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Stars and gods / Larry Niven.

by Niven, Larry.

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Tor ; Melia [distributor], 2010.

809.38762 N734s

Niven, Larry -- Themes, motives.

Science fiction -- Authorship.

Science fiction, American -- Authorship.

Science fiction -- Miscellanea.

363 p. ; 25 cm.

"A dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Nebula Award-winning author of 'Ringworld'"--Dustjacket.

"A Tom Doherty Associates book."

pt. 1. Excerpts from the novels: Ringworld's children (chapters 1 and 2) ; Rainbow Mars (chapters 18 and 19) ; Escape from hell (seventh circle, third round) ; Burning tower (chapters 2 and 3) ; Building Harlequin's moon (chapter 12) ; Fleet of worlds ; Juggler of worlds (edited version of chapter 59) -- pt. 2. Stories: Fly-by-night ; The hunting park ; After Mecca ; Cadet Amelia ; Cat toy ; Chicxulub ; The Gatherer's Guild ; The solipsist at dinner ; Boys and girls together -- pt. 3. Nonfiction for space.com: Traveler ; Rocket men ; Wet Mars -- pt. 4. Collaboration with Jerry Pournelle and Steven Barnes: Beowulf's children -- pt. 5. Collaboration with Jerry Pournelle: Where next, Columbus? -- pt. 6. Collaboration with Steven Barnes: Achille's choice (chapters 15 and 16) -- pt. 7. Collaborations with Brenda Cooper: Choosing life ; Free floaters ; Finding myself -- pt. 8. Draco Tavern stories: The missing mass ; Safe harbor -- pt. 9. Miscellaneous nonfiction: Hooking the reader ; Larry Niven interview by Brenda Cooper in 2000 AD ; Food story for the Con Jose program book ; Inconstant moon has passed.

"... collects a dazzling assortment of Niven's most eclectic work into one captivating volume. Here are hand-selected excerpts from his novels ... as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, collaborations, and correspondence"--Jacket.

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