Classic Exploration

In this new collection of flights of the imagination follow a space shuttle crew as they venture sixty million miles from home, discover what happens when a writer 'with the future's eye' believes his friend to be writing stories aboard a UFO, and listen in on a couple talking themselves backward through time to the moment when they first held hands.

Step into a world that defies all boundaries and explore the unknown with Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 07 by The Shadowplay Collective. This anthology of short stories will take you on a journey through time and space, where you'll encounter fascinating characters, mind-bending concepts, and awe-inspiring technology. Whether you're a science fiction enthusiast or just looking for a thrilling read, this book is sure to leave you captivated from beginning to end. The Shadowplay Collective has masterfully crafted a series of stories that will transport you to alternate universes, ...

"The Poison Belt" is a science fiction novella by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Professor Challenger sends telegrams requesting three friends to join him at his home and asks each of them to 'bring oxygen'. They are led into a sealed room, along with Challenger and his wife. During his studies into a variety of phenomena, Challenger has calculated that the Earth is moving into a belt of toxic ether which he believes will suffocate humankind, but not before complete chaos erupts on Earth.

Introducing "Orbit of the Islands" by Jettery B. Ryder, a riveting science fiction novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the depths of space. Set in a distant future where humanity has expanded beyond the confines of Earth, this novel explores the endless possibilities of what lies beyond our planet. With masterful storytelling and vivid imagery, Ryder weaves a tale of adventure, danger, and discovery that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a long-time fan of science fiction or a newcomer to the genre, "Orbit of the Islands" is a must-read that ...

On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. The local newspapers were awash with news of this triumphant achievement and of course, Mooty had to be the first mouse on the moon!

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Born in the Republic of Genoa under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Those voyages and his efforts to establish settlements on the island of Hispaniola initiated the permanent European colonization of the New World. At a time when European kingdoms were beginning to establish new trade routes and colonies, motivated by imperialism and economic competition, Columbus proposed to reach the East Indies (South and Southeast Asia) by sailing westward.