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2) In ascension
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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZEAn astonishing novel about a young microbiologist
investigating an unfathomable deep vent in the ocean floor, leading her on a
journey that will encompass the full trajectory of the cosmos and the passage
of a single human life
Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as an
escape from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the
undersea world of her childhood, she excels in marine biology,...
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144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"Shipwrecked! is an adventure-filled nonfiction book for young readers about the most captivating shipwrecks from history. Combining new research, stunning archival material, and vivid storytelling, Shipwrecked! dives deep into the world of marine archaeology and shows young readers what each discovery reveals about the world before our time"--
5) Life on Mars
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 24 cm.
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"Mars appears to be a cold, dry planet. Yet scientists have used technology to find evidence of water that once covered it. Now they want to know if Mars may have had living things in the past-and whether the planet could support life in the future! This book takes readers on an exciting out-of-this-world voyage and uncovers cutting-edge technology while supporting STEM and NGSS standards. Each book contains fact boxes, sidebars, a glossary, an index,...
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xvi, 302 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, plates (some color) ; 24 cm.
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"A landmark work of narrative history that shatters our previous Eurocentric understanding of the Age of Discovery by telling the story of the Indigenous Americans who journeyed across the Atlantic to Europe after 1492"--
7) Starship-101
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Starship-101 successfully landed on Proxima Centauri-b about twenty years ago, marking humanity's first interstellar settlement. But with radio messages taking over four years to traverse the vast darkness of space, this fledgling colony has been isolated from Earth. Enter the Clason twins – Tarvin and Harden – the galaxy's preeminent Superposition Navigators. These brothers can bend the quantum space-time continuum to their will, instantaneously...
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The starship Blue Goose was the first transplanetary/multiversal patrol starship, it's primary mission was toe patrol the frontier worlds. The ship's captain, Rachel Strong, leads a compliment of seasoned crewmembers and soldier on a mission to protect the men and women seeking a new life beyond the stars.
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The planet Eden orbits on the edge of the Milky Way. A pristine world of volcanos, oceans, thick forests, and wild grasslands, its unique species have evolved untroubled by visitors. It is a planet devoid of technology but teaming with life. But its isolation is over.
Humans are spreading through the stars, sacrificing their own gods to escape a dying Earth. They bring a wealth of experience gleaned from survival on many planets and advanced technologies...
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A two-person crew embark on a mind-bending deep space mission inside a living wormship capable of burrowing through space. What lies on the other end is unknown-as is what they will do once they get there.
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12) Colony Ship
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This book shows how people tend to accept what they have been taught is the truth about things when the reality may actually be very different if they only try to explore the unknown
13) Where They Go
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After a cataclysmic battle, the interconnected galaxies enter a new era of healing and rebuilding. Communities band together to offer support and solace to survivors and refugees. Whispers spread of a phenomenon where deceased souls find new life within the interconnected galaxies. However, danger looms as malevolent entities seek to exploit this source of life. Commander Valen vows to protect the interconnected galaxies from darkness. The survivors...
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121 pages : color illustrations, color maps, color portraits ; 30 cm
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"For kids 8 to 13, join the largest Arctic expedition ever undertaken--and discover the secrets hidden deep in the ice that reveal how one of the world's crucial ecosystems is changing. The Arctic is changing--fast. The once-frozen landscape is melting before our eyes, and the effects can be felt around the world. But the Arctic is also the region we know the least about. Thick ice, extreme cold, and total darkness have always prevented scientists...
15) Colossus
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"...a spine-tingling sf novel certain to wow readers who want to explore sentient AI, parallel universes, paranoia, and sustaining human consciousness for generations to come." - Booklist
For fans of psychological SF novels like THE GONE WORLD and SIX WAKES
Economics professor Clay West has always explained the world through the lens of his profession. But after his girlfriend Karla takes Dying Wish-a drug that supposedly reveals the nature of...
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For over a decade, the Bards and Sages Quarterly has been a showcase for both new and established authors to share their speculative works. The short stories presented in each issue serve as a delightful sampler of the speculative genres. Whether your preference is sword and sorcery, time-travel, space exploration, gothic horror, urban fantasy, or any of the speculative genres, you are sure to find something to love in the pages of this magazine....
17) Tenzin
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Tenzin hoped to find a new planet where her species could live. They might find a whole new way of life. Time to Read: about 1 hour and 15 minutes Tenzin is stationed on a distant planet with a human to figure out if either species can use it as a colony. As they are forced to work side by side, they may discover that they can live together, and maybe even discover a new way of life together. Lost Colony is a quarterly magazine of masterfully crafted...
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It was perhaps inevitable that a struggling colony like Juventas would forget much of its early history, let alone things from old Earth centuries before. None of which explained why the planet was so weird. Just as a critical election looms, Jess Kimber quits her role running the colony's premier development, including the voting infrastructure, looking for a fresh challenge after a messy divorce. Her former colleague, Ravi Antic, sets off as part...
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"Exploring Time Travel: Unmasking Time's Hidden Potentials" by Peter Kattan takes readers on a captivating journey through the enigmatic realms of time. With a keen eye for unraveling the mysteries of temporal manipulation, Kattan delves into the depths of Time's Secret Potential, guiding readers through the intricacies of navigating Temporal Realms and confronting the ethical dilemmas inherent in Time Travel. From Problem-Solving through Time Travel...
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Mutiny aboard a highly advanced starship leads to a self-aware vessel fighting for more than victory. A struggling artist finds inspiration at a mental health institution, yet one patient becomes a muse like no other. First contact pits a starship crew against each other and their own fears. A young girl uses magic to find her father, who has seemingly become lost in a distant war. This collection of short stories spans more than a decade of Kenneth...
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