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The discovery of cold fusion thrilled the entire world. But long before this prospect was raised, science fiction writers were speculating about what would happen when unlimited energy beomes a reality. These stories of fact and fiction are from Poul Anderson, Jerry Pournelle, Isaac Asimov, David Drake, Ben Bova, and others.

The narrative picks up with the isle of Nantucket transported back to the Bronze Age, creating a unique blend of historical intrigue and adventure. Building on the acclaim of the previous installment, this sequel promises to further explore the challenges and transformations faced by its characters in a richly reimagined ancient world. With the backdrop of a fascinating historical setting, the story delves into the consequences of time travel and the resilience of those caught in extraordinary circumstances.

Tensions between survivors in western Oregon and those living in northwest Oregon have been building for some time, and the only reason they haven't met on the battlefield is because the Warlord of Portland's daughter is in Clan MacKenzie's hands. A plan to retrieve her threatens to plunge the region into open warfare.

Set in the Bronze Age, the story follows the Nantucket islanders as they navigate the challenges of their new environment after being displaced in time. Their journey unfolds with thrilling adventures and encounters, continuing the captivating saga established in the previous novels. The narrative promises to explore themes of survival, adaptation, and the impact of technology on ancient cultures, ensuring an engaging experience for fans of time travel and alternative history.

In this thrilling Urban Fantasy trilogy, humanity's future hangs in the balance as non-human forces take center stage. The narrative unfolds with intense action and complex characters, exploring themes of power and survival amidst a backdrop of supernatural conflict. Stirling's unique world-building captivates readers, immersing them in a struggle where the lines between human and otherworldly are blurred, leading to unexpected alliances and fierce battles.

Set in an alternate history where Teddy Roosevelt returns to the presidency just before World War I, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue and espionage. The Black Chamber, a clandestine spy network, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation as tensions rise. The story explores the complexities of leadership, loyalty, and the impact of secret operations on both domestic and international fronts, immersing readers in a thrilling blend of history and fiction.

The third novel in a World War I alternate history series where America's greatest weapon against Germany is Black Chamber secret agent Luz O'Malley and technical genius Ciara Whelan. Only they can protect America's best hope of winning the war. The Great War is at a stalemate, and the only thing stopping Germany from striking America is the threat of the United States using their own Annihilation Gas against them. But America's supply is quickly decaying and the Central Powers know it. A plant is under construction in the remote highlands of Mexico so that America can make their own supply. President Teddy Roosevelt assigns crack agent Luz O'Malley and her technical genius Ciara Whelan to watch over the plant operating under cover identities. But German agent Horst von Duckler has escaped from the POW camp in El Paso, and he's heading in the same direction--bent on revenge against Luz, and sabotage that will deprive America of its deterrent and kill tens of thousands.

A colossal dome of fire and a violent storm shifts the universe, reduces the North American continent to wilderness, and sweeps the island of Nantucket into the year 1250 B.C., placing its inhabitants in a battle for survival. Original.

Ten years after The Change rendered technology inoperable throughout the world, two brave leaders built two thriving communities in Oregon's Willamette Valley. But now the armies of the totalitarian Protectorate are preparing to wage war over the priceless farmland.

Science fiction giant Keith Laumer, alongside New York Times bestsellers David Weber, Mercedes Lackey, and S.M. Stirling, presents an outstanding collection recounting the exploits of Laumer’s remarkable creations. This legendary saga features the Bolos—artificially intelligent tanks characterized by their courage and moral integrity, often surpassing that of their human commanders. Equipped with tireless electronic brains and programmed to accept no defeat, these colossal robot tanks are nearly indestructible and unstoppable. Designed as selfless protectors of humanity across the galaxy, each Bolo embodies the virtues of a noble knight, frequently displaying greater honor than the humans who direct them. Laumer’s original tales have inspired some of the best writers in science fiction, who have contributed to this collection. Included are stories from acclaimed authors like David Weber, Mercedes Lackey, S.M. Stirling, and military science fiction master David Drake, alongside classic novellas by Laumer himself. This compilation showcases the enduring legacy of the Bolos and highlights the collaboration among talented writers who have expanded upon Laumer’s visionary work. The collection is celebrated for its ability to blend technology with human emotion, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.

The third novel of Feist's successful collaborative series.

Rudi Mackenzie ventures to post-apocalyptic Nantucket, where he discovers a beautifully made sword waiting for him in the only house that remains standing, and taking possession of it, realizes that nothing will ever be the same.

Hoping to settle old scores with the Kolnari who destroyed her home and with an unscrupulous uncle, Joat is challenged to overcome a "breakout" disease that destroys its victims' minds and is threatening the entire universe.

The Change occurred when an electrical storm centered over the island of Nantucket produced a blinding white flash that rendered all electronic devices and fuels inoperable. What follows is the most terrible global catastrophe in the history of the human race-and a Dark Age more universal and complete than could possibly be imagined.

The finale of S.M. Stirling's Lords of Creation series brings together the intricate adventures from "The Sky People" and "In the Courts of the Crimson Kings." This concluding installment promises to deliver a climactic narrative that explores the unique and alternate worlds of Venus and Mars, tying together the saga's complex themes and character arcs. Readers can expect a masterful resolution to the captivating storylines that have unfolded throughout the series.

A generation has passed since The Change that rendered technology inoperable around the world, and western Oregon has finally achieved a degree of peace. But a new threat has risen in Paradise Valley, Wyoming. A man known as The Prophet presides over the Church Universal and Triumphant, teaching his followers to continue God's work by destroying the remnants of technological civilization they encounter-and those who dare use them. Rudi Mackenzie, son and heir of the mystic Juniper, must journey with seven friends across a continent in chaos to the Sunrise Lands to solve the riddle of what destroyed a civilization. And as the friends journey farther into the interior, enemies may be within their own band as well as outside it...

Returning with a vengeance, the protagonist confronts unresolved past conflicts and seeks redemption. As she navigates through complex relationships and unexpected challenges, themes of resilience and transformation emerge. The narrative promises emotional depth and a gripping exploration of personal growth, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate stories of second chances and self-discovery.

Return to the blockbuster Terminator universe, with the untold adventures of Sarah and John Connor!Following TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY, Sarah and John Connor fled to Paraguay, until one day Sarah spots a Terminator unit in the town square. A great cat-and-mouse game ensues before she realizes he′s an actual man, an ex-counter-terrorist named Dieter, the man the T-100 will be modeled on. After she tells him her story, he tells her another. He′s discovered that Cyberdyne is still active, and about to create Skynet. So she, John, and Dieter set off to finish the job. But first they must face the most insidious Terminator unit yet, one that can easily pass as human and who has all the resources of Cyberdyne, as well as several Terminators, at its command.

SSS-900, a huge space station controlled by the brain of Simeon--a shellperson who relieves his daily monotony by replaying computer simulations of great battles--becomes the only thing standing between ruthless alien pirates and total destruction.

Urban fantasy where mystery waits at the end of every alley and things that go bump in the night have something to fear... 1 The Bastard Stepchild - George R.R. Martin 2 Death by Dahlia - Charlaine Harris 3 The Bleeding Shadow - Joe R. Lansdale 4 Hungry Heart - Simon R. Green 5 Styx and Stones - Steven Saylor 6 Pain and Suffering - S.M. Stirling 7 It's Still the Same Old Story - Carrie Vaughn 8 The Lady is a Screamer - Conn Iggulden 9 Hellbender - Laurie R. King 10 Shadow Thieves - Glen Cook 11 No Mystery, No Miracle - Melinda M. Snodgrass 12 The Difference Between a Puzzle and a Mystery - M.L.N. Hanover 13 The Curious Affair of the Deodand - Lisa Tuttle 14 Lord John and the Plague of Zombies - Diana Gabaldon 15 Beware the Snake - John Maddox Roberts 16 In Red, with Pearls - Patricia Briggs 17 The Adakian Eagle - Bradley Denton

Detective Lt. Henry Carmaggio has seen plenty of blood in his 20 years of police work in New York. He'd never seen anything like the Warehouse Massacre. Gwendolyn had been too close to the molehole experiment when it went wrong and hurled her into a parallel Earth. Now, as a member of the Draka Master Race her duty is clear--come back and conquer all.

After losing three significant battles to the humans, the Kzin begin to wonder if their combative diplomatic style is working, and they decide to reevaluate their strategy

A novel based on the television science-fiction series, Babylon 5, set aboard a massive space station in the year 2257. Positioned in a key sector of the galaxy and under the jurisdiction of the Earth Alliance, Babylon 5 serves as a space-borne port of call, open to travellers from anywhere.

There Is More Than One History Of The World...In the mid-fifteenth century there was Burgundy, the jewel of Europe - opulant and powerful, the undisputed center of an uncivilized world.In an epoch of war and madness there was Ash. A girl born in mud and dung, she slew her first men while only eight. Scarred and ravaged, but still beautiful, she rose up to lead a great mercenary army before the age of twenty - and followed a sacred voice wise in the bloody ways of battle to a pinnacle unattainable to even the most potent of legends.In a time when empires and alliances shifted like sand - when Mithras the bull was worshiped freely alongside the Christ - a great cloud arose out of Africa to darken the sun. The Visgoths came with their terrible machines - powered by magic or a science unknown to this day - and aimed their irresistible might toward the rich Burgundian prize, wrenching the wheel of civilization in an unknown and unexpected direction. And with their coming, one incomparable warrior raised on Destiny's ash heap became more than anyone thought one woman could be.

In a heroic, bronze-age world similar to 300, the Mrem Clan of the Claw and its sister warbands are expanding their territory, but now they face Lishkash, masters of a cold-blooded empire of slave armies and magic. It's mammalian courage against reptile cunning in a clash of steel and will that will determine which line shall inherit the Earth.

Set in an alternate history where Teddy Roosevelt serves a second presidential term just before WWI, the narrative explores the political tensions and espionage of the era. Roosevelt, with the support of the Black Chamber, a clandestine spy organization, navigates the complexities of international relations and domestic challenges. The novel delves into themes of power, secrecy, and the impact of pivotal historical events on the course of American history.

Marc has been assigned to Jamestown, the US-Commonwealth base on Venus, near the great Venusian city of Kartahown. Set in a countryside swarming with sabertooths and dinosaurs, Jamestown is home to a small band of American and allied scientist-adventurers.But there are flies in this ointment - and not only the Venusian dragonflies, with their yard-wide wings. The biologists studying Venus's life are puzzled by the way it not only resembles that on Earth, but is virtually identical to it. The EastBloc has its own base at Cosmograd, in the highlands to the south, and relations are frosty. And attractive young geologist Cynthia Whitlock seems impervious to Marc's Cajun charm.Meanwhile, at the western end of the continent, Teesa of the Cloud Mountain People leads her tribe in a conflict with the Neanderthal-like beastmen who have seized her folk's sacred caves. Then an EastBloc shuttle crashes nearby, and the beastmen acquire new knowledge… and AK47's.Jamestown sends its long-range blimp to rescue the downed EastBloc cosmonauts, little suspecting that the answer to the jungle planet's mysteries may lie there, among tribal conflicts and traces of a power that made Earth's vaunted science seem as primitive as the tribesfolk's blowguns. As if that weren't enough, there's an enemy agent on board the airship…

The pulse-pounding return of Conan, the most iconic fantasy hero in popular culture, with a brand-new illustrated standalone novel by New York Times bestselling author S.M. Stirling, tied directly to the famous tales written by Robert E. Howard.

Part Shadowspawn, but living as an ordinary man, Adrian Breze must now must battle the dark forces of the world and within his own blood to save humanity, in this new series from the New York Times bestselling author.

An alternate reality reveals a shocking secret about Mars and Venus, discovered in the twentieth century, which transforms humanity's understanding of the solar system. This newfound knowledge ignites a competitive race among Earth's major powers to explore and exert influence over these captivating planets, setting the stage for thrilling adventures and geopolitical intrigue.

Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp is a seminal work in science fiction that established the alternate-history subgenre. It follows Martin Padway's time travel to 6th-century Rome, where he attempts to alter history. This influential book has inspired numerous authors and includes new stories in its 2021 edition.

Po zničení Infiltrátora maskujícího se za zaměstnankyni Cyberdyne Corp. se Sarah Connorová opět ocitne v nemocnici, těžce zraněná na těle i na duši. Zatímco se pod přísným dohledem tajných vládních organizací zotavuje, její syn John, budoucí vojenský vůdce lidstva v boji proti vražedným strojům, se spolu s bývalým protiteroristickým agentem Rossbachem připravují na temné časy: budují kryty, shromažďují prostředky a zásoby a získávají přívržence. Zničený Inflitrátor však bohužel nebyl jediný a nepřátelé, proti kterým Connorovi stojí, nejsou pouze z řad strojů. Naštěstí se jim podaří získat i spojence, například v poněkud výstřední milionářce nebo bysté mladé studentce MIT, která si myslí, že ví, jak zabránit Skynetu v sebeuvědomění. Rozhodující okamžik se nezadržitelně blí­ží… Druhá část trilogie T2, která začíná tam, kde končí dvojice filmů Jamese Camerona a Williama Wishera Terminátor a Terminátor 2: Den zúčtování.

New York Times bestselling author David Weber invites David Drake and S.M. Stirling, two of today's top writers of military science fiction, to join him in an exploration of Honor Harrington's universe. Here is the first entry in the Worlds of Honor anthology series, stories set in David Weber's New York TImes best-selling Honorverse.Contents: *A Beautiful Friendship [Star Kingdom (Honor Harrington)] (1998) / novella by David Weber *A Grand Tour [Honor Harrington Universe Short Fiction] (1998) / novella by David Drake *A Whiff of Grapeshot [Honor Harrington Universe Short Fiction] (1998) / novelette by S. M. Stirling *The Universe of Honor Harrington [Honor Harrington Universe Nonfiction] (1998) • essay by David Weber .