In a dark period in humanitys past, when the sun has burnt itself out, seven children are tasked with saving the future of humanity. Because of advancements made by the Suns Last Hope organization, humanity has found refuge on eight new worlds. Life is hard on these new human colonies because the Men in Black Organization (MIBO) keeps the sun down. To survive, people must now make their own light and heat. Archer, Aquill, Elmira, Zandra, Jacy, Destin, Cara, Willow, and NikkoWillows younger brotherrepresent humanitys last hope. They must find a way to destroy MIBO before it destroys them. Too soon, the children are off on an impossible mission to stop MIBOs plans to unleash the sun plague on humanitys struggling new home worlds. Each of the children must overcome challenges, fears, and insecurities before their enemies exploit these weaknesses. And each must find the courage to face the unknown things that lurk in the dark, in the shadows on an abandoned planet known as Earth. Can humanity pin its last hope for survival on the brave, young adventurers?

Music is everywhere in Willa Cather's fiction: as a subject, in the background, slyly commenting on the action, connecting characters to a distant world, or revealing their interior worlds. Not merely incidental or ornamental, though, music is intrinsic to Cather's work, a distinctive quality of her creation and expression, and it is in this light that Richard Giannone considers Cather's art. Music in Willa Cather's Fiction is the definitive study of its subject. The first work to examine the complex thematic and structural forms that music acquires in Cather's narratives, Giannone's book uses this musical approach as a way of seeing into the author's artistic sensibility, the evolution of her art, and her total achievement. ø Progressing chronologically, Giannone shows how Cather's view and use of music changed over time. From what her early journalistic pieces on music and musicians reveal about her attitude and anticipate in her later work, Giannone moves to Cather's early stories to identify the trend of some of her artistic choices, the direction of her stylistic development, and the complication of her moral interest as these are manifested in musical references. In her novels and later stories, he emphasizes the contribution of music to the individual work, as well as the allusions and connections that sound throughout her oeuvre.

After countless moons of treachery, Tigerstar's Dark Forest apprentices are ready to lay siege upon the warrior Clans. As Jayfeather, Dovewing, and Lionblaze prepare to lead their Clanmates into battle, they await the arrival of the mysterious fourth warrior who is prophesied to help lead the Clans to glory.

Moonlight On The Sun is a collection of twenty-six short stories written in the Fall and Winter of 2010-2011 that cover four decades of American life. Its stories are placed in the America of that time and take place is such diverse locations as the North Country of New York, the hills of Western Michigan, the Painted Desert, the High Sierras, Vietnam and the cities of New York, La Jolla, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and San Francisco. We meet Tory, over four connected stories, in his journey from disillusioned student to soldier in Vietnam; Amante a photographer obsessed with tombstone angels; Caitlin an eight year old girl who discovers her parents underneath their veneer; Andria, a blocked writer struggling to find love, Zack, a prisoner in his own mountain “A” frame, Christopher, a musician who falls in love with a woman with two personalities; and other stories of love and obsession and the seeking of the human heart.

Discover the golden age of science fiction with some of the best stories of intergalactic battles, space adventures and alien contact in this Poul Anderson collection of selected SF stories: Captive of the Centaurianess Lord of a Thousand Sun Out of the Iron Womb Sargasso of Lost Starships Star Ship Swordsman of Lost Terra The Virgin of Valkarion Tiger by the Tail Witch of the Demon Seas

Leigh Brackett's 'Child of the Sun: Leigh Brackett SF Boxed Set (Illustrated)' is a collection of science fiction stories that showcase Brackett's unique blend of planetary romance, adventure, and captivating world-building. Known for her vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling, Brackett's work transports readers to distant worlds filled with rich cultures and exotic landscapes. Set against the backdrop of the cosmic frontier, Brackett's narratives explore themes of war, love, and the human condition, making this boxed set a must-read for fans of classic science fiction literature. With stunning illustrations that bring Brackett's visions to life, readers will be drawn into her imaginative and immersive storytelling. Leigh Brackett, a pioneer in the genre of science fiction, drew inspiration from her love of adventure and mythology to create captivating and thought-provoking tales. Her expertise in crafting compelling characters and intricate plots shines through in this collection, showcasing her skill as a master storyteller. 'Child of the Sun' is recommended for readers who enjoy richly detailed world-building, thrilling adventures, and thought-provoking themes in their science fiction literature.