Author: United States. Army. Office of the Chief of EngineersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1820
Book Description
Report
Author: United States. Army. Office of the Chief of EngineersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1820
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Supply Catalog
Author: United States. Veterans Administration. Office of Procurement and SupplyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
High Times, An Alien Paradise
Author: Mark Russell ViliborghiPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462803644
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
From author Mark Russell Viliborghi’s exceptionally vivid dream comes this fascinating work of fiction that takes you into the interesting place called High Times. As you delve deep into High Times, An Alien Paradise, you’ll find satisfaction, intrigue, romance, revelation, humor, mystery, good times, and insight into the future of humankind. Meet an ensemble of charming characters who will show you the beauty and delight of living and working in High Times. Follow Horn, who narrates this story, as he tells you of how he enjoys waking up everyday to work as a saxophone player in a band at High Times. So what makes High Times that interesting? It is an unusual restaurant-nightclub-bar-dance hall. High Times or HT, as fondly called by its employees, is not the typical place for entertainment and eating. It even has a romantic heated indoor-basement heart-shaped swimming pool. The founders of High Times has built HT mostly to get friends together, especially those who have common interests, in an environment of intimacy where the best of conversation, dance, music, and most of all, good warm feelings can be cultivated and expressed. But is this all there is to it – or is there some mystery and intrigue behind the façade of High Times? Find out in author Mark Russell Viliborghi’s High Times, An Alien Paradise Book Reviews A topsy-turvy psychedelic science-fiction tale—starring an eclectic array of beings, human and otherwise—based on an “exceptionally lucid dream” experienced by author Viliborghi. Viliborghi’s hero is Horn, a musician at a small nightclub called High Times. For Horn, “life is so exciting that [he] can’t wait to see what comes next.” He lives to play music, loves his band mates, is well paid and maintains a nice flat in a nearby post-war apartment building. “Actually,” he explains, “I have accidentally found myself in a million-dollar lifestyle without the responsibilities or stresses. We who work at [High Times] are all riding a train through Shangri-La. I hope it never ends, and I just knew life could be this good.” But not all is how it appears. As Horn soon discovers, there is a mysterious presence in the basement of the apartment complex. “The place gives me that funny feeling,” he says, “the one where you walk backwards out so that you don’t turn your back on whatever is there.” High Times is comprised of two narratives, each carefully intertwined by Viliborghi. The first is the more straightforward—Horn recruits a new female lead singer for his band, and promptly falls in love. The band plays gigs, and earns the respect of the community. Meanwhile, the author delves into the stories of the other denizens of the apartment complex, including a young couple named Jack and Jill. But the book is also a sci-fi adventure, and much of the book is concerned with Horn’s search for life in the basement. High Times appears to be a kind of portal, which connects the nightclub and the apartment complex to a powerful alien being. Viliborghi’s writing often falls flat, but his plotting is solid and the book moves from the early scenes to the surprising, exciting ending with a good deal of ballast. Extraterrestrial happenings make this an intriguing ride. -Kirkus Discoveries
The Great Wall of Money
Author: Eric HelleinerPublisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801454662
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
As an economic superpower, China has become an increasingly important player in the international monetary system. Its foreign exchange reserves are the largest in the world and its exchange rate policy has become a major subject of international economic diplomacy. The internationalization of the renminbi (RMB) raises critical questions in international policy circles: What kinds of power is China acquiring in international monetary relations? What are the priorities of the Chinese government? What explains its preferences? In The Great Wall of Money, a distinguished group of contributors addresses these questions from distinct perspectives, revealing the extent to which China’s choices, and global monetary affairs, will be shaped by internal political factors and affect world politics. The RMB is a likely competitor for the dollar in the next couple of decades; its emergence as an important international currency would have substantial effects on the balance of power between the United States and China. By illuminating the politics of China’s international monetary relations, this book provides a timely account of the global economy, the role of the renminbi in international relations, and the trajectory of China’s continuing ascendency in the coming decades.
Bulletin
Author: United States. Bureau of MinesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Behind the Berlin Wall
Author: Patrick MajorPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019924328X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
On 13 August 1961 eighteen million East Germans awoke to find themselves walled in by an edifice which was to become synonymous with the Cold War: the Berlin Wall. Patrick Major explores how the border closure affected ordinary East Germans, from workers and farmers to teenagers and even party members, 'caught out' by Sunday the Thirteenth.
STARFIRE
Author: Doggett's New York City Directory
Author: CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide
Author: Quentin DocterPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119096502
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
NOTE: The exam this book covered, CompTIA IT Fundamentals (Exam FCO-U51), was retired by CompTIA in 2019 and is no longer offered. For coverage of the current exam CompTIA IT Fundamentals+: Exam FCO-U61, please look for the latest edition of this guide: CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Study Guide: Exam FCO-U61 (9781119513124). Information Technology is not just about what applications you can use; it is about the systems you can support. The CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification is an introduction to the skills required to become a successful systems support professional, progressing onto more advanced certifications and career success. The Sybex CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide covers 100% of the exam objectives in clear and concise language and provides you authoritatively with all you need to know to succeed in the exam. Along with gaining preventative maintenance skills, you will also develop the tools to complete troubleshooting and fault resolution and resolve common issues experienced by the majority of computer systems. The exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by advanced end-users and entry-level IT professionals alike, including: Identifying and explaining computer components Setting up a workstation, including conducting software installations Establishing network connectivity Identifying compatibility issues and identifying and preventing security risks Managing the safety and preventative maintenance of computers Practical examples, exam highlights and review questions provide real-world applications and uses. The book includes Sybex's interactive online learning environment and test bank with an assessment test, chapter tests, flashcards, and a practice exam. Our study tools can help you prepare for taking the exam???and increase your chances of passing the exam the first time!
Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Author: United States. Patent and Trademark OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Patents
Languages : en
Pages : 876
Book Description