Sands of Dune

Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1250805694
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
Collected for the first time, these Dune novellas by bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe. Spanning space and time, Sands of Dune is essential reading for any fan of the series. The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the splendor of the imperial homeworld of Kaitain, readers have lived in a universe of treachery and wonder. Now, these stories expand on the Dune universe, telling of the lost years of Gurney Halleck as he works with smugglers on Arrakis in a deadly gambit for revenge; inside the ranks of the Sardaukar as the child of a betrayed nobleman becomes one of the Emperor’s most ruthless fighters; a young firebrand Fremen woman, a guerrilla fighter against the ruthless Harkonnens, who will one day become Shadout Mapes. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Dune (Movie Tie-In)

Author: Frank Herbert
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593640349
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 897

Book Description
• DUNE: PART TWO • THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE COMING NOVEMBER 3rd, 2023 Directed by Denis Villeneuve, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, based on the novel Dune by Frank Herbert • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, with Stellan Skarsgård, with Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides−who would become known as Maud'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream. A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, shared the Hugo Award, and formed the basis of what is undoubtedly the grandest epic in science fiction.

The Winds of Dune

Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765322722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson's newest book in this landmark series begins after the events of Dune Messiah.

Tales of Dune

Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher: CAEZIK SF & Fantasy
ISBN: 9781647101541
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Sands of Dune

Author: Brian Herbert
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250856531
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the splendor of the imperial homeworld of Kaitain, listeners have lived in a universe of treachery and wonder. Now, these stories expand on the Dune universe, telling of the lost years of Gurney Halleck as he works with smugglers on Arrakis in a deadly gambit for revenge; inside the ranks of the Sardaukar as the child of a betrayed nobleman becomes one of the Emperor's most ruthless fighters; a young firebrand Fremen woman, a guerrilla fighter against the ruthless Harkonnens, who will one day become Shadout Mapes.

The Wisdom of the Sand

Author: Kevin C. Williams
Publisher: Hampton Press (NJ)
ISBN: 9781612890081
Category : Dune (Imaginary place)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Frank Herbert wrote six novels now referred to as The Dune Chronicles. The Chronicles are famous for their tightly woven narratives, colourful characters, and plans-within-plans multilayered plot-lines and intrigue. This book culls from the pages of The Chronicles - not the action, adventure or drama, but the politics, religion and communicology of em>Dune, the underlying philosophy that motivates the characters to action.

The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes

Author: R. A. Bagnold
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486439313
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
An expert treatise on the origin and evolution of dunes, this classic work was used by NASA in studying sand dunes on Mars and is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students. The first book to deal exclusively with the behavior of blown sand and related land forms, its accessible style makes it an enduring reference more than half a century after its initial publication. The author studied the sands of North Africa for many years before World War II and is recognized as a leading authority on the subject. His three-part treatment begins with his wind-tunnel experiments, which he conducted to investigate the mechanism of sand transport. First, an account of the observed movement of the individual grains, followed by a chapter on the ground wind and its dependence on the type of surface over which it blows, form a comprehensive view of the interaction between wind and sand. Part Two considers small-scale surface phenomena, such as ripples and ridges, and the closely related subject of size-grading the grains. The third part uses the foregoing results to explain the growth and movement of dunes in general, and the peculiar characteristics of the two main dune types. A method of determining the internal structure of accumulated sand illuminates both the sand's carrying power for motor transport and its water-retention potential. A final chapter, derived from firsthand knowledge, examines the intriguing subject of "singing sand."

The Sands of Time

Author: Philip H. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848684546
Category : Coastal ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Sands of Time offers an engaging insight into the natural beauty and wildlife of this area.

Life in a Sand Dune

Author: Malcolm Penny
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
ISBN: 9781410903501
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Illustrations and easy-to-follow text describe the microbes, animals, and plants that live in sand dunes.

Sand Dune Conservation, Management and Restoration

Author: J. Patrick Doody
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400747314
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
This book deals with the development of temperate coastal sand dunes and the way these have been influenced by human activity. The different states in which the habitat exists both for the beach/foredune and inland dune are reviewed against the pressures exerted upon them. Options for management are considered and the likely consequences of taking a particular course of action highlighted. These options include traditional approaches to the conservation and management of wildlife and landscapes as well as habitat restoration. The way the value of the areas changes under different management regimes is considered mainly from an environmental perspective. Consideration is given to new approaches to management and restoration including adopting a more dynamic approach. Audience This book will be of interest to academics, students and professionals concerned with policy formulation and /or actively managing coastal areas.