Andi, Professor McKinney's brilliant-but-geeky assistant, begins to have troubling dreams of thousands of animals around the world mysteriously dying. What could it mean? When her dreams become a reality, Andi discovers a pattern in the mass deaths. But her theory doesn't bode well for humankind--and the team could soon face an even greater disaster.

AscendantSun has spilt the blood of his own kind. He has chosen his side. There’s no going back. The burgeoning ambition of his fickle ally, Gascarp Torp, is as deadly as the invaders swarming through the mountains, but AscendantSun still dreams of stemming the invasion. The key is the fort at Cliffringden. If he can capture it, he can feed his allies through the winter and drive back the Harbinger’s legions for another year. As he sets his plan in motion, forces already conspire to turn the fort into a trap. Unbeknownst to him, a terrible, new threat looms beyond the mountains as another of the Harbinger’s prophecies comes to fruition. The blood-thirsty god AscendantSun spurned is about to be reborn. The Unconquered Sun is the second volume of The Golden Rule, a two-part epic fantasy for readers who enjoy unique and intriguing world-building.

Id like to offer my thanks to the courageous individuals of a bygone era and to those in our present. Though this is a work of fiction, its genesis stems from their undaunting efforts, their contributions and remarkable lives work. Let us not forget them! This is a story of a few who, in the face of adversity, persevered. These characters are fictitious and pose an imaginary situation. It does not portray any person or incident. The hunters and gatherers have finally reached the stars. We are newcomers to the cosmos. From the onset, we have questioned the hypnotic allure; it has intrigued us and it has led us to leave our footprint out there, because we are a curious lot! We know the phenomenons and the incredible dangers. How many times we have wondered what it would be like at the edge of space, just an hours drive from the safety of our home! We have just opened our eyes, discovered fire. We have drawn back the curtain and started to peer toward heaven. Columbus, Marco Polo, Bruno, Sagan, the Spanish and Portuguese, they picked up the baton and passed it on to us. How did the Windjammers of yesterdays differ from their counterparts of today? We want to wander into the cosmic evolution! Do we want to stare into the face of God? How dare us! We know that someday the reality will come. So what if our perseverance is not sharply defined or blurred. The torch has been passed, we have taken a bite of the Apple, we have sent a message. We have given our address, we have called out Yo-hoo, we are here! Was it wise? Its inevitable we will have visitors from the cosmos. Without nightmares, there would be no dreams, yet we keep on dreaming and wondering. Would the aliens be altruistic, will they be kind, humane, charitable? What are their canons of ethics? The generations that ignores history has no future! Are we any better? Are we to make amends? We have been traumatized to some extent by the relentless flood portrayed on the silver screen, TV, etc. Aliens have been portrayed as unscrupulous villains. One can count on one hand the positive discourses, so read on and let your mind wander and enjoy.

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Principles of Virology, the leading virology textbook in use, is an extremely valuable and highly informative presentation of virology at the interface of modern cell biology and immunology. This text utilizes a uniquely rational approach by highlighting common principles and processes across all viruses. Using a set of representative viruses to illustrate the breadth of viral complexity, students are able to understand viral reproduction and pathogenesis and are equipped with the necessary tools for future encounters with new or understudied viruses. This fifth edition was updated to keep pace with the ever-changing field of virology. In addition to the beloved full-color illustrations, video interviews with leading scientists, movies, and links to exciting blogposts on relevant topics, this edition includes study questions and active learning puzzles in each chapter, as well as short descriptions regarding the key messages of references of special interest. Volume I: Molecular Biology focuses on the molecular processes of viral reproduction, from entry through release. Volume II: Pathogenesis and Control addresses the interplay between viruses and their host organisms, on both the micro- and macroscale, including chapters on public health, the immune response, vaccines and other antiviral strategies, viral evolution, and a brand new chapter on the therapeutic uses of viruses. These two volumes can be used for separate courses or together in a single course. Each includes a unique appendix, glossary, and links to internet resources. Principles of Virology, Fifth Edition, is ideal for teaching the strategies by which all viruses reproduce, spread within a host, and are maintained within populations. This edition carefully reflects the results of extensive vetting and feedback received from course instructors and students, making this renowned textbook even more appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in virology, microbiology, and infectious diseases.