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A five-story anthology about the perils and promises facing mankind as we rush headlong into an uncertain future, rife with corporate immorality, infectious disease, overpopulation, and unchecked technological advances. VOICE OF REASON - A megacity councilman finds himself embroiled in a terrorist plot, but soon comes to realize he's been on the wrong side when the personality highjacking his computerized brain reveals the true corruption behind the powers that be. MAIL FROM THE UNINFECTED - The last sane survivor of a town's brain chip experiment, meant to usher in a new era of human ...

When Florence Nightingale decided as a teenager that she wanted to become a nurse, her parents tried to talk her out of it, claiming that it wasn't a suitable profession for a woman. But she persisted in her career and went on to save countless lives of patients, especially of soldiers. Known as "The Lady with the Lamp," she is widely considered to be the founder of modern nursing. In this chapter book biography by critically acclaimed author Shelli R. Johannes, listeners learn about the amazing life of Florence Nightingale—and how she persisted.

Robots help us understand our universe. Some fly to distant planets. Others work alongside astronauts in space. And some drive across the surface of Mars. How do these robots work, and what are they doing today? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

A level two reader audiobook that describes Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, one of the first inventors of the microscope. The audiobook provides biographical information and also discusses his findings.

The Silver Sphere Trilogy is updated and thoroughly edited for your reading pleasure. Read and enjoy the entire story in one book. A two-chapter introduction to “Time Terminus—Expect the Unexpected” is included as a bonus. The story begins with mystery writer Jacob Casell strolling on a moonlit beach contemplating the ending of his over-due manuscript. When Jacob stumbles upon a shiny silver sphere, the artificial intelligence inside speaks to him telepathically. Jacob's startling discovery is only the beginning of a real-life adventure that goes beyond anything his creative ...

The colony of Altair IV seems peaceful enough,well at least from space. But when the squad lands they find a dead colony and creatures that can’t possibly exist! Buy your copy today!

Известный писатель и журналист Стивен Котлер уже не раз рассказывал нам о тех поворотных моментах в истории, когда научная фантастика становится научным фактом и полностью переворачивает наш мир.

Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginia’s Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory.

Bienvenido a QualityLand, en un futuro no muy lejano. En QualityLand todo funciona bien: el trabajo, el ocio y las relaciones se optimizan mediante algoritmos.

At the edge of desperation, King Gregorio entrusts his life and the fate of the planet in the hands of a cryptic rogue named Steel Reign to rally the rest of the Inner and Outer Planets to his cause of freedom. But when the evil Space Pirate Forge captures William and forces him to compete in the deadly Gauntlet of Sport, Sydney faces her challenges back on Earth as she is captured by a secret society who has been tracking alien life for years.

Books are one of humankind's greatest forms of expression, and now Book, in a witty, idiosyncratic voice, tells us the inside story. A wonderfully eccentric character with strong opinions and a poetic turn of phrase, Book tells of a journey from papyrus scrolls to medieval manuscripts to printed paper and beyond - pondering, along the way, many bookish things, including the evolution of the alphabet, the library (known to Egyptians as "the healing place of the soul"), and even book burning.

When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the "right" coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales with slime. Snake needs scales, too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine?

Their enemy seems unbeatable. But humanity is indomitable.... A Jain warship has risen from a prison five million years old, wielding a hoard of lethal technology. Its goal is to catch their old enemy, the Client, and it will destroy all who stand in its path.Humanity and the prador thought their mutual nemesis – the bane of so many races – was long extinct. But the Jain are back and Orlandine must prepare humanity’s defence. She needs the Client’s knowledge to counter this ancient threat. But is the enemy of your enemy a friend?

In the aftermath of the Accipiter assault on Ari’Nell, Captain Jermaine Cutter and the survivors return to find the New Texas world ship gone! He must now lead them in a desperate search for a new home on a desolate ice planet. Meanwhile, with the world ship now relocated to the seat of Gardener power, President John Austin and VP Gail Finley struggle to maintain order while, under threat from the Gardeners, the hunt accelerates for the traitor. Startling revelations from the Gardeners about the Accipiters promises to shatter established beliefs, and a desperate plan emerges to escalate ...

Welcome to the United States of America! The USA is the third largest country in the world and also, one of the most beautiful. It is full of lakes and rivers, mountains and canyons, beaches and deserts. It has many different trees and flowers and all sorts of different crops grown for use as food. And, of course, America has birds and animals of all kinds. Last, but not least, the United States has about 300 million people from many different backgrounds and cultures.

Imagine a world without aging. Now imagine building the company that makes it happen. But what if the very technology that promises eternal youth is deemed too dangerous, too disruptive, and outlawed by governments worldwide? Age Reversal Startup plunges you into the high-stakes world of bio- entrepreneurship, where scientific breakthroughs collide with ethical dilemmas and ruthless competition. Follow Elias Vance, a brilliant but disillusioned scientist, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of venture capital, regulatory hurdles, and the moral complexities of extending human life ...

Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions to gather climate data. How are robots helping us plan for the weather of the future? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

A deserted island, a mysterious technology, and a world-changing discovery.When a team of top international scientists disappears on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, British Museum curator turned cyber agent Calla Cress is brought in to investigate. Known as The Decrypter, Calla’s expertise in cracking ancient and digital codes makes her the perfect candidate to uncover the island's secrets. However, the island holds secrets beyond mere technological marvels. As the local weather begins to obey commands from the deserted tech facility, Calla faces a scenario that spirals her into the...

The first ever in-depth analysis of the tactics and equipment used by the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe has arrived! Spanning all of the films, this comprehensive audiobook goes into detail about the various guerrilla tactics of the Rebel Alliance and the awe-inspiring might of the Grand Army of the Republic and Darth Vader's Empire.

How does a butterfly grow? It starts with a mother butterfly laying eggs. Next the eggs hatch. A caterpillar eats and grows. Then it sheds its skin. See what happens step by step in a butterfly's life cycle.