Knight Moves

Author : Walter Jon Williams
Publisher : Walter Jon Williams
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780983740889

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Knight Moves by Walter Jon Williams Pdf

A Philip K Dick Award-nominated novel. Eight hundred years ago Doran Falkner gave humanity the stars, and he now lives with his regrets on a depopulated Earth among tumbledown ruins and ancient dreams brought to life by modern technology. But word now comes that alien life has been discovered on a distant world, life so strange and impossible that the revelation of its secrets could change everything. A disillusioned knight on the chessboard of the gods, Doran must confront his own lost promise, his lost love, and his lost humanity, to make the move that will revive the fortunes both of humans and aliens . . . "Knight Moves is an engrossing and evocative read, a tale of immortality and love and death rendered in a style that reminds me more than a little of the early Roger Zelazny. Williams’ people are intriguing and sympathetic, and his portrait of an Earth left transformed and empty by a humanity gone to the stars, where aliens dig among ancient ruins for old comic books while the creatures of legends stir and walk again, will linger in my memory for a long time. Williams is a writer to watch, and– more importantly– to read." –--George R.R. Martin, author of Game of Thrones "Knight Moves uses an unmatched cast of characters, human and otherwise, to tell an intriguing story." –-- Fred Saberhagen, author of the Book of Swords Trilogy

Author : Joel Rosenberg
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618245441

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Paladins II: Knight Moves by Joel Rosenberg Pdf

SHADOWS ACROSS THE EMPIRE. . . Every schoolboy knows the history: in the twelfth century, Mordred the Great defeated his father. King Arthur - known as "Arthur the Tyrant"¾and founded the Pendragon Empire. Now, half a millenium later, the Empire's flag flies over much of Europe, Asia, and the New World, ably defended by the knights of the Order of Crown, Shield, and Dragon, who carry swords, each containing the soul of someone of great power. These are no ordinary swords, for a single red sword can defeat an army or leave a city in flaming ruins. But now, as if manipulated by some unseen masterminds, supernatural menaces are threatening the empire. This time, even the knights and their swords of power may not be enough to hold back the forces of darkness. . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). ". . . the seafaring action is convincing and detailed, the characters are appealing. . . . [Readers] should be well satisfied with the promise of more tales to come." ¾Amazing Stories ". . . rousing . . . with derring do, fights, and high adventure The characters are likeable. . ." ¾Science Fiction Chronicle

Author : K J Knight
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781698700106

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Knight Moves by K J Knight Pdf

Knight Moves: The K J Knight Story recounts the fascinating tale of a miscreant young rock drummer growing up in the Motor City during the 1960s and 70s—a dynamic and defining period in rock and roll history. This is also the story of a teenage boy whose world is ripped apart and whose destiny is sealed through his father’s infidelity and the resulting dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As his home life crumbles, young K J immerses himself in his music. And against the backdrop of the madness of the music industry, this aspiring musician nomadically roams from one band to the next in search of a place in the rock-and-roll world. In this no-holds-barred account, author K J Knight describes his life and career, detailing his relentless acts of juvenile delinquency and his impact on the capricious nature of the music scene from Detroit to LA and back with many points in between. This candid, behind-the-scenes memoir could only have been written by a music insider, overflowing as it is with insight into America’s burgeoning rock culture. Knight chronicles his epic highs and shattering lows playing in countless bands. Eventually landing an envious gig with The Amboy Dukes and infamous guitar great Ted Nugent, K J gets a taste of the mythical life of a rock star, including rubbing shoulders with Motor City icons Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Iggy Pop. Knight’s passion for both his music and his family provide the emotional core for this searing autobiography, Knight Moves: The K J Knight Story.

Author : Виктор Шкловский
Publisher : Dalkey Archive Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1564783855

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Knight's Move by Виктор Шкловский Pdf

First published in 1923, Knight's Move is a collection of articles and short critical pieces that Viktor Shklovsky, no doubt the most original literary critic and theoretician of the twentieth century, wrote for the newspaper The Life of Art between 1919 and 1921. With his usual epigrammatic, acerbic wit and genius, Shklovsky pillories the bad writers, artists, and critics of his time, especially those who used art as a political or social tool. And at no time is Shklovsky better than when he insists with indignation and outrage that "Art has always been free of life. Its flag has never reflected the color of the flag that flies over the city fortress." As fresh and revolutionary today as they were when written nearly a century ago, these pieces promise to infuriate an English-speaking readership as much as the Russian one of the 1920s.

Author : David Greentree
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849086028

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Knight’s Move by David Greentree Pdf

On 25 May 1944, 800 men of the 500th SS Parachute Battalion descended on Drvar, a town behind enemy lines in north-western Bosnia. Their aim was to kill or capture Tito, the leader of the partisan movement in the region. The plan was to land the battalion by glider and parachute in two waves which would be relieved the next day by a ground assault. Tito knew an attack was imminent but dismissed the idea of an airborne assault. The attempt to eliminate Tito was a colossal failure. The elite battalion had been decimated, with only 200 men fit for duty the next day. Inter-agency rivalry between the Abwehr and the SS had meant that intelligence was not shared, a problem exacerbated by a failure to exploit HUMINT about Tito's precise location and the adoption of a plan that did not take into account these intelligence limitations.

Author : Jennifer Landsbert
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459243187

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Knight's Move by Jennifer Landsbert Pdf

A Husband Returned Wed as a young girl to Sir Guy of Abbascombe, Hester had never known true married life, for after a fight with his father, her lord husband had left for the Crusades. After several years, Hester assumed her husband was dead, and looked forward to a lifetime of managing the land and the people she loved. So she was shocked to her toes when Guy returned! There was no doubt he was a man in the prime of his life, fully intending to take back control of his domain—including his wife! But the question was—would she have him as her husband once more?

Author : Charles Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Knight (Chess)
ISBN : 0945470762

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Knight Moves by Charles Alexander Pdf

Author : Doug Lowe,Barry A. Burd
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781118051337

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Java All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies by Doug Lowe,Barry A. Burd Pdf

Eight minibooks comprising nearly 900 pages give developers the tips and techniques they need to get up and running on the new J2SE 6 (Java Standard Edition 6) and JDK 6 (Java Development Kit 6) This friendly, all-inclusive reference delivers the lowdown on Java language and syntax fundamentals as well as Java server-side programming, with explanations, reference information, and how-to instructions for both beginning and intermediate-to-advanced programmers Minibooks cover Java basics; programming basics; strings, arrays, and collections; programming techniques; Swing; Web programming; files and databases; and fun and games

Author : Terry Ilott
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135102678

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Budgets and Markets by Terry Ilott Pdf

Budgets and Markets highlights the decisions involved in budgeting and marketing European films. It looks at the origin, development, production, distribution, financing and profit of thirteen European films, including such critical and popular successes as Tacones Lejones (High Heels) by Pedro Almodovar; Oci Ciornie (Dark Eyes) by Nikita Mikhalkov; Peter's Friends by Keneth Branagh and La Discrete by Christian Vincent. Detailed financial data is reinforced by interviews with the producers of each film. The core of the analysis is based on the question 'Was this film made at the right price for the right market?'.

Author : Peter Mark Roget
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000106687

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Description of a Method of Moving the Knight Over Every Square of the Chess-board, Without Going Twice Over Any One, Commencing at Any Given Square, and Ending at Any Other Given Square of a Different Colour by Peter Mark Roget Pdf

Author : Yonghui Wu,Jiande Wang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781482215403

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Data Structure Practice by Yonghui Wu,Jiande Wang Pdf

Combining knowledge with strategies, Data Structure Practice for Collegiate Programming Contests and Education presents the first comprehensive book on data structure in programming contests. This book is designed for training collegiate programming contest teams in the nuances of data structure and for helping college students in computer-related

Author : Alex Irvine
Publisher : Titan Books (US, CA)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781783292516

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Batman: Arkham Knight - The Riddler's Gambit by Alex Irvine Pdf

THE OFFICIAL PREQUEL TO THE MOST EAGERLY AWAITED GAME OF 2015 -- BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! The Joker's death has left a void in the Gotham City underworld--a void the Riddler seeks to fill in the deadliest way possible. Creating a path of death and destruction, the criminal mastermind places Batman and Robin in an unwinnable scenario, with the clock ticking down the moments to disaster. TM & (c) DC Comics. (s15)

Author : Daniel Zingaro
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781718503236

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Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition by Daniel Zingaro Pdf

Get in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!) Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming. UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS: Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge. REAL-WORLD, COMPETITION-PROVEN CODE EXAMPLES: The programs and challenges in this book aren’t just theoretical—they’re drawn from real programming competitions. Train with problems that have tested and honed the skills of coders around the world. GET INTERVIEW-READY: Prepare yourself for coding interviews with practice exercises that help you think algorithmically, weigh different solutions, and implement the best choices efficiently. WRITTEN IN C, USEFUL ACROSS LANGUAGES: The code examples are written in C and designed for clarity and accessibility to those familiar with languages like C++, Java, or Python. If you need help with the C code, no problem: We’ve got recommended reading, too. Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.

Author : David Greentree
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780964614

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Knight’s Move by David Greentree Pdf

On 25 May 1944, 800 men of the 500th SS Parachute Battalion descended on Drvar, a town behind enemy lines in north-western Bosnia. Their aim was to kill or capture Tito, the leader of the partisan movement in the region. The plan was to land the battalion by glider and parachute in two waves which would be relieved the next day by a ground assault. Tito knew an attack was imminent but dismissed the idea of an airborne assault. The attempt to eliminate Tito was a colossal failure. The elite battalion had been decimated, with only 200 men fit for duty the next day. Inter-agency rivalry between the Abwehr and the SS had meant that intelligence was not shared, a problem exacerbated by a failure to exploit HUMINT about Tito's precise location and the adoption of a plan that did not take into account these intelligence limitations.

Author : Daniel Zingaro
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781718500808

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Algorithmic Thinking by Daniel Zingaro Pdf

A hands-on, problem-based introduction to building algorithms and data structures to solve problems with a computer. Algorithmic Thinking will teach you how to solve challenging programming problems and design your own algorithms. Daniel Zingaro, a master teacher, draws his examples from world-class programming competitions like USACO and IOI. You'll learn how to classify problems, choose data structures, and identify appropriate algorithms. You'll also learn how your choice of data structure, whether a hash table, heap, or tree, can affect runtime and speed up your algorithms; and how to adopt powerful strategies like recursion, dynamic programming, and binary search to solve challenging problems. Line-by-line breakdowns of the code will teach you how to use algorithms and data structures like: The breadth-first search algorithm to find the optimal way to play a board game or find the best way to translate a book Dijkstra's algorithm to determine how many mice can exit a maze or the number of fastest routes between two locations The union-find data structure to answer questions about connections in a social network or determine who are friends or enemies The heap data structure to determine the amount of money given away in a promotion The hash-table data structure to determine whether snowflakes are unique or identify compound words in a dictionary NOTE: Each problem in this book is available on a programming-judge website. You'll find the site's URL and problem ID in the description. What's better than a free correctness check?