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Twenty years following the revolution that won Coyote's independence from Earth, the colony is faced with a crisis in aging technology and discovers that the future is at stake, as ruthless politicians and others seek to exploit the planet.

Legendary author Ray Bradbury unfolds the story of humankind's conquest and colonization of Mars. In a bid to save themselves from Earth's imminent destruction, humans send several explorations to the Red Planet. Although secretive, the Martians are inviting at first. However, disease carried to Mars by the human colonists soon sparks an intergalactic war.

With the Assassins' Guild functioning again after a year of upheaval and rebellion, Bren Cameron takes a position on the court to champion a trade agreement, but tranquility in the atevi world is transient.

From the Publisher: A journey across centuries of religious conflict Toby Green's incredible new book brings a vast panorama to life by focusing on the untold stories of individuals from all walks of life and every section of society who were affected by the Inquisition. From witches in Mexico, bigamists in Brazil, Freemasons, Hindus, Jews, Muslims and Protestants, the Inquisition reached every aspect of society. This history, though filled with stories...

"From one of the most respected historians in America, twice the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a new collection of essays that reflect a lifetime of erudition and accomplishments in history. The past has always been elusive: how can we understand people whose worlds were utterly different from our own without imposing our own standards and hindsight? What did things feel like in the moment when outcomes were uncertain? How can we recover the uncertainties...

Offered a dream job escorting a teenage heir on a fabulous moon role-playing vacation, Scotty Griffin, a personal security specialist, becomes embroiled in a violent reality game involving armed terrorists, psychological tests, and a large audience.