Illustrations, infographics, and little-known facts about NASA's Apollo program and the 1969 moon landing.July 20, 1969, marked one of the greatest achievements of mankind—the moon landing. In his infographic-packed book, Apollo: A Graphic Guide to Mankind's Greatest Mission, Zack Scott recounts the entire journey of the Apollo space program. Unlike previous books on this topic, Apollo illustrates the tiniest details of how man came to walk on the ...

Beyond the Stars 3 launches another unforgettable expedition into the golden age of science fiction with seventeen classic adventures that span the vast reaches of space and the limitless imagination of some of the genre’s greatest authors. Every story offers a fresh destination, an unexpected challenge, and a reminder that the universe is always stranger than anyone expects.This remarkable collection features stories by Robert Silverberg, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. D...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 161 thru 170 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sThe Sky Was Full of Ships by Theodore Sturgeon - They tried Gordon Kent for murder–but who was really responsible?He That Hath Wings by Edmond Hamilton - The story of a modern Icarus — David Rand was a freak of nature, a glorious, winged freak, who had experienced the freedom of the sky and could no longer be tied to the ground

Flight is the story of humankind's most ambitious undertaking.From thousand-year-old flying machines and the trailblazing 'birdmen' who risked their lives to test them, to the Wright brothers' legendary first flight and the iconic spacecraft of the modern era, Flight weaves together the extraordinary history of aviation with an in-depth look at the mechanics of how planes work.Sumptuously illustrated and written by a former RAF technician,...

With this exquisite illustrative masterpiece, Zack Scott explores in stunning detail the majestic constructions that humans have created on the surface of our own planet.This is SCRAPERS, a visual history of man's endeavours to reach higher and higher, through the construction of mind-blowing new buildings.Zack Scott takes us on an illustrative journey from humankind's first attempts to touch the sky with their creations, to the modern masterpieces...

Twenty-Five Sci-Fi Flashes is a fast-paced collection of 25 vintage science fiction stories from the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. Featuring more than 3 hours of classic sci-fi, this anthology showcases unforgettable tales by Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Fritz Leiber, August Derleth, and two remarkably early stories written by a teenage Philip K. Dick.Whether you’re discovering these timeless c...

They gather each day beneath a transparent dome, hungry for stories of a world they have never seen. The old space veteran speaks of oceans, cities, sunlight, and choices once taken for granted—but what they truly want to hear is how it all ended. Not the glory. Not the pride. The mistake.From Outer Space unfolds as a quiet confession. The first contact came through scientific triumph, when new wavelengths reached beyond Earth’s atmosphere and drew an answer from the stars. Brillia...

Vintage Sci-Fi 6 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K Dick, Isaac Asimov, Murray Leinster, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison and moreSmall World by William F. NolanZ by Charles L. FontenayTanks by Murray LeinsterFrom Outer Space by Robert ZacksChristmas on Ganymede by Isaac AsimovSomeday by Isaac AsimovTime Pussy by Isaac AsimovThe Turning Wheel by Philip K. DickPlanet of the A...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 166 thru 170 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from 1833 and the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sThe Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley - ***July 16, 1833.***—This is a memorable anniversary for me; on it I complete my three hundred and twenty-third year!The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett - A fallen satellite of the Planet Venus is the lure which leads three hunted beings to the mysterious island of smiling death!

It's common knowledge that the Enigma cipher was broken at Bletchley Park, but less is known of the background: an exhilarating spy story of secret documents smuggled across borders, hair-raising escapes, Gestapo interrogations and betrayals.At the heart of it is the decisive role of Polish mathematicians and French spymasters who helped Britain's codebreakers change the course of the Second World War. X, Y & Z is the real story of how Enigma was broken.

Winner of the Crime Writers’ Association ALCS Gold Dagger for Nonfiction—A tour through the human skeleton and the secrets our bones reveal, from the author of All That RemainsIn her memoir All That Remains, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist Dame Sue Black recounted her life lived eye to eye with the Grim Reaper. During the course of it, she offered a primer on the basics of identifying human remains, plen...

Every American president, when faced with a crisis, longs to take bold and decisive action. When American lives or vital interests are at stake, the public-and especially the news media and political opponents-expect aggressive leadership. But, contrary to the dramatizations of Hollywood, rarely does a president have that option.In Presidents in Crisis, a former director of the Situation Room takes the reader inside the White House during seventeen grave international emer...