Malevolent technology. Morality. Survival. Love.Dronikus, a novel by Australian author Marko Newman, tells the story of a man who stands up to the cynical destruction of our human and natural worlds.- - - - - - - -'Vividly imagined' — John Birmingham- - - - - - - -Set in a not too distant future, Dronikus is a fast-paced speculative Sci-Fi / Cli-Fi yarn, unfolding in a world that is so familiar, a world of love and hope, of pain and sorrow, peopled by her...

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Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Tens of thousands of developers have learned how to develop and run a Kubernetes environment from Kubernetes in Action. This new second edition updates the definitive guide with new, in-depth coverage of the Kubernetes architecture, including the Kubernetes API, and then ins-and-outs of application deployment.As more and more applications are created using cloud-native and container-ba...

"These two extraordinary Zen Teachers offer a cutting-edge immersion into the koans of our actual lives, issue by issue, urging us to plunge in, and be intimate with what actually is, in this very moment. Flowing beneath the surface of these contemporary koans is an ocean of traditional koans and old Buddhist stories and themes, all intermingled with the immediacy of contemporary life. A guaranteed American Zen classic!" —Roshi Pat Enkyo O'Hara, author of Most Intimate: A Zen Approach ...

How to Turn a Stressful Marriage into a Fulfilling One without Months of TherapyWhat if you could rebuild that bond, that feeling of connection you once shared, and finally start enjoying a fulfilling relationship that you desire and deserve without months of therapy?Imagine for a second how it would be to have a relationship that's sustainable, a relationship that you truly enjoy and doesn't just feel good for the moment, but a relationship where that feel-good sensation i...

Did You Know That . . . ?: "Revised and Expanded" Edition: Surprising-But-True Facts About History, Science, Inventions, Geography, Origins, Art, Music, and More is an uncommon compendium of knowledge that will astound, demystify, edify, and debunk. It is a book of ambitious design that is both eminently informative and vastly entertaining. Assiduously researched, it will be the arbiter of disagreements and will stand cherished misconceptions right on their heads. It will also exp...

Superheroes and villains do battle over the human heart in this delightful anthology featuring all-new stories from a wide range of contributors, all set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones.An alien virus ravages the world, its results as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, ...

Based on firsthand practical experiences of communicating with natural spirits through meditation, this eye-opening guide to healing the earth teaches how to work with elemental beings by describing each in detail while defining their roles within the web of life. As a result of tuning in to plants, trees, and animals, and illustrating the disrupted flow of energies within the landscape, the true impact of human culture upon the harmony of the natural world is evocatively revealed. Insight...

Mabel and her imaginary friend, Mr. Elephant, are back in the second book of this delightful graphic novel series for early readers all about friendship, fun, and finding your place in the world.In this second story of the series, Mabel does all she can to resist joining the Lightning Bugs, a scout group that her parents insist means new friends, fun activities, and a shiny sash full of badges. But Mabel is skeptical and determined to dislike it. With Mr. E's bound...

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For over 25 years, the Wild Cards universe has been entertaining readers with stories of superpowered people in an alternate history. "Berlin is Never Berlin" by Marko Kloos draws upon the seedier side of the city, beyond the dance club lights and all-night parties, as one bodyguard with a certain feline distinction goes on the prowl....Khan only had one job: chauffeur and guard an American wealthy socialite and her friends. When his client Natalie Scuderi gets nabbed by t...

Are you happy with how masculine you are as a man? Be honest.Chances are, the answer is "No." We all want to be more masculine, right?The aim of this book is to help you to do just that. With a simple, easy-to-follow 7 Step System that includes different exercises and suggestions, you will be well on your way to boosting your masculinity, and being perceived as more of a "real man" or "alpha male" by both men and women alike. The exercises and suggestions are simple, easy t...