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Lost Memories


Mark Mulle - 2016
    With only a few items to help him, he knows he must escape out of the snow or he will be in real trouble.After getting attacked by skeletons and wolves, a girl appears out of the woods to help him. She tells Ziggy her name is Blue and she lives in the mysterious Snowfall Village. After sneaking him into her village, Ziggy knows he must figure out his memories or fall farther in trouble.As the village is attacked, he stumbles across a secret in his pack. With only answers in front of him and danger ahead, he knows he needs to figure out what his connection is to the group of outsiders trying to find him. Do they want him for good or evil? Why does Snowfall Village protect a snow dragon? Why can he not remember anything anymore? Ziggy and Blue must defend the village and discover the secret of the rare snow dragon before it is too late.Author’s Note: This short story is for your reading pleasure. The characters in this "Minecraft Adventure Series" such as Steve, Endermen or Herobrine...etc are based on the Minecraft Game coming from Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2013 Mojang / Notch

Lone Wolf (A Jess Williams Western #54)


Robert J. Thomas - 2016
    After running down a ruthless killer by the name of Dorr Munn, Jess finds himself in the town of Howell, Texas, where he meets a man by the name of Champ Kiel. Kiel makes the mistake of challenging Jess and against his nature, Jess spares Kiel. Four men rob the bank in Howell, killing the bank manager and a teller. During their escape, they trample an old woman to death. A large personal bounty is placed on the men’s heads and Jess finds himself forced to team up with Kiel on the hunt for them. Their hunt takes them on a long and dangerous trek across a large part of Texas and Jess finds help from the most unexpected partner he’s ever worked with…Shadow.

Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe


George Dyson - 2012
    In Turing’s Cathedral, George Dyson focuses on a small group of men and women, led by John von Neumann at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, who built one of the first computers to realize Alan Turing’s vision of a Universal Machine. Their work would break the distinction between numbers that mean things and numbers that do things—and our universe would never be the same. Using five kilobytes of memory (the amount allocated to displaying the cursor on a computer desktop of today), they achieved unprecedented success in both weather prediction and nuclear weapons design, while tackling, in their spare time, problems ranging from the evolution of viruses to the evolution of stars. Dyson’s account, both historic and prophetic, sheds important new light on how the digital universe exploded in the aftermath of World War II. The proliferation of both codes and machines was paralleled by two historic developments: the decoding of self-replicating sequences in biology and the invention of the hydrogen bomb. It’s no coincidence that the most destructive and the most constructive of human inventions appeared at exactly the same time.  How did code take over the world? In retracing how Alan Turing’s one-dimensional model became John von Neumann’s two-dimensional implementation, Turing’s Cathedral offers a series of provocative suggestions as to where the digital universe, now fully three-dimensional, may be heading next.

Linux Server Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips and Tools


Rob Flickenger - 2003
    Setting up and maintaining a Linux server requires understanding not only the hardware, but the ins and outs of the Linux operating system along with its supporting cast of utilities as well as layers of applications software. There's basic documentation online but there's a lot beyond the basics you have to know, and this only comes from people with hands-on, real-world experience. This kind of "know how" is what we sought to capture in Linux Server Hacks.Linux Server Hacks is a collection of 100 industrial-strength hacks, providing tips and tools that solve practical problems for Linux system administrators. Every hack can be read in just a few minutes but will save hours of searching for the right answer. Some of the hacks are subtle, many of them are non-obvious, and all of them demonstrate the power and flexibility of a Linux system. You'll find hacks devoted to tuning the Linux kernel to make your system run more efficiently, as well as using CVS or RCS to track the revision to system files. You'll learn alternative ways to do backups, how to use system monitoring tools to track system performance and a variety of secure networking solutions. Linux Server Hacks also helps you manage large-scale Web installations running Apache, MySQL, and other open source tools that are typically part of a Linux system.O'Reilly's new Hacks Series proudly reclaims the term "hacking" for the good guys. Hackers use their ingenuity to solve interesting problems. Rob Flickenger is an experienced system administrator, having managed the systems for O'Reilly Network for several years. (He's also into community wireless networking and he's written a book on that subject for O'Reilly.) Rob has also collected the best ideas and tools from a number of other highly skilled contributors.Written for users who already understand the basics, Linux Server Hacks is built upon the expertise of people who really know what they're doing.

Building Wireless Sensor Networks


Robert Faludi - 2010
    By the time you're halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide, you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely sensed data.Radio networking is creating revolutions in volcano monitoring, performance art, clean energy, and consumer electronics. As you follow the examples in each chapter, you'll learn how to tackle inspiring projects of your own. This practical guide is ideal for inventors, hackers, crafters, students, hobbyists, and scientists.Investigate an assortment of practical and intriguing project ideasPrep your ZigBee toolbox with an extensive shopping list of parts and programsCreate a simple, working ZigBee network with XBee radios in less than two hours -- for under $100Use the Arduino open source electronics prototyping platform to build a series of increasingly complex projectsGet familiar with XBee's API mode for creating sensor networksBuild fully scalable sensing and actuation systems with inexpensive componentsLearn about power management, source routing, and other XBee technical nuancesMake gateways that connect with neighboring networks, including the Internet

Stealing Sweetwater


Matthew Iden - 2014
    Lee Baylor runs a failing garage in a dying southern Virginia town and when old friend—but present-day con—Randy Watson shows up with a plan to make some quick cash, Lee’s got to take it.Randy’s idea? Steal a one-of-a-kind, vintage Harley from millionaire movie star Jason Ford, who likes to act the hotshot biker at the annual Sweetwater motorcycle rally with his knockout starlet girlfriend Becky Winters.The only hitch is that Jason’s got money problems of his own, and when hillbilly gangster Baby Boy gets involved, there’s going to be hell to pay when they all try Stealing Sweetwater.Previously published under a different title.

F-4 Phantom: A Pilot's Story


Robert Prest - 2017
    One of the best military aviaton memoirs ever written’ Rowland White, author of Vulcan 607 ‘I only have to think Speed, and I am at 600 knots in seconds. Think Height and I am gazing down from a eight-mile-high perch within one minute. Think Freedom and I am wrested away from a dank, cold world, cloudbase at 300 feet, through a brief shock of cloud to emerge into a golden blue world, another dimension, crystal clear for miles and miles’ Fighter Pilot. Robert Prest had never wanted to be anything else. And even as a boy he had set his sights on flying the awesome McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. The big, twin-engined interceptor offered an irresistible combination of charisma, power and performance. Air combat, strike, gunnery, bombing and rocketry, the F-4 was jack-of-all-trades, master of most. From the lonely pursuit of Soviet intruders out over the North Sea and strength-sapping high-g dogfights, to maintaining Quick Reaction Alert on Germany’s Eastern border, ready to scramble Battle Flight at a moment’s notice, Prest and his fellow aviators stood toe-to-toe with a powerful opponent. But the defence of the West came at a cost, and comrades in arms would pay with their lives. No other book so vividly brings to life the high-pressure, high stakes, high-speed world of an RAF fighter pilot on the Cold War frontline. But it’s more than that. In capturing a sense of the wonder and magic of flying, Prest’s book ranks aviation classics from writers like Saint-Exupéry, Richard Bach, Cecil Lewis and Ernest Gann. ‘The best book I’ve ever read about flying fast jets for the Cold War RAF. Both thrilling and elegaic, F-4 Phantom makes poetry of complex, exacting world of the fighter pilot. This is as close as you’ll ever get to flying the Phantom yourself.’ Rowland White, author of Vulcan 607 ‘What First Light does for Spitfires and the Battle of Britain, Robert Prest does for the F-4 Phantom in RAF service … Superbly written.’ Royal Aeronautical Society Insight Perfect for fans of books like Skyfaring, Apache, First Light, Tornado Down, Fate is the Hunter or Sagittarius Rising

White Alpha Billionaire's Surprise Black Baby Daughter (BWWM Romance)


Nicki Jackson - 2017
     I never thought I'd run into him again...how many years has it been? We used to be inseparable. But Jordan Voight's a hot playboy with deep pockets, now. Five years ago, I got pregnant with his baby. And he couldn't take the distance. So we broke up. Seeing him again woke something up inside of me...deep, down, between my thighs... Jordan's more than just an old flame: he's the father of my child. And I don't know if I should give him a second chance, but he's almost too sexy for me to refuse... Note: White Alpha Billionaire's Surprise Black Baby Daughter is 40k of hot, sexy passion between an alpha billionaire and his old flame.

A Love Worth Saving


Fanny Finch - 2018
    Now, years later, she finds herself facing possible spinsterhood, and wondering where it all went wrong. When her closest friend invites her to Bath, Georgiana never dreams that she’ll run into her old suitor again. Captain Trentworth has come up in the world; he now has a distinguished career, an inheritance, and a good income from the war. Just like all those years ago, he and Georgiana are drawn to each other. Although Captain Trentworth finds he is not the only suitor after Georgiana’s hand, he has not entirely forgiven Georgiana for how she ended their engagement all those years ago. Will frustrations and bitterness tear them apart? Or will they be able to take advantage of this second chance? *Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, but with a slight twist of events until a Happy Ever After* "A Love Worth Saving" is a clean and sweet historical regency romance novel of approximately 85,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Enjoy!

The Kindle Fire HDX User Guide (Beginner to Expert in 1 Hour)


Charles Tulley - 2013
    

Parts & Labor: The Adventures of Max Dugan


Mark Gimenez - 2011
    His mother, Kate, a labor-and-delivery nurse, struggles to maintain the family, which also includes Scarlett, 14, and Maddy, 4. The therapist says they are not coping well. In fact, the Dugan family is a mess—until a strange boy named Norbert moves in next door and changes their lives in more ways than they could ever imagine.About the authorsMark Gimenez is the author of six novels: THE COLOR OF LAW, THE ABDUCTION, THE PERK, THE COMMON LAWYER, ACCUSED, and THE GOVERNOR'S WIFE. Cole Gimenez is a seventh-grader. They live in Texas.

Amazon Echo: 2017 Edition - User Guide and Manual - Learn It Live It Love It


Dominic West - 2016
    It’s compatible with a vast array of other electronics and online platforms. It can answer questions, control smart devices, play music, and more. It responds to the names “Echo” and “Alexa”. What does this book offer? Amazon Echo: The Ultimate Guide To Amazon Echo – 2017 Edition explains how you can best use the Echo’s wealth of powerful features: Setting Up Your Echo for the First Time Interacting Verbally with Alexa Setting Up Pandora on Your Echo Connecting your Google Calendar to Your Echo Amazon Echo IFTTT Channel Advice Fun (and Sleepy time) Echo Activities for Kids! Making Echo Part of Your Fitness Routine and even Streamlining Your Business with Echo! Who is Alexa? Alexa is your cloud-based, voice-activated personal assistant. Unlike other digital assistants, she has a smooth, life-like voice and an incredible variety of skills. She’s your new best friend – in a box! When you download Amazon Echo: The Ultimate Guide To Amazon Echo – 2017 Edition, you’ll find out how to engage with Alexa and maximize your use of her powerful skills. As you use your Echo, Alexa adapts to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal preferences. You can even download and install the Alexa Skills Kit to install her on your other devices! You deserve this next step in functionality, convenience, and fun! Don’t Delay - get your copy of this incredible book TODAY! Scroll up and click the “Buy with One Click” button. Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited – Download Now! You’ll be so glad you gained this valuable information!

A Mother Within Her


Lady Lissa - 2018
    Her attraction to the young man is almost instant. The two finally connect and begin to date almost immediately. After dating several years, the two finally become husband and wife. Iman thinks of Takiyah as the woman of his dreams, but she has been keeping secrets from her husband. While on the surface, Takiyah looks every bit the well put together woman Iman fell in love with, underneath is a dark side that he never knew existed. When Takiyah becomes pregnant with their first child, she begins to express her concerns about becoming a mother. She becomes withdrawn and distant, to which Iman blows off as new mom nerves. However, when Takiyah doesn’t respond to their newborn, he becomes a bit more concerned. Will Iman be able to save his wife from herself before something happens to their children? Will Takiyah get the help she so desperately needs before it’s too late? Follow the couple on this tumultuous rollercoaster ride that will take them through hell and back before it’s all over. Get ready for the ride of a lifetime in this thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat…

John T. Molloy's New Dress for Success


John T. Molloy - 1988
    Contains 30 percent new information and a four-color, four-page illustration insert.

Jenny Alone


Judith Saxton - 1989
    The end of a marriage doesn't mean the end of life After the sudden and brutal breakdown of her marriage, Jenny finds herself alone for the first time in her life when she leaves the comfortable farmhouse with her four-year-old daughter. Taking refuge in a seaside town in North Wales, Jenny finds a room in a boarding house. It's difficult at first, but as she gets to know her fellow residents, she gradually begins to see that life has much more to offer than she could ever have dreamed. And when she meets Ben, the owner of the local coffee bar, she finally understands that she is far happier now, living on her own, than she ever was when she was married.