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Isaac Asimov
1) I, Robot
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Earth is ruled by master-machines but the Three Laws of Robotics have been designed to ensure humans maintain the upper hand: 1) A robot may not injure a human being or allow a human being to come to harm 2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law. 3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law. But what happens...
2) The sun
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A description of the sun, the star of our solar system, which includes information on its origin, physical composition, and characteristics, as well as on studies made of the sun by instruments and satellites.
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Foundation volume 5
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Continues the Foundation trilogy. Golan Trevise, former councilman of the First Foundation, is entrusted with formidable task -- to determine the future of Galactic development.
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Foundation volume 4
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Interplanetary intrigue, hyperspace pursuit, and future technology combine with a desperate search for the planet Earth.
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Foundation trilogy volume 3
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"This series narrates the fall of a great galactic empire and the efforts of the Foundations to combat the barbarism that follows."
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Foundation trilogy volume 2
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The Galactic Empire declines, and a period of disruption ensues, followed by the emergence of the Foundation, creation of psychohistorian Hari Seldon, as a state strong enough to finally defeat the decrepit First Empire.
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Foundation volume 2nd prequel
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For nearly fifty years, Isaac Asimov thrilled millions of readers with his internationally bestselling Foundation Series, a spell-binding tale of the future that spans hundreds of years and dozens of worlds. Here, now, is Forward the Foundation, the seventh and final volume in the series. Completed just before his death, it is the Grand Master's last gift to his legions of admirers. Here, at last, is the story Asimov fans have been waiting for, an...
13) Nemesis
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A space colony arrives at a planet only to find it is slated for destruction.
16) Our solar system
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Briefly describes the characteristics of the sun, planets, and stars of our solar system and some of the still unsolved mysteries of the universe.
18) The Earth's moon
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Examines the many facets and puzzles of our moon, including its phases and eclipses, its early discoveries and modern exploration, and its possible origins and future prospects.
