A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST AND KIRKUS BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY OF 2019 Award-winning author Michael Swanwick returns to the gritty, post-industrial faerie world of his New York Times Notable Book The Iron Dragon’s Daughter with the standalone adventure fantasy The Iron Dragon’s Mother. Caitlin of House Sans Merci is the young half-human pilot of a sentient mechanical dragon. Returning from her first soul-stealing raid, she discovers an unwanted hitchhiker. When Caitlin is framed for the murder of her brother, to save herself she must disappear into Industrialized Faerie, looking for the one person who can clear her. Unfortunately, the stakes are higher than she knows. Her deeds will change her world forever. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

In the enchanted land of Eldoria, where dragons once soared freely and the bond between humans and these majestic creatures thrived, darkness has begun to take hold. For centuries, the legendary dragon riders protected their home, but a looming evil has severed this sacred connection, leaving fear and uncertainty in its wake. The Iron Dragon follows the courageous journey of Lira Valen, a young woman destined to reclaim her heritage and restore the bond that once united their worlds. When Lira discovers a hidden prophecy linking her to the mythical Iron Dragon, she is thrust into a battle that will test her strength, resilience, and spirit. The Iron Dragon, a creature of immense power and wisdom, awakens to aid her in her quest. As Lira embraces her destiny, she learns that true courage lies not only in fighting the darkness but in forging bonds of trust and understanding with her allies. Alongside her loyal friends—Eamon, the steadfast warrior, and Kira, the wise and resourceful healer—Lira must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal and danger. The king's soldiers are relentless in their pursuit, seeking to control the power of the dragon for their own nefarious purposes. But Lira is determined to unite the villagers and rally their forces against the encroaching evil. As Lira embarks on her journey, she uncovers ancient secrets about the dragon riders and the rituals that once strengthened their bond with dragons. With each challenge she faces, Lira grows stronger, realizing that the heartbeat of the Iron Dragon resonates within her—a reminder of the legacy she is destined to protect. Together, they must confront the ancient evil that threatens to consume Eldoria and reclaim the heart of their homeland. The Iron Dragon is a tale of bravery, friendship, and the enduring power of unity. It weaves together themes of sacrifice and loyalty, exploring the profound connections that define us as individuals and as a community. As Lira learns to embrace her destiny, she discovers that the true strength of the bond between humans and dragons is rooted in love, respect, and the shared experiences that shape their lives. With vivid world-building, dynamic characters, and an epic adventure that spans the realms of magic and mythology, The Iron Dragon invites readers to immerse themselves in a captivating story of hope and resilience. Join Lira as she navigates a world fraught with danger and intrigue, where the fate of Eldoria rests in her hands. Will she rise to the challenge and restore the legacy of the dragon riders, or will darkness prevail? This thrilling fantasy novel will appeal to readers of all ages, igniting the imagination and inspiring a sense of wonder as it celebrates the timeless bond between dragons and humans. Prepare to be swept away into the enchanting world of The Iron Dragon—a journey of self-discovery, adventure, and the power of unity against the forces of darkness.

In 1867, while staying with her father in a small California mining town, ten-year-old Winnie meets a Chinese boy close to her age and discovers the role of his people in completing the transcontinental railroad.

The Iron Dragon: Richard Bustillo is the authorized biography of a martial arts legend. From his early childhood through his training with the legendary Bruce Lee, this is the story of a fighter, coach and philosopher. As founder and chief instructor of the renowned International Martial Arts and Boxing Academy, Richard Bustillo has a world wide audience. The Iron Man of JKD was forged in the early development of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute and The Filipino Kali Academy. Bustillo's story continues to flourish as he continually trains and teaches in the combative arts and enlightens the world on Jeet Kune Do. His story is a reflection of a martial arts awakening demonstrating the fire and passion of a true warrior.

A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST ANTHOLOGY For the first time in a decade, a compilation of the very best in science fiction, from a world authority on the genre. For decades, the Year's Best Science Fiction has been the most widely read short science fiction anthology of its kind. Now, after thirty-five annual collections comes the ultimate in science fiction anthologies. In The Very Best of the Best, legendary editor Gardner Dozois selects the finest short stories for this landmark collection, including short fiction from authors such as Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Nancy Kress, Greg Egan, Stephen Baxter, Pat Cadigan, and many many more.

City Under the Stars completes a journey undertaken by Gardner Dozois and Michael Swanwick 25 years ago, when they published the novella The City of God. Over two decades later, the two realized there was more to the story, and began the work of expanding it. Now, after Gardner Dozois' tragic passing, the story can be told in full. God was in his Heaven—which was fifteen miles away, due east. Far in Earth's future, in a post-utopian hell-hole, Hanson works ten solid back-breaking hours a day, shoveling endless mountains of coal, within sight of the iridescent wall that separates what’s left of humanity from their gods. One day, after a tragedy of his own making, Hanson leaves the city, not knowing what he will do, or how he will survive in the wilderness without work. He finds himself drawn to the wall, to the elusive promise of God. And when the impossible happens, he steps through, into the city beyond. The impossible was only the beginning. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The twenty-three stories in this collection imaginatively take us far across the universe, into the very core of our being, to the realm of the gods, and the moment just after now. Included here are the works of masters of the form and of bright new talents, including: Stephen Baxter, M.Shayne Bell, Rick Cook, Albert E. Cowdrey, Tananarive Due, Greg Egan, Eliot Fintushel, Peter F. Hamilton, Earnest Hogan, John Kessel, Nancy Kress, Ursula K. Le Guin, Paul J. McAuley, Ian McDonald, Susan Palwick, Severna Park, Alastair Reynolds, Lucius Shepard, Brian Stableford, Charles Stross, Michael Swanwick, Steven Utley, Robert Charles Wilson Supplementing the stories is the editor's insightful summation of the year's events and lengthy list of honorable mentions, making this book a valuable resource in addition to serving as the single best place in the universe to find stories that stir the imagination and the heart.

In science fiction's early days, stories often looked past 1984 to the year 2000 as the far unknowable future. Here now, on the brink of the twenty-first century, the future remains as distant and as unknowable as ever . . . and science fiction stories continue to explore it with delightful results: Collected in this anthology are such imaginative gems as: "The Wedding Album" by David Marusek. In a high-tech future, the line between reality and simulation has grown thin . . . and it's often hard to tell who's on what side. "Everywhere" by Geoff Ryman. Do the people who live in utopian conditions ever recognize them as such? "Hatching the Phoenix" by Frederik Pohl. One of science fiction's Grand Masters returns with a star-crossing tale of the Heechee---the enigmatic, vanished aliens whose discarded technology guides mankind through the future. "A Hero of the Empire" by Robert Silverberg. Showing that the past is as much a province of the imagination as the future, this novelette returns to an alternate history when the Roman Empire never fell to show us just how the course of history can be altered. The twenty-seven stories in this collection imaginatively take us to nearby planets and distant futures, into the past and into universes no larger than a grain of sand. Included here are the works of masters of the form and of bright new talents. Supplementing the stories are the editor's insightful summation of the year's events and a lengthy list of honorable mentions, making this book a valuable resource in addition to serving as the single best place in the universe to find stories that stir the imagination and the heart.

The multiple Locus Award-winning annual collection of the year's best science fiction stories. In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self-evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Thirty-Fifth Annual Collection, the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection brings together award-winning authors and masters of the field. Featuring short stories from acclaimed authors such as Indrapramit Das, Nancy Kress, Alastair Reynolds, Eleanor Arnason, James S.A. Corey & Lavie Tidhar, an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.

Lee Chin arrives in America in 1866 to work on the transcontinental railroad. His cruel father is disappointed in him because he wants to be an artist. To make matters worse, Lee Chin’s father has sold his sister, Sunshine, into slavery in order to help pay for their passage to America. In a new land, Lee Chin must defy his father and earn the money to free his sister. What does Lee Chin do to help his sister? Can he stand up to his father? Follow Lee Chin's courageous story during the construction of one of America’s first modern wonders—the transcontinental railroad.