MISSION OF EMPIREEarthmen had colonized hundreds of planets in the four centuries of deep space exploration—independent new civilizations founded by the discontented and adventurous of Terra.Trouble was, they were too independent—and the Terran government had ambitions for a space empire. A giant battle cruiser went out into the starlanes, with instructions to persuade the colonial planets to join the Empire—and with a couple of thousand troops to back up the persuasion !

Perk up your garden, your cooking, and your health with this "comprehensive look at microgreens"—from arugula to Tokyo Bekana—includes recipes (City Bitty Farm).Dubbed a culinary buzzword by National Public Radio, microgreens—vegetables harvested soon after sprouting—have become one of the hottest food trends. With simple instruction, Microgreens teaches how to plant, grow, and harvest microgreens from one's own garden. The small amount of space needed to g...

Here's a tantalizing description:"Step into the boundless universe of Eric Frank Russell's masterwork, where humanity's greatest adventures await. In this captivating science fiction anthology, Russell's sharp wit, clever plot twists, and thought-provoking themes will transport you to uncharted worlds and ignite your imagination. From alien encounters to intergalactic battles, Russell's writing is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and resilience. Join the journey through ...

The Great Explosion is a satirical science fiction novel by Eric Frank Russell, first published in 1962. The story follows an interstellar expedition from Earth, sent to re-establish contact with long-lost human colonies scattered across the galaxy after a mass migration. The protagonist, Colonel MacGil, leads the mission to persuade the colonies to rejoin Earth's centralized government. However, each colony has evolved its own unique system of governance, culture, and philosophy. The most...

"Allamagoosa" is a classic science fiction short story by Eric Frank Russell, celebrated for its sharp wit and satirical take on military bureaucracy. The story follows the crew of a spaceship who, during a routine inspection, realize that a mysterious item listed in their inventory—something called a “offog”—is missing. Desperate not to get penalized for the oversight, the crew fabricates an object to pass as the missing item, setting off a chain of absurd and humorous consequences. With ...

Something bizarre is happening among the government workers at weapons laboratories across the United States. Increasing numbers of employees are abandoning their jobs for no apparent reason, some of them committing suicide, others trading their high-profile, specialized careers for unskilled jobs in obscure towns.One such employee, metallurgist Richard Bransome, is drinking coffee at a café when he overhears a conversation about a long-ago murder that has newly come to light. The d...

Microgreens—the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains—contain four to six times the vitamins and phyto-chemicals found in mature leaves of the same plants. These great tasting nutritional powerhouses are cropping up in gourmet restaurants and trendy farmers markets everywhere. This comprehensive resource explains everything readers need to know to grow microgreens at home, inexpensively and easily. It provides extensive instructions for selecting seeds and soil, al...

A collection of fifteen tales of horror by the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning Grand Master of Science Fiction and Fantasy and author of the Lankhmar series.In Horrible Imaginings, buckle up for a disturbing ride. Meet a mysterious woman in black, a gun with a score to settle, a man who seeks eternal life, a peculiar painting of a dead woman, and more . . .Assembled from magazine submissions, fanzines, and even "lost" manuscripts discovered among the...

"The Sixth Science Fiction Megapack" presents 25 more mind-bending excursions through time and space, with great stories by such authors as Arthur C. Clarke, Nancy Kress, Lawrence Watt-Evans, George Zebrowski, Philip K. Dick, and many more! Included are:OUT OF ALL THEM BRIGHT STARS, by Nancy KressTHE HANGING STRANGER, by Philip K. DickWALKING JOHN AND BIRD, by Neal AsherTHE SYMPHONIC ABDUCTION, by Hannes BokTHE NINE BILLION NAMES OF GOD, by Arthur C. Cla...

THE FIRST IN A SCI-FI TRILOGY: This “smart, funny, tragic” space opera puts a fresh spin on genre tropes with Firefly vibes, “gosh-wow ideation, and thriller-style action” (Locus).“Fast-paced and fun and full of adventure.” —Ann Leckie, Hugo Award-winning author of Ancillary JusticeThe sentient warship Trouble Dog was built for violence, yet following a brutal war, she is disgusted by her role in a genocide. Strip...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • Frank and April Wheeler are a bright, beautiful, talented couple in the 1950s whose perfect suburban life is about to crumble in this "moving and absorbing story” (The Atlantic Monthly) from one of the most acclaimed writers of the twentieth century."The Great Gatsby of my time...one of the best books by a member of my generation." —Kurt Vonnegut, acclaimed author of Slaughterhouse-Five...

The E.E. Smith Collection is a definitive volume celebrating one of the most influential pioneers of science fiction. Published by Blackmore Dennett, this collection brings together Smith’s most iconic works, spanning interstellar adventure, epic space battles, and the limitless possibilities of human ingenuity. From the groundbreaking Skylark and Lensman series to his standalone tales of cosmic exploration, this collection is a must-have for fans of classic scie...