A metà strada tra riflessione metafisica e pensiero geologico, l'autore argentino-statunitense Mike Wilson ci regala un romanzo di ispirazione western in cui una trama ridotta all'osso si accompagna a una lingua essenziale e ipnotica, invitandoci a mettere a confronto i tempi fugaci della nostra esistenza con quelli assai più estesi di un pianeta che non si cura delle gioie e dei patimenti umani, né ovviamente della nostra idea di cosa siano il bene e il male.

The end times come for the Wonders of Earth 2 in WORLD's END volume 2!

Racing against time to find out what really happened to Superman, the Wonders of Earth 2 find themselves deep beneath the earth in the clutches of Desaad and his twisted creations. Meanwhile the Avatars of all different realms come to the aid of Green Lantern to fend off the Furies of Apokolips but will their combined might be enough or should they have stayed in captivity? The line between friend and foe is extraordinarily thin in a series that will leave you breathless! Collects EARTH 2 WORLD'S END #12-26.

Collecting the new weekly series that spotlights the darker, alternate world version of the DC Universe, written by bestselling author Daniel H. Wilson.
You never know who will live and who will die in these stories taking place in an alternate version of the DC Universe, where Superman is the world's greatest villain and heroes like Batman, The Flash and others must fight for their very lives.

Collects #1-11.

Based on the author’s wide-ranging experience as a robot user, supplier and consultant, Implementation of Robot Systems will enable you to approach the use of robots in your plant or facility armed with the right knowledge base and awareness of critical factors to take into account. This book starts with the basics of typical applications and robot capabilities before covering all stages of successful robot integration. Potential problems and pitfalls are flagged and worked through so that you can learn from others’ mistakes and plan proactively with possible issues in mind. Taking in content from the author’s graduate level teaching of automation and robotics for engineering in business and his consultancy as part of a UK Government program to help companies advance their technologies and practices in the area, Implementation of Robot Systems blends technical information with critical financial and business considerations to help you stay ahead of the competition.

• Includes case studies of typical robot capabilities and use across a range of industries, with real-world installation examples and problems encountered
• Provides step-by-step coverage of the various stages required to achieve successful implementation, including system design, financial justification, working with suppliers and project management
• Offers no-nonsense advice on the pitfalls and issues to anticipate, along with guidance on how to avoid or resolve them for cost and time-effective solutions

Terry the Turtle just knows he's clever enough to fly—and he's going to show this to everyone who laughs at him

Terry the Turtle wants to fly and he doesn't like it when Polly the Chimp laughs at him! But when a parrot helps, things start to look good for Terry. Or do they?

This hardcover collection brings together the first two volumes of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel The Stuff of Legend (The Dark and the Jungle) in one beautiful 284 page edition. The book also contains never before printed character sketches and artwork by series artist and Russ Manning award nominee, Charles Paul Wilson III. New to this second edition is the Colonel's War Journal, which was previously only released in the Book 1: The Dark. As Allied forces fight the enemy on Europe's war-torn beaches, another battle begins in a child's bedroom in Brooklyn when the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark. The child's playthings, led by the toy soldier known as the Colonel, band together to stage a daring rescue. On their perilous mission they will confront the boy's bitter and forgotten toys, as well as betrayal in their own ranks. The Stuff of Legend is a haunting and ultimately redemptive tale of loyalty, camaraderie, and perseverance.

Unable to find their boy, the toys find themselves scattered across The Dark and tempted to abandon their search and return home.

Over the past decade, putting public services on-line has been a focus of huge policy and financial investments aimed at providing more joined-up service delivery. For some this is part of a transformation that is bringing about a new era of integrated digital government. For others digitalization means threats to privacy and security and a strengthening of bureaucracy.

In the UK and beyond, front-line service providers and citizens have been slow to take up digital services whilst major projects have floundered. This book takes a fresh look at this vital area for public policy and practice. Informed by over ten years of original research on the 'inside' of projects to put local services on-line, the authors combine cross-disciplinary insights to provide a new social informatics perspective on digital government.

Experiences in areas such as health and social care are used to illustrate the dangers of 'over-integration' when key decisions are left to system designers, as they seek to integrate information in centralized systems. The authors argue for a new 'architectural discourse' to change the way that systems are deployed, evolve, and are governed. 'They conclude that increased coordination of public services is better achieved through federated rather than integrated services. This recognizes the infrastructural nature of information systems and the essential role of co-production in the future evolution of digital government.

Continuing the saga of the New York Times Bestselling Graphic Novel! Following the tragic ending and shocking revelations of Stuff of Legend Volume 3: The Jester's Tale, Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable of defeating the Boogeyman forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman continues to manipulate all of the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible. Could the boy's loyal warriors be waging a war they can never truly win? Revelations concerning allies, new and old, will be unearthed in Stuff of Legend Volume 4: The Toy Collector.

Neither a how-to manual nor an academic treatise on pastoral ministry, this book of biblical exposition, pastoral confession, and gospel exultation directs pastors to their only justification: the finished work of Christ.

Designed with Excel gurus in mind, this handbook outlines how to create formulas that can be used to solve everyday problems with a series of data values that standard Excel formulas cannot or would be too arduous to attempt. Beginning with an introduction to array formulas, this manual examines topics such as how they differ from ordinary formulas, the benefits and drawbacks of their use, functions that can and cannot handle array calculations, and array constants and functions. Among the practical applications surveyed include how to extract data from tables and unique lists, how to get results that match any criteria, and how to utilize various methods for unique counts. This book contains 529 screen shots.

One of the grandest epics in the history of Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew - that's Bashful Benjamin J. Grimm, the Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing to you and me - is collected for the very first time! Choosing to remain on the Beyonder's Battleworld, Ben finds that while the planet may change, things are as hectic as ever for him! From duplicate 'Things' to showdowns with classic monsters, the Thing shows that he has the right stuff no matter what the odds! Ride along with Rocky Grimm, Space Ranger, in this second volume from his own fan-favorite series!

COLLECTING: THING (1983) 11-22, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 274

When the Boogeyman steals a boy from a child's room and takes him to the Dark, the child's toys band together in an attempt to rescue their fellow plaything.

Maxwell the teddy bear, Percy the piggy bank, and the other toys explore a dark closet area known as the Dark in search of their human master, the Boy, as they try to escape the Boogeyman and his forces and look for shelter in the wilds of the Jungle.

Using specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and drawing on the expertise of many highly-qualified practitioners, this superb book looks in detail at each discipline ? its history and philosophy, the basic etiquette, important warm-up exercises, the most popular techniques and some of the more advanced moves.

The year is 1944. As Allied forces fight the enemy on Europe's war-torn beaches, another battle begins in a child's bedroom in Brooklyn. When the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark, the child's playthings, led by the toy soldier known as the Colonel, band together to stage a daring rescue. On their perilous mission they will confront the boy's bitter and forgotten toys, as well as betrayal in their own ranks. Can they save the boy from the forces of evil, or will they all perish in the process? The Stuff of Legend is a haunting and ultimately redemptive tale of loyalty, camaraderie, and perseverance.

This edition includes a brand-new story featuring the Colonel's war journal, maps, sketches, and other original material!

Instrumental Jazz Arranging consists of a systematic presentation of the essential techniques and materials of jazz arranging. Authors Mike Tomaro and John Wilson draw upon 50+ years of combined teaching experience to bring you a book that addresses all of the basic needs for beginning arrangers. Topics include counterpoint/linear writing, jazz harmony, compositional techniques, and orchestration. All topics serve to address issues concerned with true arranging in great detail. The book may be used in both individual and classroom instructional situations. The accompanying CDs - 170 tracks in all! - include many of the examples in the book, plus templates for assignments formatted for Finale .

Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Larry Ellison started the high-flying tech company Oracle with $1,200 in 1977 and turned it into a billion-dollar Silicon Valley giant. If Bill Gates is the tech world's nerd king, Ellison is its Warren Beatty: racing yachts, buying jets, and romancing beautiful women. His rise to fame and fortune is a tale of entrepreneurial brilliance, ruthless tactics, and a constant stream of half-truths and outright fabrications for which the man and his company are notorious.

Investigative reporter Mike Wilson, with access to Ellison himself and more than 125 of his friends, enemies, and former Oracle employees, has created an eye-opening, utterly fascinating portrayal of a Silicon Valley success story ... filled with the stuff that dreams and cultural icons are made of.