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"The most critical period in Earth's history." -- Gary Seven, Supervisor 194Even centuries later, the final decades of the twentieth century are still regarded -- by those who know the truth of what really happened -- as one of the darkest and most perilous chapters in the history of humanity. Now, as an ancient and forbidden technology tempts mankind once more, Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise(TM) must probe deep into the secrets of the past, to discover the true origins of the dreaded Eugenics Wars -- and of perhaps the greatest foe he has ever faced.1974 A.D. An international consortium of the world's top scientists have conspired to create the Chrysalis Project, a top-secret experiment in human genetic engineering. The project's goal is nothing less than the creation of a new, artificially improved breed of men and women: smarter, faster, stronger than ordinary human beings, a super-race to take command of the entire planet.Gary Seven, an undercover operative for an advanced alien species, is alarmed by the project's objectives; he knows too well the apocalyptic consequences of genetic manipulation. With his trusted agents, Roberta Lincoln and the mysterious Isis, he will risk life and limb to uncover Chrysalis' insidious designs and neutralize the awesome threat that the Project poses to the future.But he may already be too late. One generation of super-humans has already been conceived. As the years go by, Seven watches with growing concern as the children of Chrysalis -- in particular, a brilliant youth named Khan Noonien Singh -- grow to adulthood. Can Khan's dark destiny be averted -- or is Earth doomed to fight a global battle for supremacy?THE EUGENICS WARS: Volume One is an engrossing and fast-paced thriller that explores the secret history of the twentieth century -- and the rise of the conqueror known as Khan.

From the author of Silken Dreams comes the romantic and hopeful story of a woman determined to enter a cloister, as she feels suffocated by the secrets of her past, until the only person she ever trusted, her childhood confidant, returns from fighting in the Civil War, matured and ready to make her his wife. Daniel Crocker was once Susan Hurst's dearest friend, the protector and champion of her childhood, and the one who sheltered her from lifelong fears and haunting memories. He is the only person she ever trusted. But not even Daniel is aware of the shattering truth of Susan's past that has driven her to take the veil and become a nun. On the brink of entering a cloistered life forever, Susan's ordered world falls into sweet disarray when Daniel rides back into town. But this is not the same boy she once knew. Now a tough lawman and a dangerous and viral stranger, he's betrayed her in becoming a man. Determined to have Susan for his wife, Daniel slowly awakens her passions and unlocks the secrets of her soul. But as they welcome a glorious future together, their happiness is cruelly disrupted, and only the most courageous love can save the promise of tomorrow. "Lisa Bingham's beautiful tale of a childhood love that grows into an adult passion…will appeal to anyone looking for a romance that is not only brimming with delightful characters and sweet love, but also deep with meaning." ? Romantic Times

When Micah St. Charles wakes up at the wrong end of a gun aimed by a women who has stolen his clothes, he decides to get clear of Eliza Wilders barn fast. On the run from the Union armyaccused of treason by the one man who should have loved him like a sonMicah has no plans to tarry, although the nearness of his beautiful obstinate captor rekindles feeling he believed lost forever. His destiny points westto his hunt for the man who has turned his homestead to ashes and robbed him of his legacy. For Micah, love lies far in the past, buried with his wife and child. Yet Elizas unsophisticated charm starts him dreaming of a second chance, and leads him to question his need for vengeance. But all too soon, Micah realizes that he must confront his enemy or live forever in the shadow of fear. Now, Eliza, her brothers, and their farm are in danger of being destroyed, and Micah may once again be robbed of something far more precious than gold...

Judith Michael brings us a mesmerizing story of love, politics, family, and revenge in Sleeping Beauty.She has money, possessions, power. Now love becomes the only measure of success… From a wealthy Chicago suburb to the streets of San Francisco, from Los Angeles to Washington's treacherous enclaves, from a chic Colorado resort to the site of a fabulous treasure buried in Egypt, Judith Michael brings us a mesmerizing story of love, politics, family and revenge… Anne Garnett is a brilliant Los Angeles divorce lawyer?tough, smart, and untouchable. The vulnerable girl who ran away from her wealthy, influential family is hidden now behind the glossy façade of her high-powered career. Only the death of Anne's beloved grandfather can bring her back to the town he built?Tamarack, the Colorado playground of the rich and famous. Once there she is drawn again into the tangled passions and fortunes of who betrayed her so long ago… Embraced by a sister's love, challenged by a man who offers her everything she could want, Anne is confronted once more by Senator Vincent Chatham, the charismatic man who still waits to destroy her. But Anne is no longer a frightened girl. She is a proud, beautiful woman who must release the paralyzing pain of the past and discover her power to win…in a battle for family empire, honor, and the richest treasure of all…a deep, abiding love.

They've discovered a secret weapon?the world's deadliest poison. And if the KGB can't kill them, the CIA will! Martial arts expert and one-time CIA agent Robert Stark is enlisted to protect a beautiful Russian scientist, whose knowledge of a plot to create a horrific biological weapon has made her the simultaneous target of hit men, the KGB, and unknown parties from Washington.

From the award-winning actress herself, Faye Dunaway explores her life and loves in this classic autobiography from Simon & Schuster.In an "intelligent, take-no-prisoners memoir" (Entertainment Weekly), Academy Award-winning actress Faye Dunaway writes candidly of her life, including her many affairs, her two marriages, her professional success, and her poignant failures of photos.

Famed nineteenth-century poet and rake Lord Byron travels to Greece and becomes the world's most formidable vampire?entering a dark, intoxicating world of ancient arts and scorching excesses of evil?in this offbeat book by the author of Slave of My Thirst.Traveling in the mountains of Greece, Byron falls under the spell of a mysterious fugitive slave, whose pale, slim body arouses his lust. Utterly entranced, his fate is sealed. The supreme sensualist embarks on a life of adventure?that of the world's most formidable vampire. Chosen to enjoy powers beyond those any vampire has ever known, Byron enters a dark, intoxicating world of long-lost secrets, ancient arts, and scorching excesses of evil. He drinks deeply of terror and sex. But his diversions, delicious and cruel, are also his torment: an all-consuming thirst damning all those he loves...

From Simon & Schuster, Virus Ground Zero is Ed Regis' fascinating book about stalking the many killer viruses with The Center for Disease Control.An acclaimed science writer takes readers behind the scenes at the Centers for Disease Control to tell the story of an engrossing odyssey across the viral frontier.