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At first, only a few things are known about the celestial object that astronomers dub Rama. It is huge, weighing more than ten trillion tons. And it is hurtling through the solar system at inconceivable speed. Then a space probe confirms the unthinkable: Rama is no natural object. It is, incredibly, an interstellar spacecraft. Space explorers and planet-bound scientists alike prepare for mankind's first encounter with alien intelligence.

In The Big Break, author Del Clark takes listeners behind the curtain of the entertainment industry to reveal how some of the biggest names in show business got their start. Through candid stories, surprising twists, and inspiring journeys, this book captures the grit, determination, and luck that define the path to stardom.

Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (December 16, 1917-March 19, 2008) was a British science fiction writer, science writer, futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, television series host, and influential proponent of space travel. He co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, widely regarded as one of the most influential films of all time. For many years Clarke, Robert Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov were known as the "Big Three" of science fiction. The following is a speech Clarke gave at a reception for the 2001 film release.

Set in the wild landscapes of North Florida and Appalachia, Song of the Unsung Mushroom is a lyrical, genre-blurring novel about loss, identity, and the hidden intelligence that pulses beneath our feet. Nature and technology dissolve into one, reshaping what it means to be human.

Ryan Preston has done seven years in the NHL; he worked hard to get there, and he's all set up to sign a fresh contract. That's until his twin brother, Liam, calls in the ultimate favour. Liam asks Ryan to play a season in the UK in his place, because now's Liam's chance to play in the big league. Ryan agrees because it's just for one season, right? He'll be back home in Canada before he knows it.

Dog Star was first published in the April 1962 issue of Galaxy. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

The best science fiction scrutinizes our culture and politics, examines the limits of the human condition, and zooms across galaxies at faster-than-light speeds, moving from the very near future to the far-flung worlds of tomorrow in the space of a single sentence. Neil Clarke has selected the short science fiction (and only science fiction) best representing the previous year's writing, showcasing the talent, variety, and awesome "sensawunda" that the genre has to offer.

Here is the magical, classic poem that no Christmas can be without! "Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house..." When Clement Moore wrote a Christmas poem for his children about a magical visit from Saint Nicholas, he had no way of knowing that it would become the best-known and loved holiday poem of all time.

A teen goes missing. Her sister comes back to a town that blames her. The deeper she digs, the darker the truth becomes. She must find her sister before it’s too late.

FBI agents Tom Kendrick and Carla Mendez are assigned to monitor two fringe conspiracy streamers, Zeke and Elizabeth. What starts as routine surveillance quickly turns into obsession as the pair’s cryptic broadcasts begin aligning with real-world anomalies: financial transfers, coded threats, and echoes of past collapses. Drawn further onto the web, Tom drinks to silence the voices invading his dreams, while Carla creates a shrine of notes and red string in her apartment.

i: A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs by Adrian Clark is a book offering practical advice for aspiring business owners, covering topics like decision-making, risk, and strategic planning, drawing from the author's experience as a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur in sports management.

In the wake of 9/11, the shadowy world of the illicit drug trade has evolved, intertwining with global conflicts and stretching its tendrils across continents—from the dense jungles and chaotic city streets of South America to the arid deserts of Afghanistan. As the trade grows at an alarming rate, Brayden and his team find themselves on the front lines of a battle that the world chooses to ignore: a war that rages not only against terrorism but also against the relentless flow of drugs that fuels corruption and violence.

Shadow people exist. Like it or not, the evidence is overwhelming. This is what happens when there is a bargain with the shadow people that is not fulfilled. Most times they exist side by side with us, but sometimes...sometimes they demand payment. In blood.

Brett, a 25 year old 911 police dispatcher, is fresh from a break up — as is Steve, the handsome and friendly gay waiter at the local Dennys he frequents. Having always been ‘curious’, Brett finds himself open to the advances of the attractive Hispanic waiter. When Brett invites Steve to work out with him at the all night fitness center he finds himself embarking on a tumultuous and erotic journey that takes him to places he never dreamed he'd go.

Der Narr kehrt zurück in ein Königreich im Chaos. Während Generasi sich vom Zorn eines Dämonenritters erholt, reist Alex Roth nach Thameland, um die Geheimnisse des Raveners zu enthüllen. Er und seine Freunde sind mächtiger geworden und bereit, sich jeder Bedrohung zu stellen, die in den Hügeln von Greymoor, dem Ziel der Expedition ihrer Universität, lauert. Auf Alex warten aber Dinge, für die auch noch so viel Training nicht ausreicht, denn schon bald werden die Helden von Thameland wieder mit dem Narren vereint und es droht die Enthüllung all seiner Geheimnisse.

You enter the school building each day aware that behind every empty desk lies a deeper story: one of disconnection, anxiety, or unmet needs. The challenge of chronic absenteeism extends beyond policy enforcement; it speaks to the fundamental human need for belonging within your educational environment. The truth is, recognizing this shifts the focus from punishment to connection, revealing a pathway to sustained student engagement.

What if manifestation isn’t something you have to force—but something you simply remember?

Q: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TWO STRAGGLY STRAY ANIMALS, A LOST TIME-TRAVELLER AND A HI-JACKED DWARF PLANET COLLIDE? A: A VERY BAD FURDAY.

Maria Foster died saving the vampires she once vowed to kill—but death wasn’t the end. It was a beginning. Transformed into the very creature she hunted, Maria awakens to a world of impossible sensation, unquenchable thirst, and dangerous secrets. As she struggles to control her newborn urges, a darker truth surfaces: the vampire family she now belongs to is being hunted… because of her.

Adverts for a mysterious ‘Winter Wonderland’ are appearing across town. People are disappearing. The world has gone insane. Emma Waterson despises Christmas. To her, the festive period is associated with dead children, divorce, and depression. She’s seen the adverts. The TV spots. Heard the radio jingles. She couldn’t think of anything worse. So why does she suddenly want to visit so badly?