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Nova Aetel II

The Covenant of the Soil

by Ano Nyme ...

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THE DEEP ALCHEMY OF THE SOIL AND THE LUMINOUS GRACE OF THE COSMOSIn a universe silenced by cold certainty, true survival requires a powerful awakening. As the descendants of a reclaimed Earth navigate the boundless dark, the living flagship Resonance, a magnificent leviathan woven from ancient Banyan timber, cold-fused basalt, and glowing biological sap, carries the fragile spark of defiance into ... Read more

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THE DEEP ALCHEMY OF THE SOIL AND THE LUMINOUS GRACE OF THE COSMOSIn a universe silenced by cold certainty, true survival requires a powerful awakening. As the descendants of a reclaimed Earth navigate the boundless dark, the living flagship Resonance, a magnificent leviathan woven from ancient Banyan timber, cold-fused basalt, and glowing biological sap, carries the fragile spark of defiance into
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Dragon's Egg

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by Robert L. Forward ...

“In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind—and this is one of them.”—Arthur C. ClarkeIn a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms—the cheela—living on Dragon’s Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the ... Read more

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“In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind—and this is one of them.”—Arthur C. ClarkeIn a moving story of sacrifice and triumph, human scientists establish a relationship with intelligent lifeforms—the cheela—living on Dragon’s Egg, a neutron star where one Earth hour is equivalent to hundreds of their years. The cheela culturally evolve from savagery to the
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Ringworld's Children

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Welcome to a world like no other.The Ringworld: a landmark engineering achievement, a flat band 3 million times the surface area of Earth, encircling a distant star. Home to trillions of inhabitants, not all of which are human, and host to amazing technological wonders, the Ringworld is unique in all of the universe.Explorere Louis Wu, an Earth-born human who was part of the first expedition to ... Read more

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Welcome to a world like no other.The Ringworld: a landmark engineering achievement, a flat band 3 million times the surface area of Earth, encircling a distant star. Home to trillions of inhabitants, not all of which are human, and host to amazing technological wonders, the Ringworld is unique in all of the universe.Explorere Louis Wu, an Earth-born human who was part of the first expedition to
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Manifold: Space

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“As always, [Stephen] Baxter plays with space and time with consummate skill. . . . He continues to be one of the leading writers of hard science fiction, and one of the most thought-provoking as well.”—Science Fiction ChronicleThe year is 2020. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity, Reid Malenfant ventures to the far edge of the solar system, where he discovers a strange artifact left behind by an ... Read more

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“As always, [Stephen] Baxter plays with space and time with consummate skill. . . . He continues to be one of the leading writers of hard science fiction, and one of the most thought-provoking as well.”—Science Fiction ChronicleThe year is 2020. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity, Reid Malenfant ventures to the far edge of the solar system, where he discovers a strange artifact left behind by an
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When the Earth Had Two Moons

Cannibal Planets, Icy Giants, Dirty Comets, Dreadful Orbits, and the Origins of the Night Sky

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This expert guide to plant formation and the origins of life "makes the solar system an even weirder and more wonderful place than it seemed before" ( Wall Street Journal).In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 revealed an astonishing truth: the far side of the moon is an enormous mountainous expanse, completely different from the vast lava-plains on the side facing Earth. But why would the two side of ... Read more

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This expert guide to plant formation and the origins of life "makes the solar system an even weirder and more wonderful place than it seemed before" ( Wall Street Journal).In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 revealed an astonishing truth: the far side of the moon is an enormous mountainous expanse, completely different from the vast lava-plains on the side facing Earth. But why would the two side of
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Fiasco

by Stanislaw Lem ...

"A stunningly inventive fantasy about cosmic travel" from the Kafka Prize–winning author of Solaris ( The New York Times).The Hermes explorer ship represents the epitome of Earth's excellence: a peaceful mission sent forth to make first contact with an alien civilization, and to use the expansive space technology developed by humanity to seek new worlds, friendships, and alliances. But what its ... Read more

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"A stunningly inventive fantasy about cosmic travel" from the Kafka Prize–winning author of Solaris ( The New York Times).The Hermes explorer ship represents the epitome of Earth's excellence: a peaceful mission sent forth to make first contact with an alien civilization, and to use the expansive space technology developed by humanity to seek new worlds, friendships, and alliances. But what its
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The Greatship

by Robert Reed ...

Since the beginning of the universe, the giant starship wandered the emptiest reaches of space, without crew or course, much less any clear purpose. But humans found the relic outside the Milky Way, and after taking possession, they named their prize the Great Ship and embarked on a bold voyage through the galaxy’s civilized hearts.Larger than worlds, the Great Ship is laced with caverns and ... Read more

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Since the beginning of the universe, the giant starship wandered the emptiest reaches of space, without crew or course, much less any clear purpose. But humans found the relic outside the Milky Way, and after taking possession, they named their prize the Great Ship and embarked on a bold voyage through the galaxy’s civilized hearts.Larger than worlds, the Great Ship is laced with caverns and
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The Well of Stars

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A destructive entity hiding within a dark nebula threatens the future of the inhabitants of the Great Ship in this space opera sequel to Marrow."This literary SF novel works at all levels, from the big action sequences and mind-expanding concepts to the quiet, reflective moments." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)In The Well of Stars, Hugo award-nominated author Robert Reed has written a ... Read more

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A destructive entity hiding within a dark nebula threatens the future of the inhabitants of the Great Ship in this space opera sequel to Marrow."This literary SF novel works at all levels, from the big action sequences and mind-expanding concepts to the quiet, reflective moments." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)In The Well of Stars, Hugo award-nominated author Robert Reed has written a
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Astronomy with a Home Telescope

Top 50 Celestial Bodies to Discover in the Night Sky

by Seth Penricke ...

See what's out there—with a little help from your home telescope and this fun, informative guide.To experience the greatest show on Earth, all you have to do is look up. With a simple home telescope, you can see the rings of Saturn. Peer a littler deeper and you'll see comets, asteroids, and nebulae. But even the bravest astronomers know better than to explore outer space without a guide. That's ... Read more

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See what's out there—with a little help from your home telescope and this fun, informative guide.To experience the greatest show on Earth, all you have to do is look up. With a simple home telescope, you can see the rings of Saturn. Peer a littler deeper and you'll see comets, asteroids, and nebulae. But even the bravest astronomers know better than to explore outer space without a guide. That's
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Discover the Stars

Starwatching Using the Naked Eye, Binoculars, or a Telescope

by Richard Berry ...

An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard.Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple telescope. The tour is conducted by the ... Read more

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An accessible, informative guide to identifying constellations and other incredible features of the sky, whether you’re hiking, camping, or stargazing from your backyard.Discover the Stars leads you on a tour of all the stars and constellations visible with the naked eye and introduces you to deep-sky objects that can be seen with binoculars or a simple telescope. The tour is conducted by the
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Polity Agent

by Neal Asher ...

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From 800 years in the future, a runcible gate is opened into the Polity and those coming through it have been sent specially to take the alien ‘Maker’ back to its home civilization in the Small Magellanic cloud. Once these refugees are safely through, the gate itself is rapidly shut down – because something alien is pursuing them. The gate is then dumped into a nearby sun. From those refugees who ... Read more

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From 800 years in the future, a runcible gate is opened into the Polity and those coming through it have been sent specially to take the alien ‘Maker’ back to its home civilization in the Small Magellanic cloud. Once these refugees are safely through, the gate itself is rapidly shut down – because something alien is pursuing them. The gate is then dumped into a nearby sun. From those refugees who
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The Backyard Astronomer’s Field Guide

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Discover Beautiful Nebulas, Constellations, Deep Sky Objects and More with Your TelescopeDavid Dickinson, co-author of The Universe Today Ultimate Guide to Viewing the Cosmos, has created the ultimate field guide for backyard astronomers. Whether you want to impress viewers at a star party, or learn what you can see with your new telescope, David shows you how to find the most impressive views the ... Read more

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