Mars beckons, aliens arrive, strange machines alter everyday life, and humanity discovers that the universe rarely behaves as expected. 1950s Science Fiction 13 brings together 27 vintage stories from a decade overflowing with imaginative adventures, surprising ideas, and writers willing to carry their readers almost anywhere.Philip José Farmer joins the collection with The Wounded, while Robert Sheckley delivers his distinctive brand of science fiction in...

Leaving their parents behind in their beloved homeland of Ireland, John Holmes and his brother, Robert, set sail to the New World in search of a new life of freedom from oppression. It is 1757, and John holds a degree from the University of Dublin, which gives him hope for a bright future in teaching. Robert, an easygoing fellow with a cheery disposition, is a carpenter. As they escape famine and political strife, their journey over the high seas as they cross the mighty Atlantic Ocean bri...

A 2014 Gallup Poll indicated that 26 percent of Americans believe that humans came into existence less than 10,000 years ago, with a much larger 37 percent believing the world was created in six 24-hour days. Those percentages represent around 83 million and 118 million people respectively, suggesting these to be ideas that resonate with a large swath of the population. Given the prevalence of such thinking the question looms, "Is it possible that so many people could be wrong, or is scien...

Over thirty courageous women joined together to tell a small piece of their autobiography that had a profound impact on their lives. Within these pages, the authors have poured their hearts and souls into their story by unveiling a time in their life where they had to find the deep inner strength, faith, and determination to see the beauty in their mess. They are stories of pain, healing, perseverance, and victory. They are their stories for HIS glory!

Over thirty courageous women joined together to tell a small piece of their autobiography that had a profound impact on their lives. Within these pages, the authors have poured their hearts and souls into their story by unveiling a time in their life where they had to find the deep inner strength, faith, and determination to see the beauty in their mess. They are stories of pain, healing, perseverance, and victory. They are their stories for HIS glory!

When recent college graduate Allison Amundson, a small town girl from South Dakota, lands the highly sought-after job of scheduler to the newly-elected and rising star of the United States Senate, Senator Anders McDermott III, she initially thinks she is on the fast track to success. However, she quickly learns that crazy co-workers, a high maintenance boss, the boss's over-the-top demanding family, and an unexpected Presidential bid make Capitol Hill seem even more dysfunctional than it l...

When does God place a spirit within us as children? Is it at birth? Or, is it when we are children in the womb? This should be the preeminent question of all abortion debates. Without knowing the answer to this question, all Pro-Life and Pro-Choice discussions miss the most important mark, which is “Are we taking the life of an immortal spirit that God is creating in the womb?” Other books and debates have discussed, “When does life begin”, instead of asking, “When does God place an immort...

The rehabilitation of intellectual impairment resulting from brain injury has become a major professional activity of clinical neuropsychologists. In recent years, neuropsychology has developed from a professional role stressing assessment and diagnosis to one that now includes treatment and rehabilitation activities. Such trends are also manifested in two new research interests of neuropsychologists: the study of the generalizability of neuropsychological test findings to everyday abiliti...

Designed to assist the physician in the application of computers in private medical practice, this comprehensive guide outlines where, why, and how this valuable tool can best be used. Integrating the mechanisms of computerization with the implications for health care, the authors draw on personal research and experience to describe models used effectively in the medical setting. Chapters cover administrative procedures, applications for marketing and quality assurance, and the link to an ...

"He Bears the Cape of Stars" is one of our two paired masquerade-themed anthologies. It features 17 stories exploring mlm relationships developing, growing, and changing while the characters attend or participate in masquerades!The collected works in "He Bears the Cape of Stars" feature men and masculine-leaning genderqueer characters, with a spectrum of sexualities, and these diverse individuals inhabit worlds ranging from a science fiction setting where everyone must be masked to...

Inside Private Equity explores the complexities of this asset class and introduces new methodologies that connect investment returns with wealth creation. By providing straightforward examples, it demystifies traditional measures like the IRR and challenges many of the common assumptions about this asset class. Readers take away a set of practical measures that empower them to better manage their portfolios.

Fantastic Universe' started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazine publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the field's best known writers. This is our second Fantastic Universe Super Pack. Collected in this oversized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Arm of the Law' by Harry Harrison 'Po...