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Into the Light (Paperback)
David Weber, Chris Kennedy
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To Challenge Heaven
David Weber, Chris Kennedy
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Mission Critical
Charles E. Gannon, Chris Kennedy
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SOLDIERS LOST IN TIME, 152 LIGHT-YEARS FROM HOME, WITH A DAUNTING
TASK FOR SURVIVAL Taken from their planet and their century, they
are not just the Lost Soldiers: they are Murphy's Lawless. Major
Rodger Y. Murphy should have died when his helicopter crashed off
the coast of Mogadishu in 1993. Instead, he woke up in 2125, 152
light-years from home. Murphy and 100 other "Lost Soldiers" have
been retrieved and awakened by two officers of the Consolidated
Terran Republic: Trevor Corcoran and Richard Downing. Promising to
return, Corcoran and Downing leave the twentieth-century castaways
with a daunting objective: establish a base of operations on the
main world of R'Bak using local allies they have yet to recruit and
enemy equipment they have yet to seize. They haven't been back yet.
But the company of misfits and ne'er-do-wells who've taken the
nickname Murphy's Lawless rise to the challenge! Praise for the
Terran Republic series featuring Caine Riordan: Praise for Caine's
Mutiny: "This is military Science Fiction the way it's supposed to
be written. . . . All in all, a highly satisfying tale of the
Terran Republic that moves the story forward and setting us up for
the next chapter, which promises to be interesting at worst and
explosive at best." --SFcrowsnest Praise for Raising Caine:
"Raising Caine unveils a lot of thought-provoking ideas, but
ultimately this is a space opera adventure. There are space
battles, daring emergency landings, desperate quests, hand-to-hand
combat, and double-and-triple crosses. It's an engrossing read. You
owe it to yourself to read the two previous books in order. Then
enjoy Raising Caine. It's an intergalactic thrill-ride." --Fantasy
and Science Fiction Book and Audiobook Reviews "This is
science-fiction adventure on a grand scale." --Kirkus "Gannon's
harrowing . . . military space opera (following Trial by Fire)
builds well on his established setting . . . Gannon's signature
attention to developing realistic alien worlds makes this
installment satisfying." --Publishers Weekly "[A]n incredibly
active book . . . as our protagonists are confronted by the
beautiful, terrible, and sometimes lethal variety of the universe
and its inhabitants. . . . A whole mess of fun . . . that manages
to be scientifically accurate while refraining from excessive
wonkiness. Those who value meticulous worldbuilding . . . will
certainly have their needs met." --BN Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog
Praise for Nebula-nominated Trial by Fire: "I seriously enjoyed
Trial by Fire. This one's a tidal wave--can't put it down. An
excellent book." --Jack McDevitt "Gannon's whiz-bang second Tales
of the Terran Republic interstellar adventure delivers on the
promise of the first (Fire with Fire) . . . The charm of Caine's
harrowing adventure lies in Gannon's attention to detail, which
keeps the layers of political intrigue and military action from
getting too dense. The dozens of key characters, multiple theaters
of operations, and various alien cultures all receive the
appropriate amount of attention. The satisfying resolution is
enhanced by the promise of more excitement to come in this
fascinating far-future universe." --Publishers Weekly, starred
review "[D]efinitely one to appeal to the adventure fans. Riordan
is a smart hero, up against enormous obstacles and surrounded by
enemies. Author Gannon does a good job of managing action and
tension to keep the story moving, and the details of the worlds
Riordan visits are interesting in their own right." --Analog ". . .
offers the type of hard science-fiction those familiar with the
John Campbell era of Analog Science Fiction will remember. Gannon
throws his readers into an action-packed adventure. A sequel to
Fire With Fire, it is a nonstop tale filled with military
science-fiction action." --The Galveston County Daily News Praise
for Compton Crook Award-winner for best first novel Fire with Fire:
"Chuck Gannon is one of those marvelous finds--someone as
comfortable with characters as he is with technology, and equally
adept at providing those characters with problems to solve.
Imaginative, fun, and not afraid to step on the occasional toe or
gore the occasional sacred cow, his stories do not disappoint."
--David Weber "If we meet strong aliens out there, will we suffer
the fate of the Aztecs and Incas, or find the agility to survive?
Gannon fizzes with ideas about the dangerous politics of first
contact." --David Brin "The plot is intriguing and then some.
Well-developed and self-consistent; intelligent readers are going
to like it." --Jerry Pournelle ". . . the intersecting plot
threads, action and well-conceived science kept those pages
turning." --SFcrowsnest
Perfect for new and experienced users, this no-fluff guide to
the Google Nexus 7 tablet is packed with tips and details on apps,
services, settings, and documents. You'll also find step-by-step
instructions for dictating, networking, sharing, troubleshooting,
going online, and using Google Now.
New apps and features covered include Camera, Clock, Google
Keep, Android Device Manager, Play Games, Quick Settings,
Lock-screen widgets, multiple users, restricted profiles, HDMI
screen mirroring, external displays, Miracast, wireless charging,
app verification, gesture typing, printing, cellular (LTE/HSPA+)
connections, privacy options, Hangouts, the notification light, the
remodeled Google Play store, and the updated versions of Chrome,
Gmail, and Maps. Covers all Nexus 7 models and Android 4.4
(KitKat). Covers all Google Play edition (pure Android) tablets,
including the LG G Pad 8.3. Master the Home screen, Lock screen,
and multitouch gestures. Secure your data from thieves, snoops, and
rogue apps. Locate a lost or stolen Nexus remotely. Work with
onscreen or wireless keyboards. Get instant search results for
documents, pictures, music, mail, apps, contacts, and more. Summon
Google Now to get personalized information when you need it. Ask
Google Search to find nearby businesses, set alarms, search the
web, and more. Dictate anywhere that you can type. Connect to
wireless networks with a few taps. Set up cellular, Bluetooth, and
VPN connections. Mirror your tablet's screen to your TV. Back up
your data to the cloud. Transfer files to and from your Windows PC
or Apple Mac computer. Sync your documents, mail, contacts,
appointments, reminders, notes, and messages wirelessly across your
computers and mobile devices. See all your notifications in one
place. Browse the web with Chrome. Watch and subscribe to videos on
the YouTube app. Send, receive, and manage your email with Gmail or
Email. Chat with family and friends on Hangouts. Post to Twitter or
Facebook right from the app you're using. Manage your day-to-day
life with Calendar, People, Google Keep, and Clock. Find your way
with Maps. Download apps, games, and updates from the Google Play
store. Connect to Google's online multiplayer social gaming
network. Play music, movies, TV shows, and other media downloaded
from the Google Play store. Capture, edit, and share photos and
videos with Camera and Gallery. Care for your Nexus and
troubleshoot problems. Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers.
Fully indexed and cross-referenced.
Contents 1. Getting Started with Your Nexus 7 2. Touring Your
Nexus 3. Securing Your Nexus 4. Typing and Editing 5. Wireless and
Network Connections 6. Managing Your Accounts and Data 7.
Connecting to Computers 8. Getting Notifications 9. Google Now 10.
Google Search 11. Browsing the Web with Chrome 12. Watching YouTube
Videos 13. Email, Messaging and Keeping in Touch 14. Organizing
Your Life 15. Shopping for Apps, Games and Media 16. Maps and
Navigation 17. Shooting, Viewing and Managing Photos 18. Nexus Care
and Troubleshooting
About the Author Chris Kennedy is a technical writer based in
Boulder, Colorado. When he's not typing, Chris climbs rocks,
revises his screenplays, and reads the journals of polar
explorers.
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