In the last years of the Forerunner empire chaos rules. The Flood -- a horrifying shape-changing parasite -- has arrived in force aided by unexpected allies. Internal strife within the ecumene has desperately weakened Forerunner defences. Too little too late the legal rate of Juridicals is only now investigating possible crimes by the Master Builder & others. Evidence-gathering agents known collectively as Catalog have been dispatched to collect testimony from the Librarian & both Didacts: the Ur-Didact treacherously abandoned in a Flood-infested system & the Bornstellar Didact who accompanies the Librarian as she preserves specimens against the dire possibility of Hal extermination. Facing the imminent collapse of their civilization the Librarian & Ur-Didact reveal what they know about the relationship between the long-vanished Precursors & the Flood. The Precursors created many technological species including humanity & the Forerunners. But the roots of the Flood may be found in an act of enormous barbarity carried out beyond our galaxy ten million years before. Because of that barbarism a greater evil looms. Only the Ur-Didact & the Librarian -- husband & wife pushed into desperate conflict -- hold the keys to a solution. Facing the consequences of a mythic tragedy one of them must now commit the greatest atrocity of all time -- to prevent an insane evil from dominating the entire universe. ...

The Art of Halo" is the ultimate gallery of the Halo universe with over 400 images including sketches & concept art by acclaimed artists such as Ashley Wood detailed interiors & sweeping landscapes of Alex Chu & Frank Capezzutos breathtaking spacescapes plus commentary from the artists themselves & a Foreword from the face of Halo Frank OConnor." ...

In the first desperate days of the Human-Covenant War the UNSC has enacted the Cole Protocol to safeguard Earth & its inner colonies from discovery by a merciless alien foe. Many are called upon to rid the universe of lingering navigation data that would reveal the location of Earth. Among them is Navy Lieutenant Jacob Keyes. Thrust back into action after being sidelined Keyes is saddled with a top secret mission by ONI. One that will take him deep behind enemy lines to a corner of the universe where nothing is as it seems. Out beyond the Outer Colonies lies the planet Hesiod a gas giant surrounded by a vast asteroid belt. As the Covenant continues to glass the human-occupied planets near Hesiod many of the survivors helped by a stronghold of human Insurrectionists are fleeing to the asteroid belt for refuge. They have transformed the tumbling satellites into a tenuous yet ingenious settlement known as the Rubble--and have come face-to-face with a Covenant settlement of Kig-Yar.. .yet somehow survived. News of this unlikely treaty has spread to the warring sides. Luckily for the UNSC this uneasy alliance is in the path of the Spartan Gray Team a three-man renegade squad whose simple task is to wreak havoc from behind enemy lines in any way they see fit. But the Prophets have also sent their best--an ambitious & ruthless Elite whose quest for nobility & rank is matched only by his brutality...and who will do anything to secure his Ascendancy & walk the Path. ...

Having barely escaped the battle for Reach the crew of the Pillar of Autumn is forced to make a jump into Slipspace in hopes of evading the vast alien alliance hell-bent on wiping out humanity. But their destination brings them to an ancient mystery & an even greater struggle. In this far-flung corner of the universe floats a magnificently massive artificial ring world...a construct from a long lost race. The humans only hope of survival is to crash land on its surface & take the battle against the Covenant to the ground. But they soon discover that this enigmatic ring world is much more than it seems. Built 100 000 years ago by a civilization known as the Forerunners this Halo" is worshipped by the Covenant
- a sacred artefact that they hope will complete their religious quest for supposed transcendence. They will stop at nothing to control it. Engaged in a fierce ground battle Master Chief & Cortana go deep into the Halo Construct to uncover a dark secret; this enigmatic ring world is also the universes most dangerous weapon. Its purpose: the destruction of all sentient life. For the Forerunners built the HALO to battle the universes most vicious enemy
- a virtually unstoppable & suddenly reawakened force known as The Flood."

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This is a life-or-death mission for ONI's black-ops team Kilo-Five which is tasked with preventing the rutheless Elites once the military leaders of the Covenant from regrouping & threatening humankind again. What began as a routine dirty-tricks operation
- keeping the Elites busy with their own insurrection
- turns into a desperate bid to extract one member of Kilo-Five from the seething heart of an alien civil war. But troubles never come singly for Kilo-Five. Colonial terrorism is once again surfacing on one of the worlds that survived the war against the Covenant & the man behind it is much more than just a name to Spartan-010. Meanwhile the treasure trove of Forerunner technology recovered from the shield world of Onyx is being put to work. & a kidnapped Elite plots vengeance on the humans he fears will bring his people to the brink of destruction.

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Nutritionist Sarah Flower author of the bestselling Everyday Halogen Oven Cookbook & Perfect Baking with your Halogen Oven is passionate about the benefits of the Halogen Oven. In this book she shows you how to make delicious & simple one pot dishes in your Halogen Oven. If you fancy making the perfect roast chicken complete with steamed seasonal vegetables & crispy roast potatoes this step-by-step guide will show you how. From simple suppers to the perfect roast dinner this book is a must for Halogen lovers. As with all of Sarah's recipe books she strives to create wholesome recipes that are simple to follow easy to prepare & good for you. ...

A halogen oven cooks food almost as quickly as a microwave oven but with the added bonus of browning & crisping the food like a conventional oven. Find out how the halogen oven can become an indispensable item of equipment in your kitchen with Norma Miller's comprehensive guide. Choose the right halogen oven for your needs. Maximize the benefits of using the halogen oven. Adapt your own recipes to the halogen oven. This book contains nearly 100 tasty recipes all personally tried & tested in the latest halogen ovens by Norma Miller. All the traditional favorites such as Shepherd's Pie Toad in the Hole Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken Curry Lasagne & Poached Salmon are here plus some exciting new contemporary recipes including Nutty Pork Meatballs Fish Kebabs with Mango Salsa & even Sweet Orange & Chocolate Pizza. ...

Halogen ovens are super convenient appliances that can be kept on your kitchen counter. They heat with a combination of infra red & convection to cook food 40% faster than a conventional oven
- but unlike soggy microwaves halogen ovens produce delicious results every time. Using a combination of racks you simply layer the food set the dials & produce a whole meal from one appliance. Whether its simply defrosting a delicious joint of meat or a making a more elaborate recipe a halogen will take the time & hassle out of all of your favourite dishes. In this book youll find simple instructions cooking times & tips to get you started. With a fantastic range of over 100 recipes youll discover how easy cooking with a halogen oven can be.
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If you are new to cooking in a Halogen Oven this full colour 60 page book will help you gain the confidence to use your machine every day. The book is aimed at those who like to eat fresh food that is easy to prepare from familiar ingredients available in any local shop or market. The recipes are presented in a clear step-by-step format with timings & temperatures given every time. A wide range of meal ideas are included from the most basic quick snack on toast to a full roast dinner showing just how versatile a Halogen Oven can be. ...

Combining the speed of a conventional fan oven with the instant heat of the halogen to cook food more efficiently the halogen oven is a boon to any kitchen. With more than 100 delicious recipes that really work & stunning photography throughout this book will inspire you to get the most from your halogen oven. A halogen oven is a very versatile piece of equipment it does everything your normal oven would do slightly quicker & certainly cheaper. The Halogen Oven Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of inventive & delicious recipes designed to harness the potential of this wonderful kitchen appliance. With tried-&-tested dishes that will appeal to the whole family you will be assured of success & youll get the perfect potatoes every time whether baking roasting or cooking fries. ...