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New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Moon's beloved world of Paksenarrion shines in this collection of short stories perfect for new readers or longtime fans. With introductory notes from the author and four original stories written just for this volume, Deeds of Wisdom relates defining episodes from Paksworld's history, beginning with the ancient kingdoms in Old Aare and leading up the years before Paksenarrion's birth. Each story can be read as a standalone, offering fresh perspectives into a saga rich with detail, sharp action, and delightful payoffs. Whether princess, mercenary, shepherd, or son-in-law, these inimitable characters find a touch of wisdom that transforms last stands, noble deeds, and insurmountable odds into something unexpected. Melding folk tales and legends with Moon's signature wry humanity, Deeds of Wisdom collects six adventures as memorable as they are satisfying. Deeds of Wisdom: Paksenarrion Chronicles III "In the Valley of Death" – "My Princess" – "The Shepherd's Tale" – "Judgment" – "Final Honor" – "Destiny"

Brand-new contributions to the hoard of dragon lore by five top fantasy authors. Orson Scott Card's "In the Dragon's House" is a gothic yarn about the mysterious dragon that lives in the wiring of an old house, noticed by a young boy who shares its body in dreams and feels its true size and power. Mercedes Lackey's "Joust" tells the story of a slave boy who is chosen to care for a warrior's dragon--a dragon whose secrets may be the key to his freedom. Tanith Lee's "Love in a Time of Dragons" is a fable is imbued with her signature atmosphere--Old World, moody, erotic--as a kitchen maid goes a-questing with a handsome champion to slay the local drakkor. Elizabeth Moon's "Judgment" tells the tale of a young man forced by lies to flee his village . . . into an adventure of dwarfs and dragonspawn. Michael Swanwick's "King Dragon" invokes a truly sinister and repellent creature--a being with the soul of a beast and the body of a machine--part metal, part devil . . . all merciless.

Heris Serrano was an officer born of a long line of officers, and a life serving in the ranks of the Regular Space Service was all she had ever known and all she ever wanted - until a treacherous superior officer forced her to resign her commission. This was not just the end of a career path; it was the end of everything that gave her life meaning. But even ex-Fleet captains have to eat, and Heris finds employment as 'Captain' of an interstellar luxury yacht, working for the eccentric Lady Cecelia de Marktos. Being a rich old lady's chauffeur isn't quite the same as captaining a Fleet cruiser, but nothing Heris will ever do again will compare with that. Or so she thinks . . .For all is not as it seems aboard the Sweet Delight. The smuggling ring is only the start of it. For on a visit to a seemingly innocuous pleasure planet, Heris stumbles across a very sinister hunting club and finds herself fighting for her life - and for the lives of friends she thought she'd never see again.

WELCOME TO A SWEET DELIGHT Heris Serrano was an officer from a family with a long tradition of distinguished service in the Fleet. So when a treacherous superior set her up and forced her to resign her commission, she thought life had lost all meaning. But she still needed to pay the bills¾which was how she ended up as "Captain" of a rich old lady's interstellar luxury yacht, the Sweet Delight, which just added insult to injury ... or so she thought. But Cecelia, the rich and exceedingly well-born old lady, turned out to have more brains than most admirals Heris had known, and when the pair ran into a secret society whose idea of "fun" was hunting and killing people, they quickly put a stop to that blood sport. But that was only the beginning. The heir to the throne himself was involved with the society, and Heris soon uncovered a plot against the royal family and a conspiracy within the Fleet itself. And whoever controlled the Fleet controlled the galaxy . . . Before it was all over, Heris would be given a chance to rejoin her beloved space navy ... if she could manage to stop an invading armada with only one destroyer, two PT boats, one ore scow, and¾oh, yes¾an old lady's space yacht Sweet Delight. Impossible Not for Heris Serrano. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "... dazzling ... Moon's mastery of contemporary science fiction is evident in every line. The characters spring to life on the page ... the action never flags... riveting..." ¾Booklist "One of the best-known and most acclaimed writers of SF adventure...." ¾Publishers Weekly "... excellent world building and appealing characters...." ¾Science Fiction Age

Paksenarrion wasn't planning to submit to an unwelcome marriage and a lifetime of poverty, so she left her village with a plan and her grandfather's sword. And a few weeks later, she was installed as Duke Phelan's newest recruit in a company of soldiers for hire, her arms training about to begin. But when Paks sees combat, she's stabbed with an ensorcelled knife and barely survives. Then the near-misses start mounting up, raising questions about this young fighter. Is she attracting evil because she is a danger to them all? Or is there another reason malignant forces seek her life? Paks will face the spider-minions of the Webmistress Achrya, orcs and the corrupted men who serve blood mage Liart, Master of Torments. She will also earn the gratitude of elves and of her Duke. And through conflict she will learn she has powers of her own and a destiny. To become a gods-chosen Paladin of Gird, and a target for the ultimate torture.

Go back to before the beginning, with New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Moon's second collection of short stories set in the world of Paksenarrion, featuring beloved Paksworld characters alongside unknown future favorites, as they navigate all the challenges, opportunities, failures, and triumphs inherent in the deeds (and misdeeds) of their youth. Spanning from a time predating the events in The Deed of Paksenarrion through to the Paladin's Legacy years, the tales in Deeds of Youth have been revised and updated for this special compilation, which features all-new introductions from the author, as well as a previously unpublished short story exclusive to this volume! Told with Elizabeth Moon's trademark wit, empathy, and warmth, the seven stories in Deeds of Youth will not only appeal to Paksworld fans wanting to re-immerse themselves in Moon's lush worldbuilding and masterful storytelling, but will also make a wonderful entry point for readers new to the Paksenarrion saga. Deeds of Youth: Paksenarrion World Chronicles II "A Bad Day at Duke's East" – "The Dun Mare's Grandchild" – "Dream's Quarry" – "Gifts" – "First Blood" – "Mercenary's Honor" – "Consequences"

Lord Thornbuckle, Speaker of the Grand Council, has been assassinated. Battle lines are quickly drawn between powerful Families keen to control the new political order, and neighbouring states prepare to defend themselves. Even Fleet can no longer be depended on to keep the peace. Young Fleet officers Esmay and Barin want simply to marry. But nothing is straightforward in these difficult times - and especially not for the children of the powerful. For Barin is a Serrano, the most influential of Fleet families, and Esmay the Landbride of the planet Altiplano; their elders can see only disaster in the match. And as Esmay and Barin struggle to reconcile their families, the future of the Familias Regnant hangs in the balance ... Look out for more information about this book and others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

Elizabeth Moon, like such diverse talents as Anderson, Dickson, and Niven, is equally a master of SF, as she proved with her bestselling collaborations with Anne McCaffrey, "Sassinak" and "Generation Warriors", her "Heris Serrano" series, and the highly-praised "Remnant Population". There's nothing inconstant about "this" Moon; a fact that shines forth brightly in all her "Phases". Some of the stories in this book were previously published in a much shorter volume entitled "Lunar Activity".

The seductive thrill of uncharted worlds, of distant galaxies… and the unknown threats that lurk in the vastness of the cosmos. From Foundation to Lensman, Star Wars to Guardians of the Galaxy, space opera continues to exert its magnetic pull on us all. INFINITE STARS This is the definitive collection of original short stories by many of today’s finest authors, writing brand new adventures set in their most famous series. Herein lie canonical tales of the Honorverse, the Lost Fleet, Dune, Vatta’s War, Ender Wiggin, the Legion of the Damned, the Imperium, and more. Also included are past masterpieces by authors whose works defined the genre, including a Miles Vorkosigan adventure, a story from the author of the Dragonriders of Pern, and a rare tale co-authored by the screenwriter for The Empire Strikes Back. Nebula and Hugo Award winners, New York Times bestsellers, and Science Fiction Grand Masters—these authors take us to the farthest regions of space.

Two Full-Length Novels of Space Adventure: Change of Command: Esmay and Barin are reconciled¾but their universe is falling apart! The exposure of defective rejuvenation drugs has sent fear sweeping across the known galaxy, including the Regular Space Service, while neighboring states fear the aggressive expansion of the Familias Regnant. Fear begets violent reactions¾from foreign governments, from great Families determined to hold on to power, from internal rivalries in the Fleet¾and nothing escapes the resultant bloodbath unscathed, including Esmay and Barin. Against the Odds: The worst has happeneFleet is tearing itself apart. Some of the mutineers see injustice in the unequal spread of the rejuvenation drugs that offer virtual immortality to the rich; others are simply thirsty for power, or for blood. But when Esmay Suiza-Serrano is unceremoniously booted out of Fleet, the apparent victim of Family politics, she has no idea of the conflict into which she has been thrown. As the noose tightens on galactic civilization, great battles will be fought and greater loves affirmed . . . and old friends will meet their destinies. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Elizabeth Moon, the New York Times bestselling author of the celebrated The Deed of Paksenarrion and Paladin's Legacy epic fantasy series, presents Deeds of Honor, a collection of short stories set in the world of Paksenarrion and containing two previously unpublished stories. With two exclusive, never-before-published stories featuring characters from the Paladin's Legacy series, Deeds of Honor gathers together lore and legends from Paksenarrion's world, along with tales from the Paladin's Legacy era, all revised and updated for this special compilation. Rich with the vivid and immersive storytelling for which Elizabeth Moon is known, the eight short stories in Deeds of Honor — collected here for the first time, with all-new author notes — are certain to please any fan of the Paksenarrion saga. Deeds of Honor: Paksenarrion World Chronicles contains the stories: "Point of Honor" – "Falk's Oath" – "Cross Purposes" – "Torre's Ride" – "A Parrion of Cooking" – "Vardan's Tale" – "Those Who Walk in Darkness" – "The Last Lesson"

Defend the Fleet! Esmay is a young woman caught between the patriarchal culture of her home world, where she is the scion of a powerful family¾yet still a second-class citizen¾and her chosen profession as an officer of the Fleet, where only ability counts. Esmay's task To gain control of her easily-offended temperament and to show the galaxy that a woman's place is in command! Contains Once a Hero and Rules of Engagement, two dazzling high notes in Nebula-Award-winner Elizabeth Moon's intricate and exciting "Serrano" saga! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "[T]he stuff of riveting fiction . . . resplendent." ¾Booklist on Elizabeth Moon's Once a Hero.

TODAY'S TOP WRITERS OF FANTASY WITH ALL-NEW ADVENTURES SET IN THEIR MOST POPULAR SERIES You are cordially invited to explore the many worlds of modern fantasy, with an array of the field's brightest stars as your guides. Masters of Fantasy presents a glittering roster of today's most popular fantasy writers, offering brand new adventures set in their most popular series. David Weber, author of the NY Times best-selling Honor Harrington series, is equally a master of fantasy in his popular Bahzell series, including the just-released Wind Rider's Oath.Mercedes Lackey is among the most popular of today's fantasy writers and her Valdemar novels are best sellers.Mickey Zucker Reichert is author of the best-selling Bifrost Guardians and Books of Barakhai series.David Drake is known for his best-selling Hammer's Slammers series and the equally popular Lord of the Isles fantasy series (Tor).Andre Norton's Witch World novels have enthralled readers for four decades.Elizabeth Moon's Paksenarrion series are among the decade's most popular fantasy novels.Alan Dean Foster is known for his top-selling space adventures, his movie novelizations, and his fantasy adventure novels. Also on board are such stars as Hugo and Nebula winner Michael Resnick, New York Times best-selling author Robert Asprin and his popular "Myth" series collaborator Jody Lynn Nye, and more. This feast of fantasy adventure will be a must-buy for all fantasy fans. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Thank you, Mr. Vance / Dean Koontz -- Preface / Jack Vance -- The True vintage of Erzuine Thale / Robert Silverberg -- Grolion of Almery / Matthew Hughes -- The Copsy Door / Terry Downling -- Caulk the witch-chaser / Liz Williams -- Inescapable / Mike Resnick -- Abrizonde / Walter Jon Williams -- The Traditions of Karzh / Paula Volsky -- The Final quest of the Wizard Sarnod / Jeff Vandermeer -- The Green bird / Kage Baker -- The Last golden thread / Phyllis Eisenstein -- An Incident at Uskvesk / Elizabeth Moon -- Sylgarmo's Proclamation / Lucius Shepard -- The Lamentably comical tragedy (or the laughably tragic comedy) of Lixal Laoavee / Tad Williams -- Guyal the Curator / John C. Wright -- The Good magician / Glenn Cook -- The Return of the Fire Witch / Elizabeth Hand -- The Collegeum of Mauge / Byron Tetrick -- Evillo the Cunning / Tanith Lee -- The Guiding nose of Ulf?nt Banderoz / Dan Simmons -- Frogskin cap / Howard Waldrop -- A Night at Tarn House / George R.R. Martin -- An Invocation of incuriosity / Neil Gaiman.

Kylara Vatta has had to leave a glowing future as a military cadet far behind, and now carves out a living in the brutal cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. Her chosen way of life is tough but rewarding and she thinks she is more than capable of holding her own. That is, until a threat emerges that nobody could have forseen . . . 'Continues to get better with every volume . . . roll on the next one' Guardian

HUNTING PARTY: Heris Serrano was destined for a life in the Regular Space Service - until a treacherous superior officer forced her to resign her commission. This was the end of everything that gave her life meaning. But her new life aboard a rich old lady's space cruiser is nothing like she expected and she is soon fighting for her life. SPORTING CHANCE: On her first cruise, Heris exposed a sinister 'hunting club', where one of the hunters was first in line to the throne. To avoid scandal, Lady Cecelia volunteered to take her nephew the Prince home. His behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Cecelia suspects foul play and once again Heris must investigate. WINNING COLOURS Heris has at last been offered a chance for vindication and reinstatement in her beloved Fleet - and reconciliation with her family. But it means standing alone against the military might of an interstellar criminal cartel with only a few small ships ...

Esmay Suiza, a very junior-grade lieutenant from a non-Fleet family, had surprised herself and everyone else by becoming the youngest and lowest-ranking member of Fleet ever to win a major battle. Finding herself the senior surviving officer in a mutiny against a treacherous captain, she'd had no choice - it was do or die. And she'd risen to the challenge with flying colours, saving Heris Serrano and her crew in the process. But instead of offering congratulations, Fleet are barraging her with awkward questions. And her actions, successful though they were, have landed her in the firing line of a court martial for treason . . . ONCE A HERO is the fourth volume of The Serrano Legacy, an action-packed science fiction series from an author who has 'established herself as one of the best-known and most acclaimed writers of SF adventure' (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

In a future age, Gird will be known as the patron saint of warriors. And although he inspired legend, he was once just a man with a cause. Poverty, fear and anger shaped Gird, as he struggled to survive under an oppressive aristocracy of mageborn magic-wielders. His innate hunger for justice and love for ‘his’ people have taken him from humble beginnings to leadership of a peasant army. Where reason has failed, it seems the only way to end tyranny is rebellion, with perhaps some help from the gods. But Gird’s fondness for drink threatens his mission and his life, as his strengths are tempered with weakness.In his passion to achieve his goals, Gird has also overlooked a great danger in his own camp. He knows his follower Luap is the bastard son of a king. But in spite of Luap's oath to seek no throne and to renounce his mage heritage, he cannot forget his past. And this will shape the Fellowship of Gird in a way no one wanted or predicted.

A Lou Arrendale, un autista adulto, se le ofrece la posibilidad de probar una nueva cura experimental por la que podra dejar de ser quien es o, si lo desea, continuar viviendo como un autntico extraterrestre. Con ese tratamiento, Lou podra cambiar por completo su forma de entender el mundo... y la esencia de su personalidad... Una historia contada desde la experiencia de una escritora que en la vida real es madre de un autista.

Paksenarrion defies her father's orders to marry the pig farmer down the road, instead, she's off to join the army. So her adventure begins - the adventure that transforms her into a hero chosen by the gods to restore a lost ruler to his throne.

Short stories consider how history might have been different if its greatest generals had commanded each other's armies

Quand la colonie n° 3245-12 est transférée sur une autre planète, Ofélia décide de rester. Cette vie solitaire lui convient : enfin libre, à soixante-dix ans ! Mais bientôt, de nouveaux colons débarquent. Et sont immédiatement massacrés. C'est ainsi qu'Ofélia découvre que ce monde qu'elle croyait désert est habité par d'étranges créatures. Malgré sa peur, elle les accueille et réussit à apprivoiser ces extraterrestres bâtisseurs de nids. Ce sont en fait des êtres pacifiques, qui n'ont tué que pour protéger leur progéniture. Entre la vieille femme et les "hommes-oiseaux", un dialogue s'instaure, sans que les mots soient nécessaires. Les Terriens, cependant, n'ont pas l'intention de les laisser vivre en paix et envoient sur place un bataillon d'experts. Méfiance à l'égard de la "différence", sagesse des anciens, maladresse des jeunes qui croient tout savoir, pouvoir de l'intuition par rapport à la science acquise : une fiction qui ressemble étrangement à la réalité...

Il y a la vitesse de la lumière, dont tout le monde a entendu parler, sur laquelle ont travaillé les plus grands savants. Mais qu'en est-il de la vitesse de l'obscurité ? Lou Arrendale sait qu'elle existe, qu'elle est aussi digne d'intérêt, et même peut-être plus. Mais personne n'écoute Lou. Car Lou est autiste. Grâce à ses dons pour les mathématiques, il jouit d'une excellente situation dans une compagnie pharmaceutique et mène une vie indépendante. Mais l'offre de tester un traitement expérimental censé annuler les effets de l'autisme chez l'adulte vient perturber son existence bien réglée. Si celui-ci réussit, Lou devrait penser, agir et se comporter comme n'importe quel adulte " normal ". Mais, délivré de l'autisme, Lou Arrendale serait-il encore lui-même ? Roman profond et poignant, inoubliable, qu'Elizabeth Moon a dédié à son fils autiste, La vitesse de l'obscurité a été nominé pour le prix Arthur C Clarke et couronné par le prix Nebula en 2004.