The Charcoal Burner's Legacy

The Charcoal Burner's Legacy
Author: Sanford K. Fosholt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 896
Release: 1990
Genre: Norway
ISBN:

John Levorson Goplerud founded the Goplerud family. He lived in central Norway from 1724 to 1801 and he made charcoal for the early iron industry. Thus he and all his descendants are known as the "Charcoal Burner Family." He had 6 children who took the names: Goplerud, Aspholt, Lindelien, Lundo (Lundene), Landsen, and Stugaarden. Those are the 6 "branches" in this book. There have been more than 100,000 descendants of this family. Descendants came to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Dakota in the mid-1800's. Over 10,500 are listed in this book, more than half distributed widely in the U.S.A. with large numbers also in Norway (especially Valdres, Ringerike, Hallingdal and Oslo). Includes ancestors to the 1400's (with conjecture to 65 B.C.) together with family and locality history.

Valdar's Legacy

Valdar's Legacy
Author: Richard Fox
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2021-10-23
Genre:
ISBN:

A hero of the Ember War lives...and he needs rescue from a prison planet. Admiral Valdar lives, and it's up to Ely Hale and a small Crusade force to find him. They know he's on Takeni, where a desperate battle was fought to save the alien Dotari and now serves as their place of exile. Is Valdar is still there, or have they been baited into a Geist trap? The answer is on Takeni. While Ely searches for Valdar, the Geist grow ever closer to breaking Marc Ibarra on Earth. He holds the key the Geist need to find Malal. Once free, the evil alien will devour all intelligent life in the galaxy, and the Geist have found a particular vulnerability to Marc's defenses... The blood of heroes stains Takeni, and more blood will be shed before the mission ends.

Demon's Gate

Demon's Gate
Author: Steve White
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1618244175

If the Demon Gate is Opened, Nothing Can Ever Close it Again . . . Valdar, heir to the throne of Dhulon, was in the fabled city-state of Schaerisa to pay his kingdom's respects to the recently deceased co-emperor. But then he ran into his old mentor, the sorcerer Nyrthim-who was supposed to be dead. The sorcerer's death had been faked so that he could be free to investigate tales that demons, once banished, were returning to the world. And unfortunately, the tales understated the danger. Once demons ranging from deadly imps to evil demigods had ruled the world. They had been cast out and confined to the nether world only with powerful sorcery, using spells long lost. Now someone is trying to summon the most powerful-and unspeakably dangerous-of these accursed creatures back to the world of men, hoping to conquer it through them. And unless Valdar and his companions at arms can thwart the plan, creatures evil beyond all human conception will return to rule the world. And this time, nothing will drive them back into the darkness. Instead darkness will rule the world forever . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Telecommunications Quality of Service Management

Telecommunications Quality of Service Management
Author: Antony Oodan
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 638
Release: 2003
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0852964242

An understanding of the basic concepts of quality and its management is essential for the professional management of Quality of Service (QoS) in telecommunications. This book is essential reading for all those interested in QoS issues.

Ashes Fall

Ashes Fall
Author: Richard Fox
Publisher:
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2021-02-20
Genre:
ISBN:

Earth suffers under a brutal alien occupation. But one young man from beyond the galaxy's edge brings hope. Ely Hale returns to the Earth with a desperate plea from his father: Take his son to Stacy Ibarra and remove the Qa'resh technology embedded in his skull before it kills him. Ely awakens to a world turned prison planet, and the Geist invaders have their own designs on the device he carries. Only the Ibarra Crusade stands against the darkness, and they are losing the war. When the Crusade's few remaining agents learn of Ely's return, they launch a final, desperate attempt to steal him off world and out of the Geist's clutches. Ely isn't a warrior, but the Hale name comes with high expectations...and carries hope for all of humanity. The Ember War Saga continues with this first novel in the Ibarra Crusade. Military science fiction at its finest with all the mech combat, space marines and pulse pounding battles that Richard Fox is famous for. Read Ashes Fall now!

Norse Sagas

Norse Sagas
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3440
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

The anthology 'Norse Sagas' is a riveting collection that embodies the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, hero tales, and historical epics, presenting a broad spectrum of literary styles from the enigmatic to the epic. This compilation, which traverses the stark landscapes of ancient Scandinavia, offers readers an unprecedented exploration of timeless themes such as honor, vengeance, and destiny. Among its pages, standout pieces capture the imagination with tales of gods, giants, and heroes, underscoring the anthologys significance within the broader context of mythological and epic literature. The diversity within this collection not only entertains but enlightens, providing a panoramic view of Norse cultural heritage. The contributing figures to this anthology, notably including the historian and poet Snorri Sturluson, alongside works attributed to Anonymous skalds, bring a depth of scholarly and creative insight to the Norse sagas. Their contributions reflect not only the literary prowess of medieval Scandinavia but also its profound philosophical and existential queries. Embedded within historical, cultural, and literary movements, these texts reveal the syncretic blend of pagan beliefs and societal norms that characterize the Viking Age. This anthology, by weaving together the varied threads of Norse oral and written traditions, offers a unique lens through which to understand these movements. 'Norse Sagas' is recommended for anyone drawn to the exploration of ancient cultures through their myths and stories. This anthology serves as both an educational resource and a portal to the distant past, offering insights into the values, struggles, and beliefs of the Norse people. With its rich array of narratives, it invites readers to engage in a dialogue with the ancients, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of human thought and storytelling across ages.

A Modern Guide to the Digitalization of Infrastructure

A Modern Guide to the Digitalization of Infrastructure
Author: Montero, Juan
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1839106050

Providing a coherent and multidisciplinary approach to digitalization, this Modern Guide aims to systematize how the digitalization process affects infrastructure-based industries, including telecommunications, transport, energy, water and postal services.

Understanding Telecommunications Networks

Understanding Telecommunications Networks
Author: Andy Valdar
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2006-11-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0863413625

This book provides a broad introduction to all aspects of modern telecommunications networks, covering the principles of operation of the technology and the way that networks using this technology are structured. The main focus is on those technologies in use today and the next generation networks (NGN) and how they will be implemented.

Seducing a Scottish Bride

Seducing a Scottish Bride
Author: Sue-Ellen Welfonder
Publisher: Forever
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0446544701

Gelis MacKenzie is one of the most desirable heiresses in all the Western Highlands. She is the youngest and much adored daughter of the indomitable Black Stag of Kintail, Duncan MacKenzie, who was the hero of Welfonder's novel DEVIL IN A KILT. Unfortunately, Gelis has been branded unmarriageable, but not for lack of masculine interest. No matter how lofty the ancestry, how deep the purse, or how mighty the sword arm, nary a one of her suitors is good enough for her father. Although he loves Gelis fiercely and knows he must someday see her settled and wed, Duncan isn't quite ready to let her go. But now Duncan has received an offer for Gelis's hand in marriage that he is honor-bound to accept-and it comes from the worst possible quarter. The suitor, Ronan MacRuari of Castle Dare, is the last man Duncan MacKenzie would wish for a son-in-law. Known as the Raven, Ronan is the scion of a dark clan that has been marked by a deadly curse. Ronan and Gelis are instantly attracted to one another, but they are immediately estranged. Ronan's last two wives have died abruptly and he doesn't want to see his vivacious newly-wed Gelis suffer the same fate, so he distances himself from her as much as possible. In the meantime, Ronan searches for the Raven Stone, a fabled treasure that he believes holds the power of the curse over his clan. But Gelis has fallen in love with her new husband, and she's determined to help him. Though Ronan doesn't know it, Gelis also has the gift of second-sight, and she has seen a future in which she is destined to help redeem her cursed husband.