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...

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...

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?

The next invasion won't be little green men landing their spaceship in the National Mall. It will start somewhere quiet, like a dark road at night…At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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.

In the early 1900s, the golden age of postcards was just beginning. Millions of cards were mailed across America, and many survive today in archives and private collections. Through these snapshots of history, Tyler's evolution can be traced. While fruit and cotton production was king into the early 20th century, a floral beauty soon brought Tyler new royalty-the Rose Queen. The discovery of oil in the city's backyard supplied a security blanket during the Great Depression's uncertain days...

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 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...

This dazzling anthology includes epic interstellar adventures, tales of space and wonder, from some of the brightest names in science fiction. Authors includeKage BakerStephen BaxterGregory BenfordTony DanielGreg EganPeter F. HamiltonGwyneth JonesJames Patrick KellyNancy KressKen MacleodPaul J. McAuleyIan McDonaldRobert ReedAlastair ReynoldsMary RosenblumRobert SilverbergDan SimmonsWalter Jon Williams

Everyone loves a good disaster story. Fire, famine, disease, war...the world as we know it might end in a million different ways. The Plague, Pestilence, and Apocalypse MEGAPACK™ explores some of the holocausts that might befall mankind, with a special emphasis on plagues (a personal favorite theme of the publisher). If this volume proves popular, we'll do additional volumes focusing on other apocalyptic events... Ice ages? Atomic war? The death of the sun? The possibilities are endless.