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The Moon offers humanity a site from which to understand our origins, and a springboard—both technologically and strategically—for exploration of the moons of Mars and beyond. This book takes you on the journey of peering into one of humanity's most significant missions to space; the Artemis project. Taking humans back to the Moon and beyond, NASA's Artemis mission promises to provide a beach head for ventures to the small but scientifically important celestial worlds. The icy Galilean satellites of Jupiter display varied and exotic landscapes foundational to our understanding of the icy worlds in the outer system. Further sites of exploration and study include Saturn’s moons Titan, Enceladus, Iapetus and others; all of which are discussed! This book will take you beyond the gas giants by getting a chance to see how hot spots for scientists and tourist encompass ice volcanoes, vast glacial flows, and the tallest cliffs in the solar system.

R.I.P. JUDGE DREDD? Following the decimation of Mega-City One during Chaos Day, Judges from other `friendly' Justice Departments have been brought in to strengthen the ranks and help maintain law and order on the streets. Amongst the newcomers is Fintan Joyce - son of a former Emerald Isle Judge, who teamed up with Judge Dredd in one of the most fondly remembered Dredd stories. Exploiting the Big Meg's weakened state, several groups have risen up against the Judges, including the Goblin King's Undercity army and a mutant group lead by the monstrous Thorn, who have been attacking Cursed Earth outposts. If things couldn't get any worse, Dredd has fallen foul of Brit-Cit and they want him in prison or on a slab... Have the odds finally stacked up enough to spell the end of Mega-City One's greatest lawman?

Welcome to the fifth and latest volume of [The World of Myth Magazine's] anthology series! This collection invites you to explore new realms of possibility, with stories that take you on journeys through unexpected twists and imaginative realities. From a trash colossus and a heroic turkey teaming up amidst the chaos of a Thanksgiving Day Parade to save a pig in Pittsburgh, to a chilling tale of friends haunted by the mysterious disappearance of one of their own, this anthology showcases an array of stunning ideas. In another gripping narrative, detectives unravel the gruesome murder of Elizabeth Long in 1940s Los Angeles, where personal turmoil, media frenzy, and complex relationships intertwine. Within these pages, you'll encounter thrilling adventures across a broad spectrum of genres-fantasy, horror, suspense, humor, and science fiction-all from the brilliant minds featured in The World of Myth Magazine. Dive into a world of creativity, where every story challenges your imagination and expands the boundaries of fiction.

The first new Trigan Empire comic in over 40 years, a gateway for new readers into the classic sci-fi comic series. You have read about the Rise of the Trigan Empire, now read about the Fall... For the first time in 40 Years, the Trigan Empire rises once again! From the award-winning creative team of Michael Carroll (Dreadnoughts), and Tom Foster (Judge Dredd), New Adventures from the Trigan Empire continues the classic, groundbreaking comics story originally told by Mike Butterworth and Don Lawrence. Decades have passed since we were last visitors to The Trigan Empire, and an aging Emperor Trigo has started to think about who his successor may be. His right-hand man and nephew, Janno, is perceived as the natural successor - but Trigo's abandoned son, Nikko, has long harboured a grudge against his father and now, having built his own Empire whilst in exile, he’s in perfect position to take revenge on his family and seize the Empire he believes is rightfully his…. Will the Trigan Empire rise… or fall? Don’t miss the beginning of an incredible new saga!

A superhero adventure series that gives ordinary boys extraordinary powers! Comic-book style adventure meets fast-paced action in this thrilling new series, starting with The Quantum Prophecy.

The perfectly preserved body of a 10,000 year-old headless horse is discovered in a glacier in Norway. In Dublin, a genetic engineer in the employ of a ruthless businessman dreams of creating the fastest racehorse ever. Add an inquisitive young girl and a dash of magic, and when an extraordinary foal is born, the adventure really starts. An exciting science-fantasy-thriller from a talented young writer.

With Colin living on the streets, grief-stricken and alone, can Victor Cross bring him into the Trutopian fold? Danny and Renata, increasingly disenchanted with the orders given at Sakkara, begin to question who their real friends are.

THE CROSSOVER 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING! What if the old Battle Action comic was merged with 2000 AD in the early ‘80s? That’s the question posed by this all-new collection that reveals the answer is – action-packed thrills by the bucket-load. THE CROSSOVER 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING! What if the old Battle Action comic was merged with 2000 AD in the early ‘80s? That’s the question posed by this all-new collection that reveals the answer is – action-packed thrills by the bucket-load. It takes old Battle Action strips and reworks them as 2000 AD-appropriate adventures, while remaining true to their original concept and continuity. This kick-ass crossover sees Judge Dredd feature in a brand-new reimagining of Action’s most controversial strip – Kids Rule O.K., and also includes Darkie’s Mob, Death Game 2049 and Major Eazy amongst others. Written by Ken Niemand (Judge Dredd), Geoffrey D. Wessel (War Birds), Chris Weston (Rogue Trooper), Karl Stock (Fiends of West Berlin), Arthur Wyatt (Dredd), Gordon Rennie (Judge Dredd), Mike Carroll (Dreadnaughts), Alec Worley (Robo-Hunter) and Alex De Campi (Archie vs. Predator), with art by Simon Coleby (The Authority), Nick Dyer (Tales from the Black Museum), Paul Marshall (Sinister Dexter), Jake Lynch (HAVN), Dan Cornwell (Rok of the Reds), Nick Percival (Slaine), Kieran McKeown (Crime Syndicate), Staz Johnson (Vikings) and Patrick Goddard (Battle Action).

This study will discuss three different aspects of rod pumping. Chapter 1 will focus on flow regimes associated with low-pressure horizontal wells. By understanding how oil and gas interact with each other both in the horizontal and vertical portions of the wellbore, downhole pump assemblies can be optimized to increase pump fillage. The addition of a flexible dip tube into the horizontal section of the wellbore allows for the ability to set the pump above the kickoff point but is only effective the dip tube can be engineered to be submerged in the fluid. Chapter 2 is an evaluation of the effect of pumping unit counterbalance on power consumption. If the pumping unit is out of balance, it will generate power during portions of the stroke. The Motorwise motor controller attempts to save power by shutting off the motor and allowing the rotational inertia of the unit to operate the pump. Although this device does save power on pumping units that are out of balance, it was concluded that it was of little use if the operator can maintain balance of the pumping unit. Chapter 3 discusses the role of viscous friction in rod string design and the importance of sinker bars in counteracting compression forces at pump level. On the downstroke, the plunger must overcome any mechanical friction as well as the viscous friction from fluid flowing through the traveling valve and the annular space between the plunger and inside of the barrel. In a barrel completely full of liquid, the plunger will establish a free fall velocity. If the plunger is required to fall faster than free fall, the plunger must be pushed. If the plunger can reach terminal velocity with additional weight, the increase in viscous friction inside the pump equals the weight added. Thus, the critical plunger velocity for the onset of buckling of a 3⁄4” sucker rod varies depending on the viscosity of the fluid. Adding a single 1.5”, 25-foot sinker bar is sufficient to counteract the compression from viscous pump friction up to practical pumping speed limits.

12 ninja themed minicomics created during the early months of the Covid19 pandemic.

There has been a clarion call for this generation to hold the Conciliar Fathers to their words. In a vacuum devoid of orthodox teaching, all manner of anti-Catholic innovations have been imposed upon the Church in the name of patristic renewals. These fake patristic renewals always ape the Early Church, whilst usurping the spiritual teachings which are necessary for the continued vitality of the Church. In reality the witness of thousands of early martyrdoms demonstrate a pious sacrificial love of Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, unto death. This work demonstrates that the true goal of the 20th Century Church Fathers, from Leo XIII to Pius XII, was derailed during and after Vatican II. As such, this work puts forward the only panacea which the Church possesses to finally see their ambitions come to fruition, which is by asserting the primacy of the authentic Spiritual Tradition passed down over 2000 years. This is the only solution which would finally see 'the earthly city resembling the Heavenly city'. With the call for clear and credible answers, the seemingly unanswerable and overriding question posed at the opening speech of Vatican II by Pope Saint John XXIII (which frames the whole of Vatican II as a pastoral council) is finally, and in all truth and justice, answered with such glaring and crystal clear clarity, as to be almost blinding to the eyes of those who are unaware of the spiritual treasures which have been passed down over 2000 years. In this work Vatican II, the Universal Call to Holiness, and the New Evangelisation are finally answered in light of the 2000 year old apostolic spiritual tradition pertaining to holiness and Christian perfection. This work demonstrates that the true spiritual apostolic tradition of the Church involves striving to attain Union with God in this life, so as to be made ready for the Bridegroom in the next. This Spiritual Tradition is now handed on from the Apostles, Church Fathers, saints, mystics, scholastic theologians, and the great religious houses, to the universal laity, clergy, and religious.

This collection of poems, written from a p[ersonal perspective, endeavours to capture the essence of the horrors of war across (ANZAC) conflicts.