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As a vast Holy War begins, a powerful new force emerges in the second book of this "violent, passionate, darkly poetic" fantasy series (SFSite.com).
The first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great Names squabble over the spoils, Kellhus draws more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely-only to face an unimaginable test of faith. The warrior Cnaiur falls ever deeper into madness....
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From police on the street, to the mayor of New Orleans and FEMA administrators, government officials monumentally failed to protect the most vulnerable residents of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast during the Katrina disaster. This violation of the social contract undermined the foundational narratives and myths of the American nation and spawned a profound, often contentious public debate over the meaning of Katrina's devastation. A wide range of voices...
43) Prodigals
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If they're coming for us, who's coming for them? A first contact novel from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Relic.
The galaxy is vast, and not everything is what it seems. The invasion we always feared is here.
Which begs the question: what do the invaders fear? If not us, then what . . . or who?
And what happens to the would-be peacemakers when they find themselves in the middle of something else? Something dangerous,...
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This first volume begins with a general introduction to the overall series, and describes the motivations that led to its writing and the aims and methods adopted. A general description of the "science of geology" as we know it today is included, as well as a description of the various theories and factions involved. A brief description of each volume of the series is also included. The question of Atlantis is generally answered in the first six volumes,...
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The stunning conclusion to the saga of a doomed civilization and the heroes who fight to save it. In an empire on the brink of implosion, the Society of the Phoenix is the only alternative to catastrophe, yet it is regarded by the rulers of the Concord as treasonable and a greater threat than the ominous rumblings of a Bond uprising. The Phoenix is led by Alex Ransom, once the first born of the House of DeKoven Woolf, but Commander Ransom now lies...
46) The Square
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"You are hereby banished from the North American continent. Should you reenter it, you will be executed upon recognition. Within this facility, you have the right to life and to defend that life, unto your death."
These are the last words spoken to the exiles banished to the Square, a massive penal colony encompassing the western triangle of what was once the state of Texas. Paxton Stephens, a disgraced and exiled scientist, gave the authoritarian...
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Physics is a fascinating science. In this book we will explore the life and career of physics and its professional, the physicist. Physics would begin in the Stone Age with random questioning into Nature. It would originate in Greek philosophy, Taoism, and other ancient thinking. It would advance through ages being formalized in the Renaissance. Now it is an advanced science being taught worldwide. It absorbs into its teaching astronomy, cosmology,...
48) Changing the Course of AIDS: Peer Education in South Africa and Its Lessons for the Global Crisis
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Changing the Course of AIDS is an in-depth evaluation of a new and exciting way to create the kind of much-needed behavioral change that could affect the course of the global health crisis of HIV/AIDS. This case study from the South African HIV/AIDS epidemic demonstrates that regular workers serving as peer educators can be as-or even more-effective agents of behavioral change than experts who lecture about the facts and so-called appropriate health...
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Dive into the enchanting world of "BioGenesis," where the intricate dance of life unfolds on every page. This comprehensive exploration of biology transcends the boundaries of traditional textbooks, inviting readers on a journey through the wonders of the natural world.From the microscopic realms of genetics to the grandeur of ecosystems, "BioGenesis" unravels the tapestry of existence with captivating narratives and vivid descriptions. Each chapter...
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Embark on a captivating odyssey into the heart of matter with "Chemistry Unveiled: The Elemental Journey." This insightful book takes you on a thrilling exploration of the building blocks of our universe, unraveling the secrets behind the elements that form the very fabric of reality.In "Chemistry Unveiled," the periodic table becomes a roadmap to discovery, guiding you through the intricate world of chemical elements. From the fundamental principles...
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El Ingeniero Víctor H. Montenegro Vílchez, catedrático de Química Analítica en la Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía Peruana (UNAP) en su Manual de Prácticas de Química Analítica Cuantitativa planteó 201 Problemas de Química Analítica Cuantitativa, para entrenar a sus alumnos no solamente en la técnica analítica sino también en el manejo e interpretación de los resultados obtenidos. Este es el origen del presente libro (publicado...
53) Alien Child
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Alone on Earth, a young girl searches for a new beginning Nita is a child of the Institute. Ever since she can remember, she has roamed its sterile halls, living out her youth in the care of a fur-covered guardian from another world. The Institute's computers give her everything she could want-except another human to share her life with. Long ago there were people at the Institute, but something happened that wiped them out. As she matures, Nita slowly...
54) One Human Minute
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Essays by the author of Solaris. Contains three essays--"One Human Minute," "The Upside-Down Revolution ," and "The World as Cataclysm"--from science fiction master Stanislaw Lem.
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A #1 international bestselling author offers up sixteen science fiction tales featuring aliens, magic, robots, time travelers, cyborgs, nanotech, and more.
These sixteen stories, ranging from flash fiction to novella length, extend from the far corners of space to the edge of time and back to cutting-edge explorations inspired by today's headlines. Read about clones and combat cyborgs, nanotechnology experiments and giant robots, super-sentient...
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During a routine drive to dinner with her parents, sixteen-year-old Annie Walker's car is struck by a pickup truck. The resulting accident kills her parents and leaves Annie unconscious. When she wakes up, she thinks she's in a hospital, but the truth is far stranger. Annie has been downloaded into a computer program called PATTIE.With the help of PATTIE's brilliant programmer, Eric, Annie struggles to come to terms with her new existence. She also...
57) The Intellectual and Diplomatic Discourse of American Progressives and the Late Ottomans, 1830-1930
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The Intellectual and Diplomatic Discourse of the American Progressives and the Late Ottomans 1830-1930" by Brigitte Powell would be characterized as a historical analysis that examines the relationship between the United States and the Ottoman Empire from the early 19th to mid-20th century. It offers insights into how American progressive thought was influenced by Ottoman reforms, and how this interaction shaped American foreign policy in the Near...
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On the harsh Martian frontier, young Peter and Susan are left in the care of their impatient guardian, Mr. Caxton, while their parents explore the desert. The curious children spot mysterious clawmarks in the red sand, but their discovery is met with scorn. As night falls, an otherworldly creature materializes at their door, igniting terror and wonder.
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"Relatividad juvenil: descubriendo el universo de Einstein" es un libro escrito por el astrofísico Albert Polansky que tiene como objetivo explicar de manera sencilla y accesible la teoría de la relatividad de Albert Einstein a un público joven. A lo largo de sus páginas, Polansky utiliza un lenguaje claro y ejemplos cotidianos para introducir conceptos complejos como la dilatación del tiempo, la contracción de longitudes y la famosa ecuación...
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Para algunos el ser humano es una especie más entre tantas otras. Reducido a la condición de animal, evolucionado cuando no máximamente dañino, sólo sería otro eslabón en el proceso evolutivo, sin trascendencia. Defender su superioridad sería caer en especismo, un modo insidioso de creerse superior. La moral, la dignidad, solo serían superestructuras culturales, ficciones.
Para otros lo despreciable es justamente la condición biológica....
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