Speedway Switch (Impact Books: A Jake Maddox Sports Story)

Speedway Switch (Impact Books: A Jake Maddox Sports Story) Review

Michael Haynes has won more races in the midget car circuit than any other driver in his age division. And he couldn't have done it without his brother, Mark, who's a great mechanic. Then Buzz Ripshaw comes along. Buzz doesn't drive fair, and Michael gets hurt during the biggest race of the year. How will Team Haynes win without their driver? Realistic Fiction.

The Switch II: Clockwork

The Switch II: Clockwork Review

The long awaited sequel to the Switch! Includes Book I as Prologue!

"As she looked on, the target unzipped his jumpsuit and pushed it down. His blond companion sauntered over to his desk, and slipped off her pants..."

York is a city of contradictions. Women are hard-pressed for lovers, because lovemaking can be dangerous. The upper city is powered by computers, the underground by steam. And the wealthy don't work for a living, underdwellers do it for them.

But certain underdwellers have a big problem with this arrangement. And so does the time keeper.

Welcome to the Revolution...

Cover art and design by Quinton Veal

596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena

596 Switch: The Improbable Journey From The Palouse to Pasadena Review

All-American Washington State quarterback Ryan Leaf, who led the WSU Cougars to a Rose Bowl appearance in 1998, shares the ins and outs of a young man from Montana, attending college with dreams of a pro football career! It covers four years, from the moment Leaf decided to attend Washington State up through the Rose Bowl appearance in 1998. For college football fans and for WSU Cougar fans, this is an entertaining, behind-the-scenes journey through a fascinating time in the school s football history. For sports fans generally, it offers an unvarnished look at the world of college athletics, good and bad. The book does not glorify the sport or the WSU Cougar team, but does shed light on the powerful stories, colorful characters and some of the shenanigans behind one of our country s most beloved weekend pastimes.

Switch-Mode Power Converters: Design and Analysis

Switch-Mode Power Converters: Design and Analysis Review

This book introduces an innovative, highly analytical approach to symbolic, closed-form solutions for switched-mode power converter circuits. This is a highly relevant topic to power electronics students and professionals who are involved in the design and analysis of electrical power converters. The author uses extensive equations to explain how solid-state switches convert electrical voltages from one level to another, so that electronic devices (e.g., audio speakers, CD players, DVD players, etc.) can use different voltages more effectively to perform their various functions. Most existing comparable books published as recently as 2002 do not discuss closed-loop operations, nor do they provide either DC closed-loop regulation equations or AC loop gain (stability) formulae. The author Wu, a leading engineer at Lockheed Martin, fills this gap and provides among the first descriptions of how error amplifiers are designed in conjunction with closed-loop bandwidth selection.

BENEFIT TO THE READER:
Readers will gain a mathematically rigorous introduction to numerous, closed-form solutions that are readily applicable to the design and development of various switch-mode power converters.

* Provides symbolic, closed-form solutions for DC and AC studies
* Provides techniques for expressing close-loop operation
* Gives readers the ability to perform closed-loop regulation and sensitivity studies
* Gives readers the ability to design error amplifiers with precision
* Employs the concept of the continuity of states in matrix form
* Gives accelerated time-domain, steady-state studies using Laplace transform
* Gives accelerated time-domain studies using state transition
* Extensive use of matrix, linear algebra, implicit functions, and Jacobian determinants
* Enables the determination of power stage gain that otherwise could not be obtained

The Willow Switch

The Willow Switch Review

The Willow Switch continues the story of the Kikkert family that began with The Doll in McCallaway's Store. The story is told by young Joseph Lawson and takes place mostly on Joseph's great grandfather's farm, which his mother, Valerie, has inherited. Joseph clings to the memory of past summer vacations on the farm learning baseball and other things about life from his beloved Grandpa Joe. But with his grandfather now gone, Joseph's father, Karl, takes out the frustration of his failures by abusing both his wife and son. It is in what was once Joseph's favorite place to be with his grandfather that Karl introduces his son to the willow switch as a form of brutal punishment. Unknown to his mother, Joseph is taken to the tool shed and beaten severely for even the slightest infraction. When Valerie learns of this abuse, it becomes the last straw in a long series of events that have destroyed her marriage, and she files for divorce. Joseph remains bitter toward his mother, fighting against the love that she has always shown him. He is angry with her for putting up with her abusive husband for so long, and angry with himself for not being more like Mark Harrison, one of his peers at school. When his mother meets and falls in love with Jacob Kikkert, Joseph is not sure that he can welcome another man into his and his mother's life, even though he is delighted at the thought of Molly Kikkert, Jacob's spirited and wise-beyond-her-years daughter, becoming his kid sister. Valerie and Jacob's courtship becomes a three family affair as the Harrison family, led by its matriarch, Grandma Annabelle (Annabelle McNealy), becomes involved. After Jacob and Valerie are married, Joseph is sure his worst fears are about to be realized when his new stepfather gives him his knife and tells him to go cut a willow switch and meet him in the tool shed. He soon learns, however, that Jacob Kikkert has an entirely new purpose for this and the many other willow switches that follow as Joseph journeys through adolescence. (Word count - 58,639)

Switch (BDSM story.02)

Switch (BDSM story.02) Review

SUMMARY: Christopher Creme and Kaja Kunis switch things up by switching D/s roles in their relationship.

* Focus = story > violent/explicit scenes. Explores the psychosexual themes of BDSM (gender + role identity).

* 'Switch' features in the short story collections, PLAY (BDSM Anthology), and Primal Scream (full edition).

GENRE: Contemporary Fiction, with non-graphic BDSM elements

LENGTH: Novelette, 12,000 words

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NOTE: This is a work of contemporary fiction, not porn (the focus is on the story, not erotic/romantic fluff). Please visit Jess's website for more info/excerpts -- jessINK.com/bdsm.htm

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REVIEWS:

"You are not obscene as far as I can see. You write about emotion and you capture it and convey it beautifully. You have something very original and very contemporary."
-- customer email, March 2011 (from U.K.)

"Jess C Scott is the 21st century Judy Blume."
-- Amazon Review on EyeLeash: A Blog Novel (from U.S.)

"Based on the three books I've read, I can say that you're a brilliant writer. They are not shallow reads. Your books do not only entertain but they also make you reflect on what is really important in one's life."
-- e-mail from a reader, 2011 (The Philippines)

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EXCERPT:

Chris was taunted by dreams--both daydreams, and night dreams--of Kaja. Every time he saw her, he wanted to worship her at her feet. He wanted to paint each of her nails, on her cute toes and slender fingers. He wanted to do it while he was dressed in feminine lingerie, like the fire-engine red lace-up sheer lace gown he’d ordered from Frederick’s of Hollywood.

He’d received the Spring Preview catalogue in the mail--presumably to get a Valentine’s gift for a sweetheart--except he didn’t have one, at the moment. He was also so obsessed with a knee-high fishnet stiletto in the catalogue that he’d ordered a pair for himself. The stiletto had studded details and could be laced all the way up in the front.

Chris was hyper stimulated by women in general, and fixated on the female form. He wanted to know what it felt to be one.

What was Kaja’s shoe size? Seven? Eight? He thought he could die a happy young man, if he could see Kaja before him, dressed in nothing but the knee-high lace-up front stiletto boots.

Or if he could be in her shoes, that way, a female prison officer wielding her authority and maintaining law and order using not a baton, but her thigh-high boots...

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AUTHOR BIO:

Jess identifies herself as an author/artist/non-conformist. Her literary work has appeared in a diverse range of publications, such as Word Riot, ITCH Magazine, and The Battered Suitcase.

Jess writes erotic fiction, not porn, and she writes about love/emotions, not fluffy romance. Jess is currently working on several projects (including The Cyberpunk Elven Trilogy). Visit her website for free samples and more!

jesscscott.com
jessINK.com

The Iron, the Switch & the Broom Cupboard (Jiggy McCue)

The Iron, the Switch & the Broom Cupboard (Jiggy McCue) Review

Jiggy only jumped into the school broom cupboard for two minutes to avoid a teacher. So when he emerges from his hasty hiding spot into a parallel universe, he's not impressed! And there's not a lion or a witch in sight...In this new world, Jiggy finds he has swapped places with a boy called Juggy who is about to go on a school trip - a trip to compete in the UK Extreme Ironing Championships...

Switch, Vol. 3 (Switch (Viz))

Switch, Vol. 3 (Switch (Viz)) Review

Kai Eto may look like a squeaky clean kid, but the Greater Kanto Narcotics Control Division's new investigator hides a violent alter ego and a dangerous past. Together with his stoic partner Hal Kurabayashi, Kai is assigned to track down and stop the distribution of a dangerous new drug--Dragon Speed.

 

Kai and Hal go undercover as students at the Teito Academy to bust a drug ring working out of the elite private school. With one student dead already, Kai is desperate to solve the case. But with the leaders of the drug ring spiraling out of control and Kai's cover about to be blown, can he break the case before the whole school suffers?

Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols (2nd Edition)

Interconnections: Bridges, Routers, Switches, and Internetworking Protocols (2nd Edition) Review

Radia Perlman's Interconnections is recognized as a leading text on networking theory and practice. It provides authoritative and comprehensive information on general networking concepts, routing algorithms and protocols, addressing, and the mechanics of bridges, routers, switches, and hubs. This Second Edition is expanded and updated to cover the newest developments in the field, including advances in switching and bridge technology, VLANs, Fast Ethernet, DHCP, ATM, and IPv6. Additional new topics include IPX, AppleTalk, and DECnet. You will gain a deeper understanding of the range of solutions possible and find valuable information on protocols for which documentation is not readily available elsewhere. Written by the inventor of many of the algorithms that make switching and routing robust and efficient, Interconnections, Second Edition offers an expert's insight into how and why networks operate as they do. Perlman describes all of the major networking algorithms and protocols in use today in clear and concise terms, while exploring the engineering trade-offs that the different approaches represent. The book contains extensive coverage of such topics as: *The spanning tree algorithm *The differences between bridges, routers, and switches *Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Fast Ethernet *Addressing and packet formats for IP, IPv6, IPX, CLNP, AppleTalk, and DECnet *Autoconfiguration of addresses; strategies in various protocol suites *Routing protocols, including RIP, IS-IS, OSPF, PNNI, NLSP, and BGP *Layer 3 multicast protocols, including IGMP, DVMRP, MOSPF, CBT, PIM, BGMP, Simple Multicast, and Express *Sabotage-proof routing *Protocol design folklore 0201634481B04062001

The Boss's Pet: Their Submissive Switch

The Boss's Pet: Their Submissive Switch Review

Book #4 in the series:  Nick continues to teach Sondra more about the lifestyle they share and the things a submissive needs to know...how to follow rules being one of the most important. Sondra strives to make Nick proud of her as she learns all he shares with her but...is he aware she's learning more than he ever imagined? How will he react if and when Sondra decides to take what SHE wants for a change?
      Can Sondra deal with the sensual heat created by another woman's touch? Although she fights against her personal desires, she may be in for a surprise when her own body betrays her!

Perfect Switch

Perfect Switch Review

While house-sitting for her TV-star twin sister, Marley, Meredith Madison finds an invitation that asks "are you ready for the fantasy of a lifetime?" Admittedly, her life could use quite a bit more excitement. Glamorous, talented Marley has always owned the spotlight, leaving Meredith to fill the role of jeans-and-tee-shirt brainiac/wallflower. Weary of living in her sister's shadow, Meredith decides to grab the chance to step into Marley's Jimmy Choo's. And when a limo arrives to carry her away to her "fantasy," the guy in the back seat is dream-come-true number one. Entrepreneur Tony Valentine has spent his adult life avoiding Hollywood - yet here he is, trying to rescue his family's floundering movie studio. His idea for an actor fantasy camp is the perfect plan...but something isn't right about his headlining celebrity instructor, Marley Madison. Sure, stars some-times dress down, but she looks a tad too familiar with the softer side of Sears. The woman's klutzy, awkward, and adorable. This can't really be Marley...can it? Whoever she is, she's going to have to charm the wealthy "campers" into believing her act. But if they're anything like Tony, they'll find her irresistible!

Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics

Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Switches, and More from Your Old Electronics Review

Admit it: you love to explore how things work. Screwdriver and pliers in hand, no castoff electronics or old appliances are safe. But once you’ve pulled apart your prey, do you really just want to screw it back together again . . . assuming you could? Unscrewed is the perfect resource for all UIYers—Undo It Yourselfers—looking to salvage hidden treasures or repurpose old junk.

            Author Ed Sobey will show you how to safely disassemble more than 50 devices, including: Laser Printer, Radio-Controlled Car, Zip Drive, Videocassette Recorder, Paper Shredder, Audiocassette Player, Electric Drill, Computer Mouse, Keyboard, Fax Machine, Joystick, Floppy Drive, Videocassette Camera, Electric Clock, and More!

            Each deconstruction project includes a “treasure cache” of the components to be found, a required tools list, and step-by-step instructions, with photos, on how to extract the working components. It also includes suggestions on how to repurpose your electronic finds. Why pay good money to an electronics store when you probably already have what you need in that old VCR, printer, or hair dryer? Fight the mindset of planned obsolescence—there’s technological gold in that there junk!

Flip the Switch, Lose the Weight: Proven Strategies to Fuel Your Metabolism and Burn Fat 24 Hours a Day

Flip the Switch, Lose the Weight: Proven Strategies to Fuel Your Metabolism and Burn Fat 24 Hours a Day Review

Discover how easy it can be to drop those unwanted pounds by flipping the switch that revs up metabolism to maximize fat burning all day long

Could losing weight really be as simple as flipping a switch? Absolutely, says Dr. Robert Cooper, one of America’s leading weight-loss researchers. The trouble with most popular diet-and-exercise programs is that they boot up the metabolic thermostat, or Meta-Stat (an area in the brain that regulates metabolism), for only short spurts. The rest of the time the body is in fat-storing mode. But if our Meta-Stat stays on 24 hours a day, we burn fat constantly—and build energy as well.

In Flip the Switch, Lose the Weight, Dr. Cooper reveals scientifically proven strategies that enable us to turn on our Meta-Stat and maintain optimum metabolism all day long.

This groundbreaking book:

• provides an easy 20-minute exercise plan that gently works the body differently on successive days for maximum fat-burning, energy-generating effect

• allows readers to customize their weight-loss programs based on individual goals and lifestyle preferences

• provides an exclusive "Success Map" for readers to chart their progress

• includes complete meal plans and more than 100 recipes, all designed to fuel the Meta-Stat for maximum fat burning

Switch, Vol. 13 (Switch (Viz))

Switch, Vol. 13 (Switch (Viz)) Review

R to L (Japanese Style). Can the Narcotics Control Division save the streets from drugs' invisible threat? Kai has a mental break after shooting a suspect. Fragments of memories surface as he tries to resurrect his past. As more details emerge, Kai must confront his other personality and its origin, which holds the key to his relation with the Ryugen and the secret of "switch."