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100 Great Fantasy Short Short Stories PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:32:00 +0000

Realistic fiction deals with the here and now. Science fiction represents a wider field, for it deals with all the different futures, near and far, that might arise through any conceivable change in the level of science and technology. Surely, all the possible reasonable “might-be’s” are wider than the “is.” Fantasy represents

a still wider field, for it deals with all the events, past, present, or future, that might arise in any possible society with only the exception of the one which actually exists. Surely all the possible unreasonable “might-be’s” far outnumber anything merely reasonable, whether “might-be” or “is.”

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50 Short Science Fiction Tales PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:26:00 +0000

You visit a world where Robots strain to remember the existence of the Men who created them; hear the tantalizingly brief report of a man who returns from a trip to the future; see the snake-armed Thing that emerges from the minds of the people who conjure it. You meet a souvenir hunter in the Thirtieth Century and a schoolgirl who tries to cope with the teaching methods of the Twenty-second Century.

You share the terror of an astronaut in a "haunted" space suit and the dilemma of a wife whose husband knows a common chemical formula for destroying the earth. In short, you feel the impact, the originality, and the uncanny atmosphere created by these science fiction experts not once-- but 50 times. 50 Short Science Fiction Tales have been selected for their concise writing, and for punch lines that leave the reader "surprised, shocked, and delighted at the final sentence." According to the editors, another important aspect of this literary form is "evocation of a background differing from our own." Consequently, though some of the stories are just a page long, the reading experience is always excitingly unique.

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Basic Korean | A Grammar and WorkBook PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:28:00 +0000

The principles in writing these lessons have been that I remain intentional about making them as easy to understand and readily applicable in daily life as I can, and comprehensive enough to cover major points of Korean grammar which include both the Written and Spoken forms. Now, what do I mean by written and spoken forms? In Korean, the verb endings change depending on whether the language is used in writing or speech.

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The HIndu-Yogi Science of Breath PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 03:52:00 +0000

If you read and do the exercises in this book, amazing changes will result in your mind and body. These exercises are deceptive they don't seem impressive, any person, any child could do them, so it goes without saying most people will lose interest because it doesn't seem arcane enough. Those who do the work will be amazed by what results.

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The 150 Healthiest Slow Cooker Recipes on Earth -How to Make Nutritious and Delicious Meals 2012 PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:40:00 +0000

When I was in my twenties I backpacked through Europe with my brother and a college friend. one of the places we went to was Rome, and one of the places we visited there was the Spanish Steps in the world-famous Piazza di Spagna. The area is gorgeous, typically Italian, and simply bursting with history, authenticity, and tradition.And no one loved the area more than Italian writer Carlo Petrini. So you can imagine how he felt when, in 1986, McDonald’s announced it was building a restaurant there.

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How To Instantly Connect With Anyone AUDIO BOOK

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 12:09:00 +0000

This sequel to Leil’s international top selling “How to Talk to Anyone” makes you a master communicator with 96 all new cutting-edge communication “Little Tricks” for big success in business and social relationships—in person, by email, and on the phone. It has been praised as the 21st century version of “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” and was nominated one of the five best books in psychology by “Books for a Better Life!”

The author introduces the psychologically sound concept, “Emotional Prediction” or E.P. which you can employ with everyone. Here are the ten sections of the book:

7 Little Tricks to Make a Great Impression Before People Even Meet You

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Your Career How To Make It Happen PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Packed with innovative resources readers can apply now and throughout their careers, best-selling YOUR CAREER: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, 8e delivers a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to finding and keeping a job—turning job seekers into job finders.

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A Systematic Course in the Ancient Techniques of Yoga and Kriya PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:56:00 +0000

Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion.It is the most valuable inheritance of the present.It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow. Swami Sivananda Sarswati. This book is the most comprehensive text ever published on yoga. It contains a complete course of 36 structured lessons on all the practices of integral yoga. The lessons were compiled from the teachings given by Swami Satyananda

Saraswati and are useful as a practical and theoretical guide for all levels of yoga teachers and aspirants. The book presents a synthesis of yoga in a scientific and systematic manner. The different branches of hatha yoga, mantra yoga, karma yoga, bhakti yoga, jnana yoga and kriya yoga are progressively introduced with special emphasis on practice, theory and application in daily life. Includes line drawings,diagrams and colour plates. The depth of knowledge this book contains provides the link between you,the practitoner of yoga and an experienced guide and teacher.This link is your sadhana(spiritual practice),the beginning of your inner transformation,spiritual awakening and realization of higher ideals in life. The techniques covered in this book have their basis in the ancient vedic (tantric and yogic) shastras and were handed over the centuries from guru to disciple. Now in an age when travel and communication have become almost instantaneous affairs and there are more efficient methods of disseminating wisdom than the human voice and ear,we wish to offer these transcendatal instruments of grace to all who have eyes to read and ears to hear.

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The RKC Book of Strength and Conditioning PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:50:00 +0000

I have always been fascinated by the many forms of strength. Whether it was testing myself

against my neighbor on Pull-Ups hanging from the clothesline at the tender age of 4, or training college athletes as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, or helping a 69-year old grandmother conquer osteoarthritis, strength has been

a constant part of my life. Kettlebells first appeared on my radar somewhere around 1997 when I was training wrestlers at Rutgers University. I saw a “kettle-stack” or something like that in an IronMind advertisement. I thought to myself, “These would be so much easier to teach and use than the barbell versions of the Olympic lifts for these guys.

Plus, I could make them do lots of reps for specific conditioning…” Then I laughed one of those evil movie laughs. By the time I bought my first set of kettlebells in 2002, I had moved on from Rutgers and was running my own personal training business. My clients instantly noticed the changes in their physiques and performances after introducing them to kettlebells. Personally, I love kettlebells because they remind me of Olympic weightlifting, my sport of obsession, um…choice. They allow you (and me) to replicate many of the amazing benefits of Olympic weightlifting (strength, speed, flexibility, power…) without all the time, effort, and specialized equipment. Kettlebells, says Pavel in the original Russian Kettlebell Challenge book,

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The Art of Being Brilliant PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 01:39:00 +0000

Have you ever achieved something in your life that you are very proud of, and then someone else comes along and does it better, like being trumped at cards?

Well, there I was, thinking I had achieved that elusive magic element in ‘The Naked Leader’ books – simplicity. Simplicity in stripping down to the essentials, and then stripping them down even further, until you end up with pure common sense,

which in this age of information overwhelm is, sadly, not so common. Then along came Andy Cope’s first book, Being Brilliant. Full of the blindingly obvious, stuff we can make happen in our personal as well as business lives, and with bags of humor thrown in.

And, to add insult to injury, he even had the bare-faced cheek to ask me for an endorsement! How was I supposed to endorse a book that does what I set out to do, but so much better?

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Work Smarter with Speed Readings PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:44:00 +0000

When I first wrote this book, I thought almost entirely in terms of ’ speed reading ’ : reading faster, getting through more information more quickly, understanding, remembering and using information you get from books. Now that a few years have passed and I ’ ve moved from tertiary education and into the glorious world of work, bills, mortgages

and a desperate need for sun-seeking winter holidays, I need to absorb a different type of information from a multitude of sources and apply it to more than passing exams or submitting essays. Speed reading is not just about reading fast, it ’ s about managing information. That ’ s what this book is all about.

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Effective Java by Joshua Bloch PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:52:00 +0000

It is much the same with a programming language. You need to understand the core language: is it algorithmic, functional, object-oriented? You need to know the vocabulary: what data structures, operations, and facilities are provided by the standard libraries? And you need to be familiar with the customary and effective ways to structure your code.

Books about programming languages often cover only the first two, or discuss usage only spottily. Maybe that’s because the first two are in some ways easier to write about. Grammar and vocabulary are properties of the language alone, but usage is characteristic of a community that uses it.

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Beginnning Game Programming PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:47:00 +0000

"Beginning Game Programming, Third Edition" shows budding game developers how to take their game ideas from concept to reality. Requiring only a basic understanding of the C++ language, this unique guide covers all the skills needed to create 2D and 3D games using code written in DirectX. Each element of a game is taught step-by-step,
from learning how to create a simple Windows program, to using the key DirectX components to render 2D and 3D, to adding sound to your game. Using the skills taught within each chapter, readers will develop their own game library, which they can build upon for future game projects. And this updated, new edition includes end-of-chapter quizzes and projects to help you practice your new skills! At the end of the book, newfound skills will be put to use as you create your own complete, fully functional game.

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Realtime Cameras for Gamedevelopers PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:39:00 +0000

Video games and other interactive real-time applications are often required to present a view of a virtual world in a manner that is both contextually appropriate and aesthetically pleasing. The internal mechanism responsible for this process is colloquially known as a virtual camera system. As the main avenue through which the viewer interacts with the virtual world, the effectiveness of the camera system at presenting such a view has a major influence on the viewer’s satis-faction and enjoyment of the experience.

A poorly implemented cam-era system will likely cripple the application to such an extent that excellence in graphical presentation or interactive mechanics may be insufficient to overcome it. A brief perusal of video game reviews, for example, will reveal common problems such as poor framing, cam-eras passing through environmental features, and so forth. These rec-ognized problems will have a negative effect on the rating that the game receives. On the other hand, a well-designed camera system

one that presents the virtual world in an unobtrusive and easy to understand manner — allows a great interactive design to become fully realized. In light of this, it is surprising that there is so little information available to the designers and implementer of interactive camera systems.

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The J2EE Tutorial - Addison Wesley Pdf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:21:00 +0000

Now there’s a new platform—and a new tutorial—in town. The success of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE™) has been phenomenal. Developers are clamoring for information about how to write applications using this new Java platform for the server. And this book helps, continuing the tradition of The Java™ Tutorial, but this time for the J2EE platform. Like the original Tutorial,

this is an example-filled, easy-to-use entry point and quick reference for programming with the J2EE platform. And I’m sure, like the original tutorial team, Stephanie, Dale, Eric, Kim, and Beth all have stories to tell about the time they’ve spent working on the J2EE platform and bringing you this book. Just a note—Because the J2EE platform sits on top of the J2SE platform, you need to be comfortable writing programs for the J2SE platform before you can make full use of this book. If you’re not comfortable with the J2SE platform, go toThe Java™ Tutorial 4 and learn!

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D. R. Hofstadter - Gödel, Escher, Bach An Eternal Golden Braid pdf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:54:00 +0000

Douglas Hofstadter’s book is concerned directly with the nature of “maps” or links between formal systems. However, according to Hofstadter, the formal system that underlies all mental activity transcends the system that supports it. If life can grow out of the formal chemical substrate of the cell, if consciousness can emerge out of a formal system of firing neurons, then so too will computers

attain human intelligence. Gödel Escher and Bach is a wonderful exploration of fascinating ideas at the heart of cognitive science: meaning, reduction, recursion, and much more.

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The Compleat Strategyst (Complete Strategist) Being A Primer On The Theory Of Games Of Strategy PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0000

This entertaining text is essential for anyone interested in game theory. Only a basic understanding of arithmetic is needed to grasp the necessary aspects of strategy games for two, three, four, and more players that feature two or more sets of inimical interests and a limitless array of zero-sum payoffs.

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3-D Computer Graphics A Mathematical Introduction with OpenGL PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:51:00 +0000

This book is an introduction to 3-D computer graphics with particular emphasis on fundamentals and the mathematics underlying computer graphics. It includes descriptions of how to use the cross-platform Open-GL programming environment. It also includes
source code for a ray tracing software package. (Accompanying software is available freely from the book’s Web site.)

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Core Java Volume I Fundamentals 8th Edition pdf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:51:00 +0000

In late 1995,the Java programming language brute on to the Internet scene and gained instant celebrity status.The promise of Java technology was that t would become the universal glue that connects users with information, whether that information comes from web servers, databases, information providers or any other imaginable source.

Indeed, Java is in a unique position to fulfill this promise. It is an extremely solidly engineered language that has gained acceptance by all major vendors,except for Microsoft. Its built-in security and safety features are reassuring both to programmers and to the users of Java programs. Java even has built-in support that makes advanced programming tasks,such as network programming, database connectivity and multi-threading, straight forward.

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Introduction to Algorithms 3rd Edition PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:18:00 +0000

We hope that this textbook provides you with an enjoyable introduction to the field of algorithms. We have attempted to make every algorithm accessible and interesting. To help you when you encounter unfamiliar or difficult algorithms, we describe each one in a step-by-step manner.We also provide careful explanations of the mathematics needed to understand the analysis of the algorithms.

If you already have some familiarity with a topic, you will find the chapters organized so that you can skim introductory sections and proceed quickly to the more advanced material.

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Knuth - Art of Computer Progamming Volume 2 pdf

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:17:00 +0000

THE ALGORITHMS discussed in this book deal directly with numbers; yet I believe they are properly called semi-numerical, because they lie on the borderline between numeric and symbolic calculation. Each algorithm not only computes the desired answers to a problem, it also is intended to blend well with the internal operations
of a digital computer.

In many cases a person will not be able to appreciate the beauty of such an algorithm unless he or she also has some knowledge of a computer’s machine language; the efficiency of the corresponding machine program is a vital factor that cannot be divorced from the algorithm itself. The problem is to find the best ways to make computers deal with numbers, and this involves tactical as well as numerical considerations.

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Java Game Programming For Dummies PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:42:00 +0000

This book shows you the techniques that make games tick, and gives you dozens of working Java code examples. In addition, each example is backed up by detailed explanations that fully deconstruct the code so that you can see how everything works. You can start

from these working examples and customize them, use the parts to create entirely new games, or simply use them as a source of ideas for writing your own custom game code.

While this book does, where necessary, discuss a little theory, the real heart of the book is intended more like a hands-on auto shop class than a physics lecture. After all, understanding how a water pump works is a lot easier if you can hold one in your hand and see where it fits on a real car engine. Likewise, understanding game code is a lot easier if you can examine each part of the code in detail and see where it fits in the overall structure of a working program.

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250 Job Interview Questions You'll Most Likely be Asked

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:44:00 +0000

You can find the answers Most of the awaited Questions in a Job Interview...

Why do you want this job? Why should I hire you? Why do you want to leave your current job?

Do you have convincing answers ready for these important questions? Landing a good job is a competitive process and often the final decision is based on your performance at the interview. By following the advice of prominent career planning and

human resources expert Peter Veruki, you'll know you have the right answers at your job interview.

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201 Knockout Answers To Tough Interview Questions PDF

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:04:00 +0000

The job interview. It’s a constantly evolving environment. Just when candidates think they have figured it all out, they are exposed to competency-based interview questions (also known as behavioral-style interviews) that leave them clueless as to how to respond.

Competency-based interviews are quickly gaining popularity among hiring professionals as the most effective questioning strategy to identify and hire the right people. But what are competency-based interviews and how do these interviews work? Competency-based interviews are when interviewers focus on core competencies that are essential for success on the job. In addition, behavioral-style interview questions target the candidates’ accomplishments, which gives them an opportunity to showcase their successes.

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Cracking the Coding Interview, 4 Edition - 150 Programming Interview Questions and Solutions

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:39:00 +0000

We walked out of the hiring meeting frustrated, again Of the ten “passable” candidates we reviewed that day, none would receive offers Were we being too harsh, we wondered? I, in particular, was disappointed. We had rejected one of my candidates. A former student. One who I had referred. He had

a 3.73 GPA from the University of Washington, one of the best computer science schools in the world, and had done extensive work on open source projects He was energetic. He was creative. He worked hard. He was sharp. He was a true geek, in all the best ways.

To crack the coding interview, you need to prepare with real interview questions. You must practice on real problems, and learn their patterns. Cracking the Coding Interview is the result of my first-hand experience interviewing at top companies. It is the result of hundreds of conversations with candidates It is the result of the thousands of candidate- and interviewer- contributed questions. And it’s the result of seeing so many interview questions from so many firms Enclosed in this book are 150 of the best interview questions, selected from thousands of potential problems.

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