Stephen Manes

Paul Andrews

Gates reveals the guiding genius behind the unparalleled success of the Microsoft Corporation-- the biggest and most profitable personal computer software company in history-- and exposes the intensely competitive tactics that help it dominate the desktops of America. Chairman and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is the most powerful person in the computer industry and the youngest self-made billionaire in history. His company's DOS and Windows programs are such universal standards that more than nine out of ten personal computers depend on Microsoft software. Under the "Microsoft Everywhere" rallying cry, Gates intends to expand his company's worldwide dominance to office equipment, communications, and home entertainment. Vivid and definitive, Gates details the behind the scenes history of the personal computer industry and its movers and shakers, from Apple to IBM, from Steve Jobs to Ross Perot. Uncovering the inside stories of the bitter battle for control of the expanding personal computing market, Gates is a bracing, comprehensive portrait of the industry, the company, and the man-- and what they mean for a future where software is everything.

How Microsoft's Mogul Reinvented an Industry--and Made Himself the Richest Man in America

Gates

In a nation never shy about elevating business tycoons to mythic stature, Bill Gates--the youngest self-made billionaire in history--remains unique. Gates reveals precisely how Bill Gates became the most influential person in the computer industry, and why he is idolized, hated, and feared.

Giovanna Ponte

Eduardo Almansa

Aristotle in the Historia animalium, (Book IV) gives one of the earliest descriptions of the anatomy of the cephalopod digestive tract, comparing it to that of other molluscs. From dissections of cuttlefish several key features of the cephalopod digestive tract were described: the beak (“teeth”) and radula (“tongue”), the passage of the oesophagus through the brain en route to the crop and stomach. The stomach is described as having spiral convolutions like a trumpet snail shell suggesting that the structure described is actually the caecum. The gut then turns anteriorly so that the anal opening is near the funnel leading a modern author to comment that they “defaecate on their heads” (Leroi, 2014). In the intervening two millennia research on the cephalopod digestive tract has been sporadic with much of the current knowledge arising from a series of studies in the 1950s to the 1970s by A.M. Bidder, E. Boucaud -Camou, R. Boucher-Rodoni and K. Mangold which established the basic mechanisms of digestion and absorption (e.g., Bidder, 1950; Boucaud-Camou et al., 1976). The last 10 years has seen a resurgence of research on the digestive tract stimulated by interest cephalopods (particularly Octopus vulgaris and Sepia officinalis) as candidate species for aquaculture and the potential impact of climate change on cephalopod ecology. Additionally, the inclusion of cephalopods in the European Union legislation regulating scientific research has necessitated improved understanding of dietary requirements and metabolism as well as the development of methods to monitor digestive tract function to ensure optimal care and welfare in the laboratory. Prompted by this resurgence of interest in the cephalopod digestive tract and an international workshop on the topic held in November 2015 we have collected a series of papers reflecting the current state-of-the art. The seventeen papers in this book combine original research publications and reviews covering a diversity of topics that are grouped under four main themes reflecting key topics in the physiology and ecology of the cephalopod digestive tract; feeding strategies, early life stages and aquaculture, anatomy and digestive physiology, care and welfare. This book provides a timely synthesis of ongoing research into the cephalopod digestive tract which we hope will stimulate further studies into this relatively neglected aspect of cephalopod biology. References Aristotle. The History of Animals, Book IV. Translated by D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson. Bidder, A. (1950). The digestive mechanisms of the European squids Loligo vulgaris, Loligo forbesii, Alloteuthis media and Allotuethis subulata. Q. J. Microscop. Sci. 91, 1-43. Boucaud-Camou, E., Boucher, Rodoni, R., and Mangold, K (1976). Digestive absorption in Octopus vulgaris (Cephalopoda: Octopoda). J.Zool.179, 261-271. Leroi, A.M. (2014). The Lagoon-How Aristotle Invented Science. Bloomsbury Circus, London.

The Digestive Tract of Cephalopods: at the Interface Between Physiology and Ecology

At a Big Band dance in 1945, Emma made a pivotal choice, defining the course of her life forever. Now tonight, destiny draws her back to the old Starlite Ballroom, as worn and aged as she is. Emma's given a chance to relive that fateful night and choose between two men once again. Can she make a different choice this time? Will she even dare? Many a couple met and fell in love in a Big Band ballroom. World War II was over, the GIs back home, and only their futures lay before them. If only you could return to that magical time. This short story is about the age old wish of 'what if.' What if we were given a chance to go back and do things differently?

The Starlite Ballroom

A Young Adult, Historical Thriller set Against the 1889 Johnstown Flood! A Forbidden Love, a Neglected Dam, a Doomed Valley Its 1889 and Johnstown Pennsylvania is booming - riding the wave of the Industrial Revolution. But for 18 year old Samuel Wulff, it's a grimy steel town with no escape from the mills. His one beacon is Abigail Walker, the pretty socialite he meets to steal kisses - and more. Theirs is a clandestine courtship though, as both their families vehemently disapprove. But a threat far worse than their secret lurks in the bustling valley - an aging dam just 14 miles upriver. Behind it lurks the swollen waters of Lake Conemaugh. The South Fork Fishing & Hunting Club own it all, but have done little to repair the dam. When torrential rains pour down on Memorial Day, it is only a matter of time before the dam surrenders and they are all Swept Away. A fateful tale of young lovers, tragic neglect, and a town doomed to extinction SWEPT AWAY unfolds the weekend of the horrific Johnstown Flood, America’s worst tragedy before 9/11. Told from two young teenagers, an immigrant boy, and the affluent girl he secretly courts. Through their eyes, we witness the tragedy unfold, from the torrential rains of Memorial Day 1889, to the aging South Fork Dam, to the unstoppable, all-consuming wave. Samuel and Abigail live unwittingly its path. Can they escape the rushing wave?

A Johnstown Flood Novella

SWEPT AWAY

Tim Rowland

MasterClass in Mathematics Education provides accessible links between theory and practice and encourages readers to reflect on their own understanding of their teaching context. Each chapter, written by an internationally respected authority, explores the key concepts within the selected area of the field, drawing directly on published research to encourage readers to reflect on the content, ideas and ongoing debates. Using international case studies, each chapter will encourage readers to think about ways that the teaching and learning of mathematics reflect different cultural traditions and expectations and enable them to evaluate effective strategies for their own contexts.

International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

MasterClass in Mathematics Education

How well do you know Christmas Music? Do you know who had a hit with 'White Christmas', and who sung 'Merry Xmas Everyone'? Test yourself, and your friend and family, in this great Christmas Music Quiz!

The Christmas Music Quiz Book

Recounts Microsoft's rise to success and virtual Internet takeover.

How Bill Gates and His Internet Idealists Transformed the Microsoft Empire

How the Web was Won

A Historical Mystery Thriller of a real life Monte Cristo! A Riveting Blend of Ken Follett & Alexandre Dumas Who is the Count of Saint-Germain? A mysterious, ageless adventurer who dabbles in alchemy, composes operas, and spies for kings. Throughout the 18th century, he always appears EXACTLY the same, a handsome & wealthy gentleman around 30 years of age. The Count is forever entwined in pivotal events -- from the doomed Scottish Rebellion to the bloody French Revolution, but always from the shadows ... He was Francis Rakoczi, last son of an exiled Hungarian prince. Falsely accused by the Italian Inquisition, he must surrender all; including his very identity, and Luciana, his only love. He searches the globe, from the Persia to the Himalayas, desperately seeking answers to a cryptic destiny. But those who betrayed him will not get off scot free. For time is now on his side, and the clock is ticking for his enemies! A Grand Adventure, written on the canvas of the globe with an hourglass lasting centuries. Rich in historic detail, The Man Who Would Not Die follows one of the most intriguing enigmas in history, the never-aging le Comte de Saint-Germain. From his early years as an exiled prince to his Marco Polo-like quest for answers. The past comes wonderfully alive through the eyes of one of histories greatest mysteries. What was his secret? Was he truly immortal?

A Novel of Count Saint-Germain

The Man Who Would Not Die

Spectra is the new digital magazine bringing you the best in new sci-fi, horror and fantasy short fiction, news and reviews. With four new stories from established writers and rising talent every issue, Spectra Magazine delivers the cutting edge of digital fiction direct to your favourite eBook platform. Spectra Magazine is the first science fiction, fantasy and horror short fiction publication dedicated to digital reading, delivering the best in genre-based literary entertainment. Each month, four brand new short stories are curated from award-winning genre writers and new talent alike, bringing you electrifying fiction in a host of different styles. We believe that sci-fi, fantasy and short fiction should dazzle and excite even the most seasoned reader, and we only select authors who are sure to blow your mind, ignite your imagination or turn your dreams into nightmares. Written and designed specifically for the e-book generation and e-reader technology, Spectra Magazine is essential for everyone with a passion for science fiction, fantasy, horror, or anyone looking for something fresh and exciting to bring their e-Reader to life. The future of short fiction is here.

Sci-fi, Fantasy and Horror Short Fiction

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Jimmy Fung

Amy Sanders

The Ultimate Diet Collection. Master The Teachings of these three books and you shall never have to worry about weight loss ever again! This Diet Collection contains Keto Diet For Beginners, Intermittent Fasting , Intermittent Fasting For Women and Ketogenic Diet For Women. In “Keto Diet for Beginners”, you will discover: ● What stands behind the mysterious “keto” in the diet’s name ● What to limit to 5% in your daily menu to achieve astounding results ● 11 tips to make following the keto diet easier than ever ● 4 simple ways to go keto for everyone ● 10 food groups that stand between you and success ● Delicious alternatives you can eat as much as you want to satisfy your cravings ● How to improve your health with nutritious supplements instead of empty pills ● 7 stunning health benefits from the keto diet In Intermittent Fasting for Women and Ketogenic Diet for Women, you will discover: ● How and why combining intermittent fasting and the keto diet makes for the ultimate, fool-proof weight loss method ● The best way to tackle your diet plan to ensure consistency, overcome plateaus, and achieve your goal weight ● Any roadblocks you may face during your diet, and how to push past them ● The #1 benefit of this diet combination that triumphs all the other methods available out there ● 15 keto-friendly recipes to use as inspiration for future meal planning, as well as to beat food boredom with ● The secret to how you can make this plan feel like second nature in your everyday life routine ● A fully outlined 30-day meal plan to help you jump-start your diet and get a feel for what foods you should be eating In Intermittent Fasting, you’ll discover: ● A step by step guide to getting your first fast started ● 6 different diet plans suited to your weight loss needs ● The myths of fasting, demystified ● The trick to find a diet you love, and stick to it! ● The perfect balance between exercise and fasting ● A summary of supplements, necessary or just another scam? ● The secret to fitness and weight loss that celebrities exploit And so much more. If you never wanna have to worry about looking too fat to go to the beach and having to lose weight ever again then this collection is for you!, just scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

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Do you love 5 Seconds of Summer, are you a fan of 5SOS, then you need these 50 Quick facts about the band! It’s a quick facts fix for fans!

50 Quick Facts about 5 Seconds of Summer

Do you love Dr Who? Are you a new fan of the show? This 50 Quick facts guide is ideal for both new and young fans who want an introduction to the show!

50 Quick Doctor Who Facts

An epic time travel love story full of startling revelations and dramatic twists and turns

The Visitor from the End of the World

Stop Sergio!

An action-packed swashbuckling epic adventure with romance and eyewitness accounts of the heroic battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, featuring Artemisia, princess, warlord and naval commander, and the sinister presence of Mardonius, a Darth Vader-like character, whose menacing shadow darkens two continents with the relentless pursuit of his own personal ambition. The Persian emperor invades Greece to punish the cities which have defied him.. All that stands between the Empire and world domination is a proud, independent and free people led by a bullying Spartan king and a bent small-city boss. Bran is the son of a Celtic chief. He is cursed to be a slave for the rest of his life. Corina is the daughter of a rich and important city official. Can their love survive the onslaught of imperial troops and overcome the social barriers between Citizen and Slave and Greek and Barbarian?

The Warrior

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Professor of Comparative Physiology St George's Hospital and Medical School Paul Andrews

An amusing and exciting tale of student life in Liverpool in the Swinging Sixties.Mark is a nervous student. He is ruled by an overwhelming, irrational fear of people – particularly girls – which shows itself in a bad stammer, and a terror of heights.Fiona is the girl of his dreams, but she is in a steady relationship with a lifelong boyfriend in Scotland. Mark realises he is never going to get anywhere in life or in love unless he undergoes a complete personality change. He is befriended by Bob, who has a passion for potholing (and free love), and a plan is hatched. If Mark can beat his fear of heights – an escapade down a cave or two should sort that one – maybe he can also overcome his fear of girls and win Fiona…So begins a whole series of madcap adventures, featuring a yacht race, horse riding, underground adventures in Yorkshire and Mendip caves, dances, parties and some wild and riotous student incidents, often involving too much alcohol and close shaves with the law.

Paul Andrews

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