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Travelling at almost 18,000 miles per hour—10 times faster than a rifle bullet—Gagarin circles the globe in just 106 minutes. While his launch begins in total secrecy, within hours of his landing he has become a world celebrity—the first human to leave the planet. Beyond tells the thrilling story behind that epic flight on its 60th anniversary. It happened at the height of the Cold War as the US and USSR confronted each other across an Iron Curtain.

Created as an homage to the 1980 classic horror anthology, Dark Forces, edited by Kirby McCauley, this collection contains 12 original novelettes showcasing today’s top horror talent. Dark Stars features all-new stories from award-winning authors and up-and-coming voices like Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Usman T. Malik, Caroline Kepnes, and Alma Katsu, with seasoned author John F.D. Taff at the helm. An afterword from original Dark Forces contributor Ramsey Campbell is a poignant finale to this bone-chilling collection.

Travelling at almost 18,000 miles per hour - 10 times faster than a rifle bullet - Yuri Gagarin circles the globe in just 106 minutes. From his windows, he sees the Earth as nobody has before, crossing a sunset and a sunrise, crossing oceans and continents, witnessing its beauty and its fragility. While his launch begins in total secrecy, within hours of his landing, he has become a world celebrity - the first human to leave the planet. Beyond tells the thrilling story behind that epic flight on its 60th anniversary.

At 8:15 a.m. on 6th August 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. In an instant, the temperature at its core rose to millions of degrees. Sixty-thousand buildings were obliterated. A third of the city’s population died, by heat, by the blast and by a terrible new weapon in the history of warfare: radiation.

I thought country club living at home in Long Island during college, with no job or accountability, was the perfect life. Then came a trip to Africa during the Congo Crisis.... That started a nine-year downhill spiral. Back in the US, it was one illness and surgery after another. When my brother Michael returned a completely different person, I accepted an invite to visit him in Los Angeles. There the most shocking awakening happened. Instantly I knew: all is well. An associate once asked me, "How come things happen to you that don't happen to us?" The answers are what this book is all about.

09.07 am. 12 de abril de 1961. Un cohete de alto secreto en la URSS. Un joven ruso se sienta en una minúscula cápsula encima del misil balístico intercontinental más potente de la Unión Soviética -diseñado originalmente para transportar una cabeza nuclear- y despega hacia el cielo. Se llama Yuri Gagarin. Y está a punto de hacer historia.

You think your lack of willpower is why you always fail. You think it’s why you can’t lose weight, succeed as an entrepreneur, and procrastinate and waste your day. You think if only you had willpower like other people, life would be different. Everything would change. But You Are Wrong. Will isn’t something you have or don’t. It’s not genetic or gifted to you. It has to be developed. Strengthened like a muscle, built like an athlete from amateur to pro. It’s not about having the “right stuff.” This is about training.

Alysha and Jonathon were the epitome of young love. Their high school romance was filled with stolen glances, secret notes, and promises of forever. But life had other plans. After graduation, Alysha moved away to pursue her dreams, and Jonathon stayed behind to take care of his family. They promised to keep in touch, but as time passed, their lives drifted apart, leaving their love a cherished memory.

The city of Neo Songdo is a Russian doll of realities. The smart city is designed to be read by machine vision while people see only the augmented facade of the corporate ideal. At night the stars are obscured by an intergalactic virtual war being waged by millions of players, while on the streets below people are forced to beg, steal, and hustle to survive. Enter Julius Dax, online repoman and real-life thief. He's been hired for a special job. But when he finds out he's stolen the first sentient AI, his payday gets a lot more complicated.

This is the story of Noel, who lost Maris, his beloved wife of 42 years, to suicide, following years of struggling with depression. The abrupt ending of a life by suicide can be the most catastrophic of events for those left behind. Survivors experience intense pain and massive guilt. Grief banishes survivors to a place so removed from the normal hurly-burly of everyday life that they feel close to madness. Somehow, they have to claw their way back.

Join Todd and Kyle, two adventurous best friends, as they embark on an unforgettable summer filled with excitement, mystery, and a touch of mischief. With school out and endless days of sunshine ahead, the boys explore the wonders of their small town and its surrounding wilderness. From hidden caves to mysterious maps, Todd and Kyle learn valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and the joy of discovery. Each chapter brings a new adventure, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats and eager to see what happens next.

"Restful Nights: A Comprehensive Guide to Better Sleep" is an insightful book aimed at helping listeners achieve optimal rest and rejuvenation through improved sleep habits. Authored by renowned sleep experts, it delves into the complexities of sleep, offering practical advice and strategies to combat insomnia, restless nights, and other sleep-related issues.

"Sparky the Squirrel and the Lake of Dreams and Surprises" is a whimsical children's book that takes listeners on an enchanting journey through the magical world of the forest. Sparky, a curious and brave young squirrel, embarks on an extraordinary adventure when the mystical Lake of Dreams and Surprises falls under a mysterious darkness.

Malicious Intent is Mike Walker's debut novel, a rip-snorting foray into the badlands of Hollywood celebrity, a story about big-time players following their "No Guts, No Glory!" regimen. Charmain Burns is a star with a capital S, a fire-breathing bombshell who doesn't take no for an answer, and always goes to extremes to get her way. Her antics are what legends are made of. Her national notoriety as Miss Hula Girl lands Charmain a shot in Hollywood.

Welcome to 'The Self-Help Loop: A Hilarious Journey Through the Maze of Self-Improvement.' Join us as we embark on a whimsical adventure through the world of self-help addiction. In this insightful and entertaining book, we navigate the twists and turns of the self-help industry, poking fun at its exaggerated claims, absurd promises, and never-ending quest for personal growth. From meeting the "Productivity Prophet" to encountering the "Spiritual Sherpa," listeners are treated to a cast of fictional gurus and humorous anecdotes that shed light on the quirks of self-help culture.

A murder on Cape Cod. A rape in Palm Beach. All they have in common is the presence of one of America’s most beloved and influential families. But nobody is asking questions. Not the police. Not the prosecutors. And certainly not George Becket, a young lawyer toiling away in the basement of the Cape & Islands district attorney’s office....

In "Barney's Meadow Adventures," listeners are introduced to Barney, a curious grasshopper who calls a sunny meadow home. When Barney embarks on a series of adventures beyond his familiar surroundings, he discovers the beauty and diversity of the natural world while forming meaningful friendships with a host of creatures, each with their own wisdom to share.

"Prisoner 0459: Into the Haunted Forest" tells the gripping tale of an incarcerated individual's daring escape from a maximum-security facility into the treacherous depths of a haunted forest. The protagonist, known only as Prisoner 0459, flees into the dark woods, seeking refuge from his captors. However, he soon discovers that the forest holds far more than just the promise of freedom; it harbors ancient secrets, malevolent spirits, and unseen terrors.

The story begins when Sparkle and Lily stumble upon a mysterious doorway in the woods near their home. Drawn by curiosity and a sense of adventure, they step through the doorway and find themselves transported to an enchanted forest filled with wondrous creatures and mystical wonders.

1."Escape from Graveline Asylum": In "Escape from Graveline Asylum," listeners are plunged into the depths of a long-abandoned mental institution where unspeakable horrors lurk within its decaying walls. The story follows a group of unsuspecting explorers who venture into the asylum, seeking thrills and adventure, only to become ensnared in a nightmare.