From acclaimed mangaka Tsutomu Nihei, the creator and artist behind BLAME! and Knights of Sidonia, comes his newest Science Fiction epic.The artificial celestial body Aposimz measures 120,000 km in diameter.Most of its volume is its core space, which is covered by a superstructural shell.Fifty centuries ago, the people who lost the war against the core lost their right to reside legitimately on Aposimz, and were stranded on the frigid surface.They face rampant Frame Disease and aggressive automatons which appear frequently on the Ruins Level.Yet even so, somehow the people survive.
The first volume of a glorious two-volume, four-color graphic novel adaptation of Neil Gaimans No.1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning novel The Graveyard Book, adapted by P. Craig Russell and illustrated by an extraordinary team of renowned artists.
For many tabletop RPG players, the joy of an in-depth game is that anything can happen. Typical adventure modules include a map of the adventure's primary location, but every other location--whether it's a woodland clearing, a random apothecary or the d
When Commissario Guido Brunetti is visited by a young bureaucrat investigating the lack of official approval for the building of his apartment years earlier, his first reaction, like any other Venetian, is to think of whom he knows who might bring pressure to bear on the relevant government department. But when the bureaucrat rings Brunetti at work, clearly scared, and is then found dead after a fall from scaffolding, something is obviously going on that has implications greater than the fate of Brunetti's apartment ...
Pregnant with their child. Hunted for her life. Will Dareena and her mates finally break the dreaded curse? Or will they succumb to the dark forces closing in around them?
Beline Book Magnetkaitse on elegantne raamatu stiilis ümbris, mis pakub teie nutitelefonile täielikku kaitset. Valmistatud vastupidavatest ja meeldivatest materjalidest, kaitseb nii ekraani kui ka tagakülge kriimustuste, löökide ja mustuse eest. Klapp sulgub magnetiliselt, telefon on paindlikus silikoonraamis, mis hoiab seda kindlalt ja võimaldab juurdepääsu kõikidele nuppudele ja portidele. Korpus on õhuke ja ajatu disainiga, sobides nii igapäevaseks kui ka professionaalseks kasutamiseks.
Stolen from her homeland. Separated from her mates. Is there any hope for Dareena and her dragons? Or is their kingdom destined to fall?When Drystan and his brothers managed to drive their madness-stricken father from the throne,
Power, passion and a devastating fight for the crown - discover the gripping story of Oliver Cromwell's youngest daughter. Perfect for fans of Anne O'Brien, Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory 'A powerful and superbly researched historical novel' Andrew Taylor, author of The Last Protector 1657. The youngest daughter of Oliver Cromwell, eighteen-year-old Frances is finding her place at England's new centre of power. Following the turmoil of Civil War, a fragile sense of stability has returned to the country. Her father has risen to the unprecedented position of Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, and Frances has found herself transported from her humble childhood home to the sumptuous palaces of Hampton Court and Whitehall, where she dreams of romance. But after an assassination attempt on the Cromwell family, Frances realises the precarious danger of her position - and when her father is officially offered the crown, Frances' fate becomes a matter of diplomatic and dynastic importance. Trapped in the web of court intrigue, Frances must make a choice. Allow herself to be a political pawn, or use her new status to take control - of her own future, and of her country's... *** Readers are swept away by The Puritan Princess: 'There is much to enjoy in this evocation of a family whose lives are so upended by the convulsions of history' Antonia Senior, The Times 'Totally gripping... grab it now. There's a new Cromwell on the shelves!' Minoo Dinshaw, author of Outlandish Knight 'The Puritan Princess is a genuinely moving portrait of the tragedy of the Cromwells at the height of their power, and Miranda Malins handles the tumultuous drama of the last days of the Protectorate with incredible aplomb' S G MacLean, author of the Damian Seeker series 'A beautifully written and captivating true story of personal love and loss enacted against the backdrop of an England dominated by Frances' father, Oliver Cromwell. Deeply knowledgeable about the politics and desires and ideals of the time, Malins nevertheless inhabits her characters and brings them convincingly to life' James Evans, author of EMIGRANTS 'The extraordinary, revealing and moving relationship between Oliver Cromwell and his daughter Frances is brought to vivid life in this masterly historical novel' Paul Lay, author of Providence Lost 'Miranda Malins is a real and fresh new talent. This is beautifully written, exciting fiction from a writer in full command of the history' Suzannah Lipscomb 'A fine and compelling debut novel, giving a fresh slant on a period of British history still unfamiliar to many. Miranda Malins creates a cast of three-dimensional characters, vividly imagined against a deeply researched historical background. A joy to read' Rowan Williams 'This engaging novel brings one of the most momentous but least well known periods of English history vividly to life.' Carolyn Kirby, author of THE CONVICTION OF CORA BURNS 'Miranda Malins has offered us a thrilling debut novel, packed with expert scene-setting and juicy details, bringing to life her characters with aplomb and as a result allowing readers to revel in 17th century England's epicentre of power.' Prof Michael Scott, University of Warwick Autorid: Miranda Malins
THE LIFE-CHANGING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FROM INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR ALBERT ESPINOSA What is the yellow world? It is a way of seeing life differently. It is a world the colour of the sun; a world that makes you happy. It has no rules. It is in the pages of this book... Albert Espinosa has won several battles with death, which is why his stories are so full of life. He is powerful because he never gives up. His greatest hope is that after you have read this book, you will go off in search of your yellow world. 'Wonderful' Independent, Books of the Year 'A spiritual classic' Sunday Times 'A word-of-mouth sensation' Guardian 'Full of self-deprecating humour' The Times 'Extraordinary' Observer 'The book everyone's talking about' Mail on Sunday 'You make me smile' Elle Macpherson Autorid: Albert Espinosa
From visionary Silicon Valley entrepreneur Tom Siebel comes a penetrating examination of the new technologies that are disrupting business and government—and how organizations can harness them to transform into digital enterprises. The confluence of four technologies—elastic cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things —writes Siebel, is fundamentally changing how business and government will operate in the 21st century. Siebel masterfully guides readers through a fascinating discussion of the game-changing technologies driving digital transformation and provides a roadmap to seize them as a strategic opportunity. He shows how leading enterprises such as Enel, 3M, Royal Dutch Shell, the U.S. Department of Defense, and others are applying AI and IoT with stunning results. Digital Transformation is the guidebook every business and government leader needs to survive and thrive in the new digital age. Autorid: Thomas M. Siebel
With compelling stories and strategies, Talk Is Chief inspires leaders and aspiring leaders to treat their daily communication practices as seriously as their fiscal, operational, value creation, deal making, business transformation, and other executive responsibilities.Leaders today spend up to 90 percent of each day communicating to make good things happen in their organizations. They communicate with colleagues, customers, shareowners, creditors, regulators, advocates, and competitors. They influence culture, opportunity, risk-taking, and risk aversion. The stakes in this new communication environment are very high, driving home Winston Churchill&;s statement: &;The difference between mere management and leadership is communication.&; These days, leaders are likely to face adversity and career-testing situations. Crisis defines leaders and their organizations. But it does not have to take them down. Talk Is Chief provides sound advice, examples, and even a list of the &;Ten Commandments of Crisis Management&; so that leaders can either avoid crises or avert worst-case scenarios when confronted with an existential threat. Jack Modzelewski&;s vast years of experience working with numerous Fortune 500 companies as a communications consultant tells us that too many leaders undervalue and therefore underperform their vital communication responsibilities. They do so at their own disadvantage and sometimes peril in this age of heightened activism, transparency, disinformation, and disruption. Whether they recognize it or not, leaders are chief credibility officers, with organizational reputations often resting on their words and actions, especially in times of crisis. As a CEO quoted in the book said: &;Communication shouldn&;t be just another hat that a CEO wears. It should be at the core of everything you do.&; Leadership communication today&;the ability for leaders to be heard and clearly understood above the constant noise of the complicated worlds in which they must lead or govern&;is of the highest importance. It&;s proven that effective leadership communication inspires people to perform collectively better, leading to better outcomes. Which is why Talk Is Chief is a must-read for twenty-first-century leaders. Autorid: Jack Modzelewski
From the birth of the F4, the worlds most beautiful motorbike to the current Rush, this official book, created in close collaboration with the manufacturer, focuses on the last 25 years and more of the glorious MV Agusta marque. Featuring texts by Giorgio Sarti and a spectacular array of illustrations all drawn from the company archives, the book surveys the entire recent output of the firm from both the technical and stylistic points of view. You'll see more than 650 photographs, most of which were previously unpublished. The book covers it all, from the F3 to the Brutale, from the Dragster to the Rivale, arriving at the Turismo Veloce, Super Veloce and Rush families." An extensive historical introduction follows the systematic cataloguing of all the models, including the special series and the one-offs. Autorid: Giorgio Sarti
A fae with impossible magicAdara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she's a water fae who can't control her magic, making her not just useless, but downright dangerous at times.When a training mishap accidentally unleashes a hidden magic inside her, Adara suddenly finds herself on the run. The king wants to use her powers for nefarious reasons, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain her-including kidnapping and torturing Adara's own mother.A dragon awoken from slumberAs the last of his kind, Einar wants nothing to do with the kingdom of Ediria or its problems. The fae hunted his kind to extinction, and he harbors only hatred for them in his heart.But when a beautiful fae female awakens him from an enchanted slumber, Einar is reluctantly ensnared. And while he would rather die than submit to any fae, every fiber of his body screams to claim her as his own.A kingdom corrupted by darknessThe last thing Adara and Einar want to do is join forces, no matter how scorching the passion between them is. But a dark magic is sweeping through the land, rotting the kingdom from the inside out. And if the two cannot put aside the centuries-old feud between their races, they will lose everything they hold dear...If you like steamy, slow-burn romance, heart-pounding elemental duels, and unmatched world-building, then you'll love Promised in Fire.
Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis.But the power vacuum they have created is begging to be filled, and the three houses of Ediria are at each other's throats trying to claim it. Worse, the threat from the shadow creatures is far from ended-an even more diabolical villain has risen in Aolis's place, and she will stop at nothing in her plot to throw Ediria into chaos and drown the kingdom in its own blood.If Adara is to make things right, she must complete the coming of age ritual to unlock her powers so she can defeat the shadow creatures once and for all. But who can she rely on, when everyone seeks to use her as a pawn in their nefarious games? Even Einar seems to have his own agenda, and when it comes to matters of the heart, no one can be trusted...
Adara and Einar are at a crossroads. With no allies left in the fae realm, they only have one option left to unlock Adara's powers--the dragons who fled Ediria nearly twenty years ago.In order to find the dragons, Adara will have to travel to the heart of Mount Furian and access the portal they used to escape. And since Einar cannot cross the portal himself, she will have to travel to this dangerous new realm and convince the dragons to help her without her staunchest ally by her side.The last thing Einar wants is to send Adara through the portal, not when they are so close to completing the mating bond. But time is of the essence as Nox's dark power grows every day, and sacrifices must be made. If Adara does not stop Nox soon, the Mother of Shadows will unleash a terrible evil upon Ediria that even the Radiants cannot withstand. And Adara and Einar will lose not only each other, but everything they hold dear...
Three dragons. One woman. A dragon fantasy romance that will leave you breathless and begging for more...Dareena Sellis is a nobody. The orphaned daughter of a no-name farmer, she toils away as a serving girl at Hallowdale Inn, her only marriage prospects either shipping off to war, or pawing at her skirts with their grubby, gnarled hands.But fate takes a strange turn the day a dragon huntress comes to town. Suddenly, Dareena is swept off to Dragon's Keep, trading in her raggedy dresses for silken gowns, her closet-sized room for feather pillows and spacious gardens, and her miserable suitor for three very handsome, very virile dragon princes.For Dareena is not a nobody. She is the Dragon's Gift-the one woman chosen by the gods every century to bear children for the future king of Dragonfell.Despite her pre-ordained path, Dareena's fate is far from certain. The crown has not given birth to more than one son in nearly a thousand years, and the line of succession is far from clear. Neither of the princes are willing to cede Dareena to the other, and yet she must choose.For the enemy is knocking on Dragonfell's door, and Dareena's decision could either mean the kingdom's salvation? or annihilation?
A golden opportunity. A fiery companion. If she doesn't ride, the world may fall... Zara Kenrook has a nose for treasure and a knack for trouble. With her business strapped for cash, the ex-thief reluctantly accepts a job stealing a priceless artifact. But when she nabs the wrong precious object, she ends up bonded to a baby dragon for life... Forced into the rider's academy by the dragon rider she tried to rob, she trains by day and looks for a way to reclaim her destiny by night. But when she discovers that her original mission may involve magical objects and a dark purpose, Zara vows to battle a nefarious destiny. Can Zara and her dragon stop an evil power from destroying her world? Call of the Dragon is the first book in the Dragon Riders of Elantia fantasy series. If you like kick-butt heroines, snarky dialogue, and spunky fire-breathing sidekicks, then you'll love Jasmine Walt's action-packed adventure.
The Alphacool Aurora Acryl GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT Eisblock combines style with performance and extensive digital RGB lighting. With experience of over 16 years, Alphacool the ability to create GPU blocks that represent high quality and fantastic performance. This perfectly describes the Aurora Acryl GPX Eisblock More Performance! During the development of the EIsblock Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT graphic card GPU block, we wanted to further increase the performance. The first step was to move the cooler closer to the individual components by reducing the thermal pads to a thickness of 1 mm. Next, we reduced the thickness of the nickel-plated copper block. Instead of 7 mm, it is now only 5.5 mm thick. The water flow inside the cooler has also been optimized. All important components such as the voltage transformers and the memory are now significantly better and more effectively cooled by the water. All this ensures a significant increase in cooling performance. New Design! The Eisblock Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT cooler has been designed so that lighting is more important than the previous models. The addressable digital RGB LEDs are embedded directly into the cooling block and run along the entire cooling block. The effect is an illumination of the entire cooling block. No corner or edge remains unlit by the aRGB LEDs. The new design is more angular with all edges bevelled. This promotes better light diffusion in the water cooler due to the reflections on these bevels. In addition, they create various contours, which give the Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT Eisblock cooler its very own unique identity. Copper or Aluminium? Of course, Alphacool only uses copper for its water coolers. With the Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT Eisblock, the copper is nickel-plated. Compared to its predecessor models, Alphacool has improved the nickel plating even further, which has considerably increased the acid resistance. This means that the nickel should resist flaking. Why does Alphacool rely on copper instead of aluminium? Simply, copper has almost twice the thermal conductivity of aluminium and is therefore clearly the better material for water cooling. Is There Anything Else New? The Eisblock Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT also relies on the new patented stop fittings, which sit flush with the surface of the terminal. The Alphacool logo now sits in the corner on the top and is also fully illuminated. On the front of the terminal you can see the corresponding names of the compatible graphic card types. Of course, these are also fully illuminated by the digital LEDs. IN and OUT are now marked by small triangles. They are easily recognizable and fit perfectly into the entire aesthetics of the graphic card water cooler. The Alphacool Aurora GPX-A 6800XT/6900XT Acryl is a complete redevelopment of the previous Alphacool graphics card water coolers. No technical compromises were made, but the entire technical know-how flowed into the development and implementation. Note: - This article is delivered with a backplate Technical data: L x W x B: 260 x 142,5 x 24,5 mm Material cooler: Nickle plated copper Material top: Acryl Thickness cooling fins: 0,6 mm Threads: 4x G1/4“ Power connector Digital RGB: 3-Pin 5V (0,5A) Graphics Card Configurator: Click here! List of Compatibility: AMD graphic cards Compatibility list: - Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 XT SE, 16GB GDDR6, HDMI, 2x DP, USB-C (11304-01-20G) - Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6800 XT, 16GB GDDR6, HDMI, 3x DP (11304-02-20G) - Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 6900 XT, 16GB GDDR6, HDMI, 3x DP (11308-01-20G) Download manual PDF: Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Acryl GPX-A Radeon RX 6800XT/6900XT Nitro+ mit Backplate Download data sheet PDF: Alphacool Eisblock Aurora Acryl GPX-A Radeon RX 6800XT/6900XT Nitro+ mit Backplate
