Download or read book Arlo the Robot You ve Always Wanted written by John Blankenship and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I realize my vision of the robot you've always wanted might not be the perfect choice for everyone. Based on discussions with a lot of hobbyists, students, and educators, though, the robot described throughout this book has many of the capabilities many people are looking for in a robot. Knowing this, I decide to simplify the construction by utilizing off-the-shelf parts wherever possible and to greatly simplify the programming needed by utilizing RobotBASIC - a language I helped develop (visit www.RobotBASIC.org to download your free copy). My robot has multiple microcontrollers performing various tasks, but the overall operation of the robot is controlled by a real Windows 8 Tablet Computer (not Windows RT). The tablet's small size lets it serve as the robot's head and face and having a full featured computer in control makes it far easier to create exciting robotic behaviors. Furthermore, the power of Windows provides the text-to-speech and voice recognition needed to create a more natural man-machine interface.. I have tried to create a robot others can duplicate, but any machine this complicated can always be improved. I look forward to seeing how my efforts are expanded. Some readers may want or need to utilize different sensors, processors and/or programming languages, so I will do my best to explain the choices I made and the algorithms used to control the robot's behaviors. Hopefully, this book will allow others to build on my work to create the robot they have always wanted. There are many example programs throughout the text that explain the principles used to build the final programs used to control Arlo. The final versions and all the necessary supporting files can be downloaded from www.RobotBASIC.org. You can view Arlo's YouTube videos by searching YouTube for Arlo: The Robot You've Always Wanted (Parts 1 and 2) or just follow these direct links. http://youtu.be/ohpLRN-y2wYhttp://youtu.be/5Ogc4lvGRcc

Download or read book Evol written by Jean Carlo Baldrich and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arlo Sylmar the creator of Evol, is so deluded by his own interpretation of his own world - made from glass. As he loses track of what’s happening to his creations. His world starts deteriorating by becoming as his creations, robotic, and manic. As he loses all empathy, the suffering of losing himself gets him playing both sides of the coin in order to set a balance between being pure and dark. Evol is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, in a spectrum of color. Mio rolls dice with self-hate, in order to get the creator’s attention. His imaginary creatures start plotting against him, as they start showing him the many versions of himself. The creations start noticing that such vengeance is not worth inflicting on those who have harmed him. As he himself is one of them.

Download or read book Penthouse written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Coney Island Wonder Stories written by Robert J. Howe and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel with eleven writers, including Kij Johnson, Maureen F McHugh, Mike Resnick, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, and Lawrence Watt-Evans, to Coney Island's gateway on the ragged edge of North America, where Merlin haunts the deserted amusement rides, memory is more real than desire, and the dark Atlantic surges behind a bathroom mirror.

Download or read book Chrysalis 8 written by Roy Torgeson and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1980 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction-noveller.

Download or read book The Resurrection of Tomorrow written by Ritvik and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world on the brink of destruction, where darkness threatens to consume everything, a hero emerges to challenge fate. Arlo, burdened by guilt and driven by a desire for redemption, leads a courageous fight against the malevolent forces that seek to obliterate his city. Joined by his loyal companions, Steve and Vera, Arlo embarks on a perilous journey through a dystopian landscape, confronting unimaginable creatures and uncovering the secrets of a power-hungry enemy. As the battles intensify and sacrifices are made, Arlo's determination grows, fueled by the hope of a brighter tomorrow. "The Resurrection of Tomorrow" is an epic tale of resilience, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. With every page, you'll be captivated by the enthralling twists and turns, the breathtaking battles, and the profound choices that shape the destiny of a world teetering on the edge. Join Arlo as he defies destiny, forges his own path, and discovers the true strength that lies within. Will he be the catalyst for a new dawn or succumb to the darkness? Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will ignite your imagination and leave you yearning for more.

Download or read book Good Neighbors written by Sarah Langan and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A modern-day Crucible….Beneath the surface of a suburban utopia, madness lurks.” —Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish “Sarah Langan is a phenomenal talent with a wicked sense of wry humor. Good Neighbors knocked me out. Like Shirley Jackson, Langan’s work blends a bleak streak with an underlying sense of the humane that wrung my heart.” —Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling Celeste Ng’s enthralling dissection of suburbia meets Shirley Jackson’s creeping dread in this propulsive literary noir, when a sudden tragedy exposes the depths of deception and damage in a Long Island suburb—pitting neighbor against neighbor and putting one family in terrible danger. Welcome to Maple Street, a picture-perfect slice of suburban Long Island, its residents bound by their children, their work, and their illusion of safety in a rapidly changing world. Arlo Wilde, a gruff has-been rock star who’s got nothing to show for his fame but track marks, is always two steps behind the other dads. His wife, beautiful ex-pageant queen Gertie, feels socially ostracized and adrift. Spunky preteen Julie curses like a sailor and her kid brother Larry is called “Robot Boy” by the kids on the block. Their next-door neighbor and Maple Street’s Queen Bee, Rhea Schroeder—a lonely community college professor repressing her own dark past—welcomes Gertie and family into the fold. Then, during one spritzer-fueled summer evening, the new best friends share too much, too soon. As tensions mount, a sinkhole opens in a nearby park, and Rhea’s daughter Shelly falls inside. The search for Shelly brings a shocking accusation against the Wildes that spins out of control. Suddenly, it is one mom’s word against the other’s in a court of public opinion that can end only in blood. A riveting and ruthless portrayal of American suburbia, Good Neighbors excavates the perils and betrayals of motherhood and friendships and the dangerous clash between social hierarchy, childhood trauma, and fear.

Download or read book Hit Count written by Chris Lynch and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I hit him so hard, the clash of helmets and pads sounded like a gunshot across the field. I crushed him with the hit, held on to him and crushed him again when I slammed him into the ground . . . I had arrived.” Arlo Brodie loves being at the heart of the action on the football field, getting hit hard and hitting back harder. Arlo’s dad cheers him on, but his mother quotes head injury statistics and refuses to watch games. Arlo’s girlfriend tries to make him see how dangerously he’s playing; when that doesn’t work, she calls time out on their relationship.Even Arlo’s coaches begin to track his hit count, ready to pull him off the field when he nears the limit. But for Arlo the winning plays, the cheering crowds, and the adrenaline rush are enough to convince him that everything is OK--in spite of the pain, the pounding, the dizziness, and the confusion. “Powerful.” —The New York Times Book Review “Sharp.” —Sports Illustrated “Heart-pounding.” —Washington Independent Review of Books “A powerful provocative look at the dark side of popular sports and their potential cost.” —Publishers Weekly “This unflinching examination of the price of athletic power with plenty of bone-crunching play-by-play action, is both thought-provoking and formidable.” —The Horn Book Magazine A Booklist 2015 Top Ten Sports Books for Youth A Junior Library Guild Selection

Download or read book Upsy Daisy Dom written by Tanya Chris and published by TC Publishing. This book was released on with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s really rude to wish you’d been kidnapped. Especially when your best friend actually was. But Tripp wishes something would happen to him. He likes his sex kinky, and he likes his kink on the fun side of risky. Which means he’s got his eye on Sebastian Gage, the incredibly handsome, incredibly rich, incredibly dangerous Dom. Sebastian makes subs cry, and he’s not sorry about it. He is sorry that his penchant for emotional sadism means none of his playmates ever stick around, but he’s not going to let any of his new-found friends know that. All they know is that he’s a cruel Dom and a brilliant attorney. And right now it’s time to concentrate on the brilliant attorney part instead of getting sidetracked by a gangly young sub with a smart mouth and a penchant for danger. Sebastian will do anything to make sure the perp who’s been targeting vulnerable subs in a human trafficking scheme gets what he deserves. Maybe even sacrifice Tripp, the only one who can take everything Sebastian has to offer. The only one who’s ever stuck around. This is the final book in the Hell's Bedroom series.

Download or read book The Pixar Theory written by Jon Negroni and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every Pixar movie is connected. I explain how and possibly why." These are the words that began the detailed essay now known as "The Pixar Theory," which came out way back in 2013. It collected over 10 million views on Jon's blog alone, and was syndicated on Buzzfeed, Mashable, Huffpost, Entertainment Weekly, and more - generating over 100 million impressions and now translated into a dozen languages. Now, these thoughts and ideas first written by Jon Negroni have been fully realized inside this book, aptly named The Pixar Theory. In this book, you'll find an analysis of every single Pixar movie to date and how it tells a hidden story lurking behind these classic movies. You'll learn about how the toys of Toy Story secretly owe their existence to the events of The Incredibles. You'll learn about what truly happened to the civilization of cars from Cars before the events of WALL-E. And of course, you'll find out the possible truth for why "Boo" of Monsters Inc. is the most important Pixar character yet. Welcome to the Pixar Theory. Don't forget to fasten your imagination.

Download or read book Klutzhood written by Chris McMahen and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arlo thinks his mother is crazy for taking a job in a small town, far away from his old home and his good friends. To make matters worse, the students at his new school are crazy—hockey crazy. Arlo has never laced up a pair of skates in his life, and he's not about to start. To avoid making a complete fool of himself in front of his classmates, Arlo joins a group of misfits called the Dumpster Dudes, who set him a series of wild initiation tests that unleash mayhem on the school. Broken windows in the classrooms, angry ants in the hallways, bicycles in the library and monsters in the air ducts—can East Bend Elementary survive Arlo? And will Arlo survive East Bend?

Download or read book Mindscan written by Robert J. Sawyer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-03-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo Award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer is back with Mindscan, a pulse-pounding, mind-expanding standalone novel, rich with his signature philosophical and ethical speculations, all grounded in cutting-edge science. Jake Sullivan has cheated death: he's discarded his doomed biological body and copied his consciousness into an android form. The new Jake soon finds love, something that eluded him when he was encased in flesh: he falls for the android version of Karen, a woman rediscovering all the joys of life now that she's no longer constrained by a worn-out body either. But suddenly Karen's son sues her, claiming that by uploading into an immortal body, she has done him out of his inheritance. Even worse, the original version of Jake, consigned to die on the far side of the moon, has taken hostages there, demanding the return of his rights of personhood. In the courtroom and on the lunar surface, the future of uploaded humanity hangs in the balance. Mindscan is vintage Sawyer -- a feast for the mind and the heart. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Luda written by Grant Morrison and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A drag queen initiates her protégée into the magical arts in this phantasmagoric epic, the first novel from the legendary comics writer and New York Times bestselling author. “Grant Morrison is a modern mythmaker.”—Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR Luci LaBang is a star: For decades this flamboyant drag artist has cast a spell over screen and stage. Now she’s the leading lady in a smash hit musical. But as time takes its toll, Luci fears her star is beginning to dim. When Luci’s co-star meets with a mysterious accident, a new ingenue shimmers onto the scene: Luda, whose fantastical beauty and sinister charm infatuate Luci immediately . . . and who bears a striking resemblance to Luci herself at a much younger age. Luda begs Luci to share the secrets of her stardom and to reveal the hidden tricks of her trade. For Luci LaBang is a mistress of the Glamour, a mysterious discipline that draws on sex, drugs, and the occult for its trancelike, transformative effects. But as Luci tutors her young protégée, their fellow actors and crew members begin meeting with untimely ends. Now Luci wonders if Luda has mastered the Glamour all too well . . . and exploited it to achieve her dark ambitions. What follows is an intoxicating descent into the demimonde of Gasglow, a fantastical city of dreams, and into the nightmarish heart of Luda herself: a femme fatale, a phenomenon, a monster, and, perhaps, the brightest star of them all.

Download or read book The Pickle Queen written by Deborah Smith and published by Bell Bridge Books. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pickles are mentioned in the Bible. Cleopatra ate them as a beauty regimen. Shakespeare put them in his plays. Mason designed jars for bottling them. So did Ball. Did Mason and Ball fight over the King of the Pickle Jars title? I don't know. I did know this much: I used pickles to keep fear, pride, and my love of Jay Wakefield behind a door I would not risk opening again. Even now. Wakefields take what they want. MacBrides never surrender. For nearly a hundred years, a battle of wills between these two deeply-rooted Appalachian families has ended in defeat and heartache--most often, for MacBrides. Now the MacBride name is barely more than a legend, and it's up to Gabby MacBride to deal with the pain of her childhood memories and also the challenge of a MacBride legacy she's only beginning to understand. That will mean coming to terms with her bittersweet love for Jay Wakefield, the lonely rich boy who became her soul mate when they were kids, before the dark demands of his own legacy forced him to betray her.

Download or read book Orange Coast Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1984-11 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orange Coast Magazine is the oldest continuously published lifestyle magazine in the region, bringing together Orange County¹s most affluent coastal communities through smart, fun, and timely editorial content, as well as compelling photographs and design. Each issue features an award-winning blend of celebrity and newsmaker profiles, service journalism, and authoritative articles on dining, fashion, home design, and travel. As Orange County¹s only paid subscription lifestyle magazine with circulation figures guaranteed by the Audit Bureau of Circulation, Orange Coast is the definitive guidebook into the county¹s luxe lifestyle.

Download or read book Rishi s Wish Complete Omnibus written by C.M. Martens and published by C. M. Martens. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 2371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete five-book Rishi's Wish series, plus the suspense thriller sequel TEN-ZERO-NINE, all in one collection. If you love a clueless protagonist similar to Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan in a world rich with underground beings similar to Neil Gaiman's American Gods, this is an adventure you want to begin. Buy now and start this adventure today! About Killing Game: Nightmares of fire and blood are all Desiree has to explain waking up changed. Supernaturally fast and strong, she has no memory of what happened or who’s responsible. Thinking herself safe, she focuses on making a simple life for herself... ...but the thing that did this isn’t willing to let her go. An attack on her life by a creature of fiction is only the first. Confused and angry, Dee knows this forgotten past has caught up to her. Questions she’s avoided rule her thoughts. With no way to find answers, can she survive? The arrival of a mysterious stranger brings the answers she craves, but is he too good to be true? Is it safer to get rid of him? If he can show her how to stay alive, it’s worth the risk. Hamal breaks his own rules by coming to Dee’s aid. His mission was to watch, not interfere. But there’s something about her worth putting his reputation on the line. He knows she’ll need all the help he can give. Thrown into a world of immortals—some friends, some enemies—Dee must decide what price she’ll pay for answers or if it’s better to just run. Little does she know, one holds the answers to her past—a Rishi whose wish started it all. What readers are saying: “I love this new world and the characters and story within. There is so much happening that I could barely put it down. This was a great read for me and I want more!” -Amazon review “What a fantastic debut release from this author! I loved the dialogue between characters and how real they felt.” -Nicola Rose, author of Breaking the Gladiator and The Elwood Legacy Series “With all the super hero and magic world stories and movies around today this story was truly so different and interesting.” -Amazon Review “What a wonderful gem among new authors!” -Goodreads Review “I have enjoyed this series and Dee is a good MC with a difficult path to forge. I do not know where this is leading to but I will be reading to find out how everything plays out.” -Booksprout Reviewer “The author introduces a new world with a plethora of action, secrets and mystery, and made it all work to form a great story. Kudos to the author on a job well done.” -Amazon Review

Download or read book White Rabbit written by Caleb Roehrig and published by Feiwel and Friends. This book was released on 2018-04-24 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rufus Holt has one night to prove his half-sister, April, innocent of murdering her boyfriend at a wild party--the very night his ex-boyfriend, Sebastian, shows up wanting to talk.