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The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. This volume contains the following stories: Orpheus with Clay Feet The Days of Perky Pat Stand-By What'll We Do with Ragland Park? Oh, To Be a Blobel! The Little Black Box The War with the Fnools A Game of Unchance Precious Artifact Retreat Syndrome A Terran Odyssey Your Appointment Will Be Yesterday Holy Quarrel We Can Remember It for You Wholesale Not By Its Cover Return Match Faith of Our Fathers The Story to End All Stories for Harlan Ellison's Anthology Dangerous Visions The Electric Ant Cadbury, The Beaver Who Lacked A Little Something for Us Tempunauts The Pre-Persons The Eye of the Sibyl The Day Mr Computer Fell Out of Its Tree The Exit Door Leads In Chains of Air, Web of Aether Strange Memories of Death I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon Rautavaara's Case The Alien Mind 'A great collection, showcasing Dick's evolution' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD's mind by reading this collection' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction. So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A joyous short story collection by and about Muslims, edited by New York Times bestselling authors Aisha Saeed and William C. Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali, Once Upon an Eid showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Multiple starred reviews: “Thoughtful and uplifting.” ―Kirkus *** “A stimulating, celebratory read.” ―Publishers Weekly *** “A joyous title that radiates love.” ―School Library Journal Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Jubilant and filled with heart, Once Upon an Eid will bring joy to families during holidays and all year round. Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift-giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology includes a poem, a graphic-novel chapter, and illustrations. The list of Once Upon an Eid contributors includes: G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel) Hena Khan (Amina’s Voice, Under My Hijab) N. H. Senzai (Shooting Kabul, Escape from Aleppo) Hanna Alkaf (The Weight of Our Sky) Rukhsana Khan (Big Red Lollipop) Randa Abdel-Fattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?) Ashley Franklin (Not Quite Snow White) Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Mommy’s Khimar) Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary) Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage) Ayesha Mattu Asmaa Hussein Sara Alfageeh

This “highly recommended” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) collection edited by New York Times bestselling author Lee Child pairs the beloved characters of twenty-two internationally bestselling writers in “a must-read for fans of the thriller genre” (The Real Book Spy). The incredible follow-up to FaceOff features twenty-two of the world’s bestselling and critically acclaimed thriller writers pairing their series characters in an eleven-story anthology curated by the International Thriller Writers (ITW). MatchUp takes the never-before-seen bestseller pairings of FaceOff and adds a delicious new twist: gender. “Think Dancing With the Stars, but with mysteries” (Booklist) as eleven of the world’s best female thriller writers from Diana Gabaldon to Kathy Reichs to Charlaine Harris are paired with eleven of the world’s best male thriller writers, including John Sandford, C.J. Box, and Nelson DeMille, among others. “This box holds a chocolate or two that will be to everyone’s liking” (Kirkus Reviews). In these innovative stories, their beloved protagonists, Lee Coburn, Joe Pickett, and Jack Reacher—just to name a few—team up to unnerve and satisfy thriller fans worldwide. All of the contributors are ITW members, and the project is edited by ITW member and #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child. The lineup includes: Sandra Brown’s Lee Coburn vs. C. J. Box’s Joe Pickett Val McDermid’s Tony Hill vs. Peter James’s Roy Grace Kathy Reichs’s Temperance Brennan vs. Lee Child’s Jack Reacher Diana Gabaldon’s Jamie Fraser vs. Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone Gayle Lynds’s Liz Sansborough vs. David Morrell’s Rambo Karin Slaughter’s Jeffrey Tolliver vs. Michael Koryta’s Joe Pritchard Charlaine Harris’s Harper Connelly vs. Andrew Gross’s Ty Hauck Lisa Jackson’s Regan Pescoli vs. John Sandford’s Virgil Flower Lara Adrian’s Lucan Thorne vs. Christopher Rice’s Lilliane Lisa Scottoline’s Bennie Rosato vs. Nelson DeMille’s John Corey J.A. Jance’s Ali Reynolds vs. Eric Van Lustbader’s Bravo Shaw

The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction genre. This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture. This volume contains the following stories: Orpheus with Clay Feet The Days of Perky Pat Stand-By What'll We Do with Ragland Park? Oh, To Be a Blobel! The Little Black Box The War with the Fnools A Game of Unchance Precious Artifact Retreat Syndrome A Terran Odyssey Your Appointment Will Be Yesterday Holy Quarrel We Can Remember It for You Wholesale Not By Its Cover Return Match Faith of Our Fathers The Story to End All Stories for Harlan Ellison's Anthology Dangerous Visions The Electric Ant Cadbury, The Beaver Who Lacked A Little Something for Us Tempunauts The Pre-Persons The Eye of the Sibyl The Day Mr Computer Fell Out of Its Tree The Exit Door Leads In Chains of Air, Web of Aether Strange Memories of Death I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon Rautavaara's Case The Alien Mind 'A great collection, showcasing Dick's evolution' Goodreads reviewer, 'my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD's mind by reading this collection' Goodreads reviewer, 'An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction. So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite' Goodreads reviewer,