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  Conquest Over Time - A Contract...

  Michael Shaara

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  Conquest Over Time follows Pat Travis, a veteran Contact Man whose legendary reputation has begun to fade just when he needs it most. Racing to reach the newly opened planet Mert, Travis arrives first — only to discover he has landed on the worst possible day according to the planet’s strict astrological laws. From that moment forward, everything spirals into chaos. The streets are deserted, his welcome is hostile, and a strange chain of events sends him hurtling into the criminal underworld beneath the city. Surrounded by danger, superstition, and an unfamiliar culture, Travis must navigate a society that believes every moment of life is predetermined by the stars. But Travis, battered but unbroken, refuses to be defeated by fate. 
  Shaara builds a world filled with tension, cultural complexity, and sly humor. The deeper Travis goes, the more he discovers about this strange planet — including the startling brilliance of a young sewer-dweller who may change everything. His journey becomes part survival, part diplomacy, and part race against cosmic superstition, all leading to a clever and satisfying resolution. 
  Michael Shaara (1928–1988) wrote science fiction throughout the 1950s and 60s before becoming world-famous for The Killer Angels, which won the Pulitzer Prize. Before that breakout success, he published dozens of imaginative, twist-driven sci-fi tales in the leading magazines of the era. His early work often blended suspense, philosophical reflection, and wry human observation — qualities already visible in Conquest Over Time. 
  Shaara brought depth, pacing, and a storyteller’s instinct to every genre he touched. His legacy today spans classic literature, military fiction, and the golden age of science fiction.

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  A Walk in the Dark

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  A Walk in the Dark by Arthur C. Clarke - Fear and misfortune stalk the strange byways of a lonely planet 
  Robert Armstrong had walked just over two miles, as far as he could judge, when his torch failed. He stood still for a moment, unable to believe that such a misfortune could really have befallen him. Then, half maddened with rage, he hurled the useless instrument away. It landed somewhere in the darkness, disturbing the silence of this little world. A metallic echo came ringing back from the low hills. Then all was quiet again. 
  This, thought Armstrong, was the ultimate misfortune. Nothing more could happen to him now. He was even able to laugh bitterly at his luck and resolved never again to imagine that the fickle goddess had ever favored him.

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  Beyond Belief - The Astonishing...

  Silas Mary

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  In a world where faith and reason often seem at odds, Beyond Belief: The Astonishing Duality of God explores the profound and mysterious nature of the Creator in a way that will challenge your understanding of both theology and existence. This book delves into the dual nature of God—simultaneously transcendent and immanent, infinite yet intimate—inviting readers to see the divine not just through the lens of traditional belief, but through a more nuanced, awe-inspiring perspective. 
  Through a unique blend of biblical insights, philosophical exploration, and real-world applications, Beyond Belief uncovers how God's nature defies the limits of human comprehension, presenting both the magnificent vastness of the divine and its intimate involvement in the lives of believers. From ancient scriptures to modern-day revelations, this book offers compelling arguments, stirring anecdotes, and deep reflections on how the paradox of God's duality is not just a theological conundrum, but a life-changing reality. 
  Whether you're a lifelong believer, a curious seeker, or someone questioning the very foundations of faith, Beyond Belief will lead you on a journey of discovery, urging you to look beyond the surface and into the depths of divine mystery. Prepare to encounter a God who is greater than you ever imagined—one whose presence is both beyond belief and ever within reach. 
  Are you ready to expand your faith and understanding of God in ways you never thought possible? Dive into Beyond Belief and explore the astonishing duality that lies at the heart of all existence.

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  Escape From East Berlin

  Andy Marino

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  December, 1961 
   
   
   
  Marta is a young girl who saw thirty miles of barbed wire appear across her city overnight, separating Berlin into West and East—with Marta's home on the Communist Bloc-controlled eastern side. 
   
   
   
  January, 1989 
   
   
   
  Now a spray-painted concrete monolith, the Berlin Wall bisects the city. Kurt, a young East Berliner, often wonders what those living on the other side must think of their unseen neighbors. Do they hate the people of East Germany as completely as Kurt has been instructed to hate them? 
   
   
   
  Inspired by real events, Escape from East Berlin tells two stories of daring bids for freedom from the Eastern Bloc, set decades apart and relayed in alternating perspectives. Triumph and tragedy intertwine in this examination of both the earliest and final days of the Berlin Wall.

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  Spain and the American...

  Editors Charles River

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  The American Revolution is replete with seminal moments that every American learns in school, from the “shot heard ‘round the world” to the Declaration of Independence, but the events that led up to the fighting at Lexington & Concord were borne out of 10 years of division between the British and their American colonies over everything from colonial representation in governments to taxation, the nature of searches, and the quartering of British regulars in private houses. From 1764-1775, a chain of events that included lightning rods like the Townshend Acts led to bloodshed in the form of the Boston Massacre, while the Tea Party became a symbol of nonviolent protest. 
  The political and military nature of the Revolutionary War was just as full of intrigue. While disorganized militias fought the Battles of Lexington & Concord, George Washington would lead the Continental Army in the field while men like Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia and Benjamin Franklin negotiated overseas in France. French forces would play a crucial role at the end of the war, and the Treaty of Paris would conclude the Revolution with one last great surprise. 
  The British surrender at Yorktown marked the end of major operations during the conflict, and many are familiar with the major role the French forces played there, and the extent of France’s participation in general, but few know the extent of other countries’ participation in the American Revolution. Among the other European powers, few had as big an influence in the Americas as Spain, and the Spanish Empire, though declining by the late 18th century, still possessed colonial holdings in the region. In fact, through political intrigue and past military efforts, the Spanish would have a say across much of the future United States during this period, from Florida to New Orleans, and all of it impacted American history over the coming decades after the Revolutionary War ended.

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  Piggy: The Entity: An AFK Book

  Terrance Crawford

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  Dive into the terrifying world of PIGGY in the fourth original audiobook based on the fan-favorite video game!Secrets hidden in darkness, new enemies lurking in the shadows, and old mysteries finally coming to light!It's been ten months since Ben confronted the dark truths at the center of the Infection and things are - surprisingly - going well. But lately, he has started having bad dreams again. Dreams of an ominous, bow tie wearing figure with sinister intentions. And he's not the only one - people all over Lucella are having similar nightmares. Now Ben must assemble a team of friends both new and old to defeat The Entity and his sewer-dwelling legion before the island of Lucella falls into their evil clutches!

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