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Set in a gritty fringe world, David Artan struggles as a dock rat and prize-fighter, dreaming of escape. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is hired by an interstellar mafia and encounters the ancient power known as the Veil, linked to a past civil war. After a near-fatal encounter with agents of a defeated Tyrant, he is rescued by an Adept from the Paragon order. David is offered a perilous journey into another dimension to obtain a powerful stone, which could be the key to combating the lingering threat of the Tyrant.

Exploring the fascinating world of self-replicating code, this book delves into the concept of programs that can write other programs. It examines the implications of such technology on software development, artificial intelligence, and automation. Through detailed examples and discussions, readers will gain insights into the mechanics of code generation and its potential impact on various industries. The book challenges conventional notions of programming while inviting readers to consider the future of technology and creativity in coding.

The revised edition offers expanded coverage of information technology topics, making it ideal for introductory IT courses. It incorporates recommendations from the ACM Special Interest Group on IT Education (SIGITE), ensuring that it meets current educational standards. This classroom-tested text is designed to equip students with essential knowledge for today's digital landscape.

The war against the Kesaht Alliance enters its final days, and Earth is losing. The Terran Union must launch one last desperate assault to save itself, but the enemy is legion and ready to crush the battle-weary human forces. Earth needs the Ibarra Nation to join the fight, but Stacey Ibarra has other plans. She hunts for a super weapon that will forever alter the balance of power in the galaxy, all the while her mind teeters on the brink of insanity. Roland, her loyal Armor soldier, must decide if she can be trusted to wield the Ark, or if she's too dangerous to rule the nation he swore to defend. Gideon, his hatred of his former lance mate as white hot as ever, waits for his chance to exact revenge against Roland for his betrayal. Can old vendettas be forgotten? Can the Iron Dragoons reunite to save us all?The second Ember War series rockets to its epic, and tragic, conclusion!

War has come to Syracuse, and only one team of Terran Strike Marines can save the planet. They are Valdar's Hammer. Admiral Isaac Valdar leads the Breitenfeld, and a fleet of Dotari allies, in a last ditch attempt to break a Kesaht blockade over the human colony. Failure means the death of millions - but the aging carrier, and her commander, have a reputation for miracles. Outnumbered and outmatched, Valdar sends his elite Strike Marines into the breach. Lieutenant Hoffman must lead his battle worn troops into the heart of a shattered moon on a desperate gamble to turn the tide. But fighting alongside the Dotari is its own challenge, and the Kesaht aren't the only enemy to deal with... The Ember War universe is going to change forever. Buy Valdar's Hammer, the next action packed installment of the Ember Wars NOW.

Featuring over 100 hiking trails and ocean access points, this guidebook serves as an essential resource for exploring North and South Pender Islands in British Columbia. It includes detailed information on boating, kayaking routes, cycling, golf, local arts, transportation, dining, shopping, and accommodations. Additionally, it covers the islands' history and natural environment, with opportunities for whale and bird watching. A 20-page map atlas enhances navigation. Widely recognized for its thoroughness, it is considered a definitive guide to the region.

A senior psychoanalyst rekindles his passion for thoroughbred racing while at the Keeneland sales in Kentucky. Back in California, he faces financial limitations but meets an entrepreneurial veterinary dropout who leads the Gerson Racing Stable, a diverse group of racing enthusiasts. With a modest investment, he joins the team, and they achieve unexpected success, winning their first six races. The stable embodies the spirit of "Living the Dream," showcasing the thrill and camaraderie of pursuing a shared passion against all odds.

Only sex delights all five Sight, Taste, Smell, Hearing and Touch. This provocative book offer a new way of ooking at our sexuality, presenting it as the most completely human activity there is.We have a rich erotic heritage. Writers and artists - famous and neglected - have been adding to our knowledge of sexuality since the bgeinning of civilization. But all too often this sexual culture is ognored in favour of a mechanistic approach to the the ubiquitous 'sex manual'. this book is different. Each of our sense is examined in turn, from an erotic perspective, but in a broad cultural context. Peppered with extracts from the sexual literature of East and West, and lavishly illustrated, it forms a unique and highly original guide to erotic pleasure - a celebration of life.