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Our feelings towards others and even inanimate objects are often shaped by associations that may seem unrelated. A change of heart is frequently just a shift in these complex connections that influence our perspective. Imagine if these associations could be intentionally modified by the individual in charge of the process... (from the Blurb)

In Sensitive Man, Poul Anderson takes us on a thought-provoking journey into the depths of human potential. What if we could harness the power of psychology to gain control over our automatic reactions—those instinctive responses driven by anger, fear, and our very biology? Imagine a world where our emotions, hormones, and even our blood pressure could be influenced by our reason and intellect. In this gripping tale, one extraordinary man stands against a power-hungry cabal bent on world domination, armed with talents that defy the norm. Join us as we explore these profound questions and...

In the gripping tale of Security, a compartmentalized government physicist is coerced by secret police to spearhead experiments for a groundbreaking weapon. Transported to a clandestine space station, he finds himself at the helm of a project shrouded in mystery and betrayal. As spies lurk in every shadow, the line between patriotism and treachery blurs, leaving him to question not only his mission but his very loyalty. This captivating story, crafted by Golden Age Science Fiction and Fantasy author Poul Anderson, first graced the pages of Space Science Fiction in February 1953.

Join the adventure of a lifetime with Star Ship, where the most peculiar space castaways embark on a thrilling journey! The Terrans have left their magnificent interstellar vessel in a precarious orbit around the mysterious planet Khazak, only to descend in a lifeboat to explore its bizarre, Iron Age civilization. But fate has other plans, and their lifeboat meets with disaster! Experience Poul Andersons storytelling at its finest as you traverse the galaxy and uncover the wild escapades that await. - Summary by Paul Harvey

"- Vous ferez l'affaire. Sans conteste. - L'affaire pour quoi ? Everard se pencha ; il sentit son pouls s'accélérer. - Pour la Patrouille. Vous allez devenir une sorte de policier. - Ouais ? Où ça ? - Partout. Et en tout temps." Préparez-vous à une surprise... Voyez-vous, notre société, quoique légale, ne constitue qu'une façade... et une source de fonds. Notre vraie fonction, c'est de patrouiller le temps.

Imagine the surprise an immigrant tailor receives when a statue he receives in payment for his work is actually a fairy that can grant him three wishes. Perhaps he was right to attempt to turn down the wishes. Of course that's easy to say once the wishes run out. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In a distant future, Earth continues its orbit around the Sun, a forgotten speck in the galaxy, irrelevant to its trillions of descendants. Yet, for the few million who remain, life is a tapestry of simplicity and quiet joy. But when interstellar politics demands their departure from Earth, the story unfolds in unexpected ways. Join the legendary Poul Anderson as he delves into the significance of Earth to humanity, focusing on one mans poignant journey. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

College student, ex-marine, and martial artist Malcolm Lockridge is in prison awaiting his trial for murder when he receives an unexpected visit from an extraordinarily beautiful woman named Storm. Claiming to be a representative of the Wardens, a political faction from 2,000 years in the future, Storm offers the astonished young man a proposition: freedom in return for his assistance in recovering an unspecified lost treasure. But it is not long before Malcolm realizes that, in truth, he's been recruited as a soldier in the Wardens' ongoing war against their rivals, the Rangers.

Beneath a pale Venusian mask lies the enigmatic arch-humanist‚Aîan anti-tech killer responsible for the tragic Malone bloodshed that spanned from Saturn to the sun. Now, on the distant Trojan asteroids, a deadly rendezvous awaits. Dive into this gripping tale by Poul Anderson, celebrated as one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. - Summary by Author

Dive into a collection of captivating sci-fi tales that explore the boundaries of human ambition and the mysteries of the cosmos. In Industrial Revolution, workers in a remote mining facility scheme for their freedom from Earth, all while facing military scrutiny. Captive of the Centaurianess follows an unlikely trio‚Aîa scientist, a warrior princess, and a Martian‚Aîas they revolutionize space travel in a bar. Discover the secrets of eternal life in What Shall it Profit? when an underground research facility is uncovered, leading to unforeseen consequences. The Virgin of Valkarion takes...

In a universe where time stretches over a million years, Daryesh stands as a man without a world. Once the revered Lord of a Thousand Suns, he now roams the cosmos in an alien guise, desperately seeking love, life, and the elusive Vwyrdda. Experience this captivating tale by Poul Anderson that explores longing and the quest for connection across the stars.

Have you ever considered the chilling implications of a machine with amnesia? Join us as we explore the fascinating and potentially dangerous world of technology and memory in this thought-provoking tale. - Summary by Poul Anderson

In a not-so-distant future, Earth has fallen under the iron grip of the Valgolians, a humanoid race that extracts heavy taxes, controls industries, and meddles in every facet of life. As rumors of their brutal regime and horrific massacres spread, a flicker of rebellion ignites among the patriots yearning for freedom. Yet, not everyone shares this desire for liberation; the end of nationalistic wars has brought an unexpected peace, and access to healthcare is now widespread. Amidst this complex landscape, a faction of elite intellectuals conspires to overthrow their oppressors, but their ...

Far into the reaches of space, Anson Guthrie and a band of colonists have forged a new existence on Amaterasu not as physical beings but as downloaded consciousness watched over by the benevolent Life Mother. Yet as idyllic as their lives may be, back home on Earth the situation is growing grim.

On a far-future Earth, a linked system of artificial intelligences called the cybercosm runs the planet and the universe far more efficiently than any flesh and blood ruler ever could, in essence rendering the human race obsolete. On the Earth's moon, genetically engineered Lunarians carrying the DNA of Dagney Beynac - a descendant of the legendary Anton Guthrie, founder of the powerful and visionary Fireball Enterprises - struggle to preserve their lives, their freedom, and their satellite's resources in the face of threats posed by encroaching humans and controlling machines.

Voici venue l'heure des ultimes aventures de Manse Everard et ses collègues de la Patrouille du temps au service de l'Histoire... Des aventures qui conduiront nos héros depuis la préhistoire jusqu'à une étrange variante de notre XXe siècle, en passant par la Bactriane du IIIe siècle avant notre ère et le Moyen Âge italien. Car les Exaltationnistes menacent toujours, sans parler d'un danger plus grand encore qui pourrait bien annihiler jusqu'à la Patrouille elle-même... et nous avec !

Le troisième volet inédit en audio d'un des plus grands classiques de la SF moderne ! Manse Everard et ses collègues sont loin d'en avoir fini avec les pirates temporels avides de réécrire notre Histoire. Au programme de ce troisième tome : Stella Maris, Rome et ses guerres dans les marches de l'Empire, au sein des royaumes Nord, au tout début de l'ère chrétienne, l'équilibre de l'Histoire étant alors fragile, Manse Everard accompagné pour l'occasion de Janne Floris surveille de près le déroulement des évènements.

No longer a brash, young ensign, Captain Dominic Flandry has risen in rank but now appreciates fully that the Terran empire is old and tired, wanting to be left in peace. But the enemies it has made and the competing empire of Merseia will give it no peace. Too evenly matched for open warfare not to destroy them both, the opponents engage in subtle thrust and counter-thrust, feint and counter-feint, with Flandry in the thick of it.

The way we feel about another person or about objects is often bound up in associations that have no direct connection with the person or object, at all. Often, what we call a "change of heart" comes about sheerly from a change in the many associations which make up our present viewpoint. Now, suppose that these associations could be altered artificially, at the option of the person who was in charge of the process.

The way we feel about another person, or about objects, is often bound up in associations that have no direct connection with the person or object at all. Often, what we call a "change of heart" comes about simply from a change in the many associations which make up our present viewpoint. Now, suppose these associations could be altered artificially, at the option of the person who was in charge of the process.