In the Late 22nd Century, the Solar System is settled with colonies on every planet and moon that is able to sustain life, and technology has made life simple and prosperous for most, Big corporations have taken over the function of government, including providing housing, security and even creating their own armies to fight deadly and swift wars when boardroom battles take on a physical manifestation. Usually these wars only last no more than a week and life goes on as normal, except perhaps for those on the front lines. Tom Power, the News Director for Jupiter News Corp was physically and psychologically wounded while covering one such war in the past. Now he just does his job and ponders his meaningless existence while drinking his favorite Plutonium Ice Wine and smoking his Ionian Clove Cigarettes to make him feel better. The sudden reappearance of two old friends, Mel Francis and Edie Altair, is an of time joy. He is happy to see his old friends again and catch up on their lives. When an old flame, Eve Gonzales reappears, Tom finds his feelings of meaningless and despair deepen into depression. However when Edie and Mel inform him of their desire to enter and compete in the Mars Celebration Mixed Fighting Championship tournament, he decides to take them up on the offer to follow and record a documentary on their efforts to participate in the competition. Will Tom find a rekindling of his old lust for life, as he ponders the metaphysical and psychological meaning of life, the universe and everything, or will he like a lot of the people he meets realize that in his life as in theirs, the sun never rises.

This landmark book tells a powerful story, continent by continent, of the development of U.S. security strategy over the past century into a global system of military bases and facilities for military intervention that has corrupted democratic values, economic and social well-being, and environmental sustainability in every country that the system touches, including the United States itself.--Elise Boulding

In this powerful memoir, Sandra Uwiringyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tells the incredible true story of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Secret World of Weather and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, learn to tap into nature and notice the hidden clues all around you Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen for. Adventurer and navigation expert Tristan Gooley unlocks the directional clues hidden in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, plant growth, and the habits of wildlife. Rich with navigational anecdotes collected across ages, continents, and cultures, The Natural Navigator will help keep you on course and open your eyes to the wonders, large and small, of the natural world.

In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.

Owl is drowsy from a long night's work. He makes a wrong turn on his way to bed. Why hasn't the sun risen? Where is the sunshine for the new day? It's up to Owl to find the sun and help it rise and shine.