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The Time Machine is a science-fiction novel by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. Wells is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now almost universally used to refer to such a vehicle.

In The Capture of Father Time, L. Frank Baum spins a whimsical and imaginative tale of young Jim, a mischievous boy who, through sheer curiosity, manages to capture the legendary figure of Father Time. With time itself seemingly under his control, Jim embarks on a series of playful and chaotic adventures, unaware of the consequences of meddling with the natural order of things.

Between 1895 and 1898, H. G. Wells wrote five science fiction novels, which have become among the most celebrated examples of the genre. The first of these was The Time Machine, in which Wells explores not only the fascinating subject of time travel but also the potential dangers to human autonomy by the advance of civilization. Well's world-weary Time Traveller, who is the main narrator, is one of his most quirky and appealing characters.

When Donahue walks out, Dr. Chloe McGuire's marriage implodes. He teaches her humiliation. When a passionate friendship blooms with Dr. Zakia Kigamba during their medical rounds through Kenya, she learns resilience. The Kinship Of All Creatures tells the story of Dr. Chloe McGuire, a genetics researcher at Cornell University. She goes to Kenya as a delegate to the conference of the United Nations Decade for Women, where each distinct face, every glowing shape comes together in a happening, an encounter, an explosion of euphoria. Though diverse in their goals and how they could reach them, ...

In 1768, John Long set out from Gravesend in England, bound for Canada and a position as a clerk. Quickly developing an affection for the First Nations people he encountered, he determined to learn native languages and thereby make him useful in the 'Indian Trade' living first among Mohawks at Cahnuaga (Kahnawake) and later, among Ojibwa and Cree people north of Lake Superior. Long's journal provides a thrilling depiction the life of a fur trader in the late 18th century. It is a dangerous world, where starvation, torture, murder, war, disease and misfortune are constant threats.

"The Time Machine" is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. Wells is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now almost universally used to refer to such a vehicle.

Join us! "Science Fiction Novels Vol. 05: Five Science Fiction Novels" is a captivating collection of literary gems, crafted by the talented minds of the Shadowplay Collective. Step into a world brimming with awe-inspiring wonders, imaginative realms, and gripping adventures, all masterfully written in the cherished style of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Within this volume, you will embark on an unforgettable journey through five extraordinary tales that push the boundaries of human imagination. Brace yourself as you encounter a diverse array of characters, intricate plotlines, and ...

U odnogo portnogo rodilsja kroshechnyj syn, ne bol'she mizinca, a potomu ego i nazvali Mal'chiks-c-pal'chik. No pri malom roste u nego ne bylo nedostatka v muzhestve, i on skazal svoemu otcu: "Otec, ja dolzhen nepremenno videt' svet." - "Eto verno, syn moj! - skazal starik, vzjal dlinnuju shtopal'nuju igolku i na svechke priladil k nej sharik iz surgucha. - Vot tebe i mech na dorogu."

This incisive satire has never lost its sting, whether the work of an embittered mind or a profound comment on the Age of Reason and Nature, there is all the fascination of distorting mirrors in Swift's accounts of Lilliput and Brogdingnag, and far more than mere spleen in the way he lashes human passions and institutions.

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the vast expanse of the universe? Look no further than Science Fiction Short Stories Vol. 13 by The Shadowplay Collective. This collection of short stories is sure to captivate and enthrall Science Fiction fans and readers of all ages. Seven Stories: WHISPERS FROM THE ANCIENT MANOR. COSMIC LINEAGE. GRAVEYARD TANGLES. SHINING SPECIES. GALACTIC VOYAGE. THE DERANGED SONATA. HOURGLASS HIJACKER. Within the pages of this book, you will find yourself transported to new worlds and alternate realities, where anything is possible. The Science ...

Washington Irving (1783-1859) was a short-story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat. The short story "The Devil and Tom Walker" is about a miserly man who makes a deal with the devil. Irving’s fictional character Diedrich Knickerbocker is a Dutch-American historian and narrator of "The Conspiracy of the Cocked Hats" and the “golden age” of Wouter van Twiller, the Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam.

In this groundbreaking tale by H. G. Wells, a Victorian-era time traveller explores a distant and dystopian future populated by fragile Eloi and bestial Morlocks underground....

Dieses Hörbuch beinhaltet die vollständige Sammlung von kurzen, meist heiteren Geschichten rund um das Thema "Reisen" von Kurt Tucholsky (1890-1935). Seit 1924 lebte er überwiegend im Ausland und kehrte nur sporadisch nach Deutschland zurück. 1933 verbrannten die Nazis Tucholskys Bücher und bürgerten ihn aus.

Do you believe in faeries? Alexis does, but not instinctively. She prefers a logical explanation for her friend Molly's disappearance. But after coming up with only dead ends, she wonders if the impossible could be possible. Is Molly lost in the Faery Realm? Determined to find her friend, Alexis makes a deal with one of the fae to bring her into the Faery Realm. But it is dangerous, and if Alexis isn't careful, Molly won't be the only one who needs saving.

1842 brach der junge und schon gefeierte Autor Charles Dickens zu einer Lesereise nach Amerika und Kanada auf - von Boston bis St. Louis, von Richmond bis Quebec, mit Bahn oder Schiff. Zunächst stellte er sich ein Amerika vor, in dem eine tolerante und demokratische Zukunftsgesellschaft entstehen würde, ohne den Dünkel der englischen Aristokratie. Umso enttäuschter war er über den amerikanischen Kapitalismus und vor allem über die Sklaverei. Seine Kritik an Land und Leuten formulierte er unmittelbar und nicht ohne Ironie in seinen "Aufzeichnungen aus Amerika", gelesen von Christian Brückner.

Scritto nel 1844 "Una storia delle Ragged Mountains" fa parte di una silloge chiamata "I racconti del terrore". Il protagonista, sotto l'effetto di una droga, sperimenta gli effetti di un viaggio nel tempo, ritrovandosi nel passato e in luoghi diversi, dall'America del 1827 all'India del 1780, dove viene coinvolto nella battaglia tra gli Inglesi e le popolazioni dell’India. Una Storia delle Ragged Mountains è considerato uno dei lavori migliori di Poe. Quest'opera fa parte della collana LibriVivi Palco.

After the disappearance of his two best friends down at Cricket River, James is shunned by the whole town. But when a strange storm pulls them into a lost time and place, it is James who must explore this world full of giant creatures in search of a way to save them. He soon finds that there is an evil force in this place, and it feeds on emotions. Will he be able to face this evil and save his people, or will they be forever lost in time?

Auf der Flucht durch die Zeit – Roger Zelaznys Science-Fiction-Klassiker in neuer Übersetzung. Red Dorakeen hat sich einen mächtigen Feind gemacht. Kreuz und quer flieht er vor dessen Attentätern durch die Epochen der Menschheitsgeschichte – denn die "Straße nach Überallhin" ermöglicht es ihm, von der unvorstellbar fernen Vergangenheit bis in die weite Zukunft zu reisen. Dieser vergessene Schatz der Science-Fiction lässt einen immer wieder von Neuem staunen, rätseln und mitfiebern – ein außergewöhnliches Hörerlebnis gelesen von Mark Bremer. Neu übersetzt wurde der Klassiker von Jakob Schmidt.

Shipwrecked on an unknown island, Lemuel Gulliver finds himself not merely a fish out of water, but a very big fish in a small pond. He awakens to find himself tied to the ground by the natives of Lilliput—tiny people small enough to fit in his pocket and play hide and seek in his hair!

Als im Jahre 1336 Francesco Petrarca den südfranzösischen Mont Ventoux bestieg, war dies eine Zeitenwende: Zum ersten Mal wurde ein Berg bestiegen um des Bergsteigens willen. Oben angekommen, wurde Petrarca klar, dass das Leben in dieser Welt nicht nur trostlose Durchgangsstation ist auf dem Weg ins Jenseits - nein, er sah, dass die Welt und das Leben SCHÖN sind! Ein kleines, kurzes Hörbuch - und doch voller Wahrheit.