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Agent to the Starsby John ScalziISBN 1596060204 (1-59606-020-4)
Hardcover, Subterranean
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Agent to the Stars'Book summary:The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to meet us and to begin humanity's first interstellar friendship. There's just one problem: They're hideously ugly and they smell like rotting fish.So getting humanity's trust is a challenge. The Yherajk need someone who can help them close the deal.Enter Thomas Stein, who knows something about closing deals. He's one of Hollywood's hottest young agents. But although Stein may have just concluded the biggest deal of his career, it's quite another thing to negotiate for an entire alien race. To earn his percentage this time, he's going to need all the smarts, skills, and wits he can muster. [via]
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The Android's Dreamby John ScalziISBN 0765348284 (0-7653-4828-4)
Softcover, Tor Science Fiction
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Android's Dream'Book summary:[via]A human diplomat creates an interstellar incident when he kills an alien diplomat in a most&unusual&way. To avoid war, Earths government must find an equally unusual object: A type of sheep ("The Android's Dream"), used in the alien race's coronation ceremony.
To find the sheep, the government turns to Harry Creek, ex-cop, war hero and hacker extraordinaire, who with the help of Brian Javna, a childhood friend turned artificial intelligence, scours the earth looking for the rare creature. And they find it, in the unknowing form of Robin Baker, pet store owner, whose genes contain traces of the sheep DNA.
But there are others with plans for the sheep as well: Mercenaries employed by the military. Adherents of a secret religion based on the writings of a 21st century science fiction author. And alien races, eager to start a revolution on their home world and a war on Earth.
To keep our planet from being enslaved, Harry will have to pull off the greatest diplomatic coup in history, a grand gambit that will take him from the halls of power to the lava-strewn battlefields of alien worlds. There's only one chance to get it right, to save the life of Robin Baker -- and to protect the future of humanity. -
Big Oneby John ScalziISBN 0765356198 (0-7653-5619-8)
Softcover, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Big One'Book summary:[via]Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. Its a prestige posting, and Andrew is thrilled all the more to be assigned to the ships Xenobiology laboratory. Life couldnt be better&until Andrew begins to pick up on the fact that (1) every Away Mission involves some kind of lethal confrontation with alien forces, (2) the ships captain, its chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these confrontations, and (3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed. Not surprisingly, a great deal of energy below decks is expendedon avoiding, at all costs, being assigned to an Away Mission. Then Andrew stumbles on information that completely transforms his and his colleagues understanding of what the starship Intrepid really is&and offers them a crazy, high-risk chance to save their own lives. -
The Ghost Brigadesby John ScalziISBN 0330457101 (0-330-45710-1)
Softcover, Pan Macmillan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Ghost Brigades'Book summary:The Ghost Brigades are the Special Forces of the Colonial Defense Forces, elite troops created from the DNA of the dead and turned into the perfect soldiers for the CDF's toughest operations. They're young, they're fast and strong, and they're totally without normal human qualms.[via]
The universe is a dangerous place for humanity--and it's about to become far more dangerous. Three races that humans have clashed with before have allied to halt our expansion into space. Their linchpin: the turncoat military scientist Charles Boutin, who knows the CDF's biggest military secrets. To prevail, the CDF must find out why Boutin did what he did.
Jared Dirac is the only human who can provide answers -- a superhuman hybrid, created from Boutin's DNA, Jared's brain should be able to access Boutin's electronic memories. But when the memory transplant appears to fail, Jared is given to the Ghost Brigades.
At first, Jared is a perfect soldier, but as Boutin's memories slowly surface, Jared begins to intuit the reason's for Boutin's betrayal. As Jared desperately hunts for his "father," he must also come to grips with his own choices. Time is running out: The alliance is preparing its offensive, and some of them plan worse things than humanity's mere military defeat& 
High Castleby John ScalziISBN 0765358689 (0-7653-5868-9)
Softcover, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom
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The Last Colonyby John ScalziISBN 076535618X (0-7653-5618-X)
Softcover, Tor Science Fiction
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Last Colony'Book summary:[via]Retired from his fighting days, John Perry is now village ombudsman for a human colony on distant Huckleberry. With his wife, former Special Forces warrior Jane Sagan, he farms several acres, adjudicates local disputes, and enjoys watching his adopted daughter grow up.
That is, until his and Jane's past reaches out to bring them back into the game--as leaders of a new human colony, to be peopled by settlers from all the major human worlds, for a deep political purpose that will put Perry and Sagan back in the thick of interstellar politics, betrayal, and war.-
Old Man's Warby John ScalziISBN 0330452169 (0-330-45216-9)
Softcover, Pan Macmillan
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Old Man's War'Book summary:John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his wifes grave. Then he joined the army.The good news is that humanity finally made it into interstellar space. The bad news is that planets fit to live on are scarceand alien races willing to fight us for them are common. So: we fight. To defend Earth, and to stake our own claim to planetary real estate. Far from Earth, the war has been going on for decades: brutal, bloody, unyielding.Earth itself is a backwater. The bulk of humanitys resources are in the hands of the Colonial Defense Force. Everybody knows that when you reach retirement age, you can join the CDF. They dont want young people; they want people who carry the knowledge and skills of decades of living. Youll be taken off Earth and never allowed to return. Youll serve two years at the front. And if you survive, youll be given a generous homestead stake of your own, on one of our hard-won colony planets.John Perry is taking that deal. He has only the vaguest idea what to expect. Because the actual fight, light-years from home, is far, far harder than he can imagineand what he will become is far stranger.[via]More editions of Old Man's War:
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The Rough Guide Money Online: How to Bank, Invest and Make Finance Work on the Internetby John ScalziISBN 185828676X (1-85828-676-X)
Softcover, Rough Guides
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Rough Guide Money Online: How to Bank, Invest and Make Finance Work on the Internet'Book summary:PUT YOUR MONEY TO WORK ON THE INTERNET
The Rough Guide to Money Online will make you an online finance whiz in the shortest possible time. In plain English, with no hint of techie jargon, it explains how to: Set up your online banking and brokerage accounts Complete your first digital transactions and trades Get the facts on the day trading phenomenon Find the best mortgage, car loan and credit card interest rates File tax returns and pay bills, easily and on-time
And because this is your money, author John Scalzi emphasizes how you you can feel secure and comfortable in trusting your finances to the online world.
All this, plus hundreds of reviews of online banking and investment sites and a directory of the best financial news and commentary on the Web. [via]
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The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Moviesby John ScalziISBN 1843535203 (1-84353-520-3)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies'Book summary:The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies is a comprehensive guide to the ''final frontier'' of film. It explores our fascination with space exploration, time travel, fantastical worlds and alternative futures. This guide explains how everything from the philosophy of Plato to classic Victorian tales and cult comic books have helped to create one of cinema''s most engaging genres. Discover the classics from Mexico, Russia and Japan, not forgetting the Anime science fiction tradition, along with everything else you need to know from Metropolis to Star Wars, via Blade Runner, 2001 and Alien. The Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies is your essential guide to a galaxy of film unbounded by time or space. [via]
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The Rough Guide to the Universeby John ScalziISBN 1843538008 (1-84353-800-8)
Softcover, Rough Guides
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Rough Guide to the Universe'Book summary:Whether youre a novice or a more experienced astronomer, The Rough Guide to The Universe is indispensable. The truth may or may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and the Rough Guide to the Universe takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates about what lies beyond. This fascinating guide is not meant to delve too deeply; instead it gives the reader the grounding needed to appreciate the night sky. Clue- up on the basics with concise information on every planet in the solar system, and practical advice on observing the planets and stars with binoculars, telescopes and the naked eye. Youll find the latest theories about how the universe came to exist, incisive explanations of the formation of galaxies and weird concepts such a dark matter, wormholes and superstrings. The guide also provides travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and ''deep sky'' sites as well as listings of star clubs, space news sources and other Internet resources. With dozens of photographs and star charts of every constellation, The Rough Guide to the Universe is The Stargazers essential handbook [via]
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The Rough Guide to the Universeby John ScalziISBN 1858289394 (1-85828-939-4)
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Rough Guide to the Universe'Book summary:The truth may not be out there, but space is the place to look, and this guide takes it all in, from our own moon to the furthest frontiers of the known universe - and then speculates what lies beyond. To explore space is also to explore time: when we look at the Andromeda galaxy what we see is light that left the galaxy two million years ago; we are literally looking back in time. This guide is not meant to delve too deeply, but instead the idea is to give the reader the grounding they will need to appreciate the sky. Travel-based information on planetariums, observatories and "deep sky" sites is provided, as well as a list of Internet resources. [via]
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The Sagan Diaryby John ScalziISBN 1596061170 (1-59606-117-0)
Hardcover, Subterranean
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Sagan Diary'Book summary:Fans of John Scalzi's "Old Man" universe, prepare yourselves: there's a long new story in that universe, told from the point of view of one of the series' most intriguing characters. Subterranean Press is proud to publish The Sagan Diary, a long novelette that for the first time looks at the worlds of the Hugo-nominated Old Man's War and its sequel The Ghost Brigades from the point of view of Lieutenant Jane Sagan, who in a series of diary entries gives her views on some of the events included in the series... and sheds new light into some previously unexplored corners. If you thought you knew Jane Sagan before, prepare to be surprised. [via]
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Uncle John's Presents: Book of the Dumbby John ScalziISBN 1592231497 (1-59223-149-7)
Softcover, Advantage Pub Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Uncle John's Presents: Book of the Dumb'Book summary:In every field of human endeavor, there are people, things, and ideas that rank among the best mankind has ever produced—the Book of the Dumb isn't about any of that. This volume from Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader teaches us one valuable lesson: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity.[via]
Since 1987, the Bathroom Readers Institute has led the movement to stand up for those who sit down and read in the bathroom (and everywhere else for that matter). With more than 11 million books in print, the Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader series is the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the world. Where else would you find so many examples of the worst ideas, most regrettable utterances, and biggest crackpot theories in the fields of art, science, politics, sports, entertainment, and more? Uncle John rules the world of humor and all things ridiculous, so get ready to be thoroughly entertained. Read all about…
Crashes…on Mars
Vegetable-flavored Jell-O
Land wars fought during the winter…in Russia
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You're Not Fooling Anyone When You Take Your Laptop to a Coffee Shop: Scalzi on Writingby John ScalziISBN 1596060638 (1-59606-063-8)
Hardcover, Subterranean
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› Find signed collectible books: 'You're Not Fooling Anyone When You Take Your Laptop to a Coffee Shop: Scalzi on Writing'Book summary:There are books which claim to teach you how to write. This book is about the writing life: The business of writing. The day-to-day existence of a professional writer. The ways writers interact with other writers. The things writers do to help themselves out -- and the things they do to trip themselves up. Which is to say: This book is about what it's like to be a writer, right now. And what's it like to be a writer, right now? Well, it's fun. But it's also work. Coffee Shop shows the writing life as it is, from the perspective of novelist and writer John Scalzi, who in 15 years as a professional writer has written just about everything: critically acclaimed novels, best-selling humor books, nationally syndicated newspaper columns, magazine cover stories...and ad copy, corporate brochures and Web site headlines, too. His wide range of experience informs this collection of essays on writing and the writing life, taken from his popular personal Web site, The Whatever. Whether providing practical advice, discussing writing and writers or observing the state of the writing world, Scalzi lays it out in a sharp, no-nonsense way that assumes you want the lay of the land, without all the huggy-squeezy hand-holding. Notes on the writing life, unvarnished views of writers and books and (yes) even some practical advice: It's all here. Take this to the coffee shop instead of your laptop. You'll get more out of it -- and if you spill coffee on it, it'll be cheaper to replace. See? Practical. [via]
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Zoe's Taleby John ScalziISBN 0765316986 (0-7653-1698-6)
Hardcover, Tor Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Zoe's Tale'Book summary:How do you tell your part in the biggest tale in history?
I ask because it's what I have to do. I'm Zoe Boutin Perry: A colonist stranded on a deadly pioneer world. Holy icon to a race of aliens. A player (and a pawn) in a interstellar chess match to save humanity, or to see it fall. Witness to history. Friend. Daughter. Human. Seventeen years old.
Everyone on Earth knows the tale I am part of. But you don't know my tale: How I did what I did how I did what I had to do not just to stay alive but to keep you alive, too. All of you. I'm going to tell it to you now, the only way I know how: not straight but true, the whole thing, to try make you feel what I felt: the joy and terror and uncertainty, panic and wonder, despair and hope. Everything that happened, bringing us to Earth, and Earth out of its captivity. All through my eyes.
It's a story you know. But you don't know it all. [via]More editions of Zoe's Tale:
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