The third novel of the solar-system-spanning Post-Earth series merges hard sci-fi with the suspense of political intrigue.In the wake of the debacle with the fugitive Manfred, Technocrat Lord Rickard d'Helion calls in Petr Drexel's oath and summons him to Mars. Three hackers responsible for deaths of thousands are somewhere on the red planet, and Petr is tasked with apprehending them. Petr and his motley crew face distrust from within their own ranks as they are se...

After years of living in his grandfather’s shadow Petr Drexel, a member of the space-faring nomadic Star Folk, is on a quest to prove his worth to himself and his family. On his first job, Petr’s shuttle is shot out of the sky in the middle of a Martian civil war. Ship repairs put Petr in debt to Alfred Zwinger, who offers Petr a deal he can’t refuse: pay off the debt by completing jobs for a powerful Martian noble named Rickard d’Helion.During his first job for d’Helion Petr’s shu...

Petr Drexel is on the hunt for the fugitive Manfred to exact justice for his crimes against the Star Folk Community Fleet and his tribe. When the murdered body of a pilot indebted to Petr is discovered, Petr and his crew find themselves and the Star Folk Community Fleet in greater danger, and must capture Manfred before it's too late.

A Year Alone in SpaceChristopher Morris is on a thirty year journey to a new world when his stasis chamber malfunctions and shuts down prematurely. He finds himself trapped and alone in the Habitat Ring of a massive starship without access to the rest of the vessel. What would you do if you had all the time in the world and nothing to do?This short story introduces you to a main character in the Al Clark Series you can't help but like and can be read before,...

Providing essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.The book includes a large and international list of contributors from diverse lineages and backgrounds such as Matthew Taylor, Gail Parker and Steffany Moonaz, and is the first resource on yoga therapy that aligns with the...

Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation is the first anthology to broadly collect solarpunk short stories, artwork, and poetry. A new genre for the 21st Century, solarpunk is a revolution against despair. Focusing on solutions to environmental disasters, solarpunk envisions a future of green, sustainable energy used by societies that value inclusiveness, cooperation, and personal freedom.Edited by Phoebe Wagner and Brontë Christopher Wieland and containing work by Kristi...

The new Burgener: Improve your interpretation skills with this bestselling comprehensive reference to interpreting abnormal CT findingsDifferential Diagnosis in Computed Tomography, 2nd edition, is an invaluable reference aid in the evaluation of CT images to help confidently gain a general diagnostic impression and a reasonable differential diagnosis. In contrast to disease-oriented radiology texts, this book is organized by CT findings, enabling...

37 Jahre war Greta an der Seite des SPD-Politikers Herbert Wehner: als Bürochefin, Fahrerin, Mitarbeiterin, Begleiterin, Ehefrau und Pflegerin. An Greta Wehner ist, so Alt-Bundeskanzler Helmut Schmidt, "eine Politikerin verlorengegangen". Ihr Weg ist kein typischer Lebenslauf – und auch keine typische Emanzipationsgeschichte. Greta entsprach keinem Klischee. Viele der in sie gesetzten Erwartungen, erfüllte sie nicht. Aber auf ihre eigene Art und Weise übertraf Greta alle Erwartungen. Sie b...

Riveting and candid memoir of life behind the scenes as US Ambassador and Prime Minister's Press Secretary - a Sunday Times bestsellerChristopher Meyer was Ambassador to the United States from 1997 to 2003, during which time he was an eyewitness to and participant in the events following 9/11 and the preparations for the Iraq war. Never before has there been such a riveting and candid memoir of life behind the diplomatic scenes. Meyer's is an honest account of what...

In den vergangenen Jahre haben deutliche Verschiebungen im Asset-Management stattgefunden: hohe Volatilität bei festverzinslichen Wertpapieren erfordert eine neue Bewertung von Risiken und Chancen, die schnelle Änderung der Leitzinsen hat das Bewusstsein für professionelles Währungsmanagement geschärft, Veränderungen durch Zinspolitik und Trends wie Homeoffice verlangen angepasste Bewertungsrahmen bei Immobilienanlagen, alternative Anlagen und ETFs gewinnen an Bedeutung, passives Investier...

A poster child for our nation's urban experimentation a century ago, Gary was forged with hype and hope, dreams and sweat, political agendas and tons of steel. The hardscrabble city attracted all kinds, from shady scoundrels and famous architects to hardworking immigrants and brilliant entrepreneurs. Boasting 180,000 residents at its peak, the booming melting pot eventually faded away under the afflictions of urban decay, racial unrest and political upheaval. Jerry Davich explores the remn...

Willa Sibert Cather had Welsh ancestry but like her parents Charles and Mary, was born in Virginia, on 7th December 1873. Despite strong roots in the community, Willa was 9, when the family moved to Nebraska, to work the rich soil and avoid TB of which there were numerous outbreaks in Virginia.The vastness and drama of the Nebraska prairie and its’ extreme weather conditions as well as the many diverse cultures of the local families proved to be a major influence on her and can be ...