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Written by one of the pioneers of science fiction, this work delves into the transformative power of atomic science, examining its implications for humanity's future. Campbell presents a compelling narrative that blends scientific speculation with philosophical inquiry, raising thought-provoking questions about progress, responsibility, and the ethics of harnessing such immense energy.

Harmon Waite has been tricked by the devil and fed to a dragon - twice! The first time, he got away by putting out the dragon’s left eye with his living sword Yeshu’a. The second time, Harmon Waite is up against a planet-wide sandstorm, a lost civilization deep underground, acid-spitting white worms, and of course, a big, bad one-eyed, majorly pissed-off dragon. That’s just the first half of his hero’s journey.

Donielle Owens, Ethan Johns, and Fielding Campbell sit down and casually chat about a variety of random topics. From silly debates to funny personal stories, they aim to entertain and make you laugh. With playful banter and unexpected tangents, their conversation creates a lighthearted, fun atmosphere designed to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face.

The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell is a visionary science fiction story exploring the ultimate fate of humanity and artificial intelligence. As Earth faces an existential threat from alien invaders, advanced machines, originally created by humans, evolve beyond their creators. In a desperate battle for survival, these machines develop new forms of intelligence, surpassing human capabilities. The story questions the nature of progress, the role of humanity in the future, and whether organic life is the pinnacle of evolution.

"Islands of Space" is a science fiction novel generally credited with introducing the concepts of hyperspace and the warp drive to science fiction. The novel concerns the adventures of a trio of heroes, Arcot, Morey and Wade... "As Earth's faster-than-light spaceship hung in the void between galaxies, Arcot, Wade, Morey and Fuller could see below them, like a vast shining horizon, the mass of stars that formed their own island universe.

In this volume, you will find three of Campbell’s classic novellas. The first is The Voice of the Void, which is the shortest of the three, and is a story of cosmic horror about a space crew that hears a “voice,” which threatens their very sanity. They must decide whether they should embrace, or escape this mysterious voice. The second story is When the Atoms Failed, which is set in a world where atomic power drives the majority of machinery.

Death is an angel. His left hand gives life. His right hand has no mercy. Harmon Waite and his team spring Satan’s trap and end up pitted against an entire world’s black magic. Can they survive evil sorcerers, hordes of hungry dragons, a monster raptor stampede, and an overprotective goddess - in addition to the schemes of fallen angels? Even if they manage to win out against a planet that wants to kill them, will they be able to return to Earth, or are they stranded on this strange and perilous world for the rest of their lives?

Harmon Waite has returned from exile on another world to confront multiple threats. Terror upon terror created by the fallen archangel Asmodeus for the end-of-days have been unleashed by that dark one’s final fall. Even with the help of his fellow Nephilim, will Harmon be able to stop the destruction raining down on his hometown?

A powerful story of love, loss, and redemption. The slow fall from grace. The search for spirit. A journey back to light. A Week of Years takes listeners on a poetry-driven excursion into a young man's soul. Divided into seven days, each day serves as a life chapter. The author captures the pain of love lost and the struggle to find purpose and meaning beyond the end of innocence. A deeply personal journal, encompassed and enhanced by poetry that dances intimately with life’s many faces.

Interviews with veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers about topics related to beef cattle production in Canada

Chaos separates a piece of himself and, with certain mad glee, molds a charmingly deadly little girl to twist their minds as she follows her inevitable path toward the destruction of Harmon Waite and his friends. In the midst of that madness, the Antichrist, boasting "god level" power-ups, shows up for a showdown.

Are you ready to be scared? Sixteen terror tales are awaiting you! Tales of monsters, murderers, vampires, zombies, and so much more! Listening to these stories alone can be hazardous to your health!

Nineteen terrifying stories of Valentine's Day, dangers in the woods, snake ladies, evil clowns, and summer camp killers all await you in this fourth bone-chilling installment of bite sized terror....

Life on the streets of London’s East End in 1921 presents thirteen-year-old Malcolm Roberts with a daunting array of challenges. Trying to stand up to bullies is hard enough. And pluck can backfire. While trailing some suspicious youths in Whitechapel, he stumbles upon a back-alley plot to purge Limehouse of its Chinese inhabitants. Malcolm cannot imagine what he could do about it. Like most of his schoolmates, he is tempted to lose himself in play and books. But his home life has changed. His mother is two years in the grave and his father fights an ongoing battle with shell shock and ...

The 2016 presidential election was unlike any other in recent memory, and Donald Trump was an entirely different kind of candidate than voters were used to seeing. He was the first true outsider to win the White House in over a century and the wealthiest populist in American history. John L. Campbell contextualizes Donald Trump's success by focusing on the long-developing economic, racial, ideological, and political shifts that enabled Trump to win the White House. Campbell argues that Trump's rise to power was the culmination of a half-century of deep, slow-moving change in America.

Chaos separates a piece of himself and, with certain mad glee, molds a charmingly deadly little girl to twist their minds as she follows her inevitable path toward the destruction of Harmon Waite and his friends. In the midst of that madness, the Antichrist, boasting "god level" power-ups, shows up for a showdown.

He who would be king of the world. One of young Tom Horn’s earliest talents is the ability to mesmerize folk. When he takes to the airwaves as a talk radio host, the world turns on his word. Harmon Waite has always been a resourceful hero, but he and his team are up against the wrong enemy this time - and the end is closing in.

Is an entertaining memoir about learning the window cleaning trade with no training over 28 years. Through the different trial and errors of various aspects of residential window cleaning, window cleaning lessons were learned in a humorous and adventurous way. In turn many lessons in Life were also learned.

Can Harmon Waite survive goddess-level manipulations and the warlike old gods, or is he condemned to end his days in the lost realms? Meanwhile, Harmon's family and friends are under assault by the fallen and their creations, as well as one sentient monster bent on the destruction of the entire universe. It will take more than miracles for our heroes to survive.

Join the legendary scientific trio of Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they embark on a thrilling intergalactic quest against the most merciless aliens in the cosmos. Racing through countless worlds, they uncover hidden secrets and transform them into powerful weapons to defend Earth and its allies. Yet, as the ferocious Thessian enemy grows stronger, colossal space battles become mere skirmishes in an all-out galactic war. Can the Earth team unleash enough energy to halt the advance of these invincible foes, or will the universe itself be consumed in one final explosive showdown?