A strange assortment of humans and otherworldly beings joins a young soldier of God on his perilous quest through an alternate, technology-free reality ruled by an all-powerful Evil
In an alternate world where the Dark Ages never ended, “the Evil” that arises every five hundred years has prevented all manner of technological advancement, even well into the twentieth century. The son of a powerful English noble, young Duncan Standish has always longed to be a soldier of the Lord, and now he’s been offered a rare opportunity to fulfill his dream. Entrusted with the delivery of an ancient manuscript—purported to be irrefutable evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ—to a noted Oxenford scholar, Duncan must journey many perilous miles in the company of a motley group of fellow travelers, including a goblin, a ghost, and other magical and non-magical companions. But the road they traverse together is fraught with terrible trials that would test even the most devout, for the Evil is strong in this place of dark wonders.
Multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award–winner and SFWA Grand Master Clifford D. Simak moves easily from science fiction to quest fantasy in this enthralling tale of magic, peril, and discovery on an Earth that never was. Rich in color, thrills, and wild invention, and populated by a highly original and unforgettable cast of characters, Fellowship of the Talisman showcases the author’s peerless storytelling skills, demonstrating once again that the great Simak had few equals in the realm of twentieth-century speculative fiction.
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Author: Clifford D. Simak Publisher: Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy ISBN: 9781504024136 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: December 2015 256 pages
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IRS special agent Tara Holloway isn’t going to let a perfect opportunity to collect pass her by. Especially when she can do it in sequins and a bedazzled hip holster …
Death and taxes wait for no woman. And if anything can take Tara’s mind off gorgeous temptation Nick Pratt, her new coworker, it’s a case at her old accounting firm—involving none other than the arrogant womanizer who humiliated her years ago. Taking down brothers who’ve lied and cheated their way into millions is a professional satisfaction, but catching Nathan Jamison with his pants down is the most fun Tara can have without Nick. That is, until the bullets start flying…
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Author: Diane Kelly Publisher: St. Martin’s Press ISBN: 9781466816992 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2012 32 pages
18th European Conference on Artificial Intelligence
The ECAI series of conferences keeps growing. This 18th edition received more submissions than the previous ones. About 680 papers and posters were registered through the ECAI 2008 conference system, out of which 518 papers and 43 posters were actually reviewed. The program committee decided to accept 121 full papers (acceptance rate 23 per cent) and 97 posters. Several submitted full papers have been accepted as posters. All posters, presented in these proceedings as short papers, are formally presented in the technical sessions of the main program of the conference, as well as at the poster presentations within a specific session. With respect to previous ECAI conferences, one may notice a relative growth of the Machine Learning and Cognitive Modeling and Interaction areas. The rest of the distribution remains about stable, with marginal fluctuations given that areas are overlapping and their frontiers are not sharp.Papers are accepted in the following research areas: KR&R; Machine Learning; Distributed and Multi-agents Systems; Cognitive Modeling and Interaction; Constraints and search; Model-based Reasoning and Diagnosis; NLP; Planning and scheduling; Perception, Sensing and Cognitive Robotics; and, Uncertainty in AI.
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Author: M. Ghallab; C.D. Spyropoulos; N. Fakotakis Publisher: IOS Press ISBN: 9781607503552 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2008 972 pages
International Series of Monographs in Electromagnetic Waves, Volume 3: Electromagnetic Waves in Stratified Media provides information pertinent to the electromagnetic waves in media whose properties differ in one particular direction. This book discusses the important feature of the waves that enables communications at global distances.
Organized into 13 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the general analysis for the electromagnetic response of a plane stratified medium comprising of any number of parallel homogeneous layers. This text then explains the reflection of electromagnetic waves from planar stratified media. Other chapters consider the oblique reflection of plane electromagnetic waves from a continuously stratified medium. This book discusses as well the fundamental theory of wave propagation around a sphere. The final chapter deals with the theory of propagation in a spherically stratified medium.
This book is a valuable resource for electrical engineers, scientists, and research workers.
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Author: James R. Wait; A. L. Cullen; V. A. Fock; J. R. Wait Publisher: Elsevier Science ISBN: 9781483184258 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2013 621 pages
Written to provide clinicians, educators, researchers, and students in rehabilitation with a comprehensive overview of the theory, practice, and evidence base of goal setting, this first-of-its-kind reference provides an authoritative, state-of-the-art knowledge of the practice. The authors cover a broad range of different approaches to goal setting, with input from experts from North America, Europe, and Australia. This book is applicable to patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, spinal cord injury, and other conditions.
Author: Richard J. Siegert; William M. M. Levack Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 9781439863305 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2014 410 pages
Book + Content Update Program
The long-awaited Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac delivers the Mac’s most advanced versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus Microsoft’s powerful new OneDrive cloud storage capabilities. Get the most out of Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac — the fast, easy way! Friendly, quick, and 100% practical, My Office for Mac 2016 is the must-have companion for every Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac user.
Written by Paul McFedries, a leading expert in explaining new Microsoft and Apple technologies, this friendly, intuitive guide will walk you through every task you’ll want to perform. Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so you’ll never get lost or confused. Everything’s clearly organized in modular, self-contained chapters that’ll help you get great results with Office 2016 in no time.
From formatting to data visualization, calendars and email to collaboration with Windows users, McFedries covers all you’ll need to know. Throughout, he offers helpful tips, lists, workarounds for Office’s limitations, and quick solutions to the problems you’re most likely to encounter. If you want instant answers for maximum productivity, here they are!
• Master core skills you can use in every Office 2016 for Mac program
• Quickly create visual documents with advanced formatting and graphics
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• Add pizzazz to PowerPoint slide shows with animations and transitions
• Use Outlook 2016 for Mac to efficiently manage your email, contacts, and calendar
• Bring all your ideas and notes together in a OneNote notebook
• Enhance your OneNote notebooks with links, files, and more
• Customize your Office applications to work the way you do
• Store and share your Office files in the cloud with Microsoft OneDrive
• Collaborate with others, including people using other versions of Office
In addition, this book is part of Que’s exciting new Content Update Program. As Microsoft updates features of Office 2016 for Mac, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. The updates will be delivered to you via a FREE Web Edition of this book, which can be accessed with any Internet connection. To learn more, visit www.quepublishing.com/CUP.
How to access the free web edition: Follow the instructions within the book to learn how to register your book to access the FREE Web Edition.
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Author: Paul McFedries Publisher: Pearson Education ISBN: 9780134075938 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2015 400 pages
After a fairly low threshold, income and material wealth have no measurable effect on happiness. But how we spend our money does. In this groundbreaking book, Dr Elizabeth Dunn and Dr Michael Norton explain the secret to happiness-efficient” spending. Using their own cutting-edge research, they reveal: Why it’s better to buy concert tickets instead of a new iPhone Adverts actually make television more enjoyable Why you should book your next holiday many months in advance How time affluence” is more important than a fat pay cheque Why charitable giving is the best investment you can make A rare combination of informed science writing, wit, and practical pointers for a flourishing life, Happy Money will help you to be more fulfilled for less.
Author: Elizabeth Dunn; Michael Norton Publisher: Oneworld Publications ISBN: 9781780742236 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2013 224 pages
When his boss is mysteriously hurt, young gamekeeper Neil is left to look after the woods and pheasants on his own. There have been rumours of a panther on the loose, and now Neil notices some odd scratch marks on the trees. Is this message a warning? And will Neil take heed before it’s too late?Hunter’s Moon is part of the Shades 2.0 series, published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. The Shades 2.0 books offer fast-paced, shorter stories (just 64pp each) for older readers who may find longer books too daunting, but who still want the excitement of a great story told with pace and style. Hunter’s Moon is ideal for reluctant readers aged 12+ with a reading age of 9 – 10 years.
Author: John Townsend Publisher: Ransom Publishing ISBN: 9781781274552 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2013 64 pages
Children of low socioeconomic status often enter school with poor skills, leading them to be misidentified as learning disabled. Educators in Grades K–12 can allocate resources for special education services more effectively and meet the needs of low SES students by preventing students from being placed in the wrong program and by providing readiness supports.
Offering an in-depth look at schools that have realized effective results in remarkable time frames, the authors challenge educators and parents to consider how low expectations can affect student achievement—and emphasize optimism as a necessary tenet of schools’ day-to-day teaching/learning programs and school-community relationships. This resource provides:
Training resources for teaching low SES students
Assessment tools for identifying learning needs
Strategies for building relationships of trust and collaboration throughout the school community
Data charts that illustrate the increase in student achievement from schoolwide initiatives
A bibliography and glossary of pertinent research and terminology
With these strategies and tools, schools can meet the developmental and environmental needs of their most vulnerable students and watch student achievement and confidence soar!
Author: Tish Howard; Sandy Grogan Dresser; Dennis R. Dunklee Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing ISBN: 9781632200938 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: January 2015 160 pages
