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Thousands of years in the future, humanity is no longer alone in a universe where a mind's potential is determined by its location in space, from superintelligent entities in the Transcend, to the limited minds of the Unthinking Depths, where only simple creatures, and technology, can function. Nobody knows what strange force partitioned space into these "regions of thought," but when the warring Straumli realm use an ancient Transcendent artifact as a weapon, they unwittingly unleash an awesome power that destroys thousands of worlds and enslaves all natural and artificial intelligence. Fleeing this galactic threat, Ravna crash lands on a strange world with a ship-hold full of cryogenically frozen children, the only survivors from a destroyed space-lab. They are taken captive by the Tines, an alien race with a harsh medieval culture, and used as pawns in a ruthless power struggle.

Vinge's masterpieces together at last, in one epic volume.

The Hugo and John W. Campbell Memorial Award-winning prequel to the magnificent A FIRE UPON THE DEEP.

Two science fiction novels combined into one epic conveying the experience of travelling through millions of years of time.

The Barnes & Noble Review presents a gripping tale set 50 million years in the future, where the remnants of humanity face extinction amidst a backdrop of murder and hard science fiction. Following the events of The Peace War, the narrative centers on bobbles—force fields that isolate areas from the universe. Small groups of humans have survived by entering stasis for centuries, but with fewer than 300 individuals remaining and crucial technology deteriorating, a long-term survival plan is critical. However, the survivors are deeply divided. The plot thickens when Marta Korolev, a key planner, is brutally murdered while others remain in stasis. A former police officer must unravel the mystery of her death to prevent the extinction of the human race. This sequel, often hailed as Vinge's best work, is a compelling blend of intrigue and thought-provoking concepts, appealing to fans of his later acclaimed novels. With its imaginative scope and visual richness, this masterpiece is essential reading for science fiction enthusiasts. Paul Goat Allen

A collection of articles and essays about the new frontier of the Internet, especially a direct interface between brain and computer that enables game players of the future to actually experience the world of their fantasies.

Vernor Vinge's career in science fiction spans decades, beginning with his first story in 1965. Renowned for his innovative storytelling, he has evolved into a celebrated author, winning the prestigious Hugo Award for his last two novels. His contributions to the genre reflect both growth and a deep understanding of science fiction's potential, solidifying his status among the field's elite writers.

From Book 1: The Peace War is quintessential hard-science adventure. The Peace Authority conquered the world with a weapon that never should have been a weapon--the "bobble," a spherical force-field impenetrable by any force known to mankind. Encasing governmental installations and military bases in bobbles, the Authority becomes virtually omnipotent. But they've never caught Paul Hoehler, the maverick who invented the technology, and who has been working quietly for decades to develop a way to defeat the Authority. With the help of an underground network of determined, independent scientists and a teenager who may be the apprentice genius he's needed for so long, he will shake the world, in the fast-paced hard-science thriller that garnered Vinge the first of his four Hugo nominations for best novel. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In a near-future western civilization that is threatened by corruptive practices within its technologically advanced information networks, a recovered Alzheimer's victim and his family are caught up in a dangerous maelstrom beyond their worst imaginings