The Neptune Project
The Neptune Project

Author: Polly Holyoke

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-05-28

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1423179714

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Nere has never understood why she feels so much more comfortable and confident in water than on land, but everything falls into place when Nere learns that she is one of a group of kids who --unbeknownst to them -- have been genetically altered to survive in the ocean. These products of "The Neptune Project" will be able to build a better future under the sea, safe from the barren country's famine, wars, and harsh laws. But there are some very big problems: no one asked Nere if she wanted to be a science experiment, the other Neptune kids aren't exactly the friendliest bunch, and in order to reach the safe haven of the Neptune colony, Nere and her fellow mutates must swim through hundreds of miles of dangerous waters, relying only on their wits, dolphins, and each other to evade terrifying undersea creatures and a government that will stop at nothing to capture the Neptune kids . . . dead or alive. Fierce battles and daring escapes abound as Nere and her friends race to safety in this action-packed aquatic adventure.

The Neptune Challenge
The Neptune Challenge

Author: Polly Holyoke

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1484719441

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Danger lurks beneath. . . . Genetically engineered to survive in the ocean, Nere and her friends are recovering from their treacherous journey to Safety Harbor, an undersea refuge founded by the scientists of the Neptune Project. But plenty of enemies prowl just outside the colony's boundaries, and when two of the children are kidnapped, Nere, her loyal dolphins, and the other Neptune kids must set out on an expedition even more perilous than their first. Tasked with infiltrating the kidnapper's high-tech undersea base, Nere soon discovers that rescuing the missing Neptune kids isn't all there is to her mission: the secret to saving the world's oceans is hidden somewhere deep inside this vast fortress, and she and her friends will have to risk everything to find it. With bloodthirsty shark mutates and savage kids roaming the corridors, will Nere and her companions find a way to save their friends, themselves, and their underwater world? The stakes couldn't be higher in this thrilling sequel to the award-winning The Neptune Project. Praise for The Neptune Project 2016-2017 Sunshine State Young Readers Award winner 2014-2015 Texas Bluebonnet Master List Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nominee Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year, 2014 "Holyoke keeps her prose well-pitched to her audience . . . this suspenseful, undersea dystopia should keep middle schoolers hooked." --Kirkus Reviews "The book revels in the beauty of the underwater world and the creatures that inhabit it. The relationship between the teenagers and the dolphins -- who actually become characters themselves-is especially well crafted. The Neptune Project will attract male and female readers." -- VOYA

Neptune's Challenge
Neptune's Challenge

Author: Wendy Busby

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781921919800

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The Great Barrier Reef is in danger of being taken over by the voracious crown of thorns starfish after the 2010 Queensland floods. Neptune needs an assistant with imagination to solve this problem. When these starfish spawn in large numbers it will ruin the Reef for decades, if not forever. He chooses the teenager Charlotte who treats the Coral Sea as her backyard. Charlotte is dumbfounded when she is turned into a mermaid and given the power of the universal language so she can understand most of the marine life and birds. Bellycan the pelican mentors her and Bottles the dolphin teaches her how to dive and swim as her body changes. Shortly after swimming to the Bahamas, Charlotte is called back to the Coral Sea. She is the only one capable of doing an important job. The helpful characters consist of Sam the clam, Rocky lobster, Sandy sponge, Sideways crab, Bottles the dolphin and the very overbearing and bossy octopus, Madam Armsfull, manager of the Great Barrier Reef Beauty Parlour. On her travels she teams up with albatross, manta ray, marlin and whale. She becomes aware of a number of predators of the crown of thorns who might help Charlotte. In this way the Reef may be saved... but will they be in time?

Neptune's Inferno
Neptune's Inferno

Author: James D. Hornfischer

Publisher: Bantam

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 0553385127

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“A literary tour de force that is destined to become one of the . . . definitive works about the battle for Guadalcanal . . . [James D.] Hornfischer deftly captures the essence of the most pivotal naval campaign of the Pacific war.”—San Antonio Express-News The Battle of Guadalcanal has long been heralded as a Marine victory. Now, with his powerful portrait of the Navy’s sacrifice, James D. Hornfischer tells for the first time the full story of the men who fought in destroyers, cruisers, and battleships in the narrow, deadly waters of “Ironbottom Sound.” Here, in stunning cinematic detail, are the seven major naval actions that began in August 1942, a time when the war seemed unwinnable and America fought on a shoestring, with the outcome always in doubt. Working from new interviews with survivors, unpublished eyewitness accounts, and newly available documents, Hornfischer paints a vivid picture of the officers and enlisted men who opposed the Japanese in America’s hour of need. The first major work on this subject in almost two decades, Neptune’s Inferno does what all great battle narratives do: It tells the gripping human stories behind the momentous events and critical decisions that altered the course of history and shaped so many lives. Praise for Neptune’s Inferno “Vivid and engaging . . . extremely readable, comprehensive and thoroughly researched.”—Ronald Spector, The Wall Street Journal “Superlative storytelling . . . the masterwork on the long-neglected topic of World War II’s surface ship combat.”—Richard B. Frank, World War II “The author’s two previous World War II books . . . thrust him into the major leagues of American military history writers. Neptune’s Inferno is solid proof he deserves to be there.”—The Dallas Morning News “Outstanding . . . The author’s narrative gifts and excellent choice of detail give an almost Homeric quality to the men who met on the sea in steel titans.”—Booklist (starred review) “Brilliant . . . a compelling narrative of naval combat . . . simply superb.”—The Washington Times

The Neptune Conspiracy
The Neptune Conspiracy

Author: Polly Holyoke

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2014-06-05

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0141972963

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The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke is a brilliantly pacy survival story. Readers who loved The Hunger Games or Gone will be thrilled by it. Land is shrinking. The sea is rising. Time is running out. Nere has always felt at home in the sea. But she never imagined she'd have to leave the land behind forever, until she finds out she's part of the Neptune Conspiracy. She has been adapted to survive underwater. Under the careful watch of the enigmatic Dai, Nere is nominated to lead a group of kids across miles of ocean. Her survival skills will be put to the ultimate test. Guided by their faithful dolphin pod, they face the ocean's deadliest creatures, and close behind the government's savage dive team are determined to capture them, dead or alive . . . PRAISE FOR THE NEPTUNE CONSPIRACY: 'It takes a skillful author to bring readers into an unfamiliar world and make them feel secure. The detail has to be just right, without overpowering the story; the characters have to be grounded in reality, to give us something to identify with; and even the nonhuman creatures have to resonate warmth and personality. Polly Holyoke has done all this and more with her fabulous debut, The Neptune Project.' - reader, GOODREADS

Neptune
Neptune

Author: CAN BARTU H.

Publisher: CBF Publishing

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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In the vastness of the cosmos, where mysteries abound, lies a distant and enigmatic planet: Neptune. As the eighth planet of our Solar System, Neptune represents a magnificent phenomenon with an air of cosmic secrecy, embodying the essence of a celestial sentinel. This book, "Neptune: Guardian of the Dark," delves into the enigmatic aspects of Neptune, exploring its unique role in the universe and its scientific significance. Though Neptune might appear as just a distant speck in the night sky, it harbors numerous mysteries within its depths. Renowned for its azure hues and profound atmospheric phenomena, this planet is like a cosmic puzzle waiting to be solved. Our journey through this book aims to unravel Neptune’s secrets and illuminate the science behind these mysteries. Covering everything from the planet’s internal structure and atmospheric dynamics to its moons and magnetic field, this exploration spans a broad spectrum of Neptune's characteristics. Scientific investigations of Neptune have previously scratched only the surface of this celestial body’s complexity. This book seeks to advance beyond existing studies, offering a comprehensive look at Neptune’s atmospheric events, its unique moons, and its magnetic field. By examining these facets, we hope to understand Neptune’s role in our Solar System and its broader cosmic impact. "Neptune: Guardian of the Dark" strives to convey that Neptune is more than just a planet; it is a cosmic structure with profound scientific significance. This book will serve as a resource for those eager to gain a deeper understanding of the cosmos, marking an important step in uncovering Neptune’s mysteries. As we embark on this exploration, we will eagerly uncover the secrets of Neptune’s vast and deep world, aiming to grasp its place and importance in the universe. Through a passion for science and discovery, this work intends to shed light on the unknown aspects of planetary and cosmic phenomena. We hope this book will inspire and inform, guiding readers in their quest to understand Neptune’s dark and enigmatic nature. Happy reading,

Eternal Shadow
Eternal Shadow

Author: Trevor B. Williams

Publisher: Trevor B. Williams

Published: 2019-11-09

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1733111875

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"Williams's debut novel is hard SF at its best." —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of “Quantum Night” “Eternal Shadow reads like a Michael Crichton sci-fi thriller…” 4.5/5 Stars. —San Francisco Review “Fans of the hard science fiction of Andy Weir (The Martian) and Isaac Asimov… will have their eyes glued to the pages.” 4.9/5 Stars. —IndieReader “When apocalyptic disaster looms, humanity turns to science and technology in this well-crafted tale.” —Kirkus Review “…A thoughtful, intelligent portrait of humanity’s first contact with extraterrestrial life.” —Foreward Reviews What would you do if the world was going to end in ten years? For Jennifer Epstein, a by-the-books senior researcher at SETI, there is only one answer: prevent the apocalypse from happening. Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus were destroyed by an alien threat. The deck was stacked against humanity before the cards came out of the box. But Jennifer isn’t alone. She has Samantha Monroe, her excitable but brilliant colleague. From South Africa, CEO Muzikayise Khulu of Khulu Global supplies his vast resources to the ultimate race for survival. The three find themselves in an unlikely alliance while political brinkmanship, doomsday cults, and untested technologies form ever-growing obstacles. Will humanity unite to face the greatest challenge of their time, or will it destroy itself before the alien ship arrives?

Star Watch
Star Watch

Author: Philip S. Harrington

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-04-21

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0470321296

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Your Passport to the Universe The night sky is alive with many wonders--distant planets, vast star clusters, glowing nebulae, and expansive galaxies, all waiting to be explored. Let respected astronomy writer Philip Harrington introduce you to the universe in Star Watch, a complete beginner's guide to locating, observing, and understanding these celestial objects. You'll start by identifying the surface features of the Moon, the banded cloud tops of Jupiter, the stunning rings of Saturn, and other members of our solar system. Then you'll venture out beyond our solar system, where you'll learn tips and tricks for finding outstanding deep-sky objects from stars to galaxies, including the entire Messier catalog--a primary goal of every serious beginner. Star Watch features a detailed physical description of each target, including size, distance, and structure, as well as concise directions for locating the objects, handy finder charts, hints on the best times to view each object, and descriptions of what you'll really see through a small telescope or binoculars and with the naked eye. Star Watch will transport you to the farthest depths of space--and return you as a well-traveled, experienced stargazer.

Neptune's Brood
Neptune's Brood

Author: Charles Stross

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 0425256774

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After being stalked across the galaxy by an assassin, post-human Krina Alzon-114 journeys to the water-world Shin-Tethys in search of her sister.

Neptune's Car - An American Legend
Neptune's Car - An American Legend

Author: Paul W Simpson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-05-04

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0244305420

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"Smashing her way through enormous cross seas and howling winds the Neptune's Car began to run her easting down. She passed a battered barque bearing Hamburg markings vainly attempting to make westing against a thundering south-westerly gale." Those with an interest in American maritime history would know of the story of Mary Patten and the clipper ship Neptune's Car. However few would be aware of the cursed nature of the ship. The Patten's fateful voyage was just one in the career of a clipper whose travels spanned the globe. Built at the yard of Page & Allen in Gosport, Virginia in the spring of 1853, the Neptune's Car quickly established her reputation for speed. However murder, mutiny, mayhem, plague, disaster, war, death and financial ruin haunted any who know her. The fickle hand of fate was always at the helm and like the oceans upon which the clipper sailed, she spared none who showed weakness! Volume One of the Virginia Clippers.