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"Twenty years ago, five master criminals known as the Demon Princes raided Mount Pleasant to enslave thousands of inhabitants in the lawless Beyond. Now Morwen Sabine, a daughter of captives, has escaped her cruel master and returns to Mount Pleasant to recover the hidden treasure she hopes will buy her parents' freedom. But Mount Pleasant has changed. Morwen must cope with mystic cultists, murderous drug-smugglers, undercover "weasels" of the Interplanetary Police Coordinating Company, and the henchmen of the vicious pirate lord who owns her parents and wants Morwen returned. So he can kill her slowly"-- Amazon

With the nation gripped by Love Island fever, the show's most popular contestant ever shares his unique take on the world in a book that will be hilarious, endearing, heartfelt and as lovable as its author.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes argues that the best way to fight income inequality is with a radically simple idea: a guaranteed income for working people, paid for by the one percent. The way Hughes sees it, a guaranteed income is the most powerful tool we have to combat poverty and stabilize America's middle class. Money-cold hard cash with no strings attached-gives people freedom, dignity, and the ability to climb the economic ladder. A guaranteed income for working people is the big idea that's missing in the national conversation. This book, grounded in Hughes's personal experience, will start a frank conversation about how we can combat income inequality, and ultimately, how we can give everyone a fair shot

More than just a military history of Britain's suppression of the Arab revolt in Palestine, this is a dissection of how the British empire worked to supress dissent and how subject peoples resisted colonial rule. číst celé

During its 22 months of service beginning in July 1943, Germany's Panther tank proved more than a formidable opponent for superior numbers of Allied tanks and ground-attack aircraft amassed on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Illustrated with archival photographs, color paintings, and diagrams, this history of the highly mobile and well-armed Panther spans the period from its conception through its production run of 5,500 by war's end. The book exhaustively explores the people and events behind the development and rushed production of the Panther and its variants, as well as the tank's evolving role and battle record in Germany's last ditch attempt to salvage victory. Key features of the Panther's design and layout are explained and illustrated, as are the tactics used by tank commanders in key battles.

When it first appeared on the battlefield in July 1941, the Soviet T-34 was the best tank in the world. Ideal for modellers and tank enthusiasts, The T-34 is an essential guide to this masterpiece of Soviet wartime engineering.

From the award-winning author of "Majestrum, Template," and "The Other," this collection of short stories ranges from the thoughtful to the whimsical. Most of them appeared first in "The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction" and "Asimov's." Others were written for bespoke anthologies, including "Songs of the Dying Earth, Old Mars," and "Welcome to the Greenhouse"; one is published here for the first time.

Set in the universe of The Archonate, this collection features nine stories centered around Henghis Hapthorn, a premier freelance discriminator who navigates mysteries within a science fantasy realm. The narratives blend elements of intrigue and humor, drawing comparisons to the works of Gene Wolfe and Jack Vance. Additionally, four non-series stories expand the thematic scope, showcasing Matthew Hughes's unique storytelling style and imaginative world-building.