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Higher Education

Jerry Pournelle

3.6/5 ( ratings)

When a misfired practical joke gets him kicked out of school, Rick Luban thinks he has nowhere to go but down. Instead, he gets a second chance--and a whole new life--when he signs up for a career in asteroid mining.

But life in space proves more challenging than Rick expected. Competition is intense and the harsh realties of space allow no room for error. On his way to a brighter future, Rick faces ever more demanding tests, as well as the very real dangers of sabotage and murder.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Tor Books

Release: April 15, 1997

ISBN: 0812538900

ISBN 13: 9780812538908

Higher Education

Jerry Pournelle

3.6/5 ( ratings)

When a misfired practical joke gets him kicked out of school, Rick Luban thinks he has nowhere to go but down. Instead, he gets a second chance--and a whole new life--when he signs up for a career in asteroid mining.

But life in space proves more challenging than Rick expected. Competition is intense and the harsh realties of space allow no room for error. On his way to a brighter future, Rick faces ever more demanding tests, as well as the very real dangers of sabotage and murder.

Language: English

Pages: 288

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Tor Books

Release: April 15, 1997

ISBN: 0812538900

ISBN 13: 9780812538908

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