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The midwestern town of Middletown is the "first strike" of a new super bomb. However, instead of destroying the town, the attack rips a hole in the space-time continuum, sending the town and it's inhabitants to a distant Earth, cold and foreboding. The story of their struggle, survival and ultimate success in rekindling the planet and dealing with the people and aliens of the future, is the stuff of great science fiction. As you listen, see if you agree with the many who think this story was the origin of the Star Wars characters Chewbacca and Leia.

The story of Cyrano, his famous nose, and his undying love for the beautiful Roxanne evokes the spirit and panache of 17th century France.

Edmund Hillary - A Biography is the story of the New Zealand beekeeper who climbed Mount Everest. A man, who against expedition orders, drove his tractor to the South Pole; a man honored around the world for his pioneering climbs, yet who collapsed on more than one occasion on a mountain, and a man who gave so much to Nepal yet lost his family to its mountains.

The Architecture of Consciousness: Understanding the Philosophy and Legacy of Edmund Husserl explores one of the most profound and transformative figures in modern thought. Edmund Husserl, the founder of phenomenology, reshaped how we understand consciousness, perception, and reality itself. This book offers a clear and engaging journey through his major ideas—from intentionality and the phenomenological reduction to the lifeworld, intersubjectivity, and the crisis of modern science. Written in accessible language for readers of philosophy, psychology, and the humanities, The Architecture...

Other than boasting of having a thousand moons, this nasty planet could only brag of having the most numerous, vicious, mean, death-dealing set of animals ever encountered anywhere. The atmosphere was nice though if you didn't mind the screams of pain constantly in the air. And the most notorious space pirate in the universe has you captive there. Things are not looking good for Lance Kenniston and his Jovian sidekick at the moment.

In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.

Are you fascinated by science and discovery but prefer a fast, engaging read? "Edmond Halley: A Short Introduction to His Life and Legacy" gives you a clear and concise look at one of history’s most influential scientific minds—all in under an hour. This brief yet information-packed book introduces you to the life, discoveries, and enduring impact of Edmond Halley, the 17th-century English astronomer known worldwide for the comet that bears his name. Inside, you'll discover: • A compelling overview of Halley’s life, from his early education at Oxford to his prominent role in shaping...

This anthology of four short stories, serves as a sort of “greatest hits” from Edmond Hamilton, which includes a diverse lineup of stories. From the intimate, thought-provoking short story, Requiem, to the epic space opera Battle for the Stars. You will also find the odd story of Sunfire! and the classic Noir Detective/Sci-Fi hybrid, Door Into Infinity. Edmond Hamilton was a legend during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. His long line of fantastic stories and space operas in epic worlds began with The Monster God of Mamurth, which was published in the magazine Weird Tales in 1926.

As philosophy professor Taylor Carman explains in his helpful introduction, Edmund Husserl (1859-1938) was the founder of modern phenomenology, one of the most important and influential movements of the 20th century. Ideas, published in 1913 – its full title is Ideas for a Pure Phenomenology...

This remarkable poem, dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I, was Spenser's finest achievement. The first epic poem in modern English, The Faerie Queene combines dramatic narratives of chivalrous adventure with exquisite and picturesque episodes of pageantry. At the same time, Spenser is expounding a deeply-felt allegory of the eternal struggle between Truth and Error....

Edmond Moore Hamilton was a popular science-fiction authorduring the "Golden Age" of American science fiction."The Stars, My Brothers" is considered one of his best, and certainly most imaginative, stories. A spaceman is killed in space and frozen. He is left orbiting the space station where he was killed in the hope that a method will be found to bring him back to life. That day finally comes a hundred years later when he awakens to a very different world.

Welcome to a planet that boasts a thousand moons, yet its true claim to fame lies in its horrific wildlife—an array of vicious, deadly creatures like no other in the universe. The atmosphere is eerily pleasant, if you can overlook the constant cacophony of screams echoing through the air. To make matters worse, you find yourself at the mercy of the galaxys most infamous space pirate. Things arent looking great for Lance Kenniston and his Jovian sidekick right now. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

In this collection of classic science fiction tales you'll hear about a tribe that can turn hate into action, alien bombardments, naval actions, survival treks, rampant psionics and many other exciting concepts.

In a shocking twist, a nuclear war threatens to bring about the End of the World‚Aîyet not in the way anyone could have anticipated. Dive into this classic science fiction narrative from Galaxy Magazine, masterfully recounted by Mark Nelson.

From the depths of the cosmic void emerges an unstoppable horde, wielding Earths only hope‚Aîa man from a forgotten era! Dive into this thrilling tale from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy magazine, October 1956. - Summary by Original Gutenberg text.

Kirk had never laid eyes on the distant planet known as Earth, yet his squadron has been tasked with a critical mission‚Aîto prevent the outbreak of an all-out galactic war! Join us for an exhilarating journey through the cosmos as the stakes rise and the battle for survival begins. - Summary by Original Gutenberg text

The Great Lakes have claimed countless thousands of vessels over the course of history, but its biggest and most famous victim was the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship of its day to sail the Great Lakes and still the largest to lie below Lake Superior's murky depths. The giant ore freighter was intentionally built "within a foot of the maximum length allowed for passage through the soon-to-be completed Saint Lawrence Seaway."

Edmond Hamilton (1904 – 1977) was a remarkable author whose career took off as a prolific contributor to the legendary Weird Tales magazine. He is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the science fiction genre, with the first-ever hardcover collection of sci-fi stories being a compilation of his work. Alongside E.E. “Doc” Smith, he is credited with pioneering the Space Opera genre. Hamilton also made significant contributions to DC Comics, crafting captivating tales for iconic characters like Superman and Batman. Notably, he was married to fellow author Leigh Brackett. ...

Legion of Lazarus is a chilling sci-fi tale where criminals sentenced to death by "the Humane Penalty"—freezing in the vacuum of space—begin to return to life. As the mystery deepens, the story explores the dark consequences of immortality and unchecked power.