The Library of America presents an exclusive e-book edition of the astonishing 1930 collection that introduced a major new voice in American literature. “If Katherine Anne Porter had written nothing but these short narratives," observed the New York Times, "she would be among the most distinguished masters of her craft in this country.”

Two reporters looking for a story in the outer reaches of the Solar System come upon a derelict spaceship. Inside, they find the only inhabitant, a beautiful young woman who has been imprisoned for a thousand years in suspended animation, suspended but aware for the whole time. Together they set off on a grand adventure across the vastness of space and time in a search for a race known as the Cosmic Engineers on a mission to save the universe. Originally published as a short novel in Astounding Stories in 1939 and later expanded in this 1950 version, Cosmic Engineers shows the scope and imagination of one of science fictions true masters, Clifford Simak.

The Fairy Books, or "Coloured" Fairy Books is a collection of fairy tales divided into twelve books, each associated with a different colour. Collected together by Andrew Land they are sourced from a number of different countries and were translated by Lang's wife and other translators who also retold many of the tales. The collection has been incalculably important and, although he did not source the stories himself direct from the oral tradition he can make claim to the first English translation of many.First published in 1892, The Green Fairy Bookis the 3rd volume in this series.

Almost twenty years ago, in a riveting story of courage and hope, Peg Kehret wrote of months spent in a hospital when she was twelve, first struggling to survive a severe case of polio, then slowly learning to walk again. The book deeply touched readers of all ages and received many awards and honors. This anniversary edition includes an updated and extended epilogue about the author's experiences since the original publication. It also includes twelve pages of new photos and a lengthy section about polio, past and present."From a writer known for her fiction, a moving memoir about a 12-year-old who got polio in 1949 in Austin, Minnesota, Kehret describes the disease, the diagnosis, the severe symptoms, treatments, physical therapy, slow recovery, and return home with walking sticks—and how she was forever changed . . . A simple, direct, and sometimes self-deprecating style of writing tenderly draws readers into Kehret's experiences and the effects of the disease...

Carey Rockwell was a pseudonym used to produce kids books, the most famous featuring Tom Corbett, Space Cadet.

The Point of View is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Stanley Grauman Weinbaum then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

Star Surgeon: A Remarkably Intelligent, Insightful and Challenging Sci-Fi NovelBefore the classic sci-fi shows of the 60s and 70s were books like Star Surgeon which were often the cause of inspiration for some well-known sci-fi stories that followed. Written by Alan Nourse, who was a doctor himself at some point during his life, Star Surgeon explores the relations and possible cooperation between humans and aliens, while touching upon sensitive topics such as humanity's - and more specifically the medical community's - ability to flow with new and unexpected changes.The novel follows the storyline of Dal Timgar, the first alien to ever study at and graduate from a prestigious medical university on Earth. While considered a potentially brilliant medical doctor, Timgar has to fight against the discriminations and prejudices of his superiors and his classmates, in his effort to prove himself, while also dealing with interstellar medical emergencies.It's easy to see how numerous popular sci-fi shows and fragments from well-known sci-fi movies and books that followed would be loosely based on Nourse's novel. Advanced medicine is an important part of any sci-fi story, and when you throw the relationship between humans and aliens into the mix, you get potential story arcs that cannot be ignored.Star Surgeon explores several of the challenges that these story arcs may represent, and also tackles the problem of how, as human beings, we find it so difficult to accept changes, even when they are for our own good. Moreover, the novel presents Dal Timgar as a complex and well-developed character who feels quite real and unique, making the story all the more entertaining.With an engaging plot, an excellent style and detailed descriptions, Star Surgeon is a work of literary art that can compare to some of the most significant sci-fi novels of the 20th century.

When London burned - a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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