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Old Enough to be Used Young Enough to be Broken Sassinak was twelve when the raiders came. That made her just the right age: old enough to be used, young enough to be broken. Or so the slavers thought. But Sassy turned out to be a little different from your typical slave girl. Maybe it was her unusual physical strength. Maybe it was her friendship with the captured Fleet crewman. Maybe it was her spirit. Whatever it was, it wouldn''t let her resign herself to the life of a slave. She bided her time, watched for her moment. Finally it came, and she escaped. But that was only the beginning for Sassinak. Now she''s a Fleet Captain with a pirate-chasing ship of her own, and only one regret in her life: not enough pirates. At the publisher''s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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

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.

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 ...

Elizabeth Moon, the New York Times bestselling author of the celebrated 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”

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).

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.

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)

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.

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).

As Fleet is threatened by mutiny, class conflict, and power struggles, Esmay Suiza-Serrano finds herself unceremoniously dismissed from Fleet and hurtled into the midst of warfare that threatens all galactic civilization.

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

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.

Korean edition of [Remnant Population] by Elizabeth Moon. Finalist for the Hugo Award. An old woman Ofelia decides to remain behind on a colony world after the company who sent her there pulls out. Korean edition translated by Gang Seon Jae.

Au cours d''une mutinerie, le lieutenant Esmay Suiza s''est retrouvée presque par accident aux commandes d''un vaisseau de guerre et a joué un rôle décisif dans un combat spatial. Lors de son passage en cour martiale, ses supérieurs s''interrogent : comment un officier considéré comme terne et sans histoires a-t-il pu cacher un tel talent pour le commandement ? Esmay elle-même semble la première surprise. De retour sur sa planète natale pour échapper au battage médiatique entourant le procès, Esmay découvre un mensonge familial qui pourrait expliquer certaines de ses zones d''ombre. Affectée sur un gigantesque vaisseau de maintenance hyperspatial où se trame un complot, elle se voit offrir une nouvelle occasion de prouver ses talents et d''apprendre à les accepter.