Fractal Analogy
Fractal Analogy explores some of life's most interesting questions with an outside the box approach, trying to grasp meaning in a world seemingly ruled by logic.This book provides methods to conceptualise dimensions above the three that are commonly understood, unravelling what time is and what this means for humans. It makes note that the world is seemingly comprised of two opposing sides - light and dark, male and female, good and bad, etc - and why it is that we perceive the world this way.The book also explores why it is that we don't experience true reality, but only experience our brains best guess of what reality is. We question what colours and sounds truly are, not as physical processes, but as qualia and subjective experiences.This book aims to make sense of reality and the human experience, inviting the reader to engage in thoughtful contemplation, and provides a substantiated basis behind the ideas proposed in a way that is rare.This book cannot be easily described in brief, and can only distantly be compared to works such as Edwin Abbott's Flatland, or William Atkinson's The Kybalion, exploring similar themes while collating and connecting them in new and interesting ways.
Red Shift
Dare to explore the dark side of possibilityStep into the shadows of tomorrow where technology twists reality, humanity teeters on the edge of the abyss, and the fragile line between sanity and madness dissolves into the void.From dystopian futures ruled by cold logic to encounters that defy comprehension, these twelve tales delve into the heart of the unknown, peeling back layers to reveal the darkness beneath. Journey through crumbling societies, mind-bending paradoxes, and chilling moral dilemmas that will linger long after the final page is turned.Prepare to confront the bleak and the bizarre, the profound and the terrifying. In these pages, no one is safe from the haunting whispers of what might come next.
Hellion’s Journey
When home is anything but a haven ... Detective Inspector Palmer yearns for a caseload of ordinary crimes-no monsters, no mages, and definitely no magic. Dark sorcery has left his city in bloody chaos, and Palmer is exhausted. But then Layla, one of the beauties from the notorious Hellion House, darkens his interrogation room door. Lovely Layla is more welcome in Palmer's daydreams, where her obsession for silver bullets and sharp knives can be safely ignored. But now she brings news about his most-wanted villain-the mechanic responsible for sabotaging the Leopard and sending most of the airship's crew to a fiery death. The evidence points to Palmer's home town-a rough-and-ready hellhole he'd gratefully left behind. Now, with Layla at his side, he returns to his birthplace, and to the scene of a half-forgotten murder. All at once, his freedom, his mission, and Layla's safety depend on solving the cold case. That's no mean feat in a town full of crooks, drifters, and broken-down magicians, but DI Palmer always catches his culprit.Until now. Uncovering one deadly secret is sure to reveal others-including his own.
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER.The third in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series!THE DIPLOMACY OF WARWas being tested to the limit as terrorist actions on the planet Victoria threatened to pitch Federation and Alliance forces alike into the all-out combat neither wanted. But the greatest danger came from the lizard-like Merishi and the enormous Baernoi, who were manipulating all the human factions for their own benefit. The Merishi would do anything for a profit, while the Baernoi would willingly sacrifice humans and Merishi alike for political power.But there were also unidentified forces who had struck two deadly blows, dropping a fusion bomb with devastating effect and staging a direct attack on Victoria's government house. And suddenly Victoria rocked with a chain reaction of destruction and death that could overwhelm them all-in an explosion of violence that could prove beyond the power of the Shenandoah's troops to stop...
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER.The second in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series!REBEL STRIKEBoth Federation and Alliance forces had considered the resolution of the conflict on Victoria a diplomatic triumph. But now an unknown force struck a double blow, taking out an Alliance cruiser and then bringing down the ship which the Federation battler cruiser Shenandoah sent out to investigate the disaster.While Federation, Republic, and Alliance forces quickly zeroed in to prevent a three-way confrontation, a rebel army struck the first devastating blow in a campaign to overthrow the Republic's government. Suddenly a world at peace was transformed into a planet on the brink of destruction. And in the shadows was a manipulating alien enemy out to overturn the balance of power between the Federation and the Alliance...
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER.The first in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series!THE GUARDIANS OF PEACE GO TO WAR.In the twenty-sixth century, the United Federation of Starworlds is sworn to protect the many planets under its sway at any cost. So when the call for aid is received from Victoria, a world divided between the Federation and its most powerful competitor, the Freeworld States Alliance, Captain Rose Liddell orders the battle cruiser Shenandoah repaired and redirected into space at breakneck speed.But as the Shenandoah reaches the Victoria system, it discovers a situation more explosive than anyone had been prepared to face. Someone is manipulating Federation and Alliance forces alike...someone ready to use hijacking, terrorism, and a starship with advanced militaristic capabilities. And unless they can find out who this unknown opponent is, the two superpowers might find themselves firing the opening missiles in a war neither wants-yet neither can prevent!
Cosmoport
In the cold vast outer worlds of our solar system, on the Moon of Triton, all life there is controlled by computers in keeping the scientist who work there safe, alive and well. But one day there something went wrong with a cascading computer system failure that has put life on Triton in complete danger affecting the mission and their potential death, and the future exploration of the outer solar system in jeopardy for mankind`s important Tritons future stay.
The Watchers
In a future where freedom is a distant memory, Kangaroo Island stands as a last bastion of hope. And as an oppressive regime tightens its grip on Australia, one young bio-robotics engineer discovers that the fight for freedom begins with the courage to resist.Ame Goto-Loch, a determined young Japanese-Australian bio-robotics engineer, finds herself trapped on the once-idyllic island after a global financial collapse. With her family presumed dead, she must navigate a world now ruled by the People's Global Republic (PGR), where AI bio-robotic Watchers and the regime monitor every move.As she trains in the art of kendo with a katana gifted by her late mother, Ame teams up with a ragtag group of scientists led by the retired spy Harry M. Working in a shed off the grid, the scientists must race against time to create an antidote to a mind-control technology weaponised by the PGR.As the PGR closes in, the group unleashes their secret weapon: the QAINTS-quantum bio-robotic entities designed to fight back. With the threat of the regime looming, Ame and Captain Dave Hill, an SAS officer, fall in love, forming a bond that transcends the chaos around them. But in this battle for freedom, will their ingenuity, leadership, and connection be enough to ignite a revolution?
Ruiner
A political fantasy where storytelling is combat magic and disparate forces unite against exploitation and environmental destruction.War and physical violence are obsolete. Now tellers compete with stories, both for glory and survival. But a story lost in combat is lost forever, and with it, a piece of the teller.Kell is a ritual lorist, trained to navigate the desert by way of the ancient pulsar stones. When the imperial city of Soogway begins mining these sacred relics, she must act as an envoy of her clan to win them back--and engage in story combat, should negotiations fail.Shade is a scrappy pit fighter and survivor of Soogway's underworld. When a shadowy patron offers to train them in unorthodox techniques, they must decide whether winning an illustrious prize fight is worth the cost.Ruiner is a grand search for justice that wrestles with trauma and the nature of violence, a tale of strategy and sacrifice that offers us strength for the times ahead.
Adventures among the Galaxies
Mara, a woman with a mysterious past and a connection to the Maya civilization, realizes a truth that many others seem to be able to ignore: We must cherish and protect what we have before is too late. Driven to prevent global warming and the extinction of many of Earth's species, Mara feels drawn to return to Palenque, Mexico-a place that holds special memories from her past. Once there, she regains possession of a once lost crystal from the planet Arganea, which provides her with special mental and healing powers. These help her to reconnect with old friends from Arganea, who are travelling back to Earth to escape the destruction of their own planet as their sun turns into a white dwarf.After many adventure through the galaxies, Ruth, Daniel and Daniel's parents make it to Earth, carrying several more of their planet's special crystals. There they reunite with Mara, her husband, and several new friends, including TJ, a jaguar that has formed a special connection to Mara. Together, this group works to prevent climate change and change attitudes and policies about conservation. While their work takes them around the world to places such as Chile, Alaska, and Sault Ste Marie in Northern Ontario, they also face many challenges. These include dangerous poachers, kidnappers, and even advanced artificial intelligence that might be the ultimate threat to-or saviour of-humankind.
Cosmoport
In the cold vast outer worlds of our solar system, on the Moon of Triton, all life there is controlled by computers in keeping the scientist who work there safe, alive and well. But one day there something went wrong with a cascading computer system failure that has put life on Triton in complete danger affecting the mission and their potential death, and the future exploration of the outer solar system in jeopardy for mankind`s important Tritons future stay.
Dorm Life
A bong won't save you from the zombies . . . but running shoes might. Can Kate teach stoner college kids to run and fight zombies before it's too late?She ran two hundred miles to find her son.Reunited with him, Kate now finds herself holed up in a college dorm room. She's surrounded by kids who have no interest in gathering supplies, fortifying their home, or even taking out the trash.Resources are dwindling.Zombies are everywhere . . .. . . and survivors prey on the weak.Can Kate get the kids away from the Xbox and into the apocalypse?Lace up your running shoes and get the next installment of Undead Ultra now!
Venice Peach
Welcome to the Dark Carnival of Futurism...One dark, windy supermoon night in the near future, a woman's ill-timed tarot question rips open a portal between dimensions, unleashing cosmic chaos. Step right up to Venice Peach, a flamboyantly freakish circus on the gritty Venice Beach boardwalk, where bizarre talents and mind-bending spectacles are just the beginning. Get lost in a funhouse maze of reality-shattering events and untamed, sex-fueled showdowns. Featuring a cast of gonzo characters tee-tottering on the slippery slope of ambition, only to be thrown wildly off-course by creepy canal creatures, zombie seagulls, and a robot president-this is a fast, raunchy ride with enough twists to leave you twisted.No glitches, no guts, no glory.
Adventures among the Galaxies
Mara, a woman with a mysterious past and a connection to the Maya civilization, realizes a truth that many others seem to be able to ignore: We must cherish and protect what we have before is too late. Driven to prevent global warming and the extinction of many of Earth's species, Mara feels drawn to return to Palenque, Mexico-a place that holds special memories from her past. Once there, she regains possession of a once lost crystal from the planet Arganea, which provides her with special mental and healing powers. These help her to reconnect with old friends from Arganea, who are travelling back to Earth to escape the destruction of their own planet as their sun turns into a white dwarf.After many adventure through the galaxies, Ruth, Daniel and Daniel's parents make it to Earth, carrying several more of their planet's special crystals. There they reunite with Mara, her husband, and several new friends, including TJ, a jaguar that has formed a special connection to Mara. Together, this group works to prevent climate change and change attitudes and policies about conservation. While their work takes them around the world to places such as Chile, Alaska, and Sault Ste Marie in Northern Ontario, they also face many challenges. These include dangerous poachers, kidnappers, and even advanced artificial intelligence that might be the ultimate threat to-or saviour of-humankind.
Rise of The Infernal Paladin
They took everything from him. Now, he will take their world.When the System integrated his universe, Ambrose Severen lost everything -his world, his loved ones, his very purpose.Now, all he has left is revenge.With nothing to lose, Ambrose embarks on a ruthless quest for power, determined to tear down everything the First Forerunner has built.No price is too high, no challenge too great, as he fights to carve a path of retribution through a shattered world.Get ready for: Weak to StrongProgression: Watch Ambrose grow from powerless to unstoppable.Deep Character Growth: Beyond levels and stats, Ambrose's journey transforms who he is at his core.Detailed Stats System: A mid-to-heavy focus on stats for those who love number-crunching.Unique Power Upgrades: Fresh twists on progression to keep you hooked.Evolving Skills: From Common to Mythic -skills that grow in unexpected, powerful ways.Dark Bounty Hunter Vibes: Ambrose steps into the System's shadows to hunt down those who wronged him.Revenge-Driven Story: A gripping tale of loss, obsession, and unyielding justice.Intense Action: Brutal, heart-pounding confrontations that pull no punches.If you crave LitRPGs with dark revenge, relentless action, and gripping character evolution, Rise of the Infernal Paladin will take you on an unforgettable ride.
Time Undone
BOOK FOUR OF THE TALUS 3 SERIESThe Alpha Centauri adventures of Romy Gunn and his father, Ryder-the star system's most notorious outlaw-continue. Foretold for centuries, the Bantu see'ers waited for Romy's arrival in the Alpha Centauri system.The see'ers told Romy he was special.With his unique powers, they told him he could command time itself.They declared his destiny: to rewrite history, correcting past wrongs to improve the future.The see'ers promised nothing could go wrong. They lied.
The World to Come
The dramatic conclusion to the Hand of God trilogy.Bless the Eternal One!Or suffer her wrath. God-engines close in on the Union, pushing them back to the brink of savagery. A secret convoy heads north to get help from an old clan, but they have to cross Hell to get there.The Hellmouth opens.Spilling forth its legions. From west to east, no one is safe. But as civil war pits hammer against shield in Bastion, no one is watching."What are you going to do?""Rescue my daughter."Meanwhile, two unlikely companions race through it all to save their children from a war no one can win.Who will usher in the World to Come?--For fans of Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos, Iain Banks' Culture novels, Dune, and other classic metaphysical science fiction.
Silverwood Rising
Revelation Day showed the whole world who the Ransomed Hearts and the Silverwood Pack are. In its wake come personal and political consequences, along with heartbreak and horror for a young Pack. When an unexpected ally gets in touch, the Shapeshifters of Silverwood are set on a course that will change their lives forever. The last book in the Ransomed Hearts series takes Diana and her mates on a journey that can have only one ending.This is the last book in a four book series, and the first three books should be read first.
The Warning
Part one of a serial by a ten year old home educated scholar. ?hil Gidnol was platforming and texting on his new jPhone, when he bumped into a billboard that said "Don't text while platforming!" Fortunately he had slowed down to 5 miles per hour while texting, and just sat down hard. "Darned signs!" he grumbled as he picked himself up "There's one of them every 20 feet." He continued a bit more carefully and managed to get home before rush hour. He was at a loss at what to do next. He had just passed into manhood. "What next?" He asked himself aloud. Then he decided that, before money ran out, he'd better get himself employed. Little did he dream what adventures his first job would lead to!
The Last Viracocha
THE LAST VIRACOCHAby Douglas Schofield[WGAw Reg. No. 2167836]In Incan legends, the Viracocha were the creators of civilization. They were said to have risen from Lake Titicaca during a time of darkness, wandered as beggars, and taught the people sustainable forestry and agriculture. One day, they disappeared into the western sky and never returned. Andean mythology insists that the Viracocha will re-appear in a time of great trouble.Archaeologist Eve Barcelon is undeniably living in a time of great trouble. Runaway global warming, poisoned oceans, killer storms, gigantic forest fires, floods, droughts, and insane wars-in every possible way, humanity is courting its own destruction.Eve cares about the state of the planet, but as an individual feels helpless. She was raised mainly by her mother, her father a remote figure, often away for weeks at a time. His neglect has affected her deeply. Eve was a supremely gifted student, earning her Ph.D. and an assistant professorship at Harvard University by her early twenties. Determined to put the pain behind her, her sole focus is on her academic career.So, when she is approached by a mysterious philanthropic organization, and asked to lead an expedition to the newly-discovered ruins of an ancient Mayan city, she jumps at the opportunity.And this is when events spin out of control. She finds herself drawn into a violent journey of discovery, from Belize to the high Andes of Peru, hunted by the implacable leader of a rogue American Army unit, and courted by another military operative she has no reason to trust.Soon, Eve Barcelon will learn shocking facts about her ancestry.Soon, she will discover an inexplicable inherited power.And, soon, she will learn how vital she is to the preservation of humanity.
The Pigment Thief
Ro is one of North City's best art thieves, working with her expert team of hackers to steal art from the rich. Pre-collapse tactile pieces, digital installations, she does it all. It's a pretty good gig, and keeps her out of the crosshairs of her psychotic ex-boyfriend. She's gotten to where she is by being cautious and not taking unnecessary risks.When she's offered a lucrative gig to break into the Scitek Headquarters, however, curiousity gets the best of her. Her ex-boyfriend works there, and she can't help but wonder why her favourite painting is suddenly in his company's possession. Even her team can't convince her not to take this one on, and besides, it'll make them filthy rich. What could go wrong?
Imperial Raider
The Revolution has Begun! Now what?Devin, Lord Lyon has been pushed into rebellion, so he does some pushing of his own. While he's shaking down the local banking aristocracy he sends Dirk and company to investigate a courier boat junction and gather some intel. When the local planetary governor uncovers their plot, he counters with a plot of his own. Just carry a few packages off-world, and he'll give them what they want-- just ignore the shooting going on, that's a local problem. But when rebels attack, violence flashes and the governor disappears, Dirk still has to get Devin the info he needs.If you like Galactic Empires, honorable enemies, and snappy dialog, this one's for you!
The Last Viracocha
THE LAST VIRACOCHAby Douglas Schofield[WGAw Reg. No. 2167836]In Incan legends, the Viracocha were the creators of civilization. They were said to have risen from Lake Titicaca during a time of darkness, wandered as beggars, and taught the people sustainable forestry and agriculture. One day, they disappeared into the western sky and never returned. Andean mythology insists that the Viracocha will re-appear in a time of great trouble.Archaeologist Eve Barcelon is undeniably living in a time of great trouble. Runaway global warming, poisoned oceans, killer storms, gigantic forest fires, floods, droughts, and insane wars-in every possible way, humanity is courting its own destruction.Eve cares about the state of the planet, but as an individual feels helpless. She was raised mainly by her mother, her father a remote figure, often away for weeks at a time. His neglect has affected her deeply. Eve was a supremely gifted student, earning her Ph.D. and an assistant professorship at Harvard University by her early twenties. Determined to put the pain behind her, her sole focus is on her academic career.So, when she is approached by a mysterious philanthropic organization, and asked to lead an expedition to the newly-discovered ruins of an ancient Mayan city, she jumps at the opportunity.And this is when events spin out of control. She finds herself drawn into a violent journey of discovery, from Belize to the high Andes of Peru, hunted by the implacable leader of a rogue American Army unit, and courted by another military operative she has no reason to trust.Soon, Eve Barcelon will learn shocking facts about her ancestry.Soon, she will discover an inexplicable inherited power.And, soon, she will learn how vital she is to the preservation of humanity.
Winter's Orbit
A Sunday Times Bestseller!A 2022 Alex Award Winner! Brand-new Bramble edition! Now with a bonus short-story."Sparks fly" (NPR) in Everina Maxwell's gut-wrenching and romantic space opera debut. Prince Kiem, a famously disappointing minor royal and the Emperor's least favorite grandchild, has been called upon to be useful for once. He's been commanded to fulfill an obligation of marriage to the representative of the Empire's newest and most rebellious vassal planet. His future husband, Count Jainan, is a widower and murder suspect. Neither wants to be wed, but with a conspiracy unfolding around them and the fate of the Empire at stake, they will have to navigate the thorns and barbs of court intrigue, the machinations of war, and the long shadows of Jainan's past, and they'll have to do it together. So begins a legendary love story amid the stars. Like Ancillary Justice meets Red, White and Royal Blue, Winter's Orbit is perfect for fans of Lois McMaster Bujold. "High-pitched noises escaped me; I shouted, more than once, 'Now kiss!' ... in a world so relentlessly uncertain, there's a powerfully simple pleasure in the experience of a promise kept." --The New York Times Book Review
Earthshine
How many people realize their fate before it is too late to change it? For Cy, a broken man filled with regret, it is too late when he awakens, finding himself imprisoned in what appears to be his own home. Unable to leave, he toils in total isolation, searching endlessly for a way to escape. As he finally reaches his breaking point, a silent voice appears as red text glowing on the wall before him. It is this voice, his invisible captor, that drives him past the limits of his sanity, with impossible visitors injected into his environment and psychological riddles of massive consequence. This is where he finds answers to science's most improbable questions as he learns the periodic table is wholly incomplete. Will humankind be irrevocably altered? Only if he escapes this hell.
Lucky 3
LUCKY 3-KNOWLEDGE IS THE Key is the third book in the series of seven, written in the new Sci-Soul genre, which readers have said is a 'very clever, believable combination', especially if you like dystopic, bizarre futuristic facts, mingled with true paranormal happenings. In this third book we follow Lucky, the main character, across Central America in a daring expedition in an attempt to escape horrendous Alien encounters which she endures when she moves to a quaint cottage in North Yorkshire. In her attempt to discover what is really happening, she unearths some terrifying events from others with similar experiences. The story is based on the Author's true account and she states: "I wish to share my knowledge because to 'know' is the key to all 'understanding'.
Earthshine
How many people realize their fate before it is too late to change it? For Cy, a broken man filled with regret, it is too late when he awakens, finding himself imprisoned in what appears to be his own home. Unable to leave, he toils in total isolation, searching endlessly for a way to escape. As he finally reaches his breaking point, a silent voice appears as red text glowing on the wall before him. It is this voice, his invisible captor, that drives him past the limits of his sanity, with impossible visitors injected into his environment and psychological riddles of massive consequence. This is where he finds answers to science's most improbable questions as he learns the periodic table is wholly incomplete. Will humankind be irrevocably altered? Only if he escapes this hell.
The OAI - Conspirators - Book 1
The OAI is a breakthrough Science Fiction adventure epic set in a post-utopian society whose ancient past attracts us into our future. It is a visionary story about human beings and their relationships with their deepest beliefs and unfathomable creations. It is told in a multi-book series that relates the happenings of the Worlds of Atria through the eyes of many characters, revealing an ever-expanding collection of interconnected puzzle pieces. Atria is another world whose ancient past is drawing us into our future. Volume 1 involves Conspirators. These players act as they see fit, according to their beliefs and understandings. Each has a role to play, although none know to what end.INVITATION opens with the head Priestess of a small regional monastery receiving an unexpected visitor sent by a Royal House from the distant capital. News from the City of Spires awakens her from a comfortable slumber. The visit will drive her to confront situations that have lain dormant for over fifteen years. Her path forward is complicated as she must choose between the familiar or doing the right thing. Her actions, or inaction, will affect the balance of intricately woven politics in The Worlds of Atria and the sustainability of global society.The Story will appeal to diverse readers who enjoy stories with intricate world-building, complex political systems, coming-of-age themes, genre-bending elements, and spiritual and philosophical explorations. Readers who appreciate multi-book series with interconnected storylines and a sense of mystery will also find this series engaging.Fans of mundane science fiction: Readers will appreciate the focus on a futurist view of culture, technology, and real-world issues.Fans of epic fantasy: Readers who enjoy immersive, sweeping fantasy sagas with intricate world-building, complex political systems, and high-stakes conflicts may find The Epic of The OAI to be a thrilling read.Fans of coming-of-age stories: With a young protagonist, the series may also appeal to readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories that explore themes of personal growth, destiny, and self-discovery.Fans of science fiction and fantasy blends: The inclusion of science and technology alongside more traditional practices of ritual and genome cleansing could attract readers who enjoy stories that blend science fiction and fantasy elements.Fans of spiritual and philosophical themes: With a focus on spirituality and tradition, the series may also appeal to readers who enjoy stories that explore deeper philosophical themes and questions.
Human Religion Unveiled
Human Religion Unveiled: An Alien's Cosmic Quest for Eternal Truth takes readers on an interstellar exploration of faith, spirituality, and the universal quest for meaning. Through the curious and reflective eyes of Vega Sparx-an alien researcher captivated by humanity-this book uncovers the profound connections between Earth's diverse religious traditions.Vega's journey begins with awe as he steps into sacred spaces across Earth, from a Hindu temple in Las Vegas to a Native American storytelling circle under the stars. Along the way, he studies sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, the Bible, and the Quran, while observing rituals and practices that celebrate humanity's relationship with the divine. Each encounter deepens his understanding of Earth's eternal truths-unity in diversity, the sacredness of rest, and the transformative power of love and forgiveness.But Vega's exploration doesn't stop there. Drawing parallels with the spiritual teachings of his own planet, he begins to uncover surprising cosmic connections between worlds. Through the shared principles of fasting, revelation, and the divine potential within every soul, Vega pieces together a universal tapestry of truth that transcends time, space, and culture.And yet, there's more. Along this journey, Vega stumbles upon a revelation so profound it could change the way we see the universe-and our place within it. What he discovers about Earth's most renowned spiritual figure leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew, igniting a mystery that only the book can unveil.Perfect for seekers of truth, spiritual explorers, and lovers of cosmic curiosity, Human Religion Unveiled is an invitation to view the sacred from an entirely new perspective. Embark on Vega's cosmic quest and prepare to see the divine in ways you never imagined. What truth lies at the heart of it all? Only Vega-and this book-can answer.
Man’s Former Best Friend
Ever wonder what your dog is really thinking? Ivan is about to find out-and he'll never look at his best friend the same way again.A socially awkward scientist, who's always found more comfort in the company of dogs than people, has spent years developing a device that can translate canine thoughts into human speech. When he finally succeeds, he can't wait to have his first real conversation with Jeeves, his beloved bulldog. But Jeeves's thoughts aren't exactly what Ivan expected. Not even close.One dog's brutal honesty is about to turn everything we think we know about our four-legged friends upside down.This charming yet thought-provoking novella blends humor, heart, and a dash of science fiction into a quick, unforgettable read that will change the way you look at your furry family members forever.
A Pair of Intelligent Eyes
Flora Berg, a young scientist, opts to become a PhD student in a medical project because her dream to be a scientist outweighs even her desire to find love. When she starts at the University of Oslo, she is full of hope. With time, she meets new colleagues and new challenges. Not only that, but they try to jeopardise her research. During this time, she feels the strong urge to find a friend who will listen to her and support her. She gets infatuated with a digital friend and ignores the real friendship when it comes her way. All this is happening while her research is struggling, and she has limited time to finish her thesis for public defence. Between the desire to give up in between or to continue, will she be able to thrive in the cutthroat world of academia and research? Will Flora Berg get what she longs for in life?
The Fires of Birth
Mick Conway knows that stopping the time lightning didn't stop the relentless campaign to seize control of the time alleys of Victorian London. It's a subtle, far-reaching campaign led by an adversary with enormous cunning, charm, and power-an adversary who can distort alleys, corrupt allies, and fool even the savviest watchers. As their adversary draws ever closer to being able to turn time travel into a devastating tool for oppression, Mick and his friends must learn to understand the inner workings of the alleys-and to overcome their own fears and doubts-to have any chance of protecting innocent people and keeping the time alleys free. And, despite not knowing whether they can even trust one another, they must find a way not only to work together but also, if they dare, to join forces with new friends and old enemies who may hold the key to their success-and their survival.
The Last Days of Good People
On a small corner of a doomed world, where the capricious laws of nature can't be reversed, a civilization arrives at the end of its days. Warin is one of a small team charting the demise of the last few inhabitants of Retti 4, a distant planet in the throes of an extinction-level virus. It's not Warin's job to intervene in natural evolution or to question the whims of a cruel universe. He is only to observe and report. Until Warin actually steps foot on Retti 4. Not the primitive species Warin believed them to be, the rettys are an industrious and ethical lot working together in a close-knit farming village. Lacking the human traits of fear, suspicion, and aggression, they are welcoming, curious, and eager to share their traditions--even in the shadow of a tragedy that they, and Warin, are powerless to stop. As they embrace Warin into their fold, his compassion grows. So does his own self-discovery. For Warin, far away from Earth, comes a deeper understanding of friendship, civilization, and the true meaning of humanity. And above all, the peace and profound strength it takes to accept the inevitable.
Space Age
In the explosive new sci-fi thriller Space Age: Directive 2112, humanity teeters on the brink of annihilation.To survive, Admiral Enoch, a seasoned commander, must navigate a cosmos fraught with ancient prophecies and warring alien civilizations to uncover the fabled "Key of Time."Allied with the enigmatic Tymendors, and while clashing against the ruthless Terions, the admiral, along with civilian rebel James Eugene, begins a mission transcending mere survival. Theirs is a desperate quest to safeguard not just Earth's future, but the very fabric of existence.As secrets unfold and time itself begins to unravel, the ultimate question emerges: Is it possible to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos before it's too late?This unique novel transforms from science fiction to nonfiction, while calling for brave action. It describes how humans achieved the technology of interstellar travel by the year 2112, incorporating religions and mythologies with historic symbolism. Learn how civilization overcame the "Propaganda Virus" so humans could evolve. A parallel timeline is what allows such a technology . . .(About the Author)First-time author J.L.S. Blaylock grew up in Connecticut. "My motivation has been and will always be rooted in the concern of our grandchildren's future. In August 2023, I got on my knees and prayed for a new purpose. God reminded me about this book I started in 2011."
The Garden in the Darkness
Adventures happen when you least expect them...​In the time of the Novan War, the pilots of the 2nd Darter Squadron "Musketeers" are no strangers to peril. Even the little Florivan kitten who serves as their mascot has a tendency to get into trouble. When two of the Musketeers and their mascot find themselves stranded on a seemingly deserted mining colony, though, they find themselves in a situation none of their previous adventures could have prepared them for.​With no way to contact the rest of the Defense Fleet, they'll have to find their own way to repair their darters and get back to their starship. To make matters worse, enemy forces are lurking in the nearby asteroids.​The Mayview outpost was abandoned at the start of the War, but the Musketeers aren't alone here. Someone is watching them from behind the overgrown vines...​The Garden in the Darkness: A Strange Space(TM) Novel is the third installment in Katie Silverwings' award-winning Strange Space(TM) Adventures series of optimistic science fiction stories. Featuring friendly aliens, the occasional talking bird, and a future in which people are accepted for who they are, the world of Strange Space(TM) offers tales of adventure and friendship for readers of all ages.
The Garden in the Darkness
Adventures happen when you least expect them...​In the time of the Novan War, the pilots of the 2nd Darter Squadron "Musketeers" are no strangers to peril. Even the little Florivan kitten who serves as their mascot has a tendency to get into trouble. When two of the Musketeers and their mascot find themselves stranded on a seemingly deserted mining colony, though, they find themselves in a situation none of their previous adventures could have prepared them for.​With no way to contact the rest of the Defense Fleet, they'll have to find their own way to repair their darters and get back to their starship. To make matters worse, enemy forces are lurking in the nearby asteroids.​The Mayview outpost was abandoned at the start of the War, but the Musketeers aren't alone here. Someone is watching them from behind the overgrown vines...​The Garden in the Darkness: A Strange Space(TM) Novel is the third installment in Katie Silverwings' award-winning Strange Space(TM) Adventures series of optimistic science fiction stories. Featuring friendly aliens, the occasional talking bird, and a future in which people are accepted for who they are, the world of Strange Space(TM) offers tales of adventure and friendship for readers of all ages.
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER. The third in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series! THE DIPLOMACY OF WAR The saying was being tested to the limit as terrorist actions on the planet Victoria threatened to pitch Federation and Alliance forces alike into the all-out combat neither wanted. But the greatest danger came from the lizard-like Merishi and the enormous Baernoi, who were manipulating all the human factions for their own benefit. The Merishi would do anything for a profit, while the Baernoi would willingly sacrifice humans and Merishi alike for political power. But there were also unidentified forces who had struck two deadly blows, dropping a fusion bomb with devastating effect and staging a direct attack on Victoria's government house. And suddenly Victoria rocked with a chain reaction of destruction and death that could overwhelm them all-in an explosion of violence that could prove beyond the power of the Shenandoah's troops to stop...
Eternity
Your greatest adventure is about to begin. Have you ever contemplated the mysteries of Heaven and the magnificent realm of the angels? Would you like to solve the ultimate enigma of the Afterlife? Would it be possible in Paradise to explore strange eccentric worlds and exotic dimensions? Now experience a mystical realm of existence that will carry us from the beginning of time to the end of the universe-and beyond. "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." -Mt. 13:35
Womb City
This genre-bending Africanfuturist horror novel blends The Handmaid's Tale with Get Out in an adrenaline-packed, cyberpunk body-hopping ghost story exploring motherhood, memory, and a woman's right to her own body.Nelah seems to have it all: fame, wealth, and a long-awaited daughter growing in a government lab. But, trapped in a loveless marriage to a policeman who uses a microchip to monitor her every move, Nelah's perfect life is precarious. After a drug-fueled evening culminates in an eerie car accident, Nelah commits a desperate crime and buries the body, daring to hope that she can keep one last secret. The truth claws its way into Nelah's life from the grave. As the ghost of her victim viciously hunts down the people Nelah holds dear, she is thrust into a race against the clock: in order to save any of her remaining loved ones, Nelah must unravel the political conspiracy her victim was on the verge of exposing--or risk losing everyone. Set in a cruel futuristic surveillance state where bodies are a government-issued resource, this harrowing story is a twisty, nail-biting commentary on power, monstrosity, and bodily autonomy. In sickeningly evocative prose, Womb City interrogates how patriarchy pits women against each other as unwitting collaborators in their own oppression. In this devastatingly timely debut novel, acclaimed short fiction writer Tlotlo Tsamaase brings a searing intelligence and Botswana's cultural sensibility to the question: just how far must a woman go to bring the whole system crashing down?
Star Wars Insider: The High Republic: Starlight Stories (Trade Edition)
The official magazine of the Star Wars saga presents an amazing collection of exclusive illustrated Star Wars: The High Republic short stories, written by The New York Times' best-selling authors Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Cavan Scott and including concept art illustration and original art by Louie De Martinis. Now in a special digest edition! EXPERIENCE THE GALAXY CENTURIES BEFORE THE STRUGGLE OF THE REBEL ALLIANCE AGAINST THE GALACTIC EMPIRE! A compendium of stories from the High Republic era, collected from the pages of Star Wars Insider for the first time! Characters such as Joss and Pikka Adren, Burryaga Agaburry, Avar Kriss, Nib Assek, and Mikkel Sutmani feature in a variety of adventures aboard the Starlight Beacon. Written by The New York Times' best-selling authors Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, and Cavan Scott. Plus in-depth interviews with the story architects behind the bestselling multimedia project. Stories included: Go Together by Charles Soule First Duty by Cavan Scott Hidden Danger by Justina Ireland Past Mistakes by Cavan Scott Shadows Remain by Justina Ireland
How Ocean Merlani Stole their Navigator
Every starship wanting to use the veiled dimension of Quantum Space as a shortcut around the physical distance between planets and stars needs a Florivan to run the Drive.​Every Florivan QSD Engineer needs an Astral Navigator to orient them and keep them anchored to Normal space. Finding the right human to be their life-long counterpart is one of the most important choices a young Florivan ever makes.​What happens, then, to someone like Ocean Merlani Barker, who can't seem to click with any of the highly qualified Navigator prospects their instructors have to offer? Ocean themself seems content to spend their second year in the Nav/Quan training program alone and taking extra classes for their secondary degree in geosciences.​Content, that is, until a chance encounter with a certain graduating student from the Security and Tactical program changes the course of their life forever...​ How Ocean Merlani Stole their Navigator: A Strange Space(TM) Novel is the third installment in Katie Silverwings' award-winning Strange Space(TM) Adventures series of optimistic science fiction stories. Featuring friendly aliens, the occasional talking bird, and a future in which people are accepted for who they are, the world of Strange Space(TM)offers tales of adventure and friendship for readers of all ages.
How Ocean Merlani Stole their Navigator
Every starship wanting to use the veiled dimension of Quantum Space as a shortcut around the physical distance between planets and stars needs a Florivan to run the Drive.​Every Florivan QSD Engineer needs an Astral Navigator to orient them and keep them anchored to Normal space. Finding the right human to be their life-long counterpart is one of the most important choices a young Florivan ever makes.​What happens, then, to someone like Ocean Merlani Barker, who can't seem to click with any of the highly qualified Navigator prospects their instructors have to offer? Ocean themself seems content to spend their second year in the Nav/Quan training program alone and taking extra classes for their secondary degree in geosciences.​Content, that is, until a chance encounter with a certain graduating student from the Security and Tactical program changes the course of their life forever...​ How Ocean Merlani Stole their Navigator: A Strange Space(TM) Novel is the third installment in Katie Silverwings' award-winning Strange Space(TM) Adventures series of optimistic science fiction stories. Featuring friendly aliens, the occasional talking bird, and a future in which people are accepted for who they are, the world of Strange Space(TM)offers tales of adventure and friendship for readers of all ages.
Protag
In a world where most humans have augmentation implants to enable them to better communicate with machines, it becomes essential for machines to better understand humans - something that SAIs (Strong Artificial Intelligences) decide to do something about. They start to experiment with versions of themselves that can learn to be more like a human; in fact, to become so human-like that real humans can fail to tell the difference. This seems like an insurmountable task, but the latest version might just have cracked the problem: Protag. This work follows 'Foam World' and is the second in a sequence of novelettes exploring interactions between humans and their future machine extensions and equivalents. Will these enhancements allow humans to achieve one of their ultimate goals, the colonisation of Mars?
Scorpion Ranch
For over 20 years, Carlton Mellick III has been writing some of the strangest and most compelling novels the bizarro fiction genre has to offer. Described as one of the top 40 genre fiction writers under the age of 40 by The Guardian and "one of the most original novelists working today" by extreme horror legend Edward Lee, Mellick returns with a literary exploration of gender identity and emotional abuse.Daniel Munch is in a toxic relationship, but not just because his girlfriend is selfish and manipulative. She is also literally toxic-born with glands in her mouth and genitals that spew deadly poison. Every time they kiss or make love, he puts his life at risk. She could kill him at any moment and he has no choice but to trust that she would never do anything to cause him harm.But when they decide to get married, Daniel is pressured into doing the switch-a procedure where couples swap bodies in order to better understand each other. For one month, he will become her girlfriend while she will become his boyfriend. It's only for one month, so what would be the harm in giving it a shot? Surely it wouldn't utterly destroy each and every aspect of his entire life... From the Wonderland Book Award-winning author of Quicksand House, Glass Children, and The Girl with the Barbed Wire Hair.
The Delta Wave
Max Dyson has been dead seven times this year, and he's never felt better. After an environmental catastrophe, adults are unable to sleep. Suicides are common. Desperate people try alcohol, drugs, and coma-parlors to find relief from their exhaustion. It's rumored that doctors inside the city's perimeter wall are to blame, but nothing alive can penetrate its defenses. Max invents a dangerous but effective method that provides curative rest. With it, he saves his girlfriend, Amanda, and she feels so rejuvenated, she lets everyone know, throwing the city's factions into a war for control of Max's miracle machine. Max devises a way to pass through the perimeter wall defenses, confront the doctors responsible for the mass insomnia, and save the city from anarchy. To succeed, he'll have to die again, but this time without the help of his machine.
Revertant
Nekoda James, a former transport guard, faces a life sentence on the prison planet Syrtis. In this lawless wasteland, free of any infrastructure or oversight, everyone does what is right in his own eyes, and life expectancy is short. Food is scarce, most native species are deadly to humans, and cannibalism is rampant. At the top of the menu are former law enforcement personnel like Nekoda, and he is determined to be the first person to escape the planetary prison. Into this netherworld, children are sometimes born, though they rarely live long. Twin sisters Mara and Serah are among the few who have managed to survive into their teenage years. But when they catch the eye of Tidal, chief of a roving band of cannibals, they must flee across the desert with their father to evade capture. In their efforts to shake Tidal's pursuit, they cross paths with the newcomer Nekoda, and their father recognizes him as the very transport guard responsible for bringing him to this place of horrors.
Milky Way Marmalade
The past is a refuge for retired exotic meat collector Caffrey Quark, a place and time where he can lose himself in the one thing that gave his life meaning: rock & roll.
 But a blue android, a purple-eyed woman and a dog who is more than he appears are just a few of the interruptions to Caffrey's idyllic life that send him on a quest to save the Wisest Substance in the Universe, the all but mythical L'Orange--not to mention life as we know it.
Starcruiser Shenandoah
From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green.For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER. The second in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series! REBEL STRIKE Both Federation and Alliance forces had considered the resolution of the conflict on planet Victoria a diplomatic triumph. But now an unknown force has struck a double blow, taking out an Alliance cruiser and then bringing down the ship which the Federation battler cruiser Shenandoah sent out to investigate the disaster. While Federation, Republic, and Alliance forces quickly zeroed in to prevent a three-way confrontation, a rebel army struck the first devastating blow in a campaign to overthrow the Republic's Victorian government. Suddenly a world at peace was transformed into a planet on the brink of destruction. And in the shadows was a manipulating alien enemy bent on overturning the balance of power between the Federation and the Alliance...
