Ray Smith is a Canadian best-selling author who discovered his forte in science fiction, Ray Smith hits light speed with alien adventure and world espionage series. Shifts in Time goes beyond James Bond™, X-Files™, and Star Trek™ in a sci-fi saga that enters the fourth dimension and aims to unleash a superhero that the world has never seen. These alien shapeshifters race against time and themselves to save their planet and ultimately their species. Shifts in Time 1: The Escape is ...

The pixel as the organizing principle of all pictures, from cave paintings to Toy Story.The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel--a particular packaging of bits--conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels--cell phone pictures, app interfaces, M...

Century begins with the nightmare visions of a young woman named Jane Seymour, catching the reader up in a chronicle on the Seymour family that moves from Austria, America and Africa, through Edinburgh and Venice, and then back through the Paris of the Belle Epoque and forward to 1923 Germany. One of the most far-reaching novels ever published in Canada.

The Great Digital Convergence of all media types into one universal digital medium occurred, with little fanfare, at the recent turn of the millennium. The bit became the universal medium, and the pixel conquered the world. Henceforward, nearly every picture in the world would be composed of pixels. In A Biography of the Pixel, Pixar cofounder Alvy Ray Smith argues that the pixel is the organizing principle of most modern media, and he presents a few simple but profound ideas that...

Taking us straight to the front lines, The March Up follows the famed 1st Marine Division on their decisive 1,184 kilometre trek to Baghdad, from first assault to the taking of the city. The 1st Marine Division, which had fought in Guadalcanal, Khe San, and Kuwait City, provided the critical force in Operation Iraqi Freedom. With unprecedented access to everyone from three-star generals to privates, authors West and Smith, men with 60 years of military and combat experience betwee...

The bombing of Pearl Harbor set off a chain of events that included the race to beat German scientists to build the atomic bomb. A tiny hamlet tucked away in the southern Appalachians proved an unlikely linchpin to win the race. The Manhattan Project required the combination of four secret sites—Clinton Laboratories, Y-12, K-25, and S-50—75,000 workers, and the nation’s finest scientists to create the Secret City, Oak Ridge. From the beginning, the effort was aided by the nearby University...

America is a diverse and vibrant country with a rich history and culture. It is one of the most powerful nations in the world, and it has played a decisive role in world events for centuries. From the early days of the nation’s foundation to today, the United States of America has attracted people from all over the globe in search of a better life and the freedom to pursue both their dreams and their ambitions. America is home to people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds and is a g...

The Dark Angels succeeded in killing one Son, but the Father isn't planning to let them get away with what they're planning for His other one.Coming to terms with finding out you're The Michael, Archangel and protector of Mankind, isn't an easy task, but when the the evil ones find out too, Michael must act fast to protect his own future as well.

Thirty-four years ago, Charles Smith was incarcerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (or 'Injustice,' as he would say) with two life sentences. Now, he shares with us the harrowing and horrific experience of life in a Texas prison. Breaking the Chains of Bondage is his personal memoir that guides us through the fields and down the halls of everyday life, torture, and trauma in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison system. It is a read you won't soon forget.

In an era where technology shapes every facet of human existence, Humanity's Compass: Navigating Life in the Digital Age explores how we can maintain our humanity amidst rapid digital transformation. This thought-provoking book delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital world, from the impact of social media on relationships to the ethical dilemmas posed by artificial intelligence.Offering practical guidance and deep insights, the book serves as a roadmap...

Excerpt: "From time immemorial the human race has been interested in pictures of persons, scenes and things; and one of the most potent means of driving home ideas and lessons, and oftentimes of arousing human passions, is the cartoon. No longer venomous, the cartoon is regarded as a humorous or sarcastic comment on topics uppermost in the nation's mind. It is more than a picture, however, because it is also suggestive and presents a clear idea, lucidly and usually laughingly worked out. N...

7 Days to a Byline that Pays explains how to tell stories that audiences will read and editors will pay you to write. Delivered In a breezy and compact manner, this book will help you work fast, smart and get paid for your work.Take it from Pulitzer winning journalist Manny Garcia: "Smith has successfully culled the best ideas from colleagues and published a book that is essential reading for anyone who wants to succeed in journalism. It's creative, clear, fun and Timeless...