Martin Delrio

TARGET: TERRAThe world of Northwind has been ravaged in the fierce battle between the Highlanders and the Steel Wolves-and now the Clan warriors have set their sights on Terra. The fate of the birthplace of humankind now rests in the hands of three very different MechWarriors: Ezekiel Crow: Betrayer of the Highlanders-and on the run from both political and military enemies. Anastasia Kerensky: Ruthless leader of the Steel Wolves-and if she has her way, the next Conqueror of Terra. Tara Campbell: embattled Countess of the Northwind Highlanders-and Terra's only hope in its most desperate hour. A desperate three-way race ensues to see who will be the first to reach Terra...and who will ultimately claim it....

THE INNER SPHERE UNDER ASSAULT... Since the failure of the interplanetary communications system, the decades-long peace brokered by the Republic of the Sphere has begun to splinter. Power-hungry factions-such as the Steel Wolves-are invading vulnerable worlds to establish their own rule. As a gateway to Terra, the planet of Northwind has strategic value-making it a fiercely-contested target for the emerging factions springing up across the Republic-and Duchess Tara Campbell will not allow her home to fall into enemy hands. Offering military assistance, the Republic sends Paladin Ezekiel Crow and his fully armed BattleMech to help defend Northwind. MechWarrior Anastasia Kerensky, she of the infamous Clan Bloodline, has set her sights on conquering Northwind-and what Anastasia wants, Anastasia usually gets. But first she must contend with the deadly politics of the Steel Wolves before she embarks on a conquest that could lead to the very heart of The Republic itself...

There have been accounts of a strange creature in the Scottish loch for centuries, but from 1933 up to today there have been serious efforts to find out just what is lurking in its unusually deep waters. Readers will discover the unusual physical features of Loch Ness as well as natural phenomena that might explain the sightings, at least, some of them. From the famous photograph hoax to Hollywood appearances, readers will be fascinated by humanity's relationship to this particular mythical creature. This book will also inspire readers to sharpen their critical thinking skills with the Debunk It sidebar. It will enlighten them on the science behind attempts to map the fathoms of the Loch Ness Monster's home.

There have been accounts of a strange creature in the Scottish loch for centuries, but from 1933 up to today there have been serious efforts to find out just what is lurking in its unusually deep waters. Readers will discover the unusual physical features of Loch Ness as well as natural phenomena that might explain the sightings, at least, some of them. From the famous photograph hoax to Hollywood appearances, readers will be fascinated by humanity's relationship to this particular mythical creature. This book will also inspire readers to sharpen their critical thinking skills with the Debunk It sidebar. It will enlighten them on the science behind attempts to map the fathoms of the Loch Ness Monster's home.