"A poignant story that explores the repercussions of humanity's search for perfection," from the Hugo Award–winning author of Marrow ( Library Journal).With a perfect memory and hyper-acute senses, Ryder is the leader of a group of five children, all highly specialized thanks to the genetic engineering pioneered by Dr. Aaron Florida—scientist, philanthropist, and genius.They represent a new generation of genetically tailored individuals, c...

A mysterious change in the night sky leads to a new way to explore the universe in this science fiction adventure for fans of James Cameron's Avatar.The son of a UFO researcher, Agent Cornell Novak is the perfect candidate for a secret government project, where humans go through "portals" and emerge as aliens. Cornell crosses a portal with Porsche, and together they embark upon a bizarre odyssey. When he returns to Earth, Cornell realizes that his greatest...

A novel featuring "aliens of real depth and conviction . . . and an absorbing narrative" from the Hugo Award–winning author of Beyond the Veil of Stars ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Porsche and Cornell fell in love as they infiltrated an alien world for the sake of humanity. But Porsche it turns out, is not human . . .Now the two return to Earth only to discover a conspiracy so deep that it casts doubt on those to who...

"Incorporate[s] microhistories and multiple biographies into a broader understanding of a community as complex and iconic as black Chicago." — Journal of American StudiesIn the 1920s, the South Side of Chicago was looked on as the new Black Metropolis, but by the turn of the decade that vision was already in decline—a victim of the Depression. In this timely book, Christopher Robert Reed explores early Depression-era politics on the city's South Side....

No college degree? No problem!In this book you will learn why it is not necessary to go to college to become successful in life. Inside you will find numerous high paying jobs that do not require a degree that can help you win big and succeed. In this book you will find:- What are employers really looking for in their employees when hiring?- What jobs and careers can I get that don't require a college degree or a large amount of debt?- Where can I get an exc...

Diamond is an odd little boy, a seemingly fragile child—who proves to be anything but. An epic story begins when he steps into the world his parents have so carefully kept him from, a world where gigantic trees each house thousands of humans and another human species, the papio, rule its far edges. Does Diamond hold the promise to remake one species and, perhaps, change all of the Creation?

Everyone loves a good disaster story. Fire, famine, disease, war...the world as we know it might end in a million different ways. The Plague, Pestilence, and Apocalypse MEGAPACK™ explores some of the holocausts that might befall mankind, with a special emphasis on plagues (a personal favorite theme of the publisher). If this volume proves popular, we'll do additional volumes focusing on other apocalyptic events... Ice ages? Atomic war? The death of the sun? The possibilities are endless.

A select crew accepts the dangerous mission to explore a planet hidden in a massive spaceship in this space opera adventure by a New York Times bestseller." Marrow is magnificent. It combines epic sweep with living characters and a depth of vision that we see all too seldom." —Jack McDevittThe Ship has roamed the universe for longer than any of the immortal crew can recall, its true purpose and origins unknown. It is larger ...

The next invasion won't be little green men landing their spaceship in the National Mall. It will start somewhere quiet, like a dark road at night…At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the early 1900s, the golden age of postcards was just beginning. Millions of cards were mailed across America, and many survive today in archives and private collections. Through these snapshots of history, Tyler's evolution can be traced. While fruit and cotton production was king into the early 20th century, a floral beauty soon brought Tyler new royalty-the Rose Queen. The discovery of oil in the city's backyard supplied a security blanket during the Great Depression's uncertain days...

The aliens have arrived. And they want to Join. Yes, that means what you think it does.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our June 2021 issue (#177) contains:Original fiction by Nancy Kress ("Little Animals"), Robert Reed ("Poubelle"), Suzanne Palmer ("Bots of the Lost Ark"), Jiang Bo ("Face Changing"), Yukimi Ogawa ("The Shroud for the Mourners"), K.W. Colyard ("Our Fate, Told in Photons"), and Cristina Jurado ("Embracing the Moveme...