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The Past Present and Future of JavaScript
Axel Rauschmayer - 2012
Now, hopes and expectations for JavaScript’s future are considerable.In this insightful report, Dr. Axel Rauschmayer explains how the combination of several technologies and opportunities in the past 15 years turned JavaScript’s fortunes. With that as a backdrop, he provides a detailed look at proposed new features and fixes in the next version, ECMAScript.next, and then presents his own JavaScript wish list—such as an integrated IDE.
21 Months, 24 Days: A blue-collar kid's journey to the Vietnam War and back
Richard Udden - 2015
Threatened by the draft in the late sixties, he enlisted in the Army to avoid becoming a grunt, yet ended up one anyway. He endured a grueling war in Vietnam and then returned to a country too angry to care. While his journey took unexpected turns, his choices got him there, so he did his best to react positively and keep moving forward.Udden delivers his story in a comfortable, friendly style. He conveys the experiences of basic training, advanced infantry training, and what it was like to live, work, guard, patrol, and fight in the jungle. The reader will feel the adrenalin rush of a firefight, the thrill of a wild ride dangling below a helicopter, and the humor in celebrating his 21st birthday on a firebase.Through his words and personal photographs, you will live through his journey exactly as he experienced it.
When I Find You
R.A. Casey - 2021
A deadly secret.In the stifling summer heat of 2018, Sarah Evatt suffered every parent's worst nightmare: her six-year-old son, Charlie, let go of her hand and disappeared into a crowd.He never returned.Three years later, Sarah's life is back on track. She has met a loving new boyfriend. She has just moved to a gorgeous new home. She is finally beginning to conquer her grief and trauma, and accept Charlie is gone, once and for all.Until she gets a visit.A visit from a man she is convinced is involved in Charlie's disappearance.A visit that makes her wonder whether Charlie might still be out there, after all.And a suspicious message that threatens to unearth dark truths about Sarah's past.Truths only someone closest to her could know.As events continue to spiral, Sarah must unmask the person psychologically torturing her, and find out exactly who they are, what they want, and what they know about her son.But who can she trust?And will she be able to discover their identity before she loses control completely?When I Find You is a dark psychological domestic thriller packed with twists and turns. You won't be able to put this page-turner of a novel down, right up to the staggering final page.
Cyberstrike: London
James Barrington - 2020
7/7/2005: Ben Morgan, a cybersecurity specialist with the Metropolitan police, starts another day at work. It will be the last normal day he ever has.The Present: In Hong Kong, a crime overlord is offered a deal by shadowy agents from Beijing: his life for a new kind of operation in London. Morgan, now a part of an off the books cyber-terrorism prevention unit, must do everything to stop its spread.This is a new kind of war: different goals, tactics, rules, stakes. And Morgan is caught right in the centre...
A pulse-pounding thriller rooted in reality, perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Andy McNab and James Deegan.
Shut the Fuck Up and Create Your Fucking Art
Garrett Robinson - 2013
And sell it, too. The top three reasons people never finish a novel or a film are all bullshit, and here's the reasons why.
Hometown Harbor: The Beginning
Tammy L. Grace - 2016
Grace treats readers to an escape to the picturesque San Juan Islands in her Hometown Harbor Series. Dive into Sam's private journal in this prequel novella to the first book in the Hometown Harbor Series. Get a glimpse into Sam's life and thoughts through selected excerpts from her journal over the last thirty years. You'll get to know her before she takes center stage as the main character in Finding Home: A Hometown Harbor Novel (Book 1) Whether you're just starting the series or you've read them all, Hometown Harbor: The Beginning, a novella, is a wonderful way to get an in-depth perspective of Sam's life before her move to Friday Harbor.
Inherited Magic
Andrew Gordinier - 2014
The things that are hidden inside change his life forever. He is suddenly heir to a barbaric and bloody history of brutal glory as magic slowly dies from the world. Now John is stalked by powerful and petty mages as he struggles to learn the rules of the game, endangering himself and those around him. Then there is the half naked Tribesman, that only John can see, following him around. Confronting his own failings and struggling with the world he has found himself in, John still has to find a way to pay his rent on time. He would also like to not lose the girl of his dreams in the process. This book is NOT Young Adult it contains some language inappropriate for children under 15.
Sex, Lies & Champagne (Sex and Lies Book 8)
Kris Calvert - 2018
Undercover for the last eighteen months, his assignment has been handed down personally from the Director of National Intelligence. Meeting with his contacts in the darkness of a global and elite, members-only sex club, Tristan spends his time not chasing women, but the origins of a dangerous Shadow Broker—a double agent selling U.S. weapon security codes to Russian intelligence. When Champagne magnate, Renè Lebleu reaches out to him, Tristan puts his duties on hold for two days, flying to his birthplace in France to meet a man he’s never seen—a father he’s never known. Upon arrival Tristan is filled with suspicion, but his animosity, forged by years of abandonment and lies, is quickly put on notice by his father’s trusted confidant and bold personal assistant, Henriette—Henry—Tribolet. Meeting his match in the gorgeous and intelligent Henry, Tristan finds it hard to keep up his typical and indifferent air. But Henry Tribolet sees straight through Tristan’s steely indifference to the heart of the real man—a man with an enormous capacity to forgive. A would-be Champagne heir discovering true love for the first time. Caught in a web of lies, Tristan must defend his innocence from a malicious ploy crafted by enemies and insiders while chasing the threats of foreign adversaries across the globe. When Tristan discovers the true nature of the family he never knew, he’ll fall deeper into the perilous world of International espionage than ever before—taking Henry with him. What begins with Champagne and trust, will end in deceit and murder.
Awesome Supervisory Skills: Seven Lessons for Young, First-Time Managers
Tamara Murray - 2014
Who has time for 350 pages of (boring) theory? Learn to be awesome for the price of a coffee and the time it takes to drink it. Available for PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet, Kindle or in print!The number one reason people hate their jobs is because their boss sucks. And you don't want to suck as a manager -- you want to be awesome. But how? In this upbeat, concise, and practical guide, you'll gain supervisory skills that wow in any workplace. You'll learn:- How can I motivate my team when the work gets tough? - What's a Zorro Circle? - How do I deal with that grumpy coworker? Author Tamara Murray shares dos and don'ts she picked up through years of trial and error, reading a lot of Fast Company...and having the occasional breakdown in a colleague's office. Eventually, she had people telling her she was the best manager they'd ever had. Packed with real-world tips you can put to use immediately, these seven lessons will stick with you your entire career.What readers are saying:"Like a friend giving me advice over a cup of coffee.""Unlike other management books that can be dry and boring, this is a lively and fast-paced read.""Simple, straightforward pointers on how to deal with many challenges that I have already encountered as a newbie manager."
CHACHA CHAUDHARY DIGEST 151: CHACHA CHAUDHARY
Pran Kumar Sharma - 2017
Thus CHACHA CHAUDHARY was born in 1971.Tall and robust SABU, who is an inhabitant of planet Jupiter, gave Chaudhary an ideal company. A combination of wisdom and strength was formed to tackle any difficult task. It is said that " Chacha Chaudhary's brain works faster than a computer". Though both fight the criminals and tricksters, each episode ends with a touch of humour. The duo perform in lighter vein. The CHAUDHARY family consists of his wife Bini, a fat sharp tongue woman, Sabu, Rocket - the dog and Dag- Dag, an old truck who is half human- half machine. Chacha Chaudhary is the most popular Indian comics. More than 10 million readers enjoy this series regularly in newspapers and comic books in ten languages. A T.V. serial based on the comics has crossed 500 episodes and still continue to be telecast on premier channel "Sahara ONE".
A Fatal Visit
Emily Page - 2016
He has no local ties and lying next to his body oddly enough, was a bag full of money. As word spreads of what seems to be murder lacking an obvious motive, this sparks the interest of freelance reporter Skyler Avery. Working as a reporter and writing for the local paper, Skyler is ready to delve deep into the most recent "event." She enlists the help of a lawyer at a local firm, Nichole Chambers. Skyler and Nichole work feverishly and eventually narrow their list down to three main suspects. Just when they thought they found the killer, everything changes. Were their instincts right or does the chilling answer lie with someone else?
Home Sweet Home
Kristen Brown - 2011
Anxious to start a new life, Samantha decides to open up a business of her own, and throws herself into making the dream a reality. But along the way, there are plenty of obstacles popping up to make life a little more challenging than she expected - nosy neighbors and cranky in-laws, attractive men and pretentious sisters, a gossipy mother, mysterious hate mail, and ghosts from the past that threaten to destroy everything she's worked to achieve. And just when Sam thinks things couldn't possibly get worse, there's a murder on her property that the local detective seems mighty determined to pin on the newest resident of Peabody. Suddenly Sam is overwhelmed with troubles she never imagined, and she knows the only way to get through any of it is by keeping her sense of humor and trusting that God really does know exactly what He is doing.
In Search of Vindication
Ethan Westfield - 2020
Deputy Marshal in Kansas for a great deal of his life. As soon as his brother Tommy stops answering his letters, he gets extremely alarmed and decides to take matters into his own hands. When he puts a plan in place to travel to Texas, little does he know that a shattering surprise awaits him there; his brother has been found dead, next to the body of one of the most powerful ranchers in town. Will Lee manage to unravel the truth behind these enigmatic and shocking deaths?While Lee is still aghast, the local sheriff declares Tommy's death a suicide, and also accuses him of attempting robbery and murder. On the spur of the moment, the case is considered closed, which makes Lee highly suspicious. Feeling that they drag Tommy's name through the mud, he decides to defy the law and seek vindication. Will he succeed in this lonesome yet risky mission? How will he solve this demanding riddle and clear his brother's name?Lee's hazardous quest begins, having Susan Marsh and Ki'Somma, a young Cherokee medicine man, on his side. Doubts, lies, deceits, serious injuries as well as many other roadblocks will derange their endless undertaking. Will they manage to join forces triumphantly and complete this challenging mission? Or will Tommy always be remembered as a ruthless criminal?
Adventures of a Deadly Duo: A Historical Western Adventure Book
Austin Grayson - 2020
She is always on the trail of atrocious criminals but when her ruse is almost uncovered, her world turns upside down and she is desperate to find someone to pull her out of the fire. Luckily for her, she will partner up with Willem Stron, a lionhearted man and passing gambler who will pose as Kyle. Together they will join forces on a risky mission to guard a passing stagecoach with precious cargo. When their lives are on the line, will Willem eventually win Daisy's trust, so that they both succeed on this highly challenging undertaking?While Daisy and Willem are planning the perilous ambush, a deep affection grows for one another. Day by day, their lifetime adventure brings them closer, but they both know that if they want to stay on course, they will need to set their happily ever after aside. While struggling to focus on their quest, the sudden appearance of a wanted poster with Willem's face causes yet another series of menacing threats. How will Daisy and Willem react to this unexpected turn of events? Will they ever escape from this living nightmare and have a chance at love?When the stagecoach becomes targeted by a vicious local bandit and his gang, the two bounty hunters will deal with endless challenges that block their way. Will the legendary duo manage to protect the secretive cargo, and live to tell the tale? Or will the forces of corruption and greed overtake them at long last?A pulse-pounding drama, which will make you turn the pages with bated breath until the very last word. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance.
My Life In Wrestling
Gary Hart - 2009
It’s the book that everyone who loves old-school wrestling has waited years to read.From his unique and privileged vantage point, Gary Hart shares, among other things, a behind-the-scenes history of World Class and Texas wrestling, the compelling story of the plane crash that took the life of Bobby Shane, and detailed insight into some of the biggest wrestling angles of all time, such as "the Dusty turn" in 1974 and Christmas night 1982 in Dallas.My Life in Wrestling…With a Little Help From My Friends is a ruthlessly honest look at one of the greatest wrestling minds of all time, written with humor, intelligence, and a deep affection that only “Playboy” Gary Hart himself could provide.