Turn your app ideas into a money-making goldmine More than 10 billion apps have been downloaded from Apple's AppStore and with the right combination of original ideas, great features, solid coding, unique designs, and savvy marketing, your apps could be a part of that staggering number. This book shows you how to turn your ideas into profit-making success stories. Citing a fascinating array of real-world examples, this useful book invites you to meet the rich and famous of the app development world. You'll look behind the scenes of these successful visionaries to learn their secrets first hand and discover how these "bedroom coders" became overnight millionaires. Serves as a must-have introduction to the fascinating, cutting-edge world of app design, where innovation reaps reward Shows you how to structure your app development process based on the Appillionaires who made their fortune Explores what works and what doesn't with regards to getting your app featured and enticing buyers Looks at successful apps such as Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Fruit Ninja, and many others that have taken the app world by storm If you were unaware of the potential to make money from selling your apps, then app-arently, you really need this book!
Get in the game of developing successful apps for the iPad Designing for the iPad presents unique challenges for developers and requires an entirely different mindset of elements to consider when creating apps. Written by a highly successful iPad software developer, this book teaches you how to think about the creation process differently when designing iPad apps and escorts you through the process of building applications that have the best chance for success. You'll learn how to take advantage of the iPad's exciting new features and tackle an array of new design challenges so that you can make your app look spectacular, work intuitively, and sell, sell, sell! Bestselling iPad app developer Chris Stevens shares insight and tips for creating a unique and sellable iPad app Walks you through sketching out an app, refining ideas, prototyping designs, organizing a collaborative project, and more Highlights new code frameworks and discusses interface design choices Offers insider advice on using the latest coding options to make your app a surefire success Details iPad design philosophies, the difference between industrial and retail apps, and ways to design for multiple screen orientations Designing for the iPad escorts you through the steps of developing apps for the iPad, from pencil sketch all the way through to the iPad App Store.
Action, lust, danger, style and witty repartee, Orcutt's A Real Piece of Work is a work of art."* Critically acclaimed author Chris Orcutt introduces Dakota Stevens, a modern PI with the wit and grit of Spenser and the sleuthing skills of Sherlock Holmes. In a thrill-ride of a mystery that leads from Manhattan to the Catskills to Washington, D.C., what begins as the simple recovery of a painting soon uncovers an international art scam, multiple murders, and a chilling secret hidden since WWII. Introducing His Gorgeous and Formidable Associate, Svetlana Krüsh... A Ukrainian-American chess champion with runway legs, predator eyes, and fluency in seven languages, Svetlana Krüsh is much more than a sexy sidekick, bringing worldly sophistication and a razor-sharp mind to their cases. Forged and Stolen Art, Secret Identities and Murder... New York City is in the grips of its worst blizzard since 1888 when an art dealer stumbles in from the storm and hires them to find a stolen painting. Dakota and Svetlana are soon neck-deep in a world of unstable artists, seductive gallery owners, mysterious collectors, deadly henchmen, and a stunning femme fatale. A Fast-Paced and Intelligent Mystery in the Noir Tradition... A Real Piece of Work is a pristinely well-written page-turner for readers who like a great story told with literary style. "Action, lust, danger, style and witty repartee, Orcutt's A Real Piece of Work is a work of art." - *IndieReader Readers Say: "Orcutt has combined a classic hard-boiled with the page-turning frenzy of a Dan Brown novel." "PI Dakota Stevens is a cross between Philip Marlowe and Jason Bourne and his partner Svetlana Krush is a chess Grandmaster with the body of a Victoria's Secret model." "Just when you think you've solved the mystery, Orcutt surprises you with another unexpected twist." "As for the characters--perfection. Flawed, funny, heroic and developed fully from the first page until the final page." "I read A Real Piece of Work in three days. Didn't get much sleep...but it was well worth it." "Dakota Stevens and his indispensable sidekick/chess champion Svetlana Krush are a delightful modern take on the noir detective style." "The author's ability to paint a picture or scene with words is astounding. This book is ripe for adaptation to film." "Orcutt weaves a story that keeps you hanging on until the very end." "People in the reviews keep mentioning Spenser/Robert B. Parker, and they're right; but add a good streak of John Le Carré, turn the roaster up a notch, and maybe you're getting in the ballpark." "Reading Orcutt is like chasing a lit fuse into a dark tunnel." "I am now stalking this author on Amazon, anxiously awaiting the release of his next book in the series." More about A Real Piece of Work: * The novel contains a password, giving buyers access to research bonus material on the Dakota Stevens website. * The novel is based on over 2,000 pages of articles and government documents (including information about the now-famous Monuments Men) to ensure that elements of the book are historically accurate. --- "Action, lust, danger, style and witty repartee, Orcutt's A Real Piece of Work is a work of art. (5 stars)" — IndieReader "This is an extremely well written novel. It has all the elements you would want to find in a book of this genre: plenty of fast action, beautiful women, secret wealth and bravery beyond measure. But add in a couple of extra ingredients and you have a real winner. The extra ingredients? The quality of the writing. The book moves at a pace, and it's a consistent pace. It never flags. But the ingredient that makes this a winner for me is definitely Orcutt's wit. He paints the Dakota Stevens character so well that you cannot fail to like him. (5 stars)" — The Kindle Book Review "Stylishly written—nods to the classics of the detective genre—with great characters and plenty of wit and originality. (5 stars)" — National Bestselling Author Dave King
Enjoy bite-sized teachings and testimonies from the Bethel Church leadership team that show believers how to pursue and enjoy wholeness in every area of their lives. Receive dynamic insight on experiencing divine health in your: Emotions: “Joy is the medicine from heaven provided to help us live full and well lives” (Kevin Dedmon) Creativity: “If we are created in God’s image, we have the ability to bring life and beauty all around us” (Theresa Dedmon) Inner Health: “The lies we believe about ourselves plague our bodies, souls, and spirits.” (Dawna DeSilva) Finances: “God is looking for a people He can trust with power… money is power.” (Stephen DeSilva) Family: “Treat everyone who comes into your life just like you would treat family.” (Matthew DiMarco) Physical: “I long to see the day when people learn to walk in divine health and there is no one left to heal. Divine health is more important than divine healing.” (Chris Gore) Intellectual: “God delights in your intellect. He created it, organized it, and gave it all the potential in the universe.” (Chelsea Moore) Childlikeness: “There is another side to all of us: the kid inside, the silly, fun, innocent, whimsical little guy or gal we didn’t just use to be but, if we are honest, still are—just in a taller package.” (Pam Spinosi) Receiving God’s Love: “I want to find a way to maintain the ‘Honeymoon Period’ in our lives with God and with each other.” (Deborah Stevens) Relationships: “It is so important in relationships that we focus on the good in others and not the bad.” (Leslie Taylor)
The Alexander Technique's effectiveness is attested to by the many dancers, musicians, actors, and athletes who practice it in order to use their bodies more healthily and naturally. The technique can help solve all kinds of work-related health problems, and improve general well-being and self-awareness. Simply described as a method of teaching the body how to stand up straight, the technique actually focuses on bringing the mind and body into a state of stable, natural, relaxation. Written by Chris Stevens, an experienced Alexander Technique teacher, this thorough guide sets forth the principles of the method for the beginning or prospective student.
The Dead and the Not So Dead is a collection of short stories and poems where death is trivial. Eleven new authors explain what it means to be dead and not so dead. My Queen by John Di Rosa A poem of longing for a dearly departed queen Out! by George Pastore Strange, Monica went into her closet today a frumpy, tired housewife but when Monica comes out she will be all brand new and horrifically dead. Fifty-Seventh Floor by Philip Roberts Something half-alive and unknown survives on the 57th floor and Thomas, caregiver and lifetaker of those on the 56th floor doesn't know what it is or why it exists But he's going to meet it and embrace it. The Southern Terror by Jack Faber A solitary survivor wanders down from the north to find survivors of the disease that turned the living into animate death. In a world bereft of even the tiniest signs of human life, he finds what might be the nails in civilization's coldest and loneliest coffin. Shadows of the Dead by Richard Eline Beware of the imperfect. The dead do not like the imperfect. A photographer has his regrets about the one picture that isn't perfect. Doctoring Folklore by Matt Athanasiou The tribes have their legends to save their sick bodies but what happens when a doctor tries to change their minds. How does he change a legend? Sir Marty by Paul Patrick Black Once again, it is the White Knight against the Black Knight and although they meet on the field, just where is that field. Is it perhaps in the kingdom of the mind? The First Vampire's Curse by Dave Fragments A young policeman discovers vampires running drugs and in order to stop them, he must embrace the First Vampire's Curse to become the chief of all organized crime in a Steampunk-like city. Die by Chris Stevens What happens if the dead do not die but remain alive to confront the living, to take revenge on those responsible for their condition? Don't ask. You might not like the answer. The Mindless by Edmund Siderius The Kingdom of Ignace lives by killing zombies and protecting its warriors with a drug that prevents the disease from infecting their bodies. But no kingdom lasts forever and Ignace, one day will fall to the sin of arrogance, the lust for power, and the need to be free once again. The Prejudice of War by Eric Styles A search and destroy mission in Vietnam that embraces war in all of its glory: ambush, killing, and yes, zombies. The dead do walk the earth at night.
In History of the Pauline Corpus in Texts, Transmissions, and Trajectories, Chris S. Stevens uses Systemic Functional Linguistics to offer an entirely new analysis of the early life of the Pauline corpus with regard to text types, Christological scribal alterations, and textual trajectories.
First Published in 1997. In special education we are, at last, in a good position to offer pupils a broad and balanced curriculum which is relevant to their needs and which is based on the same range of provision enjoyed by all pupils. Such a curriculum can only be planned as a cohesive whole; compartmentalizing aspects of the whole curriculum risks seeing one part as having more merit or worth than another. The whole curriculum in ail schools will vary, depending on local needs and opportunities. In special education it is important that we embrace that whole curriculum, using its diversity and opportunity to plan for breadth, balance and relevance. This book makes a significant contribution to the developments in planning for access to the whole curriculum.
Legends Untold is a collection of nine terrifying untold tales by up and coming authors. These legends are being spoken for the first time, but perhaps they shouldn't be: Inedible Darling by E Albert Branstrom An undertaker tries to give his offspring to a traveling circus sideshow with disastrous results. Paddocks Cove by Douglas J. Moore The Public Relations officer of the Paddocks Cove police would like to explain what happened last night and hopes it will amuse. The Uncanny Deaths of Nathan MacLeod by Edmund Siderius Do ghosts envy the living? If they do, beware. Doors by Eric Styles There is evil waiting behind the most innocent of doors. Beware, keep your family away, and stay safe from that old house missing all of its doors. The Hanged Man by Richard Eline A retiring police detective finds a man hung by his heels in an abandoned building. This was more than murder but how much more. The questions remain to this day. Circus Extravagansis by Dave Fragments Four earthling runaway teens become involved in the internal politics of the largest traveling circus in space and one by one, they find the quintessence of circus life. The Walking Man by Chris Stevens There used to be hitchhikers on the back roads. Stop at your own risk. They're kindly souls but don't ever cross them. Into The Night by Rick McQuiston You can't drive fast enough to stay alive on this road. The Wrecker Man by George Pastore Let's go camping in the middle of nowhere. It'll be fun for all involved, including that big red tow truck with the ghostly driver come to take his due.
Inky’s back in his latest enthralling whodunit! Blinkton-on-Sea is gripped by the fiercest winter in its history. But the weather is not the town’s most pressing problem. When a battered Citroën slides through its backstreets late one night, a sequence of events begins to unfold which culminates in a sinister battle of good versus evil. When a mystery figure sabotages a crucial Maths exam by setting off Blinkton School’s fire alarm, a desperate hunt is on to find the culprit. Inky Stevens, rising to the challenge, finds himself drawn into a mystery which extends far beyond the school-gates. Blinkton, he discovers, is harbouring a deadly secret, one which will bring the Great School Detective face to face with his most deadly adversary. His latest mission threatens not only to destroy Inky, but also the very existence of the isolated seaside town. Praise for ‘Inky Stevens the Case of the Caretaker’s Keys’ Cleverly Crafted. The story is set against a background that all teenage readers will identify with. It’s well paced and contains enough red herrings to keep the reader desperate to turn the page. Geoffrey M. Step aside J.K.Rowling. A brilliant read with clever plot twists throughout and appealing and engaging characters. This tale of mystery and subterfuge keeps the reader guessing right up to its explosive end. A ‘must-read’ for mystery fans of all ages! Seventynil. Brilliant Read. Brought loads of memories flooding back. You can tell the writer really understands what makes school kids and their teachers tick. A brilliant mystery that twists and turns right up to its conclusion. Can’t wait for the next one! Elaine D.
Aira-An out-of-work writer is sent a picture of a woman so lovely, so enchanting, so deadly, that he cannot resist her charms. Dolly-An old doll unexpectedly begins to talk. What does it want in exchange for eternal beauty and eye-popping wealth? The Color of Sin-How great is the temptation to put it all on the rack, the one shot, does the ball drop or does it not? What are the stakes? The Demon Next Door-Midnight snacks are bad for you, especially when the demon from the apartment next door is raiding your refrigerator. Hang on to your jams, jellies, and soul. Tempting Bloody Mary-Just wait until it's dark, turn out the lights, and then call her, call Bloody Mary and see what happens. Aren't you tempted? Seafarer's Lamp-This lighthouse hides a sin and secret so terrible that only the dead may know and understand. The White Squirrel-A true hunter's nightmare-the trophy squirrel and his psychopathic friends. The Hawk-Observe if you dare, the sarcophagus of a dead queen and the black Horus, the hawk of life and death, guarding it. The Adventures of Billy Shane-A Sheriff discovers a Magus trying to harness the life force of all living creatures on the planet. Can he stop it?
Kenneth Williams was the stand-out comic actor of his generation. This book includes much previously unseen material from Williams's candid daily journal and also draws on rare in-depth interviews with friends and colleagues.
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