Resultados para "The Star" en Postapocalíptica

Brace yourself for the awe and terror of The Star, H.G. Wells’ powerful short story of celestial doom and human indifference. When a mysterious star hurtles through space toward Earth, astronomers issue warnings—but the world goes on, oblivious. As the star draws nearer, global chaos erupts and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. First published in 1897, The Star is a chilling tale of cosmic forces beyond our control, a blend of science, suspense, and philosophical reflection that still resonates today.

A Texan. A day-tripping yogi. A world on fire. Amazon best-selling author Harmon Cooper delivers again with this cautionary tale of friendship, addiction, paranormal encounters, and the possibility of redemption.

Weary and tired from playing galactic bounty hunter and assassin, John and his crew of intrepid human survivors find themselves in Spaks after their latest escapade bring more heat than ever. In the outcast station of rebels and pirates, John is caught up in galactic politics once again. As trouble approaches on the hyperdrive engines of his many enemies, John finds answers to the System Quest and even more questions in the Rebel Station.

Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer of science fiction stories and novels and is frequently credited as being the father of science fiction. 'The Star' is the story of a shooting star which is discovered hurtling towards our solar system. It is on a collision course with Neptune. When the celestial crash occurs, the two planets combine into a gigantic burning star which is being drawn rapidly and irresistibly towards our sun. But on what trajectory? Will it hit any other planets on its way?

On a lost world, far removed from Earth, a group of humans struggle to survive. Two thousand years after their ancestors lost control of a hidden genetics research facility, the descendants of mankind have been reduced to a tribe of 200 survivors. They fight, kill, and die in an endless cycle, all in the hope that things will get better. Lucia is one of these colonists and the daughter of the tribe's leader, the Director. Together with several other candidates, she must soon undergo a trial to decide her father's replacement. The winner will shape the future of the entire colony.

Star Fall is a combination of Sci-Fi, the Old West, and Survival, after the remains of a huge meteor spread over the earth. Follow the adventures of a strange mixture of adventurers called "hunters", who live by scavenging the remains of America.

Word of advice: don’t go touching weird alien crystals without first considering the consequences—especially if they just fell out of the sky and crushed your house. Hi there, Jack Cobb here. See this scar on my hand? The one that looks like a pair of lips? Yeah, it wasn’t always a scar. At one point, it was home to a chatty little logophile I sometimes wish I could strangle. Together, we had one job: save the world—or at least, save the people in it—and find the missing pieces to build a machine that might just save ourselves before the world kicks us to the curb.

In the last few years to the end of the last star in the universe, galaxies have been destroyed by black holes, which prevail and make the universe a cold and dark place. Humanity explores space in search of a new home before the collapse of the Milky Way until a group of settlers manages to colonize another planet outside the solar system.

An apocalyptic war looms, and few believe it is a war that can be won. As Terran colonies evacuate, the mighty Laconians stand alone against the merciless Median Empire. They will never surrender, and their new King, Agesilaus, has a scheme that could transform the fortunes of all Terrans. As leader of the most powerful of the Terran states, he plans the unthinkable. Inspired by the valor and adventures of the infamous Ten Thousand mercenaries, he launches a pre-emptive strike against the Empire.

This funny, comedic, science fiction fantasy horror novel takes you on a journey through the depths of outer space, infinite time, alternate dimensions, and the outer reaches of whatever realities are possible. This is a hilarious cartoonish at times novel about what would happen concerning evolution of species in a ring of species separated from each other on different planets and space ships over the course of eternities. This novel philosophically considers the depths of all religions to determine the possible meanings of life, and the purpose of life.

In the near future, as humanity grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, a groundbreaking project offers a glimmer of hope. Orbital Ascender takes listeners on a thrilling journey into the heart of a revolutionary endeavor: the World’s first Orbital Magnetic Ascender.

Das kleine Team aus Nerds, Soldaten und UFO-Jägern um Professor Lars Römer unternimmt alles Erdenkliche, um aufzudecken, welche Gefahr sich womöglich im Meer verbirgt. Sind die Aliens tatsächlich angekommen? Was haben sie vor, und gibt es weitere Informationen über das Raumschiff im Weltall? Genauso spannend, rasant und emotionsgeladen wie der erste Teil geendet hat, fährt der zweite fort.

Als Professor Lars Römer mit den Kindern seiner Freundin ein Wochenende auf Wangerooge verbringt, um diese etwas mehr von sich zu überzeugen, passiert das Unfassbare. Sie werden Zeugen, wie ein Himmelskörper in die Nordsee kracht. Dass er und die Kinder den darauffolgenden Tsunami überleben, ist nur ihm zu verdanken, da er als Klimaforscher schnell kombiniert, welche Folgen dieser Einschlag haben wird. Was sich aber die Stunden und Tage danach ereignet, ist der pure Horror. Bald schon wird klar, dass der Einschlag kein Zufall war. Doch was bedeutet dieses Ereignis für die Menschheit?

Logan Willis and his family are hiding safely in Haven, an underwater colony designed by billionaire Akron Massey to be his private shelter. But Logan's son, Alex, didn't make it. Logan is desperate to get out and find him. Meanwhile, OneZero, a friendly Screecher locked in Haven's brig, also wants to get out, and so does Akron Massey, who plans to build another rocket from the Mars mission prototype and use it to join his family on the red planet. Together these three must find a way to leave Haven and accomplish their goals, but the world they left is not the one they are returning to.

In a coordinated series of attacks, terrorists exploded an EMP device from a high-altitude weather balloon over Omaha, Nebraska. The electromagnetic pulse destroyed electronic devices throughout North America, leaving survivors without power, communication, or transportation. This was the day the lights went out for millions and, for many, a death sentence. Simultaneously, terrorists exploded dirty car bombs in more than 350 large cities worldwide, killing millions of people, destroying whole city blocks, and poisoning many square miles with nuclear poison.

Escaping Northern Virginia, Talon and his small group of survivors are now confronted with the challenge of rescuing the rest of their group. With the country in complete chaos, the choices they make will determine their next steps. With enemies closing in, Talon must decide to stay and fight to help out his friends, or if he should just walk away and head to his family. Choices always have consequences.

Now free from her captors, Sylphy is happy with her new family. Despite enjoying her new life, she finds herself dreaming of her time traveling with Kyota and Gale, when she was off seeing new places and learning more about the world she is now free to explore. As the three of them prepare to set out on another adventure, an old foe returns to cause them trouble once again.

The Sun has a sudden and unexpected change in its activity. Due to this, technology begins to falter and fail, criminal activity rises in the ensuing chaos, but a new force rises up against them using the new abilities people are suddenly becoming aware of. During this strife, a young girl is kidnapped by a group of bandits due to her ability to sense the new, devastating phenomenon known as Mana Storms.

Through prudent planning, Texas protected its power grid from the impact of the devastating electromagnetic pulse attack, but was it enough? The new nation is but an island surrounded by chaos and devastation. Food is running out for its nearly 30 million citizens while millions of refugees press against the border fencing erected to keep them out. The pressure is on and an unexpected catalyst is about to create havoc for all Texans, including the Armstrong Ranch.

American political leaders failed to heed the warnings as two bullies of the world unite. North Korea and Iran - the Axis of Evil - bring the battle to American soil. Most of the country is without power, and the new president must decide whether to retaliate and risk escalation of hostilities or focus on recovery to minimize loss of life. Through careful, prudent planning and protection of their power grid, the state of Texas emerged relatively unscathed from the EMP attack. But what now?