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Want to be immortal? You can be in AD 2110. Just go to the Hereafter Insurance Corporation and hook yourself up to the Machine. There’s nothing to fear. That is, if it happens to be working right, and if nobody slips another mind into your body when you’re not looking, and if you’re not on a poltergeist hatelist.

Explore the rise of artificial intelligence and the dangers of advanced technology in Robot Revolt: Classic Tales of Artificial Intelligence. Featuring Watchbird, The Machine That Saved the World, and Defense Mech, this classic science fiction collection brings together unforgettable stories by...

Dimension of Miracles is a satirical science fiction novel first published by Dell in 1968. It's about Tom Carmody, a New Yorker who, thanks to a computer error, wins the main prize in the Intergalactic Sweepstakes. Tom claims his prize before the error is discovered and is allowed to keep it. However, since Tom is a human from Earth without galactic status and no space traveling experience, he has no homing instinct that can guide him back to Earth once his odyssey begins - and the galactic lottery organizers cannot transport him home.

Alastair Crompton skilled nosologist at Psychosmell, Inc. sniffs out something he's been missing his whole life - his other selves. His disturbed psyche was divided into three parts and the other parts were implanted in other bodies on other planets. His obsession to re-unite himself leads to disturbing discovers about the underpinnings of the society he lives in, personal conflicts, a vastly destructive war and a shocking ultimate revelation.

Interstellar travel to alien worlds is too expensive for Marvin, a college student in need of a good vacation. And so he signs up for what he can afford: a mind swap, in which his consciousness is swapped into the body of an alien life-form. Unfortunately, Marvin finds himself in the body of an interstellar criminal—a body that he has to vacate, fast.

A Collection of Science Fiction Classic Short Stories.

Would you like to understand the deeper spiritual meaning of physical illness, parenting handicapped children, drug addiction, alcoholism, the death of a loved one, accidents, deafness, and blindness? Your Soul’s Plan (which was originally published under the title Courageous Souls: Do We Plan...

In "The Robot Who Looked Like Me," a busy man and a busy woman find a way to carve out time to romance each other—by having look-alike robots made to do the job—who then run away together. 

Untouched by Human Hands consists of 13 stories of beings who dwell on the strange borders of reality. Some of these stories tell of people you know or of events that might happen - but haven't yet. Some will take you to the furthermost reaches of the sky and to planets whose names are unknown this side of Arcturus. And some - perhaps the richest and most memorable of these stories - open into the interior of strange minds to reveal the reflection of ourselves.

Final Examination by Robert Sheckley is a gripping mid-century science fiction tale that delves into the psychological and societal unraveling sparked by an impending cosmic reckoning. As the stars begin to vanish from the night sky, humanity is given a chilling countdown to judgment.

Step into the visionary worlds that defined a genre. *Golden Age Science Fiction Short Stories Anthology* brings together unforgettable tales from Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, E. E. Smith, and Robert Sheckley—masters who shaped modern science fiction with bold ideas, cosmic adventure, and thought-provoking storytelling. From distant planets and advanced civilizations to sharp social commentary and mind-bending twists, this collection captures the imagination, innovation, and timeless wonder of classic sci-fi at its very best.

A sharp collection of Robert Sheckley’s classic satirical science fiction, blending clever humor, strange futures, social commentary, and imaginative twists. Featuring Ask a Foolish Question, Keep Your Shape, and Cost of Living, this volume showcases Sheckley’s witty, inventive take on...

A thrilling collection of classic science fiction from Robert Sheckley, exploring futuristic warfare, hostile worlds, alien threats, and the darker possibilities of human conflict. Featuring Warm, The Hour of Battle, Accept No Substitutes, and more imaginative tales from one of science...

A classic science fiction collection by Robert Sheckley featuring Diplomatic Immunity, Bad Medicine, and Proof of the Pudding. Discover clever alien encounters, bizarre schemes, futuristic satire, and imaginative twists from one of science fiction’s most distinctive storytellers...

Set against the backdrop of America's Great Depression and Dust Bowl, a family of farmers from Oklahoma head west in search of work, only to discover thousands like them are also on the move. Following a violent altercation with some locals, they head back on the road with their dream of a promised land in tatters. And life is set to get much worse for the Joads....

A striking collection of classic Robert Sheckley science fiction, featuring “Warm,” “Warrior Race,” and “Watchbird.” This volume brings together sharp imagination, futuristic suspense, and Sheckley’s signature wit in one memorable edition...

In the heart of London, chaos reigns as a mysterious man snatches a steel-lined briefcase right from under the noses of armed secret agents. The stakes? The fate of nations hangs in the balance. Enter Stephen Dain, a resourceful detective called upon when the intelligence services of the entire Western world are left baffled and helpless. With only a single clue—a beautiful, clever, and dangerously alluring woman—Dain plunges into a high-stakes race against time. Will he outsmart the enemy and reclaim the briefcase before it’s too late? Join us for 'Dead Run,' a gripping detective ...

A gripping collection of classic Robert Sheckley science fiction, featuring sharp imagination, futuristic intrigue, and unforgettable twists in “Beside Still Waters,” “Cost of Living,” and “Diplomatic Immunity.” Perfect for readers who enjoy witty, thought-provoking short stories...

In 2092, the world's ecology is in ruins, drought and famine are widespread and survival is a never-ending challenge. Harold Erdman leaves his dying community with one goal, to make his way to Esmeralda, an island paradise run by the Huntworld Corporation which has turned public murder, among willing competitors, into a thriving and lucrative business. Can he survive the journey and then the many rounds of deadly competition on his way to the Big Payoff.

If a society was created entirely by criminals with no memory of their former world, what would they come up with? It couldn't be crazier than Omega, where the religion is the worship of evil, humans are hunted for fun, status is attained one corpse at a time, and life expectancy is three years...if you're lucky. Omega - a fun place to live, if the plants, animals, weather, or your neighbors don't kill you first.