--- product_id: 131461075 title: "The Fifth Science" price: "£18.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/131461075-the-fifth-science store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Fifth Science **Price:** £18.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fifth Science - **How much does it cost?** £18.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/131461075-the-fifth-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Galactic Human Empire was built atop four sciences: logic, physics, psychology, and sociology. Standing on those pillars, humans spent 100,000 years spreading out into the galaxy: warring, exploring, partying — the usual. Then there was the fifth science. And that killed the empire stone dead. The Fifth Science is a collection of 12 stories, beginning at the start of the Galactic Human Empire and following right through to its final days. We’ll see some untypical things along the way, meet some untypical folk: galactic lighthouses from the distant future, alien tombs from the distant past, murderers, emperors, archaeologists and drunks; mad mathematicians attempting to wake the universe itself up.And when humans have fallen back into savagery, when the secrets of space folding and perfect wisdom are forgotten, we’ll attend the empire’s deathbed, hold its hand as it goes. Unfortunately that may well only be the beginning. Review: Get this book. A great read by a true master. - After discovering the inspirational content creator on YouTube, I sampled some of his writings and was compelled to dig deeper. What a gift we’ve all been given. I don’t typically write reviews, but if this is a sign for someone to nudge them towards taking a the plunge into supporting the man who is this creative, then I feel justified. I will definitely be getting the rest of his works! Such a mind this fellow has! I hope that his creativity will bring him the means to keep on creating great things. We need more of this in our world. His stories can be taken alone, but nicely tie together the timeline of that universe. He is easily read, and delivers so well you can envision his words come to life like a movie in your mind. Help keep this guy going! If you doubt his talents, be sure to check him out on YouTube. Profound, witty, sarcastic, educated, well spoken, hilarious, inspiring, touching. He may just turn into your next stalking target - he’s that good! I just want to pull a Cathy Bates on him and keep him for my very own. Lol. Review: Excellent graphic novel with interesting ideas. - This novel provides an exciting and thought-provoking look into the future of science. The author does a great job of imagining new technologies and their potential impact on society. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging, making it a fast-paced and enjoyable read. The scientific concepts are explained in a way that is easy to understand, even for those with little background in the field. Overall, this book is a great read for anyone interested in science and its future possibilities. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #110,469 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,162 in Short Stories (Books) #6,808 in Science Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,288 Reviews | ## Images ![The Fifth Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OPJ7+h5bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get this book. A great read by a true master. *by G***T on October 22, 2021* After discovering the inspirational content creator on YouTube, I sampled some of his writings and was compelled to dig deeper. What a gift we’ve all been given. I don’t typically write reviews, but if this is a sign for someone to nudge them towards taking a the plunge into supporting the man who is this creative, then I feel justified. I will definitely be getting the rest of his works! Such a mind this fellow has! I hope that his creativity will bring him the means to keep on creating great things. We need more of this in our world. His stories can be taken alone, but nicely tie together the timeline of that universe. He is easily read, and delivers so well you can envision his words come to life like a movie in your mind. Help keep this guy going! If you doubt his talents, be sure to check him out on YouTube. Profound, witty, sarcastic, educated, well spoken, hilarious, inspiring, touching. He may just turn into your next stalking target - he’s that good! I just want to pull a Cathy Bates on him and keep him for my very own. Lol. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent graphic novel with interesting ideas. *by J***Z on January 12, 2023* This novel provides an exciting and thought-provoking look into the future of science. The author does a great job of imagining new technologies and their potential impact on society. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging, making it a fast-paced and enjoyable read. The scientific concepts are explained in a way that is easy to understand, even for those with little background in the field. Overall, this book is a great read for anyone interested in science and its future possibilities. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Philosophy and Adventure *by J***R on April 4, 2025* It’s dense. But not in that scientific way. In the way of events that occur over millions of years. It intertwines and at times feels disconnected. It’s poetic and honest. Whimsical and sometimes downright magical. New sciences are established and philosophies that breed passion and life. At times it’s difficult to follow the thread, these stories that follow a loose guideline over the future history of an intergalactic empire. So many events occur that you’ll be inspired to keep reading, as I did over 4 days. I enjoyed every second of it, but felt there was a lot of hand waving for some of the mechanisms involved, as is often natural when discussing far future technologies. But it was *fun* Exurb1a has something special that allows him to piece together the remnants of what it means to be human, aiding us in connecting in that deeper, bigger picture way. Of all his novels so far, this is the one that made me feel that the most. 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