Technology Fiction

In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the Internet in a medieval joust - whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated historian Ian Mortimer takes us on a whirlwind tour of Western history, pitting one century against another in his quest to measure change.

The epic climax of the Magic Time saga finds former lawyer turned visionary leader Cal Griffin continuing his quest across the changed face of America, where machines no longer run and magic holds sway. Accompanied by his loyal band of followers, fierce warrior Colleen Brooks, expatriate Russian physician Doc Lysenko, and bipolar street wizard Herman "Goldie" Goldman, Cal follows a trail of clues he hopes will lead him to the Source of the Change that overthrew the world.

¿Quién es la criatura más hambrienta en el mar del sur? El camarón antártico puede moverse en cardúmenes y el bacalao azul puede estar cazando para cenar, pero ninguno es lo suficientemente feroz como para estar en la cima de la red trófica. Este es un cuento con sabor a "pescado" sobre quién se come a quién. Los depredadores se vuelven presas y finalmente, sólo un animal llega a la cima. Bucea dentro del rítmico texto y averigua quién podría ser.

Space Bimbos are human too, right? ...and Sam is finding he's their ultimate Alpha Male! Sam's a geek for alien abduction stories. Heck, he's even been seeking them out, hoping to join the ranks. His dreams were never quite like this, though, as he finds himself abducted by a crew of gorgeous Bimbos from Space!. Seems as if this long-lost human civilization doesn't have a clue about real men, and Sam's more than happy to teach them the hot and steamy truth. He'll need courage, wisdom, and all the stamina he can muster to protect his new benefactors from the harsh realities of the universe, ...

In this fast-paced novella, a young Guardian is dropped into Chinese-held Tanzania on a solo mission to find a man he's never met. When he is exposed and captured, it seems that the worst he faces is some low-level proscribed pre-Egan tech of the military kind. Then he finds the man he's never met and his mission pivots to become a race against time to save not only his own life, but that of his entire country.

A man sees a flashy ad online advertising a twenty dollar treadmill. Big Bob buys the machine, too cheap to be scared or cautious, and realizes much too late that this machine has a taste for blood. Run Big Bob run. Bonus Story: A Haunted House Tale Five college students on Halloween night set out to discover the secrets of the town’s most infamous haunted house. Will these students live to see the morning or will this house claim five more victims? Bonus Story: The Man from the Road A man suddenly appears on a road. He's lost, confused, no clue as to how he got there. He starts to walk ...

Recently, in an amazing environment becoming more amazing in bad ways a 2-year-old boy was attacked by an alligator from a lagoon near Walt Disney World. The alligator is a wild animal native to the U.S. There are invasive species just as awful… So, in an exploration of these species within a fictional context…Faced with an ecological nightmare from prolific invasive species like the Burmese pythons, an ecological disaster that grows to nearly twenty feet in length and gives birth to over 100 pythons at a time, which having overrun Florida’s everglades has spread to other states, ...

The book that years ago predicted a man-made global pandemic! TWO WOMEN, ONE OF WHOM JILTED HIM, HELP A PRIVATE EYE STOP A BIOLOGICAL CATASTROPHE! A prominent law firm asks an investigator to look into the death of a business executive. The firm's client is the dead executive’s widow – a woman who deserted the private eye years earlier! Against the backdrop of his own personal turmoil, the dogged investigator is soon enmeshed in an international conspiracy fueled by perverted science, and old Cold War hatred. "IF YOU LIKE HARD-BOILED ACTION, MEMORABLE VILLAINS AND TWISTY PLOTS, THE JAKE...

Zeke and Harold continue on their quest to reunite with their friends, but what can they do to escape the mysterious and evil minion who hunts them? Can they survive alone? Will anyone help them? Is this their final adventure?

In autumn, a strong wind blows flower seeds high in the air and carries them far across the land. One by one, many of the seeds are lost — burned by the sun, fallen into the ocean, eaten by a bird.

Set in the near future. The world has begun to recover from the pandemic when news of a missile misfiring in the Pacific rocks the nation once more. The Navy seeks out the leading software expertise of Artificial Intelligence Systems Enterprises (AISE). AISE's chief engineer Artima "Arty" Ressols is leading the charge to track down the culprit while at times running into unexpected obstacles: people closest to her.

Volume I Battle Fatigue It's hell on Earth in the explosive battlefields of the former North Korea. Two Corps, Chinese and Korean/American, are slugging it out to decide the fate of the Korean Peninsula as World War Three rages on. SSG Denise Ware is in the thick of the battle with her four ground combat drones, screening the Corps from attack from a Chinese Armored Regiment. The action comes quickly to the drone drivers as they fight to keep the massed Chinese armor from attacking the flank of IV Corps. Will the drones win or lose, or will the Chinese overrun IV Corps and destroy Korea’s...

During an ordinary visit to the library, a young girl pulls out a not-so-ordinary book from the shelves. As she turns the pages in this book about coral reefs, the city around her slips away, and she finds herself surrounded by the coral cities of the sea and the mysterious plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide there.

What Shall We Do Today? The Community Center Mystery A Fun and Educational Adventure for Young Readers Ages 6-9 Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya as they embark on an exciting adventure at their local Community Center! When Maya arrives with mysterious invitations, the three friends discover that five special celebrations are happening on the same day. Perfect for classroom reading, bedtime stories, and independent readers who love learning while having fun! What makes this children's book special: Educational Value: Children learn about five real special days ...

Imagine a world without fear, where people no longer are frightened by past historic traumas that stop them from attaining new heights of glory, and have the capability to do more than they ever thought. That's the world that Mark Carson, CEO and Founder of a startup called Techiatry, wants to build. Amy London, a 20 year old, new intern, is finally getting a chance a paid opportunity by joining Techiatry. She's excited that she can finally use her skills in biology while also being paid for an internship for once. She, along with a large group of other new interns, are flown to a ...

Experience the timeless allure of the Golden Age of Science Fiction with "Science Fiction Novels Vol. 01: Five Science Fiction Novels" - an extraordinary anthology penned by the visionary authors of the Shadowplay Collective. Journey through five captivating tales that push the boundaries of imagination, captivating readers with their compelling narratives and evocative themes. In "The Poachers of Sato," enter a world of intergalactic intrigue as a team of renegade adventurers battles against ruthless foes in a race to uncover the truth behind a mysterious alien species. With high-stakes ...

One of the most talented and creative authors working today, Neal Stephenson is renowned for his exceptional novels - works colossal in vision and mind-boggling in complexity. Exploring and blending a diversity of topics, including technology, economics, history, science, pop culture, and philosophy, his books are the products of a keen and adventurous intellect. Stephenson ponders a wealth of subjects, from movies and politics to David Foster Wallace and the Midwestern American College Town; and more.

Hunted. Afraid. Alone. The season one finale is here! As Book Five begins, Winston has made the decision to go rogue. But can he succeed? Does he truly realize the gravity of his situation, or is he just a petulant teenager? How will Wickham react when he finds out Winston has gone rogue? And, what is Wex up to? Listen to Book Five in the Ballad of Winston the Wandering Trader to find out!

The White Guard is less famous than Mikhail Bulgakov's comic hit, The Master and Margarita, but it is a lovely book, though completely different in tone. It is set in Kiev during the Russian revolution and tells a story about the war's effect on a middle-class family (not workers). The story was not politically correct and thereby contributed to Bulgakov's lifelong troubles with the Soviet authorities. It was, however, well-loved, and the novel was turned into a successful play at the time of its publication in 1967. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: No two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful.