By the time my papers had been located and the form filled and stamped by the jury and my luggage had been found and loaded on a three-wheeled cart, Joe's sun was setting. A guard who talked enough to reveal that his name was Smith guided me through the stifling streets. Already the dark nebula was visible and thunderclouds on the horizon added to the possibility that the sky was having convulsions.Smith helped me pull the cart up a ramp to the planked walk of the outer wall. Guard...

Stopover Planet by Robert E. Gilbert.

Strange and terrible noises were bellowing from a large hollow log. Could it be Dinosaurs, or Dragons, or Monsters, or could it be something quite unexpected?The Beresa series of books are pleasant children’s stories about interesting Australian animals written in easy-to-read poem form, and delightfully illustrated with photos of the animals in each story. These positive stories are specifically crafted to help early readers (aged 4 to 8), but can be enjoyed by all ages.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos and beyond with "Amazing Tales Volume 66", a mesmerizing science fiction anthology offering unparalleled expedition. This collection is more than just a book—it's a portal to the boundless realms of the imagination, where every page offers a new world to explore and a new story to unravel. In "Sargasso of Lost Starships", prepare yourself for a riveting space opera. Captain Basil Donovan is not only battling formidable cosmic threats bu...

This week, we have original tales from Veronica Leigh (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Phyllis Ann Karr, plus great modern tales from Simon Wood (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman) and Norman Spinrad. Plus the usual range of classics which you (hopefully) haven’t seen before. Good stuff!

When Mary Todd meets Abraham Lincoln in Springfield in the winter of 1840, he is on no one's shortlist to be president. Rough and reticent, he's a country lawyer lacking money and manners, living above a dry goods shop, but with a gift for oratory. Mary, a quick, self-possessed debutante with a tireless interest in debates and elections, at first finds him an enigma. "I can only hope," she tells his roommate, the handsome, charming Joshua Speed, "that his waters being so very still, they a...

Adam must analyze an artefact for his company. He finds video-footage of an alien culture on this artefact and sends the footage to his company to show the advanced civilization that humanity may learn from and improve technology.His company then trashes him for being a fraud, for having delivered a hoax video.Adam then must fight hard through a court trial to get his reputation and his job back.

These days, even a preschooler's bedtime can be rushed and tense after a busy day of classes, playdates, and increasing screen time. "Winding down" has become more difficult for everyone in the family. Read Me to Sleep stories are designed to soothe the child and the adult, with calming text and prompts that effortlessly encourage both reader and listener to breathe deep and dream. The first story, Let's Go to Sleep, is a journey throughmagical Forest of Dreams, ...

Contains the unabridged audiobook and an educational audio guide.The ‘Educational Editions’ from Naxos AudioBooks allow listeners to enjoy important works of fiction and learn about their key elements. Each ‘Educational Edition’ combines the unabridged audiobook with an indispensable audio guide that gives background and author detail and explores the book’s themes, structure, key passages and critical perspectives stimulating content for students and keen listeners wishing to discover mor...

Experience the wonderment of Christmas with this endearing collection of original stories.Even though he’s got 3.5 million copies of books in print, Pastor Robert Morgan writes only one short fiction story each year—an original work he shares with his church on Christmas Eve. Now with a fresh new cover and six new stories, the entire collection of twelve is available in this beautiful volume. Beginning is a foreword by David Jeremiah, followed by adventures that ev...

From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a women’s asylum in the nineteenth century, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the worldIn this harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr. Silas Weir, “Father of Gyno-Psychiatry,” as he ascends from professional anonymity to national renown. Humiliated by a procedure gone terribly wrong, Weir is forced to take a position at t...