Author: Rudy Rucker
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0786749261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
At the untamed frontiers of intelligence, consciousness, matter, and reality lies Rudy Rucker's The Mad Professor, a collection of twelve mind-bending science fiction stories that probe the outer limits of possibility. Rucker, an accomplished computer scientist and mathematician with numerous science books and novels to his credit, brings his deep and varied knowledge of the mind, mathematics, and the ever-weird and wondrous workings of the physical universe to the stories collected here. In Chu and the Nants we read of a bizarre future following a Verge Singularity, in which hyperintelligent computers have taken over the solar system. Panpsychism Proved breaks down the boundaries between mind and matter, exploring the notion that "every object has a mind." And Six Thought Experiments Concerning the Nature of Computation is an exhilarating collection of mini-stories taking us to the outrageous extremes of theoretical speculation. In The Mad Professor, Rucker deploys the full range of his writing talent and scientific knowledge to take us on a wild romp through the known, the unknown, and the awesomely peculiar.
Mad Professor
Author: Rudy Rucker
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0786749261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
At the untamed frontiers of intelligence, consciousness, matter, and reality lies Rudy Rucker's The Mad Professor, a collection of twelve mind-bending science fiction stories that probe the outer limits of possibility. Rucker, an accomplished computer scientist and mathematician with numerous science books and novels to his credit, brings his deep and varied knowledge of the mind, mathematics, and the ever-weird and wondrous workings of the physical universe to the stories collected here. In Chu and the Nants we read of a bizarre future following a Verge Singularity, in which hyperintelligent computers have taken over the solar system. Panpsychism Proved breaks down the boundaries between mind and matter, exploring the notion that "every object has a mind." And Six Thought Experiments Concerning the Nature of Computation is an exhilarating collection of mini-stories taking us to the outrageous extremes of theoretical speculation. In The Mad Professor, Rucker deploys the full range of his writing talent and scientific knowledge to take us on a wild romp through the known, the unknown, and the awesomely peculiar.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 0786749261
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
At the untamed frontiers of intelligence, consciousness, matter, and reality lies Rudy Rucker's The Mad Professor, a collection of twelve mind-bending science fiction stories that probe the outer limits of possibility. Rucker, an accomplished computer scientist and mathematician with numerous science books and novels to his credit, brings his deep and varied knowledge of the mind, mathematics, and the ever-weird and wondrous workings of the physical universe to the stories collected here. In Chu and the Nants we read of a bizarre future following a Verge Singularity, in which hyperintelligent computers have taken over the solar system. Panpsychism Proved breaks down the boundaries between mind and matter, exploring the notion that "every object has a mind." And Six Thought Experiments Concerning the Nature of Computation is an exhilarating collection of mini-stories taking us to the outrageous extremes of theoretical speculation. In The Mad Professor, Rucker deploys the full range of his writing talent and scientific knowledge to take us on a wild romp through the known, the unknown, and the awesomely peculiar.
Saved by Doctor Dreamy
Author: Dianne Drake
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488020558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A big city doctor finds adventure and untamable passion in the jungles of costa Rica in this heartwarming medical romance. Finally ready to escape her father’s shadow, Dr. Juliette Allen heads to Costa Rica to claim her independence. But her time abroad is for chasing adventure . . . not facing the constant temptation of her sexy, arrogant new boss, Damien Caldwell! Damien can’t understand why gorgeous, fiery Juliette would hide herself away in the jungle. But he quickly learns not to underestimate the quiet strength of this auburn beauty. And when tragedy strikes, Damien finds himself on an unexpected mission—to open Juliette’s heart and convince her to take a chance on love!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488020558
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A big city doctor finds adventure and untamable passion in the jungles of costa Rica in this heartwarming medical romance. Finally ready to escape her father’s shadow, Dr. Juliette Allen heads to Costa Rica to claim her independence. But her time abroad is for chasing adventure . . . not facing the constant temptation of her sexy, arrogant new boss, Damien Caldwell! Damien can’t understand why gorgeous, fiery Juliette would hide herself away in the jungle. But he quickly learns not to underestimate the quiet strength of this auburn beauty. And when tragedy strikes, Damien finds himself on an unexpected mission—to open Juliette’s heart and convince her to take a chance on love!
Leota's Garden
Author: Francine Rivers
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414383347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Leota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices. Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time? “Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.” —Romantic Times Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414383347
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 462
Book Description
“An emotionally compelling story” (Library Journal) about the devastation secrets can unleash on a family and the power of grace to bring second chances, from the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. Leota’s garden was once a place of beauty, where flowers bloomed and hope thrived. It was her refuge from the deep wounds inflicted by a devastating war, her sanctuary where she knelt before a loving God and prayed for the children who couldn’t understand her silent sacrifices. Now, eighty-four-year-old Leota Reinhardt is alone, her beloved garden in ruins. All her efforts to reconcile with her adult children have been fruitless, and she voices her despair to a loving Father, her only friend. Then God brings a wind of change through unlikely means: one, a college student with an agenda all his own who thinks he has all the answers; the other, a granddaughter Leota never hoped to know. But can the devastation wrought by keeping painful family secrets be repaired before she runs out of time? “Rivers is a master gardener . . . using poignant humor and bittersweet revelation to open hearts to reconciliation.” —Romantic Times Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).
What a Girl Wants
Author: Kristin Billerbeck
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418537381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Ever felt like the last item left on the clearance rack? As a successful patent attorney, Ashley Stockingdale has all the makings of a perfect catch: the looks, the brains, even a convertible. But at 31, she's beginning to wonder if she's been passed over for good. Deciding to adopt a new attitude, Ashley suddenly becomes the romantic interest of three men within a matter of days. While her heart enjoys turning the tables on the dating game, the rest of her previously predictable world is being turned upside down. Is it more than Ashley can handle? Or is it exactly what she wants? Award-wining author Kristin Billerbeck combines comedy with spunk to create a memorable story in What a Girl Wants—an all-too-realistic picture of a single girl's search for being content with who she is . . . with or without a man.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418537381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Ever felt like the last item left on the clearance rack? As a successful patent attorney, Ashley Stockingdale has all the makings of a perfect catch: the looks, the brains, even a convertible. But at 31, she's beginning to wonder if she's been passed over for good. Deciding to adopt a new attitude, Ashley suddenly becomes the romantic interest of three men within a matter of days. While her heart enjoys turning the tables on the dating game, the rest of her previously predictable world is being turned upside down. Is it more than Ashley can handle? Or is it exactly what she wants? Award-wining author Kristin Billerbeck combines comedy with spunk to create a memorable story in What a Girl Wants—an all-too-realistic picture of a single girl's search for being content with who she is . . . with or without a man.
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1276
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1276
Book Description
The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)
"Big Y" Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
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Category : Fruit trade
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit trade
Languages : en
Pages : 936
Book Description
A Costa Rican Caper: A Novel Based On Actual Events
Author: Steve Venghaus
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483413527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
American Ex Patriots happily living the good life in Paradise are drawn into an Investment scheme that looks too good to be true and is. Eventually, the house of cards crumbles and they are left holding the proverbial bag. They form a group of hardened ex- military and ex CIA and come up with a daring plan to recapture their lost money. This exotic thriller is based on actual events that transpired in 2004 and 2005 in Costa Rica.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483413527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
American Ex Patriots happily living the good life in Paradise are drawn into an Investment scheme that looks too good to be true and is. Eventually, the house of cards crumbles and they are left holding the proverbial bag. They form a group of hardened ex- military and ex CIA and come up with a daring plan to recapture their lost money. This exotic thriller is based on actual events that transpired in 2004 and 2005 in Costa Rica.
Weekly News Letter to Crop Correspondents
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 860
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 860
Book Description
Weekly News Letter to Crop Correspondents
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture
Publisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
New York Magazine
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.