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In this science fiction adventure set in the 1930s, New York City reporter Polly Perkins starts to investigate why so many famous scientists are being reported missing. Soon, she gets clues, as strange flying machines and giant robots threaten the city. Luckily, her old flame, aviator Captain Joseph Sullivan aka Sky Captain, is there to battle the bad guys with the Flying Legion, in his Warhawk P-40. Now Polly must fly away with Sky Captain to Nepal...
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In a world that's spinning ever faster, where tomorrow is uncertain, and the only constant is change, The Power of Change: Effective Strategies to Leverage Change, Thrive, Innovate, and Lead in Tomorrow's World serves as your ultimate playbook. This isn't just another book; it's a life-altering guide that uncovers the hidden powers within you to not just survive but thrive amidst the unpredictability of modern life.
Dive into the psychology of...
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Jewels of Kalispell volume 2
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"Eleanor Briggs travels to Kalispell, Montana, with her conservationist father to discuss the formation of Glacier National Park, and sparks fly when she meets Carter Brunswick, despite their differences. As the town fights to keep the railroad, the dangers Eleanor and Carter face will change the course of their lives" --
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Ben Dawson, a young Army Sergeant stationed in Germany, is called home unexpectedly to attend the funerals of his parents. Involved in a tragic car accident, he learns they died in a mysterious manner, leaving few clues as to why it might have happened. Over the coming weeks, Ben learns he can trust no one except a few close friends, gains unlikely allies, and tries to unravel a mystery that threatens national security. Back in Germany waits Allie...
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A warrior/priestess joins a bard from another world and five genetically designed children to save their planet from a hostile takeover.
Drusilla: A Dragon Talker, born of a line of powerful, psychically gifted women, she has been trained to command the beasts of Vensoog.
Lucas: An off-world survivor of an interplanetary war, he is the untrained hereditary Bard of his people with the ability to compel with his voice.
Juliette: super smart, ruthless,...
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From the World Fantasy Award-winning author Helen Marshall comes a collection of critical works focused on the evolution of writing, horror, and the weird tale.Within this volume you'll find an interrogation of the radical poetics of M. John Harrison's worldbuilding, deep dives into the works of Stephen King and Kelly Link, and a meditation on the need for new and evolving language to describe weird times. You'll also find Marshall's extraordinary...
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Can Christmas wishes lead to Valentine kisses?
War is hell, especially for those left behind to deal with the loss of loved ones. When an IED explosion devastates the lives of Army field medic Roberto 'Cam' Camareno and Nicole Murphy, both believe their promise of tomorrow has been shattered.
Army field medic Cam helplessly watches his fatally wounded friend die in his arms, wishing he could take his place. Cam is the one who should die, not his...
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If you like the action of The Walking Dead, the friendship of Stand By Me, and the sizzle of Outlander, you're going to love this post-apocalyptic series!The world is still ending, but now winter is closing in and it's deadlier than ever.Sandford's party girl, Kat Tenor, isn't about to let something like the apocalypse ruin her fun. The Sy-V virus may have decimated the world around her, but it hasn't dimmed her charisma. If anything, she's even more...
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A masterful new collection from award-winning poet Russell Thornton.
With intense lyricism, Thornton records his imaginative movement between the element of water, waking to "the aloneness of water," and the phenomenon of light, comprehending "light" as "fate" and "love" as "memory of light." In the process, Thornton highlights how hard lives can manifest beauty and affirmation. A mother transcends degrading circumstances through laughter. A long-lost...
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"Hearts Beyond Tomorrow" is a captivating tale of love, fate, and resilience set in a futuristic world where societal norms clash with personal desires. Follow the journey of Elizabeth and Alexander as they navigate the challenges of societal expectations, family opposition, and external threats to their relationship. As they face judgment, isolation, and internal conflicts, their unwavering love serves as a beacon of hope in the darkness of societal...
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Explore fascinating futures and alternate realities in this compelling collection of science fiction tales. From an AI awakening to transcendent sentience to a man contacted by his alternate universe double, "Echoes of Tomorrow" spans space and time. These speculative stories tug at the bounds of possibility, drawing readers into richly imagined worlds where technology and human ingenuity intersect. Let your imagination unwind through thoughtful sci-fi...
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Welcome to the school of the future! Futurist tots will love this amazing primer on the school of tomorrow while exploring how students will interact with technology and how self-driving school buses will take kids home from school. This is the third title in the innovative series Future Lab, where babies and tots will learn how their world will look a few years from now.
The day starts early at the future school, where students arrive on electric...
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A question to ponder: are we as humans pre-programmed to "follow in our father's footsteps?" Is there something inherent in our heritage? Do we repeat what our forefathers and mothers did?And if so, can we apply these inherited cross-generational learning methods as we invent the next generations of intelligent systems? Rather than creating AI that is artificial and intended to replace human work, can we create intelligent systems that AUGMENT the...
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When Marnella Paxton finally got the courage to leave her verbally abusive husband, she only knew she needed to get away, to go somewhere to find out who she really was. She knew she wasn't as stupid and idiotic as her husband kept telling her she was. But who was she, really?As she headed away from the home in Kansas City where she had lived for the past ten years, ever since marrying Pat, she had no real idea of her destination. By the time she...
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"Echoes of Tomorrow: The Sentinel's Code" is a gripping 40-chapter tale set in the futuristic city of Neotropolis, a place where advanced technology intertwines with complex human dynamics. The story unfolds with Kael and Elara, two dedicated officers of the Division, as they navigate through a series of escalating crises that threaten the very fabric of their beloved city.The adventure begins with the city grappling with the emergence of a radical...
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Revolutionize Your Farming: Cultivating a Greener Future Are you tired of struggling to keep your farm sustainable in today's rapidly changing climate? Are you looking for practical solutions to empower yourself and your community towards a greener tomorrow? Look no further than "Seeds of Sustainability." About This Book:Discover innovative farming techniques that promote ecological balance.Learn how to maximize crop yields while minimizing environmental...
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Embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate world of college admissions with "Gateways to Tomorrow: The Ultimate Admissions Guide." Meticulously crafted for admission officers and college administrators, this comprehensive handbook serves as a beacon, illuminating the path towards a more transparent, equitable, and visionary higher education landscape.This guide unravels the mysteries of the admissions process, offering profound insights...
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Cofondateur du magazine Métal Hurlant et des Humanoïdes Associés, Mœbius a profondément changé l'esthétique de la science fiction et les modes narratifs du genre en bande dessinée. Avec Arzach, Le Major Fatal et des dizaines d'histoires (La Déviation, Cauchemar Blanc…), l'œuvre de Mœbius a eu un retentissement mondial, influençant toute une génération d'auteurs en France, aux États-Unis ou au Japon. Désormais l'univers de Mœbius...
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In 1968 a team of scientists and engineers from RCA announced the creation of a new form of electronic display that relied upon an obscure set of materials known as liquid crystals. At a time when televisions utilized bulky cathode ray tubes to produce an image, these researchers demonstrated how liquid crystals could electronically control the passage of light. One day, they predicted, liquid crystal displays would find a home in clocks, calculators-and...
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TOMORROW'S WEIGH
the no-diet way to lose weight
This is not a book about dieting. It's about starvation. Starvation is a strange phenomenon to be playing a role in the 21st century in the wealthiest nation on the planet, but there is no other word for the culture ot weight-consciousness and weight loss that pervades every corner of our daily lite. From skeletal models defining our concepts of beauty in the sensory overload ot magazines, movies...
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