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16 revealing stories about the human brain Ever wondered how Scandinavians cope with 24-hour darkness, why we feel pain – or whether smartphones really make children stupid? Have you heard about the US Army's research into supercharging minds? You need some Brainology. Written for Wellcome, the health charity, these stories follow doctors as they solve the puzzle of our emotions, nerves and behaviour. Discover fascinating and intriguing stories from the world of science. Contents Ouch! The science of pain - John Walsh Why doctors are reclaiming LSD and ecstasy - Sam Wong Inside the mind ...

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 short story about magic and mystery. After the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of March, 2011, a gold broach is found entangled in debris washed to the American shore in 2013. The broach carries a mysterious kanji message that portends unusual happenings for the finder. Travel with him as he seeks to find the owner of the valuable and mysterious piece of Asian jewelry, and experience his disbelief at what happens.

A bounty hunter enters a small town saloon and engages in a dart game. His quarry becomes a victim of the dart game as his identity is accidentally revealed.

A humorous look at a man who is announcing a baseball game for the first time.

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.

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.

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.

This is a short story where a young woman working with sea animals is mysteriously contacted by a dolphin that tells her she is to be a conduit for messages from some mysterious beings that live beneath the sea. Her role is a secret one, and eventually she is able to communicate with the Monitors directly. The messages she passes deal with scientists who wish to know more about the Monitors; something they don't want to happen. Follow her through several years of her life, as she deals with the burden of being the only person who knows her secret.

In this short story a puzzle box willed to a woman from her seafaring grandfather is stolen during a burglary. Seen on TV the box is pursued by the previous owner. Her quest to reclaim it and find out what it contains results in a truly unexpected outcome.

A Civil War pistol is used well and passed on through the generations.

A story about two east coast college graduates who through interesting circumstances join forces and travel west, becoming both successful businessmen and town marshals.

In this short story about a couple who are photographing the wilds of northern California when they discover a landslide that killed a mother and buried her child. The especially interesting thing is that the mother was a sasquatch and the child survived, to be raised in secret by the couple. Enjoy their many unusual times trying to be good parents to a wild child.