In "Grandma Perkins and the Space Pirates," the story centers on a remarkable elderly woman named Grandma Perkins. The novel blends science fiction with a touch of whimsy as Grandma Perkins finds herself at the center of an interstellar adventure.Grandma Perkins, a seemingly ordinary grandmother, gets caught up in a cosmic conflict involving space pirates. The plot kicks off when she inadvertently becomes involved with a group of space-faring outlaws and must navigate through various chall...

"Avoidance Situation" delves into themes of psychological conflict and personal struggle. The novel focuses on the experiences of its characters as they navigate complex and challenging situations.The plot centers around a central character or a group of characters who are confronted with a situation that they instinctively seek to avoid. This "avoidance situation" could involve personal dilemmas, social interactions, or psychological challenges. The story explores the reasons behind their...

An anthology of short stories of spaceships, aliens, and the outer worlds by classic Science Fiction authors, from the Golden Age to the New Wave Era. This compilation includes stories by William Bender, Jr., Ray Bradbury, G. Gordon Dewey, Charles E. Fritch, Edward W. Ludwig, James V. McConnell, Stanley Mullen, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Sohl, Henry Slesar, and L.J. Stecher Jr.

Step into the realm of endless possibilities with "Amazing Tales Volume 43", where the wonders of science fiction converge with the profound musings of the human spirit. This extraordinary anthology offers unparalleled expedition, inviting you to traverse the farthest reaches of space and the innermost depths of human emotion. Each narrative is a journey—daring, thought-provoking, and undeniably engaging. Witness the gripping moral quandaries of "Avoidance Situation", where Captain Allen H...

"Flying for France: With the American Escadrille at Verdun" by James R. McConnell is a captivating memoir that chronicles the experiences of American pilots who volunteered to fight for France during World War I. McConnell, an aviator himself, provides a vivid account of aerial combat, camaraderie, and the challenges faced by the Escadrille. His narrative captures the spirit of adventure and the harsh realities of war, offering readers a unique perspective on the early days of aviation and...

Mit "Flieger für Frankreich" erzählt der amerikanische Pilot James Rogers McConnell von seiner kurzen Karriere als Kampfflieger in der berühmten Escadrille Lafayette im Ersten Weltkrieg. McConnell erzählt vom Leben als Pilot einer französischen Einheit hinter der Front, vom Fliegen, den dramatischen Einsätzen über der Front bei Verdun, von den heiteren Erlebnissen mit dem Maskottchen der Escadrille Lafayette und wie Frankreich seine Piloten im Jahr 1916 zu Kampffliegern ausbildete. Mit die...

There are those individuals who have established deep, lasting relationships with others from very different backgrounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc. Research indicates that such friendships are a relatively rare phenomenon. While many study the reasons for this pattern, the research presented here focuses on the successes of the few: 'How have you broken down the social distance between you and bridged the social distance that separates you?' This monograph traces the process...

This book offers a critical overview of established and emerging manifestations of domestic violence across Europe.It describes how countries within and outside the EU are responding to the problem in policy, practice and research. Eminent academics and professionals from a range of European countries share their findings from new groundbreaking victim surveys, and weigh up the legal, social and healthcare challenges. The issues addressed include:- the cultural challenges o...

Stop right there!If you like your fantasy filled with fellowships and noble quests, this anthology is not for you. And if you love lengthy tales of politics and power, then it won’t be to your taste either. But if you like a little intimacy with your evil, and your vengeance short and sweet, with perhaps a pinch of silliness in the witchcraft, then these fourteen delicious sweetmeats of sword and sorcery will prove right up your alley. And it will be a dank, twisting, fetid alley, ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why do organisations become so complicated?Processes that once worked begin to break down. Decisions take longer than they should. Systems that were designed to create clarity end up adding friction instead.Over time, complexity stops feeling like a problem to solve — and starts to feel like the way things are.But it doesn’t happen by accident.This book explores why.Drawing on pat...

Jim McConnell served both as an ambulance driver and as pilot in France. In both cases, long before US entry into the war.

Like the branches of a tree, the future of humanity could spread in many directions. Which one shall we follow?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Offshoots: Humanity Twigged, presents short stories about possible futures, whether good or bad. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from human alliances with AIs, animals, and fairies; fashion as policy; virtual reality; or time travel to fix past mi...