A foundational abolitionist text calling for resistance to slavery. Accompanied by biographical context, it remains a landmark in African-American political thought.

On the frigid moon of Europa, Abuya is part of a small band of scientists and explorers at the Cadmus Outpost. As She Investigates the possibility of life beneath the icy surface, she faces unimaginable challenges that fray the fabric of her reality. The desolate beauty of this frozen world hides unforeseen dangers.As Abuya delves deeper, the crew begins to unravel and madness descends, with mysterious symbols, missing supplies, and brutal violence. The psychological toll grows imm...

Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the in...

Unexpectedly the starship Stellaris hurtled off the earth and into the farthest reaches of space. If only that was the only problem! No star maps killer aliens and a ship that was only partially built.

Let Anne McCaffrey, storyteller extraordinare and New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, open your mind to new worlds and new concepts: telepathy and tele kinetics. Worlds where amazing gifts can lead to power and persecution. Perfect for fans of David Eddings, Brandon Sanderson and Douglas Adams.'Anne McCaffrey, one of the queens of science fiction, knows exactly how to give her public what it wants' - THE TIMES

He can jump between worlds. But can he save his own?As the totalitarian Inspectorate tightens its grip, one man discovers the power to slip through the gaps and traverse alternate universes. World Walkers by Neal Asher is an exhilarating standalone novel set within the Owner universe.‘World Walkers is Neal Asher in his prime’ – FanFiAddictOttanger is a rebel and mutant on an Earth govern...

A gripping and heartfelt horror-tinged space adventure from the BSFA award-winning author of Stars and Bones and Embers of War. Readers of James S.A. Core and Becky Chambers will love this fast-paced story of space piracy, deadly alien artifacts and a race to save what is left of humanity.When archaeologist Ursula Morrow accidentally infects herself with an alien parasite, she fears she may have jeopardised her career. However, her concerns become...

An Orks NovelGhazghkull Thraka, the Beast of Armageddon, is one of the greatest threats to the Imperium. For the first time, read his full story… as told to the Inquisition by his faithful banner bearer Makari.READ IT BECAUSEFor the first time, get a grot's-eye view of the inexorable rise of the greatest ork warboss since the Great Beast, in a novel packed with all the action and dark humour you'd expect from an ork tale.

Weird space holds a dire fateCarina Lin has defeated dark mages, hostile aliens, and evil smugglers to bring her family halfway across the galaxy in her search for Earth.But more obstacles stand in her way.A strange star system awaits them en route, threatening to trap them within its confines forever. Carina must face the challenges of an extraordinary space station if she’s ever to find a safe haven for the people she loves.So begins the f...

Miles and his Dendarii mercenaries are on a mission in Jackson's Hole to retrieve a geneticist, who unexpectedly says he won't leave until a certain "monster" is neutralized and a tissue sample is taken from it. What Miles finds is something vastly different from what he was led to expect… ("Labyrinth" follows ETHAN OF ATHOS in the Vorkosigan Saga)Written by Hugo and Nebula Award winning New York Times bestselling author Lois McMaster Bujold.Novella chronology: "The Mountai...

The Fifth Book of Mageworlds:Welcome to Khesat, glittering jewel of the Central Worlds. Khesat, where decadence is an art form and intrigue is a way of life--and where, more than twenty years after the end of the Second Magewar, power struggles within the ruling family threaten both the Mageworlds and the Republic.The Khesatan crisis has broken the spaceways apart, reviving old alliances and buried rivalries. Warring factions, criminal guilds, and supranormal forces all have ...

Set in the world of bestselling computer game ELITE, and launched to tie in with the latest version, ELITE: DANGEROUS - a game almost 20 years in the making. One of three very distinct - but subtly linked - novels written by major authors who are fans of the game, this novel will be a must-buy not only the 25,000+ people who funded the new game on kickstarter, but also for all of those fans of the original game.Two lovers steal a spaceship and go on the run, attacking at random and...