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Who better to narrate today's best science-fiction stories than today's favorite science-fiction stars? This exciting collection features many.

Brainology: The Curious Science of Our Minds is a fast‑moving popular science collection that takes you inside the most mysterious place you’ll ever live: your own brain. Why can pain feel unbearable even when tests show “nothing wrong”? How can a simple mirror calm phantom limb pain? What does neuroscience reveal about the interpreter’s brain when thoughts become speech in real time? Why do dark winters affect mood and sleep for some people but not others? Are smartphones and screen time really rewiring children’s brains — or are we worrying about the wrong things? Created ...

Here is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction short stories published in 2009 by current and emerging masters of the genre, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Erosion",l by Ian Creasey, a man tests the limits of his exo-suit prior to leaving a dying earth. In "As Women Fight", by Sara Genge, a hunter has no time to train for a fight to inhabit his wife's body in a society of body-switchers....

A short story about a fictional encounter with a southern California native American youth who travels to Arizona and encounters the Mojave tribe. He is seeking the blue turquoise gemstones which are highly prized by his tribe. He wants to impress his intended bride with a gift of these beautiful stones. We follow his travels and experience his trials along the way. A good story for adults and young readers as well.

A collection of twenty-four adventure, western and humor stories by the short story author John T. Watts. This is the first of two volumes. Volume II being comprised of different subjects and genres.

Take a look at the hiring process by way of each successive step needed to apply and interview for a job. Helpful advice is given for those persons who seek to avoid any chance whatsoever of being considered for a position. This 'tongue in cheek' look at the hiring process is meant to show the exact opposite point of view from what an applicant should actually do if they desire to be considered for a job. A great little article to give to your sons and daughters before beginning the job seeking process. A laugh out loud article, with a moral.

A man who has had more than enough, takes justice into his own hands.

This 8.327 word fantasy tale is about a 2nd crusade knight that winds up in the 21st century; landing on a horse ranch in the Malibu area. Join his perplexed state as he tries to make sense of this dilemma and his meeting with today's inhabitants.

In this short story of action packed pages, a business man loses his entire business to a criminal mobster. By accidental means he becomes able to seek revenge on not only this evil man but on others as well. A great tale of getting even.

A Disneyland security officer about to retire, experiences an unexpected jolt from the past.

This is a short story about finding a dragon lounging in your garage. The family is astounded when they find the dragon kicking back on their couch in the garage. The wife is miffed because the dragon has eaten all of her just planted flowers. Listen to the dragon as he describes how he came to be there, and witness his gift to them.

This short story is a recounting of how an eastern dude shows up in a western town, desiring that the local gunfighter educate him in the art of becoming a gunslinger. The resulting action is more than he bargained for.

A young boy while fishing in a saltwater bay has a special encounter with a remarkable fish.

Aloha Pools and Spas is more than just a pool company. With locations in Union City, TN, Jonesboro AR, Cap Girardeau MO, O'Fallon, IL and Marion IL, we are your pool/hot tub/swim spa/sauna/backyard paradise experts. With this podcast we hope to bring you information that will educate and entertain, with exciting guests from all over talking about building your perfect backyard get-a-way.

High school librarians John and Rachel chat about books and news from the library at White House High School in White House, Tennessee. Join in for conversations about current happenings and young adult literature.

This is a short story that tells about a young commoner slays an evil knight and secretly takes on the role of knight. He is joined by a very unlikely serf who squires him. Their travels and support of the downtrodden lead to an eventual abandoning of the false knight persona. The outcome of their adventure is quite satisfying.

In this short story, a western cowpoke is willed a gold mine and is followed by outlaws determined to find it and kill him. He is wounded in a gun battle and fights for his life in this first person account of the ensuing chase and encounter . Lots of detail and lots of action. 4,875 words long.

In this short story we become as excited as the fourteen year old boy that is given an opportunity to learn about and actually drive an old Shay locomotive from the early 1900's. Learn the basic manner to fire up and run a steam locomotive as you stand with him while the engineer and fireman coach him in what he has to do to get it ready to run. Feel his excitement as he actually opens the throttle and feels the locomotive begin to travel down the tracks to an old gold mine.

In this short story, a small mouse learns to read. He becomes proficient at using a school computer at night. He begins dialoging with the students in the middle school. The result of his contact provides a heartwarming conclusion to the story. a great story for kids of all ages.

This is a short story about a couple who, while camping near Julian in southern California, find a strange pup, abandoned and starving. They take it home and raise it to full grown; the strange part is that no-one knows just what it is. The one speculation that seems to be closest claims that it is actually a Chubrecabra; a feared demon of the desert, according to the latino community. I leave it up to you to decide. Enjoy the tale.