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Bill has been recruited by Captain Kadaffi - better known as Captain Cadaver - for a suicide mission on the planet Eyerack. Bill has orders to die trying - but trying what, he doesn't know. Will he lead the mission? Will he survive the bombs, blondes, and booze? Will he ever find a foot?

Two planets are about to engage in a nuclear war that will destroy one of them. Millions will perish. Brion Brandd, who lives on neither planet, has been recruited by the Cultural Relationships Foundation to stop the war from happening. He is the only person in the galaxy who can do it, but can he?

In The Ethical Engineer, also known as Deathworld II, our clever protagonist Jason dinAlt finds himself in a precarious predicament, facing justice for his past misdeeds. However, his luck takes a turn when he crash-lands on a primitive planet inhabited by clans fiercely protective of their knowledge. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, Jasons only desire is to return to Pyrrus. Originally published in the July and August 1963 editions of Analog Science Fact & Fiction, this thrilling tale is sure to captivate listeners. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)

Bill is the perfect starship trooper: big, strong, and completely brainwashed. He'll also do almost anything to save his neck. Now he's been sent to Barworld, home planet of the finest beverages in the universe. But can Bill survive an entire planet of blondes, booze, and bathtubs of champagne?

In this volume of the short story series, we present five more exciting classic science fiction tales. World wide pandemics, missing battleships, super scientists, spies, and the settling of a new world. The stories are: 'A Question of Courage' by J. F. Bone, 'Genesis' by H. Beam Piper, 'Pandemic' by J. F. Bone, 'The Mercenaries' by H. Beam Piper, and 'The Misplaced Battleship' by Harry Harrison.

When Slippery Jim diGriz—master thief turned reluctant agent of the Special Corps—is sent to investigate a suspicious anomaly, he expects a routine job. Instead, he uncovers something impossible: a powerful Warlord-class battleship secretly constructed in a peaceful sector of space. Nothing about it makes sense. As Jim digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deception orchestrated by the brilliant and ruthless Pepe Nero—and the equally cunning Angelina.

To guide and inspire. Share her wonder. Dance with her always. Teach her to be courageous, fearless, confident in any situation. Anchored in values and filled with clear and simple words of wisdom, this small book speaks large truths about raising a daughter. About respect and trust. About unicorns and sports and boys. And about the joys and responsibilities that come with being the first man in her life.

Jason dinAlt is a professional gambler who travels between different worlds in the universe. Right now, he is gambling on the planet Cassylia. One day, he meets the ambassador of Pyrrus the most hostile world in the universe. Kerk, the ambassador, offers dinAlt money to run a stake up for him. After Jason finally wins the needed amount, he tries to escape with the money, but gets captured.

A fast-moving classic science fiction adventure, The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison follows the clever and unpredictable Slippery Jim diGriz as he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving a secretly built warship, criminal masterminds, and high-stakes deception across the galaxy. Packed...

This treasury of wisdom, humor, and love is a guide for every step of the exhilarating, sometimes exasperating journey that begins with those three wonderful words: It's a boy! Its hundreds of lessons from mother to son include instilling values and confidence - knowing when to say yes, and when to say no.

You know just how she feels: her joy, her curiosity, her will to take on the world. And why she needs the guidance of the person who's closer than close: you. This inspiring companion, filled with wisdom and values and the poetry of daily life, is full of lessons about courage, kindness, respect, boys, her father, dressing up, and all that a mother can do to nurture her daughter as she grows into a woman.

The 5th volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories includes stories by Lester Del Ray, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, and others.

Journey to the castle of the mad scientist and hear tales of imagination to both amaze and astound! In the grand traditions of the late night horror movie and 1950s scary comics comes an anthology for those who love Science Fiction. Hear unearthed classic tales from authors such as Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, and other masters of the genre. Your host may also let you poke around the lab a little. But be careful…those tanks contain beasties best left suspended in their animation!

Sci-Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space fiction. This group of six unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as secret research projects, underground robot organisations, a subjugated Earth, getting trapped in the void, alien minds, and strangers from Jupiter.

New York 1999. A l'aube du troisième millénaire, la cité, comme le reste du monde, est au bord du chaos créé par la pollution et la surpopulation, émeutes et pillages sont quotidiens. Parmi ces trente-cinq millions d‘habitants accablés par le chômage, le rationnement d'eau, de nourriture et d'énergie, un jeune policier, Andrew Risch, recherche l'auteur du meurtre de Mike O'Brien, un gros bonnet du marché noir.

Hear live recordings of 11 US presidents, including Benjamin Harrison (23rd), William McKinley (25th), Theodore Roosevelt (26th), William H. Taft (27th), Woodrow Wilson (28th), Warren G. Harding (29th), Calvin Coolidge (30th), Herbert Hoover (31st), Franklin D. Roosevelt (32nd), Harry S. Truman (34th), and Dwight D. Eisenhower (34th).

In this volume of the series of short science fiction stories we discover robot lawmen, psionic aliens, evil scientists and alien super weapons. The stories are: 'Arm of the Law' by Harry Harrison, 'Graveyard of Dreams' by H Beam Piper, 'Survival Type' by JF Bone, 'The Black Lamp' by SP Meek, 'The Bluff of the Hawk' by Anthony Gilmore and 'Third Planet' by Murray Leinster.

In the campy style of 1950s science fiction, this short story seeks to clarify what advancements the Army had made to abolish the need for the Navy. A new and fantastic devise made ships no longer essential to the military operation in America. Would the demand for the abolishment of the Navy?

In a world where extraordinary individuals emerge only once in a generation, Brion Brandd possesses a remarkable gift an enhanced sense of empathy. This unique ability propels him to victory in the Twenties, a prestigious competition showcasing the most brilliant minds on Anvhar. However, his triumph is short-lived as he is thrust into the chaotic realm of Dis, a planet on the brink of nuclear devastation. To save both worlds, Brandd must navigate treacherous negotiations with a menacing blockade, delve into the dark underbelly of Dis, and unravel the enigma of the merciless magter. Summary by...

Dis is a brutal and unforgiving world, made even more perilous by the presence of the Magter. Once human, they have devolved into something far more sinister, driven by a singular urge to destroy‚Aîeverything in their path, including themselves. As Brion Brandd races against the clock, he finds himself tasked with an impossible mission to save Dis from its impending doom. But with chaos reigning and annihilation looming, can he prevail against the odds? Prepare for an exhilarating journey filled with thrilling action, malevolent aliens, and a hero caught in a whirlwind of madness. Join us ...