Foundation

As the Galactic Empire faces the end of its thousands years reign, a plan is created to preserve humanity on a remote planet that is intended to become a place of refuge and learning. However, this fledgling community finds itself facing cosmic challenges as it appears that the final hope for humans will be either destroyed by facing the opposition or obliterated by submitting to barbarian rule.

This first book in the masterful and award-winning trilogy by Isaac Asimov, Foundation is a science fiction adventure that will capture both readers who love this genre and those who are new to it. With the author's ability to explain scientific ideas while relying on historical civilizations to create his futuristic world, Foundation explores many big questions while also delighting through unforgettable conflicts and characters.