Fram Gage: The Holographic Man


Book Description

The final showdown has arrived for... The Holographic Man! After thwarting an attempt to destroy his relationship with his best friends Lanker, Bagger, and Tia, Fram Gage learns they can have something they all thought they’d lost. Their parents! But before they can reunite, The Holographic Man has other plans for them. He’s trapped them within the confines of a holographic world where their forgotten pasts are revealed. What they learn affects them in ways they never imagined possible. They must overcome adversity, heartbreaking revelations, and painful truths in their determination to put an end to the Holographic Man, escape, and ultimately find their parents. Will they succeed?




Fram Gage: The Three Adversaries


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A battle for friendship ensues between... The Three Adversaries! Three years after the tragedy in The Ability Chamber that left him in a coma, Fram Gage wakes up in Biality Orphanage. Not only has he changed physically, but his friends have changed in more ways than he can count. He wants life to return to normal. But a sudden accident in the orphanage ruins that hope and leaves him alone. On top of that, three people emerge with special abilities, and they want to capture him. Fram discovers these adversaries are the key to solving his problems. Using his Infnite ability, he’s determined to stop them and gain back those he lost. Desmond Shepherd continues the Fram Gage series as he explores issues of loyalty, regret, and trust all while entertaining with a fast paced story that all ages can enjoy.




Fram Gage - Limited Series Edition


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Every hero must accept his past... Every hero must protect those he loves... Without memories of his life before arriving at Biality Orphanage or competing in the holographic room called The Ability Chamber, Fram Gage is determined to uncover the secrets of his origin. Meanwhile... Someone or something at Biality Orphanage wants to use Fram's Infinite ability for their selfish purpose. Attempting to stop them will lead Fram down a path of discovery that might be more than he can handle. Will Fram be able to stop the menace and come to terms with what he learns about himself? This action-packed adventure will take you on a thrilling ride that will show how important friendship and family are for everyone. Includes three novels! The Infinite Ability The Three Adversaries The Holographic Man




Fram Gage: The Infinite Ability


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A competition of broken rules requires... The Infinite Ability! Fram Gage has lived at Biality Orphanage for six months, remembering nothing about his past before arriving there. the orphanage has provided for his needs, such as food, shelter, and even a couple of good friends. Fram also enjoys a chance to go inside The Ability Chamber: a room used for physical competitions that gives competitors the chance to try out Super Strength, Wall Climbing, and other abilities. Whether winning or losing, being in The Ability Chamber makes him feel like he is in control of his life and his present situation. Competitions in The Ability Chamber are usually safe. But when Fram, his close friends, and an outsider are called upon to race, rules within The Ability Chamber change. As the four children compete, their situation becomes dangerous, and only Fram has the ability to help them reach the end safely. Will he be able to protect them?




Something is Amiss on Planet Earth


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First came the meteor. Then came the murder. Leon Dweller's life is in shambles. His wife left him, he drinks too much, and his career as a private detective has met a dead end. Late one night, Leon witnesses a strange meteor. Unlike the usual passing spark in the sky, this one moves slowly, methodically, and finally disappears. He wonders what it could be. That same night, a gruesome murder happens in town. An unlikely person asks Leon to find the killer. Reluctantly obligated, he agrees to do it. Convinced that the meteor and the murder are connected, Leon's investigation leads him to unexpected answers. Solving the case is one matter. Learning the implications of his role in it could impact all of humanity is quite another. Will he be able to follow through on the consequences of what he discovers? Combining the suspense of a murder mystery and the intrigue of sci-fi with some humor for good measure, this novel by the author of Imaginary Me unveils a puzzle of a story that ends nowhere near where it begins.




To Laugh For


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From the author of Imaginary Me and SIAOPE comes a book that asks the question: What if there was a world without humor? Meet Jerry Stinson. He's an accountant. He has a roommate named Carl. Carl doesn't work. Jerry does. Until suddenly Jerry doesn't. Then Jerry discovers something unexpected. Unexpected with consequences. His brain tells him to say words that when spoken cause others to react in a never-before-seen way. It's something Jerry can't put a name to because his world has never experienced it before: humor, jokes, laughter. The words cause great joyfulness but also cause great harm. Now Jerry is worried. Does he share what he's discovered with others? Or keep it to himself? Bottle it up? Or pour it out? Whatever he decides will have a lasting impact on the future of his world. The latest book from Desmond Shepherd explores the importance of humor in society and emphasizes that we all have something in life to laugh for.




Basic Clinical Massage Therapy


Book Description

This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.




Operating System Concepts, 10e Abridged Print Companion


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The tenth edition of Operating System Concepts has been revised to keep it fresh and up-to-date with contemporary examples of how operating systems function, as well as enhanced interactive elements to improve learning and the student’s experience with the material. It combines instruction on concepts with real-world applications so that students can understand the practical usage of the content. End-of-chapter problems, exercises, review questions, and programming exercises help to further reinforce important concepts. New interactive self-assessment problems are provided throughout the text to help students monitor their level of understanding and progress. A Linux virtual machine (including C and Java source code and development tools) allows students to complete programming exercises that help them engage further with the material. The Print Companion includes all of the content found in a traditional text book, organized the way you would expect it, but without the problems.




Sexuality & Space


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"Both timely and well worth the time."-Thomas Keenan, Newsline. aia Award Winner & Oculus Bestseller.




Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry Passcode Only


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This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. A condensed, student-friendly version of Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, this text uses a laboratory perspective to provide you with the chemistry fundamentals you need to work in a real-world, clinical lab. Accurate chemical structures are included to explain the key chemical features of relevant molecules. Offering complete, accurate coverage of key topics in the field, it's everything that you expect from the Tietz name! More than 500 illustrations and easy-to-read tables help you understand and remember key concepts. Key words, learning objectives, and other student-friendly features reinforce important material. Chapter review questions are included in an appendix to test your knowledge. A two-color design makes it easier to read and easy to find important topics. In-depth, reader-friendly content is appropriate for MT/CLS and MLT/CLT students and may also be used by laboratory practitioners, pathology residents, and others. A new chapter on newborn screening discusses the basic principles, screening recommendations, inborn errors, methods, and interpretation of results. A comprehensive glossary provides easy-to-find definitions of key terms. An Evolve website provides regular updates of content, answers to review questions, and web links to related sites for further research and study.