A young teacher settles into a conservative town with a vanished predecessor and strict social codes, hoping for peace and a fresh start. But the students carry secrets, the adults bear unspoken tensions, and Melanie finds herself navigating not just lesson plans but a mystery with dangerous edges. When a dark discovery threatens to pull her into the town’s buried shame, she must decide whether to comply, confront—or escape. In a town where appearances matter most, what lies beneath may prove deadly.

Candy is a tough-talking California teen with a rough home life. A sarcastic stranger, Carlos, arrives to stay with the janitor’s family in Candy’s apartment building, forcing her back to the land of the living. Bear is a sweet-tempered giant of a dog, once a beloved family pet, now a junkyard dog—renamed Big and Bad—who finds himself sold to a fighting ring. Candy’s romance with Carlos provides a sweet counterpoint to the chaos she faces every day. Candy is directionless, but Carlos’ ambition and determination inspire her, and his aunt and cousins give Candy a taste of normal family life her father can’t provide. Candy’s and Bear’s stories intertwine only incidentally, until Candy is forced to realize that her once beloved father is not only incapable of caring for her, but is involved in the hideous business of dog fighting. Unable to rely on anyone around her, Candy faces the truth and does her best to rescue the big dog she once delivered into evil hands.

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly. On the mystery side of things, we have original tales by Veronica Leigh (one that looks to be the start of a new series) and Richard A. McMahon (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken). Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman has selected a great tale by Anna Scotti, and our novel is The Talleyrand Maxim, by Golden Age author J.S. Fletcher. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. On the science fiction and fantasy side, our lead item is a new feature—a portfolio by artist Ron Miller. Ron has joined our staff as art director and will be providing covers from his vast body of work. But I wanted our readers to know how great an artist he is, so here is a collection of some of his best covers. As for the fiction, we have a monster-in-the-mist story by British master John Glasby, plus an all-star lineup of classic authors: Frank Belknap Long, Donald A. Wollheim, Henry Slesar, and Philip Jose Farmer. Great stuff. Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Ron Miller Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “Mr. George,” by Richard A. McMahan [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “An Open and Shut Case,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “That Which We Call Patience,” by Anna Scotti [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughters,” by Veronica Leigh [short story] The Talleyrand Maxim, by J.S. Flextcher [novel] Special Feature: “Cover Portfolio,” by Ron Miller Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Thing in the Mist,” by John Glasby [short story] “Mr. Caxton Draws a Martian Bird,” by Frank Belknap Long [short story] “Saknarth,” by Donald A. Wollheim [short story] “Mr. Loneliness,” by Henry Slesar [short story] “The Celestial Blueprint,” by Philip José Farmer [short story]

This issue, we have 11 tales instead of our usual 10. Why? Because I felt like it! Or it’s a Mother’s Day special bonus. Whatever…just enjoy! This is another issue jam-packed with original stories. Tom Larsen and Anna Scotti (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman), as well as Hal Charles and Robert Lopresti, lead off the pack with new mysteries. And Grigory Lukin, Eric Rutter, E.E. King, and Andrew Akers contribute new science fiction and fantasy. Classic reprints from Marie Belloc Lowndes, Edgar Wallace, and John S. Glasby round out the issue. Lots of good stuff. Here’s the complete lineup— Cover Art: Ron Miller NOVEL The Lonely House, by Marie Belloc Lowndes A nurse in a quiet home senses evil growing behind locked doors… NOVELLA “The Case of Joe Attymar,” by Edgar Wallace Smugglers face justice on the Thames—but murder comes first. Why? SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “Last Call,” by Hal Charles Can you solve the mystery before the detective? All the clues are there! SHORT STORIES “Hiding in Plain Sight,” by Tom Larsen [Michael Bracken Presents short story] A private eye stalks a fugitive in Ecuador—but who’s really the prey? “That Feminine Mystique,” by Anna Scotti [Barb Goffman Presents short story] A new teacher in a quiet town uncovers secrets no one dares speak aloud. “Shanks Gets Lost,” by Robert Lopresti A mystery writer’s road trip detours into danger at a country store. “If Time Travel Were Possible…,” by Grigory Lukin Future assassins battle to change history—but at what cost? “The Grendel Case,” by Eric Rutter A troll cop investigates a murder in his own territory. Justice? “The Great Unconformity,” by E.E. King A deep dive into geology leads to secrets buried for eons…or longer. “Morning Star,” by Andrew Akers A preacher’s sermon takes a dark turn when science and faith collide. “Lord of the Necromancers,” by John S. Glasby An ancient evil rises in Egypt—can forbidden knowledge be buried again

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Il libro è rivolto principalmente agli studenti delle Facoltà di Architettura e di Design e vuole costituire una introduzione alla rappresentazione parametrica di curve e superfici nel piano e nello spazio. Il testo è corredato da numerosi esercizi svolti che dimostrano l'applicazione delle tecniche proposte. Al fine di rendere ancora più concreta la trattazione, gli strumenti introdotti sono utilizzati per la soluzione di problemi di reale interesse applicativo, raccolti in schede denominate Real life applications. Per consentire una fruizione pratica dei concetti sviluppati nel libro, molte delle immagini che illustrano gli esempi proposti sono corredate da un QR code che indirizza al materiale supplementare disponibile online.