Author: Nick Adams Publisher: ISBN: 9781916105607 Category : Languages : en Pages : 448
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It's 2049, and NASA-sponsored physicist Edward Virr is on the cusp of man's greatest breakthrough - the ability to fold space and travel faster than light. Discovering there's a lot more at stake than first contact, Ed soon realises that Earth's very survival depends on his ability to solve a crime of galactic proportions.
Author: Peter Clines Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0553447475 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 386
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A page-turning science-fiction thriller from the author of Paradox Bound and the Ex-Heroes series. Step into the fold. It's perfectly safe. The folks in Mike Erikson's small New England town would say he's just your average, everyday guy. And that's exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he's chosen isn’t much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts, but he’s content with his quiet and peaceful existence. That is, until an old friend presents him with an irresistible mystery, one that Mike is uniquely qualified to solve: far out in the California desert, a team of DARPA scientists has invented a device they affectionately call the Albuquerque Door. Using a cryptic computer equation and magnetic fields to “fold” dimensions, it shrinks distances so that a traveler can travel hundreds of feet with a single step. The invention promises to make mankind’s dreams of teleportation a reality. And, the scientists insist, traveling through the Door is completely safe. Yet evidence is mounting that this miraculous machine isn’t quite what it seems—and that its creators are harboring a dangerous secret. As his investigations draw him deeper into the puzzle, Mike begins to fear there’s only one answer that makes sense. And if he’s right, it may only be a matter of time before the project destroys…everything. A cunningly inventive mystery featuring a hero worthy of Sherlock Holmes and a terrifying final twist you’ll never see coming, The Fold is that rarest of things: a genuinely page-turning science-fiction thriller.
Author: Terry Goodkind Publisher: RosettaBooks ISBN: 0795346034 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 806
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The Seeker of Truth takes his rightful place as the new ruler of D’Hara in the third novel of the #1 New York Times–bestselling author’s epic fantasy series. After escaping from the Palace of Prophets, Richard comes to terms with his true identity as a War Wizard. But when he brings down the barrier between the Old and New Worlds, the Imperial Order suddenly poses a threat to the the freedom of all humankind. As the Imperial Order sends delegations and armies into the New World, Richard’s only chance to stop the invasion is to claim his heritage as the new Lord Rahl and ruler of D’Hara. But convincing the D’Harans of his legitimacy won’t be easy. Meanwhile, a powerful enemy is on the trail of Richard’s love, Kahlan Amnell. And when the spell Richard cast to protect her is broken, he must martial his newfound authority—and the armies that come with it—to save her life.
Author: Brian D Miller Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1440323127 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 272
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This is a different kind of web design book. Above the Fold is not about timely design or technology trends; instead, this book is about the timeless fundamentals of effective communication within the context of web design. It is intended to help you, the reader, understand the considerations that web designers make when developing successful websites. Above the Fold is divided into three sections: Design & Typography Planning & Usability Business Value Each section represents a phase in the continuous cycle of web design. It's the balance among design, usability, and return on investment that makes a website truly great. Topics covered in Above the Fold include: What makes web design unique The history of web design Anatomy of a web page White space and grid use in web design The elements of web design: color, texture, imagery, scale, depth, animation, and variability Web typography, including web-safe type, images of type, and font replacement and embedding Web project planning Information architecture, including site maps, wireframes, and user flow diagrams The elements of usability: navigation, breadcrumbs, links, search, submission forms, and error messaging Search engine optimization Online marketing, including banner ads, viral and social marketing, on-site marketing, and email marketing Web statistics and analysis
Author: Nick Adams Publisher: Elliptical Publishing ISBN: 1916105629 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 341
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“This needs to be picked up by Netflix and made into a TV show. Absolutely brilliant” – Goodreads "In the vein of great writers like Harry Harrison and Robert A Heinlein" - Amazon What would you do if you materialised inside an alien starship? It's 2049, and NASA-sponsored physicist Edward Virr is on the cusp of man's greatest breakthrough – the ability to fold space, and to travel faster than light. He personally tests NASA's futuristic prototype fold ship with a hand-picked crew. But when their first mission takes an unexpected twist, Edward suspects that they may not have been the only ones developing the new technology. Discovering there's a lot more at stake than first contact, they soon realise that Earth's survival depends on their ability to solve a crime of galactic proportions. Join Edward Virr and his crew as they undertake their first space adventure, laughing and swearing their way into the depths of the Milky Way. Books in this series The Initial Fold The Andromedan Fold The Messier Fold The Cygnus Fold Find out more at www.nickadamsbooks.com The Fold Series: it's like the love child of The Martian and Red Dwarf – with a pinch of Star Trek thrown in for extra flavour! What readers are saying about The Fold series: "Excellent book, can't wait for the next one!" – Goodreads "If you liked the Hitchhiker's Guide series you will like this" – Goodreads "Well written with good comic relief – will definitely read the next one!" – Goodreads
Author: John M. Collins Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies ISBN: 9780070118539 Category : Origami Languages : en Pages : 0
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MORE THAN 40 PLANES! The most formidable foray into folded flight you've ever fantasized. The prized possession for every paper pilot. Boldly fold what no one has folded before. From the author of The Gliding Flight, John M. Collins; inventor and teacher, Donald C. Garwood; and the author of the Exotic Paper Airplanes and Exquisite Paper Airplanes, Thay Yang. To create the best paper airplanes in the world, you don't need scissors, glue, paper clips or rulers. All you need is a Return to the Fold.
Author: David Duffy Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 9781429968058 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 368
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One of the most exciting debut anti-heroes since Lee Child's Jack Reacher Turbo Vlost learned early that life is like a game of cards.... It's not always about winning. Sometimes it's just a matter of making your enemies fold first. Turbo is a man with a past—his childhood was spent in the Soviet Gulag, while half of his adult life was spent in service to the KGB. His painful memories led to the demolition of his marriage, the separation from his only son, and his effective exile from Russia. Turbo now lives in New York City, where he runs a one-man business finding things for people. However, his past comes crashing into the present when he finds out that his new client is married to his ex-wife; his surrogate father, the man who saved him from the Gulag and recruited him into the KGB, has been shot; and he finds himself once again on the wrong side of the surrogate father's natural son, the head of the Russian mob in Brooklyn. As Turbo tries to navigate his way through a labyrinthine maze of deceit, he discovers all of these people have secrets that they are willing to go to any lengths to protect. Turbo didn't survive the camps and the Cold War without becoming one wily operator. He's ready to show them all why he's always the one who's...LAST TO FOLD. "One of the most original protagonists I've ever come across — a cross between Arkady Renko and Philip Marlowe: a Russian-born ex-KGB agent living in New York, a private eye with a strong sense of irony and a Russian sense of fatalism. David Duffy knows his Russia inside and out, but most of all, he knows how to tell a story with flair and elegance. This is really, really good." --Joseph Finder, New York Times best-selling author of Vanished and Buried Secrets
Author: Taro Yaguchi Publisher: Workman Publishing Company ISBN: 0761189270 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 265
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Introducing fold-by-number, a revolutionary origami new concept in paper folding. Created by the founder of Taro’s Origami Studio, Origami City marries the joy of paper folding with the foolproof appeal of paint-by-number with the imaginative play of LEGO or Playmobils. This ingenious book is an all-in-one kit for a complete origami metropolis: 75 realistic pieces to fold with step-by-step instructions; an illustrated paper play mat; and over 100 sheets of preprinted origami paper with numbers and lines for folding. The models—houses, office buildings, cars, emergency and construction vehicles, an airport, even dogs and squirrels to run in the parks—are meticulously detailed, illustrated by Brooklyn-based artist Simon Arizpe. For ages 7 and up.
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