Lafayette Ronald Hubbard was an American science fiction, pulp magazine, and self-help writer. In 1950 he described a system of psychotechniques ("Dianetics") and in 1954 he founded the religious organization Scientology.
The 36th collection of winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future competition contains stories and art spanning the gamut from hard core sci-fi to epic fantasy by 30 award-winning authors and illustrators
Spine-tingling Breathtaking Mind-blowing Experience these powerful new voices--vivid, visceral, and visionary--as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities. Twelve captivating tales from the best new science fiction and fantasy writers of the year as selected by Writers of the Future Contest judges accompanied by three more bestselling authors you've read before. Each is accompanied by a full-color illustration. Plus Bonus Art and Writing Tips. 24 Award-winning Authors and Illustrators 3 Bonus Short Stories by L. Ron Hubbard * Nancy Kress * S. M. Stirling Art and Writing Tips by Gregory Benford * Bob Eggleton * L. Ron Hubbard * Dean Wesley Smith Edited by Jody Lynn Nye 16-page color gallery of artwork * Cover art by Dan dos Santos
Old Laramie, cook for the cowpunchers at the Lazy G Ranch, happens to be in the right place at the right time to stop bandits from attacking a Spanish-speaking family with Aztec roots. The family offers Laramie a silver-mounted quirt as thanks, telling him the small horsewhip will make him a big man
Internationally acclaimed bestselling anthology of award-winning science fiction and fantasy short stories.24 Award-Winning Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors and IllustratorsAccompanied by Dean Wesley Smith, Rebecca Moesta, Mike Resnick, Rob Prior and Echo Chernik and Edited by David FarlandThe 35th collection of winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future competition features expertly crafted stories and art, spanning the gamut from hard core sci-fi to epic fantasy. Stories so fresh and new, they're 5–10 years ahead of the curve—the future is literally here and now.Each year, the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests’ blue-ribbon judges search the world to discover and introduce to you the very best new talent in sci-fi and fantasy.Created by L. Ron Hubbard, whose commitment to help new writers and artists gave rise to the annual Writers of the Future anthologies—a launching pad for writers and artists who are sure to command our attention for decades to come.Wondrous and powerful tales from some of the world’s best new writers and illustrators.Learn how to write or improve your craft with tips from award-winning and bestselling author and editor Mike Resnick and New York Times bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard. Internationally renown artist, Rob Prior, shares tips of the trade for aspiring illustrators.
Contains the senior principles and laws which apply to every endeavour, every problem of work. The book contains the Anatomy of Confusion, the Doctrine of The Stable Datum, the Anatomy of Control, Life As A Game, the Secret of Efficiency, the cause of Exhaustion and the most fundamental elements of life, affinity, reality and communication.
Contains three adventure stories by L. Ron Hubbard, including the title work in which American John Hampton works as a pilot for hire in the Chinese Civil War.
Productivity, efficiency, time management and security in the workplace are some of the subjects are covered in this book. As L. Ron Hubbard describes in this book, life is composed of seven-tenths work, one-tenth familial, one-tenth political and one-tenth relaxation. Here, then, is Scientology applied to that seven-tenths of existence including the answers to Exhaustion and the Secret of Efficiency. Here, too, is the analysis of life itself a game composed of exact rules. Know them and you succeed. The book contains technology no one can live without, and that can immediately be applied by anyone in the workaday world.
