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Synthia, her very name meant synthetic woman. While she would later become known as one of the longest duration denizens at Lady Heather's House, she was also one of the earliest true robots. As such, even in her relative primitive form, she was a toy for the rich and bored. Her unique Touch-Me interface...

Sometimes you go to the Zansasi Highway. Sometimes it comes to you. And when it comes to you, it can bring the most unexpected of adventures. Thus opens this tale of a mystical stretch of land that connects you, not with the rest of this universe, but with alternate realities that used...

From ancient mythology through modern film and television, the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea continues to fascinate through endless retellings. The tale of the beautiful statue women who comes to life to fill a place that no other woman can. Who hasn't wondered what it would be like to meet such...

To say that Ellie had a large bust would be like saying that the Sun is sort of warm. While she was much more than just her chest, it couldn't be ignored for long because it was her most defining characteristic. Set in the same universe as Still Life Barbara and Still Life Lyssa, this third excursion...

Come take a walk on the dark side in this suspenseful anthology of two stories and two short-shorts about adult toys that were maybe best left in their boxes. In Achiever you'll meet a very rich man who buys himself a sophisticated toy to abuse, only to discover that it has a hidden will of its own....

Im Dezember 1812 erschien das erste Märchenbuch der Gebrüder Grimm. 200 Jahre später fragte sich der Größenwahn Verlag, was wohl aus den Märchenfiguren geworden wäre, lebten sie noch heute. Daraus entstand die Idee, einen Wettbewerb auszuschreiben und auf die Suche nach neuen Märchen zu gehen....

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Zeolite scientists, whether they are working in synthesis, catalysis, characterization or application development, use the Atlas of Zeolite Framework Types as a reference. It describes the main features of all of the confirmed zeolite framework structures, and gives references to the relevant primary...

Risicomanagement is een instrument dat ondersteuning biedt bij projectmatig werken. In projecten lopen dingen vaak anders dan verwacht. Soms in gunstige zin, maar vaak ook niet. Dan gaat er kostbare tijd verloren met het blussen van brandjes tijd die beter kan worden besteed aan de voortgang van het...

This work addresses the basic principles, synthesis / fabrication and applications of smart materials, specifically shape memory materials Based on origin, the mechanisms of transformations vary in different shape memory materials and are discussed in different chapters under titles of shape...

miRNA and Cancer, Volume 135, the latest volume in the Advances in Cancer Research series, provides invaluable information on the exciting and fast-moving field of cancer research. This volume presents original reviews on research bridging oncology and gene expression, and includes specific chapters...

Much has been written about reintegration of ex-combatants in a traditional or conventional disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) programme. This volume examines reintegration of ex-combatants in a un-conventional DDR in which a cash-based scheme replaced a reintegration programme. It...

“Marriage is pure-pure as water, colorless water. The goal is… to keep the marriage pure and colorless, not to muddy the colorless water… with lies, bitterness, resentment…” Combining legal expertise and a Christian viewpoint, author Solon Philips argues the case that he calls “involuntary...

Presenting an Effective and Dynamic Technical Paper: A Guidebook for Novice and Experienced Speakers in a Multicultural World is intended for inexperienced speakers as well as those aspiring to improve their communication skills in making either formal or informal presentations on a technical subject. The...