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1) Mist
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Thousands of years in the future, an everyday civilian finds himself stuck in a conflict on a boring planet called Mist. I wanted to publish this book but without Beta-readers and a large audience to back up publisher trust, of course, this book would never get published. It is my first book in this universe, hope you guys enjoy.
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Why does Canada have such an inflated portion of the global bubble gum market? What is driving modern versions of the old penny candy store? Candymaking in Canada takes the wrapper off Canada's thriving chocolate and sweets industry. Confectionery is a global business with remarkably regional tastes, and this book offers a first-time glimpse inside it. It's a nostalgic look at the chocolate phenomenon, the role of seasonal treats, and the importance...
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Español
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Dos retratos que, pese a los veinte años transcurridos, pertenecen a la misma persona.
Cuando rondaba la treintena, David Carr era adicto a las drogas. Y manipulaba a quien hiciera falta con tal de conseguir otra dosis. Y bebía sin medida. Y agotaba la paciencia de sus empleadores. Y vendía cocaína defectuosa. Y las terapias de desintoxicación no le surtían ningún efecto. Y golpeaba a su pareja. Y tuvo que dejar a sus hijas en una casa de...
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"You must enter the river as you entered life: with eyes focused on the journey. Would we choose life if we were looking only at its destination?" asks the otter as he entrusts the elf to rapids he has never dared attempt himself.Intrigued by a dream, an aging elf adventures beyond the meadow creek he has called home since being sent into the wilderness as an orphan. Driven by insatiable curiosity, he sets off with only the words of a nursery rhyme...
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[2014]
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English
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Learn to connect people, help them work together, and make your business more productive. This guide shows you the software and cloud services that help your employees connect with each other to communicate more effectively, share skills, collaborate on projects, and more.
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2022.
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English
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Today, more than 80% of the data transmitted over networks and archived on our computers, tablets, cell phones or clouds is multimedia data - images, videos, audio, 3D data. The applications of this data range from video games to healthcare, and include computer-aided design, video surveillance and biometrics. It is becoming increasingly urgent to secure this data, not only during transmission and archiving, but also during its retrieval and use....
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Mathilde Carré, notoriously known as La Chatte, was remarkable for all the wrong reasons. Like most spies she was temperamental, scheming and manipulative – but she was also treacherous. A dangerous mix, especially when combined with her infamous history of love affairs – on both sides. Her acts of treachery were almost unprecedented in the history of intelligence, yet her involvement in the 'Interallié affair' has only warranted a brief mention...
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At the NSW state election in 2011, the public turned on the 16-year-old Labor administration with unprecedented fury. The Government that had won spectacular victories in 1999 and 2003 was defeated with a swing that was an Australian postwar record. How did it manage to stay in power for four terms? What were its achievements and why did things unravel so badly? In From Carr to Keneally respected experts analyze the four terms of Labor government...
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Published in 1850, David Copperfield is Charles Dickens' eighth novel and the one that most closely follows the author's own life. A coming of age story, it describes David's life from childhood with a difficult stepfather, his schooling, his entry into the workforce, his courtship and marriage(s) and his eventual success as an author. Filled with colorful characters like Wilkins Micawber and Betsey Trotwood, and unforgettable villains like Uriah...
10) Cranes
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English
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to cranes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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[2010]
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English
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""The book is extremely well written. I was totally absorbed by chapters one through four. It is obvious that the authors are in total command of the topic and bring years of experience in the field to the project. The authors understand what areas need special attention and explanation. The language flows nicely and the text is illustrative and entertaining. The limitations of micromaps are known and discussed. The reader gains a good understanding...
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©2010
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English
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Explores diverse application areas of social computing and online communities. This text focuses on real-world case studies in which user behaviors, social mechanisms, and technological issues are investigated. It is suitable for those who construct, moderate, and maintain online communities.
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This anthology collects over twenty trickster stories, in graphic novel format, from various Native American traditions, including tales about coyotes, rabbits, ravens, and other crafty creatures and their mischievous activities. All cultures have tales of the trickster, a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes...
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