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  Herodias

  Gustave Flaubert

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  "Herodias" by Gustave Flaubert is a vivid retelling of the biblical story of Salome and the execution of John the Baptist, set against the backdrop of Roman-occupied Judea. Flaubert intricately details the political and religious tensions of the era, focusing on Herodias, the ambitious and vengeful wife of Herod Antipas. Her manipulative schemes lead to the infamous dance of Salome and the tragic beheading of the prophet. With rich historical detail and psychological depth, Flaubert explores themes of power, revenge, and moral corruption. A masterful blend of drama and realism, "Herodias" delves into the opulence and brutality of the ancient world, offering a timeless reflection on human ambition and the consequences of unchecked desire.

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  Midgard

  Jeanne Hull Godfroy

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  It is the mid-22nd century, a time in which humankind has reached a point of no return with respect to the destruction of its habitat on Earth. The only ray of hope is the Human Resiliency Program—a conglomeration of government sponsored efforts to preserve human life until such time as the Earth is able to recover. Unfortunately, the program's projects are only capable of saving small, select members of the population, and the competition to assess into and remain in those programs is fierce. 
  Sam Richmond is one of the lucky few who has made it into one of these programs. However, his elation is short-lived as people close to him disappear, his headquarters is attacked, and he learns of a plot to selectively destroy nearly all remaining human life on the planet. Sam must unravel complex misinformation and find clues that will lead him to the source of the disappearances and the one person capable of salvaging civilization.

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  Out of the Silent Planet

  C. S. Lewis

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  Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis is a captivating work of science fiction that takes readers on an extraordinary journey to the mysterious planet Malacandra. In this first installment of Lewis's Space Trilogy, the narrative unfolds with the story of Dr. Elwin Ransom, a linguistics professor, who finds himself unexpectedly transported to an alien world. 
  As Ransom explores the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Malacandra, he encounters strange creatures, learns the planet's unique languages, and grapples with the profound differences between Earth and this distant celestial body. Soon, he discovers that the fate of both worlds hangs in the balance, and he must navigate political intrigue, cosmic forces, and his own internal conflicts to ensure the survival of humanity. 
  With themes of interplanetary exploration, cultural clash, and the spiritual dimensions of existence, Lewis weaves a tale that goes beyond the conventions of traditional science fiction. "Out of the Silent Planet" stands as a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, morality, and the interconnectedness of the universe, showcasing Lewis's imaginative prowess and philosophical depth.

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  Getting by in Tligolian

  Roppotucha Greenberg

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  The City-State of Tligol is ruled by dictators, holds monthly public executions and is haunted by a benign, fishing, giant; but by and large the inhabitants are content, and the food is amazing. The perfect place for a city break, just as long as you don't want to leave. Ever. Language has its own relationship to time. When Jennifer falls for Sam at his execution, she doesn't immediately realise that she can still find and live with him; but the city of Tligol has trains that will take her anywhere, including her own past, and future, and multiple possible variations, just as long as she doesn't leave the city. Jennifer rides the trains, loops around in time and sets an unplanned series of events in motion.
  For lovers of The City and The City... and Hotel California!

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  Edge of Extinction

  Robert J. Szmidt

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  When the ruthless aliens attack the outer reaches of the Federation, Humankind is forced to retreat haphazardly from dozens of conquered systems. The only chance to delay the advance of the enemy is to create hundreds of fake colonies. If that doesn’t work, the Fleet will be forced to face the ma’lahn in a series of open battles, which can lead to its annihilation. Politicians, however, do not care about the consequences. Their goal is to preserve power, even at the cost of billions of lives. The headquarters of the third metasector must meet the requirements of the Council on the one hand, and prevent the destruction of the only force that is able to defend Humankind on the other. But this war has another—human and personal—dimension: Major Darski must fight to save the colonists that he left on Ulietta…. Edge of Extinction is book three in The Fields of Long-Forgotten Battles series.

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  Lifeforce - An Adam Cain Adventure

  T.R. Harris

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  Adam Cain is dead tired . . . perhaps having died is the reason. 
   
   
   
  Now the team races the clock to save Adam before he dies again . . . this time for good. 
   
   
   
  Lifeforce . . . an Adam Cain adventure. The alien with an attitude is back! 
   
   
   
  But for how long? After the tragic events at the end of Secondary Protocol, the truth is finally revealed to Adam and his friends. Now, he's living on borrowed time as his resurrected body is rapidly deteriorating. To save Adam, the mutants—Panur and Lila—must take him to the Sol-Kor universe. But in doing so, they awaken the wrath of Queen J'nae who will use all her resources to destroy Panur—along with any hope of Adam surviving. 
   
   
   
  And to add insult to injury, while the team is racing to save Adam's life, the New Klin from Kracion's universe have invaded the Milky Way. Surprised that the mutants and Adam are nowhere to be found, the Klin are having a field day running rampant within the galaxy. What reality will Adam and the mutants find when—and if—they return to the home galaxy? And if they do make it back, will they make it back in time?

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