James Odell Bücher

Set during the collapse of the Roman Empire, the story explores an alternate history where the empire is divided into three rival factions. The Eastern Empire, led by Emperor Justinian, is poised for conquest as General Belisarius commands the invasion of Italy. The narrative delves into the political intrigue, military strategies, and the personal ambitions of leaders during this tumultuous period, providing a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history.

Set against the vibrant backdrops of London, New York, and Washington, this Urban Fantasy weaves together a tale of magic and mystery. The narrative explores the intersection of the mundane and the supernatural, featuring characters who navigate a world filled with hidden realms and powerful forces. As they confront challenges that test their limits, themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between light and dark emerge, drawing readers into a richly imagined urban landscape where anything is possible.

Set during the decline of the Roman Empire, the narrative explores a world where the empire has fractured into three rival factions. This alternate history delves into the political intrigue, cultural clashes, and power struggles that arise as these segments vie for dominance. The characters navigate a landscape of shifting allegiances and historical consequences, highlighting the complexities of ambition and survival in a tumultuous era.

Set in an urban fantasy world, the narrative revolves around the covert operations of the Royal Telepaths, an enigmatic group whose existence is shrouded in secrecy and not acknowledged in official records. As political intrigue unfolds, the story explores themes of power, manipulation, and the hidden forces that shape society, all while delving into the unique abilities of its telepathic characters.

Set against a backdrop of contemporary Britain and the Middle East, this urban fantasy weaves together elements of magic and reality. The narrative explores the intersection of cultures and the hidden supernatural world that exists alongside everyday life. Characters navigate their identities and confront mystical challenges, revealing deeper themes of belonging and conflict. The story promises a rich tapestry of adventure, intrigue, and the complexities of modern life infused with fantastical elements.

Set in a steampunk 1850, the narrative revolves around a revolutionary imprisoned in the Tower of London, claiming he can escape through magic, prompting the Guild of Magicians to intervene. Amidst factory accidents and government indifference, tensions rise as riots threaten to erupt. The British government dispatches an airship to New York, where conspiracy theories suggest it poses a danger. As violence escalates, the British consul and his daughter strive to quell the unrest and protect those at risk from the political turmoil.

Set against the backdrop of contemporary London and Baghdad, the narrative weaves an urban fantasy that explores the clash of cultures and the intertwining of magical elements with real-world struggles. The story delves into the lives of characters navigating their identities and destinies amidst a richly imagined world where the mundane meets the extraordinary. Themes of conflict, resilience, and the search for belonging resonate throughout, creating a compelling tale that bridges two vibrant cities.

The explosive growth of application areas such as e-commerce, enterprise resource planning, and mobile computing has profoundly and irreversibly changed our views on software systems. Nowadays, software is to be based on open architectures that continuously evolve to accommodate new components. Software must also operate on different platforms, without recompilation, and with minimal assumptions about its operating environment and its users. Furthermore, software must be robust and autonomous, capable of serving a naive user with a minimum of overhead and interference- -Agent concepts hold great promises for responding to the new realities of software systems. This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Agent-Oriented Software Engineering, AOSE2004, held in New York, NY, USA in July 2004 as part of AAMAS 2004. The 15 revised full papers were carefully selected from 52 submissions during two rounds of reviewing and improvement. The papers are organized in topical sections on modeling, design, and reuse and platforms