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Earth faces an unprecedented threat as the Boskonian organization, once thought to be vanquished, has resurfaced with devastating negasphere technology. Their plan? To annihilate Earth and all its inhabitants. It falls to Lensman Kimball Kinnison and four newly appointed second stage Lensmen of the Galactic Patrol to confront this formidable menace and safeguard civilization from destruction. This is the fifth thrilling installment in the Lensman series, following the events of Gary Lensman. - Summary by The Narrator

Brenda's adventure memoir, Becoming Amazed, will sweep you off your feet and plunge you into a world where the thrill of the unknown reigns supreme. Her journey began with a heart-pounding initiation—rafting and mountain climbing through the untamed Tanzanian wilderness chronicled in her book Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness. What started as a step outside her comfort zone soon became an insatiable quest for the extraordinary, pushing her to explore some of the most remote and breathtaking corners of the globe.

Join the Vortex Blaster, the brilliant hero created by Doc Smith, as he faces new challenges in a world threatened by atomic vortices. With his extraordinary computing mind and unwavering courage, hes ready to take on even greater heroics. This gripping pulp science fiction thriller, originally published in 1942 in Astounding Stories, promises an exhilarating ride! (Summary by phil c)

The Skylark of Space is a groundbreaking novel that takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos. Serialized in 1928 in Amazing Stories, it is hailed as a pioneering work of space opera, featuring heroes whose minds, bodies, and spirits are flawless as they battle against the forces of pure evil. This classic of pulp science fiction invites you to explore the vastness of space and the depths of human courage. (Introduction from Wikipedia)

In a galaxy ravaged by chaotic and deadly Atomic Vortices, civilization teeters on the brink of destruction. Despite the valiant efforts of the lensmen, these uncontrollable forces wreak havoc across every human planet. When one such vortex obliterates the home and family of the brilliant atomic physicist known as Storm Cloud, he is propelled into a relentless battle against these monstrous phenomena. Witness the rise of Storm Cloud as he becomes THE Vortex Blaster, determined to confront the horrors that have shattered his world. (Summary by book cover and Phil Chenevert)

Join Sean Smith, our host, on a hilarious, unfiltered reunion show with the graduates of Wantagh High School. Dive into the secrets, surprises, and stories that never made it to the yearbook. In this show, you'll discover the laughter, the lessons, and the moments that shaped a generation. Catch the stories, the laughs, and the drama when old friends collide.

Jarmen D’ju has no memories of his previous life. They were stolen in the lab that changed him into a monster. Though he was rescued, he knows he will never truly have the life he wants. As a being of half organic material and half cybernetic engineering, he will always need to hide, and finding a partner is not an option, for who could ever love a monster?

In a universe once dominated by the formidable Masters, a new generation rises to claim their legacy. But can this youthful race muster the strength and courage to confront the ancient Enemy of All? Join them on a thrilling journey of discovery and conflict. (Summary by Gutenberg)

In a daring journey across the cosmos, four of the universes brightest minds‚Aîtwo men and two women‚Aîfind themselves lost aboard an experimental spaceship, light-years away from home. As they navigate the vastness of space, they must not only chart a course back to Earth but also confront their own complex emotions and relationships, revealing loves and rivalries as profound as the extraordinary worlds they encounter.

On the enigmatic planet of Arisia, a secret lies hidden, protected by an impenetrable space barrier that has thwarted all human attempts to land. But when the call came from Earth to Go to Arisia!, Virgil Samms of the Galactic Patrol daringly answered. He returned not only with tales of the unknown but also with the Lens‚Aîa remarkable device granting its wearer unimaginable powers. Yet, Samms quickly learns that such power comes at a steep price. Little did he know, his journey would lead him to confront an extraordinary destiny as the First Lensman. First Lensman is the thrilling sequel ...

Embark on a thrilling journey beyond the stars in Subspace Survivors by E. E. Smith, a gripping tale of courage, survival, and the unknown. When a routine voyage through hyperspace turns catastrophic, the crew and passengers of the starship Procyon are thrust into an uncharted and perilous reality.

Die Romanvorlage zum Netflix-Hit! Hadley könnte sich wirklich etwas Schöneres vorstellen, als auf der Hochzeit ihres Vaters Brautjungfer zu spielen. Dass sie dann allerdings ihr Flugzeug verpasst und erst einmal auf dem überfüllten New Yorker Flughafen festsitzt, hat sie dann doch nicht gewollt. Und genauso wenig hatte sie vor, sich ausgerechnet hier unsterblich zu verlieben: in den Jungen mit den verwuschelten Haaren und dem Puderzucker auf dem Hemd, der wie sie nach London muss. Hadley bleibt genau eine Fluglänge Zeit, um sein Herz zu gewinnen.

Follow Steelgrave carefully as he uses courage and skill to uncover a murderous scheme of international proportion. Travel down the dark alleyways of intrigue through Italy and the United States. Will there be justice and light at the end of this literary journey, or will the last chapter be Warren's obituary?

Medical and technological advances over the past decades have left millions of Catholics grappling with tough issues and these dilemmas will only increase with complexity as medical advances escalate. In this updated and expanded edition, Life Issues, Medical Choices provides clear answers to difficult questions based upon fundamental principles to help concerned Catholics make morally sound choices for themselves and their loved ones.

Aikaterina has lived since the dawn of time. Her species was born at the same time as the universe, yet she yearns for something more. Her experiences with the Valdier, Sarafin, Curizan, and especially the Dragonlings, has left her craving something she never expected—a sense of belonging. Bear Running Wolf is shocked when he discovers a beautiful alien woman standing in the snow-covered woods on Paul Groves’ Ranch. He knows that not all the visitors to the ranch are human … he just never expected to meet a woman from another world.

Aikaterina has lived since the dawn of time. Her species was born at the same time as the universe, yet she yearns for something more. Her experiences with the Valdier, Sarafin, Curizan, and especially the Dragonlings, has left her craving something she never expected—a sense of belonging.

The action in Gray Lensman picks up immediately where Galactic Patrol left off, in the middle of the battle to destroy Helmuth's Main Base and, it is hoped, fully end the threat of Boskone. After the base falls, Kinnison finds some clues that lead him to think that Helmuth was perhaps not the head of Boskone after all.The clues lead Kinnison to mount an expedition aboard the newly constructed super-dreadnought Dauntless, into the Second Galaxy where he thinks the true head of Boskone might reside.The Dauntless locates a planet under attack and comes to its aid, destroying the Boskonian forces ...

Harmon Tomeral and his friends wanted nothing more than to go to space, and they have beaten the odds, time and again. They developed a mech and won the Top Fleet Marine Competition. They brought back a battlecruiser from an unknown system and made it their own. They made allies who helped them achieve great victories, and they ultimately founded new colonies in what has become known as the Salvage System.

Sheikh Junayd Saif-Ad-Din wears the royal, sophisticated persona of wealth and power. He became a doctor to help his people, but his bloodline comes from the desert and a long line of warriors. His sophisticated veneer dissolves when he witnesses an assault while at a society function—and meets a mysterious woman who emerges from the darkness.

Since she was a child, Wynter Stormhold’s curious nature has taken her to far-off worlds. In one world, she touches the life of a human boy. In another, she finds her most trusted friend, a stone dragon she calls Pow-pow. Hiding her growing powers from her mage family started out as a childish prank, but now she uses them to go on secret adventures.