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9780595170494: 2098: One Hundred Odyssey
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ISBN 10: 0595170498 ISBN 13: 9780595170494
Editorial: iUniverse, 2001

Sinopsis

The year is 2098. The landscape has changed, with the U.S. East Coast obliterated by atomic warheads; St. Louis is now the Capitol. Geo-political power has changed the world into five associated nations, with much power vested in the United Nations and The World Bank.Tremendous advances have been made in science, transportation, medicine, genetics, robotics, space travel, and other disciplines. Cars travel on computer/satellite controlled highways. Air travel from the U.S. to China takes but a few hours. People can live almost forever, as ones brain can be scanned into a new host body.This is the background upon which four Cal-Tech graduates, John, Jan, Joe, and James, embark from Salinas, CA to the Capitol of St. Louis to help their harassed Madam President Hightower. They become involved in international intrigue that takes them to Mexico and China, and space travel to the moon and Mars. A beautiful Chinese spy, a presidents slimy husband, a charming prince and others bring love, assassination, and salvation.As much as things change, they remain the same.

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Reseña del editor

The year is 2098. The landscape has changed, with the U.S. East Coast obliterated by atomic warheads; St. Louis is now the Capitol. Geo-political power has changed the world into five associated nations, with much power vested in the United Nations and The World Bank.Tremendous advances have been made in science, transportation, medicine, genetics, robotics, space travel, and other disciplines. Cars travel on computer/satellite controlled highways. Air travel from the U.S. to China takes but a few hours. People can live almost forever, as ones brain can be scanned into a new host body.This is the background upon which four Cal-Tech graduates, John, Jan, Joe, and James, embark from Salinas, CA to the Capitol of St. Louis to help their harassed Madam President Hightower. They become involved in international intrigue that takes them to Mexico and China, and space travel to the moon and Mars. A beautiful Chinese spy, a presidents slimy husband, a charming prince and others bring love, assassination, and salvation.As much as things change, they remain the same.

Biografía del autor

Captain/Dr. Bruce is a retired U.S. Navy officer. His last position was Pacific Fleet Dental Officer. Since retirement, Dr. Bruce has pursued sculpting, writing, and golf. His sculpture has been shown in San Diego, San Francisco and Honolulu. His writing began as a hobby that became a passion. This is his third book, preceded by Gentle Dragon and Power Vortex.Captain Bruce lives with his family in Carmel, CA.

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Editorial
iUniverse
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0595170498
ISBN 13 
9780595170494
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
268
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