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Adult/High School-This stand-alone sequel to As It Is on Mars (Tharsis, 2001) takes place six years later. Three survivors of two failed Mars missions, abandoned by Earth, have crafted a life for themselves in the Red Planet's Kasei Valley. Fortunately, one of them is a Zen master-surely one of the most unusual astronauts in all Mars fiction. Their knowledge of science and engineering is vital to their success, but equally important is their mental outlook: the level of risk is so great that any small misperception or personal weakness is likely to prove fatal to all. When Earth discovers that the three are alive and have discovered valuable resources, the U.S. and Europe both resolve to "rescue" them and take over their operation. The Europeans arrive first. When the Mars residents (now including two children) refuse to leave, a roller coaster of a micro-war ensues in which each side has several critical advantages and the balance repeatedly shifts. In the end, only those with the strength of character to overcome personal illusions and accept Mars "as it is" can prevail. This extraordinary tale balances hard science with character development; history, politics, and even romance also play important parts. Readers might well feel as though they have stood on Mars, seen its beauty, and experienced its dangers, and they will be impatient for the next entry in this outstanding saga.
Christine C. Menefee, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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An interesting tale of . . . conflict resulting from Martian explorers who don't want to come back to Earth. . . I recommend it. -- Webmaster's Book Review, Mars Society's What's New, March 03, 2003
Congratulations! ... Give Us This Mars has been selected for our annual list of [Top Forty] best selections for young adults -- Joyce Valenza, Chair, Pennsylvania School Library Association Media Selection and Review Committee, Young Adult Top Forty Lists 2003, Recommended Titles, May 11, 2004
Timely book ... Science fiction buffs and students interested in space travel will find this book exciting and insightful. Great read -- Donna Darmofal, Pennsylvania School Library Association, May 11, 2004
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Adult/High School-This stand-alone sequel to As It Is on Mars (Tharsis, 2001) takes place six years later. Three survivors of two failed Mars missions, abandoned by Earth, have crafted a life for themselves in the Red Planet's Kasei Valley. Fortunately, one of them is a Zen master-surely one of the most unusual astronauts in all Mars fiction. Their knowledge of science and engineering is vital to their success, but equally important is their mental outlook: the level of risk is so great that any small misperception or personal weakness is likely to prove fatal to all. When Earth discovers that the three are alive and have discovered valuable resources, the U.S. and Europe both resolve to "rescue" them and take over their operation. The Europeans arrive first. When the Mars residents (now including two children) refuse to leave, a roller coaster of a micro-war ensues in which each side has several critical advantages and the balance repeatedly shifts. In the end, only those with the strength of character to overcome personal illusions and accept Mars "as it is" can prevail. This extraordinary tale balances hard science with character development; history, politics, and even romance also play important parts. Readers might well feel as though they have stood on Mars, seen its beauty, and experienced its dangers, and they will be impatient for the next entry in this outstanding saga.
Christine C. Menefee, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
An interesting tale of . . . conflict resulting from Martian explorers who don't want to come back to Earth. . . I recommend it. -- Webmaster's Book Review, Mars Society's What's New, March 03, 2003
Congratulations! ... Give Us This Mars has been selected for our annual list of [Top Forty] best selections for young adults -- Joyce Valenza, Chair, Pennsylvania School Library Association Media Selection and Review Committee, Young Adult Top Forty Lists 2003, Recommended Titles, May 11, 2004
Timely book ... Science fiction buffs and students interested in space travel will find this book exciting and insightful. Great read -- Donna Darmofal, Pennsylvania School Library Association, May 11, 2004
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Leaf Valley, Kasei Valley, Stem Gap, Don Carruthers, Elbow Plain, Mission Control, Hazard Valley, Sheila Bell, Captain Derk, Claude Bertrand, Astrid Larsson, John Erway, Emma Grant, Snakepit Crack, Tip Canyon, Jurgen Eindorf, Mount Tip, Jose Montoya, Denise Lavoisier, Richard Derk, United States, Chiselhead Mountain, Outlook Shelf, European Space Agency, European Union New!
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- As It Is On Mars by Thomas W. Cronin in Front Matter
- Studies in Economics and Business: the European Union (Studies in economics & business) by Brian Hill on page 207
- Face to Face by A. Louise Hill on page 27
- European Union (Aspects of Britain) by HMSO Books on page 139
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