Quinn of Cygnus: Shockwave

Quinn of Cygnus: Shockwave
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2021-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Adulting sucks like the big black hole of Andromeda. Just as Q is about to reunite with her Lightwave family, she ends up alone and friendless in uncharted space. Hal, the AI who controls her ship, is too busy fighting off another AI to even answer her questions. As food, water and power dwindle, Q tries to help, and it all goes wrong. Convinced she’s a danger to all, Q strikes out to make her own way in the universe. A young woman alone draws the wrong kind of attention and Q must develop new skills and strengths to protect herself. A chance encounter and poor decisions put her in even more trouble. Surviving will take all she’s got. Escaping will take more than she can imagine. Saving others will require sacrifice beyond comprehension. But Q does nothing by half measures.

Quinn of Cygnus: Escape Velocity

Quinn of Cygnus: Escape Velocity
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2020-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

There’s no place like home—and sometimes that’s a good thing. When Quinn returned to the Sisters of Cygnus, she didn’t plan on staying. But two years later, she’s still there—and her enemies are closing in. Desperate to escape, she’s offered a job on the high-profile research vessel Quantum Fold. The offer seems too good to be true. And maybe it is—everyone is watching, including those who won’t hesitate to sell her out. Quinn can’t run, because her secret abilities could be a game changer for the mission. But if she can’t run, and she can’t hide, what’s left?

Quinn of Cygnus: Books 1 through 4

Quinn of Cygnus: Books 1 through 4
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 887
Release: 2022-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The complete, classic space opera Quantum Fold, in a consolidated set, ready for binge reading! When Quinn arrives at Adzari Net Academy, it's clear everything is wrong. Really wrong. The scholarship seemed so right—Quinn's big chance! She'd leave the mud, giant lizards and back-breaking labor behind forever and gain so much more: skills, connections, a job, a real life. Then Quinn arrives to find the academy under new ownership and everything's changed. Mean girls, strict schedules and tough teachers aren't a problem. Quinn's got the brains, discipline and training to beat them at their own game. But the new owners raised the stakes and the house always wins. Quinn's big adventure has become a fight for survival. Light years from home, with no power or backup, how can she endure? Some might give up and fail. But not Quinn. She's determined to not just survive, but escape and do a little damage on her way out. They'll never know what hit them. Take flight with Quinn into action and adventure!

Lightwave: Folding Space Series Books 4.0 through 7.0

Lightwave: Folding Space Series Books 4.0 through 7.0
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 985
Release: 2021-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The exciting continuation of the Folding Space Series, starting with Lightwave: Lost! United we fall, divided we run. Saree’s secret identity isn’t so secret anymore, so she agrees to leave Lightwave behind—forever. When every mercenary, bounty hunter and opportunist is searching for you, traveling alone is terrifying. But if she stays on Lightwave, their enemies will find them. While Lightwave and her crew run for the fringes of known space, Saree and her seemingly sentient shuttle, Hal, head the other direction. But are they really safer apart? Will Hal’s impulsive behavior thrust them straight into a black hole? And what happens when the Time Guild decides to interfere? This, and many other adventures await in the Folding Space Universe!

Lightwave: Clocker

Lightwave: Clocker
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2018-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Saree’s got a secret. A truly unique talent. Trillions rely on her rare gift. If they knew, they’d betray her in a heartbeat for the huge reward. Despite Saree’s best efforts, rumors fly. Desperate, she jumps on Lightwave Fold Transport just ahead of a bounty hunter. But Lightwave might not be safer. Lightwave’s crew were mercenaries. Mercenaries who destroyed her childhood home. Saree barely escaped last time. Will they recognize her? Worse, will they discover who she really is? Discover Saree’s secret today. This seven-book classic space opera series is complete and ready for binge-reading! It was revised for readability in Aug 2022, but the story hasn't changed.

Lightwave: Longshot

Lightwave: Longshot
Author: AM Scott
Publisher: Lightwave Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Safety is a longshot, but it’s better than no shot at all. With a Gov Human military task force protecting Lightwave, Saree is content. Add in her new relationship with Ruhger and Saree is truly happy. Then an unknown enemy attacks the task force, creating chaos, and Lightwave is back on the run. Elements inside Gov Human blame the attack on Saree, using the destruction to instigate a military rebellion. Saree finds herself and Lightwave firmly in the cross-hairs of Gov Human and their allies. With enemies on all sides, “safety” shoots right out the airlock. Mere survival is a longshot… The thrilling conclusion of the Folding Space Series is finally here!

Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology

Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
Author: Ian Morison
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2013-03-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118681525

Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understanding Includes coverage of the very latest developments such as double pulsars and the dark galaxy. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout Supplementary web site with many additional full colour images, content, and latest developments.

Principles of Multimessenger Astronomy

Principles of Multimessenger Astronomy
Author: Miroslav D.. Filipović
Publisher: Programme: Aas-Iop Astronomy
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780750323383

Astronomy has traditionally relied on capturing photons from cosmic sources to be able to understand the Universe. During the 20th and 21st centuries, different messengers have been added to the astronomer's toolset : cosmic rays, neutrinos, and most recently gravitational waves. Each of these messengers opens a new window on the Universe, and a modern astronomer must be familiar with them. As multimessenger astronomy becomes part of the mainstream, each messenger must be understood not only as its own astronomical domain, but as part of a whole endeavour. A broad understanding of these messengers and their relationship to each other is the main goal of this book. The unique physics of each messenger is introduced, as well as the physics of their detection and interpretation. An additional focus is the discussion of techniques and topics that are common to more than one messenger. Treatments of historical background, the effect of the Earth's atmosphere, the transfer of radiation and measurement techniques are aimed at giving the reader a broad understanding of this new way of observing the cosmos. Principles of multimessenger astronomy is designed to be both an introduction and reference to modern astronomy.

The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System

The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System
Author: Michael M. Woolfson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781420033359

The origin of the solar system has been a matter of speculation for many centuries, and since the time of Newton it has been possible to apply scientific principles to the problem. A succession of theories, starting with that of Pierre Laplace in 1796, has gained general acceptance, only to fall from favor due to its contradiction in some basic scientific principle or new heavenly observation. Modern observations by spacecraft of the solar system, the stars, and extra-solar planetary systems continuously provide new information that may be helpful in finding a plausible theory as well as present new constraints for any such theory to satisfy. The Origin and Evolution of the Solar System begins by describing historical (pre-1950) theories and illustrating why they became unacceptable. The main part of the book critically examines five extant theories, including the current paradigm, the solar nebula theory, to determine how well they fit with accepted scientific principles and observations. This analysis shows that the solar nebula theory satisfies the principles and observational constraints no better than its predecessors. The capture theory put forward by the author fares better and also indicates an initial scenario leading to a causal series of events that explain all the major features of the solar system.