Showing results for "AIDS" in Science Fiction & Fantasy

AIDS, die Geißel der Menschheit, ist so weit verbreitet wie noch nie in unserer Geschichte. Allein in Afrika sind laut Statistik mehr als 10 Millionen Menschen mit dem HI-Virus infiziert - eine unvorstellbar hohe Zahl. Georg Brand, alias T-Rex, und sein Freund Kim Schmittke finden brisante Details über die Wirtschaftlichkeit dieser Krankheiten heraus - denn AIDS tauchte plötzlich auf, kurz nachdem die Polioepidemie "besiegt" war. Zufall? Eher weniger, wie sich schnell herausstellt. Denn je mehr an Informationen die beiden Freunde zutage fördern, desto gefährlicher werden auch ihre Gegenspieler.

Set in 1585 through 1604, this sequel to By Pike and Dyke continues the story of the Dutch Protestant struggle for independence from their Spanish Catholic rulers. Two English brothers experience the major conflicts in the struggle meeting one of the greatest generals of the time, Sir Francis Vere. Their adventures include the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the battle of Cadiz and Ostend, life in Holland and Spain, and more. Henty’s legendary storytelling once again captures the reader’s imagination while educating his readers

Welcome aboard the space vessel Vancouver. Its mission: to guard a vast shipment of grain from Earth to the planet Safenesthome. Its Captain is called Ace. She seems a little unsure of herself. In fact, some might almost think she was new to the job...Its medical officer is called simply 'The Doctor', and he's perhaps not all he seems either. When mysterious ships target the Vancouver, Ace and the Doctor are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, there's something nasty in the grain containers. And it's not very happy....