Step into the shadowy corridors of NoSleep sensation Kyle Harrison's Very Dark Thoughts. A scientist analyzes audio from Mars that reveals mysterious screams. A young man takes a haunted plane flight. An unsettling life-sized doll hides a sinister secret. A man races against time to solve a series of twisted puzzles in a sadistic escape room. An arctic excavation unleashes an attack from an alternate dimension. A man seeks a supernatural wandering campfire in the woods. The tales in this collection serve as grim reminders that often the most terrifying horrors aren't waiting in the shadows but lurking within our own minds. Reader praise for the works of Kyle Harrison: "Perfect bedtime reading."-MRC "For the fans ... who like weird and wild, this anthology is sure to get your attention "-SD "A great collection of horror and suspense-based short stories."-J "These are the kind of horror stories I love to read. Short, but creepy as hell."-CM
This book is a collection of Kyles early works, based around his experiences at the time, and showing the emotions he could not understand or express during one of his difficult life trials.
Each and every day, first responders are thrown into situations most of us can barely comprehend. These brave souls are pushed to limits far beyond the average imagination, be it physically, emotionally or something...else...Like a police officer who arrives at a scene that defies all logic and reason...A firefighter who rushes into a house only to be met by the very flames of Hell...A paramedic who can't restart a heart...because the patient doesn't have one...A 9-1-1 call from beyond the grave...With 40 terrifying tales from 31 authors, join the heroic men and women of those professions and more as they attempt to rise above the darkness...and avoid having the last sounds they ever hear be...Sirens at Midnight
Two unlikely entrepreneurs reveal how a moment of inspiration etched on the back of a beer coaster turned into a successful business venture--one that began with a move to San Francisco and was initially funded with credit cards. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
Kyle, Texas, was founded in 1880 when settlers from the nearby established communities of Blanco and Mountain City purchased lots in the 200-acre township deeded to the International-Great Northern Railroad by David E. Moore and Fergus Kyle, who gave his name to the new city. Beneath a live oak tree, which still stands, lots for both businesses and residences that had been laid out by surveyor Martin Groos were sold at auction in October 1880. Within two years, the town had 500 residents, although it would not be incorporated until 1928. Around the time Kyle was founded, Col. R.J. Sledge brought German workers to his Pecan Springs Valley plantation east of Kyle, generating new customers for his mercantile store in town. Kyle has been the home of some famous people, including author Katherine Anne Porter, Boston Red Sox pitcher Tex Hughson, Rhodes Scholar Terrell Sledge, and Dean Edwin J. Kyle, namesake of Kyle Field at Texas A&M University.
A comprehensive treatment of the principles, mathematics, and statistics of image science In todays visually oriented society, images play an important role in conveying messages. From seismic imaging to satellite images to medical images, our modern society would be lost without images to enhance our understanding of our health, our culture, and our world. Foundations of Image Science presents a comprehensive treatment of the principles, mathematics, and statistics needed to understand and evaluate imaging systems. The book is the first to provide a thorough treatment of the continuous-to-discrete, or CD, model of digital imaging. Foundations of Image Science emphasizes the need for meaningful, objective assessment of image quality and presents the necessary tools for this purpose. Approaching the subject within a well-defined theoretical and physical context, this landmark text presents the mathematical underpinnings of image science at a level that is accessible to graduate students and practitioners working with imaging systems, as well as well-motivated undergraduate students. Destined to become a standard text in the field, Foundations of Image Science covers: *Mathematical Foundations: Examines the essential mathematical foundations of image science *Image FormationModels and Mechanisms: Presents a comprehensive and unified treatment of the mathematical and statistical principles of imaging, with an emphasis on digital imaging systems and the use of SVD methods *Image Quality: Provides a systematic exposition of the methodology for objective or task-based assessment of image quality *Applications: Presents detailed case studies of specific direct and indirect imaging systems and provides examples of how to apply the various mathematical tools covered in the book *Appendices: Covers the prerequisite material necessary for understanding the material in the main text, including matrix algebra, complex variables, and the basics of probability theory
Kyle Balzer; Dan Blumenthal; Hal Brands; James C Capretta; Zack Cooper; Giselle Donnelly; John G Ferrari; Rebecca Grant; Todd Harrison; Frederick W Kagan; James Mattis; Elaine McCusker; Kori Schake; Michael R Strain; Dustin Walker
In this edited volume, Mackenzie Eaglen brings together top foreign and defense policy voices in Washington to address the ever-growing resource-strategic mismatch evident in US defense policy. This project is designed to provide the administration with immediate and realistic solutions to bolster America's military and restore its flagging strategic and conventional deterrents.
Compiles dramaturgical essays with practical writing tips. In this encompassing and accessible introduction to dramaturgy, Felicia Hardison Londre promotes the dramaturgical essay as both an art form and as a method for improving creative writing skills. ""Words at Play: Creative Writing and Dramaturgy"" includes Londre's essays on plays produced at several regional professional theatre companies interspersed with instructive examples for writing more clearly, economically, and compellingly. Beginning with an introduction that outlines the purpose of the dramaturgical essay as well as its usefulness as a tool for teaching how to write for the theatre, Londre provides numerous examples of this specialized literary genre culled from program essays she has written for the Missouri Repertory Theatre, Nebraska Shakespeare Festival, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, American Heartland Theatre, and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. ""Words at Play: Creative Writing and Dramaturgy"" contains more than sixty complete essays and pertinent selections from twenty others. Drawing on personal and professional experiences as a teacher and dramaturg, Londre considers plays from timeless classics, including those of Shakespeare and Chekhov, to contemporary favorites and a few unusual and largely unknown pieces. A foreword by Royal Shakespeare Company associate artist Barry Kyle addresses the evolving role of the dramaturg in Britain and America. Dakin Williams, brother of playwright Tennessee Williams, provides an additional foreword.
Love makes people do stupid things for the right reasons.When Kyle gets kicked out of his pack, he's not surprised. Not only is he a tiger shifter living amongst wolves, but with his mother dead, the alpha has no reason to keep him. Kyle is also not surprised when his family decides to follow him. He needs to keep them safe, and he can only think of one way to do that.Take over his father's pride.Dennis's life is finally the way he wants it. With Alpha Carter gone and Gal in charge of the pride, Dennis was able to open his bakery and secure his future. He'll do pretty much anything to keep things that way.Maybe even give up on his mate.Kyle didn't expect to find another man sitting behind his father's desk, or to like that man. He certainly didn't expect Gal to let him go after he demanded the pride be handed over to him or for the alpha to try to get to know him.Dennis and Kyle will have to choose between the pride and their mate, and neither of them knows how to do so.
Kyle Malory, champion bull rider, falls on his butt in the ring, to be pulled to his feet by a rodeo clown with a beautiful face.He recognizes Anna Lawler, the local vet, who has moved back to Riverbend to take over the large-animal practice. Kyle has witnessed huge bulls and mean cowboys back down from the petite young woman.Kyle's fall injures him enough to take him out of the running for the season. The only fun he has convalescing is calling Anna to come an look after the animals-any animal-on the Malory ranch. He and Anna clash over everything, but Kyle can't seem to resist her.Anna worries about her growing attraction to Kyle, who has plenty of beautiful women throwing themselves at his feet.But when Kyle sends her a challenging bet, the forfeit being a night out with him, with the works, Anna isn't sure whether she hopes to win or lose ...
OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. The OS Explorer range now includes a digital version of the paper map, accessed through the OS smartphone app, OS Maps. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
Being a big brother is everything that Kyle dreamed of....or is it? Because he didn't just get one sibling, he got two. So, join Kyle on his amazing adventure in learning how to be the best big brother to his twin siblings.
Kyle & Corey Holley (15 and 12) live in Fairly Springs, a small southern beach town. Kyle is a budding engineer; Corey is impetuous, funny and sports-crazy. Like most brothers, they fight often, but they also solve crimes-like the rash of recent robberies around town. When Kyle and Corey investigate, they learn that in each robbery, the thieves stole a high-end desktop computer. Why? What are they looking for? And how soon till they find it? Other complications include Corey's wheelchair-bound math tutor, Kyle's after-school job in a local game store and a revolutionary new video game launching soon. Kyle and Corey: Brothers. Best Friends. Detectives. They don't go looking for trouble; it has them on speed dial
