Stones, Stars and Solutions

Stones, Stars and Solutions
Author: John Chapman
Publisher: John Chapman
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2011-07-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476113572

Who are the Sky People and what is the Sky’s Eye? What do they have to do with the ancient document held by the Triplet family since 1099? What is the purpose of the mysterious stone, kept with the document? Why was the document written in thirteen different languages? Does the number thirteen provide a clue? When translated, what is the ultimate power the document speaks of? Sir Richard and his ‘family’ begin a quest for the answers. Unfortunately, he and his group aren't the only ones looking for this ultimate power. His opponents already have a two-day head start. Their journeys will lead them to the cradles of civilisation, but where does their journey start? What will they discover at the end? Why are James and Donna so important to this quest? What about the situation between Richard and Donna? Is he still lying to her? Did he send the threatening letter? Everyone, including Joyce believes Richard would be the logical choice. Richard swears he didn't send it, but if he didn't then who did? Who sought Joyce's help through a mysterious phone call to the Complex? Would Joyce regret the choice she made? Where does Kate fit in? Does she hide a secret of her own? Is Tom an ordinary little boy, or is he special like James and Donna? Why does he know so much about the Dine’é Yá? Who told him? Who is Candice Stuart and what important part will she play in James’s future?

Failed Stone

Failed Stone
Author: Patrick Loughran
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2006-11-21
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 3764382856

Concrete and stone seem made to last forever. But the fact is they develop problems. It is not always as dramatic as the collapse of a section of the roof of the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in 2004. Gradual changes also occur that may compromise the appearance and structural soundness of buildings constructed with these materials. These changes can be created by efflorescence, thermal stress, weathering, leakage and corrosion. This book explains how to avoid typical kinds of failure. With this in mind, it systematically analyzes cases of damage in contemporary international architecture. It also offers strategies for minimizing the risk of damage. Examples include such high-visibility structures as Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Parco della Musica in Rome and Vontz Center for Molecular Studies in Cincinnatti. In eight chapters, typical kinds of damage are explained and illustrated with examples. Beton und Stein scheinen für die Ewigkeit gemacht. Dennoch kommt es hier zu Bauschäden. Nicht immer sind sie so dramatisch wie der Deckeneinsturz im Terminal des Flughafen Paris-Roissy 2004. Es gibt auch schleichende Veränderungen, die Erscheinungsbild und Statik von Beton- oder Steingebäuden beeinträchtigen können. Dazu gehören Ausblühungen, thermische Auswirkungen, Materialunverträglichkeiten, Korrosion oder massive Krafteinwirkung. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie sich typische Schäden vermeiden lassen. Zu diesem Zweck analysiert es systematisch Schadensfälle in der zeitgenössischen internationalen Architektur. Ebenso werden Strategien vorgestellt, mit denen sich das Schadensrisiko minimieren lässt. Zu den Beispielen gehören so bekannte Bauten wie die Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Renzo Pianos Parco della Musica in Rom oder Vontz Center for Molecular Studies in Cincinnatti. In insgesamt acht Kapiteln werden typische Schäden erklärt und dann mit Beispielen illustriert.

The Mystery to a Solution

The Mystery to a Solution
Author: John T. Irwin
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 516
Release: 1994
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780801854668

Irwin mirrors the aesthetic impact of the genre by creating in his study the dynamics of a detective story--the uncovering of mysteries, the accumulation of evidence, the tracing of clues, and the final solution that ties it all together.

Raging Storm

Raging Storm
Author: Shelia Chapman
Publisher: John Chapman
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2018-10-12
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1301243671

Jared Thundercloud is: Hot; A doctor; Plays in a band; Dreams of his perfect match Sara Foster is: Beautiful; A young adult; A wannabe singer; Fleeing a repressive mother Do you believe in love at first sight? Do you believe in fate and destiny? Until a strange car pulled in Lucy's driveway, Jared Thundercloud laughed at his grandfather's old stories and legends. Now the girl that's been visiting his dreams since he was nineteen is standing across the street from him. At least he thinks it's her. She's the reason he became a doctor. He hoped he could change a predestined future by being in the right place at the right time. Can he? Will fate be kind, or will destiny rule out? Through the years, Jared has built a secret love for his 'dream girl'. A love so strong, he's willing to walk away if he thinks it's better for her - if his walking away can change her future. What does he want to change? Why won't he tell her? This book is linked to the 'A Vested Interest' series and could be regarded as the first book. You don't have to have read other books in the series. A second book, 'Roses and Regret', and third book, 'Choice and Change' also fit before the start of the A Vested Interest series. Comments from reviews: "unique people in an extraordinary situation" "beautiful but sad story" "an invisible force,destiny or fate" "endless romance" "You will laugh, smile,cry and love" "it had everything - mystery, love, jealousy, and sadness" "awesome job ... combining both romance and the paranormal"

Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith
Author: John Chapman
Publisher: John Chapman
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2012-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476118965

James finds a tunnel and portal in their secret complex. After being rescued from behind an invisible barrier, the tunnel is sealed until they can investigate it properly. It should be safe behind a concrete wall but while a wedding takes place, 5 year old Tom manages to take his mother through the portal. Where do they go? A rescue mission tries to follow and discovers time travel is involved.

No Secrets

No Secrets
Author: John Chapman
Publisher: John Chapman
Total Pages: 326
Release:
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Book 3 in the series. What lies buried in the murky waters of the Louisiana Bayou? What does a message and an old photo album have to do with Donna's mother? Is she still alive? Who is Constance Manning, and what is her connection with Donna's mother? Where and what is Spirit Canyon, and what important secret does it protect? What is Sam hiding from Sir Richard and Donna? Who are Abigail Kaliea and Matthew Jones? How do they fit in with the Triplets and what do they have to do with Sam? What secrets will Abigail reveal when their paths cross? If Forrest is dead, what is he doing in the back of a of a black Mercedes in a small southern town in the United States warming up to a woman in her nineties? Is his future about to take a turn for the worst or for the best? Will Sir Richard at last hold Donna's mother in his arms, or will they find the truth etched in stone? What will Donna do about the baby she's carrying? Who sends the text to Richard that makes him turn against Donna? Has Lady Triplet lost her sting, or is she just getting warmed up? How much deeper do the roots go into the Triplet family tree and how many more people will we find resting in its branches? What does Lady Triplet have in store for Kate Robinson and her son Tom? Will Kate still see the same person when she looks in the mirror? What will Richard do when he realises he's trapped between a rock and a hard place? For Sam and Donna to find the answers they need to have no secrets.

It was a dark and stormy night- Time after Time

It was a dark and stormy night- Time after Time
Author: John Chapman
Publisher: John Chapman
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2023-10-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

You won't believe this, but I'm about to tell you a story that will change the course of history. A story about time travel, secret agents, and paradoxes. It's a story that will start with a chance encounter with a time traveler known as Jack the Ripper, and it will end with the founding of TACO, the Time Agency Chronoclasm Organisation, a powerful agency controlling time travel throughout history. The second short story tells how I was coerced into joining TACO as an observer on a mission to rescue the Blair witch. It was either that or be slightly dead. Apparently, the Blair witch was also a TACO agent and had been set-up to be almost killed by the good citizens of Blair by BELL, the time travel equivalent of the FBI. They wouldn't tell me what BELL stood for. The third story, my second time-travel mission, was to make sure the Titanic sank! Over 1,500 died but their deaths saved the lives of millions throughout the timeverses. The fourth story deals with paradoxes. 1493 wasn't ready for flying machines so Alex Pearin (aka Jack the Ripper) and I traveled to Florence in Tuscany to talk to Leonardo da Vinci about paradoxes and why he shouldn't build the world's first flying machine. Alex and I ended up helping Leonardo complete a flying machine and helping him on its first flight. I also solve a couple of other mysteries and discover I founded BELL.

2000 Years of Mayan Literature

2000 Years of Mayan Literature
Author: Dennis Tedlock
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2011-11-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520271378

A chronological survey of Mayan literature, covering two thousand years, from the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions to later works using the Roman alphabet.