In Joy Still Felt
Asimov chronicles his life balancing academia, prolific writing, and personal growth, exploring the joy of nowledge, imagination, and the enduring power of creation.
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How Did We Find Out About Oil
Asimov traces oil’s journey from ancient origins and early uses to modern industry, revealing its transformative power, technological ingenuity, societal impact, and cautionary lessons for humanity.
The Future in Question
Isaac Asimov’s "The Future in Question" explores speculative futures, human behavior, technology, and ethics. It interrogates scientific progress intersecting human values, posing questions for thoughtful inquiry.
Casebook of the Black Widowers
Isaac Asimov's Casebook of the Black Widowers features twelve mysteries. A dining club solves these monthly, exploring intricate human puzzles and prompting profound reflection.
How Did We Find Out About Antarctica
Isaac Asimov's book details Antarctica's discovery and exploration history, from early concepts to South Pole expeditions, culminating in understanding its geography and unique life.
Asimov's Book of Facts
Isaac Asimov's book presents 3,000 diverse, intriguing facts spanning the universe, designed to entertain, inform, and spark wonder with surprising insights.
The 13 Crimes of Science Fiction
n Asimov's "The Singing Bell," a clever criminal's Moon-heist and perfect alibi are challenged. An Earth-bound detective uses scientific deduction to expose the audacious deception.
The Science Fictional Solar System
"The Science Fictional Solar System" is an anthology edited by Asimov, Greenberg, and Waugh, featuring science fiction stories about the solar system, contrasted with evolving scientific knowledge.
A Choice of Catastrophes
Asimov's A Choice of Catastrophes explores natural and human threats to Earth, highlighting humanity's pivotal choices through science, policy, and cooperation to ensure survival.
The Road to Infinity
Asimov's The Road to Infinity chronicles humanity's evolving understanding of infinity, from ancient philosophy to modern mathematics and physics, a journey of conceptual discovery.
How Did We Find Out About Our Human Roots
How Did We Find Out About Our Human Roots? chronicles humanity's scientific quest for origins, revealing our complex evolutionary tapestry through fossil, genetic, and cultural discoveries spanning millions of years.
Extraterrestrial Civilizations
This story investigates the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations, the paradox of cosmic silence, and the challenges of interstellar travel and communication, fostering humanity's hopeful quest for cosmic connection.