Set in an immersive high fantasy setting, The Vlishgnath Chronicles follows the adventures of Sir Vlishgnath the Cleansing Light, a paladin sworn to service in the name of the deity Mithos. In The Exorcism of Drenton, Vlishgnath and his fellow church knights travel to Drenton, a village ravaged by famine and disease, and in the process of aiding the townsfolk uncover an ancient horror trying to awaken. In The Sorcerer's Dream, Vlishgnath encounters a powerful magic run amok, holding the tr...

A plain-English guide to the market-leading virtualization and cloud computing technologyWith virtualization, a single server can host dozens or hundreds of virtual machines running a variety of operating systems, and even hook them together in a virtual network or cloud infrastructure. This practical guide shows you how to create a virtual system using the VMware VSphere environment. You'll find all the information you need to understand, design, and deploy one—wi...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Services, WiSATS 2017, held in Oxford, UK, in September 2017. The conference was formerly known as the International Conference on Personal Satellite Services (PSATS) mainly covering topics in the satellite domain.The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers, developers and practitioners from around the world in the field of wireless and satellite systems. The theme of...

This is a book of essays pondering the meanings of the Bible, Christianity, and various related subjects. These essays were written during the period from November 2003 through June 2009 and posted to forums and blogs on the Internet. The essays were written because of a felt need to answer questions about the Christian message for myself and others. Sometimes irreverent, the essays cover a variety of topics but always with the intent to inform and entertain the reader without getting too ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book explores the extraordinary life of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian ruler who reshaped the ancient world before the age of thirty.From his early education under Aristotle to his rise as king of Macedon, the narrative follows his relentless ambition to conquer the mighty Persian Empire and expand his influence across three continents. Blending military history with political insight, this book reveal...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the captivating world of Yves Klein, the enigmatic artist who transformed the landscape of 20th-century art. "The Enigmatic Hue" is a captivating journey through Klein's innovative life and groundbreaking artistic vision.From the vibrant blue that defined his signature style to the captivating "Anthropometries" and the daring "Leap Into The Void," this book delves into the artistic process, philosophical underpinnings,...

On a fishing trip with his best friend, Mike, Sam Gunther witnesses a brutal crime at the hands of the infamous Stangler Brothers. Scared, he and Mike try to sneak away, but Mike is caught and murdered. When Sam returns to the scene with the police, all evidence has vanished, and the officers appear unwilling to investigate further. Sam makes plans to avenge his friend’s death, but when his act of revenge turns tragic, he must flee to protect his family from retribution. Hiding in a cave i...

RIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight. Outcast and exile, he seeks to stop the return of the terrible Frostborn to the realm of Andomhaim.At last he knows how the Frostborn shall return. A weapon of great magical power waits in a ruined dwarven city, a weapon with the power to stop the return of the Frostborn.Assuming the ruined city's guardians do not kill Ridmark first...

RIDMARK ARBAN is the Gray Knight, exiled and outcast, seeking to stop the return of the dreaded Frostborn. At last he has come to the perilous ruins of Khald Azalar, where the answer to his quest awaits.Assuming the master of Khald Azalar does not kill him first.MORIGNA was the Witch of the Hills. Now the dark magic within Morigna threatens to devour her. Unless Morigna can tame the power, it will transform her into everything she has always hated.MARA's father was ...

The 2013 edition of the bestselling vSphere book on the marketVirtualization remains the hottest trend in the IT world, and VMware vSphere is the industry's most widely deployed virtualization solution. The demand for IT professionals skilled in virtualization and cloud-related technologies is great and expected to keep growing. This comprehensive Sybex guide covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere, showing administrators step by step how to inst...

The end of the quest is at hand.RIDMARK ARBAN has sought to stop the return of the evil Frostborn. Now the malignant wizard Shadowbearer is ready to summon the Frostborn once more. Unless Ridmark stops him, Shadowbearer shall cover the world in killing ice.SHADOWBEARER has spent a hundred thousand years preparing for the end of the world, and his victory is at hand.No mere mortal shall stop him.

NOTE: This title is also available as a free eBook on the Microsoft Download Center. It is offered for sale in print format as a convenience. Get a head start evaluating Windows Server 2012 R2 - with technical insights from a Microsoft MVP and members of the Windows Server product team. Based on final Windows Server 2012 R2 release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how the platform can meet the needs of yo...