My name is Evalee, and my life is a crazy mess. I’m currently a ghost, my zombie witch, fake sister is hanging out with Max, a demon who’s dead set on capturing me, and I just found out Opal betrayed me. But hey, at least Hunter’s looking for a way to bring me back to life. I just hope if I do return to the land of the living, I can figure out who the heck tried to kill me. Views: 332
What will the world of technology look like in 2050? And how will it affect the way we live? These are the big questions explored in Megatech: Technology in 2050, a collection of thought-provoking insights which imagine how big developments in technology might shape the future. The book invites us on a journey to the future, contemplating of how far and where technology might take us. Top scientists, industry leaders, innovation academics, science-fiction writers and Economist journalists examine what the impact of technology might be in 2050 and consider the policies we might need, both to make the most of the opportunities ahead and to tackle the environmental, economic and social challenges in prospect. Megatech is a book of big, bold ideas from a stellar line-up of prominent players in the tech world. It is required reading for anyone engaged with the interrelationships between technology, innovation, business, politics and society. Views: 332
These aren't your mother's fairy tales.Throughout history parents have told their children stories to help them sleep, to keep them entertained. But we're pretty sure none of those parents had this in mind. These are the fairy tales that will give you and your children nightmares. From the darkest depths of Grimm and Anderson come the immortal mash-ups with the creations of HP Lovecraft.These stories will scare and delight 'children' of all ages!• Introduction by Gary A Braunbeck• “The Pied Piper of Providence” by William Meikle• “The Three Billy Goats Sothoth” by Peter N Dudar• “Little Maiden of the Sea” by David Bernard• “The Great Old One and the Beanstalk” by ArmandRosamilia• “In the Shade of the Juniper Tree” by JP Hutsell• “The Horror at Hatchet Point” by Zach Shephard• “The Most Incredible Thing” by Bracken MacLeod• “Let Me Come In!” by Simon Yee• “The Fishman and His Wife” by Inanna Arthen• “Little Match Mi-Go” by Michael Kamp• “Follow the Yellow Glyph Road” by Scott T Goudsward• “Gumdrop Apocalypse” by Pete Rawlik• “Curiosity” by Winifred Burniston• “The Ice Queen” by Mae Empson• “Once Upon a Dream” by Matthew Baugh• “Cinderella and Her Outer Godfather” by CT Phipps• “Donkeyskin” by KH Vaughan• “Sweet Dreams in the Witch-House” by Sean Logan• “Fee Fi Old One” by Thom Brannan• “The King on the Golden Mountain” by Morgan Sylvia• “The Legend of Creepy Hollow” by Don D’Ammassa Views: 332
How does a world equipped with bows, arrows and catapults, where steam power is just beginning to replace horses and sailing ships, avert a conquest from beyond the stars? Prince Regilius has been engineered to combat the Dalthin, a predatory alien species that enslaves worlds telepathically, and to do so he must unite his people. But when his mother murders his father, the land descends into chaos and his task may prove impossible. Faced with slaying the one who gave him life in order to protect his world, he seeks a better way. Set in a vast and varied land where telepaths and those with unusual mental abilities tip the course of events, Awakening goes to the heart of family, friendship and betrayal. Views: 331
Somebody gets his computer home, takes it out the box, plugs in and sees if it will work. This is the start of the story. And it is one that so many people know from their own lives.Somebody gets his computer home, takes it out the box, plugs in and sees if it will work. This is the start of the story. And it is one that so many people know from their own lives. Really, this story is one of record. And it is for so many people like the character in this book who got a computer home just like that. Views: 331
The
original crime may have happened 30 years ago, but Ryan and her friends learn
the killer is more than willing to strike again.
Haverwood
College is buzzing over a former student’s donation of a state-of-the-art
classroom and office complex. Before the new building can go up, the current
building must come down, and onlookers are excited to watch the demolition. But
their enthusiasm quickly fades when the smoke clears to reveal a skeleton in
the rubble.
After learning
the skeleton has been there a while, overworked authorities move the
investigation into the cold case pile. That leaves Dean of Students Ryan McCabe
as the victim’s best hope for justice.
Ignoring the
detectives who tell her to leave the investigating to them, Ryan uncovers
evidence of physical abuse, alcohol-fueled rages, and undiscovered love
triangles. She knows she’s closing in on the truth. But her activity brings a
killer out of hiding and puts a new victim in the crosshairs. Can she find the
answers in time to stop the next murder?
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