Delivers on the promise of world domination. Marvin the ...
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Delivers on the promise of world domination.  Marvin the Martian doesn't hold a candle to the power contained in this item.
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The book definitely gets an A.  Bashir's endgame with Section 31 doesn't disapoint.  In the past, this shadow organization has been doing everything subtley - approaching the good doctor about Sindorin in the privacy of his quarters or beaming him out off of DS9 in such a way that no one would miss him.  "Control" lets the readers see what happens when 31 is overt, driven and desperate.  Plenty of action including a planetary explosion.  The downsides of this novel are few but noticeable in my opinion.  The ending plus another major plot point can be deduced from the first couple of chapters.  That took some of the fun out of it.  The government official readily believing/approving of the reporter's claims was a bit of a stretch.

So "Control" gets an A (almost an A-) but regardless it is definitely worth reading. I've already read it twice.
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This quote by Mike Malin sets the scene for the study of the red planet, as dreamed and hoped by mankind - scientist and layman alike. Over the centuries, Mars has confounded our attempts to describe it in Earth-like terms and Sheehan and O'Meara do a grand job of describing the history of hopes, dreams, and disappointments as the reality of Mars is discovered.
The book is set on epic scale and almost any paragraph rings with grand prose. At times this can be a little overpowering, but the canvas of the Authors is, after all, the entire celestial sphere and the history of human endeavour!
For Mars nuts this is a must buy and is compelling reading. It won't be everyone's cup of tea but it is a vital step in understanding how Mars has disappointed us in the past and may do so again.
Of course, I must declare an interest. Bill Sheehan included some of my own stories about dry Mars in this compendium. I am honoured to be included as a postscript to the legends of Mars' history.
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Chalk up another win for Team Pickett on this new action read with a serious message. His trademark thorough research backs up the troubling premise put forth of a future we likely face with forces in the Middle East. Pickett builds this premise over the framework of his hero's tale with a skill that is all his own. Any normal talent would need eight fat men and a monkey to pull that off. His final assessment of jihadism and the response of western powers to terrorist acts amounts to a retort with an impossibly big sass.
Great book. Read it, people.
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When worlds collide. There are powers that shape history and there are powers that shape time. The end game is to be lord of both. Diabolos, The Shining One, has carefully put himself in that position, drawing forth the powers from the Abyss, as he prepares to sweep both the real world and the realms beyond under his shadow. Total domination and the eradication of everything loyal to Adonai is his only goal. The Shining One will stop at nothing and will do everything in his power to assure his success.

The forces from the Abyss have marshaled themselves against the souls of the Middle Lands. Fallen avatars and their horde are prepared for battle as the Night Hunt pursues the An-Ki in the real world. The Nephilim have been pulled through time and space to aid in the Hunt as the Convergence seeks to advance its worldwide agenda. Benedict Darwin and his entourage of high-school students find themselves at the apex of events that have far reaching consequences. Consequences that splinter souls in the real world and in those beyond.

Stephen Zimmer's second volume of the Rising Dawn Saga is an intense, pulse raising story that will sweep the reader into fantastic worlds populated by incredible beasts, villainous and noble people and heart shattering events that are truly nail bitters. Zimmer's richly developed characters have their own secrets which spices the storyline like a fine vintage wine. This author has the knack of bringing the spiritual conflict of Heaven and Hell into a fantasy and science fiction setting so believable that the reader is compelled to keep turning the pages. Simply put, Zimmer makes it real which is truly the mark of a gifted storyteller. The descriptive narrative is so convincing that the reader will never look at werewolves and fallen angels again in the way they have been portrayed all these years. The expanding conflict first begun in The Exodus Gate takes the reader up several notches on the intensity chart in this second book. The only down turn to this whole novel is waiting for the next installment. Zimmer's Rising Dawn Saga has classic written all over it! -- Steven Fivecats, Editor
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This is one of the most inspirational, brilliantly crafted, magnificently written books of all time. We all need motivation. This book delivers it with power, precision and substance. After reading The Motivation Manifesto, you'll not only feel like conquering the world,  you'll understand how.
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Matthew Mather; The Complete Atopia Chronicles Review

"Atopia" is what you would get if you could mix your own personal  Garden of Eden, with addiction, escapism, schizophrenia, and the Matrix. The concept of the world is masterful in its creation, and is maybe the most unlimited series in its potential for future stories since Hugh Howey's "Plagiarism".

Science Fiction has always made the real world long for the creations it imagines, but I'm willing to trade all my light sabers, jet packs, and Stargates
for smarticles and a berth on Atopia, even if its in the bottom.

With Mather's creation of the "smarticle", the world can now look forward to science developing a drug that interacts with a cyberverse, turning all of humanity into an extension of the  best massive multiplayer online games, but designed by and for every single individual. Living in multiple realities at once, editing your perceptions to your preferences, and turning all your fantasies into reality. All in wireless high definition of course.

This is six books in one volume, but at around 550 pages, its not overly sized, and the story moves quickly. Mr. Mather's writing is easy to follow while creative in it's explanations of the world's newest technological marvels.

I'm looking forward excitedly to the rumored sequel, hopefully coming soon.

Niels Pedersen
Castle Rock, Colorado
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Control the world and reign it anyway you desire. Great strategy gameplay.
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Earth 2's wonders, Green Lantern, the Flash, and Dr. Fate prepare to engage the forces of Darkseid now led by Steppenwolf. Their sense of responsibility bumps heads with the World Army whom has plans of their own, and at the same time Batman has returned despite everyone knowing he died five years earlier. -summary

Collecting Earth 2 issues 13-16, 15.1 and Earth Annual #1 written by James Robinson. The world building continues as the World Army and the Wonders prepare to engage Steppenwolf, whom for whatever reason has decided to simply pop up and reveal that he has conquered an entire nation. The World Army takes him up on his challenge, despite one of their leaders being heavly concerned with Steppenwolf's boldness. Soon the sparks will fly and the casualties will mount up.

This volume features more sub plots receiving build up and additional characters such as Atom and Captain Steel receiving development. One's enjoyment is going to be determined on how they feel about these characters. Robinson focuses on others such as Hawkgirl, and the new Batman sees some face time coming with a twist.

One of Earth 2's biggest criticisms is that the story and plot moves quite slow or way too slow, plus it does not feature any major star power. I'm not going to lie to you folks. There is still some slow development for probably about half the book, and it didn't bother me because I gave this world and characters a chance; but there is some pay off long before the ending comes around through some seriously violent action and brutal encounters that are worth the wait, and it really isn't gore for the sake of it either. This world is indeed an ugly place and the war is clearly reflecting that along with the savage personalities of these villains. There is an attempt for some star power with Batman, but he doesn't make that huge of an impact until next volume.

Earth 2 still boasts some of the New 52's best artwork; the carnage is well displayed and delivered in bundles. The flashy inks brings out the best in these well drawn designs. There is a real sense of urgency across these glossy pages, and there's indeed an epic feel. I tell you, everything looks great and it's clear DC wanted this title to succeed.

Earth 2 volume 3 is an excellent follow up that not only continued the world building, it also delivers a cliffhanger ending that although predictable keeps things moving in a very promising direction. I recommend to give this one a shot; but if this book doesn't do it for you especially if the first two came off disappointing, then my advice is to stop here because nothing in this world is going to please you.

Pros: Very nice artwork and narrative continues to grow

Cons: First half is quite slow, cliffhanger may bother some
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We all know the Bible says Satan is the god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4). He is prowling around like a lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Thankfully, we have hope! We get to read the end of the story and we know what his future holds (Revelation 1:10). But what about now?

Ephesians 6:12 says "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." (NASB) Satan is on the attack. Infiltrating all areas of life: marriage, families, education, entertainment, media, government and politics, and even our churches.

Many writers have shared their views and opinions on just how Satan is accomplishing his agenda and these writings have been compiled into this book, "Deceivers".

Each chapter was well written and drew me in, eager to read more. The authors did a great job revealing the deception taking place world wide and in our own backyard.

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to read this book and look forward to sharing it with family and friends.
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Mankind should be happy with this beautiful planet and leave the rest of the universe alone.  Anything smarter than a smartphone or TV may become Jerome. Read the book and figure it out.  Scary and exciting, but dragged a little bit in spots.  Good book, though.
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This is another of Hal Lindsey's seminal works. Find out what the future holds for mankind, as well as how surviving humans will triumph over Satan. The Glorious Returning.
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Michael Rood has composed a work which has been long overdue.  While the Christian church lumbers along with its eyes half shut, the deception of Satan, begun during the 1st century of the church, continues to develope and flourish.  Many believers expect to be snatched into heaven before the earth-shaking events, of which the events of Sept 11 was only a glimpse, rocks our world.  We would all do well to read and consider the message of The Mystery of Iniquity.
This is a MUST read for anyone who wants to know the truth about biblical prophesy as it relates to the condition of our world today.  But, if you are content and comfortable with the status quo, and don't want your private views about the future challenged, find some other book that will speak the soft words you want to hear.  Hooray for Michael Rood's enlightening treatise, The Mystery of Iniquity.
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Once every millennia, one encounters beings of power that have the potential to utterly transform one's outlook on the world: the starving plight of millions of Africans; the genius of Einstein; a sexy woman. Yet Einstein and sexy women cannot come close to the power to change and control of the shirt with three wolves.

The shirt began seventeen years ago, when it was delivered to my door. As I attempted to open my eyes amid the bright glare, I heard a voice. The voice informed me that the Messiah was coming. I wished for sunglasses to see the glare. The voice heard my thoughts and changed my house into the Sunglasses Hut. I picked a pair and the voice paid for half.

Then, I looked at the light and saw an image of wolves; the image burned into my brain and has not left me to this day. Yet the view suddenly gave me power. I willed the image to stop glowing. It stopped. I willed it to make me the Messiah. It informed me that I already was. Simply by looking at the wolves.

For the wolves and moon have power that cannot be captured in words.
I took the power and used it to change my Sunglasses Hut back into a hut. Then, I willed myself to float and travelled back in time to start all the major world religions. I also stopped a nuclear attack that would have destroyed  all of New York in 1974. Then, I used the power of my Messiah-status to get free Chik-fil-A for my whole family. For the generosity of the Messiah knows no limits.

Having concluded my travels, I received a command from the voice, after 60 years of philanthropy. I was informed to put the power of the wolves onto a shirt for all to share.  Now, everyone can become a Messiah simply by coming into contact with this shirt. I made a deal with Amazon to bring this to you today. Another command told me to write this review.

And so I have done.

The most pitiable drug addict has the potential to achieve utter success simply by glancing at this shirt. To think about it gives one the ability to change the color of objects within five feet (but not closer than three feet). But to dress in it bestows the greatest power. The wearer of this shirt automatically becomes the One. The most glorious element is the fact that everyone who wears it has the capacity to become the one - at the same time. No less than 30,000 are currently the One. And each one is utterly unique and privileged. Neo wore this shirt. The secret behind the Matrix is that he had three wolves to assist him. Such is the only reason why he got Carrie Anne Moss.

Barack Obama is the One. Michel Gorbachev was the One. Jessica Alba is the One.

Only because of the shirt.

At the moment, I am the One. I just typed this with my mind. As I redeveloped calculus using two sheets of paper and three pencils [using my other mind].
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Carrying Greatness is destined to be among the great, literary reads this year!  Every word, thought and action resonates with the highest character of promise and hope for mankind.  Frank Shelton is preordained to be in this place among world leaders today.  I highly recommend this book to you!
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I ordered this title based on a recommendation.  It certainly met expectations.  If only mankind could bring itself to truly learn from its past.
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The near-future finds Earth divided into 8 superpowers, several are Caliphates, Central and South America are socialist and America is deiided into regions where some humans are bionically/mechanically enhanced while others are not. Each despise the other and fights and rivalries are rampant. A non-enhanced woman is on a mission to show that enhancement is evil and can only enslave humanity when on a rally she is severely beaten by enhanced humans. In the hospital she is cured by Josh Carpenter, a non-enhanced young man and they become partners. When Josh fins that his new powers have been displayed on LIFE (a future youtube) the good and evil powers of the nations, especially his, want to harness his powers or destroy him. Happens that Josh has allies who gradually reveal themselves to him and what ensues is a future clash of the universe's forces of good and evil highly reminiscent of their classical embodiments of Satan/Lucifer and God and His Son, all having returned to wage a renewed battle for control of Earth. Josh has powers to heal, change dimensions, fly, walk through walls, destroy adversaries and much, much more. The evil entities try to influence the wars raging on Earth until they they win and put in place a world puppet ruler and subjugate Earth by making themselves the objects of a new, forced religion. When Josh finds that he can use his powers not only in reaction to a situation but that he can will them to a chosen end, a final battle ensues and I will not spoil the ending. Karl Morgan has created an Earth/other-dimension-bound moral space opera of ambitious dimensions, and if you can suspend your beliefs in this fantasy, you are taken for a wild and mind-bending read. I give this novel five well-deserved stars!