New Releases by Aaron Rosenberg

If Jane Austen wrote about pirates this would be that book!Isabella Parsons is the well-mannered daughter of a baron. Cannon Belle Pearcy is a feared pirate captain. They are one and the same. But when a handsome Navy commander arrives on the scene, intent upon quelling the recent pirate threat-and wooing the loveliest lady in the region-Bella''s two worlds start to collide! Other problems quickly ensue, including a second Navy ship, an intriguing suitor, and a deadly threat from her past. Now Bella faces dangers both on land and at sea, in each of her identities. She finds herself battling to keep either from destroying the other, or the people she holds dear. All while struggling with a threat she never expected: true love.

At the turn of the twentieth century, novelists faced an unprecedented crisis of scale. While exponential increases in industrial production, resource extraction, and technological complexity accelerated daily life, growing concerns about deep time, evolution, globalization, and extinction destabilised scale''s value as a measure of reality. Here, Aaron Rosenberg examines how four novelists moved radically beyond novelistic realism, repurposing the genres-romance, melodrama, gothic, and epic-it had ostensibly superseded. He demonstrates how H. G. Wells, Thomas Hardy, Joseph Conrad, and Virginia Woolf engaged with climatic and ecological crises that persist today, requiring us to navigate multiple temporal and spatial scales simultaneously. The volume shows that problems of scale constrain our responses to crisis by shaping the linguistic, aesthetic, and narrative structures through which we imagine it. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

Missing mages, rapacious pirates, deadly storms-and a pair of young adventurers stuck in the middle... Sundra Aruvar and his "brother" Ruhi Naidu have thus far survived being captured and indentured by pirates. In fact, after catching the culprit who murdered two pirate lords, the pair are thriving. That is, until one of the pirate lords assigns them a new task. Her weather mage, a member of the tight-knit thalakurioi, has gone missing. And she wants Sundra and Ruhi to find out what happened. Doing so will send them far from the pirate capital of Surpakat, all across the Areyat Isles. They''ll make new friends-and new enemies-and discover a whole new level to this strange pirate society. But, in the end, can they survive this mystery? Because mages are a dangerous lot-and someone doesn''t want the missing ones found! The second in the Areyat Isles series of fantasy pirate mystery adventures set within the world of Eldros Legacy!

Piracy, mystery and adventure await a pair of... brothers? For lovers of D&D RPGs, this is a book from the sweeping epic fantasy world of Eldros Legacy.

Fourteen Tremendous Authors. Fourteen Extraordinary Stories. One Amazing Anthology.An ancient spear of legend warded by a torturer. Swords that define families, for good and ill. Magic too powerful not to use, but too dangerous to keep. It''s all here, along with dragons, ogres, and gods both old and new. These fourteen great stories continue universes you know and love, including Glen Cook''s Black Company, Jon R. Osborne''s Milesian Accords, and D.J. Butler''s Tales of Indrajit & Fix. And there are fresh new voices bringing worlds you''re going to love. Turn the page and read of valorous deeds and the keen edge of steel, shining in battle.

NOTHING IS WHAT IT SEEMS A dozen years ago, the Cossack Hetmanate did not exist. Then, out of nowhere, they emerged, breaking free from both Russia and the Ukraine to form their own tiny nation, fueled by remarkable scientific discoveries. And now, it seems, they need help. The kind they cannot ask for openly. The kind that requires a certain delicacy, and a certain . . . openmindedness to the limits of reality. The kind of help only O.C.L.T. can provide. But when the team arrives, they find only secrets, mysteries, and riddles. What is really going on here? One thing is certain—there is real danger, and possibly to a good deal more than just the fledgling nation. Everything else is a swirl of lies and half-truths, but anything can be brought to clarity. With the proper focal point.

Hunters and prey. Knights and quests. Wizards and mysteries. Mix all that with creatures of legend and myth, and you get an anthology with fifteen great stories. What happens to a Manticore when he gets old and can no longer fulfill his responsibilities? What if the Goblins can''t pick up the trash in the City? Who will stay and guard the gates between worlds? But wait, there''s more! There are eight exciting stories from the Eldros Legacy, a new shared setting coming soon. Hunters will find more than they expected, kings are betrayed, and who will stand up to the Engraver of Bones?With stories by:Quincy J. AllenD.J. ButlerC.M. DeMottElowyn FahnestockTodd FahnestockC.A. FarrellMichael GantsRichard HaileyRob HowellJamie IbsonAaron RosenbergMark StallingsMel ToddMarie WhittakerSam Witt

The Tales of the Scattered Earth: Once, long ago, there was one Earth. It was said that many deities gazed down upon it protectively, and there was balance between them all. Then something went wrong. The balance shifted—toward darkness. Earth was shattered, her people destroyed, her remains scattered far and wide. But the gods survived the cataclysm. They scattered as well, each pursuing a fragment of their former domain. And, when they overtook those shards, the gods drew upon what power remained to them to restore their worshippers to life. These new followers rose from dust and imperfect memory, for the gods too had been injured. Each claimed a new home, and a new life, and each thought itself—at least at first—to be the only Earth. All memory of their former world was lost, except vague memories of the gods who gave them new life. Then, one day, a single great event drew all their eyes to the stars—and beyond. And each of them felt a yearning. Something in them desired to be whole again, or at least to understand. These are their stories. These are The Tales of the Scattered Earth. The Birth of the Dread Remora: Nathaniel Demming is a midshipman aboard the HMES Remora, the first ship to go beyond their world''s waters and out into the ether. He and the rest of the crew are ready for adventure, eager to explore the unknown and chart a new course for the rest of their world to follow. But what they found changed their lives, and their perspective, forever. The ether was not empty at all, but teeming with life--including vicious marauders waiting to prey upon the hapless Remora. Can Demming help his friends and fellow officers through the crises that await? Can they survive the dangers that surround them? And can he convince them to transform their ship and themselves into the antithesis of everything they trained for, while still holding true to everything they believe in? The Birth of the Dread Remora is the first tale of the epic Scattered Earth saga, and the first in a series of swashbuckling adventures about the space-pirate ship the Dread Remora!

An anthology of original speculative fiction celebrating the golden age of pulp magazines.

R.C. Hayes has settled into his job with the FBI, and put behind him the strange incident that ended his military career. But when he and his partner are sent to the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana to look into a murder, events take an unsettling and eerily familiar turn. R.C. struggles to solve the case as deaths pile up around him and as the situation takes a decidedly unnatural cast. With the help of a mysterious new ally, he may finally come to terms with what happened to him long ago¿and enter a strange new career he is uniquely suited for. Provided he can survive the incursion of supernatural elements into his supposedly safe and mundane world.This is the second full-length novel in the O.C.L.T. series. It joins the novellas "Brought to Light" by Aaron Rosenberg and "The Temple of Camazotz" by David Niall Wilson, and the novel "The Parting," also by David Niall Wilson, in setting the stage for further adventures. Each of these works introduces another facet of the O.C.L.T. team; "Incursion" draws the loose ends together, establishes a base, and determines leadership for the fledgling agency.

Eine Horde Monster, die durch ein interdimensionales Portal kam, muss eingesperrt werden? Ein brandneues planetares Computersystem, dessen Bedienungsanleitung in einer fremden Sprache verfasst ist, muss zum Laufen gebracht werden? Rufen Sie am besten das Sternenflotteningenieurkorps, besonders die Experten der U.S.S. da Vinci! Captain David Gold, seinem Ersten Offizier Sonya Gomez – der ehemaligen Enterprise-Ingenieurin –, und der Mannschaft der da Vinci gelingen noch vor dem Frühstück sechs vollkommen unmögliche Dinge. Unter der Leitung von Captain Montgomery Scott muss das Team des S.I.K. das Geheimnis eines Außenpostens lösen, der von einer seltsamen neuen Waffe angegriffen wurde, sowie einen Weg finden, einen überlegenen Feind in einem Raumkampf zu besiegen.

DARKNESS EVERYWHERE... The Sixth World is a dangerous place, with deadly hazards lurking around every corner. Everywhere shadowrunners go, from the top of the world to the deepest, darkest Sprawl neighborhood, someone’s always looking to make their rep by taking you down. World of Shadows is the second anthology of original Shadowrun short stories, each one showcasing some of the most far-flung, treacherous locations around the world. From a scientific mission gone wrong in the snowy wilds of Russia to an AR nightclub in Morocco sheltering runners on the lam to a recovering runner drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in the darkest alleys of Hong Kong, these eighteen original short stories explore exotic settings far off the beaten path. Featuring stories by Michael A. Stackpole, Mel Odom, Jean Rabe, Aaron Rosenberg, Phaedra Weldon, Annie Bellet, Chris A. Jackson and many others, find out what happens when shadowrunners have to battle not only with the ever-present threat of the corps and Mr. Johnson, but also the dangers of the very land they stand on.

Die Dilithiummine auf BorSitu Minor ist ein unterbesetzter, uninteressanter und unspektakulärer Außenposten. Er wird von Minenarbeitern, Technikern und Wissenschaftlern bevölkert, die nie auch nur einer Fliege etwas zuleide getan haben. Und sie besitzen auch nichts Wertvolles. Dennoch wurde der Außenposten brutal angegriffen und zerstört - und beinahe alle Arbeiter dabei getötet. Die Überlebenden haben keine Ahnung, wer hinter dem grausamen Überfall steckt. Und was noch schlimmer ist: Die Waffen, mit denen sie angegriffen wurden, konnten sogar den Schutzschild, der die Siedlung umgab, durchschlagen. Der Crew der U.S.S. da Vinci macht das große Sorgen, denn das könnte auch größeren Raumschiffen gefährlich werden. Jetzt muss das S.I.K.-Team mit Commander Sonya Gomez an der Spitze herausfinden, wer oder was hinter dem Anschlag steckt. Und sie können nur hoffen, dass niemand eine Waffe erfunden hat, die sie alle zerstören könnte ...

#4 in the O.C.L.T. Series There are incidents and emergencies in the world that defy logical explanation, events that could be defined as supernatural, extraterrestrial, or simply otherworldly. Standard laws do not allow for such instances, nor are most officials or authorities trained to handle them. In recognition of these facts, an organization has been created that can. Assembled by a loose international coalition, their mission is to deal with these situations using diplomacy, guile, force, and strategy as necessary. They shield the rest of the world from their own actions, and clean up the messes left in their wake. They are our protection, our guide, our sword, and our voice, all rolled into one. They are O.C.L.T. R.C. Hayes has settled into his job with the FBI, and put behind him the strange incident that ended his military career. But when he and his partner are sent to the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana to look into a murder, events take an unsettling and eerily familiar turn. R.C. struggles to solve the case as deaths pile up around him and as the situation takes a decidedly unnatural cast. With the help of a mysterious new ally, he may finally come to terms with what happened to him long ago—and enter a strange new career he is uniquely suited for. Provided he can survive the incursion of supernatural elements into his supposedly safe and mundane world. This is the second full-length novel in the O.C.L.T. series. It joins the novellas "Brought to Light" by Aaron Rosenberg and "The Temple of Camazotz" by David Niall Wilson, and the novel "The Parting," also by David Niall Wilson, in setting the stage for further adventures. Each of these works introduces another facet of the O.C.L.T. team; "Incursion" draws the loose ends together, establishes a base, and determines leadership for the fledgling agency.

A New Bundle Featuring Six Novels of Humorous Science Fiction and Fantasy. The next of our series of eBook bundles, A Hilarious Half-Dozen features six humorous science fiction and fantasy novels by various award-winning and bestselling authors. Priced at $2.99, this box set offers a $20 savings over purchasing the titles individually. Titles included in this collection: No Small Bills - by Aaron Rosenberg Slaves of the Volcano God - by Craig Shaw Gardner Dr. Dimension - by John DeChancie and David Bischoff Blood River Down - by Charles L. Grant After Things Fell Apart - by Ron Goulart The Destiny Dice - by David Bischoff

When Rocky and CeCe arrive on the set of Shake It Up, Chicago!, they find that it has burned down! Not only are the girls out of a job, but CeCe may have caused the fire! Will CeCe take the blame? Then, with Shake It Up, Chicago! burned to the ground, Rocky and CeCe resort to getting their dance on with the dismal school Spirit Squad. Can the girls choreograph a show-stopping routine for the squad to perform at the big pep rally? Or will the whole student body laugh at a lackluster performance?As a bonus, test your knowledge of the Shake It Up crew with bonus trivia questions you can only find in this ebook!

There are incidents and emergencies in the world that defy logical explanation, events that could be defined as supernatural, extraterrestrial, or simply otherworldly. Standard laws do not allow for such instances, nor are most officials or authorities trained to handle them. In recognition of these facts, one organization has been created that can. Assembled by a loose international coalition, their mission is to deal with these situations using diplomacy, guile, force, and strategy as necessary. They shield the rest of the world from their own actions, and clean up the messes left in their wake. They are our protection, our guide, our sword, and our voice, all rolled into one. They are O.C.L.T. When a world-renowned scientist with a high-level security clearance goes missing in Uppsala, Sweden, and then a trained CIA operative follows suit, the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency) taps Reed Christopher Hayes ("R. C." to his friends and "Crease" to his teammates) and the rest of his Military Intelligence unit to investigate. What they find lurking in the shadows of that quiet little city defies belief. The real question, though, is can they take it down before more lives are lost—including their own? "Brought to Light" is the first piece in the exciting new O.C.L.T. series. Watch for more O. C. L. T. stories coming soon, including The Parting (a full length novel by David Niall Wilson), Incursion (a full-length novel by Aaron Rosenberg), and "The Temple of Camazotz" (a novella by David Niall Wilson) and much more. Join the strangeness today!

A novel based on the movie "42", a biopic from Warner Bros. Pictures about Jackie Robinson''s history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African-American Major League Baseball player.

Find out how the key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during the world''s most important moments in this full-color biography series. One event. Six people. It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during the Civil War. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments, etc.) about Abraham Lincoln, George McClellan, Matthew Brady, Clara Barton, Robert E. Lee, and Frederick Douglass. Find out why they were so important to the war and each other. Photographs, maps, and quotes are interwoven throughout the text.

Full-color series-six bios in one! It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Find out how key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during some of the world''s most memorable periods. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during World War II. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background, family, education, accomplishments, etc.) about FDR, Churchill, Eisenhower, Hitler, Stalin, and Hirohito. Photographs, maps, and quotes are interwoven throughout the text.

In this sequel to the hilarious science fiction novel No Small Bills, the aptly named DuckBob Spinowitz is settling into his new job as Guardian of the Matrix and his new friendship with the Man in Black he dubbed Tall. But when a gift/bribe from Tall has an unexpected effect on the dour government agent, it''s up to DuckBob to figure out what''s going on and save his friend-and possible the entire human race! Again! And all without leaving his couch!

Pete and Penny live above Pizzarelli''s, the family pizza parlor, in the town of Redville. A bookstore opens next door and strange things start happening there - bookshelves collapse, the fire alarm goes off, books disappear! Is someone trying to sabotage the new bookstore? When a secret message appears in the wall between the two stores, Pete and Penny start to puzzle it out. They need your help!

The circus has come to town, and Pete and Penny can''t wait to go. But after a monkey shows up at the pizza parlor with a coded message, Pete and Penny uncover a circus crook! Can they save the circus before it''s too late? In this unique chapter book series, readers solve the puzzles right alongside the main characters and then those clues lead them to solve the mystery!

DuckBob Spinowitz has a problem. It isn''t the fact that he has the head of a duck-the abduction was years ago and he''s learned to live with it. But now those same aliens are back, and they claim they need his help! Apparently creatures from another reality are invading the universe, and only DuckBob can reset the device that maintains the barrier between dimensions. He reluctantly agrees to help, but how can a man whose only talents are bird calls and bad jokes, and whose only work experience is punching random buttons on a computer in a standard cubicle, be expected to save the universe? No Small Bills is the hilarious new science fiction novel from award-winning, bestselling author Aaron Rosenberg, who has written books for Eureka, Star Trek, WarCraft, and many others, and is also the author of the rousing Dread Remora space-opera series for Crossroad Press.

La ville Hurlevent est tombée dans les mains des orcs qui saccagent la ville. Cependant, des humains, menés par le héros Anduin Lothar, ont réussi à fuir la capitale et cherche refuge chez leurs frères de Lordaeron. Ils vont ainsi les prévenir de la menace imminente et permettre la création de l’Alliance pour contrer la Horde venue d’un autre monde.

An introduction to the lives of six key players in World War II.

Nine-year-old Pete and eleven-year-old Penny Pizzarelli help their friends, toy shop owners Rupert and Eliott Jest, solve puzzles as part of a contest at the annual toy fair, but someone is trying to stop them.

When Pete and Penny''s parents leave them with their uncle in charge of the family pizza parlor, they must solve a mystery after their secret sauce recipe is lost.