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  The Engineer

  C.M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl

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  The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - The Big Wheels of tomorrow will be men who can see the big picture. But blowouts have small beginnings.... 
  It was very simple. Some combination of low temperature and high pressure had forced something from the seepage at the ocean bottom into combination with something in the water around them. 
  And the impregnable armor around Subatlantic Oil's drilling chamber had discovered a weakness. 
  On the television screen it looked more serious than it was—so Muhlenhoff told himself, staring at it grimly. You get down more than a mile, and you're bound to have little technical problems. That's why deepsea oil wells were still there. 
  Still, it did look kind of serious. The water driving in the pitted faults had the pressure of eighteen hundred meters behind it, and where it struck it did not splash—it battered and destroyed. As Muhlenhoff watched, a bulkhead collapsed in an explosion of spray; the remote camera caught a tiny driblet of the scattering brine, and the picture in the screen fluttered and shrank, and came back with a wavering side-wise pulse. 
  Muhlenhoff flicked off the screen and marched into the room where the Engineering Board was waiting in attitudes of flabby panic. 
  As he swept his hand through his snow-white crew cut and called the board to order a dispatch was handed to him—a preliminary report from a quickly-dispatched company trouble-shooter team. He read it to the board, stone-faced.

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  New Beginnings

  Gweneth Binks

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  Settling into a new life away from the Nottlegum’s garden, Lucy and Lou enjoy the kindness of their elderly hosts and relish the safety and comfort of their cosy nest. Grateful for their trusted guides, they delight in exploring the garden and sharing special times with their new friends. As they learn and grow, they are again reminded to heed wisdom that comes from experience and this protects them on more than one occasion. They also navigate the delicate mix of emotions involved in cherishing old memories alongside the joy of new experiences, and they discover a valuable lesson in the process. It is possible to miss the old while embracing the new.

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  The Crawlers - When Humanity...

  Philip K. Dick

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  They were born near the radiation lab—soft, crawling, half-human things that no one wanted to claim as children. At first there were only a few, then dozens, then enough that cars began running over them on lonely highways and farmers started moving away in fear. Ernest Gretry is sent from Washington to quietly “take care of the problem,” but when he sees the creatures up close—building, learning, forming a colony—he realizes the real threat isn’t simply that they exist, but how fast they are changing. They don’t walk. They don’t speak. But they think. And they build. 
  What begins as a cleanup operation turns into a moral nightmare as parents must decide whether to hand over their own mutated children, towns collapse under anxiety and silence, and the crawlers continue to grow their underground city—spreading, tunneling, preparing. The story starts as body horror and ends as something closer to cosmic inevitability. If humanity hoped to contain the mutants, it may already be too late… because the crawlers have plans of their own. 
  “The Crawlers” is classic Philip K. Dick: a brutal, thought-provoking collision of science fiction, paranoia, and social commentary written long before most readers were ready to face its ideas. Dick asks the hard question beneath every “invasion” story—what if the new species isn’t invading… what if it’s replacing us? 
  Philip K. Dick (1928–1982) reshaped science fiction by treating it as a laboratory for what-ifs about identity, perception, government power, and the fragile nature of reality. His novels and stories became the foundation for films like Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, The Adjustment Bureau, and A Scanner Darkly. His work has been adapted into TV series, taught in universities, and debated by philosophers and futurists.

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  Edna Ferber: Emma McChesney & Co...

  Edna Ferber

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  This is the final volume in the trilogy following the smart, stylish, divorced and independent businesswoman Emma McChesney in her career from stenographer, then drummer (traveling salesman) to owner of her own company. (The first was Roast Beef, Medium and the second Personality Plus).  
  Edna Ferber first gained success with these stories and later went on to write Show Boat, Giant and other hugely popular books. First published in 1915, Emma's son, Jock, has moved to Chicago with his new wife. Emma decides to sell in South America and proves she has not lost her magic touch. Emma gets involved in romance, saving a business and many other things. Emma symbolizes the ideal woman at the dawn of the twentieth century: sharp, capable, charming, and progressive.

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  The Road to Oz

  L. Frank Baum

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  Embark on a whimsical journey in The Road to Oz, the fifth enchanting installment in L. Frank Baum’s classic Oz series. This delightful audiobook invites listeners to travel alongside Dorothy Gale as she encounters new friends, fantastical lands, and unexpected adventures on her way to the Emerald City. 
  When a mysterious stranger asks for directions, Dorothy finds herself on a magical road that leads far from Kansas. Along the way, she meets delightful new characters like Button-Bright, Polychrome, and the Shaggy Man, each adding their own charm to the journey. Together, they navigate enchanting yet peculiar lands, eventually arriving in Oz for a grand celebration in honor of Princess Ozma’s birthday. 
  This audiobook, with its vibrant narration, brings Baum’s imaginative world to life, captivating listeners of all ages. Filled with heartwarming lessons, colorful characters, and unforgettable moments, The Road to Oz is a timeless story that continues to inspire and entertain. 
  Start listening to The Road to Oz today and join Dorothy on her magical journey to the heart of the Land of Oz!

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  Lukey Dave & the Tower to the Moon

  Jeremy Zaborowski

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  Lukey Dave & the Tower to the Moon takes listeners on a thrilling adventure that proves the power of determination and creativity. With nothing to do and feeling bored, Lukey Dave decides to build a tower to the moon. With each new block he adds, he faces new challenges that require him to rely on his toys and imagination to keep going. 
  This charming story encourages children to dream big and embrace their imagination. With rhythmic language, Lukey Dave & the Tower to the Moon is a fun and inspiring story that will capture the hearts and minds of young listeners everywhere. So join Lukey Dave on his journey to the moon, and let your imagination soar! 
  Narrated by Audible Narrator of the Year winner, Luke Daniels (Iron Druid Chronicles, Magic 2.0, and 400 others)

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