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The Quantum Leap RA provides composers with a variety of rare and unique instruments from Africa, Europe, India, the Americas and Australia, the Far East, and the Middle East and Turkish Empires. EastWest Quantum Leap RA - PLAY Edition provides composers with access to a variety of rare and unique instruments from Africa, Europe, India, the Americas and Australia, the Far East, and the Middle East and Turkish Empires. Musicians will find that RA has an amazing sound quality and they'll marvel at the articulation of each instrument which has a wide range that goes from controlled to expressive. All of the instruments and ensembles featured in the collection were sampled extensively as a means of preserving the true character and expression of each instrument. For the first time with the Quantum Leap RA - PLAY Edition, users will have more control over the sounds offered in the collection along with the ability to load even more instruments than ever before. The Story In ancient Egypt, RA was regarded as the creator of everything, the god of the sun. RA is usually represented with the body of a man and the head of a hawk, holding an ankh & sceptre. The chief location of RA worship was Heliopolis (a Greek word meaning city of the sun). RA is an appropriate name for the largest, and most comprehensive rare and ethnic virtual instrument ever made. RA was born a few years ago, as a sample library called "Rare Instruments." All of the sounds from Rare Instruments are included in RA, but this only represents approximately one-tenth of the content. The other ninety percent of RA was recorded at Ocean Way studios in Hollywood. Because of the size and complexity of the project, I brought in two talented producers, Pacemaker and Tony Austin to co-produce RA with me. They have worked on some other Quantum Leap projects and had some great ideas for RA. We spent time hunting down the best ethnic artists on the West Coast.

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Marketing is civilized warfare. And as high-tech products become increasingly standardized -- practically identical, from the customer's point of view -- it is marketing that spells life or death for new devices or entire firms. In a book that is as fascinating as it is pragmatic, William H. Davidow, a legend in Silicon Valley, where he was described as "the driving force behind the micro processor explosion," tells how to fight the marketing battle in the intensely competitive world of high-tech companies -- and win. Blunt, pithy, and knowledgeable, Davidow draws on his successful marketing experience at Intel Corporation to create a complete program for marketing victory. He drives home the basics, such as how to go head-on against the competition; how to "plan products, not devices"; how to give products a "soul"; and how to engineer promotions, market internationally, motivate salespeople, and rally distributors. Above all, he demonstrates the critical importance of servicing and supporting customers. Total customer satisfaction, Davidow makes clear, must be every high-tech marketer's ultimate goal. The only comprehensive marketing strategy book by an insider, Marketing High Technology looks behind the scenes at industry-shaking clashes involving Apple and IBM, Visicorp and Lotus, Texas Instruments and National Semiconductor. He recounts his own involvement in Crush, Intel's innovative marketing offensive against Motorola, to demonstrate, step-by-step, how it became an industry prototype for a winning high-tech campaign. Davidow clearly spells out 16 principles which increase the effectiveness of marketing programs. From examples as diverse as a Rolling Stones concert and a microprocessor chip, he defines a true "product." He analyzes and explains in new ways the strategic importance of distribution as it relates to market sector, pricing, and the pitfalls it entails. He challenges some traditional marketing theory and provides unique and important insights developed from over 20 years in the high-tech field. From an all-encompassing philosophy that great marketing is a crusade requiring total commitment, to a careful study of the cost of attacking a competitor, this book is an essential tool for survival in today's high-risk, fast- changing, and very lucrative high-tech arena.

Features the official report from the bipartisan Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction--named by President Bush to try to prevent similar policy debacles in Iran and North Korea. It also includes the official speeches, United Nations reports, and declassified government investigation reports that show, step by step, how the United States got the crucial question of arms in Iraq so terribly wrong. The documents show that:  The CIA concluded in 2002 that Iraq had reconstituted its WMD programs, but in fact Saddam had dismantled them;  American policymakers consistently assumed the worst case: regardless of his denials, if there was intelligence that Saddam might be making weapons of mass destruction then he had them and was hiding them. UN inspectors, by contrast, assumed that thorough inspection and insistence on complete Iraqi documentation could determine what the truth was;  UN inspectors were frustrated by Saddam's refusal to cooperate freely and thwarted by American military impatience just as they thought themselves on the verge of success;  American inspectors sent in after the war in 2003 found no weapons of mass destruction and how they--and Washington insiders--began to question the basis of the prewar intelligence. The New York Times editor and contributor to The 9/11 Investigations (PublicAffairs, 2004) Craig R. Whitney has scoured the documents surrounding the search for Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. In The WMD Mirage, he has assembled the most revelatory and pertinent of these. The result is a startling narrative trail that leads readers through the intelligence and misinformation leading into Iraq--and a telling portrait of how the Bush administration, whether deliberately or unintentionally, with scant evidence and largely against the will of the international community, convinced the American people and their few allies of the urgent need for war. A must-read for scholars, voters, and anyone interested in the goings-on in Iraq, the growing threats perceived elsewhere, and the truth behind our frayed international reputation, The WMD Mirage offers the real story of the missing weapons of mass destruction. In offering such a clear-eyed and documented picture of how we got it wrong in Iraq, The WMD Mirage is the first widely-available book that also includes the new conclusions of the Presidential Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission.

The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles is the first Adventure Pack for the The Sims Medieval*. Dramatically expanding the replay value of the original game, the Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack contains a wealth of enhancements including: a new Kingdom Ambition, new quests linked to the epic storyline, new signature objects, new traits, more than 140 pirate and nobility themed objects, and the ability to hunt for treasure. Experience the Epic Adventure of Pirates & Nobles The Sims Medieval: Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack gives players the sandbox style freedom to play as they want, without neglecting guided gameplay in which they will find new quests and one new Kingdom Ambition. Expand gameplay possibilities with the first Adventure Pack for the The Sims Medieval. View larger. Experience all the rewards and dangers of treasure hunting. View larger. A player's heroic story begins when the Pirates of Aarbyville and the Nobles of Tredony arrive in the kingdom, followed quickly by sword fights, love affairs, grand adventures and mysteries. For those who enjoy the rush of heroic missions, new exhilarating quests expand upon the original adventures like finding the fountain of youth or protecting the kingdom from an evil sorcerer. The war between Tredony and Aarbyville creates the new Kingdom Ambition and opportunity for players to suit up their kingdoms. Players can choose to be anyone from a king or queen to a knight or blacksmith, and with that, prepare for voyage accordingly. Treasure hunting is an exciting new gameplay feature in the pack with maps, shovels, rare treasures and surprising dangers, while challenging players to find hidden objects and search for desirable rewards that will benefit their hero Sims. Other new items include birds that you can name and train, and interrogation chairs. Minimum System Requirements PC OS - Windows 7 / Vista (SP1) / XP (SP3) Processor: 2.0 GHz for XP P4 processor / 2.4 GHz Vista and Windows 7 processors RAM - 1 GB for XP / 1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7 (NVIDIA computers require at least 2 GB) Disc Drive - DVD ROM drive required for installation Free Hard Drive Space - At least 1.5 GB for installation and 1 GB for custom content and game saves Video Card - 256 MB video card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 (see http://support.ea.com/ for full list of supported cards) Other - Keyboard and mouse Mac OS - Mac OS X 10.5.8 or higher Processor: Intel Core Duo RAM - 2 GB or more Disc Drive - DVD ROM drive required for installation Free Hard Drive Space - At least 1.5 GB for installation and 1 GB for custom content and game saves Video Card - ATI X1600 or NVIDIA 7300 GT with 256 MB of video RAM, or Intel integrated GMA X1300 or better (see http://support.ea.com/ for full list of supported cards)** Other - Keyboard and mouse Key Game Features A New Kingdom Ambition – Can you end the war between Tredony and Aarbyville? New Quests - New quests follow an epic story arc New Signature Objects – The game includes new objects like the Interrogation Chair and pet falcons and parrots Traits - Enjoy new general traits as well as a new legendary trait Pirates and Nobility - Utilizes over 140 pirate and nobility themed objects Dress Up - New pirate and noble outfits and hats The Lure of Treasure - Go hunting for treasure hunting, complete with maps, shovels, rare treasure and some surprising dangers Additional Screenshots New signature objects. View larger. Live the pirate's life. View larger. Exciting themed quests. View larger. Join the nobles of the court. View larger. * Requires the Sims Medieval base game for play. ** This game will not run on PowerPC based Mac systems, or the GMA 950 class of integrated video cards.

The Sims Medieval Pirates & Nobles Adventure Pack introduces new quests, treasure hunting, and hundreds of new objects for your medieval kingdom! Your epic story starts when the Pirates of Aarbyville and the Nobles of Tredony arrive in your kingdom, followed quickly by sword fights, love affairs, grand adventures and mysteries. Go treasure hunting to uncover hidden objects. Embark on new quests to help your kingdom achieve a new ambition. Stylize your kingdom and Sims with new pirate and nobility themed objects and wardrobe. The fun never ends with this new adventure pack! Over 140 Pirate and Nobility themed objects New pirate and noble outfits and hats Treasure Hunting, complete with maps, shovels, rare treasure and some surprising dangers

Whisk your Sims away from their everyday routines and take them on exciting trips to three exotic locations! Whether relaxing on a lush tropical island in a luxury suite camping with the family on a pristine mountaintop or exploring the culture of the Far East your Sims will enjoy new activities to relax and rejuvenate them. Transform them from bumbling tourists to savvy international travelers as they learn new customs including local greetings dances and more to take home and teach to their friends. Send your Sims packing for the trip of a lifetime! Format: MAC INTEL Genre: ENTERTAINMENT UPC: 618870117805 Manufacturer No: 11780

With a crash of lightening you are reborn to a world of haunted memories and science pushed beyond the bounds of nature. Your thoughts come slowly like distant echoes, and the mystery of your existence pulls at your mind. An ancient castle of dark secrets and hidden terrors. A strange crystal that glows with life itself. The burning memory of a child thought long dead and a discovery that crosses the boundaries between life and death. Starring Tim Curry as Dr. Frankenstein, this is the classic monster tale reborn with a wicked twist...you are the monster. From your first waking thoughts to the crazed rantings of your creator, you will see, hear and experience an adventure like nothing before. Move freely through amazingly realistic worlds. Search books and notes for clues to your past. Explore the secrets and science of Frankenstein's lab and experience the dark tempations that lie within ithe power of creation.

From Graphic Imaging Technologies! Star Trek: The Complete Collection includes all of the Star Trek comic books published from 1967 through present from publishers like Marvel, DC, Gold Key, Malibu, and WildStorm (excluding 2007 IDW). Thats nearly 40 years with over 550 issues plus annuals! Also included are over 1,400 Star Trek comic strips culled from various newspaper publications and sources.

Revisit and relive your favourite Star Trek comic books. GIT Corp's collection includes all issues from 1967 - 2002, every annual, all articles and advertisements. That's over 500 issues, all in a friendly readable & printable PDF format. This is the first time you are able to purchase all publishers together on one disk for your enjoyment. Star Trek comics were published under a licensing agreement with Paramount Pictures under a variety of top publishers--Western (Gold Label), Marvel, DC, Malibu, and Wildstorm. All are included. Star Trek Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Voyager Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Classic Issues Include: Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Saga [DC Comics. Series 1. #9-16. a.k.a. New Frontiers] Bearded Spock and the evil Captain Kirk return to the spotlight in an eight-part sequel to "Mirror, Mirror." set directly after Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, in which the Empire sends the alternate James Kirk to lead a fullscale invasion of the Federation's universe. An examination of the Empire's history, a look at the Mirror Kingons and Romulans, and a mindmeld between both Spocks make this the best of DC's line-and the quintessential Star Trek comic of all time. Star Trek: Debt of Honor [DC Comics. Series 2. original graphic novel] A long-held secret of the Kingon Empire is revealed as Commander Kor, James Kirk and a Romulan named T'Cel [Kirk's old flame] join forces to stop a malevolent force from devastating the galaxy. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel, featuring the return of numerous characters from the original Star Trek TV series and films, addresses a question Trek fans were desperate to have answered-long before Star Trek: Enterprise provided an official answer, that is namely how old the Klingons develop those head ridges? Star Trek: Deep Space Nine / The Next Generation [Malibu Comic PC Comics. 4 issue miniseries] Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko and the casts of The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine join forces to investigate the disappearance of several officers through the worm-hole, bringing the crews face to face with Bejoran religious fundamentalists and Cardassian saboteurs. Television studio budgets would never have permitted such a full mingling of casts-but in the comics realm, such crossover events are the stuff Star Trek fans' dream of. This miniseries is the only time two comics companies ever collaborated on a single Star Trek storyline. Star Trek: Untold Voyages [Marvel's Paramount Comics, 5-issue miniseries] Following the events of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. James Kirk is assigned to take the new Enterprise on a shakedown cruise-ultimately leading to a second five year mission-in what many have considered to be the best of Marvel's various Star Trek titles. An exploration of Saavik's childhood a visit from Joanna McCoy, the return of Mirl's friend Jahn, a fight with Orion pirates and a meeting with the Grey aliens mark a fascinating period in Trek comics history. Star Trek: The Gorn Crisis [Wildstorm Comics. original graphic novel] Captain Picard visits the Gorn homeworld, hoping to gain their assistance in fighting the Dominion. A splinter group bent on conquest, however, stages a coup and seizes control of the Gorn Empire, then attacks a Federation outpost. Tensions mount when the Klingons come to the Federation's defense, and Picard must work hard to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. Star Trek: Who Killed Captain Kirk? [DC Comics. Series 1. #-4B-55] A brawl-filled bachelor party, the looming threat of intergalactic war, visits from Finnegan and Garth of Izar, an out-of-body experience for a murdered James Kirk, and a descent into Dante's Inferno come together in a single epic storyline. As DC's first series approaches its conclusion, author Peter David offers one of the most character-oriented tales in Star Trek comics history infusing humor, drama and irony and perfectly illustrating why David is one of Star Trek's most celebrated authors. The DVD-ROM Includes The Following Titles: GOLD KEY / WESTERN COMICS Star Trek Monthly issues #1-61 Enterprise Logs. Volumes #1 to #4 Star Trek Oynabrite #11357 and #11358 Dan Curtis Give-Away #2 and 6 PETER PAN / POWER RECORDS Star Trek comic / record sets Passage to Moauv The Crier in Emptiness Dinosaur Planet The Robot Masters A Mirror For Futility The Time Stealer DC COMICS Star Trek (First Series) Monthly issues #1-56 (issue #6 has 2 covers) Annuals #1-3 Who's Who in Star Trek #1-2 Star Trek III: The Search for Spock film adaptation Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home film adaptation Star Trek (Second Series) Monthly #1-80 Annuals #1-6 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier film adaptation Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country film adaptation (2 covers) The Ashes of Eden novel adaptation Star Trek Specials #1-3 Star Trek - The Modala Imperative miniseries #1-4 Debt of Honor hardcover graphic novel (2 covers) Star Trek: The Next Generation Limited Miniseries #1-6 Monthly issues #1-80 Annuals #1-6 The Series Finale: All Good Things episode adaptation Star Trek: Generators film adaptation (2 covers) ST: TNG Specials #1-3 ST: TNG - The Modala Imperative miniseries #1-4 ST: TNG - III Wind miniseries #1-4 ST: TNG - Shadowheart miniseries #1-4 DC COMICS AND MALIBU COMICS Crossover Event Star Trek: The Next Generation / Deep Space Nine Ashcan Edition Star Trek: The Next Generation / Deep Space Nine crossover Miniseries #1-4 MALIBU COMICS Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Edition Preview Ashcans #1A and #1B Monthly Series #1-32 (4 covers for issue #1) Terok Nor Special #0 Worf Special #0 Deep Space Nine Special #1 The Looking Glass War Annual #1 Ultimate Annual #1 Hearts and Minds miniseries #1-4 (issue #1-2 covers) Lightstorm Special #1 The Maquls, Soldier of Peace miniseries #1-3 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (continued) Celebrity Series: Blood & Honor Celebrity Series: The Rules of Acquisition Oplomacy MARVEL COMICS Star Trek (1980 series) Monthly issues #1-1B Marvel Super Special #157Star Trek: The Motion Picture film adaptation The Full-Color Comics Version of ST:TMP [paperback reprint book] Star Trek: The Further Adventures of the Starship Enterprise [paperback reprint book] Star Trek: Collector's Preview #1-2 Star Trek: Early Voyages Monthly issues #1-17 Star Trek Unlimited Monthly issues #1-10 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Monthly issues #1-15 Star Trek: Voyager Monthly issues #1-15 Splashdown miniseries #1-4 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Monthly issue #1-19 [issue #1B printed in English and Klingon Language Editions] Star Trek: Telepathy War Miniseries #1-5 Reality's End Special Star Trek: Untold Voyages Limited Miniseries #1-5 Star Trek: First Contact film adaptation (2 covers) Star Trek: Mirror Mirror one-shot Star Trek: Operation Assimilation one-shot Riker Special? The Enemy of My Enemy one-shot WILDSTORM COMICS Star Trek All of Me one-shot Enter the Wolves one-shot Star Trek: The Next Generation Perchance to Dream miniseries #1-4 Embrace the Wolf one-shot The killing Shadows miniseries #1-4 The Gorn Crisis hardcover graphic novel Forgiveness hardcover graphic novel Star Trek: The Next Generation / Deep Space Nine Divided We Fall miniseries #1-4 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine N-Vector miniseries #1-4 Star Trek: Voyager False Colors one-shot (2 covers) Elite Force one-shot Elite Force Special Collector's Edition Avalon Rising one-shot Planet Killer miniseries #1-3 Star Trek: New Frontier Double Time one-shot Star Trek: Special #1