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The third book in the New York Times bestselling Expanse series. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES FROM NETFLIX For generations, the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt - was humanity's great frontier. Until now. The alien artefact working through its program under the clouds of Venus has emerged to build a massive structure outside the orbit of Uranus: a gate that leads into a starless dark. Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante are part of a vast flotilla of scientific and military ships going out to examine the artefact. But behind the scenes, a complex plot is unfolding, with the destruction of Holden at its core. As the emissaries of the human race try to find whether the gate is an opportunity or a threat, the greatest danger is the one they brought with them.

NOW A PRIME ORIGINAL TV SERIESCaliban's War is the second book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series.For someone who didn't intend to wreck the solar system's fragile balance of power, Jim Holden did a pretty good job of it.While Earth and Mars have stopped shooting each other, the core alliance is shattered. The outer planets and the Belt are uncertain in their new - possibly temporary - autonomy.Then, on one of Jupiter's moons, a single super-soldier attacks, slaughtering soldiers of Earth and Mars indiscriminately and reigniting the war. The race is on to discover whether this is the vanguard of an alien army, or if the danger lies closer to home.The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series.Praise for the Expanse:'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNowThe Expanse series:Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis GamesBabylon's AshesPersepolis RisingTiamat's WrathLeviathan Falls Memory's Legion: The Complete Expanse Story Collection

**The Sunday Times bestselling series**'TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee on The Mercy of Gods'DAZZLING . . . THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST' Publishers Weekly on The Mercy of GodsFrom the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Expanse comes the second book in the Captive's War series - a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself.The monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran's command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters' use. But Dafyd's loyalty is not what it seems.The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx's deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire's eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a weapon.As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction. But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears . . .'Stellar . . . The authors continue to expertly balance character and plot development, setting the stage effectively for the series' denouement. This wows' Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Captive's War series:'Simply mind-blowing' Kirkus'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . . the start of something truly epic' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author'Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars

**The Sunday Times bestselling series**'TRULY EPIC' Fonda Lee on The Mercy of Gods'DAZZLING . . . THIS IS SPACE OPERA AT ITS BEST' Publishers Weekly on The Mercy of GodsFrom the multi-million-copy bestselling author of the Expanse comes the second book in the Captive's War series - a spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself.The monstrous Carryx empire was built by subjugation and war. Thousands of species are bound to their Sovran's command in an endless, blood-soaked test: be useful in the eternal conflict or be slaughtered.Dafyd Alkhor, highest among their human captives, is feared and despised by the very people he champions. Ruthless in carving out his niche in the eternal war machine of the empire, he will reshape human nature itself as a tool for their alien masters' use. But Dafyd's loyalty is not what it seems.The Swarm, an agent of the Carryx's deathless enemy, has been smuggled into the Carryx world-palace along with the human slaves. Its mission: discover a way to bring down the empire's eternal reign. But the longer it lives among and within humanity, the more it forgets that it is a weapon.As the human captives spread through the battlefronts of empire, the awesome power of the Carryx becomes clear. And with it, a desperate plan for their destruction. But empires hide secrets, and even the deathless enemy may not be what it appears . . .'Stellar . . . The authors continue to expertly balance character and plot development, setting the stage effectively for the series' denouement. This wows' Publishers WeeklyPraise for the Captive's War series:'Simply mind-blowing' Kirkus'Terrifying alien overlords and a vast intergalactic war with humankind on the brink of annihilation . . . the start of something truly epic' Fonda Lee, author of the Green Bone Saga'No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey' John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author'Corey is always one of the most engaging voices in the genre' Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time'All the things you want in an alien invasion novel: overwhelming aliens, end-of-world terror, and plucky humans who never stop fighting' Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times bestselling author'A powerful, provocative masterpiece that I will be thinking about for a very long time' Ryka Aoki, author of Light from Uncommon Stars

Introduce kids to the fascinating world of our solar system with this interactive, layer-by-layer guide.There is so much more to space than what we see from Earth. From our burning hot sun to the icy vastness of the Kuiper Belt, Inside Out Solar System invites children to explore the planets, moons, and other wonders that make up our cosmic neighborhood.Centered around an interactive 3D model that changes with every page, this fun, educational book helps young readers understand our amazing solar system with vibrant illustrations, photos, and bite-sized facts. Inside Out Solar System explores:Each planet’s unique featuresThe sun and its powerful influenceMoons, asteroids, and cometsThe vastness of space beyond our solar systemAnd more!This engaging guide helps kids understand the dynamic, ever-changing nature of our solar system and sparks a lifelong curiosity about the universe.Also in the Inside Out series:Inside Out Earth, Inside Out Dragon, Inside Out T-Rex, Inside Out Pirate Ship, Inside Out Human Brain, Inside Out Shark, Inside Out Volcano.

As recently as the dawn of the Space Age, the solar system was still largely unknown. The first probes to the Moon, Venus and Mars ushered in a golden age of planetary science, transforming planets from distant mysteries into vividly realized worlds. This book provides a comprehensive, accessible survey of the entire solar system, covering all major planets from Mercury to Saturn, the outer solar system and asteroids. It includes insights from leading scientists through in-person interviews, offering an engaging overview for general readers and amateur astronomers. Noting Earth’s small, beautiful and precarious nature, this book fills a unique niche, presenting the latest discoveries without losing sight of the broader picture, making it essential for anyone interested in our celestial neighbourhood.

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The Definitive Guide to Large-Scale, Grid-Connected Solar Power System Design and Construction

This GreenSource book provides comprehensive engineering design and construction guidelines for large-scale solar power system projects. Proven design methodologies are detailed installation diagrams are included in this practical resource.

Large-Scale Solar Power System Design offers complete coverage of solar power system technologies and components, planning, cost estimates, financing, project management, safety, and testing. This authoritative guide fully addresses the complex technical and management issues associated with large-scale, grid-connected solar power system implementations.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

Solar power system technologies, including photovoltaic and thin-film solar cellsSolar power system physicsPhotovoltaic power system feasibility studySolar power system costingSolar power system designLarge-scale solar power system constructionConcentrator photovoltaic systemsSolar power system project managementSmart-grid systemsSolar thermal powerSolar power financing and feed-in tariff programs

Meet Beck. As in Rebecca. She's the good one, the proverbial complete package: the one all the professors like, the one who gets the party invites and keeps people laughing, the one who seems to pull the straight A's out of a magic hat and the one whom friends can count on no matter what. So when she sees Number Six on the football team fumble the ball at a crucial moment during the ultra-crucial Penn-Cornell game, Beck is totally unprepared for the scary downturn her life susequently takes. Number Six's mishap broadsides Beck, filling her with an unfamiliar sense of doubt about the course of her own life. Indulging in her own private odyssey of alcohol and anonymous hook-ups, Beck immerses herself in a frantically paced night life as she searches for connection and self-realisation in an uncertain world, where all bets are off and where the map to happiness seems permanently mislaid.