Author: Robert G. Williscroft
Publisher: Fresh Ink Group
ISBN: 194786789X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Can you drop from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with just a hardshell wingsuit? Navy SEAL Derek “Tiger” Baily and his SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC) develop an experimental Gryphon hardshell wingsuit that can do just that. Eventually, when the presidential front-runner is seized by pirates for ransom, Baily’s 6-man SWIC team must hurtle around the world, staging critical re-entry for a rescue, challenged to solve life-or-death problems with only seconds to spare. Can they survive? Will they effect the rescue? Join Tiger Baily through all four adventures in sci-fi master Robert G. Williscroft’s Daedalus series, now collected for the first time as “The Daedalus Files: SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC)."
The Daedalus Files
Author: Robert G. Williscroft
Publisher: Fresh Ink Group
ISBN: 194786789X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Can you drop from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with just a hardshell wingsuit? Navy SEAL Derek “Tiger” Baily and his SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC) develop an experimental Gryphon hardshell wingsuit that can do just that. Eventually, when the presidential front-runner is seized by pirates for ransom, Baily’s 6-man SWIC team must hurtle around the world, staging critical re-entry for a rescue, challenged to solve life-or-death problems with only seconds to spare. Can they survive? Will they effect the rescue? Join Tiger Baily through all four adventures in sci-fi master Robert G. Williscroft’s Daedalus series, now collected for the first time as “The Daedalus Files: SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC)."
Publisher: Fresh Ink Group
ISBN: 194786789X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Can you drop from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with just a hardshell wingsuit? Navy SEAL Derek “Tiger” Baily and his SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC) develop an experimental Gryphon hardshell wingsuit that can do just that. Eventually, when the presidential front-runner is seized by pirates for ransom, Baily’s 6-man SWIC team must hurtle around the world, staging critical re-entry for a rescue, challenged to solve life-or-death problems with only seconds to spare. Can they survive? Will they effect the rescue? Join Tiger Baily through all four adventures in sci-fi master Robert G. Williscroft’s Daedalus series, now collected for the first time as “The Daedalus Files: SEALS Winged Insertion Command (SWIC)."
Daedalus
Author: Dave Stern
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 147110737X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel-Daedalus. Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach. But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III -- 'Trip' to his friends -- discovers a flaw in Daedalus's design. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist -- as charismatic as he is brilliant -- eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule...and as Trip watches in horror, explodes in a catastrophic matter/anti-matter reaction, killing all aboard. Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard the Enterprise. When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship -- and his shipmates. On the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalus one final time.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 147110737X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
October 5, 2140. After a half-dozen years of research and testing, Starfleet prepares to launch its first warp 5 vessel-Daedalus. Propelled by a radical new engine designed by Earth's most brilliant warp field theorist, Victor Brodesser, the new ship will at last put the stars within mankind's reach. But on the eve of her maiden voyage, a maintenance engineer, Ensign Charles Tucker III -- 'Trip' to his friends -- discovers a flaw in Daedalus's design. When he confronts Brodesser, the scientist -- as charismatic as he is brilliant -- eases Trip's concerns. The ship launches on schedule...and as Trip watches in horror, explodes in a catastrophic matter/anti-matter reaction, killing all aboard. Thirteen years pass. Still haunted by memories of that disaster, Trip now serves as chief engineer aboard the Enterprise. When a freak explosion cripples his vessel, leaving her helpless before a surprise attack, Trip is forced to abandon his ship -- and his shipmates. On the verge of mounting a desperate rescue attempt, however, a shocking turn of events forces him to confront the ghosts of Daedalus one final time.
Britain's X-traordinary Files
Author: David Clarke
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472904958
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
David Clarke opens The National Archives' own X Files to uncover the secret, official accounts behind legendary paranormal and extraordinary phenomena. From mediums employed by the police to help with psychic crime-busting to sea monster sightings reported to the Royal Navy, Britain's X-traordinary Files brings to light a range of secret documents created by military intelligence and government agencies who have investigated and even used extraordinary phenomena or powers in recent history. Each chapter is underpinned by original, official records held at The National Archives, which throw new light on many rumours and unsolved historical mysteries, including the Angels of Mons and other legends of the Great War plus a variety of strange phenomena reported both in the sea and in the air, from phantom helicopters to the great sea serpent of the Victorian era. The final chapter scrutinises official interest in the infamous Loch Ness Monster of Scotland and the 'Beast of Bodmin'. These accounts are supplemented with contextual material gathered from interviews and the author's own investigations, making truly eye-opening reading for anyone interested in the paranormal.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472904958
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
David Clarke opens The National Archives' own X Files to uncover the secret, official accounts behind legendary paranormal and extraordinary phenomena. From mediums employed by the police to help with psychic crime-busting to sea monster sightings reported to the Royal Navy, Britain's X-traordinary Files brings to light a range of secret documents created by military intelligence and government agencies who have investigated and even used extraordinary phenomena or powers in recent history. Each chapter is underpinned by original, official records held at The National Archives, which throw new light on many rumours and unsolved historical mysteries, including the Angels of Mons and other legends of the Great War plus a variety of strange phenomena reported both in the sea and in the air, from phantom helicopters to the great sea serpent of the Victorian era. The final chapter scrutinises official interest in the infamous Loch Ness Monster of Scotland and the 'Beast of Bodmin'. These accounts are supplemented with contextual material gathered from interviews and the author's own investigations, making truly eye-opening reading for anyone interested in the paranormal.
The Facts on File Companion to Classical Drama
Author: John E. Thorburn
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074984
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816074984
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 689
Book Description
Surveys important Greek and Roman authors, plays, characters, genres, historical figures and more.
Daedalus Squad
Author: Robert G. Williscroft
Publisher: Fresh Ink Group
ISBN: 1947867644
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Derek “Tiger” Baily and his SEAL Winged Insertion Command (SWIC) jump from orbit to test the enhanced Gryphon-10 MK 4 hardshell wingsuit for combat applications. Every contingency has been planned. The 6-man squadron believes it is fully prepared for hurtling around the world and staging critical re-entry, but challenged to innovate life-or-death solutions with only seconds to spare, Baily’s team might not survive intact. Fly with Tiger and the SWIC on a mission that surely will test the limits of their training in Robert G. Williscroft’s third installment following Daedalus and Daedalus LEO.
Publisher: Fresh Ink Group
ISBN: 1947867644
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Derek “Tiger” Baily and his SEAL Winged Insertion Command (SWIC) jump from orbit to test the enhanced Gryphon-10 MK 4 hardshell wingsuit for combat applications. Every contingency has been planned. The 6-man squadron believes it is fully prepared for hurtling around the world and staging critical re-entry, but challenged to innovate life-or-death solutions with only seconds to spare, Baily’s team might not survive intact. Fly with Tiger and the SWIC on a mission that surely will test the limits of their training in Robert G. Williscroft’s third installment following Daedalus and Daedalus LEO.
SeaWiFS Technical Report Series
Author: Robert A. Barnes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Light
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Light
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
Author: Martin H. Manser
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816048681
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 0816048681
Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
XML-Based Data Management and Multimedia Engineering - EDBT 2002 Workshops
Author: Akmal B. Chaudhri
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3540361286
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
This volume comprises papers from the following three workshops that were part of the complete program for the International Conference on Extending Database Technology (EDBT) held in Prague, Czech Republic, in March 2002: XML-Based Data Management (XMLDM) Second International Workshop on Multimedia Data and Document Engineering (MDDE) Young Researchers Workshop (YRWS) Together, the three workshops featured 48 high-quality papers selected from approximately 130 submissions. It was, therefore, difficult to decide on the papers that were to be accepted for presentation. We believe that the accepted papers substantially contribute to their particular fields of research. The workshops were an excellent basis for intense and highly fruitful discussions. The quality and quantity of papers show that the areas of interest for the workshops are highly active. A large number of excellent researchers are working in relevant fields producing research output that is not only of interest to other researchers but also for industry. The organizers and participants of the workshops were highly satisfied with the output. The high quality of the presenters and workshop participants contributed to the success of each workshop. The amazing environment of Prague and the location of the EDBT conference also contributed to the overall success. Last, but not least, our sincere thanks to the conference organizers – the organizing team was always willing to help and if there were things that did not work, assistance was quickly available.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3540361286
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 664
Book Description
This volume comprises papers from the following three workshops that were part of the complete program for the International Conference on Extending Database Technology (EDBT) held in Prague, Czech Republic, in March 2002: XML-Based Data Management (XMLDM) Second International Workshop on Multimedia Data and Document Engineering (MDDE) Young Researchers Workshop (YRWS) Together, the three workshops featured 48 high-quality papers selected from approximately 130 submissions. It was, therefore, difficult to decide on the papers that were to be accepted for presentation. We believe that the accepted papers substantially contribute to their particular fields of research. The workshops were an excellent basis for intense and highly fruitful discussions. The quality and quantity of papers show that the areas of interest for the workshops are highly active. A large number of excellent researchers are working in relevant fields producing research output that is not only of interest to other researchers but also for industry. The organizers and participants of the workshops were highly satisfied with the output. The high quality of the presenters and workshop participants contributed to the success of each workshop. The amazing environment of Prague and the location of the EDBT conference also contributed to the overall success. Last, but not least, our sincere thanks to the conference organizers – the organizing team was always willing to help and if there were things that did not work, assistance was quickly available.
Remote Sensing and Ecosystem Management
Author: Jerry D. Greer
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788148036
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788148036
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
A Cycle of Outrage
Author: James Burkhart Gilbert
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195056418
Category : Deviant behavior in mass media
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book contains 3120 commonly used Chinese characters, including all 2905 of those in the HSK curriculum for proficiency. The characters are presented in simplified, traditional, and variant forms, along with pinyin and English. The listing is alphabetized by the character's pinyin and tone order for easy look up, differentiation, and recognition. This indispensable guide will aid you in reading Chinese newspapers, magazines, books, menus, and signs.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195056418
Category : Deviant behavior in mass media
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This book contains 3120 commonly used Chinese characters, including all 2905 of those in the HSK curriculum for proficiency. The characters are presented in simplified, traditional, and variant forms, along with pinyin and English. The listing is alphabetized by the character's pinyin and tone order for easy look up, differentiation, and recognition. This indispensable guide will aid you in reading Chinese newspapers, magazines, books, menus, and signs.