Mark Clifton (1906–1963) was an American science fiction writer, the co-winner of the first Hugo Award for best novel (for THEY'D RATHER BE RIGHT, written with Frank Riley). This volume assembles some of Clifton's very best work -- including THEY'D RATHER BE RIGHT:STAR BRIGHT (1952)THE KENZIE REPORT (1953)WE'RE CIVILIZED!SENSE FROM THOUGHT DIVIDE (1955)A WOMAN'S PLACE (1955)DO UNTO OTHERS (1958)THEY'D RATHER BE RIGHT (1958)WHAT NOW, ...

The second volume of the Science Fiction Omnibus! Featuring the following masterpieces of sci-fi: WE'RE CIVILIZED!, by Mark Clifton & Alex Apostolides WITH THESE HANDS, by C.M. Kornbluth WHERE THERE'S HOPE, by Jerome Bixby WEAK ON SQUARE ROOTS, by Russell Burton VIGORISH, by Walter Bupp THE MEMORY OF MARS, by Raymond Jones THE MATHEMATICIANS, by Arthur Feldman THE INVADERS, by Murray Leinster THE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA, by Allan Danzig THE DAY TIME STOPPED MOVING, by Bradner Buckner I AM A NUC...

Worlds of If was a three time winner of the Hugo Award for best science fiction magazine. Worlds of If discovered many talented writers who would go on to dominate genre fiction. This is the third in our Worlds of If series with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. ‘The Yillian Way’ by Keith Laumer ‘Homo Inferior’ by Mari Wolf ‘The Talkative Tree’ by H.B. Fyfe ‘Show Business’ by Boyd Ellanby ‘The One and the Many’ by Milton Lesser ‘The Stowaway’ by Alvin Heiner ‘Sound of Te...

What about a dying church brings glory to God?Mark Clifton's convicting answer is "Nothing."In Reclaiming Glory, Clifton draws not only upon his own burden for revitalizing dying churches but also upon years of church replanting experience to offer passionate counsel for how to breathe new life into a dying church . . . all for the glory of the God who is building his church upon the immovable rock of the gospel of Jesus Christ.With updated experiences as we...

What is there about a dying church that brings glory to God? Mark Clifton's convicting answer is "Nothing."Because a local church is intended to represent the work of God in a community, when that church "loses it saltiness," not only is God's work pictured as irrelevant in that community, but also dishonor and disrepute may well become associated with God's name as a result.In Reclaiming Glory, Clifton draws not only upon his own burden for revitalizing dying chur...

From Hugo-winning novelist Mark Clifton... Not long after the colonists landed on the uninhabited planet, every human made artifact - ship communicators, tools - disappeared! Even their clothes! Here is an enthralling science alien planet puzzle...

Not long after the colonists landed on the uninhabited planet every human made artifact - ship communicators, tools--disappeared! Even their clothes! Here is an enthralling science alien planet puzzle from the man writer, critic and Nebula award winner Barry Maltzberg calls "One of the twelve most influential science fiction writers." When, Eden--the Earth colony eleven light years goes silent and fails to answer any communications from the mother planet, Earth's government goes into a pan...

Worlds of If' was a three-time winner of the Hugo Award for best science fiction magazine. 'Worlds of If' discovered many talented writers who would go on to dominate genre fiction. This is the second in our 'Worlds of If' series, with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. '2BR02B' by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 'Do Unto Others' by Mark Clifton 'Robots of the World! Arise!' by Mari Wolf 'Disqualified' by Charles L. Fontenay 'Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?' by Kenneth O'Hara 'Vital Ingr...

The males worked at the surface of the canals, or in open excavations. Their wide, mutated hands chipped into the rock-hard clay, opening a channel which was to be filled with sand and then sealed off with clay on all sides and surface.

In "Eight Keys to Eden," Clifton likely explores themes of social engineering, human nature, and the consequences of scientific advancements. The title suggests that the narrative may revolve around the discovery or creation of a new society or paradise-like environment, possibly through the use of advanced technology or scientific experimentation.The novel may follow a group of characters as they navigate this new world, encountering both utopian ideals and dystopian realities. As they ex...

The story is set in a future society where women have been relegated to traditional roles as homemakers and caregivers. However, one woman, likely the protagonist, rebels against these societal norms and seeks to challenge the status quo. She strives to prove that women are capable of contributing to society in meaningful and significant ways beyond their traditional roles.Mark Clifton's writing style in "A Woman's Place" is likely characterized by its social commentary, exploration of gen...

"Star, Bright" is a science fiction novel that explores themes of exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. The story follows a group of characters as they embark on a journey to discover and understand a mysterious and advanced alien civilization.The plot delves into the challenges and wonders of encountering an alien race, highlighting the complexities of communication and the impact of such a discovery on humanity. The novel combines adventure with speculative science, offer...