Far in the future, the merchant ships of the Space Trading Commission fleet travel the space lanes- each on journeys of trade and exploration. As the "Phoenix" "falls through a crack in the sky" after completing one of its many "n"-space jumps, First Officer Jana Maines makes an astounding discovery.

Jana detects a derelict-a ghost ship from the forgotten past. Believing this to be an opportunity to advance her career and financially help her parents, Jana attempts to convince her captain that they should investigate, but he insists that they remain on course. Just as they are about to...

Far in the future, the merchant ships of the Space Trading Commission fleet travel the space lanes- each on journeys of trade and exploration. As the "Phoenix" "falls through a crack in the sky" after completing one of its many "n"-space jumps, First Officer Jana Maines makes an astounding discovery.

Jana detects a derelict-a ghost ship from the forgotten past. Believing this to be an opportunity to advance her career and financially help her parents, Jana attempts to convince her captain that they should investigate, but he insists that they remain on course. Just as they are about to...

The essential grooming guide for the bearded or mustachioed gentlemanReaders must ask themselves: "Do you know how to trim your whiskers properly?" With beards and moustaches more popular than ever, this delightful little book sets out to answer this pressing question. And if a trim is not required, then itdemonstrates how to wax, polish, and maintain your face furniture so that it is always in tip-top condition. Alongside these manly grooming tips is a guide to famous facial-hair aficionados, from Karl Marx to Ned Flanders; a breakdown of styles; and a perambulation through hirsute history,...

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) provides the ability to significantly reduce cost, increase delivery efficiency, save revenue for other investments, and more effectively employ the organization's workforce to strategically aligned initiatives. Deloitte Consulting LLP's PPM strategy team provides insights for technology and business leaders to better deliver for their respective businesses using PPM. PPM provides direct visibility into a leader's organization, thus providing the information required to lead and make decisions authoritatively. It can be applied to many industries at varying...