Wizard Zero


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An ancient ruin holds miraculous technology and a deadly secret. When a survey team unearths buildings on prospective mining planet, at first, it’s hailed as an archeological jackpot. But the ancient structures are more advanced than anyone’s seen. And the hedge against technology is a wizard. Cedric and Hiroko lead a team to study the mysterious underground facility from a lost age. And when they discover the alien caretaker, he’s none too happy that primitives have infested his home. Wizard Zero is the second book in the Black Ocean: Astral Prime series. It hearkens back to location-based space sci-fi classics like Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Astral Prime builds on the rich Black Ocean universe, introducing a colorful cast of characters for new and returning readers alike. Come along for the ride as a minor outpost in the middle of nowhere becomes a key point of interstellar conflict.




The Wizard's Bane


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Wizard's Bane is on the warpath. The seditious young centaurs have become a force to be reckoned with, slaughtering wizards and sowing dissent within the fey. When opposition threatens to thwart their plans, they abduct dragonlings to frame their enemies at the risk of causing a full scale dragon war. Jedediah is lost, thrusting his Guardian mantle onto his apprentices. Haunted by demons wearing Lanea's smile, Drake abandons Jordan in favor of drunken Cherry Coke oblivion. Desperate for Jedediah's help, Drake gambles all on a cross-country flight to enlist his mother's help only to fall prey to Wizard's Bane. Pre-teens desperate for protection besiege Jordan. Faced with needy adolescents and centaurs, Zero's dragon slayer and church ladies armed with holy water, Jordan struggles to keep everyone alive while scouring Jedediah's properties to find him. Can Jordan and Drake persevere with war on the horizon, or will the Wizard's Bane write victory songs in their blood?




The Wizard For All


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FUNNY, SAD, ENLIGHTENING--- THOUGHT PROVOKING INSIGHTS INTO AMERICAN HISTORY AND LIFE IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY-- NOT JUST ANOTHER JADED AMERICAN PYSCHE--- TAKE THE JOURNEY WITH TRAVIS N. TARKINGTON, A ROGUE DRONE KNOWN AS NINER, AND A CLONE NAMED ZEL AS THEY SEARCH FOR ANSWERS TO HOW HU-MANIMALS BECAME THE LEAST VALUED OF ALL SPECIES AND HOW THE ETERNALS CAME TO POWER. HE WEAVES A HUMOROUS YET DARK PICTURE OF THE FUTURE. "It was when I first read CS Lewis that I began to see that astute and watchful men were aware of this progressive movement during the ages in which they lived. Anyway, what Lewis was saying about his world in the 1940's was that socialism already waxed a sway over people. He talks about society being ignorant (willingly so) due to their attachment to the existing humanistic philosophies of his generation. Lewis wasn't the only writer to see this blackness creeping into the political agenda of men. Hundreds of writers throughout history knew of this sinister thread being woven into the mural of mankind. I had only found one small thread. I wanted to know how we got to the point where our own government killed us and called us Hu-manimals instead of people. It is so outrageous, so insane that I couldn't believe it myself, and how did you convince others of a plot even you could not believe? I needed proof. Of course the SG had sent these flying bird drones to kill off us remaining stragglers. The cowards had not come themselves. It was a numbing realization to know you were targeted for extinction. It struck me that reality had flipped flopped. It was hunting season in reverse. Blimy! This time the drone birds had the guns, and they were shooting first!" A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY, TRUTH, AND ONE THAT BY THE END BECOMES AS CLEAR AS A YELLOW BRICK ROAD-




Marvels


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Collects Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1-6. News photographer Phil Sheldon's back, with the man-on-the-street's perspective on the big events of the Marvel Universe, from the Avengers, the all-new X-Men and the Secret Wars to Dracula and the Werewolf By Night. But this time, Phil's world is going to be rocked not just by superheroes and super-villains -- but by something far more personal, as well.




Wizard and the Beauties I


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In a world enshrouded by mysterious magic and resplendent swordplay, an ordinary high school student, Wooly, inadvertently crosses over, setting the stage for his heart-stopping adventure in a fantastical world. This land, where magic and swords reign supreme, is home to formidable wizards, brave warriors, and enigmatic races surrounded by unknown dangers. Wooly, formerly an exceedingly ordinary student, finds himself in a world brimming with miracles after being struck by lightning out of the blue.In this realm, Wooly is preserved by chance by two peculiar old men who are, in truth, magicians of legendary status. Their use of the uncontrollable spell "Otherworld Thunder" accidentally summons Wooly from Earth into their world. Initially confounded and fearful in this entirely new world, Wooly's curiosity and adventurous spirit soon propel him to explore this uncharted land.Guided by the two illustrious magicians, Wooly commences his tutelage in the arcane arts. Through strenuous and disciplined training, he gradually exposes unexpected potential within himself. With his power increasing, Wooly embarks on a series of thrilling quests. He travels through different magical kingdoms, befriends a wide variety of allies, including ferocious beasts, loyal companions, and even ravishing leading ladies. Whether trekking through profound ancient forests or navigating perilous zones where magic is forbidden, Wooly leaves his mark everywhere he goes.His name becomes renowned across the world as he conquers dragons, subdues mighty magical beasts, and solves ancient, mysterious puzzles. Each challenge and trial shapes Wooly into an authentic magician, culminating in him being immortalized in history with the title "Mage King," cementing his legacy as a timeless legendary figure.As Wooly's strength and fame grow, he finds himself embroiled in a grand narrative that was destined from the outseta battle concerning the fate of this entire otherworldly realm. In this enduring battle, Wooly faces not only powerful enemies emerging from the shadows but also the task of unraveling the deepest secrets underlying the world itself.This story is about bravery, growth, friendship, and love, as well as a fantastical journey across time and space. How an ordinary high school student like Wooly commands the expanse of a world rife with magic and swords and forges an undying legend promises to be an exceptionally entrancing adventure for readers.




Pro Oracle Application Express


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Pro Oracle Application Express opens the "hood" of APEX and reveals the full power behind its easy-to-use GUI interface. This book shows you what you need to know to produce powerful, professionally polished applications: such as user-authentication models, approaches to layout and navigation, how to integrate Ajax, how to deal with localization issues like time zones and translations, how to customize the look and feel of an APEX web site, and more. The authors are well-qualified to write on APEX. John Scott is a hard-core APEX developer and his coauthor, Scott Spendolini, is one of the original creators of APEX.




The Wizard's Handbook


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Open the door to the School of Wizardry for an enchanting experience as you journey through the Grottos with magical instructors. You will travel through history with a shape-shifter, experience a Wiccan ceremony, discover a new astrology with a modern witch, explore the human body with a doctor who appears as a bird, and delve into the science of quantum thought with an eccentric professor. Learn how to perform magic with the headmaster, based on the knowledge acquired in the Grottos, and experience a personal revelation in the final ceremony. Then open the Crypt to explore other possibilities. Escape the trap of limited thinking. Learn the secrets of wizards and how to think out of the box to become more than you can be!




Out of Spite, Out of Mind


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When you discover the world is a computer program, and you figure out that by altering the code you can time travel and perform acts that seem like magic, what can possibly go wrong?Pretty much everything.Just ask Brit, who has jumped around in time with such abandon that she has to coexist with multiple versions of herself. Now, Brit the Elder finds that her memories don't match Brit the Younger's. And there's the small matter of a glitch that's making Brit the Elder's body fritz out. Brit the Elder's ex-boyfriend Phillip wants to help her, but he'll have to keep it secret from his current girlfriend, Brit the Younger, who can't stand her future self.Meanwhile, Martin is trying to protect Phillip from a relentless attacker he somehow hasn't noticed; Gwen is angry because Martin accidentally proposed to her; Gary tries to help the less fortunate, with predictably disastrous results; and an old nemesis might have to be the one to save them all.In Out of Spite, Out of Mind, our fearless wizards discover the biggest glitch in their world's program may well be themselves.




Programming ASP.NET 3.5


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With Programming ASP.NET 3.5, you'll quickly learn to create state-of-the-art applications using Microsoft's popular web development technology and Visual Studio 2008. This updated bestseller provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand information to help you use several .NET 3.5 technologies for faster development and better web application performance-including ASP.NET AJAX for interactive user interfaces, LINQ for data access, and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) for web services. Programming ASP.NET 3.5 includes examples and sample code that let you explore development with ASP.NET in more depth. With this book, you will: Learn about AJAX and ASP.NET server controls included with Visual Studio 2008 Discover how to use the DataSource and data-bound controls in ADO.NET Use the new LINQ API and learn how to make use of it within ASP.NET pages Create a uniform look and feel throughout your application with Master Pages Use navigation controls to build site maps, menus, and breadcrumbs quickly and easily Build and use various web services with WCF Detect errors during development and handle them in your production code Learn how to configure and deploy your website Written by Microsoft technology experts Jesse Liberty, Dan Hurwitz, and Dan Maharry, Programming ASP.NET 3.5 is the best book for learning how to build dynamic, interactive web applications using Microsoft's latest technologies.




Wraith


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After the towers fall on 9/11, Lieutenant Nick Baron and the rest of the 81st Fighter Squadron are desperate for action. But CENTCOM puts them on the sidelines, leaving the young Warthog pilots restless—and reckless. Then the unthinkable happens. During a high-risk training flight, a rookie wingman slams into the ground. In the darkness that follows, Nick wonders if he will ever learn to trust a wingman again—or even learn to trust himself. He will soon find out. Despite the black mark on his record, Nick’s application to the elite Stealth Wing is approved. A recruiter for a new covert team has taken note of Nick’s unique combination of skills. Suddenly Nick is swept into Operation Cerberus—a top secret mission that will take him from a harrowing flight over a black testing facility to a fight for his life on the Iraqi Dunes. “Hannibal brings together a terrific mix of real air technology with intrigue and nonstop action. A true suspenseful story that will keep you turning the pages until the exciting finale; it really is a great tale.”—Clive Cussler “Get out of the way, Nelson DeMille. Brad Thor—you’ve got competition!”—Raymond Benson “A feast for thriller lovers!”—Grant Blackwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Kill Switch INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF SHADOW CATCHER James R. Hannibal (Lt Col, USAF Reserve), author of Shadow Maker and Shadow Catcher, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy who has flown the A-10 Warthog, the MQ-1 Predator drone, and the top secret B-2 Stealth Bomber, totaling over a thousand combat and combat support hours. He regularly reviews terrorism-related nonfiction for the New York Journal of Books.