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Plague of Eldrina

The Kharnak Chronicles

By: Pete Osmussen

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About the Book It was a new opportunity, for those that stumbled upon it. Eldrina was a world straddling a cosmic leyline, flush with magic. Portals dotted the landscape as well as mystic shrines that could grant immortality to those who could use them. Yet the beings that created such objects had disappeared, their civilizations long shattered. For a time, the portals attracted wanderers from other worlds and these humans, through decades of war, and using the mystic shrines, had established three kingdoms that covered most of the eastern portion of the continent. Kharnak, an unparalleled mystic warrior with a dark past, has found peace and has carved out a life for himself and his new family, but his shame follows him wherever he walks, and haunts his dreams. However, in the West, one threat still remained. Now, a mysterious plague has arisen, the first for humans since they arrived. There are no perceived symptoms, but victims eventually turn on their comrades, killing without mercy and subservient to an unseen master. Can Kharnak and his comrades piece together what is happening and find a cure before time, that true immortal enemy, runs out? About the Author Pete Osmussen has taught middle school Social Studies for over twenty-five years. In his free time, he enjoys bowling, playing softball, Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and participating in P.E. with his students (who find him an irresistible target in dodge ball). He and his partner Brandi currently reside in Glendale, Arizona.

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Dorrance Publishing

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System Center 2012 Orchestrator Unleashed

By: Kerrie Meyler,Pete Zerger,Marcus Oh,Anders Bengtsson,Kurt Van Hoecke

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System Center 2012 Orchestrator Unleashed

By: Kerrie Meyler,Pete Zerger,Marcus Oh,Anders Bengtsson,Kurt Van Hoecke

Using System Center 2012 Orchestrator, you can capture and document processes across your entire IT organization, establishing the automation you need to deliver advanced cloud services and self-adjusting computing resources. Authored by five leading System Center experts, this comprehensive reference and technical guide brings together all the knowledge you'll need to architect, install, implement, integrate, and maximize the value of your own Orchestrator solutions. The authors introduce current best practices based on large-scale enterprise implementations they've personally led or participated in. This up-to-date guide shows how to apply Orchestrator's major improvements to implement IT process automation in any environment, including private clouds. You'll start with context: what Orchestrator does, how it has evolved, how it works, and essential architecture and design techniques. Next, the authors help you make crucial up-front decisions about activities, runbooks, security, and administration. Finally, you'll find expert guidance for integrating Orchestrator with the rest of System Center and with Windows Azure cloud services--including advanced automated workflows that encompass both data center and cloud. Detailed information on how to... * Understand System Center 2012 Orchestrator's capabilities, evolution, architecture, and design, including SP1 improvements and R2 * Successfully install System Center 2012 Orchestrator and migrate smoothly from Opalis Integration Server 6.3 * Take full advantage of Orchestrator's advanced new runbook automation capabilities * Configure activities associated with runbook control, systems, scheduling, monitoring, files, email, notification, and data handling * Design runbooks for fault tolerance and optimal performance * Enforce strong security using roles, permissions, and auditing * Deliver integration capabilities for Operations Manager, Service Manager, Configuration Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, and Data Protection Manager * Automate end-to-end data center/ cloud workflows with integration packs and PowerShell * Create your own integration packs with Orchestrator Integration Toolkit (OIT.SDK) * Support Orchestrator 2012, troubleshoot problems, and discover the best web and third-party resources

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Pearson Education

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0672336103

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Building Database Clouds in Oracle 12c

By: Tariq Farooq,Sridhar Avantsa,Pete Sharman

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Building Database Clouds in Oracle 12c

By: Tariq Farooq,Sridhar Avantsa,Pete Sharman

An Expert Guide to Building Oracle Database Cloud Infrastructures This is the first complete, practical guide to architecting, designing, and building Database Clouds with Oracle 12c. Written by a veteran author team of Oracle gurus and ACE Directors, Building Database Clouds in Oracle 12c combines a real-world, hands-on operations guide with an expert handbook on Oracle Database-As-A-Service (DBaaS) and Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC). Writing for Oracle DBAs, DMAs, cloud administrators, and other Oracle professionals, the authors present authoritative technical information for database cloud build-out, management, monitoring, and day-to-day administration. The authors first explain the key concepts underlying DBaaS, describe cloud computing implementations related to it, and outline the business and technology benefits. Next, they show how the Oracle DBA’s approach changes in cloud environments. Then, building on this foundation, they offer insider advice on all key facets of database cloud deployment and operation with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c and Oracle RAC 12c. This guide helps you Make the business case for cloud computing with DBaaS Organize DBA responsibilities in cloud environments Plan, design, and deploy Database Clouds with Oracle’s latest components Consolidate schema and databases with Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Use best practices for management, administration metering, and chargeback Clone databases quickly and reliably Set up grid infrastructure on Oracle VM for x86 or Oracle VM VirtualBox

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Addison-Wesley Professional

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0134309774

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Microsoft System Center 2012 Unleashed

By: Chris Amaris,Rand Morimoto,Pete Handley,David Ross

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Microsoft System Center 2012 Unleashed

By: Chris Amaris,Rand Morimoto,Pete Handley,David Ross

This is the definitive real-world guide to Microsoft System Center 2012, Microsoft’s newest and most powerful version of System Center. Authored by consultants who’ve deployed System Center in hundreds of enterprises and innovative smaller businesses, this book brings together up-to-the-minute tips, tricks, and techniques you just won’t find anywhere else. You’ll learn how to use System Center’s powerful capabilities to build highly-efficient managed environments that encompass datacenters, cloud environments, client computers, mobile devices, and more. The authors address planning, design, implementation, integration, and administration, and cover every component, including Configuration Manager, Operations Manager, Data Protection Manager, Virtual Machine Manager, Service Manager, and Orchestrator. Use Configuration Manager 2012 to deliver software and updates in highly-distributed environments including datacenters, clouds, and mobile devices Reliably manage and report on assets with Configuration Manager 2012 Perform monitoring, alerting, operations, and security reporting with Operations Manager 2012 Use Data Protection Manager 2012to protect file systems, SQL, Microsoft Exchange, and SharePoint Leverage Data Protection Manager 2012’s improved central monitoring and remote recovery Run Hyper-V virtualized environments with VMM 2012—including new private clouds and mixed private/public fabrics Use Service Manager 2012 to provide top-down integration, and use Orchestrator 2012 for bottom-up process automation and integration “glue” Give users an efficient self-service portal for creating service and incident requests and browsing service catalogs Manage service offerings and implement enterprise-wide change control with Service Manager 2012 Ensure compliance by creating, executing, and repeating auditable, documented processes with Orchestrator 2012

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Sams Publishing

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0133057305

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Silver Bullets

How Interoperable Data Will Revolutionize Information Sharing and Transparency

By: Pete O'Dell

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Silver Bullets

How Interoperable Data Will Revolutionize Information Sharing and Transparency

By: Pete O'Dell

Silver Bullets isn't about understanding the technology of standard, interoperable data; it's about why the technology is important and how you can use it. If you care about effective operations, no matter your job title, this book is for you. Interoperable data is a major game changer for business and information technology, government and commercial, national and international organizations. This book will let you make it happen, versus wondering what happened and how you were left behind. As Frederick Brooks famously noted in The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering, there is no single-approach solution - no Silver Bullet - that delivers significant improvements in productivity, reliability, or simplicity. But in Silver Bullets, Pete O'Dell shows how a single concept - standardized data interoperability - yields improvements in any industry to which it is applied. O'Dell builds his case by reviewing the past. From the Great Wall of China to shipping containers, from punched cards to the VISA network, standardization has fueled enormous breakthroughs. O'Dell investigates current data standardization including XML and the Common Alerting Protocol, using case studies to illustrate success stories ranging from homeland defense to diabetes management. Finally, O'Dell offers practical suggestions on how to get started with interoperable data and points to emerging leaders in commercial, governmental and not-for-profit fields. This accessible, plain-spoken book is full of parables, anecdotes and stories, delivering humor as well as insight. Reading it enables you to make practical decisions about your organization's future and growth. Silver Bullets shines a clear light into your inoperable future.

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1449040756

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Introduction to Architectural Technology Third Edition

By: Pete Silver,Will McLean

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Introduction to Architectural Technology Third Edition

By: Pete Silver,Will McLean

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control and computer modelling. The third edition includes six new case studies, more on structural types, new information on construction detailing, passive building principles and designing for different climatic conditions. This essential introduction to architecture will help students to integrate their design thinking with the appropriate structural and environmental solutions.

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Laurence King Publishing

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Oracle 10g Data Warehousing

By: Lilian Hobbs,Susan Hillson,Shilpa Lawande,Pete Smith

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Oracle 10g Data Warehousing

By: Lilian Hobbs,Susan Hillson,Shilpa Lawande,Pete Smith

Oracle 10g Data Warehousing is a guide to using the Data Warehouse features in the latest version of Oracle —Oracle Database 10g. Written by people on the Oracle development team that designed and implemented the code and by people with industry experience implementing warehouses using Oracle technology, this thoroughly updated and extended edition provides an insider's view of how the Oracle Database 10g software is best used for your application.It provides a detailed look at the new features of Oracle Database 10g and other Oracle products and how these are used in the data warehouse. This book will show you how to deploy the Oracle database and correctly use the new Oracle Database 10g features for your data warehouse. It contains walkthroughs and examples on how to use tools such as Oracle Discoverer and Reports to query the warehouse and generate reports that can be deployed over the web and gain better insight into your business.This how-to guide provides step by step instructions including screen captures to make it easier to design, build and optimize performance of the data warehouse or data mart. It is a 'must have' reference for database developers, administrators and IT professionals who want to get to work now with all of the newest features of Oracle Database 10g.It provides a detailed look at the new features of Oracle Database 10g and other Oracle products and how these are used in the data warehouse - How to use the Summary Management features, including Materialized Views and query rewrite, to best effect to radically improve query performance - How to deploy business intelligence to the Web to satisfy today's changing and demanding business requirements - Using Oracle OLAP and Data Mining options - How to understand the warehouse hardware environment and how it is used by new features in the database including how to implement a high availability warehouse environment - Using the new management infrastructure in Oracle Database 10g and how this helps you to manage your warehouse environment

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Elsevier

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Final Cause

By: Pete Hancock

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Final Cause

By: Pete Hancock

Final Cause' is a contemporary fiction-thriller based in Australia. It exposes the real risks to national security associated with engagement of computing consultants to develop new, high-tech 'in-house' computing applications for government. Especially for Border Security systems!

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The Obsidian Blade

By: Pete Hautman

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The Obsidian Blade

By: Pete Hautman

Kicking off a riveting sci-fi trilogy, National Book Award winner Pete Hautman plunges us into a world where time is a tool — and the question is, who will control it? The first time his father disappeared, Tucker Feye had just turned thirteen. The Reverend Feye simply climbed on the roof to fix a shingle, let out a scream, and vanished — only to walk up the driveway an hour later, looking older and worn, with a strange girl named Lahlia in tow. In the months that followed, Tucker watched his father grow distant and his once loving mother slide into madness. But then both of his parents disappear. Now in the care of his wild Uncle Kosh, Tucker begins to suspect that the disks of shimmering air he keeps seeing — one right on top of the roof — hold the answer to restoring his family. And when he dares to step into one, he’s launched on a time-twisting journey — from a small Midwestern town to a futuristic hospital run by digitally augmented healers, from the death of an ancient prophet to a forest at the end of time. Inevitably, Tucker’s actions alter the past and future, changing his world forever.

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Candlewick Press

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076365972X

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Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference

By: Pete Shackett

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Nuclear Medicine Technology: Procedures and Quick Reference

By: Pete Shackett

Completely updated with the latest advances in imaging technology, this quick-reference manual is the only procedures guide specifically geared to nuclear medicine technologists. A concise, easy-to-read bulleted outline format provides clear, step-by-step instructions for 61 scan procedures, including listings of possible artifacts and problems that may arise during each scan. Detailed anatomic illustrations clarify anatomy and body systems, and Patient History sections enhance students’ patient communication and education capabilities.

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1975150635

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The Klaatu Terminus

By: Pete Hautman

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The Klaatu Terminus

By: Pete Hautman

National Book Award winner Pete Hautman weaves several diverging time streams into one satisfying masterwork in this stunning and revelatory series finale. In a far distant future, Tucker Feye and the inscrutable Lia find themselves atop a crumbling pyramid in an abandoned city. In present-day Hopewell, Tucker’s uncle Kosh faces armed resistance and painful memories as he attempts to help a terrorized woman named Emma, who is being held captive by a violent man. And on a train platform in 1997, a seventeen-year-old Kosh is given an instruction that will change his life, and the lives of others, forever. Tucker, Lia, and Kosh must evade the pursuit of maggot-like Timesweeps, battle Master Gheen’s cult of Lambs, all while they puzzle out the enigmatic Boggsians as they search for one another and the secrets of the diskos. Who built them? Who is destroying them? Where — and when — will it all end?

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0763670251

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Introduction to Architectural Technology Second Edition

By: Pete Silver,Peter Silver,Will McLean

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Introduction to Architectural Technology Second Edition

By: Pete Silver,Peter Silver,Will McLean

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control, and computer modelling. Hundreds of photographs, diagrams, and screengrabs demonstrate common architectural forms and construction techniques. Historical and contemporary examples chart significant moments in architectural engineering and the development of materials science Includes an examination of computer-aided design (CAD) and the use of building information management (BIM) technology for predicting and analyzing the behavior of buildings. Written by three experienced teachers, this essential introduction to architecture will help students to integrate their design thinking with the appropriate structural and environmental solutions.

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Laurence King Publishing

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1780676786

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McCarthy's Bar

A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

By: Pete McCarthy

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McCarthy's Bar

A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

By: Pete McCarthy

It was half past five in the morning as I lurched through the front door of the B&B. Mrs. O'Sullivan appeared just in time to see me pause to admire the luminous Virgin holy water stand with integral night-light, and knock it off the wall. Politely declining the six rounds of ham sandwiches on the tray she was holding, I edged gingerly along the hallway to the wrong bedroom door and opened it." Despite the many exotic places Peter McCarthy has visited, he finds that nowhere else can match the particular magic of Ireland, his mother's homeland. In McCarthy's Bar, his journey begins in Cork and continues along the west coast to Donegal in the north. Traveling through spectacular landscapes, but at all times obeying the rule, "never pass a bar that has your name on it," he encounters McCarthy's bars up and down the land, meeting fascinating people before pleading to be let out at four o'clock in the morning. Through adventures with English hippies who have colonized a desolate mountain; roots-seeking, buffet-devouring American tourists; priests for whom the word "father" has a loaded meaning; enthusiastic Germans who "here since many years holidays are making;" and his fellow barefoot pilgrims on an island called Purgatory, Peter pursues the secrets of Ireland's global popularity and his own confused Irish-Anglo identity. Written by someone who is at once an insider and an outsider, McCarthy's Bar is a wonderfully funny and affectionate portrait of a rapidly changing country.

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1466866373

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Expert Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c

By: Kellyn Pot'Vin,Niall Litchfield,Alex Gorbachev,Anand Akela,Pete Sharman,Gokhan Atil,Leighton Nelson,Bobby Curtis

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Expert Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c

By: Kellyn Pot'Vin,Niall Litchfield,Alex Gorbachev,Anand Akela,Pete Sharman,Gokhan Atil,Leighton Nelson,Bobby Curtis

Enterprise Manager 12c (EM12c), Oracle’s newest and fully-integrated enterprise management product, now provides a complete cloud lifecycle management solution and enterprise environment management interface. Expert Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c opens up the secrets of this incredible management tool, saving you time while enhancing your visibility as someone management can rely upon to deliver reliable database service in today’s increasingly chaotic and change-driven IT environment. Expert Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c covers all the topics you demand and need to function effectively, from basic monitoring and configuration to advanced metric extensions and plugins. Real-life scenarios and demonstrations place you in the comfort zone of using the EM12c console, and the experienced author team provides deep understanding of the inner workings of this new Enterprise Manager. Database administrators and system administrators are expected to offer increasing levels of service for 24X7 systems and newer cloud environments. Em12c offers robust, end-to-end intelligent management of the complete environment. It includes direct, real-time integration with Oracle’s online knowledgebase. Expert Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c helps you master this important tool and manage any challenge that comes your way. Provides example solutions to everyday problems through EM12c features. Explains the changes in EM12c, included trusted extensions. Focuses on advanced aspects of the EM12c interface.

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1430249390

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Secret Northwest Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

By: Joseph S. Pete

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Secret Northwest Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

By: Joseph S. Pete

Where in the landlocked state of Indiana can you sunbathe on a beach in the shadow of hulking steel mills, surf by an oil refinery, or scuba-dive to see old shipwrecks? A blend of Indiana and neighboring Chicago, Northwest Indiana is a one-of-a-kind place filled with wonders, like Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and a hike USA Today described as one of the country’s most scenic. And behind its unique “coastal” setting lie some equally intriguing hidden gems and untold stories. Secret Northwest Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure leads a whirlwind tour of the Calumet Region that extends from Chicago’s far South Side, through the south suburbs and Northwest Indiana, and into Southwest Michigan. Read about a submarine inventor who sailed under Lake Michigan and the free-spirited Diana of the Dunes, who inspired preservation efforts that led to the Indiana Dunes National Park. Explore hidden Nike missile silos, bygone ski jumps, secret spots to photograph the jets taking off for the Chicago Air and Water Show, and the infamous Marriage Mill, where celebrities flocked to get hitched. Prepare for singing porta-potties, tree graveyards, and other strangeness. Local author and journalist Joseph S. Pete gives you a look behind the curtain in a region you might think you already know well. With his stories and tips, you’ll find no shortage of new secret places to explore in Northwest Indiana.

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Reedy Press LLC

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1681063662

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Heavens Aflame

By: Andy Pete

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Heavens Aflame

By: Andy Pete

Death is only the beginning... of this story.Logan Gray was an average man living an average life. When he is killed prematurely, Gray discovers that his own particular Afterlife is anything but boring.Gray ends up in a cosmic bumper zone between Heaven and Hell, where he is not only a king, but a god. He was brought back to rescue Jesus, stop Satan and his advancing army, and lead the people in their time of greatest turmoil.The problem is that Logan Gray has no memory of his existence as king and god. He is a deity who thinks and feels like a man. Is he up to these mammoth tasks?With the help of an odd assortment of gods, heroes, angels, and demons, Gray enters Hell to rescue the kidnapped Jesus. Once there, Gray becomes lost and wanders through Hell, wondering where in the Hell am I? He is forced to fight his way out with a little help and a lot of problems. Heavens Aflame is an extremely clever fantasy adventure that only goes to prove the old adage: The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

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We Will Be Gods 2

Before the Tides of Time

By: Pete Trolene

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We Will Be Gods 2

Before the Tides of Time

By: Pete Trolene

This is the continuation of We Will Be Gods. The Light have survived for millions of years. They lived long enough to see the birth and destruction of an entire galaxy. Now, with all their knowledge, they created the last know intelligent life form, humankind. They had created thirteen original leaders for humankind. Only a few survive with the knowledge of the Light. The story tells a tale of one original human known as The Good Commander. He was created to teach humankind the ways of the Light. However, he finds it is not easy as humans constantly disappoint him with their ways of anger, selfishness and greed. The story is packed with action including an epic battle between Pocahontas's Grandfather and the Four Horsemen. Enjoy the journey through history with The Good Commander as you will find answers to the events that occur in the present day.

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1984286730

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Structural Engineering for Architects

A Handbook

By: Pete Silver,Peter Evans,Will McLean

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Structural Engineering for Architects

A Handbook

By: Pete Silver,Peter Evans,Will McLean

This book provides an understanding of the fundamental theories and practice behind the creation of architectural structures. It aids the development of an intuitive understanding of structural engineering, bringing together technical and design issues. The book is divided into four sections: 'Structures in nature' looks at structural principles found in natural objects. 'Theory' covers general structural theory as well as explaining the main forces in engineering. 'Structural prototypes' includes examples of modelmaking and load testing that can be carried out by students. The fourth section, 'Case studies', presents a diverse range of examples from around the world – actual buildings that apply the theories and testing described in the previous sections. This accessible, informative text is illustrated with specially drawn diagrams, models, CAD visualizations, construction details and photographs of completed buildings. This book will give students and newly qualified architects a firm grasp of this essential topic.

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1780675461

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Make your own music videos with Adobe Premiere

By: Pete Kennedy,Maura Kennedy

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Make your own music videos with Adobe Premiere

By: Pete Kennedy,Maura Kennedy

Music videos are a necessity if you want to take your musical career to the next level. But how do you create one without breaking the bank? This book delivers the answers. Written by two acclaimed recording artists who've been producing their own award-winning music videos for several years, it shows you step-by-step how to get from an idea to an MTV-worthy result on a shoestring budget -- even if you've never worked with video before. Packed with easy-to-understand instructions, hands-on exercises and fascinating road diaries that illuminate the inspiration behind video concepts and special effects, it's all you need to become a music video star If you are a music lover and have always thought that you could make a music video if only you had the right tools, this book is for you. If you or someone you know is in a band, and you want to make a video for your website, a cable TV channel, or as a promotional tool, this book is all you need. If you have great stacks of pre-video vinyl, and you always wanted to make your own video for your favorite song, youve come to the right place. If you saw a video on TV and said, "I could make a much better video than that," heres your chance. If you want to become a professional music videographer, this book is a great place to start.

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Wiley

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0764536761

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9780764536762

Silverlight 5 in Action

By: Pete Brown

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Silverlight 5 in Action

By: Pete Brown

Summary A thorough revision of the bestselling Silverlight 4 in Action. This comprehensive guide teaches Silverlight from the ground up, covering all the new v. 5 features in depth. You'll also explore WCF RIA Services, MVVM, and more—with dozens of code samples you can use in Visual Studio 2010 or the free Visual Web Developer 2010 Express. About the Book This hands-on guide explores Silverlight from the ground up, covering every feature in rich, practical detail. It is readable and the coverage is comprehensive. You'll master networking, MVVM, and more—with dozens of code samples you can use in Visual Studio or the free Visual Web Developer Express. Silverlight 5 in Action teaches you how to build desktop-quality applications you can deploy on the web. Beginners will appreciate the progression from simple examples to full applications that employ good design and coding practices. Seasoned . NET developers will love how the sample code embraces and extends what they already know. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. What's Inside 2D and 3D graphics and animation Business application services, rules, and validation The MVVM pattern and testing Free appendixes (150 pages) available online A background in C# or VB.NET is helpful, but no knowledge of Silverlight or XAML is required. ============================================ Table of Contents PART 1 CORE SILVERLIGHT PART 2 CREATING THE USER INTERFACE PART 3 WORKING WITH DATA AND SERVICES PART 4 2D AND 3D GRAPHICS PART 5 MAKING THE MOST OF THE PLATFORM PART 6 BEST PRACTICES Introducing Silverlight XAML and the property system The application model and the plug-in Working with HTML and browsers Out-of-browser applications The security model and elevated trust Rendering, layout, and transforming Panels Human input Text fundamentals Editing plain and rich text Control basics and UserControls Animation and behaviors Resources, styles, and control templates Extensions, converters, custom controls, and panels Binding Data controls: DataGrid and DataForm Input validation Networking basics Working with SOAP services RESTful services with the ASP.NET Web API Working with XML, JSON, RSS, and Atom Duplex, sockets, and local connections Graphics and effects Working with images Introduction to 3D 3D lighting, texturing, and animation Pop-ups, windows, and full-screen applications Navigation Working with files and directories Printing COM, Native Extensions, and p-invoke Structuring and testing with the MVVM pattern Debugging your application The install experience and preloaders

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1638352569

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Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range

By: Pete KJ

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Base Camp Denver: 101 Hikes in Colorado's Front Range

By: Pete KJ

Denver is known the world over as the gateway to Colorado’s magnificent Rocky Mountains. Four national forests, a national grassland, scores of regional and city parks and preserves, and Rocky Mountain National Park offer hundreds of hiking and walking trails—all within one to three hours of downtown Denver. Base Camp Denver offers you 101 of the best of these great hiking destinations to choose from. Take a day to explore an alpine meadow, walk to a waterfall, hike through a forest, or stroll suburban parklands. Enjoy a spectacular day of spring wildflowers or fall foliage, and still be home by dinnertime. Scramble to the top of a mountain to enjoy a sunrise and still make it to work by eight. With Pete KJ as your guide and Denver as your base camp, the splendor of Colorado’s Front Range is yours to enjoy one day—or even just a few hours—at a time. History, geology, flora, and fauna for each hike Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens Hikes that offer solitude ... or plenty of company! Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from! Best hikes for each season, and where to enjoy spring wildflowers & fall foliage Ratings from 1 to 5 for trail conditions, difficulty, suitability for children, and more Detailed driving directions to trailheads and info about elevation, hiking time, parking, and restrooms Regional maps showing all trails in each chapter; route map for each hike Best hikes for dogs, kids, and teens Hikes that offer solitude ... or plenty of company! Hikes by interest: birdwatching, stargazing, wetlands, wildlife, and more How to prepare & what to take 101 great hikes to choose from! -- Pete KJ

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Software Defined Networking (SDN): Anatomy of OpenFlow Volume I

By: Doug Marschke,Jeff Doyle,Pete Moyer

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Software Defined Networking (SDN): Anatomy of OpenFlow Volume I

By: Doug Marschke,Jeff Doyle,Pete Moyer

Software Defined Networking is revolutionizing the networking world. While the industry transitions to a software-centric architecture, a clear definition of SDN remains murky at best. This book clarifies the current industry confusion about what SDN is, why it's important, and most importantly the protocols and use cases that define SDN. OpenFlow (OF) is a critical piece of the SDN puzzle. While SDN solutions exist that do not require OF, it is undeniable that OF helped spur the innovation in SDN. The history of OF, its current and future status, and the associated use cases will be explained in detail in this book. Lastly, the book attempts to lay out SDN deployments that are real and current today, and apply practicality to the vast world of SDN architectures.

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Lulu.com

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1483427234

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Cityfight

By: Andy Chambers,Pete Haines,Jervis Johnson

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Cityfight

By: Andy Chambers,Pete Haines,Jervis Johnson

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Garden of Dreams

Madison Square Garden 125 Years

By: Pete Hamill

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Garden of Dreams

Madison Square Garden 125 Years

By: Pete Hamill

Extraordinary images from the long-time Garden photographer, accompanied by essays from a variety of authors, athletes and celebrities; celebrate the remarkable events to which Madison Square Garden has played host from its initial opening in 1879, capturing memorable moments in sports and entertainment history.

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