This is a classic science fiction short story by Stanley G. Weinbaum that was originally published in Wonder Stories in 1934, and remains his best known work. The story centres on a mission to Mars in the 21st century on which one of the scientists crash lands while photographing the landscape. He and finds himself having to walk across the planet's surface to get back to the astronauts, but on his journey he meets a beaked alien who becomes his travelling...

Ijon Tichy, Lem's Candide of the Cosmos, encounters bizarre civilizations and creatures in space that serve to satirize science, the rational mind, theology, and other icons of human pride. Line drawings by the Author. Translated by Michael Kandel. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Thrilling short stories featuring fan favorite characters from the beloved High Republic series each written by a New York Times bestselling author. The High Republic authors share unmissable short stories that bridge Phases, resolve mysteries, and offer tantalizing hints of what is to come. Rejoin the adventures of the Jedi and Padawans, Pathfinders and Path members, heroes and villains ahead of the launch of Phase III. Authors: Zoraida Córdova,...

"Omnilingual" by H. Beam Piper. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are...

Wanda has to jettison her cargo on Dora, a planet on the frontier of space. Instead of a minor disciplinary hearing, her choices are death or life in a hard labor camp. At the last moment, she receives an offer she can't refuse, a chance to be sheriff of Goodfriend, the only shuttle, port city on Dora. If she, accepts she'll be, given a section of land to homestead. Her dreams will come true. Wanda arrives on Dora smack in the middle of a land war. The...

A Dead Superhuman. A Doctor. A Puzzling Mystery. Mysterious deaths happen in the far future. Doctor Florence examines dead superhumans. She finds a superhuman that just died. Florence investigates a perplexing death. Every single superhuman depends on Florence. This exciting, unique, enthralling science fiction story will hook you from first to last word in this high-tech story from bestselling author Connor Whiteley. BUY NOW!

Sometimes you get more than you bargained for.Castros Bianchi lives for his Menagerie.His vast fortune now buys the rarest specimens of the galaxy's diverse life forms.An old collector. A private moon. A cherub run amok.Come along for a delightful romp reminiscent of pulp's Golden Age.

Un homme en plus est un captivant roman de science-fiction écrit par Jackson Gee, traduit avec talent par Cor Charron.Un homme avec un coup de tonnerre émotionnel,découvre qu'il est pris au piège d'un triangle amoureux avec la femme de sa vie.Cette révélation bouleversante le pousse à se remettre en question, à affronter ses émotions et à se décider.Une histoire captivante d'amour, de dilemmes et de découverte de soi, qui vous tiendra...

When Uno Kellogg, corporate explorer, is awakened by his AI after the starship Destiny arrives at Pegasi IV Uno and the AI begin the greatest adventure in human history. Pegasi IV contains life - intelligent life. But it's a one way trip for Kellogg and the AI has evolved beyond it's programming. Will the mission succeed?

The JR Handley didn't crew itself. Just like any typical, prototype ship, it had to rely on its captain to get the job done. Unfortunately, it's captain was Ben Snyder, who had no idea what he was doing.Have you been wondering how Liam and Helga met Ben Snyder? Read these two short stories and find out!