Outwards to the Stars is Vol. 2 of the Galactic Rescue Inc. Series.Here we find the intrepid 'heroes' returning to space with an additional crew member. Follow the adventures of the unwary explorers and see how they solve many of the riddles of the Universe.All is not sunshine and roses - they come across bad times as well as good. All is not work, they also have time for 'play' - with some of those episodes being quite daunting.Experience the wonders of travelling the...

The idea of human flight has excited man’s imagination for thousands of years. From stories and legends handed down through the years, we know that even from earliest times people dreamed of flying. There are visions of conquering the air in the colorful legends of winged men and beasts found in ancient folklore. The winged statuary of the Egyptians was no doubt inspired by the desire to imitate the flight of birds. In Greek mythology Hermes, the messenger of the gods, is clothed with wing...

Prelude is Vol.1 of the Galactic Rescue Series.The tale begins with two friends going for a walk in the Brunei jungle. From there to seeing one of the friends being sliced open from stomach to throat with a 'laser' knife would be enough for anyone! But accompanying that, we find that the two friends are kidnapped to the furthest reaches of the Universe - without a paddle.Their quest is to return to Earth - but how to do that - with only the empty craft that stole them away; s...

Way Beyond Infinity is Vol.3 of the Galactic Rescue Series. This Series is becoming endless; as the adventurers continue to go ever-outwards. Carl, one of the pair of space explorers, is out by himself during the early part of this novel. He experiences alien races not really to his liking - initially - and finds his life in jeopardy many times. After many adventures Carl realises that he needs his fellow crew mate, Pat, to be with him.The pace of their experiences continues at a he...

Psychodalek is the companion novella to the James Rays Gangwar album of the same name. Each chapter of the book parallels a single track on the album.The book itself travels alongside a schizophrenic murderer with dwells in near future London. Much of the visual imagery is derived from the complex emotional circumstances behind each violent twist of the protagonists psyche. The plot, while extremely violent and disturbing, poses an monumental question. Are we trul...

Canada’s #1 bestselling retirement income book is now completely revised and updated. Vettese will show you how to mitigate risk and secure your financial future in these unpredictable times.As COVID-19 rocks the economy in an unprecedented black swan event, retirees and those who are preparing to retire need answers to pressing questions about their financial futures. Originally published in 2018, the second edition of Retirement Income for Life, has been...

A short collection of poetry, both old an new. For as long as I can remember I 've always had a fascination with words, word play and the multiple meanings a word or a phrase can elicit. Take the title of this present work, Lost in Love. That can convey a sense of loss or perhaps, that of being deeply engrossed. Some of the selections in this collection of verse pertain to loss and some to rapture (if I may be so bold). That's the beauty of poetry.

The alleged assassin of Martin Luther King gives his side of the story. He claims that he is innocent. Rev. Jesse Jackson, in the foreword, agrees that James Earl Ray did not assassinate Martin Luther King and that the U.S. government was involved in the plot.

Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you'll learn how to hand carve, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw 20 unique projects that are sure to delight and manage mischief. Be inspired with a gallery of beloved staff-carrying and wand-wielding characters from the infamous Harry Potter and Lord of ...

The continuing adventures in Northwest North Carolina of my brother who we refer to as Sir Arthur in reference to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. A light and humorous series of anecdotes destined to bring a smile to the reader who enjoys short stories, especially those grounded in country humor.

My Brother Who Would be Sherlock. Follow the fictional often fanciful tales of sleuthing in northwest North Carolina as Sir Arthur who inherited the moniker in honor of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, untangles mysteries and other strange cases with James his older brother and chronicler.

This book features selected papers from the 11th International Conference on Mathematics and Computing (ICMC 2025), held at IIT Bhilai, India during January 09 – 11, 2025. It covers recent advances in the field of mathematics, statistics, and scientific computing. The book presents innovative work by leading academics, researchers, and experts from industry in mathematics, statistics, cryptography, network security, cyber security, machine learning, data analytics and blockchain technology...