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Spans a range of epic interstellar adventure stories told against a limitless cosmos filled with exotic aliens, heroic characters, and incredible settings.

In a futuristic setting, a powerful corporation, Dr. Zeus Incorporated, offers clients the chance to acquire extraordinary treasures from history, using immortal employees and time travel. These cybernetically enhanced workers navigate the past while adhering to a strict rule against altering recorded history. However, their mission to retrieve priceless artifacts often leads to unintended complications as they attempt to blend in with mortals. The narrative explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the consequences of tampering with time.

The story unfolds in a Martian colony established by the British Arean Company, attracting a diverse group of outcasts, misfits, and dreamers eager to terraform the planet. These settlers face the harsh realities of their new home, only to be abandoned when the company realizes Mars is not a profitable venture. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the human spirit in the face of corporate indifference, highlighting the struggles of those left behind in their quest for a new life.

Set against a backdrop of conflict, the story follows Smith, a former assassin seeking a peaceful retirement among the feuding Children of the Sun. His attempt to live quietly is disrupted when he takes on the role of caravan master for a journey from Troon to Salesh. As he navigates the challenges of the trip, old enemies and new dangers emerge, threatening his desire for a life free from violence and conflict.

This anthology features a curated selection of exceptional North American fantasy short fiction from the past year, highlighting the genre's most innovative voices. Guest editors Ann and Jeff VanderMeer bring their expertise to the collection, ensuring a diverse range of stories that push the boundaries of fantasy. With Matthew Cheney as the series editor, readers can expect a thoughtfully compiled showcase of imaginative narratives that reflect contemporary themes and styles in fantasy literature.

Emma loses everything she has in a fearsome storm and washes ashore in the sandy Dunes. Winston, a Bell Captain ghost, befriends her. A motley crew staffs the newly risen Wenlocke Hotel, newly arisen after a century: one-eyed cook and peg-leg pirate, and the imperious boy heir to the Wenlocke fortune. Emma soon learns that things are not always as lost as they seem, especially if you have a brave heart and good friends.<

Set in a magical world filled with adventure and love, this standalone story by Kage Baker combines wit and irony to deliver an engaging narrative. Readers can expect a blend of humor and fantastical elements, characteristic of Baker's previous works, as they explore new characters and experiences in this enchanting setting.

Magic lives in remarkable realms – and in the short fiction of today's top fantasists. In this fifth breathtaking volume of the year's best flights of the fantastic, award–winning editors David G. Hartwell and Kathryn Cramer present a dazzling new array of wonders – stories that break through the time–honored conventions of the genre to carry the reader to astonishing places that only the most ingenious minds could conceive. In the able hands of Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Tim Powers, and others, miracles become tangible and true, impossible creatures roam unfettered, and fairy tales are reshaped, sharpened, and freed from the restrictive bonds of childhood. Lose yourself in these pages and in these worlds – and discover the power, the beauty, the unparalleled enchantment of fantasy at its finest.

Blending humor with health advice, this book offers a quirky approach to medical concerns reminiscent of Monty Python's style. It's designed for those worried about mysterious ailments, providing a lighthearted yet informative resource for navigating health issues. With a unique tone, it aims to ease anxieties while delivering practical information, making it both entertaining and useful for readers seeking answers to their health questions.

Set in the 24th century, the narrative follows the Company, which profits by preserving art and extinct life forms. They recruit orphans from the past, granting them near immortality and training them for service. Mendoza, a botanist, is tasked with traveling to Elizabethan England to gather samples from Sir Walter Iden's garden. This novel marks the beginning of a highly acclaimed science fiction series, exploring themes of immortality, exploitation, and the intersection of past and future.