This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Sandy’s eyes needed only jet propulsion to become flying saucers. Wasn’t Pat wonderful? she beamed, at everyone.

Lighter Than You Think by Nelson Bond.

Sandy’s eyes needed only jet propulsion to become flying saucers. Wasn’t Pat wonderful? she beamed, at everyone.

Sandy's eyes needed only jet propulsion to become flying saucers. Wasn't Pat wonderful? she beamed, at everyone.

A Nurse Practitioner's Story of Grit, Care, and InnovationIn today's medical world, burnout is rising and rural clinics are left understaffed, and many clinicians feel trapped in a system that has forgotten its purpose. Professionals try cutting hours, switching jobs, even turning to corporate locum tenens agencies—only to find the same disillusionment waiting for them. The frustration is real: exhaustion, moral injury, and the sense that the heart of medicine is s...

Galactic empires. Mighty heroes blasting their way to victory. Galaxy-spanning quests. They're all essential ingredients for a space opera! Here are 6 classic novellas from the pulps, showcasing galaxy-spanning adventures. Included are:"Thunder to Venus," by Joseph J. Millard"The Last Outpost," by Nelson S. Bond"Martian Adventure," by Robert Moore Williams"A Planet Named Shayol," by Cordwainer Smith"The Superstition Seeders," by Edward Wellen"And ...

Defiant Sounds: Heavy Metal Music in the Global South brings together authors working from and/or with the Global South to reflect on the roles of metal music throughout their respective regions. The essays position metal music at the epicenter of region-specific experiences of oppression marked by colonialism, ethnic extermination, political persecution, and war. More importantly, the authors stress how metal music is used throughout the Global South to face these oppressive experiences, ...

Nelson Slade Bond (1908-2006) had a remarkable career as a science fiction writer. He wrote extensively for books, radio, television and the stage, and especially the pulp magazines. Like Ray Bradbury, he did his journeyman work in the science fiction pulps before graduating to the higher-paying “slick” magazines like Bluebook. The quality of his work was such that Arkham House, Gnome Press, Prime Press, and Doubleday issued collections of his early short stories. At Wildside Press, we wer...

In "Colossus of Chaos," Bond likely explores themes of technology, societal upheaval, and the consequences of scientific advancement. The title suggests a story involving a monumental or disruptive force, possibly a technological or natural phenomenon that threatens to disrupt the established order.Bond's writing style is characterized by its imaginative concepts, thought-provoking themes, and skillful characterization. His stories often blend speculative elements with social commentary, o...

In "Trouble on Tycho," Bond likely explores themes of space exploration, human ingenuity, and the challenges of living and working in outer space. The title suggests a narrative centered around a specific location, Tycho, which could be a space station, a moon base, or another celestial body.Bond's writing style typically includes strong characterization, inventive concepts, and a blend of adventure and speculative elements. His stories often reflect the optimism and excitement of early sc...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Two families fought for the title to Eros, and only one could win. One had to outsmart the other—and both had to win over the unscrupulous United Ores Corporation. It was a problem worthy of a Solomon—and it had an ending even those embittered rivals could not foresee.

Nelson S. Bond's writing style often featured vivid descriptions, engaging plots, and characters who grappled with moral dilemmas or existential questions posed by their encounters with the unknown. His stories were known for their imaginative premises and their ability to captivate readers with unexpected twists and turns.Overall, "Phantom Out of Time" exemplifies Nelson S. Bond's talent for crafting speculative fiction that challenges perceptions of time, reality, and humanity's place in...