A select crew accepts the dangerous mission to explore a planet hidden in a massive spaceship in this space opera adventure by a New York Times bestseller." Marrow is magnificent. It combines epic sweep with living characters and a depth of vision that we see all too seldom." —Jack McDevittThe Ship has roamed the universe for longer than any of the immortal crew can recall, its true purpose and origins unknown. It is larger ...

A destructive entity hiding within a dark nebula threatens the future of the inhabitants of the Great Ship in this space opera sequel to Marrow."This literary SF novel works at all levels, from the big action sequences and mind-expanding concepts to the quiet, reflective moments." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)In The Well of Stars, Hugo award-nominated author Robert Reed has written a stunning sequel to his ac...

Diamond is an odd little boy, a seemingly fragile child—who proves to be anything but. An epic story begins when he steps into the world his parents have so carefully kept him from, a world where gigantic trees each house thousands of humans and another human species, the papio, rule its far edges. Does Diamond hold the promise to remake one species and, perhaps, change all of the Creation?

A mysterious change in the night sky leads to a new way to explore the universe in this science fiction adventure for fans of James Cameron's Avatar.The son of a UFO researcher, Agent Cornell Novak is the perfect candidate for a secret government project, where humans go through "portals" and emerge as aliens. Cornell crosses a portal with Porsche, and together they embark upon a bizarre odyssey. When he returns to Earth, Cornell realizes that his greatest...

Since the beginning of the universe, the giant starship wandered the emptiest reaches of space, without crew or course, much less any clear purpose. But humans found the relic outside the Milky Way, and after taking possession, they named their prize the Great Ship and embarked on a bold voyage through the galaxy’s civilized hearts.Larger than worlds, the Great Ship is laced with caverns and oceans, scenes of exalted beauty and corners where no creature has ever stood. Habitats can...

A novel featuring "aliens of real depth and conviction . . . and an absorbing narrative" from the Hugo Award–winning author of Beyond the Veil of Stars ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Porsche and Cornell fell in love as they infiltrated an alien world for the sake of humanity. But Porsche it turns out, is not human . . .Now the two return to Earth only to discover a conspiracy so deep that it casts doubt on those to who...

The aliens have arrived. And they want to Join. Yes, that means what you think it does.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

All politics is local. Even while the world is collapsing.A Tor.Com original story.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

A secret threatens to upend millions of years of galactic peace in this "epic tale of visionary futures and scientific speculation" ( Library Journal).Millions of years from now, humanity is driven to the brink of self-destruction. To save it, the world's great leaders create an elite group who keep the peace and safeguard humanity's future. Genetically enhanced, these Families are the carriers of Earth's greatest talents, a force unlike any in the history ...

The rise and growth of Washington, D. C., in the nineteenth century closely paralleled the invention and development of photography — a felicitous circumstance that made possible this valuable photographic record of the early years of the nation's capital. Culled from the archives of the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, Columbia Historical Society, and other sources, these 224 rare prints (including works by such Victorian-era cameramen as Brady, Bishop, Plumbe, Hiller, Peale, et al.) con...

No college degree? No problem!In this book you will learn why it is not necessary to go to college to become successful in life. Inside you will find numerous high paying jobs that do not require a degree that can help you win big and succeed. In this book you will find:- What are employers really looking for in their employees when hiring?- What jobs and careers can I get that don't require a college degree or a large amount of debt?- Where can I get an exc...

The universe shifts and changes: suddenly you understand, you get it, and are filled with wonder. That moment of understanding drives the greatest science-fiction stories and lies at the heart of Engineering Infinity.Whether it’s coming up hard against the speed of light – and, with it, the enormity of the universe – realising that terraforming a distant world is harder and more dangerous than you’d ever thought, or simply realizing that a hitchhiker on a starship consumes...