by J. Wesley Bush (2011)
"Randal Knox never wanted to be a leader. But as the firstborn son of the Prime Minister, he seemed fated to a life in politics. Fleeing his family's plans, Randal enlists with the armored infantry, thinking he'll be safe on the snowy border with neighboring Abkhenazia. When followers of the Prophet take control of Abkhenazia, his haven turns to hell. A vast army of zealots invades New Geneva, routing its tiny defense force and sending the remnants fleeing for their lives. Randal is forced to take charge of a small band of survivors, sheltering them in the mountain city of Providence. With Providence under the iron rule of Colonel Gregor Tsepashin, Randal faces a choice. Will he hide safely in catacombs beneath the city, or embrace his calling? The militia cells are scattered. His only allies are a turncoat Abkhenazi, a mad Belorussian immigrant, a beautiful but green medic, and a handful of armored infantry. It will take all he has to lead his people to freedom."--Page 4 of cover.
R. Scott Bakker
Some twenty years have passed since the events narrated in The Prince of Nothing. Anasurimbor Kellhus now rules all the Three Seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years leading a holy war deep into the wastes of the Ancient North, intent on destroying Golgotterath and preventing the Second Apocalypse.
Pittacus Lore
The worst was supposed to be over. We were reunited after a decade apart. We were discovering the truth about our past. We were training and getting stronger every day. We were even happy . . . . We never imagined the Mogadorians could turn one of our own against us. We were fools for trusting Five. And now Eight is lost forever. I would do anything to bring him back, but that's impossible. Instead, I will do whatever it takes to destroy every last one of them. I've spent my entire life hiding from them, and they've stolen everything away from me. But that stops now. We're going to take the battle to them. We have a new ally who knows their weaknesses. And I finally have the power to fight back. The Garde are broken, and the battle for Earth's survival seems all but lost. Hope comes with the arrival of the unlikeliest of allies, and with his help, the Garde just may have a chance. The plot contains profanity. Book #5
writers, Jeff Parker & Akira Yoshida
Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits.
Bruce Hallberg
"Get a solid introduction to networking fundamentals using this practical guideLearn the basics of networking with this hands-on introductory resource. You'll get all the core information you need to get started--including design and configuration, hardware, networking protocols, clients, security--plus, you'll get 8 pages of blueprints that map out basic network design topologies. Now updated in a new edition, this guide contains expanded coverage of TCP/IP, firewalls and encryption methods, disaster recovery, NetWare 5.1, Linux, and Windows 2000 Server. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style this book offers the right mix of key concepts and technical know-how to make this invaluable for both novices and more experienced network professionals alike. Whether you're just beginning your career in networking, studying for a networking certification exam, or looking to refresh your current knowledge this is the only book you need.Gain an understanding of networking from a corporate perspective Learn the differences between peer-to-peer and client-server networking Get details on networking hardware components and the OSI model Understand LAN and WAN connections--including ethernet, token ring, ATM, frame relay, and more Work with network protocols--TCP/IP, DNS, Telnet, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX and others Choose backup strategies and learn about disaster recovery methods Install, set up, and administer NetWare 5.1, Windows 2000 Server, and Linux Maintain and troubleshoot workstations effectively"