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One of the original female sci-fi writers, Margaret St. Clair was a trailblazer, writing mainly in the pulp magazines in the 1940s and 50s. St. Clair wrote under her own name and her pseudonym Idris Seabright as well as the house pseudonym of Wilton Hazzard at Planet Stories. Here is a collection of 62 short stories penned by St. Clair up to 1962, when she stopped writing short fiction of 12 years, including many which have been out of print since before her death.

The classic Victorian horror story, written by Mary Shelley when she was 20. This is updated into modern English and much easier to read

This guide to the language differences between the United States and United Kingdom is "a fascinating collection full of all kinds of surprises" ( Minneapolis Star Tribune).Taxi rank . . . toad in the hole . . . dustman . . . fancy dress . . . American visitors to London (or viewers of British TV shows) might be confused by these terms. But most Britons would be equally puzzled by words like caboose, bleacher...

The incredible third volume of the fantastic, mind-melting, sci-fi extravaganza, the Science Fiction Archive! Featuring: Oomphel.in the Sky, by H. Beam Piper Bodyguard, by Christopher Grimm The Nostalgia Gene, by Roy Hutchins Second Childhood, by Clifford Simak Up for Renewal, by Lucius Daniel The Protector, by Betsy Curtis Jaywalker, by Ross Rocklynne Picture Bride, by William Morrison Pollony Undiverted, by Sydney Van Scyoc Don't Shoot, by Robert Zacks The Deep One, by Neil Ruzic Rattle ...

Your Mind Won't Slow Down. Here's Why Nothing Has Worked.Lying awake at 2 a.m. replaying conversations. Spending hours worrying about what might go wrong. Analyzing why you feel the way you feel until you feel worse. If this sounds familiar, you have probably tried everything: self-help books, meditation apps, maybe even therapy. And the worry is still there.Here is what almost no one tells you. The problem is not your thoughts. The problem is what you do w...

Ready for liftoff? Join four curious kids as they turn junkyard dreams into a real flying rocket!The Recycled Rocket (El Cohete Reciclado) is a bilingual children’s picture book (English and Spanish) that blends science, creativity, and fun. Perfect for young explorers ages 5–9, this STEM-based story inspires teamwork, recycling, and a love for discovery. What kids will love:Building a rocket from everyday junkExciting countdown and blast-off scenes

The magnificent history of Britain by the legendary statesman and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, now condensed in one volume.A History of the English-Speaking Peoples stands as one of Winston S. Churchill's most extraordinary literary works. Begun during the "wilderness years" when he was out of government, first published in 1956 after his leadership through the darkest days of World War II had cemented his place in history, and completed when C...

Within these pages lie eighteen stories, from eighteen worlds shaped by some of today’s best writers of science fiction and fantasy, all guests on the Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers during its first year. Some are international bestsellers. Among them are winners and nominees for the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, Aurora, Sunburst, Aurealis, Ditmar, British Science Fiction Association, and Dragon Awards. Some have been writing for decades, others are at the beginning ...

In 1643 and again in 1644 the forces of King Charles I and Parliament clashed at Newbury in a bloody fight. Each time the fate of the country hung in the balance. Chris Scott retells the story of these two complex and exciting battles and provides a fascinating guided tour of the surviving battlefields.

In 'The Oxford Book of Poetry,' readers are invited to explore an expansive compendium that captures the essence of poetic expression through the ages. This anthology brings together an illustrious array of voices 'Äî from the evocative sonnets of Shakespeare to the Romantic musings of Wordsworth, the visionary verses of Blake, and the haunting cadences of Poe. The collection traverses numerous literary movements, showcasing a tapestry of emotion and thought ranging from epic narratives to...

Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning SeriesWelcome to an innovative approach to language learning! This series of books is crafted to help you master a new language (Spanish) through engaging with topics that captivate your interest. Each book is centered around a theme–whether it's art, science, history, or another subject–and presents 100 carefully selected examples relating to a topic, each a gem of knowledge in both English and the target language.Here's...

In the world we are living in, English has become the common language that people from different countries and cultures can use to communicate with one another. There are many reasons why people would want to learn English, but for a lot of them; It is work-related. Most large companies around the world require their employees to speak English. In some cases, these companies are requiring their workers to only use English at the workplace.English has also been referred to as "the l...