The Cat's Cradle is a satirical postmodern novel, with elements of science fiction, by the American writer Kurt Vonnegut.
Vonnegut's fourth novel, first published in 1963, in which the author examines key issues of science, technology, the purpose of religion, and the arms race, often using black humor.
Space Traders is a satirical sci-fi dystopia. Advertising expert Mitch Courtenay is assigned to sell the colonization of Venus. He uncovers manipulations, falls into debt bondage, and joins the rebels against corporate tyranny.
"From Fragile Wings to Spaceship" (1968) by Josip Modly is a popular science book that depicts the development of human flight, from the first attempts to construct aircraft to modern space exploration.
The Parakkans are fighting fiercely. Aurin has increased patrols. The captured Ryushi has privileges not granted to a prisoner about to be executed. Corm is furious.