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Book Isis Orb

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piers Anthony
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2016-10-18
  • ISBN : 150403628X
  • Pages : 364 pages

Download or read book Isis Orb written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quest to fulfill a lifelong wish leads to magic, adventure—and puns—as the New York Times–bestselling author revisits the enchanted land of Xanth. In Xanth, everyone has a talent. But that doesn’t mean everyone loves his talent, and no one understands that better than Hapless. Endowed with the ability to conjure any instrument he wants, Hapless could be an extraordinary musician if only he could play a tune that didn’t fall ear-piercingly flat. His one desire is to find an instrument he can play—and maybe a girlfriend or three. But like music, women have never been his forte. When the Good Magician hears about Hapless’s desperate desire, he sends the young man on a quest to find the elusive Isis Orb, a magical talisman that could fulfill his wish. But the mysterious Egyptian goddess for whom the orb is named guards the enchanted object and won’t let anyone see it—let alone use it. Setting out to achieve the impossible, Hapless meets an eclectic mix of creatures that join him on his journey. Like the musically challenged Hapless, they all have wishes they hope the Isis Orb will grant. But the only way they can control the orb is to capture the five totems from the regions of Xanth: Fire, Earth, Air, Water, and the Void. Together, this motley crew will heroically fight dragons, a six-headed griffin, and even a beautiful, seductive water gorgon who tries to rain on Hapless’s parade. With its thrilling exploits and endless humor, the newest addition to Piers Anthony’s beloved Xanth series is sure to keep readers enthralled. Isis Orb is the 40th book in the Xanth series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Book The Xanth Novels Books 38   40

Download or read book The Xanth Novels Books 38 40 written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 1083 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three installments of the New York Times–bestselling series set in a land of enchantment filled with magic, surprises, adventure, and—best of all—puns! The world of Xanth is a wacky one full of offbeat heroes and surprising journeys. In these three volumes of this hilarious series, characters bumble their way through many misadventures to find their happy ending on the other side, aided and hindered by puns along the way. Board Stiff: Thanks to a mental typo and an ornery wishing well the once beautiful Irrelevant Kandy is now a board of wood—with mind control powers. And Ease wishes everything wasn’t so easy. Fortunately, Humfrey the Good Magician is there to provide them with a quest: saving the puns of Xanth. But who released a virus that could destroy Xanth’s essence, and will Kandy and Ease figure out how to stop it in time? Five Portraits: Astrid Basilisk is a sweet girl whose very glance is deadly. As she embarks on a selfless mission to save five difficult children from future Xanth, she must fight the pun virus that threatens to destroy the magical world. Isis Orb: Hapless has the ability to conjure any musical instrument he wants, but he can’t carry a tune in a bucket. All he wants is to learn to play an instrument and get a girlfriend. When the Good Magician hears about his desperate desire, he sends Hapless on a quest to find the elusive Isis Orb, a magical talisman that could fulfill his wish. But the mysterious Egyptian goddess guarding it isn’t going to let him simply take it.

Book The Yin Yang Military

Download or read book The Yin Yang Military written by Jacqueline Heeren-Bogers and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines change processes and the challenge of ambidexterity in military organizations. It discusses how military organizations can better adapt to the complex, and at times chaotic, environments they operate in by developing organizational ambidexterity. The authors identify various multiple tasks and functions of military organizations that require multi-dimensional and often contradictory operational, technological, cultural, and social skills. In analogy to the often-opposed functions performed by the right and left hand of the body, modern military organizations are no longer one-dimensional fighting machines, but characterized by a duality of tasks, such as fighting and peacekeeping which often make part and parcel of one and the same mission. The military is both a “hot” and a “cold” organization (a crisis management organization and a bureaucracy). As such, the book argues that these dualities are not necessarily opposed but can serve as complementary forces, like the yin and yang, to better the overall performance of these organizations. As a consequence, ambidextrous organizations excel at complex tasking and are adaptable to new challenges. Divided into four parts: 1) structures and networks; 2) cultural issues; 3) tasks and roles; 4) nations and allies, it appeals to scholars of military studies and organization studies as well as professionals working for governmental or military organizations.

Book Computerworld

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1995-08-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 108 pages

Download or read book Computerworld written by and published by . This book was released on 1995-08-07 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

Book Declarations of a Penitent Man

Download or read book Declarations of a Penitent Man written by and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Apoca Lips

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piers Anthony
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2023-02-28
  • ISBN : 1504066928
  • Pages : 311 pages

Download or read book Apoca Lips written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one’s safe when a pundemic spreads through the land of Xanth in this madcap adventure from the New York Times–bestselling author. What’s a single prince to do when confronted with the baton of protagonism? Why, become the hero of his own story of course! And in Xanth that usually means embarking on a quest. For Prince Nolan Naga, there’s only one thing missing from his life: a wife. He needs a royal match by the time he assumes the throne. But to make sure he lands the right spouse, he must consult with the Good Magician. After completing the three challenges necessary to see the Good Magician, Nolan learns that the ideal bride for him does exist. She is Apoca of the Lips Tribe. From the Queendom of Thanx—a matriarchy that is the opposite of Xanth—she is a formidable woman, one whose very kiss can seduce a man into love slavery. But before a happily ever after, they’ll have to team up to put an end to a curse that’s causing every baby in Xanth to be born with the same magical talent, all while navigating through a realm plagued by endless puns. It could be the end of the world as we know it . . . Praise for Piers Anthony “Piers Anthony is one of those authors who can perform magic with the ordinary. . . . [He] is a craftsman.” —A Reader’s Guide to Science Fiction “Anthony’s unflagging sparkle, verve and wordplay spin everyday trials of Mundane life into storytelling gold.” —Publishers Weekly

Book Fundamentals of Distributed Object Systems

Download or read book Fundamentals of Distributed Object Systems written by Zahir Tari and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-07 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed Object Computing teaches readers the fundamentals of CORBA, the leading architecture for design of software used in parallel and distributed computing applications. Since CORBA is based on open standards, it is the only effective way to learn object-oriented programming for distributed systems. This language independent book allows material to be taught using Java, C++ or other Object Oriented Programming Languages.

Book The Lost Monks of Avalon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andrew David Doyle
  • Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
  • Release : 2012-10-01
  • ISBN : 1622126947
  • Pages : 319 pages

Download or read book The Lost Monks of Avalon written by Andrew David Doyle and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The humourous, captivating and enlightening fantasy adventure The Lost Monks Of Avalon takes place at an enclave of 5th century Scottish Cistercian Monks, where one member of the Order had been secretly implanted within their ranks. This Novice is manipulated by a higher Order of beings from the Orion's belt cluster known as "Avalonian Temple Dwellers" who are on a desperate crusade to inhabit the planet Earth since the universe as they know it is about to implode. Will the young monk be able to thwart the mission and protect the Keys of Nergal and return them to the planet Avalon? Follow the intrepid adventure in this gripping and visceral novel.

Book The Sage s Legacy Boxset

Download or read book The Sage s Legacy Boxset written by Alexa Whitewolf and published by Luna Imprints . This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, there was a prophecy... Then the gods of Ancient Egypt withdrew to shadows and were forgotten. In modern-day Scotland, Freya Hayes tries to live up to the expectation of her Sage heritage. The Earth is no longer as it was - rather, ghosts populate it far and wide. Though benevolent for the most part, evil stirs their rank and causes trouble. Freya's duty? To protect the Earth, using her enhanced strength and spiritual abilities to fight back. From Scotland to Spain, Slovakia and the remote deserts of Egypt, Freya's journey will be one of personal growth - and never ending surprises. She'll be joined by a Wiseman, Brennan, who's not all he seems. Together, these two partners shoulder the weight of the world in the way only teenagers can - with grit, snark and a load of attitude. From evil Vikings, to ancient Conquistadors, to a certain Blood Countess, the dangers awaiting them beckon from the shadows. By far, their most perilous journey won't be fighting the unseen - but the gods themselves. Grab your copy of this urban fantasy saga for young adults that critics are calling "a new take on the paranormal" and "filled with attitude and a sharp tongue." Boxset contains books 1-3.

Book Roc and a Hard Place

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piers Anthony
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2019-10-15
  • ISBN : 150405878X
  • Pages : 402 pages

Download or read book Roc and a Hard Place written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Puns and playfulness reign supreme” as a demoness learns that big birds of a feather don’t flock together in the New York Times–bestselling Xanth series (The Toronto Star). Seeking a solution to a perplexing personal problem, the delectable Demoness Metria asks for help from the wise Magician Humfrey. But before he will help her, she must perform a perilous mission: Rove the length and breadth of Xanth in search of a suitable jury for the trial of Roxanne Roc, a notably noble and virtuous bird charged with a most improbable offense. Exciting, exhilarating, and brimming with hilarious high jinks, Roc and a Hard Place is Xanth at its most enchanting. “[A] lighthearted series . . . many outlandish characters, adventures, jokes and plays on words.” —Publishers Weekly

Book Zombie Lover

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piers Anthony
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2019-11-05
  • ISBN : 150405881X
  • Pages : 414 pages

Download or read book Zombie Lover written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something’s rotten in the land of Xanth—and it’s not just the undead—in this “cheeky” adventure in the New York Times–bestselling series (Publishers Weekly). Horrors and hilarity collide as a fate far worse than death awaits a vivacious young visitor to “the Florida-shaped fantasy land where anything goes and the puns pack every page” (Kirkus Reviews). Breanna, a beautiful young newcomer to the enchanted land of Xanth, must deal with a distressing dilemma. She has unwittingly attracted the affections of King Xeth, ruler of Xanth’s Zombies, who yearns to make her queen of the undead! Her quest to preserve her innocence, and find her destiny, takes her on an exhilarating excursion packed with perils, puzzles, and piles of puns. Zombie Lover will provide a profusion of macabre merriment.

Book Faun   Games

    Book Details:
  • Author : Piers Anthony
  • Publisher : Open Road Media
  • Release : 2019-10-15
  • ISBN : 1504058801
  • Pages : 409 pages

Download or read book Faun Games written by Piers Anthony and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The future sure won’t have been what it used to be” when Piers Anthony reveals a world within the world of Xanth—and its infinite possibilities (Kirkus Reviews). The miraculous and mirth-filled land of Xanth holds many marvels. But now an extraordinary new aspect of this remarkable realm unfolds as young Forrest Faun’s quest takes him to a tiny planet hidden in the heart of Xanth. There, with a delightful “day mare” as his constant companion, Forrest will find more marvels then he ever dreamed of. Packed with magic, mystery, and merrymaking, Faun & Games is the freshest and most exciting Xanth adventure in a month of Pundays! “With plenty of the spry characters and cheerful wordplay for which Anthony’s works are known, this new Xanth tale should, like its predecessors, manage to wiggle its way onto the bestseller lists.” —Publishers Weekly

Book Effect of the Ionosphere on Space Systems and Communications

Download or read book Effect of the Ionosphere on Space Systems and Communications written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems 2007  CoopIS  DOA  ODBASE  GADA  and IS

Download or read book On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems 2007 CoopIS DOA ODBASE GADA and IS written by Zahir Tari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-11-21 with total page 1175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set LNCS 4803/4804 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the five confederated international conferences on Cooperative Information Systems (CoopIS 2007), Distributed Objects and Applications (DOA 2007), Ontologies, Databases and Applications of Semantics (ODBASE 2007), Grid computing, high performAnce and Distributed Applications (GADA 2007), and Information Security (IS 2007) held as OTM 2007 in Vilamoura, Portugal, in November 2007. The 95 revised full and 21 revised short papers presented together with 5 keynote talks were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 362 submissions. Corresponding with the five OTM 2007 main conferences CoopIS, ODBASE, GADA, and DOA, the papers are organized in topical sections on process analysis and semantics, process modeling, P2P, collaboration, business transactions, dependability and security, middleware and web services, aspects and development tools, mobility and distributed algorithms, frameworks, patterns, and testbeds, ontology mapping, semantic querying, ontology development, learning and text mining, annotation and metadata management, ontology applications, data and storage, networks, collaborative grid environment and scientific grid applications, scheduling, middleware, data analysis, scheduling and management, access control and authentication, intrusion detection, system and services security, network security, malicious code and code security, as well as trust and information management.

Book Ascension Through Orbs

Download or read book Ascension Through Orbs written by Diana Cooper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a wealth of additional material, this book explains the meaning and the importance of orbs--the physical presence of angels found in digital photographs--in a wider and more advanced context. With nearly 50 photographic examples accompanied by meditations to allow the energy of the orbs to be more fully absorbed, this advanced tool for ascension explores spirit guides and the angelic hierarchy in greater depth, including the powers, the chakras, the archangels, the Lords of Karma, and the Ascension Masters.

Book The Dragon Medallion

Download or read book The Dragon Medallion written by Alexa Whitewolf and published by Luna Imprints . This book was released on 2017-02-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thought being a teenager was hard... Until the gods of Ancient Egypt drag her onto their chessboard. The stakes? Only the fate of the world, of course! Freya Hayes has mastered her training. At sixteen, despite having lost her parents at a young age, she’s got a solid head on her shoulders and an arsenal of martial arts moves to fight. Her mentor O’Keeffe and inquisitive buddy, Sam, form the trifecta to their little ghost policing squad. Good thing too, because an ancient Viking army of specters is getting ready to invade England, and Freya’s the only one standing between them and a massacre. Blessed with gifts of a Sage, Freya can fight ghosts - she’s also the only who sees through their innocent facade. Only, she isn’t. Another claims the title of Chosen One, a young man as infuriating as he is skillful. And when he’s thrown in the mix, the question is no longer will the Vikings win. Rather, will these two teens survive each other? Book I in a completed young adult urban fantasy trilogy with two snarky teens, plenty of bad guys, and some divine help - and hindrance. Perfect for teens of all ages!

Book Proceedings of the Malacological Society of London

Download or read book Proceedings of the Malacological Society of London written by Malacological Society of London and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: