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The story is set in a futuristic society where humans have created an elaborate simulation designed to mimic a highly competitive environment. The purpose of this simulation is to study and control human behavior by placing individuals in a metaphorical "rat race," where they are driven by ambition and competition.The protagonist, who becomes a subject in this simulation, experiences the intense pressure and relentless competition that define the rat race. As the simulation progresses, he ...

Science fiction and fantasy have going hand-in-hand since long before the term "science fiction" was coined. Among the earliest examples is Gulliver of Mars, by Edwin L. Arnold (originally published in 1905) -- and the genre grew and flourished through the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs (A Princess of Mars, etc.), Poul Anderson (Three Hearts and Three Lions , etc.) Lin Carter (Jandar of Callisto , etc.) and so many more. Here are four novels -- and four very different takes on the mix of fan...

When an atomic explosion destroys the Battleship Alaska, Lt. Commander Frank Jacklin returns to consciousness and is shocked to find himself in the body of Winnie Tomkins, a dissolute stock-broker. Unable to explain his real identity, Jacklin attempts to fit into Tomkin's way of life.Complications develop when Jacklin gets involved with Tomkins wife, his red-haired mistress, and his luscious secretary. Three too many women for Jacklin to handle.His foreknowledge of the Alaska sinking and o...

Included are three comic novels:CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE, by Jay Franklin: When Charles E. Hoskins wishes for champagne and it suddenly materializes, he finds that his powers of conjure extend to all intoxicants. In the many predicaments this provokes, Charles is committed into the hands of a psychiatrist, escapes, decides to open up a bar but runs afoul of the union and later of Treasury agents, is summoned by Washington and is wanted as a good will gesture by the British Ambassador, is ...

Here are 6 modern and classic science fiction novels we hope you will enjoy:Wolfbane, by Frederik Pohl and C.M. KornbluthSlave Planet, by Laurence JaniferPreferred Risk, by Frederik Pohl and Lester del ReyThe Rat Race, by Jay FranklinChampagne Caesar, by Jay FranklinRememory, by John Gregory BetancourtIf you like this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in th...

When an atomic explosion destroys the battleship Alaska, Lt. Commander Frank Jacklin returns to consciousness in New York and is shocked to find himself in the body of Winnie Tompkins, a dissolute stock-broker. Unable to explain his real identity, Jacklin attempts to fit into Tompkins' way of life. Complications develop when Jacklin gets involved with Tompkins' wife, his red-haired mistress and his luscious secretary. Three too many women for Jacklin to handle. His foreknowledge of the Ala...

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A collection of writings by the Founding Fathers of the United States of America containing: The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton & John Jay & James Madison The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 1 (1774-1779): The American Crisis by Thomas Paine The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine The Writings Of Thomas Paine - Volume 3 (1791-1804) by Thomas Paine The Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine...

p>On a remote world, a hard-worked battalion of space marines still follows orders handed down from a vanished empire. Life is crude, discipline is old-fashioned, and most of the men no longer understand the technology they are sworn to maintain. When an impulsive young soldier discovers more than he should, he stumbles into a crisis that reaches far beyond his isolated garrison.Across the stars, a failing regime hunts enemies both real and imagined while its machines, ships, and l...

The Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®s are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers who might otherwise be forgotten. Lester del Rey (1915–1993) is most remembered today as one of the namesakes of Del Rey Books—but in the Golden Age he was an accomplished writer who got his start alongside (and sold to the same markets as) a young Isaac Asimov. This volume assembles 9 classic del Rey tales—more than 500 pages of great reading! Included are:PURSUIT...

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

The Second Mack Reynolds MEGAPACK® assembles a stellar collection of rare and classic works by a science fiction master! Here are 21 tales spanning space and time by the author of the Joe Mauser series and the Legrange series. Included are:COME IN, SPACEPORTCOMPOUNDED INTERESTTHE BUSINESS, AS USUALGOOD INDIANNO RETURN FROM ELBAPACIFISTEARTHLINGS GO HOME!ALBATROSSTHE ENEMY WITHINSURVIVORFADSPACEMAN ON A SPR...