The Meridian Fetch is a seven-person long-haul freighter running a standard route between colony systems. Chief Engineer Paz Reyes walks the engine room every morning at 0412, listening to the ship speak in the language of pressure differentials and thermal variance. She knows every tick, every vibration, every subtle departure from normal.On day eighty-seven of the transit, a coolant fault in the secondary manifold leads Paz to a sealed door she has never opened. Hold 4. The manif...

The Iron Pass Express was supposed to be routine.For Lucas Ward, a structural engineer heading home after a long contract, it's just another overnight train through the Cascadia mountains. But when strange mechanical anomalies begin to surface - and the crew vanishes without explanation - the journey turns into a nightmare.As the train climbs into a worsening storm, Lucas realizes something far more dangerous than weather is at work. Critical systems have been sabotaged. Th...

Juno Casker is the best swordsmith in Kavre's southwest quarter. She inherited the forge from her father eleven years ago and has built a reputation for precise, honest work. Her blades are known for their edge geometry, their balance, their distinctive fuller pattern set closer to the spine than convention dictates. She keeps meticulous records. She charges what her work is worth. She does not take commissions she cannot complete to her standard.When a garrison sergeant brings in ...

Take your skills—and your work—to the next level.Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in the chapters that follow. From a variety of methods for throwing large objects such as pitchers and platters, to alterations, dart...

Explore the creative possibilities of this incredibly versatile range of glazes with this comprehensive guide for ceramic artists of all levels.Unlock the world of low-fire glazes with The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. Potter, podcaster, and author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel, Ben Carter, challenges the belief that serious artists work exclusively with high-temperature materials, sharing years of research...

In The Secrets of Great Relationships: Building Connections That Last, uncover the keys to creating meaningful, enduring connections that enrich your life. This insightful guide explores the principles and practices that form the foundation of strong, lasting relationships—whether romantic, family, friendships, or professional. Through real-world examples and actionable advice, The Secrets of Great Relationships helps you cultivate trust, communicate openly, and navigate conflicts with emp...

Written by a team of business and fi nance experts, Starting & Running a Business All-In-One For Dummies is a complete guide to every aspect of setting up and growing a successful business. Featuring straight-talking advice on everything from business planning and marketing, managing staff and dealing with legal issues, to bookkeeping and taking care of tax obligations, this book is your one-stop guide to turning your business plans into profit.

Dreaming of a home makeover but worried about the budget? In Budget-Friendly DIY Home: Unlock Your Home's Potential – Easy & Creative Projects for Every Room, Ben Carter shows you how to transform your living space without breaking the bank.Discover the secrets to stunning home improvements using your own hands and creativity. This comprehensive guide empowers you with practical skills, expert advice, and step-by-step instructions for every area of your home — from...

BE DETERMINED. BE DRIVEN. BE UNSTOPPABLE. Don't just coast through life power through. Stop making plans that don't come to fruition. Everyone's busy, but nobody's getting much done. It's time to start achieving our life goals and not letting life itself get in the way. GET ORGANIZED. LEAD. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. DELIVER RESULTS. With training from accomplished business coach and endurance triathlete Pete Wilkinson, you'll learn how to hone a razor sharp focus, keep driving through to the fi...

Ik ben de dood is een bloedstollende serial killer-thriller van ThrillZone Award-winnaar Chris Carter. Elk boek in de Robert Hunter-serie kan worden gelezen als een standalone. Zeven dagen na de ontvoering van een twintigjarige vrouw wordt op een grasveld dicht bij de internationale luchthaven van Los Angeles haar lichaam gevonden. Haar ledematen zijn zo neergelegd dat ze een ster lijken te vormen. Uit de autopsie blijkt dat de vrouw op een verschrikkelijke manier is vermoord. Maar er word...

De beste vriend is een serial killer-thriller van ThrillZone Award-winnaar Chris Carter, een bloedstollende pageturner met profiler Robert Hunter in de hoofdrol. Elk boek in de Robert Hunter-serie kan worden gelezen als een standalone. Na een bizar auto-ongeluk op het platteland van Wyoming doet de politie een gruwelijke vondst in een kofferbak. De bestuurder zwijgt in alle talen, totdat hij uiteindelijk één naam noemt: die van Robert Hunter... De zaak wordt overgedragen aan de FBI, die de...

Wenn Geschichte zur Warnung wirdEin hochaktuelles Buch, das die Lehren aus dem Scheitern der Weimarer Republik auf die Herausforderungen unserer Gegenwart überträgt – fundiert, provokant und relevant für alle, die unsere Demokratie stärken wollen.Was wir aus Weimar lernen müssenWarum scheiterte die erste deutsche Demokratie so schnell – und was bedeutet das für uns heute? In "Wenn das Gestern anklopft" versammeln der Historiker