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Like virtual reality, augmented reality is becoming an emerging platform in new application areas for museums, edutainment, home entertainment, research, industry, and the art communities using novel approaches which have taken augmented reality beyond traditional eye-worn or hand-held displays

In this missionary classic, Don Richardson shares the story of how he and his wife risked their lives to share Christ with the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea. Discover how they reached the hearts of these people, and be inspired to communicate Christ in a meaningful way.

C.R. Galluzzo tells his story of raising daughters against the backdrop of his family's annual backpacking adventures. Together with a rotating, odd-lot collection of friends and acquaintances, each succeeding expedition weaves the chronicle of the hike to the tale of his daughters as they grow from childhood through blossoming adolescence to young adulthood. With wit and humor he tells the story of growing up and being a parent.

Friends, Neighbors and the Psychotherapist "God, Anne, you make me feel like shit when you put it that way, " Kate's voice is tense. "You know when we were in high school, many nights I'd pray that you'd wake up bigger than a house or become infected with some hideous skin condition covering your face with blotches and bumps. But it never happened! You have no idea how difficult it is being Annie Bliss's younger sister..." I lie here now, refl...

When a group of caring parents got together and start talking about their experiences with autism, so much information was shared that those with newly diagnosed family members who had myriad questions wanted to be in on the conversations! Eleven authors who have children at various ages and stages with autism, and one adult with autism, have collaborated to give everyone a better understanding about the needs of families and people who are de...

During the Occupation of Japan, 1945-50, U.S. Army soldiers called every Japanese woman over thirty-five years of age, Mama-san, It was not a Japanese word, but pidgin English by American soldiers in an effort to communicate on their own terms. This well-meaning word quickly found use in mama-san houses which were operated by mama-sans who rented rooms by the hour to pom-pom girls. However, Mama-san House of this story was a middle class Tokyo...

Fury in the Shadow is a suspense thriller. Murdock McCabe is station chief for Veritus Investigations in Portland, Oregon. When a member of his staff is murdered, he is drawn into a web of intrigue that leads him across Oregon, Washington, and the Mosquito Coast of Honduras. He meets Hannah, owner of the Blue Fish Pub. Their affection for each other becomes deadly serious as they are drawn into the vortex of a maelstrom of money, deceit, sex, ...

This is the history and adventures of the Rainwater and Peabody families, both comfortable, wealthy, sure of themselves and leaders of their time. Each respected the other until the Peabody's beautiful daughter, Sara, fell in love with the handsome half-Indian Jeremiah Rainwater. Their struggles are played out from Virginia and the Carolinas to the Arkansaw Territory. The timing, set before the Civil War, deals with many changes in this countr...

Gabe was always a troublesome child, behaving in a manner not at all befitting the offspring of an important member of the New York police force. Finally, unable to handle the restraints, Gabe rebels and takes off. Gabe is introduced to the "low" life, and new friends McPherson, Bloodhound and Dodge. In finding out how the "other half" lives, Gabe finds self respect, true friendship and, in the end, true love.

This spiritual poetry book will motivate you to press forward. It will also trigger you take a closer look at your destiny. Many live their lives without any thought on where they will spend eternity and this book will motivate you to get back on track. It will also bring out the greatness that God has placed inside of you to prosper. One way of communication that God used in the biblical days was through the poetry books in the bible such as ...

Before you begin to read this guide, ask yourself this question: Am I really building the foundation I've always wanted for my life? If you're not building the foundation you want, you're working on the wrong house. Sometimes, putting your life together, or just trying to get through life, is like trying to build a house without a blueprint. If you focus on the 21 steps in this guide, you will gradually implement them and make them habits. You...

That would have been unnerving enough, but the shape of the thing convinced me it moved with a purpose. What I saw, just for a moment, was a dragon. Born of lightning and fire, it flew into the air, writhed in the pleasure of its freedom, and screamed in ecstasy as it flew toward me." 10, 158 miles. Incredible thunderstorms, raging forest fires, dense smoke, hail, sleet, cops, a half-a-dozen paramedics, bears, and even a dragon or two.you know...

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again spotlights the stories of three soldiers in three wars. Three soldiers. Each someone's Johnny. Father, son. Brother, cousin. Husband, lover. Just plain buddy. Three conflicts. Civil War, pitting brother against brother, North against South, Yank against Johnny Reb. Vietnam War, North-South strife with Orwellian overtones. War on Terror, Afghanistan theater. Three life-and-death stories in screenplay format...

As Mahmood approached them, Jimmy saw what was in Mahmood's good hand. He knew what it was. Mahmood used such devices frequently on his captives and had used such a device on Jimmy before. Jimmy screamed louder in rage and frustration. 'I do not want that on my head." He tried to move away from Mahmood but made little progress because of the handcuffs. Mahmood reached over to try to put the device on. Jimmy bent his head away from Mahmood in o...

Modern misguided evangelical empire-building at the institutional church level has systematically for the most part, attempted to replace Christianity with its own brand of organized religion. This subtle deception has taken more than 1, 700 years to develop and permeate society and typical Christian thought, but develop well it has. So well, in fact, that even some of the greatest ministry personalities of our time have made the mistake of th...

If the opportunity to reflect and reconsider the move did present itself in those early weeks of planning, I certainly ignored it. I steamrollered my way through preparations for the move to Tasmania, happy in my favourite role of problem solver. It wasn't until I walked into the strange kitchen, located the pantry, and stored the few bits I had picked up at the supermarket near the airport that I understood the enormity of my decision. And I'...

The tools of business are dynamic-capital, people, markets and ideas-all are living entities in a constant state of flux. To take these tools-to work with them and reorganize them in new and different ways to produce a positive effect in your life and your organization-is the essence of the creative process. How to get there? This work will provide a working map for the journey toward your own potential. 'A lucid gateway to Joseph Campbell's m...

Are you experiencing panic attacks, feeling isolated and afraid? A pocket guide to anxiety and panic attacks, Prone To Panic offers a fresh perspective on how we view mental health. Evelyn Gaughans' inspiring new book gives an open and honest account of her experience with anxiety, offering hope that life can still be beautiful even when you are prone to panic. One in four people experience anxiety at some point in their lives, yet there is st...

Imagine that the light bulb blows, darkness immediately and indiscriminately smothers all that even the brightest light has bathed. The same can be seen as it relates to human nature. Once the light is gone there is no stopping the tidal wave of blackness. Even when a proverbial candle is introduced to the sudden night, its glow can penetrate only so far, and eventually even its flame flickers to non-existence being consumed by the pitch. Ever...

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again spotlights the stories of three soldiers in three wars. Three soldiers. Each someone's Johnny. Father, son. Brother, cousin. Husband, lover. Just plain buddy. Three conflicts. Civil War, pitting brother against brother, North against South, Yank against Johnny Reb. Vietnam War, North-South strife with Orwellian overtones. War on Terror, Afghanistan theater. Three life-and-death stories in screenplay format...