UFOs and space aliens are visiting Earth?! Now it's time to get the facts!Did a "flying saucer" really crash near Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947, and have we been victims of a sinister government conspiracy to hide its alien occupants in a secret facility? Is there truth behind the swirled crops phenomenon? Have humans been abducted by aliens?In an effort to counter media misinformation The UFO Invasion offers definitive, behind-the-scenes accounts of each case of extraterrestrial visitations and paranormal claims. This fully documented look at sightings, encounters, the Roswell incident, "MJ-12" documents, crop circles, the "alien autopsy," and more will challenge, illuminate, anger and amuse. Included are revealing articles by Robert A. Baker, Robert E. Bartholomew, Joseph A. Bauer, William B. Blake, Robyn M. Dawes, C. Eugene Emery, Zen Faulkes, John F. Fischer, Kingston A. George, Jr., Philip J. Klass, Joe Nickell, James E. Oberg, Peter J. Reeven, Ian Ridpath, Robert Sheaffer, Armando Simon, Lloyd Stires, Trey Stokes, Dave Thomas, Richard L. Weaver (Col. USAF), Jeff Wells, and Robert P. Young. Also, SETI coordinator Thomas P. McDonough ponders searching for extraterrestrial intelligence.

The end of the world is coming Nearly every person on earth can feel it-but what does that mean? What can we expect of Armageddon, and how do we survive?

Author Juliet Nickels has compiled all the evidence and information you need to survive Armageddon, including a timeline of events. There is hope, and Juliet guides you to the path of safety until these treacherous times have passed.

This work provides an accurate, in-depth examination and scientific evaluation of the most famous hauntings in American history as depicted in popular films and television programs. Neither a debunking book nor one written for the "true believer" in the paranormal, American Hauntings objectively scrutinizes the historic evidence behind such hugely popular films as The Exorcist, The Amityville Horror, An American Haunting, The Conjuring, and The Haunting in Connecticut to ascertain the accuracy of these entertainment depictions of "true life" hauntings. The authors then compare these popular culture accounts against the alleged real-life encounters and impartially weigh the evidence to assess whether each incident actually took place. Written by highly credentialed, recognized authorities on the paranormal and social psychology, this book contains meticulously documented, science-based information written for a broad audience, from middle and high school students and those taking introductory courses at a university level to general readers. There is no other work that provides as careful and unbiased an evaluation of the most famous hauntings in American history. The book also examines the reliability of popular television shows such as Unsolved Mysteries and Paranormal Witness. Supplies a balanced approach to the subject of the paranormal and social psychology that explores both sides of the issue and evaluates the evidence as a scientist would Examines subject matter that is of universal, natural interest to students, teachers, and the general public, and supplies interdisciplinary coverage of religion, history, sociology, social psychology, folklore, critical thinking, pseudoscience, and media/film studies Provides an ideal resource for students writing reports and research papers

Hailey Bailey has never been noticed, recognized or remembered. After a transient childhood spent in the cab of a Mack truck, Hailey is now 43 years old, overweight and stuck in a go-nowhere job with Jesus, her ex-husband who filed for divorce in an inner office envelope.

When a rare impulse strikes, Hailey buys a Daily Lottery ticket thinking she will never win. But when she "does" win and "continues" to win every time she buys a ticket, hard-nosed news reporter George Sprinkle is on the case, threatening to expose Hailey of pulling off the biggest lottery scam in state history. But it's not the money Hailey is drawn to--it's the fact that miraculously, people are nice to her every time she wins.

But the once-famous investigative reporter needs a big story to save his journalistic reputation and deflated ego and nothing will stop him from publishing his story. Throw in a Chinese restaurant, one night with a Kenny Rogers impersonator and a few trips through the all-you-can-eat fried bar, and you've got the twist-turning tale of Hailey Bailey, the woman you won't notice but will never forget.

I have the ability to act interested in something a guy is saying when I m really thinking about how cute my new boots are.

Chillies can become an obsession. The reward gained from cultivating a single plant can urge us to fill a greenhouse with them; or that initial taste of something hot can lead to a larder full of spice. This is a follow-up to the book 'Growing Chillies', but it isn't just a recipe book for chilli growers. It is a guide for all chilli enthusiasts who are looking for interesting ways to make the most of their passion. Sections include: Specific chillies and their uses; fresh, dried, smoked or powdered How to dry, pickle and smoke your own chillies Make your own sauces Over 50 tasty chilli recipes from hot sauces to desserts The author draws on his experience in commercial production of fresh, dried and smoked chillies to share invaluable advice on their uses in over 50 delicious recipes. If you think a book all about chillies will blow your socks off, think again, many recipes take advantage of the subtle and diverse range of flavours, as well as the heat.

This book on the Laser Crystallization of Silicon reviews the latest experimental and theoretical studies in the field. It has been written by recognised global authorities and covers the most recent phenomena related to the laser crystallization process and the properties of the resulting polycrystalline silicon.
Reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field that the series covers, this volume will continue to be of great interest to physicists, chemists, materials scientists and device engineers in modern industry.
Valuable applications for industry, particularly in the fabrication of thin-film electronics
Each chapter has been peer reviewed
An important and timely contribution to the semiconductor literature

This textbook addresses the conceptual and practical aspects of the various phases of the lifecycle of service systems, ranging from service ideation, design, implementation, analysis, improvement and trading associated with service systems engineering. Written by leading experts in the field, this indispensable textbook will enable a new wave of future professionals to think in a service-focused way with the right balance of competencies in computer science, engineering, and management. Fundamentals of Service Systems is a centerpiece for a course syllabus on service systems. Each chapter includes a summary, a list of learning objectives, an opening case, and a review section with questions, a project description, a list of key terms, and a list of further reading bibliography. All these elements enable students to learn at a faster and more comfortable peace. For researchers, teachers, and students who want to learn about this new emerging science, Fundamentals of Service Systems provides an overview of the core disciplines underlying the study of service systems. It is aimed at students of information systems, information technology, and business and economics. It also targets business and IT practitioners, especially those who are looking for better ways of innovating, designing, modeling, analyzing, and optimizing service systems.

Culture, Politics, and Governing: The Contemporary Ascetics of Knowledge Production is a critical, interdisciplinary approach to how the practices that govern the production of knowledge and culture have material consequences for how we experience everyday life.

This study offers fresh insight into the place of (non)violence within Jesus' ministry, by examining it in the context of the eschatologically-motivated revolutionary violence of Second Temple Judaism. The book first explores the connection between violence and eschatology in key literary and historical sources from Second Temple Judaism. The heart of the study then focuses on demonstrating the thematic centrality of Jesus' opposition to such "eschatological violence" within the Synoptic presentations of his ministry, arguing that a proper understanding of eschatology and violence together enables appreciation of the full significance of Jesus' consistent disassociation of revolutionary violence from his words and deeds. The book thus articulates an understanding of Jesus' nonviolence that is firmly rooted in the historical context of Second Temple Judaism, presenting a challenge to the "seditious Jesus hypothesis"-the claim that the historical Jesus was sympathetic to revolutionary ideals. Jesus' rejection of violence ought to be understood as an integral component of his eschatological vision, embodying and enacting his understanding of (i) how God's kingdom would come, and (ii) what would identify those who belonged to it.