Christ Jesus. It is the story of one man’s journey (Pastor Granderson Wright) as he finds his way to the truth. Through a series of supernatural out-of-body experiences Pastor Wright is drawn into the true power of God and he is forever changed. He was taken deep into the pits of Hell, carried into the majesty of Heaven and he beheld the return of Christ in His full Glory. As he sought the Lord for understanding as to why these things were revealed to him, his purpose becomes clear. He is an end- time preacher paving the way for the return of Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour. As he continues seeking earnestly for truth and the hidden mysteries of the Spirit, he is compelled by his love for people to share with them what the Spirit of the Living God has revealed to him. His mission begins. He founded a ministry dedicated to wisdom and understanding and begins pulling the cover off the devil and his ministers. Pastor Wright takes a deep look at the church today and realizes just how far removed it is from the original Church founded in the book of Acts. His road has not been an easy one as he wages all out war against the enemy. His words are not eloquent, instead he is a common man bringing forth the truth of the Gospel with simple words, but through the power of God he packs a hard and powerful punch! Pastor Wright’s message compels both the saved and lost alike to question the traditional teachings of the church today and forces them to awake from their slumber and begin searching themselves for the hidden mysteries of the Living God. Write to us: Youth Action for Christ 6803 Long Beach Blvd., Dept. KLD1 Long Beach, CA 90805, USA (310) 638-3230 [email protected]