"Transient" by Ward Moore is a captivating exploration of the human condition in a world of impermanence and transience. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, the novel delves into the lives of individuals grappling with the fleeting nature of existence.Through a series of interconnected narratives, Moore paints a rich tapestry of human experiences, from fleeting moments of joy and connection to the profound sense of loss and longing that accompanies inevitable ch...

Greener Than You Think by Ward Moore.

Ward Moore's classic novel "Greener Than You Think" posits a world with Bermuda grass running out of control -- choking out every other plant and destroying the food supply of animals and humanity alike. Greener Than You Think is a satire rather than an adventure story. One plant (a Bermuda grass treated with a special growth chemical) slowly spreads across California and beyond, swallowing cities and making vast tracks of land uninhabitable. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restore...

Two D.C. politicians discover an Appalachian man who may know the secret to immortality in this satirical science fiction fantasy classic.A United States veteran's pension of $11 a month seems highly unusual. Congressman Tully Weathernox believes the man should be earning more after serving his country. Congresswoman Lucinda Rose Habersham thinks he's a fraud leeching off the government. What kind of name is Isachar Joyleg anyway?Determined to uncover the t...

Do remember reading a panic-mongering news story a while back about genetically engineered “Frankengrass” “escaping” from the golf course where it had been planted? That news story was foreshadowed decades previously in the form of prophetic fiction wherein a pushy salesman, a cash-strapped scientist, and a clump of crabgrass accidentally merge forces with apocalyptic consequences. A triple-genre combo of science fiction, horror, and satire, Greener Than You Think is a forgotten classic th...

In "Greener Than You Think," Ward Moore likely presents a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of human actions on the environment. The narrative may revolve around the discovery of a new substance or technology that promises to enhance plant growth and agricultural productivity. However, as the substance is deployed on a large scale, it leads to unforeseen and catastrophic ecological consequences, such as the rapid spread of uncontrollable plant life.As the story unfolds, rea...

An interesting novel based on the idea and in the world where the South won the American Civil War and how America would look and how this affects the rest of the world. (Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

A Visit from St. Nicholas", more commonly known as "The Night Before Christmas" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" from its first line, is a poem first published anonymously in 1823 and later attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, who claimed authorship in 1837.The poem has been called "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American" and is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today. It has had a massive impa...

Six Award-Winning Authors have contributed new stories to A Timeless Romance Anthology: Old West Collection. Readers will love this collection of six historical western novellas, all with one thing in common: Romance.In Break a Leg, a charming story by two-time Rita Award winner Carla Kelly, hospital steward Colm Callahan is ready to move away from army life at Fort Laramie. His only regret is leaving behind exotic Ozzie Washington, easily the prettiest woman on t...

Dragons have inflamed our hearts and imagination for centuries, making them some of our most enduring heroes and villains. Who hasn’t dreamed of finding a dragon’s hoard and matching wits with the fantastical creature with everything on the line? These seventeen stories will delight and entertain you for hours. Included in this anthology are Nisi Shawl, Edith Nesbit, Naomi Kritzer, Rebecca Mcfarland Kyle, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley, Kenneth Grahame, Sarina Dorie, Misty Massey, John Teehan, Gerr...

Bring the Jubilee, by Ward Moore, is a 1953 novel of alternate history. The point of divergence occurs when the Confederate States of America wins the Battle of Gettysburg and subsequently declares victory in the American Civil War. Includes an introduction by John Betancourt."An important original work... richly and realistically imagined." —Galaxy Science Fiction.

In "Bring the Jubilee," Moore presents a world where the Confederate States won the American Civil War, altering the course of history. The novel is set in a timeline where the South emerged victorious, leading to a vastly different United States. The protagonist, Hodge Backmaker, explores this alternate reality and its implications, reflecting on the consequences of historical events and the concept of "what if."Moore's writing style in "Bring the Jubilee" is characterized by its introspe...