Author: Wade Kimberlin
Publisher: Wade Kimberlin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
- A dead ex-girlfriend - A genetically engineered super soldier - An evil corporation that corrupts everything it touches - A subversive computer-worshipping cult - A deranged artificial intelligence assistant - A small time hustler/salesman named Bob What do they all have in common? Me. I'm Jake turner, the best damn pilot in the Solar System. During a routine shuttle run down to Mars, my good friend Bob asked me to pick up some 'sensitive' software on my way to dinner. I should have known better. Before I could eat my fajitas I was shot, tortured, and had sustained more concussions than an OmegaCorp Security Force target dummy. Even worse, my AI assistant developed a serious personality disorder. OmegaCorp interrupted my dinner, ruined my life, killed my ex-girlfriend, and blew up my ship. Now they are going to pay! My only allies are an elite group of super hackers and the most dangerous warrior ever to break free of OmegaCorp's Elite training program. Nice allies, right? Only they are also lunatic cultists who worship electronic devices and seem to think that I am some kind of Holy Man. Everything revolves around my dead ex-girlfriend, Holly. And I thought she was a pain in the ass when she was alive!
Electronic Echoes of the Mind
Author: Wade Kimberlin
Publisher: Wade Kimberlin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
- A dead ex-girlfriend - A genetically engineered super soldier - An evil corporation that corrupts everything it touches - A subversive computer-worshipping cult - A deranged artificial intelligence assistant - A small time hustler/salesman named Bob What do they all have in common? Me. I'm Jake turner, the best damn pilot in the Solar System. During a routine shuttle run down to Mars, my good friend Bob asked me to pick up some 'sensitive' software on my way to dinner. I should have known better. Before I could eat my fajitas I was shot, tortured, and had sustained more concussions than an OmegaCorp Security Force target dummy. Even worse, my AI assistant developed a serious personality disorder. OmegaCorp interrupted my dinner, ruined my life, killed my ex-girlfriend, and blew up my ship. Now they are going to pay! My only allies are an elite group of super hackers and the most dangerous warrior ever to break free of OmegaCorp's Elite training program. Nice allies, right? Only they are also lunatic cultists who worship electronic devices and seem to think that I am some kind of Holy Man. Everything revolves around my dead ex-girlfriend, Holly. And I thought she was a pain in the ass when she was alive!
Publisher: Wade Kimberlin
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
- A dead ex-girlfriend - A genetically engineered super soldier - An evil corporation that corrupts everything it touches - A subversive computer-worshipping cult - A deranged artificial intelligence assistant - A small time hustler/salesman named Bob What do they all have in common? Me. I'm Jake turner, the best damn pilot in the Solar System. During a routine shuttle run down to Mars, my good friend Bob asked me to pick up some 'sensitive' software on my way to dinner. I should have known better. Before I could eat my fajitas I was shot, tortured, and had sustained more concussions than an OmegaCorp Security Force target dummy. Even worse, my AI assistant developed a serious personality disorder. OmegaCorp interrupted my dinner, ruined my life, killed my ex-girlfriend, and blew up my ship. Now they are going to pay! My only allies are an elite group of super hackers and the most dangerous warrior ever to break free of OmegaCorp's Elite training program. Nice allies, right? Only they are also lunatic cultists who worship electronic devices and seem to think that I am some kind of Holy Man. Everything revolves around my dead ex-girlfriend, Holly. And I thought she was a pain in the ass when she was alive!
Nikola Tesla: Visionary of the Electric Age
Author: Shafiq Riyan
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3755462753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Dive into the mesmerizing life of Nikola Tesla with "Visionary of the Electric Age," a captivating biography that unveils the extraordinary journey of the man behind the alternating current system, the Tesla Coil, and the dreams of wireless energy transmission. From his humble beginnings in Croatia to the dazzling lights of New York City, Tesla's story unfolds with a magnetic force that transcends time. Explore the dramatic clash with Thomas Edison in the "War of Currents," where Tesla's brilliance propelled alternating current to triumph. Witness the construction of the Wardenclyffe Tower and the soaring highs of inventive genius, contrasted by the tragic fires that engulfed Tesla's dreams. The narrative immerses readers in the mysteries of Tesla's mind—his esoteric pursuits, the Tesla Coil's mystique, and the enduring resonance of his legacy in popular culture. As the pages turn, Tesla's enduring impact on the modern world becomes clear. From the electrification of cities to the integration of his inventions into everyday life, Tesla's vision shaped the very fabric of our technological landscape. The biography navigates the currents of innovation, explores the mystique that surrounds Tesla's name, and concludes with timeless lessons on resilience, imagination, and the pursuit of knowledge. Join us on this electric journey, where the sparks of Tesla's brilliance continue to illuminate the pathways of possibility. "Visionary of the Electric Age" invites readers to embrace the unknown, challenge conventional thinking, and carry forward the enduring spark that defines the legacy of Nikola Tesla.
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3755462753
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Dive into the mesmerizing life of Nikola Tesla with "Visionary of the Electric Age," a captivating biography that unveils the extraordinary journey of the man behind the alternating current system, the Tesla Coil, and the dreams of wireless energy transmission. From his humble beginnings in Croatia to the dazzling lights of New York City, Tesla's story unfolds with a magnetic force that transcends time. Explore the dramatic clash with Thomas Edison in the "War of Currents," where Tesla's brilliance propelled alternating current to triumph. Witness the construction of the Wardenclyffe Tower and the soaring highs of inventive genius, contrasted by the tragic fires that engulfed Tesla's dreams. The narrative immerses readers in the mysteries of Tesla's mind—his esoteric pursuits, the Tesla Coil's mystique, and the enduring resonance of his legacy in popular culture. As the pages turn, Tesla's enduring impact on the modern world becomes clear. From the electrification of cities to the integration of his inventions into everyday life, Tesla's vision shaped the very fabric of our technological landscape. The biography navigates the currents of innovation, explores the mystique that surrounds Tesla's name, and concludes with timeless lessons on resilience, imagination, and the pursuit of knowledge. Join us on this electric journey, where the sparks of Tesla's brilliance continue to illuminate the pathways of possibility. "Visionary of the Electric Age" invites readers to embrace the unknown, challenge conventional thinking, and carry forward the enduring spark that defines the legacy of Nikola Tesla.
The Cyclopaedia of Practical Quotationos, English and Latin
Author: Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
The Cyclopædia of Practical Quotations
Author: Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations, English
Languages : en
Pages : 914
Book Description
The Cyclopæaedia of Practical Quotations
Author: Jehiel Keeler Hoyt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quotations
Languages : en
Pages : 990
Book Description
The Cyclopædia of Practical Quotations
Handbook of Test Methods and Practices [on the Fundamentals of Testing Electronic Equipment]
Author: Philco Corporation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic apparatus and appliances
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic apparatus and appliances
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Echoes of the Great Song
Author: David Gemmell
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552142557
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Great Bear will descend from the skies, and with his paw, lash at the ocean. He will devour all the works of Man. Then he will sleep for ten thousand years, and the breath of his sleep will be death.The prophecy had come true. The world spun. Tidal
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0552142557
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Great Bear will descend from the skies, and with his paw, lash at the ocean. He will devour all the works of Man. Then he will sleep for ten thousand years, and the breath of his sleep will be death.The prophecy had come true. The world spun. Tidal
Digital Echoes
Author: Sarah Whatley
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319738178
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This book explores the interplay between performing arts, intangible cultural heritage and digital environments through a compendium of essays on emerging practices and case studies, as well as critical, historical and theoretical perspectives. It features essays that engage with varied forms of intangible cultural heritage, from music and storytelling to dance, theatre and martial arts. Cases of digital technology interventions are provided from different geographical and cultural settings, from Europe to Asia and the Americas. Together, the collection reflects on the implications that digital interventions have on intangible cultural heritage engagements, its curation and transmission in diverse localities. The volume is a valuable resource for discovering the multiple ways in which cultural heritage is mediated through digital technologies, and engages with audiences, artists, users and researchers.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319738178
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This book explores the interplay between performing arts, intangible cultural heritage and digital environments through a compendium of essays on emerging practices and case studies, as well as critical, historical and theoretical perspectives. It features essays that engage with varied forms of intangible cultural heritage, from music and storytelling to dance, theatre and martial arts. Cases of digital technology interventions are provided from different geographical and cultural settings, from Europe to Asia and the Americas. Together, the collection reflects on the implications that digital interventions have on intangible cultural heritage engagements, its curation and transmission in diverse localities. The volume is a valuable resource for discovering the multiple ways in which cultural heritage is mediated through digital technologies, and engages with audiences, artists, users and researchers.
Le convenzioni internazionali della navigazione marittima, interna e aerea
Author: Giorgio Righetti
Publisher: Giuffrè Editore
ISBN: 8814137862
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 4409
Book Description
Publisher: Giuffrè Editore
ISBN: 8814137862
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 4409
Book Description