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FROM HAN KANG, WINNER OF THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE “[Han Kang’s] intense poetic prose . . . exposes the fragility of human life.”—The Nobel Committee for Literature, in the citation for the Nobel Prize NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE A dazzling novel about the saving...

Between 1923 and 1954, Weird Tales magazine shaped the landscape of modern horror, fantasy, and science fiction. It was the crucible of cosmic terror, sword-and-sorcery, and supernatural fiction, a publication that launched the careers of some of the twentieth century’s most enduring genre writers. Weird Tales presents a carefully curated selection of standout stories from the magazine’s golden age. This anthology brings together a wide spectrum of speculative fiction, ranging from mythic fantasy and Gothic mystery to tales of metaphysical horror and existential dread.

Journey into the imaginative worlds of classic science fiction with three unforgettable tales of robots, strange discoveries, and interplanetary adventure by Philip K. Dick, E. E. Smith, and Ray Bradbury...

The action in Gray Lensman picks up immediately where Galactic Patrol left off, in the middle of the battle to destroy Helmuth's Main Base and, it is hoped, fully end the threat of Boskone. After the base falls, Kinnison finds some clues that lead him to think that Helmuth was perhaps not the head of Boskone after all.The clues lead Kinnison to mount an expedition aboard the newly constructed super-dreadnought Dauntless, into the Second Galaxy where he thinks the true head of Boskone might reside.The Dauntless locates a planet under attack and comes to its aid, destroying the Boskonian forces ...

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown—authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.

Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything? Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley's life. Her father is getting married in London to a woman she's never even met, and she's just missed her flight. Hadley has never believed in destiny or fate before. But, stuck at the airport in New York, today is also the day she meets Oliver. He's British. He's cute. And he's on her new flight.

Kimball Kinnison and the Galactic Patrol again take up battle with Boskonia. The warfare leads to some odd corners of the universe and some stranger worlds. They include the planet Lyrane where a matriarchal society exists and the frigid world of Onio, with its incredibly alien inhabitants.

Prince Viper d'Rojah, a warrior from the Sarafin cat shifter species, is not happy when he is sent on a special mission by his older brother, Vox, King of the Sarafin. The mission is to deliver important documents to the human authorities before kidnapping the sister and grandmother of Vox's mate, Riley. He has handled tougher assignments in his sleep and just wants to get back to finding the traitors trying to kill him and his family!

What if the reason you're still stuck has nothing to do with effort? You've set the goals. Built the routines. Read the books. Hired the coaches. By every visible measure, you've done the work—and yet something at the root hasn't moved. That's not a discipline problem. It's not a motivation problem. It's a self-image problem.

‘Written with great humanity, warmth and vast medical knowledge – Ian is the man you want in your corner if you or anyone you love finds themselves navigating the scary terrain of breast cancer’ – EMMA BARNETT, broadcaster and journalist 'Invaluable for anyone experiencing breast cancer...

A mass-shooter rages through Chicago in the days after Christmas. Brutal. Efficient. He etches a path of destruction through the city. Shooting up the mall. Opening fire in traffic. Rampaging through a movie theater. That's just his opening act. FBI profiler Victor Loshak heads to the windy city to investigate and finds himself swept up in a frenzied manhunt.

When the Inter-Planetary Corporations (IPC) state-of-the-art liner, the “IPV Arcturus,” embarks on what was supposed to be a routine journey to Mars, it quickly spirals into an unexpected and perilous adventure. With numerous reports of navigational discrepancies flooding in from the Check Stations, brilliant physicist Dr. Percival (“Steve”) Stevens joins the crew on a mission to uncover the truth and defend the honor of the dedicated pilots. They believe in their skills, knowing the Check Stations are the ones at fault. However, as the Arcturus approaches Mars, the ...

In a thrilling blend of science and adventure, Skylark of Space opens with the serendipitous discovery of a revolutionary clean nuclear power source within a government lab in Washington D.C. Our protagonist, Dr. Richard Seaton, harnesses this groundbreaking energy to create a remarkable flying belt and an interstellar spaceship. As he unravels the secrets of gravity manipulation, he faces skepticism from his peers. Undeterred, Seaton partners with the brilliant millionaire inventor Martin Crane to bring his invention to the world. However, the nefarious Dr. Marc DuQuesne joins forces with the...

Dive into the thrilling universe of Skylark Three, the second installment in the legendary Skylark of Space series. Experience the breathtaking adventures filled with daring escapades and the epic clash of unimaginable forces across galaxies, masterfully crafted by the renowned Doc Smith. The stakes are higher, the technology more advanced, and the battles more spectacular than ever before. Continuing the saga from the first book, The Skylark of Space, originally penned between 1915 and 1921, serialized in Amazing Stories in 1928, and published in 1946, this sequel was serialized in 1930 and ...

Dive into The Skylark of Valeron, the thrilling third installment of E.E. ‘Doc’ Smiths legendary Skylark trilogy. In this gripping tale, DuQuesne rises to power as the ruthless Master of Earth, forcing the heroic Seatons and Cranes to escape into the perilous realm of the fourth dimension. Here, they face pure intellectual beings that can dematerialize them at will, confronting a reality where no one has ever returned. If youve ever been curious about what it means to navigate an extra-dimensional world, Doc Smith paints this journey in vivid and exhilarating detail. Originally ...

Dive into the exhilarating sequel to The Skylark of Space, where Richard Seaton and his brave companions continue their thrilling adventures. As they confront formidable foes like DuQuesne and the Fenachrone, they find themselves entangled in epic battles against alien forces. Join them on a journey filled with suspense and discovery!

Earth faces an unprecedented threat as the Boskonian organization, once thought to be vanquished, has resurfaced with devastating negasphere technology. Their plan? To annihilate Earth and all its inhabitants. It falls to Lensman Kimball Kinnison and four newly appointed second stage Lensmen of the Galactic Patrol to confront this formidable menace and safeguard civilization from destruction. This is the fifth thrilling installment in the Lensman series, following the events of Gary Lensman. - Summary by The Narrator

The Skylark of Space is a groundbreaking novel that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos. Serialized in 1928 in Amazing Stories, it is hailed as a pioneering work of space opera, featuring heroes whose minds, bodies, and spirits are flawless as they battle against the forces of pure evil. This classic of pulp science fiction invites you to explore the vastness of space and the depths of human courage. (Introduction from Wikipedia)

SENTRY OF THE SKY AND OTHER STORIES is part of the Evelyn E. Smith series published by Unforgotten Books, and includes the stories: NOT FIT FOR CHILDREN, SENTRY OF THE SKY, THE MAN OUTSIDE, and JACK OF NO TRADES. Evelyn E. Smith wrote fabulously witty and imaginative science fiction and satirical stories throughout the 1950's, and this collection is part of a series re-issuing those works and concurrently producing the audiobook editions.