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This meticulously edited Sci-Fi Collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon Off on a Comet H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac Gustavus W. Pope: Journey to Mars Journey to Venus David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon Stanley G. Weinbaum: A Martian Odyssey Valley of Dreams H. Beam Piper: The Terro-Human Future History Series: Uller Uprising Four-Day Planet The Cosmic Computer Space Viking The Return Omnilingual The Edge of the Knife The Keeper Graveyard of Dreams Ministry of Disturbance Oomphel in the Sky A Slave is a Slave Naudsonce Little Fuzzy Philip K. Dick: Second Variety The Variable Man Adjustment Team The Hanging Stranger The Eyes Have It The Skull Mr. Spaceship E. E. "Doc" Smith: Triplanetary First Lensman Galactic Patrol Second Stage Lensmen The Vortex Blaster or, Masters of the Vortex The Skylark of Space Skylark Three Spacehounds of IPC The Galaxy Primes Subspace Survivors Imperial Stars Masters of Space Murray Leinster: Murder Madness The Wailing Asteroid The Forgotten Planet Creatures of the Abyss Operation Terror The Pirates of Ersatz The Fifth-Dimension Catapult The Fifth-Dimension Tube (Sequel) Fritz Leiber: The Big Time The Creature from Cleveland Depths The Night of the Long Knives A Hitch in Space A Pail of Air The Moon is Green Richard Stockham: Perchance to Dream Irving E. Cox: The Guardians Frederik Pohl: Search the Sky Edwin Lester Arnold: Gulliver of Mars John Jacob Astor: A Journey to Other Worlds

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this unique and meticulously edited SF time travel collection:_x000D_ H. G. Wells:_x000D_ The Time Machine_x000D_ Ayn Rand:_x000D_ Anthem_x000D_ Mark Twain:_x000D_ A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur''s Court_x000D_ H. Beam Piper:_x000D_ Flight from Tomorrow_x000D_ Philip K. Dick:_x000D_ The Skull_x000D_ The Variable Man_x000D_ Fritz Leiber:_x000D_ The Big Time_x000D_ Andre Norton:_x000D_ Key Out of Time_x000D_ The Time Traders_x000D_ The Defiant Agents_x000D_ Lester Del Rey:_x000D_ Pursuit_x000D_ ...And It Comes Out Here_x000D_ August Derleth:_x000D_ A Traveler in Time_x000D_ Frederik Pohl:_x000D_ The Tunnel Under the World_x000D_ The Day of the Boomer Dukes

This guard smelled trouble and it could be counted on to come—for a nose for trouble was one of the many talents bred here! A classic novella about the future of law enforcement by Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Frederik Pohl.

After space, there was always one more river to cross . . . the far side of hatred and murder!

Our 57th issue opens with an original tale by Mark Thielman, courtesy of acquiring editor Michael Bracken. It does triple-duty as a crime story, a science fiction story, and a dystopian story. All with a great punch. As for our other acquiring editors—Barb Goffman has selected a great tale by Dee Long, and (not to be outdone) Cynthia Ward has a real winner from Chris Willrich. We will have a contribution from Darrell Schweitzer next issue. As if that’s not enough (when is it ever for the Black Cat?), we have gone back to the pulp era for historical mystery novels by Harold Bindloss and Nicholas Carter, and uncovered some classic short science fiction by Damon Knight, Frederik Pohl, and Jerry Shelton. Rounding things out is a rare historical Lost Race fantasy by Crittenden Marriott set in the always-spooky Sargasso Sea. In coming weeks, expect to see more fun, with ghosts & goblins & things that go bump in the night — climaxing with a Halloween Spooktacular issue. Don’t miss it! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Future Tense,” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “Mystery Map,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Fool’s Gold,” by Dee Long [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “The Man Who Measured the Wind,” by Harold Lamb [novella] The Intriguers, by Harold Bindloss [novel] Nick Carter Rescues a Daughter, by Nicholas Carter [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “Future Tense,” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Wizard of the Old School,” by Chris Willrich [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Definition,” by Damon Knight [short story] “A Hitch In Time,” by Frederik Pohl [short story] “You Are Forbidden!” by Jerry Shelton [short story] The Isle of Dead Ships, by Crittenden Marriott [novel]

SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection stands as a monumental anthology, embracing a vast array of themes such as exploration, the human condition, and the endless possibilities of science and technology. It unites a remarkable spectrum of literary styles, from the pioneering works of Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells to the modern musings of Philip K. Dick and Kurt Vonnegut. Within its pages, readers will find a rich tapestry of speculative thought, ranging from the utopian visions of Edward Bellamy to the dystopian warnings of Ayn Rand, showcasing the evolution of the genre and its profound impact on contemporary literature. Notably, the collection doesnt shy away from the obscure or the avant-garde, offering pieces that have defined and expanded the boundaries of the science fiction genre. The authors represented in this anthology come from diverse backgrounds, each contributing their unique voice to the grand choir of speculative fiction. From the scientific romances of Jules Verne to the cosmic adventures of E. E. ''Doc'' Smith, the collection spans over two centuries of literary history, embodying key cultural and literary movements such as Romanticism, Modernism, and the Golden Age of Science Fiction. These authors, many of whom were pioneers in their own right, have collectively influenced generations and helped to shape the trajectory of science fiction as a serious literary endeavor, making it a reflective mirror of humanity''s greatest hopes, fears, and philosophical inquiries. SF UNIVERSE - The Ultimate Collection is an indispensable treasure trove for enthusiasts and scholars alike, presenting a unique opportunity to explore the myriad worlds of science fiction. Readers are invited to embark on a journey through time and space, to engage with the works of giants upon whose shoulders the genre stands. This anthology does not merely offer stories; it provides a panoramic vista of humanity''s greatest imaginative achievements, encouraging a deeper understanding of our sociopolitical landscapes and the human psyche. Whether a long-standing aficionado or a curious newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire, making it an essential addition to any literary library.

Musaicum Books presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine Ayn Rand: Anthem Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur''s Court H. Beam Piper: Flight from Tomorrow Philip K. Dick: The Skull The Variable Man Fritz Leiber: The Big Time Andre Norton: Key Out of Time The Time Traders The Defiant Agents Lester Del Rey: Pursuit ...And It Comes Out Here August Derleth: A Traveler in Time Frederik Pohl: The Tunnel Under the World The Day of the Boomer Dukes

Thomas Wills is a claims adjuster. That doesn''t sound like much, but the insurance company he works for rules the world with an Iron fist. Thomas Wills believes he is working for the greatest company in the history of mankind. But when he meets Rena dell''Angela he learns that everything is not as it seems. His company enforces complete compliance to their rules with a deep freeze vault that anyone who violates their rules is imprisoned in. Once he learns the truth he must decide what to do about it.

The kingdom of Ile-Rien is in peril, menaced by magical threats and court intrigue. As the weak King Roland, misled by treacherous companions, rules the country, only his ruthless mother, the Dowager Queen Ravenna, truly guards the safety of the realm. But now Urbain Grandier, the dark master of scientific sorcery, has arrived to plot against the throne and Kade, bastard sister of the king, has appeared unexpectedly at court. The illegitimate daughter of the old king and the Queen of Air and Darkness herself, Kade''s true goals are cloaked in mystery. Is she in league with the wizard Grandier? Or is she laying claim to the throne? It falls to Thomas Boniface, Captain of the Queen''s Guard and Ravenna''s former lover, to sort out who is friend and who is foe in a deadly game to keep the Dowager Queen and the kingdom she loves from harm.Martha Wells was born in 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Anthropology. Her first novel, The Element of Fire, was published by Tor in hardcover in July 1993 and was a finalist for the 1993 Compton Crook/Stephen Tall Award and a runner-up for the 1994 Crawford Award. The French edition, Le feu primordial, was a 2003 Imaginales Award nominee. Her second novel for Tor, City of Bones, was a 1995 hardcover and June 1996 paperback release. Both novels were on the Locus recommended reading lists. Her third novel The Death of the Necromancer (Avon Eos) was a 1998 Nebula Award Nominee and the French edition was a 2002 Imaginales Award nominee. Her fourth novel Wheel of the Infinite (HarperCollins Eos) was a 2000 hardcover and 2001 December paperback release. The Wizard Hunters (HarperCollins Eos/May 2003) was the first book in a fantasy trilogy taking place in the world of Ile-Rien from The Element of Fire and The Death of the Necromancer. The second book in that trilogy is The Ships of Air (HarperCollins Eos/July 2004) and the third is The Gate of Gods, released in November 2005. She also has a media tie-in novel, Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary, released in March 2006. She has had short stories published in Realms of Fantasy, Black Gate, Lone Star Stories, and the Tsunami Relief anthology Elemental, and has essays in the non-fiction anthologies Farscape Forever and Mapping the World of Harry Potter (BenBella Books, 2005). Her books have been published in eight languages, including French, Spanish, German, Russian, Italian, Polish, and Dutch.

Although skeptics claim that the "Necronomicon" is a fantastic tome created by H.P. Lovecraft, true seekers into the esoteric mysteries of the world know the truth: the "Necronomicon" is the blasphemous tome of forbidden knowledge written by the mad Arab, Abdul Alhazred. Even today, after attempts over the centuries to destroy any and all copies in any language, some few copies still exist, secreted away. Within this book you will find stories about the "Necronomicon," different versions of the "Necronomicon," and two essays on this blasphemous tome. Now you too may learn the true lore of Abdul Alhazred.

A delightful time travel romp. What happens when a bored criminal from the future returns to a more exciting time in the past? Foraminifera 9-Hart Bailey''s Beam is about to find out. He''s gathered a cache of high-tech weapons to take back in time with him, with the intention of teaming up with the legendary New York Mafia. Upon arriving in our time he meets a street gang named The Boomer Dukes and he asks them to "take me to your Mafia." From there nothing goes as planned.

He gave me information before he died, and I had no trouble locating the spot I wanted. I waited till dark before landing a few hundred yards from the war-dome. Then I hid my space-drive suit in a cluster of ancient trees and walked into the building that housed the most murderous weapon of all time. The sentry challenged me, of course, but I was ready for him. After a quick look at my stolen credentials he sheathed his ray pistol.

The Syndic: A future North America is divided between rival criminal gangs the Syndic on the East Coast and the Mob in Chicago, who have driven the federal government into exile in Iceland, Ireland and other North Atlantic islands. Life has more or less returned to normal in Syndic territory – as long as protection money is paid on time. The rest of the world has collapsed into either peasant life or tribalism. Wolfbane: This science fiction novel takes place in the year 2203. A rogue planet, populated by strange machines known as Pyramids, has stolen the Earth from the Solar system, taking it off into interstellar space. The global population has crashed to a hundred million, due largely to the radical climate changes that followed the arrival of the alien planet. Most of the surviving humans are ''Citizens,'' passive people living lives bound up with elaborate social rituals, various styles of meditation, and carefully prescribed selflessness.

Stiller Donner Die Supermächte der Erde, USA, Europa und China, sind dabei, ihre Einflusssphären zu arrondieren. Dazu haben sie eine besondere Eingreiftruppe gegründet und sie mit der Waffe „Stiller Donner“ ausgerüstet, die in der Lage ist, ganze Länder mittels eines elektromagnetischen Pulses elektronisch blind zu machen – Computer, Waffensysteme, Herzschrittmacher sind danach nichts als Schrott. Das Echo des Stillen Donners hallt durch die Galaxis und macht eine außerirdische Zivilisation auf die Menschheit aufmerksam, die den Frieden im Universum wahren will. Sie setzen eine Vernichtungsaktion gegen die jungen Wilden in Gang ...

Aufbruch ins Ungewisse Gateway: Ein Asteroid, der in einem exzentrischen Orbit um die Sonne entdeckt wird. Von außen ein verkohlter Materieklumpen, von innen das Tor zum Universum: Gateway ist die Hinterlassenschaft, der Hitschi, einer außerirdischen Zivilisation, die vor langer Zeit ausgestorben ist. Gateway diente als Weltraumbahnhof und ist voller Schiffe, die darauf programmiert sind, mit Überlichtgeschwindigkeit in die entlegensten Winkel der Universums zu fliegen. Das Ganze hat nur einen Haken: Die Piloten wissen nicht, wo ihre Reise enden wird ...

Continúa la exitosa «Saga de los Heechee» con una verdadera obra de culto entre los aficionados a la ciencia ficción con la que el autor obtuvo los premios Hugo, Nebula, Locus y John W. Campbell Memorial. Robinette Broadhead, el héroe protagonista de Pórtico, financia en esta novela una expedición a la Fábrica Alimentaria, una nave Heechee que vaga perdida por el espacio y es capaz de tratar los elementos básicos que conforman el universo para transformarlos en cantidades ingentes de alimentos. Con esta expedición, Broadhead podría acabar con el hambre en el mundo y, de paso, hacerse inmensamente rico, pero su mayor preocupación es encontrar a su esposa, desaparecida en un agujero negro en el transcurso de una misión científica.

Una colección de cuentos y viñetas que narra el descubrimiento y la exploración de los artefactos Heechee por parte de la humanidad y que sirve de complemento a la Saga Heechee Una verdadera obra de culto de la ciencia ficción, con la que el autor obtuvo los premios Hugo, Nebula, Locus y John W. Campbell Memorial. Los Heechee eran quizás el mayor y más tentador misterio que la raza humana había conocido jamás. Los primeros artefactos Heechee fueron descubiertos en Venus, y al principio no fueron tratados más que como costosos souvenirs y curiosidades para los turistas de la Tierra y Marte. Pero cuando se descubrió un asteroide repleto de naves espaciales autopilotadas, el universo Heechee se abrió de par en par, dando origen a la Corporación y aportando riquezas incalculables a los aventureros que arriesgaron todo para ver adónde les llevaban esas naves espaciales Heechee. Muchos de aquellos valientes nunca regresaron. Los que lo hicieron trajeron maravillas tecnológicas que transformaron la vida en la Tierra, pero de los propios Heechee no había ni rastro... Los exploradores de Pórtico, profusamente ilustrado por el artista Frank Kelly Freas, presenta los relatos de aquellos peligrosos viajes y maravillosos descubrimientos, cuando aquellos intrépidos pioneros siguieron el rastro de los escurridizos Heechee y cambiaron para siempre el curso de la historia de la humanidad.

A dozen sci-fi stories from some of the finest authors in pulp. The Best of Galaxy Volume Six includes: PYTHIAS by Frederik Pohl, A TOUCH OF E FLAT by Joe Gibson, OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS by William Tenn, THE BUSINESS, AS USUAL by Jack Sharkey, THE MERCHANTS OF VENUS by A.H. Phelps, Jr., THE DEFENDERS by Philip K. Dick and more.

Robinette Broadhead is now a computer-stored intelligence. Many others have joined him in this state and they find the normal humans to be impossibly slow and ponderous. A watch is being kept on the area of space from which the Assassins are known to originate. The Assassins purpose seems to be to wipe out intelligent life wherever they find it.

Steve Ryeland est un Risque : il porte un collier d''acier renfermant une charge explosive. Tel est le prix à payer pour son crime. Quel crime ? Seuls lui reviennent quelques souvenirs torturants. Serait-il un homme truqué ? Pourtant le Planificateur lui confie une tâche cruciale. On a découvert, au-delà du système solaire, d''étranges coraux où des animaux pacifiques se déplacent sans effort apparent. Cette propulsion sans réaction permettrait aux hommes de coloniser les Récifs de l''espace. A Ryeland d''en découvrir le principe. Mais faut-il ouvrir aux forces du Plan le chemin des étoiles ? Ryeland hésite. Il ne voudrait pas risquer la Banque des Corps, où les rebelles sont mutilés pour rénover les organismes utiles. Pourtant, s''il rejoignait les Récifs ? S''il rejetait le Plan ? S''il choisissait la liberté sans frontières ? Une grande échappée vers les étoiles ? Pour l''humanité, ce serait la fin du cauchemar totalitaire. Telle est l''idée commune de Jack Williamson, le maître du space opera, et de Frederik Pohl, l''auteur de La Grande Porte. Unissant leurs talents, ils nous racontent ici l''histoire d''un Robin des Bois stellaire aux prises avec la machine du pouvoir.