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Vonnegut and Douglas Adams rewrite Brave New World and find The Future Perfect
Kirk Mustard - 2010
It’s for those who like to laugh at the absurdity, magic, and madness of human existence. It's been called the next Brave New World, with a touch of Kurt Vonnegut and a hint of Philip K. Dick. You won’t be able to put it down.” Joe Sokolinsky, TV Channel 29, San Francisco, 2010The Future Perfect is a wild ride into the future, unknown like anything I have ever envisioned. Mustard’s imagination is remarkable, knowing no boundaries and yet holding this reader within his genius virtual reality. The characters are likable, funny, determined and yet quirky. The world-building is unbelievable and so detail oriented, I could quickly build the world in my mind, down to the finest pebble. Glass flowers and linoleum deserts are just the tip of what this futuristic novel has to offer. Romance, suspense, competitive science and excellent writing, The Future Perfect is genius! I totally enjoyed it! Minding Spot (Book Review Blog), Wendy 9/18/11“This book is an absolutely fantastic, humorous and dark satirical look at a dystopian future where humankind simultaneously wages war against nature while pining for its renewal, glories in a shallow sterile consumerist society obsessed with dreams of true happiness, computer simulated immortality and the eradication of all danger via technology.” The Goth "Darkness Visible” October 19, 2010“If you like your sci-fi quirky and off the wall, you can't go wrong with this one. You'll never guess what's coming next. As I drew near the end, I found myself eager to see how it all turns out, but dreading the end of the adventure. And that ending? Near perfect. A laugh out loud page-turner.” LrockyB 2012“In this amazing science fiction/fantasy treatise, Mustard portrays a hyperactive world where artificial intelligence has progressed to the point that no one dies and technology has everyone and everything moving at a frenetic pace. More than a novel, The Future Perfect is a gut wrenching experience that causes readers to question the parameters of human existence while satirizing those who tend toward navel gazing. I found myself laughing derisively one moment then shrieking in horror at recognizing myself in this fun house distortion. Truly, Mustard has held up a mirror to the disastrous collision course upon which humanity has embarked and its inevitable end. Like a train wreck, it's hard to watch yet impossible to turn away from. Even as you're aware of what you think will be the inevitable and horrifying outcome, you continue to gape at this pitch perfect rendering of humanity's mad dash to extinction. I loved reading this novel, and I don't usually like science fiction.” Mary Reilly, Booknookclub (Book Review Blog) 2011“This is one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read. It has a great plot; actually, it has an amazing plot. I especially love the ending.” Mom2Four 2011“There seems to be all sorts of influences, not just Vonnegut, Adams and Huxley, but also more than a bit of Arthur C. Clarke and Margaret Atwood. It bundles all these influences together into a classic piece of predictive science fiction. It's done in a silly and light hearted way, so it gets you thinking without feeling too heavy handed or getting in the way of the narrative.” Robin Hartley 2010“This is a classic. The turn of phrase, hilarity with pathos, and sheer creative ability in his writing is astonishing. I place this work alongside all the best predictive sci-fi I've ever read.” Shakti 2010“The future portrayed here is not too distant or far removed from reality.
How To Live For Free: The Definitive Guide
Deepak Tailor - 2014
For three years Deepak travelled to the distant corners of the world, found a growing global movement and interviewed hundreds of inspiring people. From the founder of LatestFreeStuff.co.uk, the UK's largest freebie website, learn how to turn your life around, reach your goals and make any part of it free. Packed full of tips, action lists and resources, How To Live For Free will make the biggest change to your life, more than any other book.As featured in The Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mirror, Forbes Magazine, The Sun and more...#1 Amazon Bestseller in Business and Finance#1 Amazon Bestseller in Personal Finance#1 Amazon Bestseller in Health and Fitness IN THIS BOOK YOU'LL DISCOVER... - How to attend free restaurant tastings- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to attend free restaurant tastings- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to get free clothes and beauty treatments- How to receive freebies from brands- How to forage and cook wild game- The man who lived in luxury flats for two years free of charge- The man who built his own island- How to upcycle furniture- How to sail a yacht and travel the world- The ultimate hitchhiker's guide- The best free living apps- The ultimate hitchhiker's guide- The best free living apps- How to get free cinema, theatre and festival tickets- How Deepak gets a free private driver everywhere he goes- How to upgrade your wardrobe for free- How to learn any skill, get free books and master your goals- And much, much more. REVIEWS Despite thinking I was someone who never misses an opportunity for a bargain I was shocked by how many things I didn’t know. Deepak Tailor really knows the ins and outs of living for free - it felt like I highlighted most of the book to come back to later and try out. The suggestions in travel alone had me daydreaming about some adventures I should be going on and now potentially could be going on! Throughly recommend this book and giving some of the ideas a go.- by Nick M"I am an avid follower of Deepak's web site and some of the other people he recommends in the book. The book is great for a beginner in the art of saving money and pulls all the various aspects of this together."- by Andrea HemThis is an excellent introduction to the world of free living with something for everyone. It really opened my eyes to the possibilities and the resources provided in the book (websites etc) are great references. After reading this i'm a free living convert!- by Steve Price DOWNLOAD the book for FREE today!
Falling for Her Bodyguard
Christine Glover - 2018
Delaney Lawson returns to her hometown to catch up and have fun with her girlfriends. Everything changes when she almost dies in a car accident and discovers it was definitely not accidental. For her safety, she hires Ethan… a muscular, powerful, hot bodyguard who watches her every move. But he’s doing more than keeping her safe from the stalker’s escalating threats—he’s sparking all kinds of naughty thoughts she yearns to act on. Unfortunately, he’s determined to keep his hands off her. Despite their attempts to maintain a professional distance, heat flares between them and their sexual chemistry spirals into an intense connection. But when the stalker’s threats against Delaney escalate, Delaney and Ethan must choose between saving themselves... or saving each other.
Bash Command Line Pro Tips
Jason Cannon - 2014
As someone that has used the Bash shell almost daily for over 15 years, I've accumulated several command line "tricks" that have saved me time and frustration. Bash Command Line Pro Tips is a collection of 10 techniques that you can put to use right away to increase your efficiency at the command line. Here is what you will learn by reading Bash Command Line Pro Tips: Tip 1: Tab Completion Tip 2: Change to the Previous Directory Tip 3: Reuse the Last Item from the Previous Command Line Tip 4: Rerun a Command That Starts with a given String Tip 5: Command Substitution Tip 6: Use a for Loop at the Command Line Tip 7: Rerun the Previous Command with Root Privileges Tip 8: Rerun the Previous Command While Substituting a String Tip 9: Reuse a Word on the Same Command Line Tip 10: Fix Typos and Shorten Lengthy Commands with Aliases Scroll up, click the "Buy Now With 1-Click" button to start leaning these powerful Linux Command Line Tips.
Leaves of Fortune
Linda Barlow - 1988
The affluent New England family whose tea company was founded in colonial America by an alleged witch is filled with dark passions, forbidden loves, and a family curse that defines one generation and haunts the next.
Core JavaServer Faces (Core Series)
David M. Geary - 2004
Now, Core JavaServer™ Faces–the #1 guide to JSF–has been thoroughly updated in this second edition, covering the latest feature enhancements, the powerful Ajax development techniques, and open source innovations that make JSF even more valuable. Authors David Geary and Cay Horstmann delve into all facets of JSF 1.2 development, offering systematic best practices for building robust applications, minimizing handcoding, and maximizing productivity. Drawing on unsurpassed insider knowledge of the Java platform, they present solutions, hints, tips, and “how-tos” for writing superior JSF 1.2 production code, even if you’re new to JSF, JavaServer Pages™, or servlets.The second edition’s extensive new coverage includes: JSF 1.2’s improved alignment with the broader Java EE 5 platform; enhancements to the JSF APIs; controlling Web flow with Shale; and using Facelets to replace JSP with XHTML markup. The authors also introduce Ajax development with JSF–from real-time validation and Direct Web Remoting to wrapping Ajax in JSF components and using the popular Ajax4jsf framework.This book will help you
Automate low-level details and eliminate unnecessary complexity in server-side development
Discover JSF best practices, ranging from effective UI design and style sheets to internationalization
Use JSF with Tiles to build consistent, reusable user interfaces
Leverage external services such as databases, LDAP directories, authentication/authorization, and Webservices
Use JBoss Seam to greatly simplify development of database-backed applications
Implement custom components, converters, and validators
Master the JSF 1.2 tag libararies, and extend JSF with additional tag libraries
Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Managed Beans Chapter 3: Navigation Chapter 4: Standard JSF Tags Chapter 5: Data Tables Chapter 6: Conversion and Validation Chapter 7: Event Handling Chapter 8: Subviews and Tiles Chapter 9: Custom Components, Converters, and Validators Chapter 10: External Services Chapter 11: Ajax Chapter 12: Open Source Chapter 13: How Do I . . . Index
Ethics in Information Technology
George W. Reynolds - 2002
This book offers an excellent foundation in ethical decision-making for current and future business managers and IT professionals.
Training Guide: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3
Glenn Johnson - 2013
Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices—and help maximize your performance on the job.Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 to begin building modern web and Windows 8 apps Features pragmatic lessons, exercises, and practices Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-480 Coverage includes: creating HTML5 documents; implementing styles with CSS3; JavaScript in depth; using Microsoft developer tools; AJAX; multimedia support; drawing with Canvas and SVG; drag and drop functionality; location-aware apps; web storage; offline apps; writing your first simple Windows 8 apps; and other key topics
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems [With CDROM]
Kang-Tsung Chang - 2001
Now in its 12th edition, it is still the market leader and is known for its scientific research base and its currency, comprehensiveness, and accuracy.