Fractured history. Broken lives. Splintered souls. Since the alternate universe was first glimpsed in the classic episode “Mirror, Mirror,” something about Star Trek’s dark side has beckoned us, called to us, tempted us — like forbidden fruit on the Tree of Knowledge. To taste it is to lose oneself in a world of startling familiarity […]
Mestiko: a world on the brink of interstellar travel — and one that is closely and discreetly monitored by the Federation. But when a rogue pulsar sweeps through the star system, threatening to destroy all life on their planet, Starfleet must mount a desperate effort to protect the planet from annihilation. Under the command of […]
Crispin ( Star Trek: Yesterday’s Son ) has packed everything a die-hard Trekkie could want into this lighthearted romp with characters from the original series. Spock’s father Sarek must uncover the origins of a plot to defame the Vulcans, for the dastardly scheme is only the first step in a plan to destroy the Federation. […]
A trio of religion scholars presents a learned but readable review of religious themes in Star Trek that should interest fans and provide grist for students and teachers of religion. The book focuses not so much on the beliefs and rituals found in the Star Trek universe itself as on the metaphysical issues Star Trek […]
Starship Spotter was created more than two centuries ago to serve as a reference guide to assorted space-going vessels. Captains of the spaceships of the United Earth Space Probe Agency used this simple paper tool to enable a ship’s crew to quickly distinguish friend from foe in the unexplored reaches of the cosmos. When the […]
By popular demand…a second book of Star Trek trivia questions from the greatest science fiction phenomenon of all time! The Definitive Star Trek Trivia Book, Volume II contains more than two thousand new questions, quizzes, and brainteasers on topics ranging from “Personnel” to “Strategies and Tactics” to Star Trek Romances,” Test yourself and your friends […]
Michele and Duncan Barrett persuasively demonstrate that the continuing voyage of Star Trek is a quest not for new lands but for new answers: what does it mean to be human? Star Trek: The Human Frontier is that rare work of cultural studies, informed by the knowledge of literature, social thought, and popular culture.
In the bestselling The Physics of Star Trek, the renowned theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss took readers on an entertaining and eye-opening tour of the Star Trek universe to see how it stacked up against the real universe. Now, responding to requests for more as well as to a number of recent exciting discoveries in physics […]
Sure, we all know Star Trek is fiction, but warp drives and transporters and holodecks don’t seem altogether implausible. Are any of these futuristic inventions fundamentally outlawed by physics as we understand it today? The Physics of Star Trek takes a lighthearted look at this subject, speculating on how the wonders of Star Trek technology […]
The assassination of First Minister Shakaar on the eve of Bajor’s entry into the Federation has plunged both the planet and space station Deep Space Nine into chaos. Investigations revealed a conspiracy threatening not only Bajor but also the Federation. At the same time the very foundation of the deep spiritual faith for which Bajor […]
In Make It So: Leadership Lessons from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wess Roberts and coauthor Bill Ross take their inspiration from today’s most striking and most popular vision of the future — Star Trek — an unprecedented television, feature film and publishing phenomenon. From the top-rated television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roberts […]
The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential […]
The Ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. For centuries the famous Ferengi Rules of Acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxy’s most successful entrepreneurs. These 285 Rules of Acquisition range from: #1 “Once you have their money, never give it back.” to #21 “Never place friendship before profit.” These rules […]
On a routine mission to survey Domarus IV — a class M world with no intelligent life — a U.S.S. Enterprise shuttle crewed by Data, Troi and Wesley Crusher is captured by a race called the Tenirans who claim the world for themselves. As Captain Picard tries to negotiate with the captain of the Teniran […]
“The Klingon Empire is dying…and I think it deserves to die.” With those words, Lieutenant Ezri Dax propelled Lieutenant Commander Worf to the most fateful decision of his life — to vanquish Klingon leader Gowron in honorable combat and install in his place a low-born, one-eyed soldier of the empire who might lead their people […]
“To Reign in Hell” chronicles the fifteen years between the Original Series episode ‘Space Seed’ and the feature film ‘The Wrath of Khan’ – now widely regarded as a landmark in the Star Trek universe. Defeated by Captain James T. Kirk and exiled with his few remaining followers to the isolation of Ceti Alpha V, […]
Book two of the compelling and fast-paced saga which charts the rise and fall of Khan Noonien Singh — one of Star Trek’s most complex and powerful villains. Earth, late twentieth century. The story continues…The Chrysalis project — an international consortium of scientists who have developed a group of genetically engineered men and women designed […]
Illogical! The teachings of Surak emphasise the sacredness of life. Must they be abandoned when the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? T’Pol is forced to confront this dilemma: take a life to save her crewmates, or stay true to her Vulcan nature…From the successful new Star Trek franchise comes the […]
The second original novel to be based on the brand new Star Trek series Enterprise, currently wowing audiences on both Sky and Channel 4, poses a tense and gritty dilemma for one member of the crew. The Starship Enterprise NX-01 is Earth’s flagship – the first vessel to embark on a sytematic exploration of what […]
The Starship Enterprise NX-01 has carried its crew farther into the reaches of space than any human has ever travelled. Commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer, they have charted new stars, explored planets, and made first contact with many alien races. The Paraagan deep-space colony was just another first contact, unusual only in two aspects: it […]
