{"product_id":"star-trek-101-a-practical-guide-to-who-what-where-and-why-9780743497237","title":"Star Trek 101: A Practical Guide to Who, What, Where, and Why","description":"In the future, a heroic captain and his crew explore the Galaxy in a really fast spacecraft. The crew's standing orders are: \u003cbr\u003e \"...to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.\"(TM) \u003cbr\u003e Simple, straightforward -- that's \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e.(R) So what's all the fuss? Why do news crews always seem to find someone, somewhere dressed up in a \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e costume? What could be so interesting to so many people? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eStar Trek 101\u003c\/i\u003e is the answer. You'll learn just a little about the heroes (Captain Kirk believes that man wasn't meant to live in paradise), the villains (Klingons have a thirst for conquest), and the important aliens (Vulcans live their lives by logic). In the handy recaps for all things \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover that the television shows and movies run the gamut from action-adventure to comedy. Just want to sample? The ten essential episodes are offered for your consideration. \u003ci\u003eStar Trek 101\u003c\/i\u003e is a quick primer of the television shows and movies that carry the \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErdmann, Terry J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Terry J. Erdmann (with Paula M. Block) have jointly written two previous Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ebook novellas: \u003ci\u003eRules of Accusation\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLust's Latinum Lost (and Found)\u003c\/i\u003e. Their most recent nonfiction work, \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth: The Ultimate Visual History\u003c\/i\u003e, was the recipient of the Independent Publisher Book Awards' 2017 bronze medal for best coffee table book. They also are the co-authors of the nonfiction titles \u003ci\u003eStar Trek Costumes: Five Decades of Fashion from the Final Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek The Original Topps Trading Card Series\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek The Next Generation 365\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek The Original Series 365\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of Star Trek Insurrection\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magic of Tribbles\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eStar Trek: Action!\u003c\/i\u003e Their additional titles include \u003ci\u003eMonk: The Official Episode Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 4400 Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. During his lengthy career in film publicity, Terry authored \u003ci\u003eThe Last Samurai Official Companion\u003c\/i\u003e. They live in Southern Oregon with their two collies, Shadow and Mandy.","brand":"Star Trek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917831770386,"sku":"9780743497237","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb271c44-512b-4d38-a588-8dace2123664.jpg?v=1738871071","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/star-trek-101-a-practical-guide-to-who-what-where-and-why-9780743497237","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}