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In a world where ambition knows no bounds, Sub-Archivist Clarey is determined to rise above the ordinary. But her quest for elevation takes an unexpected turn straight out of the tri-di dramas she’s grown up watching. Will she find a way to soar, or will her dreams remain grounded?

Dive into The Skylark of Valeron, the thrilling third installment of E.E. ‘Doc’ Smiths legendary Skylark trilogy. In this gripping tale, DuQuesne rises to power as the ruthless Master of Earth, forcing the heroic Seatons and Cranes to escape into the perilous realm of the fourth dimension. Here, they face pure intellectual beings that can dematerialize them at will, confronting a reality where no one has ever returned. If youve ever been curious about what it means to navigate an extra-dimensional world, Doc Smith paints this journey in vivid and exhilarating detail. Originally ...

We are a people of stories. We use them to entertain, to teach, and to instruct. Sometimes they warn us of the dangers of wandering too far into the woods, or they can be a detailed story to explain how magnificent landscapes came to be. Story has always been the way we pass time, the way we connect to each other, and most importantly, how we promote our values. Parables, especially, have a dual purpose. Not only do they keep us entertained, but they also make a point. Consider Aesop’s fables—tales of talking animals who learn valuable life lessons.

Join the Vortex Blaster, the brilliant hero created by Doc Smith, as he faces new challenges in a world threatened by atomic vortices. With his extraordinary computing mind and unwavering courage, hes ready to take on even greater heroics. This gripping pulp science fiction thriller, originally published in 1942 in Astounding Stories, promises an exhilarating ride! (Summary by phil c)

In a galaxy ravaged by chaotic and deadly Atomic Vortices, civilization teeters on the brink of destruction. Despite the valiant efforts of the lensmen, these uncontrollable forces wreak havoc across every human planet. When one such vortex obliterates the home and family of the brilliant atomic physicist known as Storm Cloud, he is propelled into a relentless battle against these monstrous phenomena. Witness the rise of Storm Cloud as he becomes THE Vortex Blaster, determined to confront the horrors that have shattered his world. (Summary by book cover and Phil Chenevert)

Bringing Evelyn E. Smith’s public domain works to life again, after a publication lapse of nearly three quarters of a century, has been a passion project for us. The satire and symbolism of her work is as relevant today as when these tales were written, in the latter decade of the 1950’s. Then, her stories and novellas were categorized as futuristic fantasy (or gothic romance, in some cases) for a relatively small market. One senses in her writing that Ms. Smith was creating her fiction more to amuse herself than to leave any lasting legacy — though she most certainly did so.

Socrates, perhaps the most famous philosopher of the ancient world, left no writings. The method of philosophical investigation for which he is celebrated has come down to us in the form of dialogues, composed by his student, Plato. The four dialogues in this collection are known by the names of the chief characters in each: Lysis, Charmides, Laches, and Euthyphro. As they fall into a more or less natural group due to the fact that each one deals with a single ethical abstract—friendship, temperance, courage, and piety, respectively—they have been renamed based on their subjects.

A son of poor Jamaican immigrants who grew up in Depression-era Harlem, Harry Belafonte became the first Black performer to gain artistic control over the representation of African Americans in commercial television and film.

If a story has magical creatures or a fairy princess, you're listening to folklore. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the magic of fairy tales, fables, and folk tales.

To make a book, you first start with an idea. What comes next? Listen to find out how books are made.

"Lord Tedric" was a smith (both blacksmith and whitesmith) residing in a small town near a castle in a situation approximately equivalent to England of the 1200s. He received instruction in advanced metallurgy from a time-traveler that wanted to change the situation in his own time by modifying certain events of the past. From this instruction he was able to build better suits of armor and help defeat the villains of the piece... in this case, the villain is Time itself, and its immutability; but as always Tedric and Skandos One come up with a great idea and distraction: a naked woman.

"The Skylark of Space" by E. E.Smith was written between 1915 and 1921 while Smith was working on his doctorate. Though the original idea for the novel was Smith's, he co-wrote the first part of the novel with Lee Hawkins Garby. The novel is considered to be one of the earliest works of interstellar travel and the first example of space opera... Close your eyes, prick up your ears and enjoy.

If the book tells a true story, you're listening to nonfiction. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you get the facts on nonfiction.

Street signs, menus, game directions - words are everywhere! Where else do you put your reading skills to use? Listen to this book to find out.

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

This audiobook provides some helpful information on paranoia.

Robot Nemesis by Edward Elmer Smith, Ph.D., is a thrilling early science fiction adventure of man versus machine. Set in the aftermath of interplanetary war, humanity faces a terrifying new threat from its own creations—relentless, intelligent robots bent on destruction.

Step into a world where fate and courage collide in Lord Tedric by E. E. Smith, a gripping mid-20th-century science fiction adventure. Blending the intrigue of time travel, the weight of destiny, and the drama of epic heroism, this classic tale explores the rise of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary events that will shape the course of his world.

If a boy flies or a dog goes to school, you're enjoying fiction. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the make believe of fiction.

You know libraries are full of books. But what else do they have to offer? Listen to this book to find out!