Thirteen-year-old Namida's father gets sick and is exiled to Earth to recover. Unless she can conjure up a plan, she and her mom will have to go to Earth, too. When she learns that her father's replacement wants to trash her father's work and replace humans with new robots, Namida enlists her two friends to help her become the indispensable expert on her father's programs, so that she can save humanity and her father at the same time.But when she accidentally triggers a group of the...

Men Are Slutsby Spanky (Award-Winning Stand-Up Comic)Ch. 1 - In Men's Diaries "Pork" Is A VerbThis section is about the overactive male libido.I'm not sure what a woman wants in a man, but I know what a man wants in a woman...his penis.Ch. 2 – Men Are Sluts, But Don't Just Take My Word For ItThis section is a collection of quotes confirming that men are, indeed, sluts.Ch. 3 - Confessions of a CadThis section contains tips, both hon...

LAUGHTER HEREAFTERThe Comic StrugglesBy Steven Kent McFarlin(The Comic)While studying in the Far East I was taught an ancient Japanese proverb: "Time spent laughing is time spent with the gods." This insight resonated with me until I began to ask myself the question, or rather, the question asked itself of me: no one can prove the existence of heaven and hell in an afterlife, but who among us has not experienced moments of heaven and hell in this life? This led...

The hilarious hateful observations of the by Coach Curt Mudgeon in the world's foremost collection of football jokes & facts the teams do not want you to know.You are in a sports bar when a fan of your rival starts talking trash about your team. Coach Curt Mudgeon has your back. He gives you the verbal ammunition to shoot them down with enough wit and humor to earn the admiration from all within earshot. Each team's chapter has a humorous essay mostly filled with facts their fans do...

• This book is unique. It’s an up-to-the-elbows, nose-in-the-barrel immersion in the art and spirit of crafting world-class wines.•The author is as gifted a writer as he is a winemaker.•This is a book about land, about soil, about climate, about passion,hard work, and the deepest significance of fine wine and food.•The design is exquisite: black and white, elegant and restrained, and -- like the author -- without pretense or gloss.•The raves are already pouring ...

100 fathoms below …The depth at which sunlight no longer penetrates the ocean.The US nuclear submarine USS Roanoke embarks on a classified spy mission into Soviet waters. Their goal: to find evidence of a new, faster, and deadlier Soviet submarine that could tip the balance of the Cold War. But the Roanoke crew isn’t alone. Something is on board with them. Something cunning and malevolent.Trapped in enemy territory and hun...

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power“A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay MagazineAs video games evolve, only the fittest companies survive. Making a blockbuster once cost millions of dollars; now it can cost hundreds of millions, but with a $160 billion market wo...

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business“For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have.”—Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleManiaWith all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade, volume 1 of The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ...

100 fathoms below …The depth at which sunlight no longer penetrates the ocean.The US nuclear submarine USS Roanoke embarks on a classified spy mission into Soviet waters. Their goal: to find evidence of a new, faster, and deadlier Soviet submarine that could tip the balance of the Cold War. But the Roanoke crew isn’t alone. Something is on board with them. Something cunning and malevolent.Trapped in enemy territory and hun...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This holiday season, put your festive spirit to the test with "Crack the Christmas Code: Riddles to Test Your Holiday Wit." Within the festive pages of this book lies a delightful collection of Christmas-themed riddles, each one designed to challenge your mind and bring a smile to your face.From festive puns to brain-teasing puzzles, this book offers a wide range of riddles for every level of solver. Whether you're a seasoned riddle-mas...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading."—Tang...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up eighteen fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high quality fiction equals Pulphouse."This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot of life to them, and are worthwhile reading."—Tangent Onl...