<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Sheckley, Robert]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Sheckley, Robert]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/newmarketpl/rss/search?query=Sheckley%2C%20Robert&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:08:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Obmen razumov]]></title><description><![CDATA[V dalekom-dalekom budushchem kosmicheskie puteshestviya ostayutsya razvlecheniem ne iz deshevyh, dostupnym lish' izbrannym. Vot, naprimer, Marvin Flinn, obyknovennyy student iz amerikanskoy glubinki. On davno mechtaet pobyvat' v kosmose, no v karmanah svistit veter i otpravit'sya za predely Zemli emu ne svetit. Ne zhelaya otkazyvat'sya ot zavetnoy mechty o Marse, on zapisyvaetsya na bolee byudzhetnuyu, eksperimental'nuyu programmu i menyaetsya soznaniem s marsianinom. Ideya, na pervyy vzglyad, kazhetsya ideal'noy: polnoe pogruzhenie v inoplanetnuyu sredu bez astronomicheskih zatrat na bilety. Vot tol'ko est' nyuans: vybrat', s kem obmenyat'sya, nel'zya. K neschast'yu, Marvin okazyvaetsya v tele mezhgalakticheskogo prestupnika Ze Kraggasha. Situaciya vyhodit iz-pod kontrolya: okazyvaetsya, chto ostat'sya v dannom tele emu nel'zya, a v chelovecheskoe uzhe ne vernut'sya - Kraggash pohitil ego i skrylsya. U nashego geroya est' vsego neskol'ko chasov, chtoby nayti vyhod, inache obe ego zhizni - i marsianskaya, i zemnaya- oborvutsya navsegda.
Etot roman - unikal'noe sochetanie filosofii i absurda. Robert Shekli virtuozno soedinyaet parodiynye elementy s ekzistencial'nymi razmyshleniyami, igru slov s nauchnymi terminami, a otsylki k pop-kul'ture i istoricheskim sobytiyam iskusno vpletaet v kanvu klassicheskoy nauchnoy fantastiki.
Akteru Grigoriyu Perelyu udalos' berezhno sohranit' v audioversii romana firmennyy pocherk Shekli - udivitel'noe sochetanie intellektual'noy glubiny i iskrometnoy satiry.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19351848</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19351848</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[rus]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19351848981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>rus</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=4069829358545&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Science Fiction Selected Short Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown-authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.
	From mind-bending explorations of reality and identity to satirical futures, cosmic adventures, and razor-sharp thought experiments, these classic short stories capture the essence of early science fiction at its most creative and daring. Each story reflects an era when imagination was limitless and big ideas mattered more than special effects.
	Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi, golden-age short stories, and intellectually stimulating speculative fiction, this collection is an essential addition to any science fiction library. Whether you're revisiting legendary authors or discovering them for the first time, these stories remain as provocative and entertaining today as when they were first published.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19428739</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19428739</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dick, Philip K., Leinster, Murray, Tenn, William, Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19428739981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798240100604&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep Your Shape]]></title><description><![CDATA["Keep Your Shape" by Robert Sheckley is a thought-provoking science fiction short story from the early 1950s that blends satire, social commentary, and classic sci-fi themes. The tale follows Pid, a shape-shifting alien from the Grom species, on a mission to Earth using advanced Displacer technology. As the Grom crew confronts both the alien terrain and their own internal conflicts, the story dives into questions of conformity, identity, and rebellion against rigid societal roles. Pid's journey becomes a metaphor for self-discovery as he wrestles with the oppressive structure of Grom society and the tantalizing freedom of embracing fluid identity. Sheckley's sharp prose and imaginative vision make this a standout exploration of what it means to "keep your shape" in a world that demands transformation.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18470408</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18470408</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18470408981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347378951&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Man's Poison]]></title><description><![CDATA["One Man's Poison" by Robert Sheckley is a witty and suspenseful science fiction short story from the early 1950s that explores alien life and survival with a darkly comedic twist. When two stranded space travelers, Hellman and Casker, find themselves starving on a barren planet, they stumble upon a warehouse full of mysterious alien substances. Desperate for sustenance, they confront bizarre dangers-including sentient goo and deadly miscommunications about food. With sharp dialogue and ironic turns, Sheckley delivers a clever tale that probes the absurdities of interstellar survival and the limits of human logic in alien environments. A perfect read for fans of speculative fiction, gallows humor, and classic sci-fi adventures.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18476517</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18476517</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18476517981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347379385&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into the mind of Anders in Warm by Robert Sheckley-a hauntingly cerebral sci-fi tale that delves into the boundaries of love, perception, and identity. As a mysterious voice invades his thoughts, Anders is forced to question the very fabric of reality during what should be a simple evening with the woman he adores. Set against a backdrop of mid-century science fiction, Sheckley's story masterfully blurs the line between the known and the unknowable, inviting readers into a surreal journey of existential unraveling. Perfect for fans of psychological science fiction and vintage speculative fiction.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18563290</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18563290</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18563290981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347392117&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a future where therapy is automated and absurdity reigns, Bad Medicine by Robert Sheckley delivers a razor-sharp satire of mental health, technology, and the human condition. Set in the year 2103, the story follows Elwood Caswell as he seeks help for disturbing thoughts-only to find himself entangled with a malfunctioning therapeutic machine meant for another species entirely. Witty, unsettling, and thought-provoking, this science fiction tale blends dark humor with biting social commentary, inviting readers to question the limits of sanity and the meaning of true connection.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18561291</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18561291</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18561291981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347389735&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Examination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Examination by Robert Sheckley is a gripping mid-century science fiction tale that delves into the psychological and societal unraveling sparked by an impending cosmic reckoning. As the stars begin to vanish from the night sky, humanity is given a chilling countdown to judgment. Through a surreal journey laced with satire, suspense, and philosophical undertones, Sheckley masterfully explores how individuals and societies react when faced with the ultimate unknown. This story blends speculative intrigue with sharp insight into the human condition, all wrapped in Sheckley's trademark wit.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18549402</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18549402</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18549402981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347388806&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diplomatic Immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Diplomatic Immunity by Robert Sheckley, Earth faces an enigmatic visitor from the stars whose very nature defies logic and science. A wry and suspenseful meditation on alien power, human defiance, and the fine line between diplomacy and domination, this classic sci-fi tale blends sharp satire with big-idea speculation. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking, twist-laden storytelling.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18574684</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18574684</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18574684981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347394265&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beside Still Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beside Still Waters by Robert Sheckley is a quietly powerful science fiction novella that explores the nature of companionship, memory, and human longing in the loneliness of deep space. Set on a remote asteroid, this introspective tale weaves emotion and philosophy into a timeless meditation on connection and identity-told through the evolving bond between man and machine. A must-read for fans of classic speculative fiction and existential storytelling.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18575965</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18575965</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18575965981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347394647&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrior Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrior Race by Robert Sheckley is a sharp and darkly humorous science fiction tale that examines the absurdities of war and cultural misunderstanding. When two space travelers encounter a planet of proud warriors with a bizarre concept of honor, diplomacy takes an unexpected turn. Sheckley's signature wit and social commentary shine in this clever exploration of alien values and human folly.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18581425</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18581425</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18581425981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347394975&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proof of the Pudding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into a haunting post-apocalyptic world where imagination is the only tool left to reshape reality. Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley is a thought-provoking science fiction tale that explores the boundaries of creation, perception, and human connection. As one man struggles to rebuild meaning in a desolate landscape, a mysterious encounter challenges everything he believes about existence and companionship. Perfect for fans of philosophical sci-fi with a psychological twist.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18615778</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18615778</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18615778981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347398508&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 Thru 260 - Ten Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 thru 260 - Ten Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s
•	Mr. MeekMusketeer by Clifford D. Simak
•	Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock
•	The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake
•	A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl
•	The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley
•	Mr. Meek Plays Polo  by Clifford D. Simak
•	Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn
•	The Enormous Word by William Oberfield
•	Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley
•	Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17916907</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17916907</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simak, Clifford D., Westlake, Donald E., Pohl, Frederik, Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17916907981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347813537&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accept No Substitutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set in a futuristic world of interplanetary travel and moral regulation, this darkly humorous sci-fi tale explores the perils of trading authentic human connection for artificial pleasure. When Ralph Garvey activates his mysterious companion, he gets far more than he bargained for-sparking a suspenseful, satirical battle for survival. Blending biting social commentary with Sheckley's signature wit, Accept No Substitutes delivers a cautionary tale that's as thrilling as it is thought-provoking.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18537346</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18537346</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18537346981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347386598&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential by Robert Sheckley - He was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17726099</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17726099</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17726099981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347802722&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cost of Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into a chillingly plausible future in Cost of Living by Robert Sheckley, a sharp and thought-provoking science fiction short story from the 1950s. Set in a world where every comfort and convenience comes at a staggering cost, the story follows Carrin, an ordinary man crushed beneath the weight of debt in a society obsessed with technological luxury. As he reflects on the tragic suicide of a neighbor and prepares for a visit from a relentless finance agent, Carrin confronts the unsettling truth about consumerism, inherited debt, and the price of happiness. With biting wit and eerie foresight, Sheckley examines how materialism and societal pressure can strip away freedom and identity-one payment at a time. A timeless tale for fans of dystopian fiction and social satire.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18615069</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18615069</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18615069981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347397266&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prospector's Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the scorching sands of Venus's Scorpion Desert, one man's dream of striking it rich becomes a desperate fight for survival. "Prospector's Special" by Robert Sheckley is a gripping sci-fi adventure that blends biting satire with raw human determination. When Tom Morrison's sandcar fails and his supplies dwindle, he must face Venus's deadly terrain-and his own ambition-armed with nothing but grit and a bizarre robotic mailman. A tense, ironic, and ultimately thought-provoking tale of fortune, failure, and what really matters in the end.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18611392</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18611392</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18611392981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347397716&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchbird]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into a chilling vision of the future in Watchbird by Robert Sheckley, a provocative science fiction novella from the early 1950s. When robotic drones known as "watchbirds" are deployed to eliminate murder and safeguard society, humanity embraces a technological miracle-until the machines begin to redefine what it means to kill. As the watchbirds evolve and extend their protection to all living beings, even insects, society unravels under their rigid logic. Through razor-sharp satire and philosophical depth, Sheckley explores the unintended consequences of automation, the fragility of moral judgment, and the perils of surrendering ethical responsibility to artificial intelligence. A must-read for fans of speculative fiction, Watchbird remains a timeless warning about the limits of control in an increasingly mechanized world.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18401845</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18401845</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18401845981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347368983&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hour of Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into a chilling future where warfare isn't just fought with weapons-but with the mind. The Hour of Battle by Robert Sheckley delivers a gripping tale of suspense, set against the vast backdrop of deep space. As Earth relies on its last line of defense, the psychological toll of an invisible, telepathic enemy creates a slow-burning tension that blurs the line between paranoia and reality. A masterclass in speculative fiction, this story explores the depths of human consciousness, autonomy, and the cost of vigilance in a war you might not even know you're fighting.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18568900</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18568900</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18568900981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347393572&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask a Foolish Question]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask a Foolish Question by Robert Sheckley is a provocative science fiction tale that delves into the philosophical nature of inquiry, intelligence, and the pursuit of ultimate truth. First published in the early 1950s, the story follows beings from across the universe-especially Morran and Lingman-as they seek out the enigmatic Answerer, a near-omniscient entity designed to reveal the answers to any question. But as the seekers discover, the quality of the answer depends entirely on the quality of the question. Sheckley weaves a clever and contemplative narrative that challenges readers to consider how knowledge is shaped not just by what we ask, but by our ability to understand the answers. Perfect for fans of thought-provoking science fiction, Ask a Foolish Question is a timeless meditation on the limits of understanding and the nature of wisdom.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18469366</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18469366</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18469366981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347377961&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 256 Thru 260 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 256 thru 260 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s
•	Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak
•	Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn
•	The Enormous Word by William Oberfield
•	Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley
•	Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17916267</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17916267</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Simak, Clifford D., Sheckley, Robert, Fritch, Charles E., Hahn, George R.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17916267981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798347985838&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Last Weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[When three fortune-hunters break open an ancient Martian vault, they expect treasure - not devices capable of leveling armies, freezing deserts, or bending reality itself. But their uneasy alliance dissolves fast as greed, paranoia, and raw ambition transform the red planet into a battleground of human betrayal.
	"The Last Weapon" showcases Robert Sheckley at his sharpest, blending dark humor with razor-edged tension as he unspools a tale of power, corruption, and the catastrophic relics of a lost world. Each discovery raises the stakes until the final, unforgettable confrontation - one that proves the Martians saved their most astonishing creation for last.
	Robert Sheckley (1928–2005) stands as one of science fiction's most inventive and mischievous voices. Known for his wit, philosophical playfulness, and talent for blending satire with suspense, Sheckley wrote hundreds of stories that continue to influence modern sci-fi. His work appeared in Galaxy, IF, Playboy, and many other top magazines, earning him a reputation as a writer who could twist a simple premise into something brilliantly unexpected. In "The Last Weapon," those skills are on full display.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19304367</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19304367</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19304367981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>The Martians Left One Final Surprise</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798260869505&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Tales]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of eleven short stories about robots that are compiled from various sources. 
	The stories are: 
	
	
	1. Arm of the Law
	2. The Velvet Glove
	3. Survival Tactics
	4. Beside Still Waters
	5. A Spaceship Named McGuire
	6. Service with a Smile
	7. The Helpful Robots
	8. Robots of the World! Arise!
	9. The Love of Frank Nineteen
	10. Benefactor
	11. The Stutterer
	
	This delightful collection of robot tales brings together a rich tapestry of imagination, insight, and curiosity about the future of human-robot interaction. From humorous scenarios to profound moral questions, each story offers a unique perspective on artificial intelligence and what it means to be human. Whether you're drawn to the gentle charm of a robot gentleman or the eerie consequences of a thinking spaceship, these timeless narratives invite readers of all ages to reflect, dream, and wonder.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18527466</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18527466</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harrison, Harry, Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18527466981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>Eleven Short Science Fiction Stories About Robots</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798349455742&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 341 Thru 345 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories From the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 341 thru 345 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s
•	Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara
•	Potential by Robert Sheckley 
•	Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone
•	Office Call by Charles E. Fritch
•	Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19304070</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19304070</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shaara, Michael, Ellison, Harlan, Sheckley, Robert, Bone, J. F.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19304070981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798318456039&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 281 thru 285 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lost Sci-Fi Books 281 thru 285 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s
•	The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft
•	The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany
•	The Weapon by Isaac Asimov
•	The Monsters by Robert Sheckley
•	The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18618160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18618160</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Lovecraft, H. P., Dunsany, Lord, Asimov, Isaac, Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18618160981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>Unearthly Tales: Five Stories Where The Strange, The Haunting, And The Human Collide</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798318185182&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forever by Robert Sheckley - Of all the irksome, frustrating, maddening discoveries-was there no way of keeping it discovered?
	With so much at stake, Charles Dennison should not have been careless. An inventor cannot afford carelessness, particularly when his invention is extremely valuable and obviously patentable. There are too many grasping hands ready to seize what belongs to someone else, too many men who feast upon the creativity of the innocent.
	A touch of paranoia would have served Dennison well; but he was lacking in that vital characteristic of inventors. And he didn't even realize the full extent of his carelessness until a bullet, fired from a silenced weapon, chipped a granite wall not three inches from his head.
	Then he knew. But by then it was too late.
	Charles Dennison had been left a more than adequate income by his father. He had gone to Harvard, served a hitch in the Navy, then continued his education at M.I.T. Since the age of thirty-two, he had been engaged in private research, working in his own small laboratory in Riverdale, New York. Plant biology was his field. He published several noteworthy papers, and sold a new insecticide to a development corporation. The royalties helped him to expand his facilities.
	Dennison enjoyed working alone. It suited his temperament, which was austere but not unfriendly. Two or three times a year, he would come to New York, see some plays and movies, and do a little serious drinking. He would then return gratefully to his seclusion. He was a bachelor and seemed destined to remain that way.
	Not long after his fortieth birthday, Dennison stumbled across an intriguing clue which led him into a different branch of biology. He pursued his clue, developed it, extended it slowly into a hypothesis. After three more years, a lucky accident put the final proofs into his hands.]]></description><link>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18568196</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18568196</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sheckley, Robert]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://newmarketpl.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18568196981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle>The Bureaucracy Of Immortality</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?&amp;userID=NWMK84113&amp;password=CC49311&amp;Value=9798318404252&amp;content=M&amp;Return=1&amp;Type=M</image_url></item></channel></rss>