Issue four closes our exciting first year with the very talented debut of Arthur Klepchukov. His intelligent “A Damn Fine Town” is followed by film director and writer John Shepphird and a prequel to his award-nominated “Shill” trilogy, a bit of a teaser for those of you who may not have discovered Jane Innes…yet.Brian Silverman is up next with a story set on his fictional Caribbean island of St. Pierre featuring his characters, Leonard and Tubby. The featured story this issue is o...

This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition is the book to consult.The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers,...

A Drunken Half Clockwork Gunslinger, a Half Cherokee Utopian Shaman, a Vengeful Chinese Sorcerer, a Brilliant Gender Confused Techopathic Genius and a Telepathic Ex Harem Girl all walk into a bar. They are all pawns in the destiny established by the prophetic Liberty Curving, who has rewritten the Old West according to his own twisted vision designed to stall the advancement of technology as long as possible.He just died. But his most insane follower, Brother Malice, plans to unlea...

In this issue, pioneering TV writer and producer April Kelly opens with a wicked story that may remind you to pay attention to what you eat.Brendan DuBois appears with the story of an assassination and its aftermath—from the killer’s point of view.Ray Daniel & Kellye Garrett team up with a story that brings together characters from their own series.Our feature is by Walter Satterthwait, who comes at us with his first new story in a while. The lead character, Fallon,...

This book has a series of fictional short stories as it follows one particular issue of Amazing Fantasy #15, that has the very first story to star the Amazing Spider-Man, from the time it is purchased in 1962 to the present. It shows how the story influenced the people that come in contact with it and the adventures they have because of its influence.A group of celebrated writers and up and coming authors have joined together to share those stories in this book. Now follow this clas...

Book contains columns and observations published in various newspapers managed by Rick Rae during the course of his half-century career in the business.Book Review by Alice Queen of rockdalenewtoncitizen.comRick Rae loves his family and loves his cars.That much is clear from a reading of his second book, “A Collection of Columns,” a series of personal and observational essays the native of Canada — whose newspaper management career spanned some 45 y...

In order for animal feed products to be fit for consumption and pass the necessary safety requirements, they must be free from pathogens, chemicals and toxins that could cause harm to the animal. To ensure product safety, the animal feed sector must continue to find new and innovative ways of detecting and controlling the major groups of contaminants.Advances in improving animal feed safety provides a comprehensive overview of the key microbiological and chemical risks aff...

Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials - known in the industry as NORM -has become an important part of the regular training required for workers in oil and gas production, refinery and petrochemical manufacturing, and in certain types of mining. Proper handling of NORM-contaminated wastes and use of appropriate radiation detection and protective equipment are now understood to be important components of good worker safety programs. Until now, no practical, easy-to-read, b...

An enlightening review of the successes and failures of several federally funded community-based projects that offered elderly persons an alternative to nursing home care. Policymakers, caregivers, and students of public administration and gerontology must read this valuable book.

Finally a book for survivors written by a survivor!Got Parts? was written by a survivor of DID in association with her therapist and therapy group. This book is filled with successful coping techniques and strategies to enhance the day-to-day functioning of adult survivors of DID in relationships, work, parenting, self-confidence, and self-care. Got Parts will help you introduce yourself to your internal family and improve its communication, integr...

The creation of humankind in the Image of God is perhaps the most foundational tenet of theological anthropology, yet it is rarely understood in the fullness of what it represents. Too often, focus is placed on the divine image as a condition. A study of the Scriptures suggests that it is better understood not as a condition, but rather as a commission of humanity to a role, specifically a priestly role. This book delves into the recognition that the Image of God is nothing less than a div...

Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings—so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days—and yet it is everywhere. It is a key ingredient in dishes ranging from crème brûlée to Japanese purin. It is the quintessential ice cream flavor in the United States. Eric T. Jennings explains how the world's only edible orchid, originally endemic to Central America, became embedded in the international culinary and cultural landscape.In tracing vanil...