Umbral Vol. 2


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THE PARANOID DARK FANTASY CONTINUES! Rascal has escaped the city -- and the clutches of the terrible Umbral shadow-creatures, disguised as humans! But danger also haunts the dark mist of the Bulaswode, and as betrayal prepares to stab her in the back, Rascal must choose whether to trust her friends...or an Umbral! Master worldbuilders ANTONY JOHNSTON (THE FUSE, Wasteland) and CHRISTOPHER MITTEN (Criminal Macabre, Wasteland) bring you a dark fantasy unlike anything you've seen before! Collects UMBRAL #7-12.




Umbral Calculus


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Geared toward upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, this elementary introduction to classical umbral calculus requires only an acquaintance with the basic notions of algebra and a bit of applied mathematics (such as differential equations) to help put the theory in mathematical perspective. The text focuses on classical umbral calculus, which dates back to the 1850s and continues to receive the attention of modern mathematicians. Subjects include Sheffer sequences and operators and their adjoints, with numerous examples of associated and other sequences. Related topics encompass the connection constants problem and duplication formulas, the Lagrange inversion formula, operational formulas, inverse relations, and binomial convolution. The final chapter offers a glimpse of the newer and less well-established forms of umbral calculus.




Modern Umbral Calculus


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This book presents a novel approach to umbral calculus, which uses only elementary linear algebra (matrix calculus) based on the observation that there is an isomorphism between Sheffer polynomials and Riordan matrices, and that Sheffer polynomials can be expressed in terms of determinants. Additionally, applications to linear interpolation and operator approximation theory are presented in many settings related to various families of polynomials.




Why We Sleep


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"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.




Deadpool & The Mercs For Money Vol. 2


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CollectsÿDeadpool & the Mercs for Money (2016B) #6-8, Deadpool Annual (2016) 1. The Mercs for Money are under new management, and now Domino is calling the shots! But that doesn't mean that Deadpool can't still have input - like, for instance, on the squad's uniforms! Yes! The Rainbow Deadpool Squad is back - new and improved! It's a kaleidoscope of colorful chaos! But imagine if Deadpool had formed a team in the 1980s, on Saturday morning TV. Prepare to discover the secret, unearthed, never-before-viewed pilot of...Deadpool and his Insufferable Pals! Featuring...wait, Iceman and Firestar? Something isn't right...




Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos


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"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." --H. P. LOVECRAFT, "Supernatural Horror in Literature" Howard Phillips Lovecraft forever changed the face of horror, fantasy, and science fiction with a remarkable series of stories as influential as the works of Poe, Tolkien, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. His chilling mythology established a gateway between the known universe and an ancient dimension of otherworldly terror, whose unspeakable denizens and monstrous landscapes--dread Cthulhu, Yog-Sothoth, the Plateau of Leng, the Mountains of Madness--have earned him a permanent place in the history of the macabre. In Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos, a pantheon of horror and fantasy's finest authors pay tribute to the master of the macabre with a collection of original stories set in the fearsome Lovecraft tradition: ¸ The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft: The slumbering monster-gods return to the world of mortals. ¸ Notebook Found in a Deserted House by Robert Bloch: A lone farmboy chronicles his last stand against a hungering backwoods evil. ¸ Cold Print by Ramsey Campbell: An avid reader of forbidden books finds a treasure trove of deadly volumes--available for a bloodcurdling price. ¸ The Freshman by Philip José Farmer: A student of the black arts receives an education in horror at notorious Miskatonic University. PLUS EIGHTEEN MORE SPINE-TINGLING TALES!




Crossing the Threshold of Hope


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A great international bestseller, the book in which, on the eve of the millennium, Pope John Paul II brings to an accessible level the profoundest theological concerns of our lives. He goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about the dignity of man; about pain, suffering, and evil; about eternal life and the meaning of salvation; about hope; about the relationship of Christianity to other faits and that of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith.With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is known, John Paul II speaks directly and forthrightly to all people. His message: Be not afraid!




Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Volume 2


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A year after an old hero’s soul was implanted in her dying body, Nia Liston turns six years old—an age that signals the beginning of her student life at Altoire Academy. Little does she know that what awaits her is a fateful encounter with fellow magivision stars Hildetaura Altoire and Reliared Silver—a meeting that leads to the girls holding their own school martial arts tournament?! If Nia’s hectic life as both student and magivision star wasn’t enough, she begins to hear rumors of an underground arena that she simply can’t ignore, especially not while her spirit still yearns for battle. Nothing will keep this Merciless Maiden down—not gangsters, not infamous adventurers, and certainly not her own attendant!




Book of Lairs for 5th Edition


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Fight the Monster in its Den... If You Dare! Book of Lairs brings you 24 great monster lairs for 5th Edition play of the world's greatest roleplaying game! Each of these exciting and unusual battlegrounds comes with a complete short adventure, including a hook, area hazards, tactics, and treasures. Stage your 5th Edition fights in unforgettable locations like: Alchemist's Guildhall Necromancer's Cistern Den of the Rotten Kings Lost Halls of Everforge Citadel of the Void Dragon Tomb of the Scorpion Prince Imperial Ghoul Outpost Umbral Vampire Lair Sky Stairs of Beldestan And 15 more! Designed by some of the top names in the RPG industry, Book of Lairs is sure to add an aura of wonder and mystery to your game! Book of Lairs uses standard monstesr as well as surprising new creatures from teh Tome of Beasts, and both monster books are required for maximum playability. A DM's version of each lair map is included with numbered locations. An additional digital map pack is available from Kobold Press for use with a projector or for online play




Abbott: 1973


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A WAR FOR THE SOUL OF DETROIT. Elena Abbott is one of Detroit’s toughest reporters—and after defeating the dark forces that murdered her husband, she’s focused on the most important election in the city’s history. But when someone uses dark magic to sabotage the campaign of the prospective first Black mayor of Detroit, it becomes clear to Abbott that the supernatural conspiracy in her city is even greater than she ever imagined. Now Abbott must exhaust all her abilities as a reporter and a supernatural savior to rescue Detroit—but at what cost to her own life?