The Alas League is an entertaining humorous series made up of episodes ranging from 80 to 140 pages each. Brief “interlude” short stories are inserted between instalments exploring new facets of life among the stars!.Episode 1: PurgatoryIn the small village of Verminus lives Mayor Monica Boisse, her son Peter, Father Ferdinand Paradise, the owner of the only bar Sylvia Thomac, the garbage man Mario Sax, the police officer Mable Hudgeon and the computer scien...

Humans have always needed a way to measure themselves against their peers. First, physical strength and the ability to fight determined the leaders.Then a small but powerful group took over and decided they were the bosses and their descendants would follow them; birthright and education gave us the aristocracy. Revolutions finally removed them from power and they used charismatic leaders. After that, the media dominated everyone’s lives. The popularity of actors and singers decided who wa...

The Yorre Chronicles is a fantasy-humor series of novels. Presented in the form of episodes and various tales and legends, they form an entertaining ensemble while being a true work of fantasy that will please all fans of the genre.Sorcerer of Yorre is the first volume of the collection and exposes the general geography as well as the social structures and magic system.The novel begins in a world without witchcraft, but which will eventually return in The Scepter of Time, t...

Humans have progressed. Their molecular mastery and deep knowledge of genetics allow them several feats, including a cure for cancer. But are they ready to face any threat? Humans are not the only ones to develop and refine their defense mechanisms... and attack. One plant has developed a new process of photosynthesis that allows energy to be stored in a more efficient form of sugar. However, the new technique requires more lights, it is more fragile than its counterparts. This situation e...

This anthological collection contains two novellas and five short stories:The Maid’s Dress (1991) – First short story and represents a breakthroughCaroline (1995) – Romanticand semi-autobiographical novellaClassified Ads (2001) – Short story celebrating the 10thanniversaryof The Maid’s DressThe Crossbow (2001) – Creationof a new detective. He is expected to be further developed in the future.George (2001) – Science-fictionThe Pilgrim (1995) –...

The SIMPLICITY OF LIFE is a novel in four parts exploring openness, its consequences and its advantages.A SIMPLE VILLAGE presents a society where everyone has been taught to say what they think frankly and quickly defuse any conflict.A WORM IN THE APPLE is about a man slowly taking advantage of the above societal situation, twenty years later, and how the aberration spreads, starting with those closest to him.THE MIRROR follows a scen...

The Alas League is an entertaining humorous series made up of episodes ranging from 80 to 140 pages each. Brief “interlude” short stories are inserted between instalments exploring new facets of life among the stars!.At last, here comes the eagerly awaited sequel to The Alas LeagueOur dear villagers are on a quest to find their peers from the “A” ark. Through their adventures, a new Universe reveals itself as they get mixed up in events that pass right over their he...

The Alas League is an entertaining humorous series made up of episodes ranging from 80 to 140 pages each. Brief “interlude” short stories are inserted between instalments exploring new facets of life among the stars!.Episode 5: CrossroadsSlowly, but surely, the events shaking up the Universe are catching up with our villagers. Now part of the Wild Worlds’s Web, they try as well as they can to fulfill the various missions they are given. Obviously, small side...

This book provides examples and suggestions for readers to understand how public investment decisions for sustainable infrastructure are made. Through detailed analysis of public investment in infrastructure over the last few decades in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Finland, the author explores how the decision-making processes for major public works spending, many of them requiring quite rigorous and detailed computational methodologies, can result in plans that underserve la...

This book provides pertinent and practical information about how to create, work, and thrive in an Integrated Care (IC) setting. Unlike other books on the subject, it focuses on the "nuts and bolts" of establishing an IC practice; it also covers material that is often missing from or insufficiently covered in the existing literature. Specific topics discussed include the basics of IC, such as different models and levels of IC and examples of IC initiatives; how to build an IC program, with...

Better Public Transit Systems is a complete primer for performance and investment analysis of public transportation. Whether you’re planning a major new public transit project, an extension or expansion of an existing system, or evaluating the needs of your current system, this book provides the tools you need to define your goals and objectives and conceive and analyse design alternatives. This completely revised Second Edition includes new material for students and online discus...

Do you freeze up every time a birthday card gets passed around the office? Everybody else seems to know exactly what to write, and you can’t just sign your name. What do you do?Buy this book! It contains 101 unique sentiments you can scrawl on birthday cards for friends, family, co-workers, or even that special someone in your life—everything from The Basics to Silly, from Thoughtful to Casual. There’s even a Lovey-Dovey section! No matter ...