Co-authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris ingeniously reimagine England’s Edwardian Era in Phoenix Rising—a hilarious, rip-roaring steampunk fantasy romp that the voracious fans of New York Times bestseller Gail Carriger will eagerly devour with great relish. In this outrageous, non-stop adventure, Ballantine and Morris introduce us to Agents Books and Braun of the ultra-secret Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences—the most delightful duo of very British evil-bashers since The Avengers, Emma Peel and John Steed. With its malevolent secret societies, earth-shattering conspiracies, breathtaking derring-do, and absolutely wondrous weapons, Phoenix Rising out-Sherlocks Robert Downey, Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes.

Phoenix Rising: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Series, 1)

Romance

Ballantine, Pip

Morris, Tee

Historical

Harper/Voyager

Hang onto your bowler hats, agents Books and Braun of Britain’s top-secret Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences are back in The Janus Affair. In their second wildly imaginative, utterly fantastic steampunk adventure, authors Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris carry readers back to an alternate history Edwardian England, where suffragettes are inexplicably disappearing in flashes of lightning, and the brainy, intrepid Mr. Books and his partner, the fearless, lovely, weapons-loving Eliza Braun, must get to the bottom of the nefarious matter—while confronting high-flying assassins, a traitorous turncoat, and the Queen of the Underworld herself. The Janus Affair is the British TV classic, The Avengers, updated for the 21st Century and given a delectable steampunk twist—an Affair that will satisfy fantasy lovers, graphic novel aficionados, and dedicated fans of the novels of Gail Carriger.

The Janus Affair (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Series, 2)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Working for the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, one sees innumerable technological wonders. But even veteran agents Braun and Books are unprepared for what the electrifying future holds in the third novel in the steampunk adventure series. After being ignominiously shipped out of England following their participation in the Janus affair, Braun and Books are ready to prove their worth as agents. But what starts as a simple mission in the States—intended to keep them out of trouble—suddenly turns into a scandalous and convoluted case that has connections reaching as far as Her Majesty the Queen. Even with the help of two American agents from the Office of the Supernatural and the Metaphysical, Braun and Books have their work cut out for them as their chief suspect in a rash of nautical and aerial disasters is none other than Thomas Edison. Between the fantastic electric machines of Edison, the eccentricities of MoPO consultant Nikola Tesla, and the mysterious machinations of a new threat known only as the Maestro, they may find themselves in far worse danger than they ever have been in before…

Dawn's Early Light (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences)

United States

For years, the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences has enjoyed the favor of Her Majesty the Queen. But as agents Brooks and Braun soon learn in the fourth novel in the steampunk adventure series, even the oldest loyalties can turn in a moment… Having narrowly escaped the electrifying machinations of Thomas Edison, Books and Braun are looking forward to a relaxing and possibly romantic voyage home. But when Braun’s emergency signal goes off, all thoughts of recreation vanish. Braun’s street-wise team of child informants, the Ministry Seven, is in grave peril, and Books and Braun must return to England immediately. But when the intrepid agents finally arrive in London, the situation is even more dire than they imagined. The Ministry has been disavowed, and the Department of Imperial Inconveniences has been called in to decommission its agents in a most deadly fashion. The plan reeks of the Maestro’s dastardly scheming. Only, this time, he has a dangerous new ally—a duplicitous doctor whose pernicious poisons have infected the highest levels of society, reaching even the Queen herself...

The Diamond Conspiracy (A Peculiar Occurrences Novel)

Ballantine, Philippa

Literary

If you once dreamed of a broadcasting career, or if you’re passionate about a cause you want to share with the world, podcasting may be just what you’re looking for. But it’s not as simple as picking up a microphone—at least, not if you want great results. So pick up Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies instead, and discover the secrets of producing professional podcasts! 
This plain-English guide shows you how to record like a pro, build an audience, and maybe even generate some revenue from your podcasting passion. If you're ready to go live with what you have to say, here's how to create podcasts that appeal to a large audience, sound top-notch, and communicate a message. Find out what equipment you need, how to promote your podcast, and how to: <ul>
<li>Choose a topic and decide whether to narrow or expand your focus</li> <li>Sort and filter information about your subject matter</li> <li>Set up a recording studio</li> <li>Record with pro-level software and hardware</li> <li>Produce your show with sound effects, music, and appropriate sound balance</li> <li>Create a video podcast</li> <li>Craft a targeted distribution, marketing, and promotional plan</li> <li>Promote your business or a nonprofit group</li> <li>Turn your podcasting hobby into a moneymaking venture by selling ads or products on your podcasts, or by using them to promote your own skills</li> </ul>
There’s a lot to think about if you’re considering creating podcasts that will stand out and get noticed. With this guide by your side, your star status is much closer. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies

Computers & Technology

Williams, Ryan C.

Terra, Evo

Web Development & Design

For Dummies

Podcasting for Dummies

New tools have made it easier to create a podcast. The second edition of Podcasting For Dummies shows you how you can create and distribute your own online recordings using tools you already have. This edition also covers what you need to build a top-notch podcasting studio. Expert podcasters Tee Morris and Evo Terra are joined on this edition by a fellow podcasting guru, Chuck Tomasi, to walk you through recording, editing, posting, and promoting a podcast. Chapters cover: 
<ul>
<li>Choosing a topic that fits your expertise</li> <li>Writing an outline or script for your podcast</li> <li>Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio</li> <li>Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs</li> <li>Upgrading to pro-level podcasting equipment</li> <li>Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who’s not in the room with you</li> <li>Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast</li> <li>Finding a place to host your podcast online</li> <li>Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites</li> <li>Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay</li> <li>Creating podcasts designed to promote a business</li> </ul>

Podcasting For Dummies

Tomasi, Chuck

Podcasting is like blogging out loud! It gives you a voice—one that can be heard worldwide on computers, iPods, or other MP3 players. You can podcast to boost your business, promote your passion, share your opinions, or just have fun. The point is to say what you want to say to those who want to hear it. With step-by-step explanations, screen shots, and tons of examples, this guide clues you in on recording, producing, and hosting your very own podcast with info on: 
<ul>
<li>Finding your voice and your niche, whether you want to talk tech, make your own kinds of music, educate listeners, make people laugh, do soundseeing tours, serialize your novel, or invent a new podcasting genre </li> <li>Getting the bare necessities (if you don’t already have them), including a microphone, recording software, and an audio card</li> <li>Audio editing software such as Audacity, Cakewalk for PCs, GarageBand for musicality, and Audio HiJack Pro for Macs</li> <li>Recording, including understanding dB (decibel levels), capturing or minimizing ambient noise, and more</li> <li>Editing with GarageBand or Audacity, adding bed music, and including intros and outros for a signature finishing touch</li> </ul>
You want your podcast to be heard. Podcasting For Dummies helps you launch and promote it with info on how to: <ul>
<li>Downsize your audio files with MP3 compression</li> <li>Change bit rates and sample rates in Audacity and iTunes</li> <li>Create and edit your ID3 tags in Audacity or iTunes</li> <li>Post your show notes using Movable Type or Libsyn</li> <li>Simplify the RSS 2.0 feed by using blogging software or a podcast-hosting company such as Audioblog.com, Podcastamatic, and Feeder</li> <li>Ping for publicity</li> <li>Communicate with your listeners on your blog, through online discussion groups such as Yahoo! Groups or Google Groups, or on online forums</li> </ul>
Of course, if you want to be a podcatcher (a listener) and subscribe to podcasts, this guide shows you how to do that, too! Complete with a companion podcast—a free weekly audio commentary that will keep you up to speed on the podsphere—this guide helps you get your message heard, loud and clear.

Networking & Cloud Computing

From the Creators of the award-winning steampunk Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences series comes a collection of new adventures from around the world. The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences investigates the bizarre and unusual, and protects the citizens of the Empire from forces of darkness. Every agent knows that thrusting themselves into danger is part of the job, and may demand of them the ultimate sacrifice. They call on their own inner strength, wits, intellect, and innovations of science and technology. But is it enough to face the unknown and the unexplainable? Travel to the farthest corners of Queen Victoria’s mighty empire and back again to the shores of Old Blighty, unlocking the mysteries of legend, lore, and shadowy societies. Welcome to a world of steam, secrets, machinations and madness.

Ministry Protocol: Thrilling Tales of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences (Tale from the Archives: Ballantine and Morris)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Axelrod, Jared

White, Alex

Freund, Glenn

Woodworth, Peter

Rabarts, Dan

Blackwell, J R

Harris, Lauren

Mangan, Jack

Cooper, Karina

Science Fiction

Imagine That! Studios

Sams Teach Yourself Twitter in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you learn everything you need to know to use Twitter quickly and easily. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks. "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts. "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. Sams Teach Yourself Twitter in 10 Minutes provides beginner and experienced users with fast at-a-glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, and cautions to help avoid common Twitter pitfalls. It is written in a clear, easy-to-understand format. It walks you though creating a basic profile, and then moves into working away from the website and using third-party applications and mobile clients for smartphones. Topics covered include: <ul>
<li>Creating a complete profile that encourages connections both personal and professional</li> <li>Creating avatars that best represent you</li> <li>Expressing yourself in 140-characters or less</li> <li>Exchanging links efficiently across the Twitter network</li> <li>Exchanging media (photos, video, and audio) across Twitter</li> <li>Working with third-party websites to help build your network</li> <li>Working with websites that expand Twitter's capabilities</li> <li>Working with third-party applications to automatically retrieve tweets from Twitter.com</li> <li>Working with third-party applications to use Twitter on a smartphone </li> </ul>

Sams Teach Yourself Twitter in 10 Minutes

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Sams.

All a Twitter: A Personal and Professional Guide to Social Networking With Twitter

Que Pub

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