Download or read book The H Beam Piper Archive written by H. Beam Piper and published by Aeterna Classics. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 669 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incredible collection of some of H. Beam Piper's most mind-melting sci fi! From the pen of the master himself, featuring over 600 pages of awesome: The Answer Crossroads of Destiny Day of the Moron Dearest The Edge of the Knife Flight From Tomorrow Genesis Graveyard of Dreams He Walked Around the Horses The Keeper Last Enemy The Mercenaries Naudsonce Omnilingual Operation R.S.V.P. Police Operation Rebel Raider A Slave is a Slave Temple Trouble Time and Time Again

Download or read book Lone Star Planet written by H. Beam Piper and published by Perennial Press. This book was released on 2018-02-24 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Texas: its citizens figure that name about says it all. The Solar League ambassador to the Lone Star Planet has the unenviable task of convincing New Texans that a s'Srauff attack is imminent, and dangerous. Unfortunately it's common knowledge that the s'Srauff are evolved from canine ancestors -- and not a Texan alive is about to be scared of a talking dog! But unless he can get them to act, and fast, there won't be a Texan alive, scared or otherwise!

Download or read book Four Day Planet written by H. Beam Piper and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I went through the gateway, towing my equipment in a contragravity hamper over my head. As usual, I was wondering what it would take, short of a revolution, to get the city of Port Sandor as clean and tidy and well lighted as the spaceport area. I knew Dad's editorials and my sarcastic news stories wouldn't do it. We'd been trying long enough. The two girls in bikinis in front of me pushed on, still gabbling about the fight one of them had had with her boy friend, and I closed up behind the half dozen monster-hunters in long trousers, ankle boots and short boat-jackets, with big knives on their belts. They must have all been from the same crew, because they weren't arguing about whose ship was fastest, had the toughest skipper, and made the most money. They were talking about the price of tallow-wax, and they seemed to have picked up a rumor that it was going to be cut another ten centisols a pound. I eavesdropped shamelessly, but it was the same rumor I'd picked up, myself, a little earlier...

Download or read book Hunter Patrol written by H. Beam Piper and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even when it's undertaken with the best of intentions, time travel can cause more problems than it solves. The unforeseen consequences begin to unfold when protagonist Benson wakes up in a strange time and place and finds himself tasked with a seemingly impossible mission.

Download or read book The Science Fiction Archive 6 written by H. Beam Piper and published by Aeterna Classics. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth powerful Science Fiction Archive! Edited by the strangely enigmatic Rey Bertran, SFA #6 features the following tales: Missing Link, by Frank Herbert The Great Nebraska Sea, by Allan Danzig The Valor of Cappen Varra, by Poul Anderson A Bad Day for Vermin, by Keith Laumer Hall of Mirrors, by Frederic Brown Common Denominator, by John MacDonald Doctor, by Murray Leinster The Next Logical Step, by Ben Bova The Nothing Equation, by Tom Godwin The Last Evolution, by John Campbell A Hitch in Space, by Fritz Leiber On the Fourth Planet, by J.F. Bone Flight From Tomorrow, by H. Beam Piper Card Trick, by Walter Bupp The K-Factor, by Harry Harrison

Download or read book Ministry of Disturbance written by H. Beam Piper and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Download or read book Little Fuzzy written by H. Beam Piper and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A miner on the planet Zarathustra crosses paths with an adorable fuzzy creature -- and soon realizes that the little guy may possess human-like intelligence. This realization may throw the social and political balance of the planet into question, and several different groups are soon engaged in a heated race to gauge the smarts of the small fuzzy fellows.

Download or read book Murder in the Gunroom written by H. Beam Piper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lane Fleming collection of early pistols and revolvers was one of the best in the country. When Fleming was found dead on the floor of his locked gunroom, a Confederate-made Colt-type percussion .36 revolver in his hand, the coroner's verdict was "death by accident." But Gladys Fleming had her doubts. Enough at any rate to engage Colonel Jefferson Davis Rand—better known just as Jeff—private detective and a pistol-collector himself, to catalogue, appraise, and negotiate the sale of her late husband's collection.

Download or read book Null ABC written by H. Beam Piper and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Null-ABC' by H. Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire, readers are led into a meticulously woven tapestry of science fiction narratives that challenge the conventional understanding of literacy and education. This anthology showcases the striking diversity of speculative fiction, melding together elements of dystopian futures with keen sociopolitical commentary. The writings within the collection serve as critical mirrors to the enduring issues surrounding education systems and the control of information, making this compilation both timely and timeless. The standout pieces in this collection, while spanning various sub-genres and styles, all orbit around the central theme of intellectual freedom versus societal control, offering readers a rich and variegated literary experience. The contributing authors, Piper and McGuire, each bring their own unique backgrounds and perspectives to the collection, enriching it with layers of depth and complexity. Rooted in the mid-20th century, a period rife with both technological optimism and Cold War anxieties, their works encapsulate the era's conflicting sentiments about progress, freedom, and the role of government. This anthology, therefore, stands at the crossroads of historical and cultural movements, providing a snapshot into the evolving dialogue about human knowledge and power. 'Readers are urged to explore 'Null-ABC' not just as a literary escape, but as a vital bridge connecting past and present discourse on freedom, literacy, and societal governance. This anthology offers a unique chance to engage with themes that are as relevant now as they were when Piper and McGuire penned their stories. For scholars, educators, and enthusiasts of science fiction, this collection is a crucial addition to any library, promising not only enjoyment but also the opportunity to partake in the larger conversation about the direction in which society and its values are headed.

Download or read book The Science Fiction Archive 3 written by H. Beam Piper and published by Aeterna Classics. This book was released on 2018-05-28 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incredible third volume of the fantastic, mind-melting, sci-fi extravaganza, the Science Fiction Archive! Featuring: Oomphel.in the Sky, by H. Beam Piper Bodyguard, by Christopher Grimm The Nostalgia Gene, by Roy Hutchins Second Childhood, by Clifford Simak Up for Renewal, by Lucius Daniel The Protector, by Betsy Curtis Jaywalker, by Ross Rocklynne Picture Bride, by William Morrison Pollony Undiverted, by Sydney Van Scyoc Don't Shoot, by Robert Zacks The Deep One, by Neil Ruzic Rattle Ok, by Harry Warner Inside Earth, by Poul Anderson Name Your Symptom, by Jim Harmon Volpla, by Wyman Guin Spoken For, by William Morrison Whiskaboom, by Alan Arkin Nothing But the Best, by Alan Cogan The Princess and the Physicist, by Evelyn E. Smith Cause of Death, by Max Tadlock Where the World is Quiet, by C.H. Liddell My Lady Greensleeves, by Frederik Pohl McIlvaine's Star, by August Derleth The Rag and Bone Men, by Algis Budrys

Download or read book Naudsonce written by H. Beam Piper and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Naudsonce" by H. Beam Piper. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book The Edge of the Knife written by H. Beam Piper and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of this prolific author's popular Terra-Human Future History series, the tale "The Edge of the Knife" takes place just prior to the devastating world war that occurs in 1973, wiping out much of humanity and leading to the ascendance of a new world order. The story focuses on a protagonist who is plagued by brief glimpses of the future. Many fans regard this story as a thematic touchstone that yokes together much of Piper's oeuvre.

Download or read book Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen Paratime Police Saga written by H. Beam Piper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen recounts the adventures of Corporal Calvin Morrison of the Pennsylvania State Police who is accidentally transported to a more backward parallel universe. Morrison ends up in a significantly different version of Pennsylvania. Initially confused by the old-growth forest and lack of settlements, Morrison meets some friendly peasants who speak an unknown language. In the middle of a meal, they are attacked by a large raiding party armed with flintlock pistols, which he helps fight off with his police-issue gun. Reinforcements arrive, but in the confusion, he is shot by the beautiful young woman leading them. Morrison finds himself the guest of Prince Ptosphes of Hostigos, whose blonde, blue-eyed daughter Rylla was the one who shot him by mistake, and Prince's people begin to call him Lord Kalvan.

Download or read book Fuzzy Sapiens written by H. Beam Piper and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Fuzzy Sapiens" by H. Beam Piper. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book Omnilingual written by H. Beam Piper and published by Start Classics. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To translate writings you need a key to the code-and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...? An expedition from Earth to Mars discovers a deserted city the remains of an advanced civilization that died out 50 000 years before. The human scientists recover books and documents left behind and are puzzled by their contents. Will they be able to translate them . . . is it even possible?

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Download or read book Police Operation written by H. Beam Piper and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of H. Beam Piper's much-lauded Paratime series, "Police Operation" takes place in the distant future. This story focuses specifically on the Paratime police, an elite organization that is charged with the task of protecting the top-secret technology that allows Earth's denizens to travel between parallel universes to trade for goods and resources.