Bøker av John Sheffield

This book is a collection of the works of John Sheffield, a prominent figure in the 17th and 18th century English literary scene. Sheffield was a poet, playwright, and politician, and his works offer a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of his time. This edition of his works is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In a secret parallel world to Atlanta Georgia, a group of shape-shifting humans trains to combat alien werewolf-like warriors, Morois, and dragons in the virtual reality, Great Game. The game was created by the alien Dariens to help humans combat the evil, alien Siguldian Empire. Word arrives at the Darien-4 space station that the Siguldians have invaded the planet, Darien. The Siguldian forces under the Dracon, Mehrak Dracu, consist of Moroi warriors and dragons, supported by a larger number of Yerboli serfs. The peaceful Darien's need help. Gareth Owen and Mariska Gabor, are sent to the planet Darien in the Orion Nebula to mount a guerilla warfare attempt to oust the Siguldians. Mariska will take the lead because, on Darien, females are the hunters. The Moroi, General Azamat, is frustrated by the incompetent Dracu in his efforts to prevent the rebellion. Will Mariska and Gareth succeed in freeing Darien.

In a secret parallel world to Atlanta Georgia, a group of shape-shifting humans trains to combat alien werewolf-like warriors, Morois, and dragons in the virtual reality, Great Game. When Gareth Giorgi Owen, a 29-year-old descendant of Giorgi the Dragon Slayer, faces a werewolf-like creature, his influential godmother, Teodora, is puzzled. How did the other combatant, Adam Balazs, who operates a steampunk store, adopt that shape? She worries that Gareth may have confronted a real Siguldian warrior. Then, women steampunk afficionados, like Gareth's girlfriend, Jenny, are murdered at the full moon. He and his godmother suspect Adan and an ex-girlfriend of Gareth's, Imelda Gonzales of abducting Jenny. Teodora arranges a game in which Gareth will confront Adam and Imelda. Will Gareth survive?

Gareth, Stanley and Serik travel with General Azamat to Sigulds. Azamat plans to replace Sigismund with an inclusive governing council of Dracons, Morois and Yerboli. This is welcomed by the Yerboli but is a hard sell to Morois and Dracons. Some Moroi support comes when Sigismund's Airforce bombs a Moroi retirement center. Then Sigismund alienates his brilliant daughter, Fazira, when he orders her to marry a Dracon she feels is of inferior intellect. That Dracon is then sent to earth to kill Gareth's family. Fazira realizes that Stanley has broken into the Dracon communication system and adopts a Yerbol shape to meet him. She lures him to a museum. There is a mutual attraction, and she joins Azamat. Will thir combined forces be able to overcome Sigismund?

In a secret parallel world to Atlanta, Georgia, a group of shape-shifting Hungarian-Americans trains to combat alien werewolf-like warriors, Morois, and dragons in the virtual reality, Great Game. The game was created by the alien Dariens to help humans combat the evil, alien Siguldian Empire. Previously, Gareth Gyorgi Owen and Mariska Gabor, were sent to the planet Darien in the Orion Nebula to mount a guerilla warfare attempt to oust the Siguldian, who have invaded Darien. There the Siguldian forces were led by General Azamat. Now, General Azamat is on Earth attempting to obtain a hydrogen bomb. He is using the remake of an absurd movie, "Alien Ghost Riders of the Purple Mesa," to get close to the DOE's Pantex nuclear weapons facility. Will Gareth, aided by Zsa Zsa Cohen and Stanley Botos, be able to thwart Azamat.

Discusses the fun side of the quest to develop fusion energy - a modern equivalent of the hunt for the Holy Grail. This book highlights the significant advances made in developing practical fusion energy and the promise for an exciting future with the National Ignition Facility and International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor.

After an agonizing two-year wait, Andrew Ferguson has returned to Roseland. Back on the remote island in the southern Atlantic where he once spent months studying the habits of the mysterious native auk, he now hopes to settle down and marry the love of his life, Roselander Rose Pascoe. But the island community won’t let him back in so easily. To prove his worth, Andrew has spent his absence learning about sustainable farming in hopes that becoming a useful member of the island community will allow him to stay. The Maskers, a pagan cult on the island with a history of violence to outsiders, are determined not to let that happen. Adding to his problems, Rose is the prime candidate for the role of Queen in an ancient rite on Midsummer’s Day…one that requires her to be unfaithful several times over. Andrew can only hope that the eccentric Clara has a plot to get them married in time. Will the Maskers succeed in undermining his efforts and force him off Roseland, or will Andrew fight to stay and be forced to watch as Rose lies with another man?