Oil and gas engineers today use three main factors in deciding drilling fluids: cost, performance, and environmental impact, making water-based products a much more attractive option.Water-Based Chemi
This two-volume set of CCIS 391 and CCIS 392 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Information Computing and Applications, ICICA 2013, held in Singapore, in Au
This two-volume set of CCIS 391 and CCIS 392 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Information Computing and Applications, ICICA 2013, held in Singapore, in Au
These transactions publish research in computer-based methods of computational collective intelligence (CCI) and their applications in a wide range of fields such as the semantic web, social networks
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim Symposium on Image and Video Technology, PSIVT 2013, held in Guanajuato, Mexico in October/November 201
This volume constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Verified Software: Theories, Tools, and Experiments, VSTTE 2013, held in Menlo Park,
Junk to Gold is about one man’s journey from humble beginnings to unimaginable success. Willis Johnson, the founder of Copart [CPRT], offers up a personal and inspirational account of this journey to
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Current Trends in Theory and Practice of Computer Science, SOFSEM 2014, held in Novy Smokovec, Slovakia, in Janua
The experts of the International Working Group-Landau Network Centro Volta (IWG-LNCV) discuss aspects of cyber security and present possible methods of deterrence, defense and resilience against cyber
Andrew Johnston, an Australian wine writer, goes to Dubrovnik to prepare an article for his editor on the wines and wineries of southern Rh ne. He never realized how this trip will impact his life unt
Bright Hole Cosmos is an invitation to replace the Big Bang paradigm of a unique cosmic origin and expansion by a local multibang evolution and expansion from which a permanent cosmic recycling of all
Jacob, an American secret agent, and Carla, a Filipina, fall in love in Manila before the Japanese attack the Philippines. After Corregidor, they travel to Mindanao to join other Filipino-American gue
Jacob, an American secret agent, and Carla, a Filipina, fall in love in Manila before the Japanese attack the Philippines. After Corregidor, they travel to Mindanao to join other Filipino-American gue
Throughout the centuries there have been many wonderful stories told. Stories of gods, heroes, monsters and the individuals who have changed their own fates, and the story that is about to be told is
Throughout the centuries there have been many wonderful stories told. Stories of gods, heroes, monsters and the individuals who have changed their own fates, and the story that is about to be told is
The 13th Chapter – Unwrapped is a follow on to Boshoff’s first book titled The 13th Chapter. In this second book the author openly explains his interventions and how he came about to his conclusion fr
The second book to Boshoff's series of The 13th Chapters covers the most intricate details of how his interventions are closely tied into our history around the world and our religions. Giving a uniqu
Lorna Brown has been a spiritual teacher and workshop leader for over 35 years. Dragonfly Dialogues is a travelogue of a unique journey of spiritual awakening, sharing life from a perspective that con
The subject of the afterlife and ghosts is often deemed suspicious and related more to pseudo-religion, occultism or something equally distant from science as well as disturbing and ominous. Some peop
Gregory and his wife acquire a special school. Pius, Gregory’s twin, on hearing the news is riven with jealousy and seeks revenge. He blackmails Gregory. Gregory’s mental health deteriorates. As Gre
Gregory and his wife acquire a special school. Pius, Gregory’s twin, on hearing the news is riven with jealousy and seeks revenge. He blackmails Gregory. Gregory’s mental health deteriorates. As Gre
Pure, reading entertainment at its finest. With elements of courage, heroism, love and revenge in an imaginative world, readers young and old alike, will be amazed with how the author conceived this f
Eighteen-year-old Mark Matthews has adored Sandy Lewis ever since he can remember. Unfortunately, Mark, a gifted athlete, and Sandy, a genius with lofty goals, are first cousins caught in the web of f
A compelling phenomenal tale of life, love, war and magic on an epic scale. The sorceress and the summoner opens a completely new genre of fantasy and will have you hooked!
"Each day, I look forward to Jim's unique perspectives on life and its challenges. Without question, his sayings leave me pondering his points and always put a smile on my face. I enjoy reading parts
"Each day, I look forward to Jim's unique perspectives on life and its challenges. Without question, his sayings leave me pondering his points and always put a smile on my face. I enjoy reading parts
A collection of two ’tis-the-season stories, each a fun-filled adventure which informs, enlightens and entertains “children” readers of all ages ( i.e. 9 to 99). The stories are intended for children,
The only thing that denying or ignoring the truth does is to delay the inevitable. It will eventually come out."The end result is worth the hurt and struggle it takes to face the truth."Writing this b
The only thing that denying or ignoring the truth does is to delay the inevitable. It will eventually come out."The end result is worth the hurt and struggle it takes to face the truth."Writing this b
Well-intentioned people, such as Bono and John Lennon, have for years implored us to stop killing each other in much the same manner that family members have begged alcoholics to stop drinking. Perhap
Living Victoriously is a true experience, walking with Christ. It is the un-adulterated employment of God's word into my daily living. The truth is that God is real, all-powerful and all merciful. He
Well, how is your family? Do you come for a large family? In my story it does not matter the size of the family. The love and how much you value one another ...
This adventure centers around two leading characters: Rusty a 40-year-old opal miner, and Kate, a 60-year-old, tough-as-nails woman who raises sheep and cattle when she is not mining opal. This story
