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When the Enterprise responds to a distress call, they find a colony ship of refugees, the Perenores, under attack. After driving off their assailants, Kirk learns the Perenores are in dire need of help. However, tensions rise when the Barran threaten war over the Federation's protection of these peaceful beings. What has gone wrong?

Delve into a collection of fifteen enchanting stories crafted by a renowned fantasy author. Each tale offers a unique blend of imaginative plots and rich characters, showcasing the author's signature style. From whimsical adventures to thought-provoking narratives, these stories are sure to captivate readers and transport them to fantastical realms. Perfect for fans of the genre, this anthology promises a delightful reading experience filled with creativity and wonder.

Set against the backdrop of the Old West, the narrative explores the lives of eccentric characters whose actions and choices shape their destinies. The story delves into themes of survival, morality, and the complexities of human nature, highlighting how these unique individuals navigate a rugged and unforgiving landscape. Through their adventures, the book paints a vivid picture of a time and place where every decision can lead to unexpected consequences.

A group of motley castaways on an ice planet help a race of cat-like aliens, in this science fiction adventure by the #1 New York Times bestseller. After crash-landing on the icy planet Tran-ky-ky, salesman Ethan Frome Fortune wants to get back to his life and back to his business. So he and his burly sidekick, Skua September, head to the trading post of Brass Monkey to book passage home. However, when they learn that profiteers and bureaucrats are victimizing their native friends, the Tran, Ethan and Skua decide to stick around. This means helping the Tran gain admission to the Humanx Commonwealth. To do so, they must board their icerigger once more and search for a fabled city, uncover the history of the Tran, and battle some of their fiercest enemies yet . . .

Set in a near future transformed by genetic manipulation and extreme body modification, this thrilling science fiction adventure concludes the Tipping Point trilogy. The story explores the profound implications of these changes on humanity, weaving a narrative filled with excitement and thought-provoking themes. Alan Dean Foster, a New York Times bestselling author, delivers a compelling finale that challenges the essence of what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving world.

To save his dying mentor, Jon-Tom the spellsinger and his ever reluctant sidekick Mudge the otter must venture across time and space to confront a danger unlike anything they have faced before. Jon-Tom and his friends have seen better days. After his motley crew moved heaven and Earth to save civilization at the battle of Jo-Troom Gate, his merry band went its separate ways. Mudge, the foul-mouthed otter, eagerly returned to thieving, drinking, and whoring, while Talea, the girl of Jon-Tom's dreams, embarked on her own adventures, leaving him to study magic with Clothahump, the irascible wizard whose inept spell trapped him in this weird otherworld in the first place. But now Clothahump is dying, and not even Jon-Tom's spellsinging can make him well. In search of medicine for the centuries-old turtle, he and Mudge venture across the seas on a dubious quest that will require the assistance of an Amazonian white tiger, a ferret, and a gender-challenged unicorn. They're going to need all the help they can get

The official novelization of the famous Alien movie with Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley! A crew of spaceship Nostromo is suddenly woken up from a cryogenic sleep because of mysterious signals coming from an unknown planet and received by a ship computer. The astronauts land on the planet surface and go to investigate an alien spaceship where one of them is attacked by an alien which fasten itself on his face. When the crew returns to their ship and abandon the planet, nobody forefeels that the real horror will begin very soon ...

This collection features thirteen captivating science fiction tales from a master storyteller, showcasing imaginative worlds and thought-provoking concepts. Each story delves into themes of humanity, technology, and the unknown, offering readers a blend of adventure and philosophical inquiry. The author's distinctive voice and creative storytelling style invite exploration of complex characters and futuristic scenarios, making this anthology a must-read for fans of the genre.

The narrative explores the tension between opposing forces, raising questions about loyalty, identity, and the consequences of conflict. As characters navigate a landscape fraught with danger, they must confront not only external threats but also their own beliefs and motivations. Themes of survival and moral ambiguity weave through the storyline, challenging readers to consider who the real adversaries are and what it means to protect one's own. The book promises a gripping journey filled with unexpected twists and deep character development.