“Steve Austin, astronaut, a man barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild him, we have the technology. We have the capability to make the worlds first Bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better. Stronger. Faster.” The Six Million Dollar Man was based on the novel Cyborg by Martin Caidin, and during pre-production, that was the proposed title of the series. The title role of Steve Austin was played by Lee Majors, who subsequently became a pop c (more…)

The Bionic Woman is an American television series which spin off from The Six Million Dollar Man. It starred Lindsay Wagner as Jaime Sommers, a tennis professional who was nearly killed in a skydiving accident, and was rebuilt by Oscar Goldman (Richard Anderson) and Dr. Rudy Wells (Martin E. Brooks), who had also rebuilt The Six Million Dollar Man. As the result of her surgical implantation, Jaime Sommers had amplified hearing, a greatly strengthened right arm, and enhanced legs (more…)

When his grandpa Max goes missing, fifteen -year old Ben Tennyson finds himself back in the hero business. Strapping on his Omnitrix, which allows him to change into different aliens, Ben teams up with his friends Gwen and Kevin, and together, the three of them set out to locate Max. Along the way, they find new half-alien allies and a new foe: the Highbreed and their DNAlien servants, who are joined by the alien arms dealers known as the Forever Knights.

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Chapter book one is based on the season 2 finale of the hit show, “War of the Worlds.” The alien invasion is here at last — and it’s up to Ben to save the earth.

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When his grandpa Max goes missing, fifteen -year old Ben Tennyson finds himself back in the hero business. Strapping on his Omnitrix, which allows him to change into different aliens, Ben teams up with his friends Gwen and Kevin, and together, the three of them set out to locate Max. Along the way, they find new half-alien allies and a new foe: the Highbreed and their DNAlien servants, who are joined by the alien arms dealers known as the Forever Knights.

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Easy-to-understand techniques for getting the most from your Canon EOS 5D Mark II DSLR At nearly $3,000 for the body only, the Canon 5D Mark II DSLR is for amateurs and semi-professionals who are serious about taking great photos-and this go-anywhere guide shares insight for doing just that. Authors Charlotte Lowrie and Brian McLernon walk you step by step through each function on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, going into more depth and scope than the standard manual that accompan (more…)

If you own a Digital Rebel XT, then you’re planning to do more than just take the occasional snapshot. You’re serious about photography. As an avid photographer, you owe it to yourself to make the most out of your cutting-edge equipment. You want to conquer the features of your Digital Rebel XT and you also want to take amazing photographs – and you want to do both now! Welcome to the guide that can lead you to each of these goals. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Guide to Digital SLR (more…)

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“…simple to understand” (Which Digital Camera, October 2008)
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The ideal guide for beginning DSLR camera users, with full-color examples of what you can achieve Make the most of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, or Olympus digital SLR camera! This guide explains the different lenses, the many settings and how to use them, the results you can get from using different controls, how to use lighting (more…)

As the new owner of a Digital Rebel XTi/400D you are serious about photography and want to take professional-looking photographs. You also want to quickly and easily discover how, when, and why to use the most important features of your cutting-edge camera. “Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi/400D Guide to Digital SLR Photography” provides you with a concise guide to the essential functions and features of the Digital Rebel XTi/400D, teaching you how to select the best autofocus mode (more…)

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“Now, heres a professional photographer who is also a professional writer…I AM impressed and think the sales potential is astronomical!” -Shan Canfield, photographer and photography educator –Shan Canfield, photographer and photography educator

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“Now, here’s a professional photographer who is also a professional writer…I AM impressed and think the sales potential is astronomical!” -Shan Canfield, photographer and photography educator

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“The Layout is neat, easy to work through and is organised well.” (ePhotozine.com, April 16th 2009)

If you’re as excited as we are about the Rebel XSi/450D, you probably can’t wait to start shooting. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies will show you how to make every shot count! Even if you’re new to digital SLR cameras or are unfamiliar with general photography terms and techniques, this handy guide will show you how to feel comfortable wi (more…)

This is the story of rescue in the steamy, bloody jungles of Vietnam. First as peter pilot and then as full-fledged aircraft commander, W.T. Grant routinely flew McGuire rig extractions under enemy fire, inserts into combat zones exploding with mortar shells, and night operations in the enemy-infested A Shau Valley. Though the 17th Assault Helicopter Company eventually became B Compnay, 101st Aviation Battalion, the Kingsmen will always be remembered for their courage….

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Grade 5-8-A labored effort to create a comprehensive picture of pioneers in black aviation, from Eugene Bullard, who served in the French flying corps in World War I when the U.S. Army would only allow whites to fly, to the first black astronauts. Haskins briefly surveys mainstream aviation firsts and cultural history to provide background, but his narrative moves a lot more smoothly when he devotes more space to a single individual, e.g., Bessie Colem (more…)

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Grade 7 Up-Five accounts of teens in emergency situations, in some cases saving the lives of others. In “Snowbound,” Morris relates how three young men on a ski trip lost track of trail markers during a storm. Unable to get their bearings, they were stranded overnight in an out-of-bounds area. They reached help the next day and were treated for hypothermia, frostbite, and dehydration. A postscript and a quiz about surviving in the cold follow. More her (more…)

On the Hawaiian island of Kauai, ex-SEAL Coby MacKenzie is training a secret special-operations unit called Ghost Eagle 1, Team Kamehameha. On the team are Shane Waters, Will Bottoms, and Kalee Jourden. They are 16 years old. Also on the team are Eiji Ahana and Roby MacKenzie, ages 14 and 13. They were warned that they might face extreme danger. Now it’s here. Black Dragon agents have slipped onto Kauai to take possession of a stolen, high-value package. Team Kame (more…)

On the first day of their cottage holiday Patrick, Jenny, and Kristen discover strange things happening in the bush around Eagle Lake. When they rescue some trapped toads, they and their friend Pete must combat the witches who had captured them. Fortunately, they meet Elg – the Eagle Lake Giant – who comes to their aid. Elg appreciates the awe and respect that these city children feel for the wild creatures of the (more…)

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Grade 5-8 After a binge-drinking incident leaves her hospitalized, Alex is “banished” to the wilderness of Minnesota to help her father with his eagle research project. Determined to prove her usefulness, the 13-year-old decides to paddle to a remote island, remove a fishing lure from an eagle’s nest, and band the eaglets. However, the rescue operation goes terribly wrong when her actions cause an eaglet to fall from the nest, breaking a wing. A (more…)

It’s 2012 and despair and poverty run rampant. Here’s your one-way ticket to a vacation to die for–join the AAA (Amalgamated Association of Automercenaries) and arm yourself to the teeth. This guide shows how to transform into a gear-grinding, gun-wielding lunatic and speed through the luxurious world of the rich and spoiled.

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