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Step into the vast imagination of classic speculative storytelling with The Pioneers of Science Fiction, a powerful anthology featuring some of the most influential voices in the genre’s history. This carefully curated collection brings together visionary works from Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Robert Sheckley, Murray Leinster, and H. G. Wells—authors who shaped modern science fiction and forever changed the way we imagine the future.

Step into the golden age of imagination with A Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories Collection, a masterfully curated anthology featuring some of the most influential voices in classic science fiction. This timeless volume brings together visionary storytelling from Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Fredric Brown, E. E. Smith, John W. Campbell Jr., Murray Leinster, Robert Sheckley, Stanley G. Weinbaum, and William Tenn—authors who helped shape modern speculative fiction.

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.

Dive into The Fundamentals A Testimony To The Truth, a pivotal collection of ninety essays published between 1910 and 1915 by the Testimony Publishing Company in Chicago. This influential work aims to present a renewed statement on the essentials of Christianity, addressing concerns over emerging theological trends like liberal Christianity and biblical higher criticism. Often regarded as the cornerstone of modern Christian fundamentalism, these essays were crafted by sixty-four diverse authors from major Protestant denominations. Distributed free of charge to ministers, missionaries, theology...

Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

Human beings have always made music. Music can move us and tell stories of faith, struggle, or love. It is common to all cultures across the world. But how has it changed over the millennia? Robert Philip explores the extraordinary history of music in all its forms, from our earliest ancestors to today’s mass-produced songs. This is a truly global story. Looking to Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and beyond, Philip reveals how musicians have been brought together by trade and migration and examines the vast impact of colonialism.

With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson...

Step back into 1912 and explore the transformative stories from the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission, where destitute alcoholics and addicts found hope through a surrender to Christ Jesus. This book offers a revealing look at how the legacy of the esteemed Samuel H. Hadley has reshaped the Missions original purpose—once a sanctuary for chronic alcoholics seeking redemption after incarceration, it now grapples with the pressures of societal expectations and evangelical promotion. Journey through the vibrant early 1900s at the new Ole Jerry McAuley Mission on 316 Water Street, NYC, where, despite ...

Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown—authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.

Delve deep into seven of the biggest religious, historical, and esoteric mysteries of all time. Discover where we really come from, the facts behind the Ark of the Covenant, experience people who've had Bigfoot encounters, learn about crop circles, and much more. This extensive audiobook takes an in depth look into people, places, and things that have remained mysteries for centuries.

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In which host Rob Lindeman talks about life on one of the most perfect places to live on earth, Cape Cod Massachusetts

Alcohol is an intense, addicting poison that will slowly eat away at you. My journey to going alcohol-free started with the day I was told that I had 48 hours left to live due to consumption. You may know that too much of anything isn’t good for you, but there’s nothing good about alcohol. It’s a silent killer, perpetuated by society as a fun, lighthearted action. How much about alcohol do you really know? It’s time you cut ties with alcohol for good, because it’ll save your sanity and might just save your life.

A program about how to make a living as a freelancer. I make a comfortable 6-figure living from the comfort of my own home using only my laptop, and knowledge and experience I already have. Even if you do not have deep knowledge about ANYTHING, you can STILL make a healthy living doing writing and editing. As a side hustle, it's a great way to supplement your income! In this podcast, I teach you how to do it. Support this podcast: https://libertyfreelance.com/donate/

Eleven unabridged stories from the golden age of science fiction.

As the world struggles with the coronavirus, a nefarious secret society consisting of powerful global elites are conspiring to rule the entire planet through an authoritarian world government in which they control everything from the banks to the media. They achieve this by owning 99% of the world's wealth. They come from ancient family bloodlines and pass down their power from generation to generation. For thousands of years, they have been doing this with one goal in sight - complete and total supremacy on Earth. This is the darkest, untold tale of the war to control the masses.

Ready for a story? Here's a selection of some of the finest science fiction shorts of recent years, including stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Isaac Asimov, William Gibson, Robert Sheckley, Terry Bisson, Avram Davidson, and Philip K. Dick.

What we've suspected is true. They're everywhere around us. Angels, that is, as nine of this generations boldest and most acclaimed fantasy writers tell us in this brilliant collection. At once highly imaginative and intensely spiritual, these stories are performed by top stars of television, film and music, who have themselves explored various areas of paranormal. It's a feast that will leave you infinitively more hopeful and a little less alone.

There are many mysteries in the world, from Bigfoot to Aliens, but some run deeper than we can imagine and are older than time itself. This comprehensive program contains decades of intense research from some of the world’s leading authors on ancient mysteries. International best-selling author, Robert Bauval reveals his amazing research into the hidden legacy of ancient Egypt. Philip Gardiner, a leading authority on serpent worship, exposes the biggest religious cover-up in history.

Hear rare recordings from some of the world's most-respected poets reading their own works: Ezra Pound, "Old Men With Beautiful Manners"; W. B. Yeats, "The Lake Isle of Innisfree"; Robert Graves, "A Last Poem"'; Edna St. Vincent Millay, "The Harp-Weaver"; Richard Eberhart, "The Groundhog"; Philip Levine, "Blasting from Heaven"; Marianne Moore, "The Mind Is an Enchanting Thing"; Stephen Spender, "What I Expected"; and Vachel Lindsay, "An Interpolation by Mr. Lindsay".