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Download or read book Stellaris written by Steven Savile and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hayden Quinn's entire life has been about listening. He is the first to hear the signal, a distress call from the stars that answers the ultimate question once and for all: we are not alone. The Commonwealth of Man is divided by his discovery. Some see it as salvation for their dying world, others insist that answering the call will expose them to advanced alien species and a future of slavery in their thrall. Some are willing to go to extreme lengths to make sure that doesn't happen. The first mission is a catastrophic failure, huge ark ships burning in the skies over Unity Prime. The brightest and best-scientists, warriors, historians-are all lost in the fires. The mission is set back years, and the grim truth is that any new crew Unity can muster will always be second best. But they can't give up. The signal is still strong. Carson Devolo, captain of the colony ship Terella, has a simple mission objective: find the Source. But can he trust his crew? And what discoveries await if they reach their final destination? Infinite Frontiers is a novel based on the Stellaris computer game by Paradox Interactive, written by bestselling author Steven Savile.
Book Synopsis Stellaris: People of the Stars by : Les Johnson
Download or read book Stellaris: People of the Stars written by Les Johnson and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW STORIES AND ESSAYS FROM TOP AUTHORS AND EXPERT SCIENTISTS. Explorations of how interstellar travel may affect humanity by best-selling authors and scientists. The stars will change us. STELLARIS: PEOPLE OF THE STARS is a collection of original science fiction stories and nonfiction essays speculating about humanity’s far-term expansion into the universe beyond the limits of our solar system—with an emphasis on the changes humans will undergo as a species as we make this happen. Is interstellar travel so far beyond our current imaginings that it will take a fundamental transformation of humanity in order to make it possible? And, if so, will we remain Homo sapiens or become a new and unique species—Homo stellaris (the People of the Stars)? Herein are original science fiction stories by award-winning authors such as Kevin J. Anderson, William Ledbetter, Todd McCaffrey and Sarah A. Hoyt, supplemented by accessible nonfiction essays describing the science behind the fiction from people who should know—Sir Martin Rees (Astronomer Royal of the United Kingdom), Mark Shelhamer (Chief Scientist for the NASA’s Human Research Program), and more. This collection of original stories and essays was inspired by a gathering of scientists, science fiction authors, and futurists at a series of annual meetings held by the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop. Let their speculations, imaginations and boundless sense of what’s possible take your own journey beyond the edge of the solar system in STELLARIS: PEOPLE OF THE STARS! Stories and Provocative Speculation from Sir Martin Rees Kevin J. Anderson Sarah A. Hoyt Mike Massa William Ledbetter Todd McCaffrey Kacey Ezell and Philip Wohlrab Dan Hoyt Les Johnson Robert E. Hampson Mark Shelhamer Brent Roeder Jim Beall Cathe Smith At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Stellaris: People of the Stars: [A] thought-provoking look at a selection of real-world challenges and speculative fiction solutions. . . . Readers will enjoy this collection that is as educational as it is entertaining."—Bookist About Mission to Methone by Les Johnson: "The spirit of Arthur C. Clarke and his contemporaries is alive and well in Johnson’s old-fashioned first-contact novel, set in 2068.... includes plenty of realistic detail and puts fun new spins on familiar alien concepts.... There’s a great deal here for fans of early hard SF."—Publishers Weekly "With equal parts science fiction and international intrigue....an exciting, fast-paced read that you will not want to put down."—Booklist About Rescue Mode by Ben Bova and Les Johnson: "... a suspenseful and compelling narrative of the first human spaceflight to Mars."—Booklist
Book Synopsis 20 Essential Games to Study by : Joshua Bycer
Download or read book 20 Essential Games to Study written by Joshua Bycer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to look over the past 35 years of games to discuss titles whose design deserves to be studied by anyone with an interest in game design. While there are plenty of books that focus on the technical side of Game Development, there are few that study the nature of game design itself. Featuring a mix of console and PC offerings, I purposely left off some of the easy choices (Mario, Starcraft, Call of Duty, Overwatch) to focus on games that stood out thanks to their designs. Key Features An informative breakdown focusing on the design and gameplay of successful games Written to be useful for students or designers starting out in game development Books focused specifically on design are rare Perfect for students and professionals alike, or can be read for the nostalgia and history
Download or read book Adiamante written by L. E. Modesitt, Jr. and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-03-15 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a millennia of exploitation and war, the people of Earth have built a society based on environmental conservation and nonaggression. These priciples are tested when a hostile fleet appears in orbit.
Download or read book Annihilation written by Simon Furman and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cosmic epic concludes, and the Marvel Universe will never be the same! Exiled and on the run, Ronan the Accuser faces the deadliest women in the galaxy including Gamora! As war rages across the universe, Richard Rider, the new Nova Prime, must marshal a united front against Annihilus and his lethal Annihilation Wave! Drax the Destroyer, Peter Star-Lord Quill, Moondragon and Phyla-Vell join the fight to guard the galaxy but what chilling plan does Annihilus have for Galactus? Whose side is Thanos on, and what will happen when he faces down Drax? Can Ronan save the Kree Empire from Annihilus forces? And how can Novas ragtag team possibly defeat the Annihilation Wave, stop the war and save the galaxy? Collecting ANNIHILATION: RONAN #1-4, ANNIHILATION #1-6, ANNIHILATION: HERALDS OF GALACTUS #1-2 and ANNIHILATION: THE NOVA CORPS FILES.
Book Synopsis Annihilation Book Two by : Keith Giffen
Download or read book Annihilation Book Two written by Keith Giffen and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2007-05-02 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic collection of the cosmic event continues, as the the Annihilation Wave targets Galactus' ex-heralds! Hunted by beings every bit as powerful as himself, the Silver Surfer must find a way to unite the one-time heralds against a common foe. But can even the united cosmic might of those who served Galactus stand against these powerful beings!? Meanwhile, no longer recognized as "Accuser," Ronan himself has been accused, tried and stripped of his rank. Now, he's out to clear his name! And finally, from one of the writers of ABC's smash hit Lost comes a new vision of a venerable villain as Super-Skrull brings his devious cunning to bear on an unstoppable enemy! Super-Skrull bursts into the frontline of the war against the Annihilation Wave, taking the fight to the enemy in his own ruthless way! Collects Silver Surfer #1-4, Super Skrull #1-4 and Ronan #1-4
Download or read book Total Eclipse written by John Brunner and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen light years from Earth, on Sigma Draconis, an international space team stumbles upon the first evidence of another highly advanced civilization in the universe. Tragically, however, the Draconians are extinct and have been for a hundred thousand years. What mysterious disaster destroyed man's nearest neighbour in the colossal emptiness of space? And will the same fate befall Earth? The answers, as Earth degenerates into squabbles, paranoia and self-destruction, are vital. But how to begin the almost insuperable task of cracking the enigma of a long-buried and utterly alien culture?
Book Synopsis The Founder Effect by : Robert E. Hampson
Download or read book The Founder Effect written by Robert E. Hampson and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AWARD-WINNING AND BEST-SELLING AUTHORS CONTRIBUTE NEW STORIES: All-new fiction from Dragon Award winner and New York Times best-selling author David Weber, Dragon Award nominee D.J. Butler, best seller Jody Lynn Nye, indie best sellers Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey, and more. Also featuring an introduction by multi-award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Larry Correia. It is 2185 CE. Humans now live throughout the Solar System, but their most ambitious adventure is about to begin. The starship Victoria will carry over 10,000 colonists to a new world outside the Solar System. The larger-than-life exploits of those colonists will become legendary. The colonists will build a new civilization, and the actions of a few individuals will become famous—and infamous—forever marking their new colony with the Founder Effect. Contributors: Larry Correia, Mark H. Wandrey, Les Johnson, Christopher L. Smith, David Weber, Daniel M. Hoyt, Brad R. Torgersen, Monalisa Foster, Sarah A. Hoyt, Chris Kennedy, Vivienne Raper, Jody Lynn Nye, Brent M. Roeder, Catherine L. Smith, Philip Wohlrab, D.J. Butler About Stellaris: People of the Stars, co-edited by Robert E. Hampson: [A] thought-provoking look at a selection of real-world challenges and speculative fiction solutions. . . . Readers will enjoy this collection that is as educational as it is entertaining."—Booklist "This was an enjoyable collection of science fiction dealing with colonizing the stars. In the collection were several gems and the overall quality was high."—Tangent
Book Synopsis Phaco Chop and Advanced Phaco Techniques by : David F. Chang
Download or read book Phaco Chop and Advanced Phaco Techniques written by David F. Chang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While chopping techniques are particularly advantageous for complicated cataracts, they must be integrated with other devices and strategies. Phaco Chop, the best-selling cataract surgery book, has been revised and updated into a Second Edition to reflect the many advances over the past few years. More than half of the 30 total chapters are new. These detail strategies for complicated cases and introduce femtosecond laser nuclear fragmentation techniques. Dr. David F. Chang is widely acknowledged as one of the best cataract surgical teachers. His video instruction courses for phaco chop and complicated cataracts have consistently ranked among the best attended and top rated at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meetings for over a decade. The Four Main Sections inside the Second Edition: Phaco Chop Techniques Phacodynamics of Chopping Femtosecond Laser Nuclear Pre-Chopping Complicated Cases and Complications – Strategies and Management Section One is a detailed guide for learning phaco chop. The faculty from Dr. Chang’s popular phaco chop course outlines their pearls based upon extensive experience teaching residents and transitioning surgeons. Section Two provides the general principles of instrumentation and configuring machine parameters. Separate chapters specifically address optimizing the Infiniti, Signature, and Stellaris platforms for chopping. Section Three introduces femtosecond laser nuclear pre chopping with separate chapters on the LenSx, LensAR, and Optimedica platforms. Section Four covers small pupils and IFIS, rock hard and white mature cataracts, weak zonules, and extremely long and short eyes with an emphasis on managing posterior capsule rupture, advanced IOL fixation strategies, and avoiding and managing capsulorrhexis complications. Bonus Video Material! Phaco Chop and Advanced Phaco Techniques, Second Edition includes instructional video that complements and supplements the content of the book. With your book purchase, you will receive a DVD that contains 26 surgical videos in high definition 3D format. With the enclosed 3D glasses—learning intraocular surgical techniques is taken to a new level. Additionally, you will receive access to a website that includes additional companion surgical videos narrated by Dr. Chang in 2D format—watch, listen, view repeatedly, and learn the techniques! The narrated videos produced by Dr. Chang illustrate advanced surgical techniques and technologies. Together with over 400 high-resolution operative photographs, this paired format overcomes the limitations of learning new and advanced surgical techniques from written text alone. With its comprehensive and integrated emphasis on advanced surgical techniques, optimizing phaco technology, and complication management, Phaco Chop and Advanced Phaco Techniques: Strategies for Complicated Cataracts, Second Edition will appeal to residents and transitioning surgeons as well as high volume surgeons interested in honing their most advanced phaco skills.
Book Synopsis General Catalogue of the Homoptera by : United States. Agricultural Research Service
Download or read book General Catalogue of the Homoptera written by United States. Agricultural Research Service and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis NOAA Technical Report NMFS CIRC. by :
Download or read book NOAA Technical Report NMFS CIRC. written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Revision of the Catsharks, Family Scyliorhinidae by : Stewart Springer
Download or read book A Revision of the Catsharks, Family Scyliorhinidae written by Stewart Springer and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The family includes 86 species in 17 genera. Species are characterized and most of them are illustrated. Summaries of biological studies pertinent to classification are included. Keys to genera and species are provided. Six new species and one new subspecies are described: Parmaturus manis of the western North Atlantic; P. stenseni of the Pacific continental slope off Panama; P. campechiensis from the Gulf of Mexico; Galeus schultzi from Philippine seas; G. arae antillensis from the West Indies; and two species of Apristurus from the western Atlantic, A. canutus Springer and Heemstra and A. parvipinnis Springer and Heemstra. Two populations close to Galeus arae and one population close to G. melastomus are treated here as subspecies; they are G. a. antillensis (new subspecies) and G. a. cadenati of the Caribbean region and G. m. murinum of northeastern Atlantic island slopes. Treatment emphasizes descriptive accounts thought to be useful for species identification.
Book Synopsis Bulletin of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories by : Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Download or read book Bulletin of the United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories written by Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Bulletin by : Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)
Download or read book Bulletin written by Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 1248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis American Ornithological Bibliography by : Elliott Coues
Download or read book American Ornithological Bibliography written by Elliott Coues and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Holstein-Friesian Herd-book, Containing a Record of All Holstein-Friesian Cattle ... by : Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Download or read book Holstein-Friesian Herd-book, Containing a Record of All Holstein-Friesian Cattle ... written by Holstein-Friesian Association of America and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 1470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Satan's World written by Poul Anderson and published by Corgi. This book was released on 1969 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
