The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells first serialized in 1897 in the UK by Pearson's Magazine and in the US by Cosmopolitan magazine. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897,it is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race.The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. At the time of publication, it was classified as a scientific romance, like Wells' earlier novel The Time Machine. The War of the Worlds has been both popular (having never been out of print) and influential, spawning half a dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, various comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors. It has even influenced the work of scientists, notably Robert Goddard, who (inspired by the book) invented both the liquid fueled rocket and multistage rocket, which resulted in the Apollo 11 moon landing 55 years later. This is the granddaddy of all alien invasion stories, first published by H.G. Wells in 1898. The novel begins ominously, as the lone voice of a narrator tells readers that "No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's..." Things then progress from a series of seemingly mundane reports about odd atmospheric disturbances taking place on Mars to the arrival of Martians just outside of London. At first the Martians seem laughable, hardly able to move in Earth's comparatively heavy gravity even enough to raise themselves out of the pit created when their spaceship landed. But soon the Martians reveal their true nature as death machines 100-feet tall rise up from the pit and begin laying waste to the surrounding land. Wells quickly moves the story from the countryside to the evacuation of London itself and the loss of all hope as England's military suffers defeat after defeat. With horror his narrator describes how the Martians suck the blood from living humans for sustenance, and how it's clear that man is not being conquered so much a corralled.

In an apocalyptic future, a family flees the crumbling city of San Francisco and encounters an alien presence behind the charismatic preacher who is organizing a 'solution' to the chaos that rules their world

In a story told by the actor who played 'Q' in the popular TV series, the mischievous super-being joins forces with his nemesis, Captain Picard, to save the universe from the Maelstrom, a metaphysical whirlpool of apocalyptic dimension that is devouring time and space. Book available. Read by John de Lancie.

In an original audiobook, two of Star Trek's most popular characters convene for two hours of adventure and banter.

The audio-only sequel to Spock vs. Q has Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie reprising their characters for another round of adventure and banter.

In a story told by the actor who played 'Q' in the popular TV series, the mischievous super-being joins forces with his nemesis, Captain Picard, to save the universe from the Maelstrom, a metaphysical whirlpool of apocalyptic dimension that is devouring time and space. Reprint.

Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie reprise their roles as Mr. Spock and the enigmatic Q in a all-star dramatization that follows Spock and Q as they debate the fate of the human race, while an asteroid races toward an impending collision with Earth.

In an apocalyptic future, a family flees the crumbling city of San Francisco and encounters an alien presence behind the charismatic preacher who is organizing a 'solution' to the chaos that rules their world

Leonard Nimoy, John de Lancie, and an all-star cast bring to life H. G. Wells's classic novel about a mad scientist who falls victim to his own genius. Book available.

A mad scientist falls victim to his own genius.

Leonard Nimoy, John de Lancie, and an all-star cast bring together Verne's classic adventure that follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew, and their expedition into the very heart of the planet, in a production that includes sound effects and music. Book available.

In a remake of the classic radio drama, horrifying life forms emerge from a strange object in a New Jersey farmer's field, marking the beginning of an invasion from Mars.

Dramatic dialogue featuring actor John DeLancie reprising his role as 'Q' and a full cast brings to life the enigmatic culture of the Borg, in a dramatic science fiction adventure based on the the Star Trek interactive CD-ROM.

In stories from 'Star Trek: the Next Generation,' Geordi reencounters an old love, Deanna helps Dr. Crusher come to terms with advancing age, and Captain Picard must face Q once again