Real-life inspiration behind the Christopher Nolan-directed historical event film "Oppenheimer".Sometimes genius can be a curse. Robert Oppenheimer rose to become one of the most eminent physicists of his time. Few could match his exceptional intelligence and prodigious scientific intuition. This extraordinary skill led him to create the ultimate invention, with the power to annihilate the planet: the atomic bomb. ...

Every time he comes to town, SOMEBODY DIES!Tebo Sterling, six foot six, thin and raw-boned with sun-dyed skin, salt and pepper hair, turned that way from his way of living, sat atop his horse and looked down the Main Street of this flea bitten town, that is, if anyone could call it a town.What was he looking for,you might ask?Tebo Sterling is a bounty hunter

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Magnolia Song is the explosive saga of two Memphis families whose intertwined fates spiral out of control over four generations of heartbreak and renewal. It’s a rollicking gallop of a novel, a stampede over rough terrain, where the absurd leavens a yeasty mix of sin, sacrifice, and redemption, imbuing the least of the characters with an irrepressible dignity.“It’s not often that a tale this breathtaking manages to swee...

They NEVER wrote them like this!Swingin’ Superhero 1968 Special brings together some of the most outlandish send-ups in all of comicdom! The far-out folks Jim Beard (St. Janus Spirit Breaker) and Lee Houston Jr. has assembled a kooky collection of heroes straight from the flip side. It’s going to be far out.Thrill to the afterlife adventures of Ghostman. Witness the outrageous origin of the Substandard Quintet! Hang out with Beauty and the Beetle as they solve a mystery of ...

A collection of the year’s best stories selected by celebrated two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn WardIn her introduction to The Best American Short Stories 2021, guest editor JesmynWard says that the best fiction offers the reader a “sense of repair.”The stories in this year’s collection accomplish just that, immersing the reader in powerfully imagined worlds and allowing them to bring some of that power into their own lives. From a stirring portrait of Ro...

Encounters From Beyond 4: Classic Tales of Alien Contact gathers eighteen unforgettable adventures exploring one of science fiction’s greatest mysteries—what awaits when humanity encounters life beyond Earth? From isolated outposts and abandoned worlds to first contact, alien intelligence, and cosmic conflict, these timeless stories capture the imagination that defined the Golden Age of science fiction.This outstanding collection features legendary authors includin...

The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy® Award–winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots.Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson.Introduction by John Scalzi, with stories by John Scalzi, Stant Litore, Siobhan Carroll, Bruce Sterling, John McNichol, Dave Hutchinson, Marc Laidlaw, and Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon....

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science FictionPrepare for another unforgettable voyage through the golden age of science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7. Featuring more than 31 hours of classic storytelling, this outstanding anthology brings together fifty remarkable tales from the visionary authors whose ideas helped define the genre for generations.Explore distant galaxies, mysterious plane...

Meet Robert Cameron. 'Cam' trained as a covert military operator for the British Army. A hardened ex-Special Forces veteran of Sierra Leone and other major actions including UK counter-terrorism operations. Now, with the military behind him, it seems Cam is living a quiet life in the English Lake District but between suffering flash-backs to his secret past that he would rather forget, he is planning. But planning for what? He may no longer be part of the covert world, but Cam still has hi...

This book was born out of urgency. The urgency to say what many think but few dare to articulate clearly: we are witnessing the formation of a new social and economic stratification. A new caste. Not based on birth or race, not determined by religion or political affiliation. A caste defined by the ability to understand, use, and profit from artificial intelligence. And as in every great historical transition, there will be winners and losers. Those who ride the wave and those who are swep...

In offering the American public a carefully studied outline of its national park system, I have two principal objects. The one is to describe and differentiate the national parks in a manner which will enable the reader to appreciate their importance, scope, meaning, beauty, manifold uses and enormous value to individual and nation. The other is to use these parks, in which Nature is writing in large plain lines the story of America's making, as examples illustrating the several kinds of s...

"The Book of the National Parks" by Robert Sterling Yard is a captivating exploration of America's natural wonders. Yard, a passionate advocate for conservation, eloquently describes the beauty and majesty of the national parks, highlighting their unique landscapes and diverse ecosystems. Through vivid imagery and insightful commentary, he invites readers to appreciate the importance of preserving these natural treasures for future generations. The book serves as both a guide and a celebra...