Naudsonce by H. Beam Piper ~ Full Audiobook [scifi]

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01/19/23

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120m

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Naudsonce by H. Beam Piper audiobook.

Genre: scifi

Naudsonce? What does THAT mean? Well, to find out you will need to listen to this story where Piper's unique mind explores what we mean by 'communication' and how it happens. The joint Space Navy-Colonial Office expedition was looking for new planets suitable for colonization; they had been out, now, for four years, which was close to maximum for an exploring expedition. They had entered eleven systems, and made landings on eight planets. Three had been reasonably close to Terra-type but were all disqualified by terrible animals or warlike inhabitants. Now, finally here was an ideal world; their last chance before returning in disgrace. Now the only thing was to get an agreement from the local king or whatever to the colonization. Easy, right? Well first, you've got to talk to them ...... and there the trouble starts.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 1

(00:21:54) Chapter 2

(00:48:40) Chapter 3

(01:11:49) Chapter 4

(01:31:57) Chapter 5

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Ministry of Disturbance by H. Beam Piper ~ Full Audiobook [scifi]

January 18, 2023

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Ministry of Disturbance by H. Beam Piper audiobook.

Genre: scifi

Science Fiction at it humorous best written in the golden age of all the greats and published in Astounding Science Fiction December 1958. Piper can't be matched for sardonic comment on human nature. The Empire is stagnant; thousands of planets spread around Earth but nothing new is allowed to happen and disturb the static situation. Our emperor Paul knows this but is powerless to make a dent in the centuries old hide bound bureaucracy of intergalactic politics. But is there a plot to overthrow him? It certainly looks like it. Follow this story closely as it builds to an excellent and exciting climax. Piper's talent and creativity shine through in this story.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:21:58) Chapter 02

(00:42:25) Chapter 03

(01:04:31) Chapter 04

(01:26:39) Chapter 05

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Oomphel in the Sky by H. Beam Piper ~ Full Audiobook [scifi]

January 19, 2023

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Oomphel in the Sky by H. Beam Piper audiobook.

Genre: scifi

On the colonial world of Kwannon, Terran administrators and a fragile local government try to keep order with paperwork, committees, and tired slogans. Out beyond the capital, however, the native People measure power in spells, spirits, and the authority of the shoonoon. To them, Terran machines are not technology at all but oomphel, a mysterious force that teaches, makes, and performs wonders. When an old prophecy about the Last Hot Time spreads from village to village, fear turns into certainty, and certainty turns into a mass movement that no one in the bureaucracy can slow down. Miles Gilbert, a hard-nosed reporter for the Kwannon Planetwide News Service, arrives to cover what looks like another flare-up of superstition and politics. Instead he finds a powder keg of cultural misunderstanding, economic resentment, and dangerously persuasive storytelling. Caught between soldiers trying to prevent bloodshed, officials who cannot act fast enough, and natives who believe the sky itself is about to change, Miles must decide what kind of truth can actually stop a disaster - and what happens when facts are no match for faith.

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Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 01

(00:35:40) Chapter 02

(01:13:12) Chapter 03

(01:31:00) Chapter 04

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