Space Universe

In Earth-Shattering, astronomy writer Bob Berman guides us through an epic, all-inclusive investigation into these instances of violence both mammoth and microscopic. From the sudden creation of dazzling "new stars" to the furiously explosive birth of our moon, from the uncomfortable truth about ultra-high-energy cosmic rays bombarding us to the incredible ways in which humanity has harnessed cataclysmic energy for its gain, Berman masterfully synthesizes some of our worst fears into an astonishing portrait of the universe.

Even in the middle of a never-ending war, new captains have to be minted, and the quality of your coming reinforcements will determine the outcome of future battles.

Too often, textbooks obscure the beauty and wonder of outer space with tedious discourse that even Galileo would oppose. Astronomy 101 cuts out the boring details and lengthy explanations, and instead, gives you a lesson in astronomy that keeps you engaged as you discover what's hidden beyond our starry sky. From the Big Bang and nebulae to the Milky Way and Sir Isaac Newton, this celestial primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining astronomy facts you won't be able to get anywhere else.

Mak'to'ran is summoned by Star Force for a meeting that will forever change their relationship...and one that forces him to reevaluate the war against the humans.

Being a recruiter for the Galactic Legion of Planets is a safe and secure job for Josh Morris as he tries to re-enter a "normal" life following his captivity at the hands of Dax Rodon and the Tyral Pirates. But he is tortured by a vow he made to the smuggling group known as the Barracudas to return their ship.

Episodes in this set include Initiation, Hamoriti, Marauders, and Newbslayer.

The Coming of the Universe is a gateway to a world of wonder and possibility, where the mysteries of existence unfold before your eyes. Whether you're a seasoned cosmologist or a curious novice, this audiobook offers a thrilling adventure through the depths of space and time, inviting you to ponder the ultimate questions of existence and meaning.

General Maada leads his fleet to the White Republic universe, where the Xenoakakies rule with an iron fist. There, he’s surprised to meet a few old friends as well as some new foes, including the Death Angel, the legendary enemy pilot who’s killed the general’s doppelganger. While Maada has been through his fair share of hopeless battles, this particular conflict is on another level altogether, even for him. The insects’ hold on this universe seems unshakable, and their fleet dwarfs the general’s in both numbers and power by no small margin.

The Origin series is empire-building at its finest, detailing the rise of Star Force from corporate entity into an interstellar empire over the course of more than a millennium. Episodes in this set include Fiddlesticks, Proving Ground, Ghostblade, and Trials.

The Rim Consortium brings many surprises to the V'kit'no'sat as their border colonies come under sudden, coordinated attack.

The concluding two novels of the Childers trilogy, in one volume: Colony War and Galactic Mail.

The 5th and final episode in the Mak'to'ran series. No spoilers on this one. Read and enjoy. :)

An ex-captain. A cosmic conspiracy. Alien static shatters Nate’s peace on Mars. Mara decodes its secrets with him. Echo the enigmatic AI. Their mission: protect the Nexus, defend its power. Commander Zorin’s shadows darken their path. Broken worlds beckon with dangerous secrets. Will they unlock ancient wonders or unleash chaos? History holds its breath—heroes must rise.

In Signposts to God, particle physicist Peter Bussey introduces listeners to the mysteries of modern physics and astronomy. Authored in clear, accessible prose, Bussey provides a primer on topics such as the laws of nature, quantum physics, fine-tuning, and current cosmological models. Bussey argues that, far from ruling out a divine creator, modern physics and astronomy present us with compelling signposts to God. The more we know about the cosmos and our presence in it, the more plausible belief in God becomes.

When the Hadarak took over a world, they killed everything they came across in the way of animal life. Sometimes smaller rodents would escape the purge if the Hadarak did not have their tinier forms in production that could actually catch and kill them, but in general, once a planet was fully "consumed", there would be no lifeforms on it except Hadarak.

Neil Thomson only wanted a quiet breakfast at his local diner with his daughter. Instead, he and the other patrons of the restaurant find themselves whisked from one alternate dimension to the next against their will. They need to find out what is responsible for the random dimensional jumps. If they can control it, maybe they can get back home. But first they have to survive the relentless attacks by the strange looking men who seem to be chasing them from one dimension to the next. With each rendition of Earth stranger than the last, they meet odd characters along the way, some who will ...

Over the past two centuries scientific advances have made it clear that the universe is a story still unfolding. In this thought-provoking book, John F. Haught considers the deeper implications of this discovery. He contends that many others who have written books on life and the universe - including Stephen Hawking, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins - have overlooked a crucial aspect of cosmic history: the drama of life's awakening to interiority and religious awareness.

Ever since the Elders deemed him unworthy, Cal-com had been lost. He knew now, or at least suspected, what their true reasons had been, but it still didn't take the sting away in his exile. Cal-com's journey is not at an end. In fact, it's just the beginning....

Beginning his 2000+ year life as a teenage founder of the Star Force military, Paul-024 has been on the front lines throughout the growth of Earth's planetary defense force from inception through both the Skarron and lizard wars. Then when the V'kit'no'sat returned and began annihilating Earth's interstellar empire starting with its capitol, Paul was there fighting a stalling retreat while Star Force evacuated as many people as possible, losing system after system as they were pushed further out into the galactic rim.

Follow a core group of characters known as the Trailblazers as they use alien technology and knowledge discovered in Antarctic ruins to obtain limited immortality and lead humanity out into the galaxy, encountering, befriending, and fighting hundreds of alien races, all the while desperately trying to prepare Earth for the unbeatable threat at the core of the Milky Way that is destined to return and reclaim their lost colony...and their former human slaves.