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Still dealing with the casualties of ELECTROVERSE, the Web-Warriors struggle to keep their team together. Not only is the team struggling to stay together, so is the WEB OF LIFE AND DESTINY! The latest special guest star from across the Spider-Verse is one of the events breakout hits: SPIDER-PUNK! COLLECTING: WEB WARRIORS #6-#11.

Join the team of Spider-People known as the Web Warriors for an interdimensional adventure as they hop to various realities that lost their Spider-Men and Women during Spider-Verse! COLLECTING: Web Warriors 1-5, Amazing Spider-Man 1 (Web Warriors story).

Priceless information - How To Design, Estimate, Install and Groom Artificial Grass! 200 pages and more than 400 full color images and illustrations of real-world projects. Packed with design tips, installation guidance, professional advise and handy forms for professionals and do-it-yourselfers.

"The dark riders rank among Azeroth''s most chilling legends. These cloaked figures are said to terrorize the gloomy forests of Duskwood, driven by an unholy force to seek out powerful artifacts. But who are they? What is the purpose of their violent quest? And who...or what...do they answer to?"--page [4] of cover.

NeferKheperura and the Legend of the Golden Pharaoh - By Michael J. Costa, (c) 2014: Excerpt: Four Hours Later, Michael Beshter''s Apartment, New York, USA Was it wrong to bring Vivian back to his living space? His identity was safe for now. Michael and Vivian dined in that night, via room service in a secure room. A common delight: NY Steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a melody of fresh veggies with a fine white wine from California was the main course. Dessert was a rich chocolate Mud Pie, served for two. Afterwards, Michael showed her his various framed College papers, some Degrees, and a trophy for first place in a College Kung Fu tournament. These he had brought over from his original home some 2 Miles away, much to the approval of his sister. Vivian educated him about her background and social life. She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada to a civil engineer and an office secretary, both of European descent. She graduated with honors from a private university before moving to New York, where she was employed as a Fashion Designer for the last 14 years. Her choice of apartment coincided when the Museum moved in several floors above her. Her neighbor is a local Nightclub owner, so her social life revolved around learning to dance and filling beverage orders from patrons. While teaching Michael to dance, Vivian realized the time. "Oh my, it''s late... I have to feed my cat, you know," she said. "I can call my driver," Michael reminded her. "It won''t take up much of your time." "Really? Oh that would be so cool," she said. "Michael?" "Yes?" "I just want to thank you for everything, really. You''ve been a great Host, and friend," Vivian said. "Um, by the way, why is there a red light focused on your back?" "What red light?" he asked. "It''s coming from your window," Vivian noticed. Suddenly two loud pops hit the glass from behind them. Vivian thought a champagne bottle exploded until her right hand felt some liquid drop from his back. Then she screamed. "MICHAEL!" she yelled. "You''ve been shot!" Michael Beshter collapsed to the tiled floor, with her holding onto him. He inched towards her, whispering something. "Get my ring. It''s in the front pocket of my blazer," Hysterical, Vivian searched frantically for the correct pocket. "I found it!" "Quick, hand me it," he said in pain. "What''s a ring supposed to...?" she asked. Michael placed the ring on his right third finger, and then rubbed it until it lit up like a light bulb. He rubbed his back with it. The blood disappeared as did the rifle pellet. Vivian backed away. "What the Hell just happened?" she said while cowering from the window. Michael started to stand up, and then reached for his cell phone and pressed 996*. Panels fell from the ceiling, blocking all windows with bullet-proof armor. The back bookshelf wall rotated around on an invisible turn-table, revealing a set of mannequins wearing Flight Suits with the Green Stones on them. Three computer terminals popped into place, all active. And a chair emerged from the floor, with console components on the arm rests. A camera fed images to the view screen of the surrounding area as the female-voiced computer gave instructions on audio. Michael Beshter groggily walked to the station and was seated. He removed a tube from the side of the chair and placed it into his mouth, drinking slowly. It was medicine for a post-traumatic gunshot disorder. His Flight Suit was visible to Vivian, as she investigated his equipment, and then turned to him with her mouth gaping open in astonishment. "Oh my God, you''re that guy..." she said. Michael briefly kissed her face, and then started programming.

The Forgotten Conqueror and other short stories, by Michael J. Costa, Copyright 2018, All rights reserved. In this book are 3 short fiction novels by the author. The first one describes the Egyptian version of the Biblical account of the Exodus, from Amonhotep Son of Hapu (Joseph) who lived to be 110 years old, to Moses the adopted brother of Tutankhamon who he learned Magic from. The second book is a science/historical fiction novel called Horus Neter the Avenger, about the Egyptian god Horus who lands on Earth and becomes something of a modern superhero. The third book is the Sultan with the Handlebar Moustache, about a Curio shop owner bequeathing his store of magical items to an unemployed Egyptian and the events leading afterwards.

A beautifully illustrated book for toddlers and young children, about a boy, his toy, and the importance of eating dinner! Written by a first-time author with hand-painted illustrations by a first-time illustrator.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 sport where every second counts and every decision shapes your future, planning and strategy are not just important- they''re essential. As MMA continues to explode on the global stage, more young athletes are striving to break into the professional ranks. But what separates those who make it from those who don''t? The answer lies in careful preparation, both inside and outside the cage. This book is your ultimate guide to building a successful MMA career, designed to equip you with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of the sport. From laying the foundational elements of your career to mastering the mental fortitude required for peak performance, each chapter is crafted to elevate not just your skills, but your life as a whole. Whether you''re just beginning your journey or looking to take your career to the next level, this book offers valuable insights on strategic planning, career management, and mental preparation. With this knowledge, you''ll be empowered to forge a path that leads to lasting success in the world of MMA. Are you ready to step into the cage with confidence and purpose? Your journey starts here.

Labour, prosperity and the 90''s.

A Modern Egyptian Book for the Dead contains the necessary chapters for rebirth of the soul. Includes excerpts from Michael''s other books, photos, and poetry. Copyright 2010 Michael J. Costa, includes pre-existing Copyrighted materials by the author.

We test empirically whether purchased patents that are litigated fare better or worse than litigated patents that aren''t purchased. We identified every case filed in 2009 and 2010 that had a definitive winner and had information on the presence or absence of an assignment or other transfer. That left us with 516 decisions. Of those 516 decisions, the patentee won 125, or 24.2%. Of the patents, 280, or just over half, had been transferred before the litigation began.We find that overall, patentees won 21% of the time with patents that had been sold before litigation began, and 28% of the time with patents they developed in-house. But combining all patent cases may obscure important differences between plaintiffs who buy patents and those who don''t. Dividing our study into entity types produces a surprising result. Operating companies fare better when they assert patents they developed in house. They won 33% of the time when asserting their own patents, but only 23% of the time when asserting purchased patents. By contrast, inventor-owned NPEs -- but not patent assertion entities -- do better with purchased patents. The results also differ by area of technologyOur results have implications for the design of patent markets and for the efficiency of patent licensing transactions.

An Ancient Egyptian goddess was discovered in a large tomb in Saqqara, Egypt. Her ambitions to control the living may have started the Revolution, but another one has surfaced: the disembodied Ka Spirit of the Emerald Pharaoh. Will the Cat Goddess be successful? Will her Shabty Army conquer the known World? Set in the year 2011, this short story spans the first length of the Egyptian Revolution as it may have started, with wit, satire, and ancient puns all the way... Copyright 2012 Michael J. Costa, All rights reserved.

Egyptome - 50 Gods, 50 Magic SpellsCopyright 2013 Michael J. Costa, All rights reserved.Egyptome (Egypt Tome) is a Reference Book on Ancient Egyptian Mythology with corresponding Magic Spells. A selection of 50 gods and goddesses were chosen, ranging from Netherworld Gods, Weather Gods, Nature Gods, to Personal Gods, and Elemental Gods. The book contains color pictures and some hieroglyphs. MC-2013.

My Family history in the form of photographs and other images. Copyright 2011 MJC, All rights reserved. (Private Printing).

Today every nation uses Paper Money, most of which are based on the American Dollar. Paper Money has the same intrinsic value everywhere, in terms of paper: one $100 Note has the same value as a thousand $100 Notes; but who wants a thousand copies of the same one? We are trading numbers, not money. If we have one currency with a Value Scale, with a range of Minimum and Maximum Value, then all we need to do is to declare the value before the transaction to complete the trade.