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An all-new Star Trek adventure set during The Original Series era and featuring James T. Kirk! The saga of James T. Kirk’s historic command of the U.S.S. Enterprise is known throughout the galaxy. But one part of the legend has barely been touched upon until now: the story of Kirk’s first...

An all-new Star Trek movie-era adventure featuring James T. Kirk! Investigating the massacre of a telepathic minority, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise confront a terrifying new threat: faceless, armored hunters whose extradimensional technology makes them seemingly...

For years, many have believed that the rise of superpowered mutants represents a threat to the survival of ordinary humans. The uncanny X-Men have dedicated their lives to proving that peaceful coexistence is possible. When a refugee spacecraft crashes on Earth, hounded by a warship bent on its destruction, the X-Men race to the rescue - only to learn that it carries beings of an entirely different order whose very existence may jeopardize life as we know it.

Continuing the milestone 50th anniversary celebration of Star Trek—a brand-new novel of The Original Series featuring James T. Kirk, Spock, and the crew of the USS Enterprise! Investigating a series of violent raids by a mysterious predatory species, Captain James T. Kirk discovers that these...

An all-new Star Trek movie-era adventure! While attempting to settle in as commandant of Starfleet Academy, Admiral James T. Kirk must suddenly contend with the controversial, turbulent integration of an alien warrior caste into the student body—and quickly becomes embroiled in conflict when...

AD 2107: A generation ago, Earth and the cislunar colonies banned genetic and cybernetic modifications. But out in the Asteroid Belt, anything goes. Dozens of flourishing space habitats are spawning exotic new societies and strange new varieties of humans. It’s a volatile situation that threatens the peace and stability of the entire solar system.

J. Jonah Jameson, the publisher of the Daily Bugle, has denounced Spider-Man from the beginning, convincing New Yorkers to see him as a criminal and a menace. But when a robot attack on Manhattan injures Peter Parker's students and Jameson blames Spider-Man, their feud takes on a personal dimension.

Life presents us with adversity and uncertainty, but through mindfulness, we can tap into our resilience and transform our outlook. By nurturing positive habits such as gratitude, self-compassion, and reframing perspectives, we can embrace hope and strength even in the darkest moments. Drawing on mindfulness traditions and positive psychology, this audiobook provides practical strategies, and exercises to guide you on this journey. Discover how shifting your mindset, practicing self-care, and embracing gratitude can open doors to new possibilities.

This audiobook goes beyond just offering a list of habits. It invites you to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and self-care. By integrating these mindful practices into your life, you'll not only experience greater tranquility and joy, but also deepen your understanding of yourself and the world around you. Now is the time to embrace mindfulness and embrace a life of intention. Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Get ready to awaken your senses, connect with the present moment, and discover the profound impact of mindful habits in your daily life.

In a world where communication with parallel tangent Earths, known as “realms”, has brought a disruptive influx of new beliefs and scientific innovation, college-student and fangirl Corazon Kagami continues to discover astonishing new facets to the abilities she’s unexpectedly acquired in the accident that transformed her into Tangent Knight Caprice, the foremost of a growing ensemble of armored super-warriors very much like the heroes and villains of her favorite tokusatsu shows.

Arms Length Leadership (founded 2016) is an ongoing podcast series devoted to developing leaders who influence the people around them. Our Philosophy is that by inspiring and encouraging those around you, you will empower others to do the same. Arms Length Leadership is a weekly leadership group founded by Christopher Bennett. The group reads from a list of books and discusses what they are learning and applying. The podcast will be hosted by Christopher Bennett, Rick Broomfield, Chris Merideth, and Derek Lariviere. Arms Length Leadership is brought to you by https://highlandcreates.com

In a world where communication with parallel Tangent Earths has brought a disruptive influx of new beliefs and scientific innovation, college student and fangirl Corazon Kagami continues to discover astonishing new facets to the abilities she’s unexpectedly acquired in the accident that transformed her into Tangent Knight Caprice, the foremost of a growing ensemble of armored super-warriors very much like the heroes and villains of her favorite tokusatsu shows. Revelations about her technology magnate mother and her cyborg security team have put Cory on the side of Matrix.

Set roughly half a century in the future on the artificial-island arcology of New Avalon, Tangent Knights centers on Corazón “Cory” Kagami, a bright but impulsive college student who believes in following her passions, resisting the path laid out for her by her mother, the head of a tech conglomerate responsible for astonishing breakthroughs.

Admiral Jonathan Archer hat sich kaum an seine Aufgabe als Stabschef der Sternenflotte gewöhnt, als er schon vor einer neuen Krise steht. Die Einsatzgruppe unter dem Kommando von Captain Malcolm Reed kämpft gegen die tödliche Ware-Technologie. Nun aber wurde eins der Schiffe gekapert und seine andorianische Besatzung wird von einer interstellaren Sozietät festgehalten.

Vor Jahren haben Jonathan Archer und T'Pol dabei geholfen, die wahren Lehren des großen vulkanischen Philosophen Surak zu bergen und waren damit Geburtshelfer einer neuen Ära der friedlichen Reformation auf Vulkan geworden. Aber nachdem man ihre Entdeckung als angeblichen Schwindel enttarnt, droht der damit einhergehende Skandal ein Jahrzehnt Fortschritt zunichte zu machen.

Admiral Jonathan Archer hofft, die verschiedenen Bewohner des wohlhabenden Rigel-Systems zum Beitritt in die Föderation bewegen zu können. Das soll der jungen Nation als Starthilfe zum Wachstum dienen und einem wichtigen Sektor Stabilität bringen. Zusammen mit den besten Diplomaten der Föderation reist Archer zum Planetoiden Babel, um über Rigels Aufnahme zu verhandeln... aber ein bevorstehendes Rennen um die Präsidentschaft heizt die ideologischen Spannungen innerhalb der jungen Nation an.

Als sich eine neue Bedrohung in Form einer Macht offenbart, die so fremdartig und feindselig ist, dass Verhandlungen unmöglich scheinen, bittet eine Gruppe von Planeten, die nicht der Föderation angehören, die Sternenflotte, sie zu verteidigen. Und die Anführer der Föderation nutzen die Gelegenheit, einen Ruf als interstellare Macht aufzubauen.

Als die Titan in eine unbekannte Region des Raums vordringt, werden die Telepathen in ihrer Crew - einschließlich des Diplomatie-Offiziers Deanna Troi - von einem fremden Schrei der Qualen überwältigt. Das führt die Crew zu dem Ort eines schockierenden Blutbads: Eine Zivilisation interstellarer "Walfänger" macht Jagd auf eine bekannte Spezies intelligenter im Raum lebender Giganten.

Im Jahr 2381 kommt die Föderation nur allmählich wieder zu Kräften. Dennoch will Captain Wiliam Riker seine Mission im tiefen Weltraum wieder aufnehmen...

Nach der Ware-Krise versuchen Admiral Jonathan Archer und Sektion-31-Agent Trip Tucker beide, ihre Institutionen zu ändern, um weitere solche Tragödien zu verhindern. Archer drängt auf eine Nichteinmischungsdirektive der Sternenflotte, wird aber mit unerwartetem Widerstand von Verbündeten innerhalb der Flotte konfrontiert - sowie ungebetener Unterstützung von Widersachern, die die Föderation in vollständige Isolation treiben wollen.