The Second Christmas Megapack

The Second Christmas Megapack
Author: Booth Tarkington
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 614
Release: 2012-11-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1434445615
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Christmas--the very word conjures up memories of the most wondrous childhood holiday of all--filled with the glitter of colorfully-wrapped presents, family visits, carols, photographs, decorating the tree, attendance at church to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, and tummy-stuffing dinners tucked with treats seen at no other time of the year. But the yule holiday has been celebrated for at least two centuries in North America, and our writers have been producing memorable stories about this unique day for almost as long. Here are 29 Christmas stories old and new, tales to delight, to entrance, to beguile, and even to sadden a whole new generation of readers. From C. C. MacApp's view of a Christmas future to Jacob A. Riis's gut-wrenching portraits of the holiday in the 1890s slums of New York to William J. Locke's reenactment of the tale of the Three Wise Men, we experience every possible facet of this most precious day of the year. So sit back and relive your memories once again, as recreated through the eyes of some of the finest writers of their time! Included in this volume: INTRODUCTION, by Robert Reginald THE BLOSSOMING ROD, by Mary Stewart Cutting AND ALL THE EARTH A GRAVE, by C.C. MacApp A REVERSIBLE SANTA CLAUS, by Meredith Nicholson BEASLEY’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, by Booth Tarkington A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY: THE STORY OF THREE WISE MEN, by William John Locke BETTY’S BRIGHT IDEA, by Harriet Beecher Stowe THE FIRST CHRISTMAS OF NEW ENGLAND, by Harriet Beecher Stowe THE LADY ERMETTA; or, The Sleeping Secret MR. KRIS KRINGLE: A CHRISTMAS TALE, by S. Weir Mitchell ROSEMARY: A CHRISTMAS STORY, by C. N. & A. M. Williamson THE CHRISTMAS CHILD, by Hesba Stretton THE LITTLE GRAY LADY, by F. Hopkinson Smith THE ROMANCE OF A CHRISTMAS CARD, by Kate Douglas Wiggin MR. BAMBOO AND THE HONORABLE LITTLE GOD, by Fannie C. MacAulay MRS. BUDLONG’S CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, by Rupert Hughes THE OAK TREE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT, by Julian Hawthorne THE LONG HILLSIDE: A CHRISTMAS HARE-HUNT IN OLD VIRGINIA, by Thomas Nelson Page CANDLE AND CRIB, by K. F. Purdon TOLD AFTER SUPPER, by Jerome K. Jerome NIBSY’S CHRISTMAS, by Jacob A. Riis WHAT THE CHRISTMAS SUN SAW IN THE TENEMENTS, by Jacob A. Riis SKIPPY OF SCRABBLE ALLEY, by Jacob A. Riis UNCLE NOAH’S CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION, by Leona Dalrymple THE TRUCE OF GOD, by Mary Roberts Rinehart THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, by O. Henry THE LITTLE MIXER, by Lillian Nicholson Shearon THE POTATO CHILD, by Mrs. Charles J. Woodbury A STORY THAT NEVER ENDS, by Mrs. Charles J. Woodbury A NAZARETH CHRISTMAS, by Mrs. Charles J. Woodbury And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Megapack" to see other volumes in the series, from science fiction to ghost stories to mysteries...and many more!

The Second Pulp Crime MEGAPACK®

The Second Pulp Crime MEGAPACK®
Author: Mack Reynolds
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2016-07-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479422797
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Here is a selection of tales that fit the "pulp crime" theme to perfection. They feature private investigators, police officers, and even everyday men and women pushed into extraordinary situations. From lowly bars to city streets to suburbia, no place is safe from the pulp crime writer -- and here are crimes galore, by some of the top magazine writers of the 20th century! Included are 25 great tales: MURDER ON HER MIND, by Rufus King PAPER CAPER, by James Holding MIND OVER MAYHEM, by Mack Reynolds LOOSE ENDS, by Fletcher Flora A LONG ROPE, by Archie Oboler YOUR CRIME IS MY CRIME, by Talmage Powell LUCKY BREAK, by Will F. Jenkins A DEVIL’S HIGHBALL, by G. T. Fleming-Roberts BIRTHDAY PARTY, by Bryce Walton KILLER BE GOOD, by Talmage Powell A DEAD CLUE, by David Nowinson WHEN DOUBLES CROSS, by George V. Miller FLOPHOUSE COURT, by Hapsburg Liebe HANDY MAN, By Fletcher Flora TURNABOUT, by Colby Quinn AN EXERCISE IN INSURANCE, by James Holding THE CRIMSON COMPLEX, by G. T. Fleming-Roberts ACTOR’S SHOWCASE, by Bryce Walton HEAT FROM TEXAS, by W.W. McKenna MURDER GAME, by Archie Oboler HOPHEAD HOMICIDE, by Robert Carlton NIGHT SCENE, by Jerome Severs Perry FATAL FACIAL, by Cary Moran WAKE UP AND DIE, by Robert Turner DAMON AND PYTHIAS AND DELILAH BROWN, by Rufus King If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 47th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: Chester S. Geier (Vol. 5)

The 47th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: Chester S. Geier (Vol. 5)
Author: Chester S. Geier
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479438642
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Chester S. Geier (1921-1990) was a U.S. author and editor whose first work, “A Length of Rope” appeared in Unknown in April 1941. Editor Ray Palmer recruited him to write for the Ziff-Davis group of pulp magazines, where he became a frequent contributor to Amazing Stories and Fantastic Adventures, and less frequently to mystery and western pulps. He published under his own name and several pseudonyms, including Guy Archette, Alexander Blade, P F Costello, Warren Kastel, S M Tenneshaw, Gerald Vance and Peter Worth. Included are: Dynamite Planet The Beacons Must Burn The Fire Globe Battle in Eternity The Bottle Needle Me Not The Gods of Madness Gods Under Glass Outlaw in the Sky The Floating Lords The Astral Exile Amazing New Discoveries of Ancient Egypt Bewitched Apartment in Cincinnati If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press MEGAPACK" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The First Murray Leinster MEGAPACK ®

The First Murray Leinster MEGAPACK ®
Author: Murray Leinster
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 1832
Release: 2015-11-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479407712
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This volume assembles 25 complete novels and short stories by Murray Leinster, published between 1919 and 1963. Included are such science fiction classics as "The Runaway Skyscraper," "Space Tug," and "Operation Terror," as well as rarities like "A Thousand Degrees Below Zero," "The Gallery Gods," and "Nerve." Also includes a biographical introduction and a selected bibliography. Complete list of contents: INTRODUCTION THE RUNAWAY SKYSCRAPER (1919) A THOUSAND DEGREES BELOW ZERO (1919) THE MAD PLANET (1920) THE GALLERY GODS (1921) THE RED DUST (1921) NERVE (1921) MORALE: A STORY OF THE WAR OF 1941-43 (1931) THE FIFTH-DIMENSION TUBE (1933) INVASION (1933) SPACE PLATFORM (1953) SPACE TUG (1953) THE INVADERS (1953) OPERATION: OUTER SPACE (1954) SAM, THIS IS YOU (1955) SCRIMSHAW (1955) THE MACHINE THAT SAVED THE WORLD (1957) THE MONSTER FROM EARTH'S END (1959) THE ALIENS (1959) LONG AGO, FAR AWAY (1959) THE LEADER (1960) THE AMBULANCE MADE TWO TRIPS (1960) PARIAH PLANET (1961) OPERATION TERROR (1962) TALENTS, INCORPORATED (1962) THE HATE DISEASE (1963) MURRAY LEINSTER: A SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 260+ entries in the MEGAPACK® series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, author collections...and much, much more!

The Fredric Brown MEGAPACK ®

The Fredric Brown MEGAPACK ®
Author: Fredric Brown
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1434442802
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Fredric Brown (1906-1972), one of science fiction's greatest masters from the Golden Age, is famous for his many classic short stories -- quite a few of which are presented here, including "Arena," "Knock," "Earthmen Bearing Gifts," "The Star Mouse," and many more. The 32 tales of science fiction and fantasy assembled in this massive volume include: ARENA EXPERIMENT KEEP OUT HAPPY ENDING HALL OF MIRRORS EARTHMEN BEARING GIFTS IMAGINE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN RECESSIONAL EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK PUPPET SHOW NIGHTMARE IN YELLOW JAYCEE PI IN THE SKY ANSWER THE GEEZENSTACKS KNOCK REBOUND THE STAR MOUSE ABOMINABLE LETTER TO A PHOENIX NOT YET THE END ARMAGEDDON OF TIME AND EUSTACE WEAVER RECONCILIATION NOTHING SIRIUS PATTERN THE YEHUDI PRINCIPLE COME AND GO MAD SENTRY ETAOIN SHRDLU THE END NOW AVAILABLE: The Second Fredric Brown Megapack! (Search this ebook store for the companion volume, with another great set of Fredric Brown tales!) And don't forget to search this ebook store for ʺWildside Press Megapackʺ to see more entries in this great series (including "The Second Fredric Brown Megapack"), covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories -- and much, much more!

The Third Murray Leinster MEGAPACK®: 15 Classic Stories

The Third Murray Leinster MEGAPACK®: 15 Classic Stories
Author: Murray Leinster
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2016-02-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479420220
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The third volume of Wildside Press's ongoing Murray Leinster series presents 15 more classic stories. Leinster was the pen name for William F. Jenkins (1896-1975), one of the great magazine writers of the 20th Century. This collection spans 6 decades and touches on most of the genres in which he worked: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and war. Best of all, this is the first time 8 of the stories have ever been reprinted! Included are: MED SHIP MAN THE SENTIMENTALISTS THE OTHER NOW THE SILVER MENACE TANKS THE FIFTH-DIMENSION CATAPULT JUJU CARAVAN ENEMY OF THE STATE TERROR ABOVE UNDER CHITNA'S CLOUDS HIGH JUSTICE GRIST TELETYPE THE BAD SAMARITAN If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 32nd Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: Frederik Pohl

The 32nd Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: Frederik Pohl
Author: Frederik Pohl
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 659
Release: 2016-02-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479420336
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Frederik Pohl was one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time, with a career that spanned 7 decades (and won him every major award in the field). Included are ten of his classic novels and short stories: PLAGUE OF PYTHONS THE DAY OF THE BOOMER DUKES MY LADY GREENSLEEVES THE TUNNEL UNDER THE WORLD PYTHIAS SEARCH THE SKY (written with C. M. Kornbluth) THE HATED THE KNIGHTS OF ARTHUR SURVIVAL KIT PREFERRED RISK (written with Lester del Rey) AMY STOPS THE CLOCK (Bonus Mystery Story) DEATH FROM A FAMILY TREE (Bonus Mystery Story) If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The 21st Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: 25 Stories by Edward Wellen

The 21st Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: 25 Stories by Edward Wellen
Author: Edward Wellen
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479406880
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Edward Wellen (1919-2011) was a writer primarily of short stories, most in the mystery genre. However, he penned a not-insubstantial number of science fiction over the course of his career -- starting (sort of!) with a "non-fact article" "Origins of Galactic Slang" for Galaxy magazine. This MEGAPACKTM collects 25 of his best tales from those early years...plus a few later tales as well. Included are: SEVEN DAY'S WONDER BUFFOON CHECKMATE WITH AH! BRIGHT WINGS SHAPES TO COME HIJACK NO OTHER GODS CALL ME PROTEUS CHALK TALK ANDROIDS DON'T CRY FILM BUFF GODSEND THE CRYONAUTS TAR BABY THE SECOND FALL, OR ANTHONY COMSTOCK'S FINAL VICTORY SANITY CLAUSE FURTHER DEPONENT SAYETH NOT WHILE-YOU-WAIT ERRATA SLIP ERRATA SLIP NUBMER TWO FINGER OF FATE THE BOOK OF ELIJAH HOTLINE HEROIC MEASURES PATTERN If you enjoy this volume of classic mysteries, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 240+ other entries in this series, including science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, adventure, horror, westerns -- and much, much more!

The Great American Novel MEGAPACK®

The Great American Novel MEGAPACK®
Author: Stephen Vincent
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 942
Release: 2016-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479420026
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As America's economic and cultural influence grew in the 20th Century, the history of the literary arts in Europe cast a long shadow onto this burgeoning nation. And thus, the myth of the Great American Novel was born of a loaded question—would the United States ever produce a work to rival the accepted great works of Western Culture? Many tried. And, in the trying, many looked to model themselves after already extant writers and works which had gained positive notice (as standing on the shoulders of giants has always been one accepted route to success and acceptance). So herein this Megapack, Wildside press offers for you four also-rans of the early to mid 20th Century, four widely varied attempts to grab at that brass ring called The Great American Novel. YOUNG PEOPLE'S PRIDE, by Stephen Vincent Benet THE FUTURE MISTER DOLAN, by Charles Gorham PAPPY AND THE PROMISED LAND, by Jack Gotshall NIGHT OF FIRE AND SNOW, by Alfred Coppel If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The First Theodore R. Cogswell MEGAPACK ®

The First Theodore R. Cogswell MEGAPACK ®
Author: Theodore R. Cogswell
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1479403253
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Theodore Rose Cogswell (1918 - 1987) was an American science fiction author. His first published story, "The Spectre General" in the magazine ASTOUNDING (June 1952), was a humorous tale in which a long-forgotten maintenance brigade of the Imperial Space Marines holds the promise of reinvigorating a declining Galactic empire. It's a classic and was selected by the Science Fiction Writers of America as one of the greatest SF stories of all time. This volume (a reissue of Cogswell's 1968 collection, THE THIRD EYE) presents 16 of his classic stories and is the first of what should eventually be three Cogswell Megapacks, presenting his complete short stories. Included are: NO GUN TO THE VICTOR MR. HOSKIN'S HEEL THE CABBAGE PATCH LIMITING FACTOR DISASSEMBLY LINE A SPUDGET FOR THWILBERT TRAINING DEVICE IMPACT WITH THE DEVIL MACHINE RECORD ONE TO A CUSTOMER THE MAN WHO KNEW GRODNICK LOVER BOY THE OTHER CHEEK MINIMUM SENTENCE THE SHORT COUNT CONVENTIONAL ENDING If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent releases.)