Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. A few months after heinlein was born, his family moved from butler to kansas city, where he was to grow up. Heinlein, originally serialized in blue book magazine in 1951 as planets in combat. Between planets virginia beach public library overdrive. Heinleins books were among the first works of science fiction to reach bestseller. Between planets audible audiobook unabridged robert a. I listened to the fullcast audio production which is kind of a mix of a book and a radio play. Buy a cheap copy of between planets book by robert a. The red planet library audio cd audiobook, cd, unabridged. The menace from earth, and other stories audiobook by. Robert a heinlein biography robert anson heinlein july 7, 1907 may 8, 1988 was one of the most influential authors in the science fiction genre. Flat broke and homeless, don will have to muster all his resources to stay alivea riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to come. The most thrilling and tingling kind of science fiction.
It was published in hardcover that year by scribners as part of the heinlein juveniles. Ive quite liked their productions of heinlein juveniles in the past and they once again did an excellent job here. He set a standard for scientific and engineering plausibility, and helped to raise the genres standards of literary quality. Tunnel in the sky heinleins juveniles book 9 ebook. Sep 28, 2009 buy between planets reprint by heinlein, robert a. But one day willis unwittingly tunes into a treacherous plot that threatens all the colonists on mars, and it sets jim off on a terrifying adventure that could saveor destroythem all.
Robert anson heinlein 19071988 took a variety of jobs before beginning to write science fiction in 1939. This book tells the story of don, a boy borne between planets and therefore a citizen of all the inhabited planets earth, venus, mars but also none of them. Heinlein in his book between planets, published in 1951. Between planets by robert a heinlein and a great selection of related books. Between planets greater phoenix digital library overdrive. Listen to planets and the solar system by jen green at. His novels have been translated into every literate language on the globeover 25 million heinlein books are in print in this country alone. Don will have to muster all his resources to stay alivea riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Another rocket rodeo by one of the foremost sciencefiction writers of todaythis one superior in treatment and inventiveness to last years farmer in the sky don harvey, residing on earth, but a citizen of an interplanetary federation, born in a space ship between planets, finds himself in some difficulties when the citizens of the planet venus revolt against the dictator tactics of the. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Heinlein delivers a well paced story with intrigue, imagination, and innovation that i was not expecting. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
Some, like mercury, have a molten core surrounded with crust and spin quickly. Heinlein the message had seemed simple, yet it was more complex than don could have imagined. Robert a heinlein biography and list of works robert a heinlein books. Overall a fun read that took me back to my childhood. Neat private owners signature at upper edge of front free end paper. He was being called from earth to an alien world for reasons unknownsave only that his life depended on it. One of the most influential writers in american literature. Its fun to see the differences between his juveniles and his adult books but even more fun is seeing how the concepts and characters reappear in his later works such as the moon is a harsh mistress and number of the beast. Robert anson heinlein 19071988 was born in missouri. Between planets is a juvenile science fiction novel by american writer robert a. Lost in space hugh had been taught that, according to the ancient sacred writings, the ship was on a voyage to faraway cen. Sometimes called the dean of science fiction writers, he was among the first to emphasize scientific accuracy in his fiction, and was thus a pioneer of the subgenre of hard science fiction.
Often called the dean of science fiction writers, 4 he was one of the most influential and controversial authors of the genre in his time. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. His mother was born on venus and his father on earth, and don himself was born on a spaceship in trajectory between planets. Robert heinlein collection free pdf ebooks downloads. The term pay it forward, though it was already in occasional use as a quotation, was popularized by robert a. A riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit, and brilliant speculation about the world to come. A fine copy in fine dust jacket original printed price 2. Listen to the menace from earth, and other stories by robert a. In one of heinleins most controversial bestsellers, a recruit in a future world is sent. Don harvey is a citizen of the interplanetary federationyet no single planet can claim him as its own. Between planets between planets audiobook, by robert a. Sep 28, 2009 if youve read a lot of robert heinlein youll like between planets.
Red planet, double star, star beast, time for the stars, between planets, tunnel in the sky and the like, and the other older. Heinlein, fourtime winner of the hugo award and recipient of three retro hugos, received the first grand master nebula award for lifetime achievement. He became the dominant science fiction writer of the modern era, a writer whose influence on the field was immense. We are committed to providing you with reliable and efficient service at all times. For five decades, young readers of science fiction discovered heinlein, then gone on to voraciously devour every heinlein book they can get their hands on. Often called the dean of science fiction writers, he was an influential and controversial author of the genre in his time.
Heinlein when the spaceraid warning sounded, he knew the conflict had begun. Between planets by robert heinlein 1951 don harvey was attending school on earth when his parents suddenly and urgently called him home to mars. For five decades, young readers of science fiction discovered heinlein, then gone on to voraciously devour. Have space suitwill travel, 1958 i dont know that they or any of his work is available in ebook form. Heinlein robert anson heinlein 19071988 was an american sciencefiction writer.
Heinlein wrote the number of the beast, which was published in 1980. If youve read a lot of robert heinlein youll like between planets. A riveting coming of age story set against a backdrop of a war between planets, this classic heinlein novel crackles with action, adventure, politics, wit. One of those books was called a heinlein trio and the first of the stories was the puppet masters by robert heinlein. Time for the stars by robert a heinlein audiobook youtube. Heinleins first short story was life line, which he had written for a contest but instead sold it to astounding sciencefiction in 1939 for more than the contest would have paid for first prize. Apr 05, 2016 jim marlowe and his strangelooking martian friend willis are only allowed to travel so far. The new york times heinlein has the ability to see technologies just around the bend. Living busily on planet earth, we rarely remember that we inhabit only a miniscule part of the universe. From a master of science fiction comes eight startling stories of time and space. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join them on mars he has no idea hes about to be plunged into deadly. Between planets by heinlein, first edition abebooks. A revolution on venus, sparked by governmental disregard for the rights.
Heinlein, originally serialised in blue book magazine september, october 1951. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Robert heinlein assignment in eternity robert heinlein between planets robert heinlein beyond this horizon robert heinlein citizen of the galaxy robert heinlein double star robert heinlein farmer in the sky robert heinlein farnhams freehold robert heinlein for us the living robert heinlein friday. Robert anson heinlein 19071988 took a variety of jobs before beginning to write science. Its the full text of the book, but they use different people to play i. July 7, 1907 may 8, 1988 was an american sciencefiction author, aeronautical engineer, and retired naval officer. Robert anson heinlein was born on 7 july 1907, in butler, missouri, the third son of rex ivar heinlein and bam lyle heinlein. He became the dominant science fiction writer of the modern era, a writer whose. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join them on mars he has no idea hes about to be plunged into deadly interplanetary intrigue.
That, combined with his outstanding skill as a writer and engineerinventor, produces books that are often years ahead of their time. Between planets by robert heinlein books reading order. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert a heinlein books biography and list of works. A revolution on venus, sparked by governmental disregard for the rights of the individual, forces a young citizen of the interplanetary federation to come to terms with his own sense of allegiance.
In this book twins are recruited as communication specialist to mentally send information back to earth while looking for planets to live on. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Don harvey is a citizen of the interplanetary federationyet no single planet can claim him as its. Pay it forward however, he was skeptical about freudianism, especially after a struggle with an editor who insisted on reading freudian sexual symbolism into his juvenile novels.
In the planets and the solar system, jen green paints the wider picture, and takes us on a journey across billions of kilometres in our galaxy, from our sun to near and distant planets. Mar 09, 2016 one of the classic heinlein boys books this riveting adventure features a group of teens stranded on a planet far distant from earth when the final test for a. However, unknown to most fans, heinlein had already. Ok, so i am probably going to sound like a broken reord when it comes to heinlein but he is just such a good writer. After a variety of jobs, he began to write science fiction in 1939. Between planets by robert a heinlein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Heinlein author, andrew eiden narrator, blackstone audio, inc. The true first edition of this story later printed as the scribner book publication between planets novelette 1to the worlds end by david. Heinlein books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
At the time of roberts birth, the family had been living with his maternal grandfather, alva lyle, m. His worldwide bestsellers have been translated into 22 languages and include stranger in a strange land, starship troopers, time enough for love, and the moon is a harsh mistress. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of rubbing to the edges. Between planets is a 1951 science fiction novel by robert a. Red planet and millions of other books are available for instant access. He served five years in the us navy and then attended graduate classes in mathematics and physics at ucla. The menace from earth, and other stories audiobook by robert. Heinleins books in order of when they were originally published. It was the second heinlein book i read the first was between p. One of the classic heinlein boys books this riveting adventure features a group of teens stranded on a planet far distant from earth when the final test for a. When his parents abruptly summon him away from school on earth to join.