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Kobayashi Maru

Author : Michael A. Martin,Andy Mangels
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439101742

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Kobayashi Maru by Michael A. Martin,Andy Mangels Pdf

To protect the cargo ships essential to the continuing existence of the fledgling Coalition of Planets, the captains of the United Earth's Starfleet are ordered to interstellar picket duty, with little more to do than ask "Who goes there?" into the darkness of space. Captain Jonathan Archer of the Enterprise™ seethes with frustration, wondering if anyone else can see what he sees. A secret, closed, militaristic society, convinced that their survival hangs by a thread, who view their neighbors as a threat to their very existence -- the Spartans of ancient Greece, the Russians of the old Soviet Union, the Koreans under Kim Il-sung -- with only one goal: attain ultimate power, no matter the cost. The little-known, never-seen Romulans seem to live by these same principles. The captain realizes that the bond between the signers of the Coalition charter is fragile and likely to snap if pushed. But he knows that the Romulans are hostile, and he believes they are the force behind the cargo ship attacks. If asked, Archer can offer no proof without endangering his friend's life. To whom does he owe his loyalty: his friend, his world, the Coalition? And by choosing one, does he not risk losing all of them? What is the solution to a no-win scenario?

The Art of Leadership

Author : Michael Lopp
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781492045649

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The Art of Leadership by Michael Lopp Pdf

Many people think leadership is a higher calling that resides exclusively with a select few who practice and preach big, complex leadership philosophies. But as this practical book reveals, what’s most important for leadership is principled consistency. Time and again, small things done well build trust and respect within a team. Using stories from his time at Netscape, Apple, and Slack, Michael Lopp presents a series of small but compelling practices to help you build leadership skills. You’ll learn how to create teams that are highly productive, highly respected, and highly trusted. Lopp has been speaking and writing about this topic for over a decade and now maintains a Slack leadership channel with over 13,000 members. The essays in this book examine the practical skills Lopp learned from exceptional leaders—as a manager at Netscape, a senior manager and director at Apple, and an executive at Slack. You’ll learn how to apply these lessons to your own experience.

Dreadnought!

Author : Diane Carey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743419802

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Dreadnought! by Diane Carey Pdf

Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise™ match wits with fanatics within the Federation itself as they attempt to stop the commander of a new super-weapon, a dreadnought, from provoking a war with the Klingons. Star Empire is the Federation's most powerful new weapon—a dreadnought, first in a class of super-starships— capable of outgunning a dozen Klingon cruisers, or subduing a galaxy. On the eve of her maiden voyage, Star Empire is stolen by terrorists who demand a rendezvous with the Starship Enterprise™—and with Lieutenant Piper, stationed aboard Kirk's ship on her first training cruise. Now Piper must discover why her friends from Starfleet are among the terrorists...and why they insist the ship was stolen not to attack the Federation—but to save it!

Star Trek, Vol. 9: The Q Gambit

Author : Mike Johnson
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-29
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781623027490

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Star Trek, Vol. 9: The Q Gambit by Mike Johnson Pdf

The crew of the new Star Trek film franchise encounters the classic villain Q for the first time in this galaxy-spanning adventure developed in association with screenwriter/producer Roberto Orci! The mischievous Q sends James T. Kirk on a quest that will see the Enterprise joining forces with familiar faces from Star Trek lore. Collects issues #35-40.

The Kobayashi Maru

Author : Julia Ecklar
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780743419987

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The Kobayashi Maru by Julia Ecklar Pdf

A freak shuttlecraft accident -- and suddenly Captain Kirk and most of his senior officers find themselves adrift in space, with no hope of rescue, no hope of repairing their craft, or restoring communications -- with nothing, in short but time on their hands. Time enough for each to tell the story of the Kobayashi Maru -- the Starfleet Academy test given to command cadets. Nominally a tactical exercise, the Kobayashi Maru is in fact a test of character revealed in the choices each man makes -- and does not make. Discover now how Starfleet Cadets Kirk, Chekov, Scotty, and Sulu each faced the Kobayashi Maru...and became in turn Starfleet officers.

And the Geek Shall Inherit the Earth

Author : Carljoe Javier
Publisher : Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9789719922209

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And the Geek Shall Inherit the Earth by Carljoe Javier Pdf

In And the Geek Shall Inherit the Earth, Carl Javier writes funny essays about being a geek, interviewing girls for men's mags, pondering the nuances of a pee-lemma (if you don't know what that is, you'll see in the book), teaching at an all-girls school, joining a reality show, and many other topics. Packed with insights as well as punchlines, the book is a fun and entertaining read for geeks and non-geeks alike.

The Good That Men Do

Author : Andy Mangels,Michael A. Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416551157

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The Good That Men Do by Andy Mangels,Michael A. Martin Pdf

Pax Galactica. Enemies become allies. Old secrets are at last revealed. Long-held beliefs and widely accepted truths are challenged. Man turns to leisurely pursuits. In this golden age, two old friends are drawn together. They seek to understand, and wonder how what they have long believed, what they have been taught, was never so. Over two hundred years ago, the life of one of Starfleet's earliest pioneers came to a tragic end, and Captain Jonathan Archer, the legendary commander of Earth's first warp-five starship, lost a close friend. Or so it seemed for many years. But with the passage of time, and the declassification of certain crucial files, the truth about that fateful day -- the day that Commander Charles "Trip" Tucker III didn't die -- could finally be revealed. Why did Starfleet feel it was necessary to rewrite history? And why only now can the truth be told?

Star Trek: Kobayashi Maru

Author : Julia Ecklar
Publisher : Heyne Verlag
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783641115098

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Star Trek: Kobayashi Maru by Julia Ecklar Pdf

Der Kobayashi-Maru-Test wird grausame Realität Der Kobayashi-Maru-Test ist eine Computersimulation, mit der Kadetten in der Sternenflotte konfrontiert werden. Doch das Szenario lässt keinen Sieg zu, die Niederlage ist vorprogrammiert. So sollen zukünftige Raumschiffkommandanten in einer ausweglosen Situation auf die Probe gestellt werden. Captain James T. Kirk, Dr. McCoy, Chefingenieur Scott, Sulu und Checkov sitzen in einem Shuttle mitten in einem Asteroidengürtel fest. Antrieb und Kommunikation sind ausgefallen, die Energie für die Lebenserhaltungssysteme wird langsam knapp. Die Sensoren der Enterprise können das Shuttle nicht orten. In dieser aussichtslosen Situation erinnern sich die Offiziere, wie jeder von ihnen beim Kobayashi-Maru-Test reagiert hat.

Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: A Choice of Futures

Author : Christopher L. Bennett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476706740

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Star Trek: Enterprise: Rise of the Federation: A Choice of Futures by Christopher L. Bennett Pdf

The fledgling Federation, struggling to define its role, gets an opportunity to build its reputation as an interstellar power when a group of unaligned worlds turns to Starfleet for protection against a new threat.

Weapon Brown

Author : Jason Yungbluth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 097419381X

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Weapon Brown by Jason Yungbluth Pdf

Chuck is a hard-bitten, hard hitting ex-super soldier scratching out a living amongst the ruins of a crapsack future. Friendless (except for his faithful mutt Snoop), Chuck has one mission: stay alive and one step ahead of his creators, the tyrannical Syndicate. But when Chuck stumbles upon a gruesome secret that could save humanity from extinction, he must decide if he can abandon his bitter rage long enough to help a group of outgunned heroes who still believe in hope. The Syndicate has its own plans for the secret, however. To claim it, they will risk a second Armageddon when they unleash their ultimate weapon: an Nth level killer with a hair trigger ... and a stuffed tiger.

Star Trek Adventures - Beta Quadrant

Author : Modiphius Entertainment
Publisher : Modiphius Entertainment
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1910132918

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Star Trek Adventures - Beta Quadrant by Modiphius Entertainment Pdf

YOU JUDGE YOURSELVES AGAINST THE PITIFUL ADVERSARIES YOU'VE ENCOUNTERED SO FAR: THE ROMULANS, THE KLINGONS... THEY'RE NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT'S WAITING.

Getting to War

Author : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1997-03-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0472107518

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Getting to War by W. Ben Hunt Pdf

DIVShows how we can predict the start of wars by measuring government efforts to secure public support. /div

Star Trek

Author : Alan Dean Foster
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781847399014

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Star Trek by Alan Dean Foster Pdf

Few films have been so keenly awaited or the subject of so much internet debate as the twelfth Star Trek movie -- the first since 2002 -- which is scheduled to be released in May 2009. Directed by J.J. Abrams, creator of cutting-edge cult television shows Lostand Alias, the film is expected to launch the Star Trekfranchise into a new stellar era. Going back to the very beginnings of the classic Star Trek, the film tells how James T. Kirk, the half-Vulcan Spock, Dr McCoy, engineer Montgomery Scott and crew members Chekov, Sulu and Uhura first came together as rookie Starfleet recruits, and how they embraced the destiny that would later send them out across the galaxy accompanied by the immortal words: 'These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise…' A largely brand new cast including Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto (Heroes) as Spock, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Karl Urban as McCoy alongside Eric Bana, Winona Ryder and Leonard Nimoy will bring Star Trekto a whole new audience, while at the same time Alan Dean Foster's novelization will enthrall both existing fans and a new generation of readers.

Into the Void

Author : Peter David
Publisher : Pocket Books/Star Trek
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0671013963

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Into the Void by Peter David Pdf

Readers join Captain MacKensie Calhoun, Commander Shelby, Dr. Selar, and the rest of the crew of the "U.S.S. Excalibur" as they explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and boldly go where no one has gone before!

The Romulan War: To Brave the Storm

Author : Michael A. Martin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451607246

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The Romulan War: To Brave the Storm by Michael A. Martin Pdf

The Romulan Star Empire engages in all out war against Earth, determined once and for all to stop the human menace from spreading across the galaxy. Earth stands alone. The Coalition of Planets has shattered, with Vulcan, Andor, and Tellar abrogating the treaty. Their pledge to come to the mutual defense of any power that is attacked has been shunted aside. Horrified by how easily the Romulans can seize control of their advanced starships, turning them into weapons, Andor and Tellar have joined Vulcan on the sidelines. Humanity is now the only thing that stands between the Romulan Star Empire and total domination of the galaxy. To drive humans from the stars, the Romulans employ ruthless and murderous tactics...and even dare to strike on the Vulcan homeworld with the hopes of demoralizing their Vulcan brethren. Heartened by their victories, the Romulans carry their all-out war assault closer to the heart of humanity—Earth. But the tattered remains of Starfleet stand unwavering, with the resolution that never again would any enemy strike ever reach Earth. On the front lines of the Earth- Romulan War is the United Earth flagship, the Starship Enterprise. Her captain, Jonathan Archer, has seen his vessel of exploration become a battleship. Once hailed for his work bringing the Coalition of Planets into existence, Archer is now a pariah. Undaunted, the captain keeps fighting, searching for allies and determined to do his duty: to save Earth and forge a new federation of planets.