Human Space

A maintenance worker discovers ancient alien technology. An exiled princess wields cosmic fire. Together, they must save three thousand lives—and each other. Kai Reynolds thought keeping Helix Station operational was his biggest challenge. Then he bonded with an ancient Nexus AI built to interface with a now-extinct civilization… and gained power that ages him with every use. Now he's being hunted by an Imperial fleet determined to control or eliminate him. Enter Lyra Voss—exiled Astralian princess, master of starlight energy, and the only person in the galaxy who can teach Kai how to...

The planet the explorers discovered is called Haven. Considering the Korians and Sholites, once ferocious enemies, had recently come to a peace agreement, the planet’s name is an excellent omen for a peaceful future—or so the Korians thought. Now, with their space armada left behind, the people living on the new-found planet find a growing rift amongst them. A civil war erupts between the Korian Patriots and the Loyalists with Romy Gunn caught in the middle. Romy Gunn, great grandson of Natalie Lowe of Earth, and son of Ryder Gunn, has not had an easy life. Circumstances, out of his ...

ISS: International Space Station Certain symbols are monumental not only to aviation and space exploration but to all of society as well. The International Space Station, or ISS, is one of those symbols. This second installment of a three-part series reveals how the ISS continues to be a breakthrough in both international relations and space exploration technology, forever changing what was thought possible. A brainchild between the United States and the USSR's space programs after years of animosity between the two countries, the ISS continues to be an example of collaboration amid ...

Random Facts You Should Know: WTF Edition is jam-packed with fun and strange facts that you will be itching to unpack in any conversation to impress those around you. Whether you enjoy listening through these by yourself, with a partner, or with a group, you are bound to lose track of time while having a laugh and learning something new.

Activate your self-awareness and let your intuition be the driving force for success in relationships, work, and all your personal goals—unlock the power of human design! Self-awareness is a pillar of emotional intelligence, and it is vital for success in all the realms of your life—love, money, work, friends, and family. When you know who you are and you rely on your intuition, your life becomes more peaceful, enriching, and inviting.

Amid the Cold War, as the United States and the Soviet Union vied for supremacy in space, NASA launched Skylab, America’s first space station. This book delves into the story of Skylab, a testament to American ingenuity and determination during a time of intense geopolitical rivalry. Against the backdrop of the Cold War space race, Skylab emerged as a beacon of scientific progress, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in space exploration. Through detailed narrative and factual descriptions, "Skylab" explores how this groundbreaking space station provided a wealth of knowledge that...

Chaos Reigns on Amalthea. The Omega Class android is humanity's ultimate servant. These machines have the bodies of super models, and thanks to Romanji Corporation’s total synaptic transfer process, the minds of human geniuses, and they are eager to satisfy every human desire. Until Marshal John-27, an Omega Class android, leaves on a routine patrol of the Amalthea Sector. His discovery of a derelict spacecraft opens an investigation that exposes corruption within the government of Amalthea, ignites an android rebellion, and ultimately a struggle to retain the newly won freedom.

In the year 2103, humanity ventures deeper into the cosmos, driven by the insatiable thirst for discovery and the promise of unimaginable wealth from outer space mining. Among them is Wren, a solitary scout aboard the semi-sentient spacecraft Lone Star, exploring the outer reaches for anomalies and opportunities. What begins as a routine mission turns into an extraordinary encounter when a mysterious planet materializes where no planet should exist. The world is pristine yet eerily silent, its cities untouched by time, its secrets buried beneath its surface. As Wren delves deeper into the ...

Adam Cain has pursued his nemesis Nigel McCarthy to the Milky Way's sister galaxy - The Large Magellanic Cloud - using the revolutionary technology of the concentrated-array gravity-drive. This is virgin territory for the Humans - an entire galaxy that knows nothing of the special abilities of the people from Earth.

The stories you’ve dreamed of; the people you crave to meet; or would love to be. The aliens who’d make you shiver, or laugh. The huge risks of guiding your spacecraft here, or there. The adventures you’d have if only you had the nerve… Or the utter romance of doing that… The humour of orbital disasters and alien conflicts; the perils of ill-advised time-interference; the sheer romance of null-gravity love; the terrors of a leaky hull; the fear of a bullying boss when you’re a thousand light years beyond.; the choices you face in the big, black Vac. Mostly a laugh or a satisfied...

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

Welcome to the world of Adam Cain, AKA: The Human, the closest thing to a superman in the galaxy. As the most famous employee of Starfire Security, The Human is in popular demand. But he has to be careful that his past doesn't catch up to him. You can't go around kicking alien butt without ruffling a few feathers . . . or scales . . . or whatever the alien du jour happens to have for skin. And when Adam later teams up with another famous bounty hunter, things really begin to go south.

Unleash your child's curiosity and make science way more exciting using S.T.E.M. stories can be more beneficial than any video game – even if they've never shown interest before! S.T.E.M. stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Children need to learn S.T.E.M. because these subjects help them understand the world around them. S.T.E.M. teaches kids to solve problems, think critically, and be creative.

Faulkner's victory came at a terrible price. Driving back the Da’al’s initial attack has left the Mantis destroyed and her crew scattered across space. All hope now seems lost. And with the arrival of their new battle fleet, it seems that the Da’al are determined to push humanity to the very brink of extinction. Desperate to turn the tide, the remaining Marines are dispatched to Tigris where the discovery of a long lost alien technology may well provide them with the advantage they’re looking for. But it may already be too late. R.L.Giddings’ Silver Fleet Series is a masterclass...

Books By This Author SHIFTER BEAST BUNDLE Praise for Alice Crowley's writing: "I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "Alice Crowley is one of our best living authors!" ~ G. Taylor In this 6,000-Word short story, a frumpy female professor of anthropology named Lorine meets a gang of half-men, half-beast alpha males with the drive to dive deep into her flesh! Now Lorine is the only way to get a specimen back to Earth from Mars, and she has to agree to be used as bait to lure these hunky masculine mutants into captivity with her sexy ...

Short Sci-Fi stories from the Lighter Side of yesterday and all your tomorrows; alternative todays; and all those maybe times in between. From orbits and vectors the other side of the spiral arm, to the smoking field at the back of the Yew Tree pub. From Boudicca's helping hand, to the secret behind Toothsavers; Why did the mountain have to move to Mohr? Have the Potens got this Planetary Takeover quite right? It's Absolutely Disgusting, isn't it? the way these immigrants seem to hate everyone on the planet? You only Have One Vote - How important can that be? You turn your back for five ...

When Adam and Riyad journey to the planet Visidor to help free their alien friends Kaylor and Jym from vindictive local law enforcement, they thought all it would take would be wowing the locals with their celebrity. After all, they'd just saved the galaxy from the evil Sol-Kor menace. Now begins a wild adventure involving the most powerful galactic corporations to ever exist—stronger than any so-called empire—along with hordes of angry drug-runners and more, all in a desperate race to discover a secret that will alter the balance of power throughout the Milky Way galaxy—forever.

There will be those who have a rather difficult time absorbing the information on the following pages and perhaps a few may even suggest that it is utter nonsense. But, no matter what the naysayers say, what you are about to read is all true. Nikita Khrushchev who was in office until 1964, and now Vladimir Putin, both depraved and iniquitous dictators, denied all of what follows. They hid the truth from the world, erasing the names of all those fallen cosmonauts in order to appear far more technically advanced than the United States. But now the truth is being told, and they both have been ...

Having returned from the Andromeda Galaxy as heroes, the team soon learns that the remaining Nuoreans in the Milky Way aren't too thrilled with the fact that the Humans destroyed their homeworld of Nuor. Now they're going to make Adam and his friends pay for it. After placing an exorbitant bounty on the heads of each team member, nearly every creature in the galaxy becomes a hired killer. Although Adam's never been one to run from a fight, this may be too much for even him.

Buildings and commerce are vital to this green future, but environmental challenges and market pressures block the path to sustainability. Finally, a practical approach to sustainability has emerged, blending the physical and the digital, the human and the machine. From tech titans to niche unicorns, Practical Sustainability showcases the best of the digital stars and the roles required to mine this 21st-century gold rush, with over $8 trillion of existing commercial real estate that must become more intelligent and sustainable as quickly as possible.