Sarlak's Revenge
Sarlak's Revenge

Author: Calvin Locke

Publisher: Dreamworld Books

Published: 2012-03-21

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 0974992631

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Learning their special powers was only the beginning. Now they must use them. Book Two of the epic Dream Fighter series takes readers on an exciting journey through worlds dream-based and real. Six months have passed since the Dream Fighters discovered their secret powers. They succeeded in holding off the Gorgon attack. Now, they must fulfill their destiny and defeat Sarlak.Nothing ever goes as planned. They dream of an impossible battle, the group separated and facing defeat. Fear is Sarlak's greatest weapon. Will the Dream Fighters be able to join together and defeat Sarlak and their fears? They must train hard at the academy to develop their powers. Haley can fly, Jack can stop time. Braden will learn a hidden 'Higher Power' which might just save them all. But will it be enough? First their leader falls in battle. Then, they face betrayal and must fight one of their own. Sarlak's secret identity will be revealed. Faced with a tremendous Gorgon invasion and the loss of those they trusted, the Dream Fighters must join together in order to stop Sarlak once and for all. Filled with action and excitement, Book Two of the Dream Fighter Chronicles will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's a twist on the classic hero's tale, one both young and old will enjoy.

United They Stand
United They Stand

Author: Calvin Locke

Publisher: Calvin Locke

Published:

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13:

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The thrilling conclusion to the first Dream Fighter Chronicles trilogy...Children with special powers in the Dream World now realize powers aren't everything. Their academy is under attack. Their leader has fallen in battle. Two people they trusted have betrayed them. Still, the Dream Fighters hold on to hope. They will need more than that to win. With their mentor seemingly defeated, Danny faces Sarlak alone, a battle he will surely lose. Braden, Gabby, and Jillian have retreated to a safe place to train for the final confrontation. They were told this would come, that the Dream Fighters had to fight this last battle. Scattered, afraid, and near-defeated, they must press on. After Haley's revelation about her brother she must now make a decision no one should ever have to: fight her brother or lose everything. The Dream Fighters must pull together and face their enemies in order to save the academy and themselves. All their training will now be put to use in battle against Sarlak and the tremendous Gorgon army. Who will save the day? This stunning final chapter of the Sarlak Trilogy will reveal new friends, new powers, and bring back two heroes from the past in one huge, epic battle to save all the Dream Fighters love and believe in. Along the way, the they will learn the line between good and evil is not so easy to see on the battlefield.

The Dream Fighter Chronicles Book One: Discovery!
The Dream Fighter Chronicles Book One: Discovery!

Author: Calvin Locke

Publisher: Calvin Locke

Published: 2012-01-17

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 1469958686

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Read the book that started it all! An entertaining tale of adventure for the whole family. Five children discover they have special powers. They are destined to save the world with these gifts. First, they must learn how to use them. Five cousins fall asleep in their grandparents' basement and share a dream. In it, they have special powers. Haley can leap across the room, Braden can move objects with his mind, Jack moves at super speed, and Jillian can make anything she wants appear before her eyes. What they don't know is they come from a long line of legendary warriors, Dream Fighters, and it is now their turn to join the fight. Led by their uncle, they learn of a centuries old order of people with special abilities just like their own. In order to protect the real world, they must stop an invasion by the evil Sarlak and his army of Gorgons. With only their uncle, himself trapped in Jillian's doll, as a guide, they must master their newfound powers and stop this attack before it starts. Along the way, they will discover their specific powers and understand how to use them, as well as control their fear and learn to work together, even when they really don't want to. Only hours before they were just normal kids playing video games in the basement. Now they wield the same powers they used in those games, only there are no save points or restarts. This time, everything counts and there are no second chances. While trying to avoid sinister traps and magical trickery, they will fight off Sarlak's plan and somehow find a way to save the day. Whose power will lead them to victory? Which one of them will fall under Sarlak's spell? This first book in the Dream Fighter Chronicles tells the story of how it all began for these future heroes. Discovery! is an action-packed and entertaining adventure for children from 8 to 88, offering readers young and old a chance to imagine the endless possibilities in the dream world. Intended to read like a video game, it will capture the imagination of all readers, pulling them into its magical world and leaving them on the edge of their seat.

Robotics, AI and Criminal Law
Robotics, AI and Criminal Law

Author: Kamil Mamak

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-09-01

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1000937186

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This book offers a phenomenological perspective on the criminal law debate on robots. Today, robots are protected in some form by criminal law. A robot is a person’s property and is protected as property. This book presents the different rationale for protecting robots beyond the property justification based on the phenomenology of human-robot interactions. By focusing on robots that have bodies and act in the physical world in social contexts, the work provides an assessment of the issues that emerge from human interaction with robots, going beyond perspectives focused solely on artificial intelligence (AI). Here, a phenomenological approach does not replace ontological concerns, but complements them. The book addresses the following key areas: Regulation of robots and AI; Ethics of AI and robotics; and philosophy of criminal law. It will be of interest to researchers and academics working in the areas of Criminal Law, Technology and Law and Legal Philosophy.

Archaeology of Iran in the Historical Period
Archaeology of Iran in the Historical Period

Author: Kamal-Aldin Niknami

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-05-22

Total Pages: 379

ISBN-13: 303041776X

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This collection of twenty-eight essays presents an up-to-date survey of pre-Islamic Iran, from the earliest dynasty of Illam to the end of Sasanian empire, encompassing a rich diversity of peoples and cultures. Historically, Iran served as a bridge between the earlier Near Eastern cultures and the later classical world of the Mediterranean, and had a profound influence on political, military, economic, and cultural aspects of the ancient world. Written by international scholars and drawing mainly on the field of practical archaeology, which traditionally has shared little in the way of theories and methods, the book provides crucial pieces to the puzzle of the national identity of Iranian cultures from a historical perspective. Revealing the wealth and splendor of ancient Iranian society – its rich archaeological data and sophisticated artistic craftsmanship – most of which has never before been presented outside of Iran, this beautifully illustrated book presents a range of studies addressing specific aspects of Iranian archaeology to show why the artistic masterpieces of ancient Iranians rank among the finest ever produced. Together, the authors analyze how archaeology can inform us about our cultural past, and what remains to still be discovered in this important region.

Technological Innovation for Applied AI Systems
Technological Innovation for Applied AI Systems

Author: Luis M. Camarinha-Matos

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-30

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 3030782883

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2021, held in Costa de Caparica, Portugal, in July 2021.* The 34 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. The papers present selected results produced in engineering doctoral programs and focus on technological innovation for industry and service systems. Research results and ongoing work are presented, illustrated and discussed in the following areas: collaborative networks; smart manufacturing; cyber-physical systems and digital twins; intelligent decision making; smart energy management; communications and electronics; classification systems; smart healthcare systems; and medical devices. *The conference was held virtually. Chapters “Characteristics of Adaptable Control of Production Systems and the Role of Self-organization Towards Smart Manufacturing” and “Predictive Manufacturing: Enabling Technologies, Frameworks and Applications” are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Grimoire For The Apprentice Wizard
Grimoire For The Apprentice Wizard

Author: Oberon Zell-Ravenheart

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Published: 2004-02-04

Total Pages: 1062

ISBN-13: 1601639716

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Here is the book Merlin could have given a young Arthur . . . if only it had existed. Out of the millions of Harry Potter fans worldwide, there are tens of thousands who want to really do the magical things J.K. Rowling writes about. But would-be wizards must rely on information passed down from wizard elders. Is there a Hogwarts anywhere in the real world? A real Albus Dumbledore? Where is the book these aspiring wizards need? Luckily for all those fans, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, today’s foremost genuine wizard, has written the essential handbook. What’s more, he has gathered some of the greatest names in Wicca—including Ellen Evert Hopman, Raymond Buckland, Raven Grimassi, Patricia Telesco, Jesse Wolf Hardin, Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, and many more into a modern-day “Grey Council” to publish for the first time everything an aspiring wizard needs to know. Lurking within the pages of Grimoire for the Apperntice Wizard are: Biographies of famous wizards of history and legend Detailed descriptions of magickal tools and regalia (with full instructions for making them) Rites and rituals for special occasions A bestiary of mythical creatures The Laws of Magick Myths and stories of gods and heroes Lore and legends of the stars and constellations Instruction for performing amazing illusions, special effects, and many other wonders of the magical multiverse Praise forGrimoire for the Apprentice Wizard “I can’t think of a better, more qualified person to write a Handbook for Apprentice Wizards. Oberon is a Wizard.” —Raymond Bucklland, author of Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft “Oberon is not only extremely learned in the magickal arts but he communicates that knowledge with wit and charm.” —Fiona Horne, author of Witch: A Magickal Journey and star of Mad, Mad, Mad House

Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I
Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories Volume I

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Bantam Classics

Published: 2013-06-26

Total Pages: 1090

ISBN-13: 0307834409

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Since his first appearance in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Now, in two paperback volumes, Bantam presents all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Conan Doyle’s classic hero--a truly complete collection of Sherlock Holmes’s adventures in crime! Volume I includes the early novel A Study in Scarlet, which introduced the eccentric genius of Sherlock Holmes to the world. This baffling murder mystery, with the cryptic word Rache written in blood, first brought Holmes together with Dr. John Watson. Next, The Sign of Four presents Holmes’s famous “seven percent solution” and the strange puzzle of Mary Morstan in the quintessential locked-room mystery. Also included are Holmes’s feats of extraordinary detection in such famous cases as the chilling “ The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” the baffling riddle of “The Musgrave Ritual,” and the ingeniously plotted “The Five Orange Pips,” tales that bring to life a Victorian England of horse-drawn cabs, fogs, and the famous lodgings at 221B Baker Street, where Sherlock Holmes earned his undisputed reputation as the greatest fictional detective of all time.