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  • Programming Embedded Systems

    With C and GNU Development Tools

    If you have programming experience and a familiarity with C--the dominant language in embedded systems--Programming Embedded Systems, Second Edition is exactly what you need to get started with embedded software. This software is ubiquitous, hidden away inside our watches, DVD players, mobile phones, anti-lock brakes, and even a few toasters. The military uses embedded software to guide missiles, ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Lost Restaurants of Fredericksburg

    by Michael Barr ...
    Series series American Palate
    From soda fountains to beer gardens, celebrate the founders of Fredericksburg's feasts. Fredericksburg's heritage of dining hospitality is full of unforgettable corner booths and legendary roadside stands. The Crown Saloon gave pioneer teamsters a welcome chance to wet their whistle, while the Manhattan Cafe brought pickled herring and other delicacies of the 1920s to the Hill Country frontier. At ... Read more

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  • Hill Country Hindsights

    Stories from a Simpler Time

    by Michael Barr ...
    Series series American Chronicles
    Encounter fascinating characters and forgotten stories from the Texas Hill Country's past, before the crowds and amenities made life complicated. Settled by German immigrants in the 1840s, Fredericksburg's corner of the Texas Hill Country bustles with the trendy energy of an international tourist destination. But there was a time not long ago when the quiet community remained off the beaten path, ... Read more

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  • Green Politics in China

    Environmental Governance and State-Society Relations

    Based on interviews with members of grassroots organisations, media and government institutions, Green Politics in China is an in-depth account of the novel ways Chinese society is responding to its environmental crisis, using examples rarely captured in Western media or academia.The struggle for clean air, low-carbon conspiracy theories, is transforming Chinese society, producing new forms of ... Read more

    $29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Celestra's Wisdom

    Celestra’s Wisdom tells the story of how Mike Morgan grew up in a small Midwestern town in the fifties and early sixties. Mike gets caught up in the Vietnam War and serves honorably in the US Marine Corps. Mike thinks he has met the girl of his dreams at a college dance. However, he does not know about her true identity. A trip to Texas and an unexpected trip to California set his life in a new ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Celestra's Magic

    Celestra’s Magic is the story of how Mike Kelly grew up in a small town before the Vietnam War. However, an unexpected trip to San Francisco sets the tone for dramatic changes in his life. Kathleen O’Brien is a beautiful soprano. Her life is centered not only on music but also on the production of fine California wine. Catty is engaged to a man she does not love and he becomes a source of trouble ... Read more

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  • Celestra’s Universe

    Stories of Medieval Myth and Metaphysics

    Celestra’s Universe tells the story of a beautiful, magical princess who transforms the lives of four medieval knights. Celestra is a woman of exceptional grace and beauty. However, there is much more to her; she possesses a hidden metaphysical dimension. Four young men are acquiring knighthood. However, all are lacking in the ability to render compassion toward others. Celestra becomes the main ... Read more

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  • On Celestra’s Wings

    On Celestra’s Wings tells the story of the all-conquering power of love, even over the most difficult obstacles. Set in the Civil War, the story focuses on the Northerner Rance Redmond and the Southern belle Kathleen McClarnen and the circumstances that threaten to keep them apart. Rance must overcome intense difficulties to reach Kathleen. However, he is emboldened in his quest by Celestra, the ... Read more

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  • Historic Alton

    Paintings & Narratives

    "Historic Alton" is a book of beautiful art work and interesting facts. Growing up in Alton, Mr. Mossman has captured a unique insight surrounding the history and art of local Alton. This attractive book will make a valuable addition to any history lovers coffee table. ... Read more

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  • Remembering Bulldog Turner

    Unsung Monster of the Midway

    by Michael Barr ...
    Series series Sport in the American West
    Clyde “Bulldog” Turner rose from the West Texas plains to become an early lynchpin of the Chicago Bears and the NFL and one of the greatest linemen of the pre-television era. Fame, however, did not stick to Bulldog Turner because the positions he played rarely made headlines. Bulldog played center and linebacker, while the recognition, glory, and money went to those who scored touchdowns. Like ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Celestra's Ghost

    Celestra’s Ghost is a story about Eric Rossman growing up in a small town before World War II. However, Eric is soon transported in a new direction. An unexpected trip to Paris, France, sets the tone for dramatic changes in his life. Kathleen O’Connell, called Catty, is a beautiful soprano. Her life is centered not only on music but also on the production of fine French wine. Catty is engaged to a ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Who's Afraid of China?

    The Challenge of Chinese Soft Power

    Series series Asian Arguments
    If China suddenly democratised, would it cease being labelled as a threat? This provocative book argues that fears of China often say as much about those who hold them as they do about the rising power itself. It focuses not on the usual trope of economic and military might, but on China's growing cultural influence and the connections between China's domestic politics and its attempts to brand ... Read more

    $28.19 USD