This book bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications in the field of smart building energy management. With a structure that offers a blend of theoretical concepts, practical implementations, and case studies, the book is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, practitioners, and students. It navigates through control strategies, meta-heuristic approaches, intelligent controller designs, and the balancing of energy efficiency with occupan...

The "Vampire Tales" is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now we have compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever, with over 80...

Can love blossom amongst the leaves?When Skylar Shawe moves to Nightingale Square in the heart of Norwich, she’s hoping for a fresh start and the chance to connect with the father she never knew. A break from the chaos of real life seems like the perfect way to catch her breath…until she meets Erik, the brooding but wildly handsome neighbour with a past he’s still trying to come to terms with.Once a rugby hero, Erik Svensso...

A young man in the prime of his life is killed in a car accident leaving his family devastated. Miraculously, Mike is able to contact his father from the higher plane where he now exists and provides answers regarding the afterlife. With these conversations with his son, Swain is able to overcome his fear of death and the unknown. Swain has recorded his moving story in easy-to-read language that not only keeps the reader engaged but also allows for many questions pertaining to the afterlif...

"Atlantic Narratives: Modern Short Stories" features a selection of short stories from various authors that were previously published in The Atlantic Monthly magazine. The anthology showcases a range of narrative styles and themes, reflecting the diversity of modern short fiction during that time.As an editor, Charles Swain Thomas curated the collection, selecting stories that he believed exemplified the evolving form of the short story and represented the literary trends of the period. Th...

The title "You Can't Buy Eternity!" suggests a narrative that revolves around the desire for eternal life or immortality. The protagonists of the story may find themselves confronted with the opportunity to achieve immortality through technological means, mystical artifacts, or otherworldly entities.As the plot unfolds, readers may be drawn into a world of intrigue and danger as the characters grapple with the ethical, moral, and existential implications of their quest for eternal life. Th...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these mo

"The Terror Out of Space" is a gripping tale that follows the crew of a spaceship as they encounter a mysterious and malevolent force in the depths of outer space. The story begins with the crew embarking on a routine mission to explore a distant planet, but their journey takes a terrifying turn when they come face to face with an unknown entity that threatens their very existence.As the plot unfolds, the crew must confront their worst fears as they battle against the relentless onslaught ...

Edmund Gill Swain was born in Stockport, England on the 19th February 1861.Swain graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and from 1892 to 1905, he served as the chaplain of King's College, Cambridge. There, he became a close colleague and friend of the legendary ghost story master M R James. Swain became one of the select inner circle that gathered in James’s rooms each Christmas Eve to hear James read his newest supernatural tales aloud.Inspired by these gatherings, Swa...

Edmund Gill Swain was born in Stockport, England on the 19th February 1861.Swain graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge and from 1892 to 1905, he served as the chaplain of King's College, Cambridge. There, he became a close colleague and friend of the legendary ghost story master M R James. Swain became one of the select inner circle that gathered in James’s rooms each Christmas Eve to hear James read his newest supernatural tales aloud.Inspired by these gatherings, Swa...

At a remote desert project base, Carl Stone is thrust into a nightmare of alien menace and human paranoia. He first witnesses a terrifying attack on a woman by a translucent creature armed with a purple beam weapon and protected by a scarlet band, and barely survives the assault himself, fighting back with a revolver, an axe, and a car before driving it off. In her dying moments, the woman speaks of a husband and robots beyond a mesa, hinting at a larger mystery buried in the desert. Befor...

The "Food Guide for War Service at Home" is an essential anthology that unveils the crucial role of food conservation and nutrition during the tumultuous period of World War I. This collection combines insightful essays and practical guidance, highlighting the themes of resourcefulness and patriotism against the backdrop of wartime scarcity. Through varied literary styles, from prescriptive texts to motivational narratives, the anthology underscores the urgent call for domestic participati...