Selected Essays on Enchantress from the Stars and More

Sylvia Engdahl

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Ad Stellae Books
04 May 2022

Science: general issues; Space science; Clairvoyance & precognition; Psychic powers & psychic phenomena

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"This book consists of essays by the author of Enchantress from the Stars selected from her collections Reflections on Enchantress from the Stars and Other Essays, From This Green Earth: Essays on Looking Outward, and The Future of Being Human and Other Essays, which are available only as ebooks. Because of their length these collections cannot be issued as paperbacks at reasonable prices, so this short sampler has been produced for the benefit of readers whohave a strong preference for print books. It contains no new essays.

The lead essay ""Reflections on Enchantress from the Stars"" deals with issues that the author feels readers of the novel should be aware of. The other essays in this book are about subjects relevant to the story such as the importance of space exploratiom, outlook toward the future, and the reality of psi powers. They include:

Reflections on Enchantress from the Stars

Perspective on the Future: The Quest of Space Age Young People

Faith as the Focus of Children of the Star

Update on the Critical Stage: The Far Side of Evil's Relevance Today

A Response to Some Reactions to Journey Between Worlds

Space and Human Survival

Breaking Out from Earth's Shell

Why There Will Never Be an Interplanetary War

The Role of Psi in Human Affairs

The Roots of Disbelief in Human Mind Powers

Transhumanism Is a Dead End

Why I Don't Read Much Science Fiction"

By: Sylvia Engdahl
Imprint: Ad Stellae Books
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 132g
ISBN: 9798985853285
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 04 May 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active