A mission to Mars. An unusual accident. The struggle of an astronaut to survive. These are the themes of the renowned science fiction novel, "The Martian." Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney was among the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he faces the reality that he might be the first person to die there. After a sandstorm forced his crew to evacuate, believing he was dead, Mark finds himself alone on Mars without any means to communicate with Earth about his survival. Even if he could contact them, his supplies would run out years before help could arrive. However, it's likely that malfunctions, the harsh environment, or a simple human error will end his life sooner. Equipped only with his intelligence, engineering skills, and a sharp sense of humor, Mark begins his relentless effort to stay alive. But will his ingenuity be enough to overcome the great challenges ahead? Reviews say: A highly entertaining book you devour quickly. Weir has created Watney as one of the most engaging, humorous, and resourceful characters in modern fiction. - Chicago Tribune Breathtaking... You’ll find yourself cheering for Watney, complaining about every obstacle, and laughing at his sarcastic humor. An exciting read. - Financial Times Brilliant... A celebration of human creativity, and the finest example of science fiction for many years to come... Utterly convincing. - Wall Street Journal Note that "The Martian" is a New York Times bestseller, translated into 20 languages with over two million copies sold. It was adapted into a major Hollywood movie.

Publishing house: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon Number of Pages : 455 Year of publication : 2016