In the year 2019 survivors of the zombie apocalypse stumble across an abandoned government facility with evidence of scientific expierments being done in the 1970's with a virus named Lazarus, which can reanimate the dead into flesh eating zombies. Dr. Benjamin Huss, at the time a world wide expert on communication psychology, believed he could use American Sign Language to communicate with the undead. The government's ultimate goal was to use this research to create an army of undead soldiers. The following is an account of what the survivors found.....
Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.
Manual Washington® de terapéutica médica es una de las obras insignes más reconocidas de la literatura médica mundial. Su estilo clásico de listado con los conceptos más útiles vertidos en enunciados claros y concisos la ha convertido en una de las obras más utilizadas y referenciadas por estudiantes de medicina, médicos residentes y especialistas en todo el mundo. Con más de 1 millón de copias vendidas en todo el mundo y traducciones a más de 20 idiomas, esta 37.ª edición mantiene su misión inicial de proporcionar un apoyo clínico integral e incidir positivamente en la atención de los pacientes. En esta edición se ha revisado y actualizado el contenido en su totalidad, para reflejar los últimos avances en medicina basada en evidencia y tecnología dirigida al diagnóstico y tratamiento. Con un sólido enfoque en medicina interna, la obra proporciona una cobertura integral de los padecimientos de mayor prevalencia e incidencia en todas las especialidades y subespecialidades médicas, y en cada uno aborda principios generales, características clínicas y estrategia terapéutica, con fundamento en la evidencia más reciente. Además, la obra incluye contenido adicional sobre atención general de pacientes, como evaluación y manejo, pre y posoperatorios, tratamiento de afecciones agudas, trasplantes y medicina transfusional.
Posttraumatic Epilepsy: Basic and Clinical Aspects provides a synthesized resource on the recent basic and clinical science developments in the field of posttraumatic epilepsy. This book provides a clear understanding of the history of studies and epidemiology of posttraumatic epilepsy after head injury. The book also considers the neuropathology of posttraumatic epilepsy and clinical trials of antiepileptogenic agents evaluated after traumatic brain injury. The book covers the basic science of animal models of traumatic brain injury and the necessary and sufficient changes that must occur to generate epilepsy after head trauma. The authors explore potential mechanisms and novel therapeutic approaches to prevent posttraumatic epilepsy. The book is written for basic and clinical researchers in neuroscience as well as for clinicians treating patients with epilepsy.
The state of educational leadership, the preparedness and efficacy of today's school leaders, and the strengths and weaknesses of leadership preparation programs are all topics under continual scrutiny in both practice and research. What happens when schools and districts work together to bring out the best in school leaders and then harness those elements in "best practice" in both practice and research? Experts in school-university partnerships for leadership development, the authors seek to build a bridge between practice and theory by: illustrating what effective leadership looks like, how to cultivate it and sustain it, and how to center today's leadership preparation curriculum on effective leadership so that a higher percentage of future school leaders remain in education. This book includes: - field-tested tools, templates, and forms - school-university program leadership development tools that are research-based - strategies that can be used and applied in any leadership development endeavor - performance assessment tools and documentation - school leader voices and reflections throughout
In this unique collection, ongoing Red Sonja series writer Gail Simone hand-picked eleven of the fiercest, most talented, and most popular female writers from the worlds of comics, prose, games, and television, to help her tell the greatest legends in the She-Devil’s long history! A group of savage mercenaries hired to hunt and kill Sonja come across campfire tales of her at every turn... and Sonja does not like to be hunted. Tamora Pierce, Mercedes Lackey, Marjorie M. Liu, Nancy A. Collins, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Rhianna Pratchett, and many more tell fascinating bits of Sonja’s legend, with a wrap-around tale by Simone herself, and art by the likes of Phil Noto, Jim Calafiore, Jack Jadson, and others.Collects Legends of Red Sonja issues #1-5, the script to issue #1, concept art by Jack Jadson, and more!
Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark) has called upon some of today's finest creative talents — including Gail Simone, Steve Niles, Joe R. Lansdale, Devin Grayson, Stephen R. Bissette, and many more — to celebrate Vampirella's 45th Anniversary by crafting an anthology of twisted tales, bizarre bedtime stories, and fearsome fables in the tradition of the original Warren magazines, each featuring everyone's favorite sexy, kick-ass vampire-turned-monster hunter. And, boy, have they delivered! While exploring the Transylvanian castle she's recently inherited, Vampirella discovers a strange old book of "Feary Tales" that seems oddly familiar. Upon opening it, she is sucked inside its pages and lands in a weird alternate reality, where she is compelled by a disembodied voice calling itself 'The Storyteller' to live out each of the 'feary tales' if she ever hopes to return to reality.Collects the five-issue Vampirella: Feary Tales comic book series, with a complete cover gallery.
A collection of Urban Fantasy Short Stories from some of today's top Urban Fantasy Authors. ◆Hunter Blain - Preternatural Chronicles - The Happy-time Hitler Hunt◆Devin Hanson - Halfblood Legacy - The Last Friday - An Alex Ascher Short Story◆Justin Leslie - Max Abaddon - The Ghost and the Grave◆CT Phipps - Straight Outta Fangton - A Simple Job Is Never SimplePLUS BONUS MATERIALFrom the Back Cover.......Throughout time and space, stars align, wars are fought, and in some cases, paths are crossed. A dropped coin is picked up by another, neither person knowing its fate; a driver swerves, not paying attention, causing the course of others' lives to change; and in some cases, a game is played.There are many stories and paths that our own fate oftentimes crosses. One entity or action without any seeming connection can touch people not only in our worlds but those of others.This collection of short stories is one such instance. The characters in this collection, while all living in their own worlds, are somehow touched by an entity sharing the same purpose. To get a simple deed done. Or, is it that simple? Fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher, Ilona Andrews, Benedict Jacka, Kevin Hearne, Richard Kadrey, Shayne Silvers, Patricia Briggs, and BR Kingsolver will not want to pass this collection of short stories up
Learn the tools and techniques of game design using a project-based approach with Unreal Engine 4 and C++Key FeaturesKickstart your career or dive into a new hobby by exploring game design with UE4 and C++Learn the techniques needed to prototype and develop your own ideasReinforce your skills with project-based learning by building a series of games from scratchBook DescriptionGame development can be both a creatively fulfilling hobby and a full-time career path. It's also an exciting way to improve your C++ skills and apply them in engaging and challenging projects. Game Development Projects with Unreal Engine starts with the basic skills you'll need to get started as a game developer. The fundamentals of game design will be explained clearly and demonstrated practically with realistic exercises. You’ll then apply what you’ve learned with challenging activities. The book starts with an introduction to the Unreal Editor and key concepts such as actors, blueprints, animations, inheritance, and player input. You'll then move on to the first of three projects: building a dodgeball game. In this project, you'll explore line traces, collisions, projectiles, user interface, and sound effects, combining these concepts to showcase your new skills. You'll then move on to the second project; a side-scroller game, where you'll implement concepts including animation blending, enemy AI, spawning objects, and collectibles. The final project is an FPS game, where you will cover the key concepts behind creating a multiplayer environment. By the end of this Unreal Engine 4 game development book, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to get started on your own creative UE4 projects and bring your ideas to life.What you will learnCreate a fully-functional third-person character and enemiesBuild navigation with keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and touch controlsProgram logic and game mechanics with collision and particle effectsExplore AI for games with Blackboards and Behavior TreesBuild character animations with Animation Blueprints and MontagesTest your game for mobile devices using mobile previewAdd polish to your game with visual and sound effectsMaster the fundamentals of game UI design using a heads-up displayWho this book is forThis book is suitable for anyone who wants to get started using UE4 for game development. It will also be useful for anyone who has used Unreal Engine before and wants to consolidate, improve and apply their skills. To grasp the concepts explained in this book better, you must have prior knowledge of the basics of C++ and understand variables, functions, classes, polymorphism, and pointers. For full compatibility with the IDE used in this book, a Windows system is recommended.
Accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramovic exhibition at the Royal Academy from 23 September – 1 January 2024. Over the past half century, Marina Abramovic has earned worldwide acclaim as a pioneer of performance art. This handsome new book records the first UK exhibition to include works from her entire career. Re-performances of some of her best-known and most radical pieces appear alongside new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramovic’s original performances while reading the book. An essential purchase for all followers of Abramovic’s extraordinary 55-year career, this important publication brings expert voices into the debate that her groundbreaking art engenders. How far should an artist push herself in pursuit of her work? What role does the audience play in creating a performance? How can performance art outlive the moment in which it takes place?
Accompanying catalogue for the Marina Abramovic exhibition at the Royal Academy from 23 September – 4 January 2024. The exhibition travels to the Stedlijk in March 2024. Over the past half century, Marina Abramovic´ has earned worldwide acclaim as a pioneer of performance art. This handsome new book records the first UK exhibition to include works from her entire career. Re-performances of some of her best-known and most radical pieces appear alongside new and recent work. An augmented-reality app for iOS and Android enables readers to watch films of Abramovic´’s original performances while reading the book. An essential purchase for all followers of Abramovic’s extraordinary 55-year career, this important publication brings expert voices into the debate that her groundbreaking art engenders. How far should an artist push herself in pursuit of her work? What role does the audience play in creating a performance? How can performance art outlive the moment in which it takes place? Text in Dutch.
From the producers of America the Story of Us comes the epic tale of the rise of civilization. The 12-hour series spans the first flourishing of civilization in Mesopotamia through the discovery of America. Groundbreaking production techniques bring to life the greatest landmarks and milestones of human achievement. CGI rebuilds lost worlds; large scale reenactments replay critical battles; innovative use of interactive maps dynamically illustrates the key factors that gave rise to civilization across the globe. MANKIND: The Story of All of Us emphasizes the simultaneity of the human adventure — how ancient Egypt thrived while Stonehenge was being built; China was at its zenith while Europe was plunged into the Dark Ages. HISTORY captures the danger, action, struggle, heroism, and adrenaline of MANKIND: The Story of All of Us!
Jordan R Fischbach; Linnea Warren May; Katie Whipkey; Shoshana R Shelton; Christine Anne Vaughan; Devin Tierney; Kristin J Leuschner; Lisa S Meredith; Hilary J Peterson
To support development of Puerto Rico's short- and long-term recovery and resilience plan, experts conducted a comprehensive assessment of the commonwealth's challenges and the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes. They identified short- and longer-term needs for Puerto Rico to recover and to build resilience to future storms; economic, social, and environmental trends; and ongoing governance challenges. This report summarizes their work.
Urban stormwater management is a growing challenge in many U.S. cities, and climate change is expected to add to this challenge. RAND researchers apply simulation modeling and economic valuation to estimate the potential benefits and costs of a green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) system in Pittsburgh's Negley Run watershed. The authors evaluate a series of GSI investments and make recommendations for how local actors should proceed.
Megan McKernan; Ryan Consaul; Bradley Wilson; John Yurchak; Colin D Smith; Michael J D Vermeer; Geoffrey McGovern; Thomas Goughnour; Devin Tierney; Hansell Perez
The authors present lessons learned and observations from an effort to help inform future U.S. Marine Corps Joint Cyber Weapon program acquisition information requirements and educate Department of Defense Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) program planning efforts. Programs can better use the SWP by prioritizing the acquisition artifact schedule, ensuring stakeholder communication, tailoring artifacts to program needs, and resourcing the program effectively.
Aminatta Forna's personal history is an account of an African childhood - of an idyll which became a nightmare. As a child she witnessed the upheavals of post-colonial Africa, the bitterness of exile in Britain and the consequences of her dissident father's stand against tyranny.
Guardian Fiction Prize-winning and extraordinarily highly critically acclaimed, The Devil's Own Work is a subtle, compulsive hallucinatory tale of possession.
