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In a distant future, the solar system relies on a single energy source, tightly controlled by a powerful corporation intent on using its dominance to rule the planets. Unbeknownst to this corporate giant, a pair of rogue scientists stumble upon a groundbreaking new form of energy that could shatter their monopoly. As the stakes rise, the corporation will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on power, leading to an epic showdown across the stars. Join us for a thrilling tale of innovation, betrayal, and interstellar conflict. (Summary by Boojumuk)

In confident Edwardian Britain, the Asquith family rose to the top of politics and society, only for their world to unravel in the killing fields of the Great War. Their story bears all the hallmarks of a 20th-century Shakespearean tragedy, with Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and his mercurial, charismatic wife, Margot, at its heart. Four children from his first marriage also play central roles in this sweeping family saga.

Une histoire courte et authentique sur l'amitié d'enfance, le contact humain et la confiance. ***L'auteur a utilisé un pseudonyme. ***Cette histoire courte et véridique est également disponible en anglais (Boyhood Affection).

This is Book 4 of The Falconer's Apprentice Series. Every falconer needs to seriously consider adding a dog (or two!) to the team. In this book, the quarry is rabbit. What is the best dog breed to use for hunting rabbits with a hawk? With the help of eight highly accomplished rabbit hawkers, we explore the virtues of the Beagle, Brittany Spaniel, Jack Russell's Terrier, and Miniature Dachshund. Learn about selecting a pup, how to raise and train a rabbit-hunting dog, and how to hunt them under a hawk. This is the only book of its kind!

Late on payments for his spaceship and abandoned by his crew, James May jumped at the chance to hire a copilot who came complete with cargo. Next thing May knew, the copilot was a washout, the cargo was worthless, and his ship had been repossessed by a chief in the Yueh-sheng crime syndicate. May needed the ship to survive, so he stole it back. But if he expected to live long, he'd have to repay his debts - so he could hardly turn down a job that promised wealth, heroism, and revenge against the Yueh-sheng.

Hank is walking home from the bar when the Model T pulls alongside him. It's been decades since he saw a car this old, and the sound of it takes him right back to his 20s. The door is open, and when he climbs in, the car takes off - without a driver. Before he knows what's happened, Hank is right back at Big Spring Pavilion, where he spent his youth drinking bootleg whiskey and chasing pretty girls. He will find the past is not quite as he remembered it, but still a lovely place to go for a drive.

A scholar, a goblin, and a gnome, among others, pursue the secrets of a vanished ancient race through a wasteland of dark magic in this enthralling fantasy quest adventure. On an Earth that is different from ours, the young scholar Mark Cornwall becomes a target of the Inquisition and, specifically, its most evil and obsessed agent, Beckett. Damned for asking questions, Mark is forced to escape over the border into the Wastelands, a magical realm that is home to all manner of flesh-devouring monsters.

Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World tells the complete story of how a city once famed for protests so peaceful that toddlers joined grandparents became a place where police have fired tear gas, rubber bullets and even live ammunition at their neighbors, while pro-government hooligans attack demonstrators....

Elle m'a permis de m'exprimer sexuellement sans retenue, mais... ***Cet auteur écrit sous un pseudonyme. ***Cette histoire est disponible en anglais (She Allowed Me to Roar).

No science fiction author was more highly regarded than Grand Master Clifford D. Simak, winner of numerous honors. One of the genre's premier literary artists, Simak explores time travel and time engines; examines the rituals and superstitions of galactic travelers who have long forgotten their ultimate purpose; and even takes fascinating detours through World War II and the wild American West in a wondrous anthology that no science fiction fan should be without.

In collaboration with acclaimed nonfiction author Clifford A. Pickover, Piers Anthony, one of the most popular fantasy writers in America, brings listeners a disturbing tale of our own world, and the strange creatures with whom we share it.

Experience the heartwarming humor of "The Aldrich Family," a classic radio series that captures the joys and challenges of family life. Follow the hilarious adventures of Henry Aldrich and his family as they navigate everyday situations with charm and wit. Perfect for fans of vintage comedy and wholesome entertainment, each episode offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of radio. Discover why "The Aldrich Family" remains a beloved favorite.

Once, the word sex-life had had a meaning. Now there is no life without sex, and within this life, there is no sex as we once knew it. No one had a sex-life anymore. You were having either one or the other.New York City, 2268 A.D.Our world is a social utopia; a place where intellect and talent are the prizes of the day. The subways fly, the taxis have legs and science has advanced humankind to a level where there is no poverty, no crime and no strife.But if you don't have sex five times each day, you will die.All human beings have a disease called CMB which forces them to copulate ...

Very Short Stories and Verses for Children by W. K. Clifford is a charming collection of brief tales and gentle poetry crafted for young listeners and early listeners. The book’s concise storytelling style makes each piece easy to enjoy in a single sitting, perfect for bedtime or classroom listening. Its language reflects the warmth and simplicity of classic children’s literature, offering timeless themes and light moral lessons.

The detective is losing his mind. Suffering from a panic disorder that has him haunting emergency rooms in rising waves of crisis, the detective begins to lose his grip - on his relationship with his fiery young lover, on his ability to work, on his health.

A young architecture student is pulled into his city's street demonstrations. McSweeney's is a literary journal based in San Francisco.

Welcome back! We're a podcast about lifes chaos and failing forward - hosted by @coltondowling & @dylanpcarlino Produced by @thejimmyclifford Hosts Colton Dowling and Dylan Carlino bring Chaos Comedy, News, Interviews, Hard Hitting Questions, some pop-culture, celebrity guests, and "man" on the street. Each podcast episode features another dive into another dimension of life. From witches to sports (jk) we talk about whatever the mania is saying about.

Ollie Tucker, a recent college graduate and student of philosophy, is obsessed with truth and the source of knowledge, questioning the validity of everything he hears from his parents, his girlfriend, and even the voices inside his head. In pursuit of the truth and life’s deeper meaning, he invents an alter ego, Oliver, who lives the adventurous and exotic existence Ollie cannot. But Ollie has another problem—a repressed memory of his uncle Scotty that threatens to derail his life, his relationships, and his sexuality. But the memory is a blur.

Noah meets a North Carolina native, Dalton, who was just released from a Montana prison for trafficking drugs through "the treasure state." They meet at a homeless shelter in Missoula, Montana, where shower times do not provide the privacy one would have in one's own home. Come open the pages to a world of homoerotic locker rooms where disadvantaged men must take showers to be able to stay in this homeless shelter...

El recuerdo de una joven que me permitió explorar, pero... ***Esta historia erótica real está escrita con un seudónimo. ***Esta historia erótica real está disponible en inglés (She Allowed Me to Roar!).