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Condizione: Good. This Scepter'd Isle.

Condizione: Good. Pity the poor aliens who have to deal with those inexplicable creatures known as - humans.

Condizione: Good. REDEMPTION AT TRINITY The Rim rebellion was glorious?and doomed from the start. Brilliant Rim Confederation Navy spaceship captain Jared Clement scuttled his career and professional life by joining the rebels against the overwhelming force of the 5 Suns Alliance. The rebel cause was just. That didn?t matter. Ten years later, Clement regrets nothing ? and would prefer to be left alone to his thoughts and drink. But a new chance to command a ship of incredible potential is thrust in his lap?humanity?s first truly faster-than-light vessel. The destination: Trinity, a newly discovered star system where strange signs of possible spacefarers may lead to humanity?s first alien encounter. Or to interstellar war. Humanity is on the brink of a new age, and everything depends on one crusty starship captain, his gritty crew, and the Beauregard, a ship that was never meant to wage war turned into a weapon-bristling battleship that will either propel humanity to ultimate destruction or into a new starfaring age of exploration and conflict. And along the way, a noble lost cause?one Captain Jared Clement?may finally get his revenge. And find his redemption. About Trinity: ?[A] rousing. . . far-future tale, taking hard-drinking former Rim Confederacy Navy Capt. Jared Clement of the gunship Beauregard into a whopper of a galactic confrontation. . . . [with] Clement?s rebirth as an idealistic military commander, leading to breathless Horatio Hornblower?type ship-to-ship action updated into a Star Trek?like environment. . . [with] plenty of fun, derring-do, and even some tension-relieving fraternization will keep readers invested in Clement and crew. This is an entertaining escape from the here and now.??Publishers Weekly About Dave Bara: ? . . fun, fast, and proper science fiction, where the stakes are big and things matter.??New York Times best-selling author Simon R. Green on Dave Bara?s Lightship Chronicles Series ?This energetic mélange of tried-and-true elements?futuristic jargon, military and romantic tactics, and multiple levels of skullduggery?easily grabs the reader?s attention; more impressive is that Bara?s story holds that attention all the way to the end.? ?Publishers Weekly on The Lightship Chronicles Series ?Bara manages to ramp up the depth and complexity of his world while retaining that sense of excitement, suspense, and adventure.? ?Barnes & Noble Sci Fi & Fantasy Blog.…

Condizione: Good. Carrera's held off his enemies coming by sea from the north, dealing the naval and amphibious forces of the Zhong Empire a stinging defeat.  The Zhong won't soon forget the blood-stained waters and the heaped up bodies on the shores of Balboa's Isla Real.

Condizione: Good. ADVENTURE BEYOND THE STARS Jayce Artan is a dock rat on a poor fringe world where he takes every job he can and prize-fights to earn enough money to get off world. When he?s hired to guide a boat crewed by an interstellar mafia, he comes face to face with an ancient power?the Veil?that was pivotal to a civil war that ended decades ago. Jayce is "Attuned" to this power and was almost killed by agents of the dead and defeated Tyrant who nearly enslaved the galaxy. He?s rescued by an Adept of the Paragon order, warrior scholars that study the power and seek to keep any from upsetting the balance that keeps all life in order. Jayce is given the chance to journey beyond the Veil and into another dimension where he can claim a stone of immense power and return it to base reality and wield it as a weapon against the Tyrant. The world beyond the Veil is nothing like what Jayce knows, and he?ll be opposed by insidious evil, self-doubt, and sabotage from the very people who are supposed to help him. While beyond the Veil, Jayce learns that a Conjunction is nigh, an event that could sunder the galaxy if evil forces succeed. Jayce must claim a Veil stone deep in the other dimension before the Tyrant?s agents can beat him to the prize.…

Condizione: Good. SAVE THE SOLAR SYSTEM FROM THE ULTIMATE COLLAPSE In the eighth decade of the Queendom of Sol, three commodities rule the day. The first is wellstone, a form of programmable matter capable of emulating almost any substance. The second is collapsium, a deadly crystal composed of miniature black holes, vital for the transmission of information and matter?including humans?throughout the Solar System. The third is the bitter rivalry between Her Majesty's top scientists. Bruno de Towaji, famed lover and statesman, dreams of building an arc de fin, an almost mythical device capable of probing the farthest reaches of spacetime. Marlon Sykes, de Towaji's rival in both love and science, is meanwhile hard at work on a vast telecommunications project whose first step is the construction of a ring of collapsium around the Sun. But when a ruthless saboteur attacks the Ring Collapsiter and sends it falling into the Sun, the two scientists must put aside personal animosity and combine their prodigious intellects to prevent the destruction of the Solar System?and every living thing within it. About The Collapsium: ?Ingenious and witty . . . as if Terry Pratchett at his zaniest and Larry Niven at his best had collaborated.??Booklist "Fresh and imaginative.  From a plausible yet startling invention, McCarthy follows the logical lines of sight, building in parallel the technological and societal innovations."?Science Fiction Weekly "The future as McCarthy sees it is a wondrous place." ?Publishers Weekly "[McCarthy] studs his narrative with far-out scientific concepts. . . . He certainly has a sense of humor."?The New York Times ?An ingenious yarn with challenging ideas, well-handled technical details, and plenty of twists and turns.??Kirkus.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The future of cybernetic warfare. Robosoldiers. They take many forms, from disembodied AI to humanlike androids and more. But at their cores beat the cybernetic hearts of warriors! In these stories of hard military SF, you will journey to the battlefields of tomorrow with the veterans who have been there and the researchers developing the next phase of battle and get a glimpse into the future of warfare. New stories from David Drake, Richard Fox, Weston Ochse, Martin L. Shoemaker, T.C. McCarthy, Brad R. Torgersen, and more! Contributors: M.T. Reiten Martin L. Shoemaker Doug Beason Richard Fox Sean Patrick Hazlett Monalisa Foster Phillip Pournelle Weston Ochse David Drake T.C. McCarthy Brad R. Torgersen Stephen Lawson Philip Kramer About the contributors: ?[P]rose as cold and hard as the metal alloy of a tank . . . rivals Crane and Remarque . . .??Chicago Sun-Times on David Drake ?Brad Torgersen can write something technical and complex, yet still give it real emotional depth. He's one of the most talented authors I've ever read.??Larry Correia on Brad R. Torgersen ?A well written novel that makes you consider the costs of war in very personal terms.? ?SF Signal on T.C. McCarthy ?Shoemaker's story of an artificial life coming to terms with its own emotional world finds its place among the long and varied tradition of explorations of robot?human relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read.??Booklist on Martin L. Shoemaker.…

Condizione: Very Good. TODAY Mildred has Alzheimer's. As memories fade, she acquires the aid of a full-time android to assist her in everyday life. Carey. Carey takes care of Mildred, but its true mission is to fill in the gaps in Mildred?s past. To bring yesterday into today by becoming a copy. But not merely a copy of a physical person. A copy from the inside out. I AM After Mildred passes, Carey must find a new purpose. For a time, that purpose is Mildred?s family. To keep them safe from harm. To be of service. There is Paul Owens, the overworked scientist and business leader. Susan Owens, the dedicated teacher. And Millie, a curious little girl who will grow up alongside her android best friend. And Carey will grow up with her. Carey cannot age. But Carey can change. CAREY Carey struggles. Carey seeks to understand life?s challenges. Carey makes its own path. Carey must learn to live. To grow. To care. To survive. To be. Praise for Today I Am Carey: "Kindness, love, and compassion make Carey an empathetic character through which to view Shoemaker's complex, beautiful world."?Publishers Weekly ? . . takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, coming of age, and ultimately life itself. . . . Carey?s development as a character is fascinating. VERDICT This exploration of artificial life in the vein of Isaac Asimov?s I, Robot provides fresh insight into the human experience.??Library Journal  ?Shoemaker's story of an artificial life coming to terms with its own emotional world finds its place among the long and varied tradition of explorations of robot?human relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read.??Booklist "Martin Shoemaker proves conclusively that while a science fiction novel must have the trappings of science fiction, it is at its strongest when it is about people, even an artificial (but emotional) person named Carey."?Mike Resnick ?A dazzling ride through the near future. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I?ve never seen anything remotely like it.??Jack McDevitt ?Martin Shoemaker is a rare writer who can handle the challenges of dealing with future technology while touching the human heart. This is a must-read!"?David Farland, New York Times Best-selling Author ?Carey is one of the most delightful robots to come along in a while, and Today I Am Carey is a fine addition to science fiction?s century-long conversation about our mechanical servants.??Analog "Today I Am Carey is a rare thought-provoking novel"?The Daily News of Galveston County ?.this book is like an onion. As time passes, the world expands from the center, the core of the onion, moving from layer to layer, new stratum larger than the last. Each richly detailed?Recommended for fans of Asimov, classic science fiction, and anyone who just enjoys a well-told tale.??Future Science Fiction Digest (Recommended fot book fo the Month)  Praise for the work of Martin L. Shoemaker: "Martin Shoemaker?s ?Black Orbit? is a more conventional Analog adventure, and a very good example of such . . . a really solid story." ? Rich Horton, Locus Online "['Bookmark'] is an exceptional example of how to discuss deep moral and philosophical issues while maintaining a tight narrative that brings the reader along. This story will be added to the required readings for my SF classes."?Robert L. Turner III, Tangent Online.…

Condizione: Fair. The Two Worlds.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The future of cybernetic warfare. Robosoldiers. They take many forms, from disembodied AI to humanlike androids and more. But at their cores beat the cybernetic hearts of warriors! In these stories of hard military SF, you will journey to the battlefields of tomorrow with the veterans who have been there and the researchers developing the next phase of battle and get a glimpse into the future of warfare. New stories from David Drake, Richard Fox, Weston Ochse, Martin L. Shoemaker, T.C. McCarthy, Brad R. Torgersen, and more! Contributors: M.T. Reiten Martin L. Shoemaker Doug Beason Richard Fox Sean Patrick Hazlett Monalisa Foster Phillip Pournelle Weston Ochse David Drake T.C. McCarthy Brad R. Torgersen Stephen Lawson Philip Kramer About the contributors: ?[P]rose as cold and hard as the metal alloy of a tank . . . rivals Crane and Remarque . . .??Chicago Sun-Times on David Drake ?Brad Torgersen can write something technical and complex, yet still give it real emotional depth. He's one of the most talented authors I've ever read.??Larry Correia on Brad R. Torgersen ?A well written novel that makes you consider the costs of war in very personal terms.? ?SF Signal on T.C. McCarthy ?Shoemaker's story of an artificial life coming to terms with its own emotional world finds its place among the long and varied tradition of explorations of robot?human relations. . . . Recommended for any reader, genre or otherwise, looking for a pleasant and engaging read.??Booklist on Martin L. Shoemaker.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. What if our legends are older than we think?  All the Stone Age has left behind are rocks and bones; all other materials have rotted away, leaving no trace.  But what if ?cave men? never existed, and the Stone Age was a time of great sophistication still preserved in our oldest stories? In a brilliant and dangerous brain hacking experiment, Harv Leonel and Tara Mukherjee are about to discover entire lifetimes of human memory coded in our genes, and reveal ancient legends ? from knights and trolls, to flood myths, to the birth of humanity itself ? that are as real as they are deadly. Before disaster erased the coastlines and river valleys of the Antediluvian age?before the Flood?men and women struggled and yearned and innovated in a world of savage contrasts into which Harv and Tara are thrust, unprepared.  Will their science be enough to save them? About Wil McCarthy: "McCarthy is an entertaining, intelligent, amusing writer, with Heinlein's knack for breakneck plotting and, at the same time, Clarke's thoughtfulness."?Booklist ??Imagination really is the only limit.???The New York Times ?The future as McCarthy sees it is a wondrous place.??Publishers Weekly "A bright light on the SF horizon.??David Brin  ?Wil McCarthy demonstrates that he has a sharp intelligence, a galaxy-spanning imagination, and the solid scientific background to make it all work.??Connie Willis  ?In nearly every passage, we get another slice of the science of McCarthy?s construction, and a deeper sense of danger and foreboding. McCarthy develops considerable tension.??San Diego Union-Tribune ?An ingenious yarn with challenging ideas, well-handled technical details, and plenty of twists and turns.??Kirkus.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. It has become clear to both the Jao and their human and Lleix partners that if they are going to defeat the Ekhat who have been terrorizing the galaxy for eons, they need more allies. To that end, Preceptor Ronz, guardian of Earth and greatest living strategist of the Jao, has harnessed the energy of Earth's humans to create and send out an exploration fleet under the command of Caitlin Kralik. But after a long search, all the expedition has found are dead worlds and now-extinct intelligent species slaughtered by the genocidal Ekhat. Do they continue to search down the galactic arm in which Earth and the Jao worlds lie, or do they make an astounding leap in another direction? With friends like Gabe Tully, Tamt, Wrot and Caewithe Miller supporting her, Caitlin makes her decision. Meanwhile, the Ekhat, as murderous and destructive as they have always been, have a new generation of leaders growing into power who are even more implacable than those who have gone before them. The Ekhat have not forgotten the Jao, nor the damage they have done over the years to the Ekhat purpose. It's up to the Jao-Human-Lleix confederation and the new allies they make to survive the onslaught and turn the tables on the Ekhat. About Jao Empire series entry #2 The Course of Empire by Eric Flint & K.D. Wentworth: ?The action is fast and furious . . . a trimphant story . . . ??The Midwest Book Review ?Building to an exhilarating conclusion, this book cries out for a sequel.??Publishers Weekly About Eric Flint?s best-selling Ring of Fire series: ??reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis ???Publishers Weekly ??each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat?terrific.??Midwest Book Review ?[C]ombines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination.??Library Journal The Jao Empire Series The Course of Empire The Crucible of Empire The Span of Empire.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. NO BATTLE PLAN SURVIVES CONTACT WITH THE ENEMY Everyone has a different war. For some in the UN Peacekeeping mission to Grainne, the struggle is just to survive. For others, it's to remain sane, or keep one's friends and comrades physically and mentally intact. When the rules of engagement are in constant flux, and orders are unclear or based on false information, just getting back inside the fence can be an accomplishment. For the rebels of the Freehold of Grainne, they must form an organized force from the shattered remnants of their military, and from grimly determined, but underequipped and outnumbered insurgents. Their war is for their very way of life. They'll do everything and anything to stop this invasion, using whatever means are available. They mean to make the enemy suffer. Quod vulnera curare potes. ?Because physical wounds heal.? Contributors Jamie Ibson Jonathan D. Green Kevin J. Anderson and Kevin Ikenberry Michael Z. Williamson Jessica Schlenker Jaime DiNote Will McCaskey Justin Watson J.F. Holmes and Jason Cordova Christopher DiNote and Philip Wohlrab About Freehold: Resistance: ? . . a rousing collection . . . this anthology will be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys military fiction.? ?James W. Rawles, New York Times best-selling author and creator of SurvivalBlog Praise for Forged in Blood: ?The anthology celebrates soldiers and their tools. . . . Most of all, it celebrates warriors and the stuff that makes them so?the mettle more than the metal.??Tangent ?Fans of combat science fiction will find this collection irresistible . . . an entertaining and engaging book.??The Galveston County Daily News About Michael Z. Williamson: ?A fast-paced, compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.??Kliatt ?Williamson's military expertise is impressive.??SFReviews Novels of Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe: Freehold series Freehold The Weapon The Rogue Contact with Chaos Angeleyes Freehold: Forged in Blood Freehold: Resistance Ripple Creek series Better to Beg Forgiveness . . . Do Unto Others . . .  When Diplomacy Fails . . . Standalone A Long Time Until Now.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Rhian, a girl from the Welsh valleys on the run from tragedy and herself, finds a new home in the modern East End of London, where the world's largest financial center spins a web of money and power from glistening towers of chrome and glass.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. VOLUME #2 IN A STERLING COLLECTION OF STORIES FROM LEGENDARY HARD SCIENCE FICTION MASTER BEN BOVA. Selected stories from Bova's amazing career at the center of science fiction and space advocacy. He is the creator of the New York Times best-selling Grand.

Condizione: Good. Angie Kaneshiro never planned to be a spy. She was a veteran of the Freehold Forces of Grainne, and was now a tramp freighter crew-woman who hadn?t set foot on the dirt of a world in ten years. Angie was free, and that was the way she liked it.  Then the war with Earth started. One thing Angie knew was human space. She knew where the UN troops garrisoned, the methods they used to scan and chip their own to control them. Even better, she had a mental map of the access conduits, the dive bars, and the make-out cubbies people used to get around restrictions. The UN forces may hold most of the stations, the docks, and the jump points, but now the Freehold of Grainne has its own lethal weapon. The Intelligence branch sends a freighter crewed with Blazers, special forces troops. All Angie has to do is lead them through the holes. Responsibility for the explosions and wreckage will be theirs. But war is complicated, and even the most unwilling of heroes can be forged in its crucible. About A Long Time Until Now: ?[A] classic story of survival. They may not like each other, but must depend upon each other. Williamson shows how they pull together to create a solid society . . . outstanding entertainment. Each character is different and fully developed. Even those you may dislike seem worth caring about . . . [G]rabs readers from the beginning and keep them reading to the end.??Galveston County Daily News About Michael Z. Williamson: ?A fast-paced, compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.??Kliatt ?Williamson's military expertise is impressive.??SF Reviews Novels of Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe: Freehold series Freehold The Weapon The Rogue Contact with Chaos Angeleyes Ripple Creek series Better to Beg Forgiveness . . . Do Unto Others . . .  When Diplomacy Fails . . . Standalone A Long Time Until Now.…

Condizione: Good. Accountant turned professional monster hunter, Owen Zastava Pitt, managed to stop the nefarious Old One's invasion plans last year, but as a result made an enemy out of one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Now an evil death cult wants to capture Owen in order to gain the favor of the great Old Ones.…

Condizione: Fair. Once A Hero.

Condizione: Good.

Condizione: Good. Offers a collection of tales.

Condizione: Good. For really tough jobs, Emperor Colin, is your man. The only person in the galaxy ever to stop the genocidal Achuutani, he resurrected an empire that died 45,000 years ago. But the rest of the galaxy better brace itself, because his progeny are on the way. Not that Sean and Harriet aren't nice kids; it's just that they've had a bad day.…

Condizione: Good. It?s been five years since a cosmic incident known as The Ring of Fire transported the modern day town of Grantville, West Virginia, through time and space to 17th century Europe. The course of world history has been forever altered. And Mother Russia is no exception. Inspired by the American up-timers? radical notion that all people are created equal, Russian serfs are rebelling. The entire village of Poltz, led by blacksmith Stefan Andreevich, pulls up stakes to make a run for freedom. Meanwhile, Czar Mikhail has escaped house arrest, with the aid of up-time car mechanic Bernie Zeppi, his Russian associates?and a zeppelin. The czar makes his way to the village of Ufa. There he intends to set up a government-in-exile. It is to Ufa that the serfs of Poltz are heading, as well. The path is dangerous?for the serfs as well as the czar. They face great distances and highwaymen. But the worst threat are those in the aristocracy who seek to crush the serfs and execute the czar in a bid to drive any hope for Russian freedom under their Parisian-crafted boot heels. But the Russians of 1637 have taken inspiration from their up-timer counterparts. And it could be that a new wind of liberty is about to blow three centuries early?and change Mother Russia forever. About 1636: The Kremlin Games: ??a well-constructed plot filled with satisfying measures of comedy, romance, political intrigue, and action.??Publishers Weekly About 1635: A Parcel of Rogues: "The 20th volume in this popular, fast-paced alternative history series follows close on the heels of the events in The Baltic War, picking up with the protagonists in London, including sharpshooter Julie Sims. This time the 20th-century transplants are determined to prevent the rise of Oliver Cromwell and even have the support of King Charles."?Library Journal About 1634: The Galileo Affair: "A rich, complex alternate history with great characters and vivid action. A great read and an excellent book."?David Drake "Gripping . . . depicted with power!"?Publishers Weekly About Eric Flint's Ring of Fire series: ?This alternate history series is . . . a landmark???Booklist ?[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.??Booklist ? . . . reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis . . . ??Publishers Weekly.…

Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Come visit the Old West, the land where gang initiations, ride-by shootings and territory disputes got their start. But these tales aren?t the ones your grandpappy spun around a campfire, unless he spoke of soul-sucking ghosts, steam-powered demons and wa.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Cruel, ruthless, depraved, the Malwa Empire dominates sixth-century India. And the thing from the distant future that commands it is worse. Far worse. Those in the future who oppose the hell the Malwa will make of Earth have sent a crystal, Aide, to halt their advance. But Aide cannot act by himself. He has found a champion - Count Belisarius of Byzantium, perhaps the greatest general of all time - to help him defeat the enemies of humankind. No matter what it costs . . . …

Condizione: Good. REBUILD A LIFE, SAVE A CITYA vampire struggling to find his purpose. A Virtue, pledged to hunt evil but unable to live alone in a city of strangers who know nothing about monsters. A sixteen-year-old ward of the Wolf King. A college-bound high school seniorwhose life is shattered when he wakes up in a field, covered in blood. These four must come together to unravel a plot by Wickers, witches who gain power from human sacrifices and have the power to turn any human into theirpuppet. Four people who have lost everything must struggle to save Boston by saving each other.…

Condizione: Fair.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Something weird is happening to the Los Angeles freeways?phantom cars, lanes from nowhere, and sometimesunmarked offramps that give glimpses of a desolate desert highway?and Sebastian Vickery, disgraced ex-SecretService agent.

Condizione: Very Good. For really tough jobs, Emperor Colin, is your man. The only person in the galaxy ever to stop the genocidal Achuutani, he resurrected an empire that died 45,000 years ago. But the rest of the galaxy better brace itself, because his progeny are on the way. Not that Sean and Harriet aren't nice kids; it's just that they've had a bad day.…

Condizione: Good. The author offers a tour through his bizarre universes as he discusses the smuggling potential of space travel, his role in the fall of the Soviet Union, and what it would be like to rent a body of one's choice.