Startide Rising (The Uplift Saga, Book 2)

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David Brin's Uplift novels are among the most thrilling and extraordinary science fiction ever written. Sundiver, Startide Rising, and The Uplift War--a New York Times bestseller--together make up one of the most beloved sagas of all time. Brin's tales are set in a future universe in which no species can reach sentience without being "uplifted" by a patron race. But the greatest mystery of all remains unsolved: who uplifted humankind?

The Terran exploration vessel Streaker has crashed in the uncharted water world of Kithrup, bearing one of the most important discoveries in galactic history. Below, a handful of her human and dolphin crew battles armed rebellion and a hostile planet to safeguard her secret--the fate of the Progenitors, the fabled First Race who seeded wisdom throughout the stars.

Earthclan ~ Startide Rising and The Uplift War

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One logic flaw
The Wolfling Clan
Excellent
literally UpLifting!
A interesting version of the future.

Earthclan ~ Startide Rising and The Uplift War
David Brin
Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

ASIN: 156865037X

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One logic flaw.......2007-08-29

There's one logic flaw I just couldn't get over. Why send dolphins into space who will potentially suffer from psychotic breaks and threaten the whole crew? i.e if one dolphin is in danger and needs to be rescued it can send out a distress call that will cause all the others to risk themselvels in a suicidal attempt to rescue that dolphin. Basically they beach themselves. Otherwise great books.

The Wolfling Clan.......2000-03-11

David Brin's Uplift series extends across six books now - Sundiver, Startide Rising, The Uplift War, and the Brightness Trilogy. The premise is simple: the universe is not only full of life, it is old beyond belief, and as caste-ridden as India. Since the fabled Progenitors, one race after another has "uplifted" other races, by direct genetic manipulation or selective breeding. Each race has it patron, each has its clients who must discharge an multi-millenium period of servitude as repayment for their uplift, and each aspires to its own clan.

Except the earthling clan, which stumbles into this universe just before the beginning of Sundiver. And not only do the earthlings not have a patron, they have cheekily uplifted neo-dolphins and neo-chimps, creating their own client races. They are wolflings. It's an moral affront and a religious insult to other races that can trace their lines back a billion years.

So when one of the earthling ships, captained by a neo-dolphin and crewed by the three earthling peoples, stumbles across evidence of the fabled progenitors, the race that started uplift, well, it's just too much for the older races. Interstellar chaos ensues. Religious, economic and social wars break out, almost all of it aimed at the wolfling earth clan.

The earthling ship is chased across the five universes. The first book, Startide Rising is the story of the ship's attempt to hide itself on an oceanic world. A gripping plot, vivid characters, aliens that are really alien, and neo-dolphins that are everything you could want them to be. It's a wonderful story, with a stand up and cheer ending.

The second book, The Uplift War is the story of just one minor consequence of the earthlings discovery. Essentially the story of a counter-revolution, it's the triumph of low technology against high technology on an ecologically damaged world, of a band of Tymbrimi aliens, neo-chimps and humans against aliens who are really and truly alien. Told from the shifting perspectives of Tymbrimi, bad guy Jiburu, human and chimp, the story is clever, devious and captivating.

Brin's physicist training shines through his writing. But in Brin's hands the science is a means rather than an end. There's not the razzle-dazzle of the old pulps, or the machine gun pacing of, say, Ian Banks, but instead highly satisfying yarns with subtle themes, good plotting and strong characterizations. Of course the dolphins speak in haikus; how else would they talk?

This two in one volume has the Uplift Universe stories to start with. If the loose ends don't force you to read the Brightness Trilogy next, well, we _really_ don't like the same books. Highly recommended.

Excellent.......1998-11-06

Not much to say, other than these were excellent books. I would recommend them to any true fan of Science Fiction.

literally UpLifting!.......1998-07-04

I've placed an order for this remarkable book.

Although both 'Startide Rising' and 'The UpLift War' are stand-alone books - which means that one can read the series backwards, as have I at times, and still wonder who's going to survive, and WHY and HOW - they are magnificent reading one after another. The very Concept of up-lifting explains quite a bit - and leaves questions open for later books and disscusions. for example: only the Brin family likely knows why the Tymbrimi are marsupial humanoid elf-like beings - _can_ one up-lift a myth? are the Caltmour the dragons of legend?

So MANY questions. And only TWO ways to know the definitive answers:

1) read the books. 2) your name is David Brin!

A interesting version of the future........1998-03-05

Brin's best works together in one novel. These two books are what made Brin. 'The Postman' is bland compared to these. Genetic engineering at its best.

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Startide Rising
David Brin
Manufacturer: New York Bantam Books 1983.
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LQDLSG

Startide Rising (SFBC 50TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION EDITION)

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Startide Rising (SFBC 50TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION EDITION)
DAVID BRIN
Manufacturer: SFBC
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Binding: Hardcover

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THE SECOND BOOK IN THE UPLIFT UNIVERSE-AND A HUGO AND NEBULA AWARD WINNER-STARTIDE RISING MAY BE DAVID BRIN'S BEST KNOWN AND MOST LOVED WORK. THIS IS THE SFBC FIRST PRINTING, NOV.2006 COLLECTOR'S EDITION 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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STARTIDE RISING
David Brin
Manufacturer: Bantam Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000M7V2IA

3 Titles By David Brin - The Postman - Startide Rising - The Uplift War

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3 Titles By David Brin - The Postman - Startide Rising - The Uplift War
David Brin
Manufacturer: various
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3 massmarket paperback Titles By David Brin - The Postman - Startide Rising - The Uplift War

Earthclan (Startide Rising & The Uplift War)

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Earthclan (Startide Rising & The Uplift War)
David Brin
Manufacturer: Garden City, N.Y.: Nelson Doubleday, Inc. 1987
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NXE7DA

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Earthclan - Startide Rising The Uplift War
David Brin -
Manufacturer: Doubleday Publishing -
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PS2JCY

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Earthclan. Startide Rising. The Uplift War.

Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday Inc.
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ASIN: B000GQ9JVE

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Startide Rising

Manufacturer: Phantasia Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HTX1BY

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (New International Version)

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Great Bible for Devotional Time
A Journey for those with 20/20 Vision
The Journey, NIV
Very good if it is your first look at the BIble
An Excellent Seeker's Bible

The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (New International Version)

Manufacturer: Zondervan Publishing
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ASIN: 031092023X
Release Date: 1999-01-15

Book Description

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." -- Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV). The Journey is uniquely designed to help you discover the practical aspects of Christianity - and better understand God. Notes and insights are woven throughout the complete NIV Bible text and address key questions you may be asking about the Bible and its relevance today.
- Discovering God -- Addresses the many aspects of God's character.
-Addressing Questions -- Deals with some of your toughest questions.
-Strengthening Relationships -- Focuses on marriage, parenting, leadership, and social relationships.
- Reasons to Believe -- Answer the questions, "Why should I believe?"
- Knowing Yourself -- Helps you look at your own identity in the light of God's Word.
- Managing Resources -- Uncovers the Bible's most practical aspects.

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Great Bible for Devotional Time.......2005-08-15

I thoroughly enjoy reading the Journey Bible for my personal devotion time. I like the different type of paper used because it makes it easier to write notes, and mark and highlight passages. I also love the info boxes throughout the text. They are very insightful and informative. The Five Alive Reading is a wonderful reading plan for not only new bible readers but also for mature Christians. This bible is very special to me since it's the bible I use during my personal time with the Lord and I have so many insights recorded.

A Journey for those with 20/20 Vision.......2004-02-13

This study Bible has excellent commentary on why Christians believe and behave as they do. It encourages you to think on your own, and find your own answers in the scripture. I am now on my third copy of The Journey. My first two were loaned out, and I guess the loanees needed it more than they felt I did.

The New International Version (NIV) is the translation used, and it is a straight forward translation. However, the print is amazingly small. I could only read this in short segments. If you get eyestrain easily, you will need a magnifying glass.

The Journey, NIV.......2001-05-11

What a great Bible for seekers! This Bible is a subtle, yet provocitive study that lets you make your own decisions and leads you in the right direction. At first, I didn't consider myself a seeker, but I learned that anybody with the slightest spiritual calling should consider the question "Why seek God?"

Very good if it is your first look at the BIble.......2000-05-02

This is a excellent Bible. It is only the second Bible I read, but I was pleased. I am a skeptic wanting to learn more about the Christian look at God. I have belief in God and am not atheist, but am very unsure about any details.

This Bible has a clear language, and contans a lot of notes. You often feel you have a friend who knows more trying to explain things to you, they guess some of our questions.

Some notes tell modern stories, some give you advice, some others simply analyse things that are not as obvious as they seem.

The intro made me feel very comfortable and it states that you won't be pushed into anything, just read it and then see how you feel about it all.

If you are not a believer yet, this is the Bible for you.

I only wish I ordered the hardcover instead of the flimsy paperback. The ink also smells terribly, but when it comes to content, it is very well done.

An Excellent Seeker's Bible.......1999-05-28

"The Journey" is a very user-friendly NIV Bible that is particularly geared toward the seeker. The testimonies, insert boxes throughout and introductions for each new chapter bring the messages of the Bible into a contemporary context. These 'helpers' enhance the reader's understanding of key messages in the Bible and help guide the reader throughout. The personal stories at the end of each book remind the seeker that they 'aren't the only ones' and really personalize the experience of reading the Bible and understanding its potential in the world we live in today. I would recommend "The Journey" to every seeker and Christian alike.

Journey, The -- The Gospel of John New International Version

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A beautiful and intimate portrayal of the life of Jesus

Journey, The -- The Gospel of John New International Version
Zondervan
Manufacturer: Zondervan
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0310919517

Book Description

- Discovering God -- Addresses the many aspects of God's character. Addressing Questions -- Deals with some of your toughest questions. Strengthening Relationships -- Focuses on marriage, parenting, leadership, and social relationships. - Reasons to Believe -- Answer the questions, "Why should I believe?" - Knowing Yourself -- Helps you look at your own identity in the light of God's Word. - Managing Resources -- Uncovers the Bible's most practical aspects.

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A beautiful and intimate portrayal of the life of Jesus.......1999-09-27

The Gospel of John is to my mind to most lyrical and intimate of the stories of the life of Jesus in the New Testament. While the synoptic Gospels are equally powerful, the structure and presentation of John's Gospel is distinct in its view of the life of Christ and of the tenderness of God.

Journey - Study Bible For Spiritual Seekers - New International Version

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Journey - Study Bible For Spiritual Seekers - New International Version
Judson, Editor Poling
Manufacturer: Zondervan Publishing House
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ASIN: B000IYGEM6

New International Version of the Holy Bible - The Journey

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New International Version of the Holy Bible - The Journey
American Bible Society
Manufacturer: Zondervan Publishing House
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000MPR6R8

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