“For lovers of Andy Weir’s The Martian, here’s a true hard-science-fiction tale set on the red planet — a terrific blend of high tech and high tension, of science and suspense, of character and crisis.” — Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award–winning author of Red Planet Blues “Post-apocalyptic disaster meets fractured utopian space exploration in this terrifying tale, which Cawdron (Anomaly) sets in a scientific outpost on Mars . . . This tense cat-and-mouse game plays off fears . . . to satisfying result.” — Publishers Weekly Venturing into space and traveling to Mars sounds like an exotic adventure, but the reality of living on a rocky, frozen, lifeless planet is exacting on the Mars Endeavour crew. The exhilaration of reaching the surface of Mars has worn off for the public, and the exploration has moved into its scientific phase. The only viable option for long-term habitation lies hundreds of feet beneath the surface, in lava caves that shield humans from harsh cosmic radiation. Connor, Harrison, and Liz are senior members of the U.S. module. When war breaks out on Earth and rumors spread to Mars, their core principles are rocked by the devastation and loss of friends and family. Whom can you trust on an international mission when your countries are at war? As colonists from different nations struggle to figure out what really happened on Earth, grief and anger become pitted against camaraderie and the spirit of exploration. “Science fiction as it should be. Retrograde combines realistic characters with depictions of Mars as our explorers will one day find it in a powerful story. A must-read!” — Ben Bova, Hugo Award winner and author of the Grand Tour series

Discover how to use Mercury retrograde to attract new opportunities from Yasmin Boland, internationally renowned astrologer and bestselling author of Moonology Oracle Cards, hailed as “the greatest living astrological authority on the Moon” (Jonathan Cainer, astrologer). Are you tired of hearing 'Mercury must be in retrograde' every time the slightest thing goes wrong? People blame their break-ups, missed flights and unexpected bills on Mercury retrograde, but often they have little understanding of it. The Mercury Retrograde Book is here to flip these beliefs on their head and is the ultimate guide to navigating one of the most feared astrological phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned astrology enthusiast or just starting to explore the cosmos, The Mercury Retrograde Book will empower you to not only survive Mercury retrograde but to thrive during it. Yasmin Boland and Kim Farnell share their expert insights and practical tips for making the most of this cycle. If you're tired of feeling like the universe is working against you during Mercury retrograde, then this book is for you. Inside, you'll discover: That the retrograde is actually a chance to revisit, revise and revamp your dreams How to place the retrogrades in your personal astrological chart and work out their effect on your elemental and zodiac sign What Mercury retrograde actually means and why it's important How to prepare for Mercury retrograde and minimize its negative effects Tools for communication, decision-making, and manifestation during this time Personal stories and anecdotes to help you feel less alone in your struggles Book Sections Include: Part I: How Will Mercury Retrograde Affect YOU? Part II: Mercury Retrograde through the Zodiac Signs Part III: Mercury Retrograde through the Houses Part IV: When Mercury Retrograde Meets Your Planets “Mercury retrograde is a phenomenon that even many non‑astrologers have heard of. We think it’s more than worth learning about, and that by reading this book you’ll discover how to make it work to your advantage. We wrote this book to dispel the myths and help you get the most of this planetary phenomenon which has a potentially positive side to it. We hope you love the book!” –Yasmin and Kim So don't let Mercury retrograde get the best of you – take control of this misunderstood cycle! Discover how you can work consciously with Mercury’s energies when it’s retrograde and use them to your advantage.

From lunar logic to retrograde real talk, eclipses to asteroids, practicing astrologer Rachel Stuart-Haas breaks down the astrological phenomena that impact your day-to-day life in this giftable guide to the heavens, and what they have in store. The sun, moon, stars, and other celestial bodies are constantly impacting our lives. They affect our decision making, relationships, communication. They signal change and grant us moments of self-reflection. And, if we let them, they challenge us to grow into the best versions of ourselves. In Mercury in Retrograde, practicing astrologer Rachel Stuart-Haas takes us on a fun and energizing exploration of the astrological phenomena that guide our lives. Unpacking eclipses, retrogrades, the major and minor aspects, asteroids, and moon wisdom, Stuart-Haas teaches readers how to go beyond their zodiac sun sign and natal chart (how the stars were aligned at their birth) and start thinking like a real astrologer to: -Align their energies with the Universe -Time major life decisions to auspicious moments -Improve their relationships, mental health, and well-being -Create meaningful rituals for self-care -And more! Perfect for armchair astrologists, fans of divination, and anyone looking to improve their relationships, mental health, and overall wellbeing, this wise, delightful, and easy-to-read book provides the first step to reclaiming your life and accomplishing all you’ve ever dreamed of.

Autofiction. Emily Segal, artist and trend forecaster in her 20s, tries to tell the future by reading the present. Literature finds commercial form in the shape of eXe, a mysterious and well-funded internet start-up that offers her a job. A conceptual take-over is deployed; gendered power play ensues; queerness incubates; memes converge. Set in New York City, post-Occupy and pre-Trump. First person / mixed media / pulp. Not actually about astrology. Published in 2020.

Anyone involved in communications can attest to periods of time--lasting about three weeks, three to four times a year--when even the most simple messages seem to be wildly misinterpreted. Also during this time, mechanical and electronic things tend to break down "out of the blue." An astrologer will tell you that this happens when Mercury is retrograde--a phenomenon that almost everyone's heard of but nobody really understands. Robert Wilkinson offers the inside scoop on Mercury retrograde, teaching you how to play it to your own advantage. He also offers ways to value Mercury retrograde people, projects, and situations to make the best of Mercury retrograde energies.For astrologers, Wilkinson describes a wide variety of ways a retrograde Mercury may manifest for each sign, and provides lists of characteristics showing how the energy "behaves" in the signs and houses in natal, progressed, return, and transit charts. Wilkinson helps the rest of us understand why people born during a Mercury retrograde think and act the way they do, and how to interact with them productively. And for celebrity hounds and history buffs, he includes a list of famous people born during Mercury retrograde; information about world events that occurred during Mercury retrogrades in the last 150 years (revealing some thought provoking patterns); and an ephemeris of Mercury retrograde periods for 1900-2035. This book will prove as relevant 50 years from now as it is today!

Traditional chart interpretation regarded a retrograde natal planet as being weakened, but many of today's astrologers have different opinions: the planet's energy is more internalized or strengthened, or causes delay or confusion. To illustrate, retrograde Mercury causes mail to be lost, appointments to be missed and a general breakdown in communication. Helen Adams writes: "For far too long retrograde planets have been misunderstood or not understood at all . . . retrogrades are not really all bad!" Here she presents a guide to interpreting retrograde planets in the natal and progressed chart as well as by transit. Also included is each retrograde planet's relationship to health.

With complete explanations of all the houses, signs and their meanings, as well as information on astrology's connection with other metaphysical arts, The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Astrology, 3rd Edition, retains all of the information that contributed to the success of the first and second editions. In addition, the latest edition provides new information on the psychological aspects of astrology and the influences that planetary cycles have on people's lives.