Seven months after an alien ship hangs over Oregon and delivers a brutal ultimatum—communicate, or watch all sentient life on Earth be destroyed—humanity's best minds are trapped in a race against panic, secrecy, and time. At the center is Francine Millar, a grieving clinical psychologist drawn into the crisis as scientists, linguists, and military officials struggle to decipher a message that may already be hiding in plain sight. Working with the careful Hikonojo Ohashi, the combative The...

Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike—this eBook collection includes all six original novels in the Dune Saga written by Frank Herbert.In the far future, on a remote planet, an epic adventure awaits. Here are the first six novels of Frank Herbert’s magnificent Dune saga—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction series of all time.The Dune Saga begins on the desert planet Arrakis with the story of the boy Paul Atreides...

Two prophets of democracy, one a wealthy New Yorker and the other an Apache leader, confronted the injustices of imperial conquest. Their resistance reveals the deep moral contradictions of American expansion and inspires the ongoing struggle for democratic rights.Prophets of Democracy explores the intertwined lives of Herman Melville and Nochaydelklinne, highlighting the shared commitment to human dignity that set them at odds with the pursuit of America'...

Frank Herbert’s classic masterpiece—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time.Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of Paul Atreides—who would become known as Muad'Dib—and of a great family's ambition to bring to fruition mankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism and politics, Dune won the first Nebula Award, sha...

The first book in the definitive graphic novel adaptation of Dune**, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert.**A stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics, Dune is a powerful, fantastical tale that takes an unprecedented look into our universe, and is transformed by the graphic novel format.Frank Herbert’s epic science-fiction masterpiece set in the far future amidst a sp...

You may have walked through incarceration, homelessness, addiction, or seasons so dark you wondered if redemption was even possible. Maybe the world has stamped you with labels like "lost cause," "too far gone," or "not worth saving." But God never uses those labels. Your story isn't over. In His hands, any mind can be renewed, any life can be rebuilt, and what once looked ruined can become something beautiful. Transformation is not just possible - it's promised.What if the life yo...

''Why the North Won the Civil War'' is a classic historical anthology edited by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner David Herbert Donald. Originally published in 1960, the book compiles insightful chapters from prominent American historians who analyze the conflict through economic, military, diplomatic, social, and political lenses. The book is highly regarded for moving beyond simple answers (like just counting factory outputs or troop numbers). Each contributor addresses a specific dimension...

Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike−this eBook collection includes the first three novels in Frank Herbert’s Dune saga: DUNE, DUNE MESSIAH, and CHILDREN OF DUNEIn the far future, on a remote planet, an epic adventure awaits. Here are the first three novels of Frank Herbert’s magnificent Dune saga—a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction series of all time.The Dune Saga begins on the desert planet Arrakis with the s...

Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus, and the inspiration for the spectacular cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two.'An astonishing science fiction phenomenon' WASHINGTON POST'I know nothing comparable to it except The Lord of the Rings' Arthur C ClarkeHerbert's evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex pol...

The Second Great Dune Trilogy contains God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapter House Dune, and concludes the Dune Chronicles, one of the most influential SF series ever written.Herbert's evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions.More than three thousand years have passed since the first events recorded in Dune

A lively and engaging history of the brass band in Britain and beyondBrass bands have played a unique role in the cultural history of Britain. Amidst the industrial revolution, an increasingly urban population turned to music for mass entertainment. Brass bands became intimately associated with working men and spread across the country at breathtaking speed. At their height in the late Victorian era, there were thousands of them.Trevor Herbert reveals the s...

**COMING SOON • DUNE: PART THREE • THE MAJOR MOTION PICTUREDirected by Denis Villeneuve, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan, based on the novels written by Frank Herbert • Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach De Bankolé, with Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Javier BardemBook Two in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles—the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time**