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In 2037, when a gamma-ray burst tore the Earth apart, Yan Xia, as the only survivor, fled on a starship with AI Ella. From the ruins of the solar system to the unknown galaxy of Proxima Centauri, from rebuilding equipment with 3D printers to harnessing dark matter energy, from facing the enslavement of "light-chasing civilizations" to fighting against advanced civilizations that master graviton technology - this interstellar wandering spanning thousands of years is not only a struggle for ...

Debut talent Raoul Fernandes’s first offering is Transmitter and Receiver, a masterful and carefully depicted exploration of one’s relationships with oneself, friends, memories, strangers and technology.The three parts of this collection are variations building on a theme-at times lonely, sometimes adoring, but always honest. Wider areas of contemplation-the difficulty of communication, the ever-changing symbolism of language and the nature of human interaction in the age ...

What wouldn't young Jonathan give to be able to play outside like normal kids?A couple of recently acquired house guests know the exact right remedy, so long as Jonathan doesn't mind trading his ill health for something worse.

A simple little book, based on science, that busts all the myths about skincare, and shows you what you really need to make better skin.Your Skin Factory is written by Dr Des Fernandes, a world-renowned plastic surgeon and expert on vitamin therapy for the skin, and Jennifer Munro an author who has interpreted his research for ordinary people.This book is a simple explanation of how skin works and how important Vitamin A is. Due to its simplicity, we wouldn’t recommend it t...

Hundreds of years have passed since William Shakespeare's time. He has left behind nearly a million words of text, but his life is still a mystery. This book is an engaging introduction to a subject that students will certainly encounter many times throughout their education—and their lives.Lucid language and dramatic illustrations re-create the Bard's world of kings and queens, fairies and potions, and bloody beheadings. It imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material a...

The perfect learn-to-crochet book for beginners, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom PomCrochet How takes new crocheters through the basics so they can develop their skills and increase their crochet confidence with each new project. The book’s friendly teaching style, clear instructions, and easy to make patterns are specifically designed to make starting out fun and to inspire new crocheters to stick with the craft.Followi...

This book intends to take you in a voyage through the amazing tastes and scents of the Portuguese Cuisine. The idea behind this book is to share the roots of a cuisine that is characterized by its simplicity and flexibility in combining the ingredients. In this book, you are not going to find sophisticated recipes. On the contrary, the recipes you will find here use ingredients that are part of the Mediterranean diet (which has become Immaterial Human Heritage by UNESCO, on November 16, 20...

A fresh, updated edition of the classic learn-to-knit book, from the creators of the premier knit and crochet brand Pom PomKnit How is the classic learn-to-knit book, stocked by more independent yarn stores than any other beginner book. Now, straight from the needles of Pom Pom, comes a fresh edition of this all-time favorite, with all-new photography, a bright new design, two new patterns, and a companion YouTube video channel.Like the OG...

In this book, Dr Des Fernandes and Jennifer Munro have created an easy to follow and colourful method for analysing skin and designing an Action Plan. It is sophisticated information delivered in a simple way!You will be guided, step-by-step, into the Skin Analysis Funnel to look at Skin Groups, Skin Types and Skin Conditions and learn how to record customer data in a way that provides a visual progress record. Find out how to take the best photographs, how to interpret analysis res...

From the author of Memory and the Mediterranean, a comprehensive history of the Italian city states from 1450 to 1650.In the fifteenth century, even before the city states of the Apennine Peninsula began to coalesce into what would become, several centuries later, a nation, "Italy" exerted enormous influence over all of Europe and throughout the Mediterranean. Its cultural, economic, and political dominance is utterly astonishing and unique in world history...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making a gloves, with detailed directions for using leather, employing patterns, cutting, stitching, and everything else one might need to know. With simple instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this timeless handbook will be of considerable utility to readers wishing to make their own gloves. Contents include: “The Choice of Leathers”, “Patterns and How to Adapt Them”, “Making Up”, “Fur-Backed Gloves”, “Polish Slippers”, “Gloves in Wool, ...

Riding the wave of the very popular Regency genre, The Gentleman Spy Mysteries series mixes mystery with happily ever after romances to capture the hearts of readers.Emily March, the illegitimate daughter of Sir Henry March, has all she needs: bountiful wealth, ample beauty, and abundant talent. But will this be enough to secure the one thing she truly wants: a loving marriage and her own family? However, it's not her ill...