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More Tales of Pirx The Pilot (Harvest)
by Stanislaw LemCommander Pirx, who drives space vehicles for a living in the galaxy of the future, here faces a new series of intriguing adventures in which robots demonstrate some alarmingly human characteristics. Translated by Louis Iribarne, assisted by Magdalena Majcherczyk and Michael Kandel. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
More Than A Cowboy
by Susan HornickThe identity of her daughter's father is a secret, one that single mother Haley Clayton must keep forever-for a very good reason. But when a tragedy takes the man's life-a tragedy Haley fears was her fault-the truth comes out. And now the man's stepbrother, handsome rancher Jared Sinclair, wants answers. Why has Haley kept the child from his family? What is she hiding? Haley can't tell him-ever. But then Jared insists Haley and young Sarah spend time at the family ranch, where she discovers he's not just a proud cowboy; he's her-and her daughter's- deepest wish.
More Than Fire
by Philip Jose FarmerKickaha, a freedom-seeking wanderer from the planet Earth, meets his archenemy, the most powerful of the decadent interstellar lords, Lord Red Orc, in a final battle that will determine the fate of the universes.
More Than Honor (Worlds of Honor #1)
by David WeberThis book contains three stories and an article. in "A Beautiful Friendship, by David Weber" we are carried several generations back before the time of Honor Harrington to learn how Treecats first bonded with humans and how the Harringtons were first to bond with and befriend them. The second story, A Grand Tour, by David Drake, Is about the Fourteenth Earl of Greatgap who goes on an archeological tour in the back of beyond. survivors of a Manticoran ship ambushed in neutral space turn up. The earl must create a little navy out of practicly nothing and deal with the threat. The third story, A Whiff of Grapeshot by S. M. Stirling, gives us a look in to the rough-and-tumble politics of the Peoples Republic of Haven. And its rough! When they say "nuclear Option!" . . . The article, The Universe of Honor Harrington gives a short history of the universe from the beginning of mankinds spread to the stars in the 21st century. through the nearly two thousand years until Honor Harrington's time. We learn a little about the people and nations that shape the Honorverse. We also learn something about how the starships fly, and how the government of Manticore is put together.
More Than Human (Millennium Science Fiction Masterworks Ser. #No.28)
by Theodore SturgeonStartling, stunning, as chilling as it is unforgettable, More Than Human is the story of a strange metamorphosis --as only Theodore Sturgeon could conceive it.
More Than Human (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by Theodore SturgeonAll alone: an idiot boy, a runaway girl, a severely retarded baby, and twin girls with a vocabulary of two words between them. Yet once they are mysteriously drawn together this collection of misfits becomes something very, very different from the rest of humanity.This intensely written and moving novel is an extraordinary vision of humanity's next step.First published in 1952, More Than Human won the Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel.
More Than Magic
by Kathryn LaskyGirls who enjoy spunky heroines such as Merida from Brave (Disney/Pixar) and Ella from Ella Enchanted will want to join Rory and Ryder in their adventures in our world--and the world beyond the TV. An exciting new middle-grade fantasy from Kathryn Lasky, bestselling author of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series. Ryder Holmsby is the same age as Rory, the popular TV cartoon character her animator parents created. Ryder and Rory are alike--bold and brave! But Ryder is a bit lonely: Mom passed away a couple of years ago, and Dad is dating a woman with snooty teenage daughters. Ryder doesn't fit in with them at all. And then: Shazam! Rory jumps out of the TV into Ryder's bedroom to tell her that the TV studio behind her parents' show is trying to turn Rory into a dopey princess--no more adventures. She needs Ryder's help! The two girls team up with a crew of animated and real-life friends to save the day in both worlds. Kathryn Lasky, bestselling author of the Guardians of Ga'hoole series, the Wolves of the Beyond series, and the Horses of the Dawn series, delivers a whimsical tale in which inner strength is the greatest form of magic.
More Than a Millionaire
by Sophie WestonEmilio Diz, born on the wrong side of Buenos Aires, was now a tall, dark, irresistible millionaire. And he needed a woman-the right kind of woman-in his life...or at least in his apartment!Abby, aka Lady Abigail Templeton-Burke, was desperate for somewhere to live. Who better to help furnish Emilio's new London penthouse and create the right impression? There was only one problem with Emilio's convenient flatmate: she was driving him crazy-with desire!
More Than a Millionaire (Man of the Month)
by Emilie RoseMr. September: Ryan Patrick, millionaire daddy-to-beBaby?: Yes…to secure his inheritanceMarriage?: No…only surrogates need applyA mix-up at the clinic meant the wrong woman was pregnant! Ryan would do anything to reclaim what was his. Particularly since delectable airline heiress Nicole Hightower wasn't about to just hand over her child. Was there a way he could have both…without making promises he could never keep?
More Than a Rancher
by Claire McEwenDoes he dare to follow her lead? Ballroom dancer Jenna Stevens is done with all things romance. It's so much more satisfying to focus on her career. That is, until she meets Sandro Salazar-a handsome, brooding small-town chef and sometimes rancher. Jenna is drawn to him immediately, but there's no way Sandro could fit into her fast-paced, urban life. Still, as she gets to know this reformed bad boy, she begins to wonder if maybe their two worlds can merge. One thing's for certain-Jenna will have to take the lead if she has any hope of Sandro seeing what's possible for the two of them...together.
More Than the Sum of His Parts: Collected Stories
by Joe HaldemanThe ultimate collection of classic science fiction stories and poems from the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author of the Forever War Series. An omnibus edition of his collections None So Blind and Dealing in Futures, this volume features the best of Joe Haldeman&’s short speculative fiction, including such gems as the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning &“The Hemingway Hoax,&” in which a forged Hemingway manuscript takes the reader on a journey through time and multiple universes; the Hugo and Locus Award–winning &“None So Blind;&” the World Fantasy and Nebula Award–winning &“Graves;&” and the Rhysling Award–winning poem &“Saul&’s Death.&” From stories steeped in the horrors of the Vietnam War to tales of cyborg transformations and space explorations, Haldeman flexes his narrative powers to deliver works that will live on for generations to come. &“If there was a Fort Knox for science fiction writers who really matter, we&’d have to lock Haldeman up there.&” —Stephen King &“One of the most prophetic writers of our times.&” —David Brin
More Than the Sun and Stars
by Adam DorrLove and death. Power and responsibility. AI and superintelligence. Hoshimi Lancaster is different. Born with severe disabilities, she lives on the other side of the glass, looking in. But her father Jordan is lead scientist at ExoCortex, a cutting-edge technology firm developing brain-computer interfaces, and she is the first human subject to receive a full array of implants. By linking her brain to enormous cloud computing resources, ExoCortex promises a way to regain normal function. But what if the technology allows more than just normal function? What if it offers a pathway to greater than human intelligence? More than the Sun and Stars is a captivating and awe-inspiring exploration of what it means to be a child and a parent, to have power and responsibility, and to retain one's identity in the face of staggering technological change.
More Things in Heaven
by John BrunnerA revised version of THE ASTRONAUTS MUST NOT LAND (1963). It isn't every day that the impossible happens. But when it does, and you're a witness, you have to start looking for answers. The authorities won't talk. So you decide to find out for yourself. That's what Drummond did. And when he found out. it changed the universe!
More Things in Heaven
by John BrunnerA revised version of THE ASTRONAUTS MUST NOT LAND (1963). It isn't every day that the impossible happens. But when it does, and you're a witness, you have to start looking for answers. The authorities won't talk. So you decide to find out for yourself. That's what Drummond did. And when he found out. it changed the universe!
More Things in Heaven and Earth
by Paul ComeauWhen young Danny Crawford's father and a priest conspire to subject him to conversion therapy, Danny only sees one way out. But little does Danny know he'll soon have a sentinel watching from the darkness, a guardian angel in the most unlikely form imaginable. Damien, a vampire, is inexplicably moved by Danny's plight. He takes it upon himself to make sure Danny's father and the priest can never hurt him again, giving Danny a chance at a normal life. As Danny grows up, Damien struggles to keep the boy--and later the young man--from harm. He does not dare go any further, no matter how much he wants to. To do so would ruin everything he's tried to do for Danny. He doesn't realize that as Danny embarks on a successful modeling career and begins dating, Danny feels empty, longing for something--or someone--just beyond his reach: a shadow, a presence he despairingly believes forever lost to him. When brutality and violence threaten Danny again, Damien must make a decision--risk revealing himself to Danny, or leave Danny to his fate.
More Voices from the Radium Age (MIT Press / Radium Age)
by Joshua GlennAn essential collection of proto–science fiction stories that reveals the diverse literary milieu out of which the sci fi genre emerged.A planetary escape pod, an alien body-snatcher, an underground Alaskan city, and a war between the sexes in Atlantis! These are just a few of the outré elements you&’ll find in More Voices from the Radium Age, a showcase of proto–science fiction edited and introduced by Joshua Glenn. This volume brings together well-known and lesser-known writers in an inclusive collection that features E. Nesbit and May Sinclair, two of the genre&’s first female writers.More Voices from the Radium Age also introduces readers to writers who have fallen into obscurity, including proto–sf pioneer George C. Wallis, the Russian Symbolist Valery Bryusov, and &“weird&” horror master Algernon Blackwood. It also includes H.G. Wells, who continued to make startling predictions in the early 20th century, and Abraham Merritt and George Allan England, two of the biggest names in the era of the pulp scientific romance.An essential collection for any sci fi fan, More Voices from the Radium Age is a wild and darkly cathartic ride through the anxieties, fantasies, and nightmares that ultimately shaped the genre we now know as science fiction.
More Wishing-Chair Stories: Book 3 (The Wishing-Chair #3)
by Enid BlytonJoin Mollie and Peter in this final magical Wishing-Chair adventure by the world's best-loved storyteller Enid Blyton. Molie and Peter are home for half-term, and the Wishing-Chair is ready to whisk them away to magical lands! They'll meet a mysterious witch's cat, visit the Land of Wishes and even find gold at the end of the rainbow. But best of all, a certain jolly somebody needs help delivering presents - or Christmas might not happen! The stories in this book were originally published in magazines between 1937 - 1952. This edition contains the classic texts, except that the pixie character's name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.
More Wishing-Chair Stories: Book 3 (The Wishing-Chair #3)
by Enid BlytonJoin Mollie and Peter in this final magical Wishing-Chair adventure by the world's best-loved storyteller Enid Blyton. Molie and Peter are home for half-term, and the Wishing-Chair is ready to whisk them away to magical lands! They'll meet a mysterious witch's cat, visit the Land of Wishes and even find gold at the end of the rainbow. But best of all, a certain jolly somebody needs help delivering presents - or Christmas might not happen! The stories in this title were originally published in magazines between 1937 - 1952. This recording contains the classic texts, except that the pixie character's name has been changed to Binky. (P) 2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
More Wishing-Chair Stories: Book 3 (The\wishing Chair Ser.)
by Enid BlytonJoin Mollie and Peter in this final magical Wishing-Chair adventure by the world's best-loved storyteller Enid Blyton. Molie and Peter are home for half-term, and the Wishing-Chair is ready to whisk them away to magical lands! They'll meet a mysterious witch's cat, visit the Land of Wishes and even find gold at the end of the rainbow. But best of all, a certain jolly somebody needs help delivering presents - or Christmas might not happen! The stories in this book were originally published in magazines between 1937 - 1952. This edition contains the classic texts, except that the pixie character's name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.
More of Me
by Kathryn EvansTeva goes to school, studies for her exams, and spends time with her friends. To the rest of the world, she’s a normal teenager. But when she goes home, she’s anything but normal. Due to a genetic abnormality, Teva unwillingly clones herself every year. And lately, home has become a battleground. When boys are at stake, friends are lost, and lives are snatched away, Teva has a fight on her hands—a fight with herself. As her birthday rolls around, Teva is all too aware that time is running out. She knows that the next clone will soon seize everything she holds dear. Desperate to hang on to her life, Teva decides to find out more about her past . . . and uncovers lies that could either destroy her or set her free.
More than Shadow
by Dorothy QuickIt looked exactly like a little dog waiting to be lifted into its mistress' arms. It had dimension and a definite personality. It seemed more than a shadow or a wet spot.
More than a Phoenix (Phoenix Brothers #2)
by Ashlyn ChaseWhat do you get when you take Two phoenix shifter brothers Throw in one powerful witch And one...monkey shifter?Mallory Summers is losing it. She's discovered she can talk to dead people—and she might be able to shift to monkey form. Firefighter Dante Fierro knows the quirky beauty isn't crazy—just supernatural. But what would she think if she knew his secret?Hothead Noah Fierro has his own sparks flying with gorgeous ER doctor Kizzy Samuels. While the attraction is mutual, so are the supernatural secrets. With this much sizzle going on, how do you not get burned?Fighting fires is easy... Finding love is the hard part.Phoenix Brothers series: Hooked on a Phoenix (Book 1)More Than a Phoenix (Book 2)What People Are Saying About Ashlyn Chase: "Shapeshifting done right! ...This fast-paced romance is a must-read."—RT Book Reviews for Hooked On A Phoenix, 4 Stars "This story has it all: laughter, tears, magic and sizzling heat."—Night Owl Reviews Top Pick for I Dream of Dragons, 5 Stars "What could be better than hot firefighters who shift into dragons and phoenixes?"—RT Book Reviews for Never Dare a Dragon, 4 Stars
More to Love
by Dixie BrowningDiet was a four-letter word. But then again, so was Rafe, as in Rafe Webber, the hard-edged playboy—and culinary wizard—who’d suddenly invaded Molly’s week in paradise. A week in which this small-town girl had vowed to reinvent herself. But with every sexually charged minute of their acquaintance, Molly’s hunger turned into something else altogether….From the boardroom to the kitchen, Rafe was always in control. But when he found himself stranded with the delectable Molly Dewhurst, his self-control disappeared. Molly refused to believe that his intentions were true, and Rafe was determined to show her that she was every inch the woman for him!
More, by All Mores
by TinneanAll the Honorable St. John Ashford ever wanted was his father’s love, but if he can’t have that, he’ll settle for being noticed. In an effort to do that, St. John sets his sights on Andrew Dorincourt, a man for whom the Viscount has nothing but disdain. Surely this will draw his father’s attention? Unfortunately, while Andrew seems willing to date him, he appears entirely disinterested in anything else. St. John knows it’s just a matter of time before all his plans going up in smoke, especially when Andrew becomes attracted to an exotic young man he rescued from Malossini’s House of Oddities.Robin Dorincourt is something of a playboy who enjoys nothing so much as flitting from one boyfriend to another. He doesn’t poach, though, and when he finds himself attracted to St. John Ashford, he does what he can to keep a healthy distance between them, using taunts and teasing. It’s difficult, until he realizes his brother is in love with someone else. Robin’s path toward St. John is clear, and he makes his move.But is his path as clear as he imagines? St. John might be as attracted to Robin as Robin is to him, but he’ll be damned if he allows himself to be passed from one brother to the other as if he’s nothing more than a poor second choice. Now it remains is for Robin to persuade St. John he’s no one’s second choice.