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Damage to Concrete Structures
Serious degradation mechanisms can severely reduce the service life of concrete structures: steel reinforcement can corrode, cement matrix can be attacked, and even aggregates can show detrimental processes. Therefore, it is important to understand how damage can occur to concrete structures and to appreciate the timing of the actions leading to damage. Damage to Concrete Structures summarizes the state-of-the-art information on the degradation of concrete structures, and gives a clear and comprehensive overview of what can go wrong. Offering a logical flow, the chapters are ordered according to the chronological timing of the actions leading to concrete damage. The author explains the different actions or mechanisms in a fundamental manner, without too many physical or chemical details, to provide greater clarity and readability. The book describes the different causes of damage to concrete, including inappropriate design, errors during execution, mechanisms occurring during hardening of concrete, and actions or degradation mechanisms during service life (hardened concrete). The degradation mechanisms are illustrated with numerous real-world examples and many drawings and photographs taken of actual structures. Written as a textbook for students as well as a reference for professionals, this easy-to-comprehend book gives readers a deeper understanding of the damage that can occur to concrete during the construction process and service. Read more$0.00$9.95 -
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The Mystery of the Black Birds:
CAN FOUR KIDS SAVE AMERICA FROM BRITISH RULE? BUY NOW FOR FREE!!! A COMPLETE REVISED MANUSCRIPT RELEASING ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH! The year is 1976, two hundred years after American Independence. Siblings Jack, Jim, and Rose Brown discover that the British want to steal America again and, before they can notify the authorities, they get kidnapped. With everything on the line, the trio escape and, in doing so, they meet a friend who joins them on their quest. Follow the siblings in this exciting mystery to find out what happens to the U.S.A. Read more$0.00$9.99 -
Smitten With Ravioli: a Sweet Romantic Comedy Set in Italy
Love is on the menu in this sweet romantic comedy set in Italy. Ginny’s Italian cooking course was supposed to be a peaceful escape from her troubles. But when she meets Preston, an infuriating know-it-all history professor, she quickly realizes her past has come back to haunt her. The last thing Ginny needs is for Preston to find out who she really is. Her plan seems foolproof—assume a fake identity and keep her distance from the pretentious jerk. But when they’re forced to work together, Ginny starts to see a different side of Preston. She’s torn between her desire to reveal who she really is and her fear that she’ll lose everything in the process. Will Ginny be able to trust Preston with her heart, or will love turn out to be the ultimate recipe for disaster? If you like quirky characters, happily ever afters, and the occasional drooling cat, you’ll love Ginny and Preston’s story. Want more hilarious travel adventures and romance? Check out the other standalone books in the Smitten with Travel series: Smitten with Ravioli – Ginny’s story set in Italy Smitten with Croissants – Mia’s story set in France Smitten with Strudel – Isabelle’s story set in Germany Smitten with Candy Canes – Zoe’s story set in Santa’s Village, Finland Smitten with Baklava – Olivia’s story set in Greece Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Prisoner 0001: an Action-packed Survival Thriller
Seventeen-year-old Morgan Raurk has spent years trying to expose the heinous ways of a government top secret agency. She knew risks were involved, but she never imagined she’d be banished to a remote island to serve a lifelong sentence. Having only obtained basic survival knowledge through television documentaries, she isn’t so sure she’ll make it. To make matters worse, countless threats await her inside the jungle. Will she adapt? Will she survive? If Morgan hopes to live another day, she’ll need to make decisions that go against everything she’s ever known. Prisoner 0001 tells the action-packed story of the first prisoner sentenced to Kormace Island—the Island of Killers. *Novella prequel to The Feral Sentence series Read more$0.00$2.99 -
First Knight
The Minimum Wage Sidekick returns in an all-new adventure! Eighteen-year-old Alex Fry (Beams) thinks he’s seen it all in his year and a half as a part-time sidekick. That’s why he’s surprised when the police call him and his boss to investigate the gruesome slaughter of a local crime gang. Nineteen of Golden City’s most wanted killed in one night by one man. The culprit: A supervillain knight known as Slasher seeking to conquer Golden City in the name of his mysterious king. Slasher is willing to kill anyone who stands in the way of his conquest of the city and Beams and Rubberman are at the top of his hit list. Now Beams must use all of his cunning, strength, and powers to defeat Slasher and save Golden City. Yet when Beams’ own failing powers threaten to kill him, defeating Slasher may be the least of his troubles. Read more$0.00$4.99 -
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Discrete: a Litrpg Redemption Saga
The Realm Online needs a hero. He’ll have to grow up first. Billy’s a friendless teen and child of divorce, but when he’s playing The Realm Online? He’s a legend. Not just a legend, but a god amongst men. Some say he’s a no-skill hack, that he’s nothing without the mysterious artifact weapon known across the lands as Banhammer. With a unique fighting style perfected over the course of beating the endgame content (twice), Bronan is above needing friends—or a guild, for that matter. Lily of House Hathur is another matter. She isn’t merely a conniving you-know-what out to get him killed…IRL she’s also his sister. When their parents split, so did she, and now he won’t stop trying to ruin her reputation. Can Billy ever forgive his sister for abandoning him—or will his single-minded rage drive her to the brink? Get this book now to find out, and enjoy the opening blow in the eternal struggle between Good and Evil—and brother and sister—in the Banhammer Chronicles. WARNING: This book contains depictions of bullying and the shadowy underbelly of teenage sibling relationships. It’s also at times humorous—and sweet. The main character is what we’d consider to be an anti-hero and may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Will he earn redemption? That’s precisely the story we’ll explore in the subsequent BANHAMMER CHRONICLES, starting with REBUILD. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Sam the Bear and His Dream: Toddler Book You Can Everything, Books for Little Do Not Give Up, About Bear, Dreams Come True. Be Strong and Follow Your Dreams! … in Dream, a Book About a Sweet Tooth)
You can not do it! You are wasting your time!It is not for you! Familiar? Many of us have ever heard these phrases and often from the closest people. And after such words, we put our dreams on hold for a long time, sometimes even giving them up. Therefore, dependence on the opinions of others, often unflattering, is one of the most inhibiting factors when moving towards the fulfillment of a dream.This book is a good starting point for teaching little readers not to stop believing in a dream, their goals in life, in their mission, no matter what people say around them. They will understand that they can do everything if they want it. Together with the main character, your little boys and girls will learn: Protect their world Protect their dreams and goals Believe in themselves Be purposeful and persistent Do not give up, and listen to your heart Be strong, and achieve your goals Not be afraid of difficulties What you can expect from this book Beautifully illustrated children’s book Great and inspiring story with a moral lesson for boys and girls Excellent quality printing Easy to read and understand writing style. Suitable for reading aloud and self-reading Cute and funny illustrations of animals: bear, squirrel, mouse, hare, beaver, wolf, raccoon, and others Who is this book for This children’s book is perfect for parents, and grandparents who love to read stories to their little ones This sweet book will be loved by preschool, kindergarten girls and boys, and first graders This illustrated book will be the perfect addition to your child’s library collection For boys and girls who have a birthday or other holiday. After all, a book is the best gift of all time! Join Sam, who overcomes various difficulties on the way to his dream. His things don’t always go easy and according to plan, but that only makes it more interesting.Who helped Sam fulfill his dream, and who were all the pirates afraid of?Read about it in this short story for kids with a moral lesson.Scroll up and click the Buy Now button to get your copy! (A Perfect Gift Idea) Read more$0.00$1.99 -
Daring the Player
She’s nothing but trouble – and he can’t resist. Raised by a pro football legend, Miami Thunder wide receiver, Rep Grissom, has a career most would envy. A toxic marriage with a party girl almost put him on the sidelines, but now he keeps his head down and makes the moves on the field that leave younger players in his dust. Now all he must do is maintain the status quo, and he’s guaranteed a lucrative new contract at an age when most guys are retiring. Lola Corbin is used to leaving all the big boys in her rear-view mirror. The lead singer in the world’s biggest rock band, she fills up arenas and closes down the clubs, but with the group on the brink of breaking apart – her future is uncertain. Years spent on the road have left her with nothing at home except platinum records on the walls, an empty fridge, and a cold bed. For the first time, she’s looking for something – and someone – beyond the spotlight. When Lola’s first night in her condo ends with Rep breaking up a fight, he realizes that temptation has moved in next door. Lola doesn’t usually go for the strong and serious types, but the more she sees of her neighbor, the more she wants. When a thank-you dinner turns into dancing and a hot tryst in the back of the club, their attraction cannot be denied. But when Lola-induced trouble results in a front-page-career-ending spectacle, the player must decide if he’s going to be as daring with his heart as he is on the field. ******** �� playing-it-safe NFL Football player�� bada** rockstar heroine�� trouble-moved-in-next-door (literally)�� we can hook-up with no feelings�� uh-oh . . . feelings Read more$0.00$6.99 -
How to Get to Mars for Kids!
We’re going to Mars!Join us on this journey and learn about: SpaceX’s Starship Raptor Rocket Engines How to actually get to Mars The 5 Hazards of Human Space Flight The Mars Missions and Probes and ROVERS Ingenuity Helicopter Terraforming Mars Life on Other Planets Astronomy & Light Years MARS Geology and much more! The International Space Station LOTS of Book BONUSES like FREE eBooks And POSTERS! INTERACTIVE! With QUIZZES Awesome VIDEOS! Start your child’s Astronaut training and Go to MARS and back!Specially designed for kids ages 5-9 -AND 9–12. ENGAGING pics with just the right amount of words helps your child learn, and at their own pace, because they want to! We should never make the mistake of “dumbing down” our material for what we “perceive” as the right difficulty level for a certain age. Let your kid decide. This book starts out super simple and then gets a little more technical in the end.Just right for all ages! INTERACTIVE!With VIDEOS, Quizzes, and interactive content that will engage your kid!All with fabulous full-color FULL-PAGE photos in this book to get your kids motivated! Help your kid learn to read – he or she will WANT to read this if they want to go to Mars and be an Astronaut. Children need role models today, additionally READING -instead of playing video games- should be more encouraged. This is an INTERACTIVE book with lots of Videos–no Apps required! DEFINITIONS for the harder words are provided to ADVANCE reading skills and comprehension. Razor-sharp graphics and DIAGRAMS to explain the cool parts of the spacecraft and ANSWER all of those questions your kids might have 🙂 This book motivates by linking cool pics for kids to cool content – WORDS Scroll up and grab a copy today!OBLITERATE THE LEADERSHIP GAP!www.Kidsbooks.Club Read more$0.00$17.99 -
Home Is Where the Heartbreak Is
A standalone young adult romance from New York Times bestselling author Tess Oliver. ” I loved this story and would highly recommend it!” ~ObsessedWithBooks After a five year absence, seventeen-year-old Jessa has returned to her hometown of Pinecliff, a small mountain resort town where she’d left behind her two best friends, Chase and Nico. Growing up the three had been inseparable, and their close friendships had filled the void left by their dysfunctional families. Jessa quickly discovers that the strong bonds with Chase and Nico still exist and she realizes that her emotional tie to Nico has developed into something more intense than friendship. But just a few days after her return, Jessa discovers that not everyone in Pinecliff is happy to see her again. Other Vacation Romances:Cowboy DarkAngel Beach Approx. 40,000 words Read more$0.00$2.99 -
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The Creed: Book 1 of the Magical Realism Romance Series the Creed
Mia has loved Gabriel since the day he suddenly appeared to fulfill his dharma, to see her through a difficult adolescence after being orphaned. He disappeared without notice when Mia found employment as a dancer and could stand on her own feet. Recurring dreams lead Mia to believe a mystery keeps them apart, Gabriel loves her as much as she loves him, and he will return. When Gabriel reappears at a frightful accident site, Mia thinks the time has come to reunite. But now Gabriel is a convicted biker gang member, brainwashed by a cult who captures Nephilim. Should she cut her ties and marry Alex, the man who stands by her when Gabriel offers her up as a sacrifice to his cult? What is the greatest act of courage that will show her the deeper meaning of love? In The Creed series, magical realism meets visionary fiction, paranormal romance and romantic suspense – in a Nephilim love triangle set in contemporary California. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Forbidden
*NEWLY UPDATED VERSION. IF PREVIOUSLY DOWNLOADED PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU OPT IN FOR UPDATES ON YOUR STORED BOOKS* Discover the best-selling clean young adult paranormal and urban fantasy series that everyone is talking about… The series with over 6500 5* ratings (iBooks, Amazon and Goodreads) “…the characters are complex and the storyline is amazing!” Amazon Reviewer ***** “…it has everything I love in my books from forbidden love to a kickbutt fight scene…I decided halfway through that this is one of the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading!”Amazon Review ***** Roseline Enescue didn’t ask to become an immortal, to have all of the guests at her wedding slaughtered, or be forced into marriage with a man whose lust for blood would one day ignite the vampire legend. Willing to risk everything for a chance at a normal life, Roseline escapes to America, but her transition into the human world isn’t easy. Mortal men flock after her while cutthroat girls plot her demise. Roseline soon discovers that cliche is sometimes based on reality, in a painful way! Yet she remains relatively unfazed by it all until she meets Gabriel Marston. As their lives entwine, Roseline realizes that he is more than he seems. His ability to grind concrete into dust pales in comparison to the glowing cross tattoo that mysteriously appears on his forearms. Despite the forbidden bond between them, Roseline can’t help wondering what Gabriel is. He’s not human. He’s not immortal. So just what is he? Click on the link above to find out who and what Gabriel Marston REALLY is… Then don’t forget to check out the rest of the books in this series when you are done.Reckoning, Book II Redemption, Book III Evermore, Book IV (novella) Or grab the Arotas Trilogy Box set and save money! Want to know how it all began? Desolate, Book I of the Immortal Rose Trilogy Read more$0.00$14.99 -
Don’t Let Us Disappear! 5 Endangered Animals Tell Their Story of Survival
Don’t Let Us Disappear is an educational, story-based children’s book that introduces the topics of endangered animals and conservation to elementary school-aged youth. Author Grace Comerford, 16, takes readers through a fun adventure meeting five endangered animals as they explain their lives as endangered species. In addition, the characters tell the readers how they can help each species as kids! This book is filled with colorful cartoons and graphics that will make learning fun for your child! Your child will learn: 1. What endangered species are 2. How species become endangered 3. Why it is important to help them 4. How they can help these species themselves! If you like Grace’s previous books like Power of Purple: Jackie’s Purple Ninja Story, or A Talent For Kindness you may like this book too! Author Grace Comerford is a teenage author, podcaster, and climate activist who is very passionate about protecting our earth and the animals in it. She has written and done graphic art on this book and two other children’s books. Her website, daretodreamgreen.com, features her other accomplishments as well as where to find her blogs, podcasts, and books. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Posters of Aviation and Early Flight
With 600 beautiful posters, this book is sure to appeal to aviation enthusiast as well as poster aficionados. This book provides a brief history of the lithograph and the early days of flight and aviation. The posters within this book will provide the reader with a comprehensive review of the best aviation posters from 1884 until 1949. This was a period in which some of the most interesting aircraft in the world were produced. And during this period, many of the best artist were creating incredible posters to advertise aviation events and achievements. This book contains posters with various artistic styles such as Art Nouveau and Art Deco. With many of the images, there is brief summary about the history of aviation, locations of major events, and the early pioneers of aircraft. The reader will find this book to be informative with an incredible collection of beautiful, vintage aircraft photos. Read more$0.00$2.99 -
First Love in Bar Harbor. Prequel: Secrets in Maine Series
”There are different types of love but none of them trump the love you have for your children and grandchildren. That love is stronger and bigger than anything you’ll ever feel as they are extensions of you” Grab your tissues and go on a journey to Bar Harbor, in Amy Rafferty’s new Secrets In Maine series. Start a heartwarming mystery family saga set in a charming beach resort town in New England. Hope Wright is swept up in a whirlwind summer romance with her brother’s best friend, Logan Hall whom she’s secretly had a crush on for years. The days of her first year of summer holidays from college turn into a dream come true for Hope when Logan finally notices her. His parents ask her to help him plan his farewell party, and for the next eight days, she and Logan work closely together while sparking a secret romance. While those days left Hope walking on air, the day before the party Logan becomes cold and withdrawn. He asks Hope if she’ll meet him because he has something to talk to her about. Hope doesn’t hear from or see Logan again until the night of the party and finds he is with Melissa Shaw, his ex-girlfriend, a teen sensation superstar. At the party, Hope flees and goes home where she gets an earlier flight back to college in Boston making the decision to heal her wounded heart and be happy again after a crazy summer. Returning home out of necessity months later Hope runs into a cold, aloof Logan. Determined to move forward with her new unplanned life she vows never to see him again, especially since he is still with Melissa Shaw. First Love In Bar Harbor is the prequel in the series about a beach town with intriguing quirky characters. If you love women’s mystery fiction and clean romance with warm and fun-loving characters you’ll fall in love with, this series is for you with all the feels! Here’s what readers are saying about Amy’s books: ‘Beautifully written. Amy Rafferty never disappoints, this is another winner!! Loved the story, wonderful writing. Love the plot, beautiful setting, and strong intense interesting characters.’ – Amazon Reviewer ‘Another great book from Amy Rafferty, with lots of twists and turns. Find a nice comfy place to read you’ll not want to stop reading.’ – Amazon Reviewer ‘Wow, what a great book this is. Amy Rafferty has done it again. Before you start reading make sure you have some Kleenex on hand.’ – Amazon Reviewer Read more$0.00$0.99
