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The Best Pet of All

This boy-wants-dog story with a twist is both snappy and endearing. The little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet if he can find one. Enter the coolest but naughtiest pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now? A comical, engaging story for anyone who's ever wanted a pet!

The Best Sandwich Ever (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)

NIMAC-sourced textbook. Hungry? Moose is making the best sandwich ever for two of his friends. Or so he thinks.

The Best Science Fiction Novellas of the Year, No. 1

A group of some of the best science fiction of the year.

The Best Science Fiction Stories of H. G. Wells

Hailed as the founder of modern science fiction, H. G. Wells (1866–1946) wrote a brilliant succession of novels and short stories that remain in the first rank of the genre. In fantasies made credible by their simple realism, his enduringly relevant tales gave symbolic expression to the ideas and anxieties of his era.This collection contains the best of H. G. Wells's science-fiction short stories: favorites like "The Crystal Egg," "Aepyornis Island," "The Strange Orchid," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," "A Dream of Armageddon," "The Sea Raiders," and other tales about fourth-dimensional adventure, biological monstrosities, marvelous inventions, time distortions, cosmic catastrophe, and other intriguing events. In addition to these 17 short stories, this anthology features the novel The Invisible Man in its entirety. One of Wells's most popular stories, it offers both a serious study of egotism as well as a first-rate science-fiction thriller.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #1

For the first time ever, award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan has assembled the best science fiction and the best fantasy stories of the year in one volume. More than just two books for the price of one, this book brings together over 200,000 words of the best genre fiction anywhere. Strahan's critical eye and keen editorial instincts have served him well for earlier best of the year round-ups in the Best Short Novels, Science Fiction: Best of and Fantasy: Best of series, and this is his most impressive effort yet.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #2

The depth and breadth of what science fiction and fantasy fiction is changes with every passing year. The two dozen stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully maps this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #3

The depth and breadth of what science fiction and fantasy fiction is changes with every passing year. The two dozen stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully maps this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer. Jonathan Strahan has edited more than twenty anthologies and collections, including The Locus Awards, The New Space Opera, The Jack Vance Treasury, and a number of year's best annuals. He has won the Ditmar, William J. Atheling Jr., and Peter McNamara Awards for his work as an anthologist, and is the reviews editor for Locus.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #4

The depth and breadth of what science fiction and fantasy fiction is changes with every passing year. The two dozen stories chosen for this book by award-winning anthologist Jonathan Strahan carefully maps this evolution, giving readers a captivating and always-entertaining look at the very best the genre has to offer.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #5

Strahan's fifth anthology contains 29 wide-ranging tales. Neil Gaiman's "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" is a deceptively simple folktale-styled story of the price one may pay for gold. "The Sultan of the Clouds" by Geoffrey Landis untangles a complex knot of childish power. Sarah Rees Brennan's "The Spy Who Never Grew Up" gives a beloved childhood icon a sinister update; Diana Peterfreund's "The Care and Feeding of Your Baby Killer Unicorn" turns unicorn lore on its head; and Rachel Swirsky's "The Lady Who Plucked Red Flowers Beneath the Queen's Window" puts a fantasy spin on the temporal culture shock of immortality. This year the fantasy tales outdo the SF in depth of storytelling and characterization, though all the inclusions are strong, with few ideas left by the wayside.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #6

The science fiction and fantasy fields continue to evolve, setting new marks with each passing year. For the sixth year in a row, master anthologist Jonathan Strahan has collected stories to captivate, entertain, and showcase the very best the genre has to offer. Critically acclaimed, and with a reputation for including award-winning speculative fiction, The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year is the only major "best of" anthology to collect both fantasy and science fiction under one cover. Jonathan Strahan has edited more than thirty anthologies and collections, including The Locus Awards (with Charles N. Brown), The New Space Opera (with Gardner Dozois), and Swords and Dark Magic: The New Sword and Sorcery.

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year #7

In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven't missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today's dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year's edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they're looking for!

The Best Science Fiction of the Year

To keep up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more--a task accomplishable by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to introduce the inaugural volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a new yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy award-winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. 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. Clarke, publisher and editor in chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, 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. Neil Clarke is the award-winning publisher and editor in chief of Clarkesworld magazine, winner of three Hugo Awards for Best Semiprozine, and the editor of the 2014 cyborg-themed original anthology Upgraded. Clarke lives in Stirling, New Jersey.

The Best Science Fiction of the Year Volume 3: Volume One (Best Science Fiction Of The Year Ser. #1)

To keep up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more?a task accomplishable by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to introduce the latest volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a new yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy award–winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. 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. Clarke, publisher and editor in chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, 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.

The Best Science Fiction of the Year, No. 8

The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 7 (The Best Science Fiction of the Year #7)

A remote village is determined to keep their robot teacher from being fired. A poetry-loving AI controls the wastewater treatment facility, but a series of malfunctions are beginning to cause concern. The biggest pop idol of the twenty-second century is trapped on Enceladus, and deeply alone. Latchko can talk to the banned AIs and now that his secret is out things are about to get complicated. A former child soldier is raised by a plant-like species but struggles to understand them. Ice fishing on Europa just keeps turning up rocks and things just got worse … something is changing the world, making it better, but for whom?Short fiction is the heart of science fiction, introducing new voices, experimenting with ideas and technique, and paving the way for the future of the field. Thousands of stories are published every year in the many genre magazines, anthologies, collections, podcasts, and websites, as well as other less common venues. Each year, Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning editor Neil Clarke sifts through the myriad of offerings to select works that represent the best and the brightest, report on the state of the field, and recommend additional stories for further reading. In this volume, covering 2021, you'll find works by Aliette de Bodard, Meg Elison, Rich Larson, Ken Liu, Ray Nayler, Suzanne Palmer, Hannu Rajaniemi, Robert Reed, Karl Schroeder, Vandana Singh, Tade Thompson, and many more.

The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume 8 (The Best Science Fiction of the Year #8)

For decades, science fiction has compelled us to imagine futures both inspiring and cautionary. Whether it’s a cryptic message encountered by a survey ship, the discovery of alien life in the distant reaches of space, a window into a future Earth, or the adventures of well-meaning AI, science fiction inspires our imagination and delivers a lens through which we can view ourselves and the world around us. At the very heart of the genre is short fiction, the secret lab that has introduced many of the new ideas, techniques, and voices prominent across all other media.In The Best Science Fiction of the Year: Volume Eight, Hugo and Locus Award-winning editor Neil Clarke provides a comprehensive year-in-review of 2022's short fiction markets and selects thirty-one of its best stories from the wealth of magazines, anthologies, podcasts, and collections that make up the field. In these pages you'll find works by both the new and established authors who are setting the pace for science fiction today and into tomorrow. Start your journey here.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

The Best Seat in the Universe: A Simple Guide to Navigate Life – a magical self-help story about finding yourself, discovering your purpose, and embracing the art of living

Navigate life with The Best Seat in The Universe - the uplifting, life-changing story that has already helped tens of thousands of people discover it's never too late to change direction and improve your life. Everyone has a turning point in their life; I suspect you will not be an exception. Your life trundles along as normal until one day you have a realisation. You experience an awakening, a moment of clarity that grabs you by the collar and gives you a good shake. It's in this moment you will come to an understanding that your life is no longer acceptable as it is.Is this your moment?A simple approach to overcome fear and change your life.Grahame Anderson shares his unique approach using a powerful story that reveals a profound simplicity that will help you reset your life.This beautifully woven story begins at the bedside of a dying man who, in his final breath, accidentally pulls his grandson into the afterlife with him. No angels or choirs await him and the bright light he expected was something else completely.They embark on a behind-the-scenes look at life and observe firsthand the everyday situations we all face. They explore the beauty of life, the complexities of family, how to take control of your destiny and how to make sure it feels true to you at every step. As the old man and his grandson delve deeper into this world beyond the veil, they learn the importance of love, conquering self-doubt, understanding the balance of life and more importantly, they learn the beauty in death. They are both given a chance to change the world before travelling to their ultimate destination, the Best Seat in the Universe.This simple narrative will help you to follow your dreams, rediscover your purpose, transform your life journey, and head towards the true destiny you've always longed for.In The Best Seat in the Universe, you'll discover:- How to take decisive action and control your life- A simple method to create an easy-to-follow new life plan- That strengthening your knowledge will reduce confusion- That transforming your thinking will reduce self-doubt- How to focus inwards to discover your own truth- And much more!Embrace change, combat imposter syndrome and cultivate positive vibes.The Best Seat in the Universe is a life-changing guide to help you embrace your authentic self. If you like inspirational stories and practical tips for everyday life, motivating messages, thought-provoking concepts and practical approaches, then you'll love this modern-day story packed with mindfulness, self-awareness and ideas for building resilience and inner strengthEmbrace the art of living fully and find inspiration in every page.

The Best Son-in-law (Volume 1 #1)

Ye Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife! All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.

The Best Son-in-law: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)

Ye Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife!All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.

The Best Son-in-law: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)

Ye Hao had become a son-in-law under someone else's roof and guarded a two Yuan store. Every day, he would not only face the mockery of others, but also the disdainful looks of his parents and the helpless sigh of his wife!All of this, up to the jade pendant that Grandpa left behind … Ye Hao's life had undergone a tremendous change.

The Best Things in Death

In this Memory of After e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other.Having recently saved Level 2 from the Morati and been reunited with her boyfriend, Felicia decides to make up some lost time with Neil before moving on to the mysterious Level 3. In this e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other from their past lives on Earth.

The Best Time Travel Stories of the 20th Century

LEAP INTO THE FUTURE, AND SHOOT BACK TO THE PAST H. G. Wells's seminal short story "The Time Machine," published in 1895, provided the springboard for modern science fiction's time travel explosion. Responding to their own fascination with the subject, the greatest visionary writers of the twentieth century penned some of their finest stories. Here are eighteen of the most exciting tales ever told, including "Time's Arrow" In Arthur C. Clarke's classic, two brilliant physicists finally crack the mystery of time travel-with appalling consequences. "Death Ship" Richard Matheson, author of Somewhere in Time, unveils a chilling scenario concerning three astronauts who stumble upon the conundrum of past and future. "A Sound of Thunder" Ray Bradbury's haunting vision of modern man gone dinosaur hunting poses daunting questions about destiny and consequences. "Yesterday was Monday" If all the world's a stage, Theodore Sturgeon's compelling tale follows the odyssey of an ordinary joe who winds up backstage. "Rainbird" R.A. Lafferty reflects on what might have been in this brainteaser about an inventor so brilliant that he invents himself right out of existence. "Timetipping" What if everyone time-traveled except you? Jack Dann provides some surprising answers in this literary gem. . . . as well as stories by Poul Anderson * L. Sprague de Camp * Jack Finney * Joe Haldeman * John Kessel * Nancy Kress * Henry Kuttner * Ursula K. Le Guin * Larry Niven * Charles Sheffield * Robert Silverberg * Connie Willis By turns frightening, puzzling, and fantastic, these stories engage us in situations that may one day break free of the bonds of fantasy . . . to enter the realm of the future: our future.

The Best and The Brightest

Follow the adventures of six of the most talented and ambitious young people in the Federation as they navigate their way through Starfleet Academy. Together they will learn about courage, life, teamwork, and themselves--but one of them will not survive!