CBS War Correspondent Bill Downs

A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.

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What makes a war correspondent risk his or her life to report the truth about wars? What is their mission and why do we need outsiders to look at the battlefield from the inside?
Fear by L. Ron Hubbard

Fear—The Pioneer of Modern Psychological Thrillers

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Originally published in July 1940, L. Ron Hubbard’s immortal Fear is recognized as a pioneer of the modern psychological thrillers. It has riveted and influenced both readers and authors for over 75 years and continues to do so today.
Books That Make You Think

Books That Make You Think

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Discover 10 books that will make you think, all recommended by bestselling authors.
Book Club

Book Club Books: Recommendations and Discussion Questions

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Discover unique and diverse book club books with discussion questions that will stimulate the conversation.
L. Ron Hubbard fiction books on table

L. Ron Hubbard Fiction: Order of Books

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Is there a recommendation of which L. Ron Hubbard fiction book to begin with? Is there a recommended order of books to read?
Epic Hero

The Epic Hero

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Epic heroes have inspired us since the beginning of recorded literature. Discover a few of L. Ron Hubbard’s timeless heroes and what defines epic.
Is Global Warming Real

Is the world ending?

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Is the world ending? Threats of global warming dominate the media—especially in light of environmental disasters. Are science fiction stories warning us?
sci-fi gift ideas

Gift Ideas: Best Sci-Fi Book Recommendations

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Finding the right books to read for an avid sci-fi reader can be tough. These gift ideas and book recommendations for the best sci-fi books take into account the variety of science fiction sub-genres and the master authors of the craft. While you may recognize several of these, you are sure to find a few gems they have not yet discovered.
astronaut on a red planet

Space Opera: 10 Best Books to Read

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The science fiction sub-genre of Space Opera has not always been the most popular category in sci-fi books.
1st Gneration iPods Matthew Pierce / Flickr

Which Sci-Fi Books Inspired the Iconic Apple iPod, iPad and Earbuds?

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In celebration of National iPod Day (October 23) and the anniversary of its first sale (November 10), we looked to see how sci-fi authors predicted and set the course of events for the Apple iPod, iPad, earbuds and similar products.