"Space Cowboy" is by Matthew Long and is available on GarageBand.com.

The short story, "Operation Earthworm," was written by Joe Archibald and published in Fantastic Universe in September 1955. I found it at Project Gutenberg.

1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew (1000 Series) is by Garth Johnson.

Robot makers:

• Mike Rivamonte
• Scott Sauer
• "Chrome-delicious Robot Art & Ray Guns" article on robot makers, with links to their websites, from Dark Roasted Blend

The Expectant Knitter: 30 Designs for Baby and Your Growing Family is by Maria Connolly.

Natural Nursery Knits: 20 Hand-knit Designs for the New Baby is by Erika Knight.

"Chiron Beta Prime" is by Jonathan Coulton and is available on Music Alley at Mevio.com.