The Secrets of Starpoint Mountain

The Secrets of Starpoint Mountain
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2007-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 143570486X

Since the last Dragon War the true history of Starpoint Mountain has been lost. So high that no one has ever reached its peak, or at least lived long enough to tell anyone, many theories and guesses have been made about its secrets. Soon, a young girl graduating from a hidden school will begin investigating rumors of a possible rebellion against the benevolent Giant Lords. She will fight skeleton warriors, befriend noble dwarves, and defend her life against the wicked aquilus elves as she follows a trail that will lead her from the forest to the northern ice fields and to the dark heart of the mountain itself. There she will face the truth about everything she believes in.

The Shadows of Starpoint Mountain

The Shadows of Starpoint Mountain
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2009-11-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0557273978

As the legend of Gallif's heroics grows so does her number of enemies. She learned a terrible secret inside Starpoint Mountain and goes to the Giant Lords for help. But the Giant Lords have been in power for centuries and consider any challenge to their supremacy a threat that must be removed. Now Gallif must fight to defend the truth and discovers a thousand years of burning racial hatred is not a candle to be easily extinguished.

The Fires of Starpoint Mountain

The Fires of Starpoint Mountain
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2019-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1794803750

The fourth and final book on the Starpoint Mountain series. Jakobus is in the swamps dealing with Novelevon and working to decipher a thousand year old curse while Blinks, Angelia and Lincilara return the Burial Grounds and face new and old enemies. At the same time Gallif, considered an assassin by the people who trusted her, is a prisoner of the Giant Lords scheduled for execution. She has one cvard left to play and soon the the Third Minister, who pushed to have her executed, will be the only one who can save her.

The Ghosts of Starpoint Mountain

The Ghosts of Starpoint Mountain
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2014-10-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1312611316

SECOND EDITION (2020) Hunted by the Giant Lords Gallif has led her friends and allies to the darkest part of the Land of Starpoint. In the swamps lie the Others whose casting powers can remove the Dragon's curse, but even the Others have dark secrets of their own. Now they find themselves having to choose sides or get caught in a terrible war that could curse them forever. At the same time Gallif has to face some ghosts from her own past that will put her future in jeopardy. Third in the Starpoint Mountain series following The Secrets of Starpoint Mountain and The Shadows of Starpoint Mountain. Includes a special stand alone short story called ""Lincilara's Flight"" that takes place before the original book. SECOND EDITION

Time Web Tremors

Time Web Tremors
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2019-12-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1794824820

The time web is a powerful yet delicate existence best left untouched by amateurs. Even a slight tremor in one strand can cause great damage elsewhere. Disrupt it on purpose and the least expected things could fall out and then innocent people have to face them.

Journey to the Red Mountain

Journey to the Red Mountain
Author: J. S. Allen
Publisher: Bluedrake Books
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1956619054

Ten years have passed since the Saltrak War. The dinosaurs of Cardolin once again enjoy a prosperous peace under the wise King Henrik. But the peaceful times are over! When a mysterious stranger arrives injured on the night of a fearsome blizzard, the kingdom's fortunes take a turn for the worse. Rumours abound that the stranger is somehow responsible for the ill turn in the weather. And when his old nemesis on whom he has sworn vengeance turns up to steal both the crown and the heirs of Cardolin, tensions rise to the surface. It is once more up to Astron and his friends to save the day. Battling bandits, disease, and the whims of nature alike, the brave Saurahallers must pull together to ensure their kingdom’s future and right past wrongs…or else watch everything they have worked so hard to build crumble before their very eyes.

Beyond the Usability Lab

Beyond the Usability Lab
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2009-12-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080953859

Usability testing and user experience research typically take place in a controlled lab with small groups. While this type of testing is essential to user experience design, more companies are also looking to test large sample sizes to be able compare data according to specific user populations and see how their experiences differ across user groups. But few usability professionals have experience in setting up these studies, analyzing the data, and presenting it in effective ways. Online usability testing offers the solution by allowing testers to elicit feedback simultaneously from 1,000s of users. Beyond the Usability Lab offers tried and tested methodologies for conducting online usability studies. It gives practitioners the guidance they need to collect a wealth of data through cost-effective, efficient, and reliable practices. The reader will develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of online usability testing, when it's appropriate to use and not use, and will learn about the various types of online usability testing techniques. - The first guide for conducting large-scale user experience research using the internet - Presents how-to conduct online tests with 1000s of participants – from start to finish - Outlines essential tips for online studies to ensure cost-efficient and reliable results