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Carl Bowen,Ed Hall,James Maliszewski,Patrick O'Duffy,Lucien Soulban,Greg Stolze

Year of the HunterAs far as the chosen know, they're the first among humanity to see the truth, to know that monsters exist and prey upon mankind. The imbued aren't the only ones to oppose the creatures of the night, however, Government agents, crusaders and mystics wage their own war. But how do these people perceive the imbued? Can alliances be forged or is war inevitable between these hunters? And how can monsters profit from it?Year of the ReckoningHunter: First Contact introduces the imbued to the World of Darkness' RM existing hunter groups such as the Inquisition, the Arcanum and government agencies. Finally, humanity's oldest and newest champions meet, but can they see eye to eye, let alone fight side by side? Or does their meeting only serve the supernatural?

Role Playing Games,World Of Darkness,Games,Role Playing Games

158846704X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007497.Hunter

Hunter: First Contact

Stephen Holloway

This third edition of Straight and Level thoroughly updates the previous edition with extensive comments on recent industry developments and emerging business models. The discussion is illustrated by current examples drawn from all sectors of the industry and every region of the world. The fundamental structure of earlier editions, now widely used as a framework for air transport management courses, nonetheless remains unchanged. Part 1 of the book provides a strategic context within which to consider the industry's economics. Part 2 is built around a simple yet powerful model that relates operating revenue to operating cost; it examines the most important elements in demand and traffic, price and yield, output and unit cost. Part 3 probes more deeply into three critical aspects of capacity management: network management; fleet management; and revenue management. Part 4 concludes the book by exploring relationships between unit revenue, unit cost, yield, and load factor. Straight and Level has been written primarily for masters-level students on aviation management courses. The book should also be useful to final year undergraduates wanting to prepare for more advanced study. Amongst practitioners, it will appeal to established managers moving from functional posts into general management. More broadly, anyone with knowledge of the airline industry who wants to gain a deeper understanding of its economics at a practical level and an insight into the reasons for its financial volatility should find the book of interest.

Aviation

754672581

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10074998-straight-and-level

Straight and Level: Practical Airline Economics

Fran Ross,Harryette Mullen

One of a few works of satire written by African American women, ,Oreo, is an uproariously funny novel about relations between African Americans and Jews. It is as fresh and outrageous today as when it was first published in 1974.,Born of a Jewish father and black mother, Oreo grows up in Philadelphia with her grandparents while her mother tours with a theatrical group. Soon after puberty Oreo heads for New York to search for her father, but in the big city she discovers that there are dozens of Sam Schwartzes. Oreo's mission turns into a wickedly humorous picaresque quest, reminiscent of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus. This is an ambitious and playful narrative that challenges not only the accepted notions of race, ethnicity, and identity, but also those of the novelistic form itself.

Fiction,Humor,Race,Novels,Cultural,African American,Classics,Literature,Jewish,The United States Of America,Literary Fiction,American,African American Literature

1555534643

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007499.Oreo

Oreo

Leonard Shlain

Why did big-brained ,Homo sapiens, suddenly emerge some 150,000 years ago? The key, according to Leonard Shlain, is female sexuality. Drawing on an awesome breadth of research, he shows how, long ago, the narrowness of the newly bipedal human female's pelvis and the increasing size of infants' heads precipitated a crisis for the species. ,Natural selection allowed for the adaptation of the human female to this environmental stress by reconfiguring her hormonal cycles, entraining them with the periodicity of the moon. The results, however, did much more than ensure our existence; they imbued women with the concept of time, and gave them control over sex--a power that males sought to reclaim. And the possibility of achieving immortality through heirs drove men to construct patriarchal cultures that went on to dominate so much of human history.,From the nature of courtship to the evolution of language, Shlain's brilliant and wide-ranging exploration stimulates new ways of thinking about very old matters.,",A masterpiece of ideas and a unique contribution to our understanding of gender and history, sexuality and evolution,.", -- Jean Houston,[,Note: includes Reader's Guide,]

Nonfiction,Science,History,Sexuality,Feminism,Anthropology,Gender,Biology,Evolution,Psychology,Sociology

142004677

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100749.Sex_Time_and_Power

Sex, Time, and Power: How Women's Sexuality Shaped Human Evolution

Joyee Flynn

[Ménage Amour ManLove: Erotic Alternative Ménage a Trois Romance, M/M/M, shape-shifters],Avery Donovan has escaped after being held captive almost thirty years. He is injured and on the run seeking refuge. While making his way across a ranch in southern Montana, he catches the unique smell of his mates. Alone and scared, he decides to trust fate and follow the scent of his men.,Childhood friends, Cord Hartwell and Tyson Fitzgerald, have spent decades denying their feelings for each other until one day, an injured saber-toothed tiger shows up on their front porch, shifts into a gorgeous man, and changes their lives. Avery has forty-eight hours to convince them he is their mate and claim them, or he will die.,Will Cord and Ty finally admit their feelings for each other and their desire for Avery, or will they continue to deny their feelings and risk losing their chance at happiness?

Romance,M M Romance,Fantasy,Paranormal,Erotica,Menage,Paranormal,Shapeshifters,Romance,Menage,M M M,Adult Fiction,Erotica,LGBT,Gay,Fantasy,Romance,Paranormal Romance

161034135X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075195-here-kitty-kitty

Here Kitty, Kitty

Jeff Parker,Roger Cruz,Colleen Coover

For millions of years, mankind's place on Earth was unchallenged - until five young people paved the way for a new kind of human! While students at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman taught the world what it meant to be . These are the hidden stories of the team that laid the foundation of a mutant dynasty! Featuring Sue Storm, the Fantastic Four's Invisible Girl; the Incredible Hulk; mutant-hunting Sentinels; and more! Collecting X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (2007) #1, #5-7 and #10 — plus cartoonist Colleen Coover takes on Xavier's five in the backup strips from issues #3, #5-6, #9 and #11-15; and the X-MEN: FIRST CLASS SPECIAL (2007).

Sequential Art,Graphic Novels,Sequential Art,Comics,Superheroes,Marvel,Marvel,X Men,Comics,Superheroes,Fiction,Graphic Novels Comics,Comics,Comic Book

785153144

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075401-x-men

X-Men: First Class, Volume 2

Sophie Campbell

In the futuristic, dystopian city of Dranac, moody teenager Scout Montana is an aspiring vigilante, but her first attempt to beat up a mugger is halted when she's hit in the head with a brick and knocked unconscious. When she awakens, she discovers that she's able to transform into a strange, blue, clawed, superhuman creature! In this new body she becomes the vigilante Shadoweyes... This is the second volume in Wet Moon creator Ross Campbell's refreshingly offbeat and authentic teen superhero story.

Sequential Art,Graphic Novels,Science Fiction,Young Adult,GLBT,Queer,LGBT,Young Adult,Teen,Comics,Superheroes,Fantasy,Graphic Novels Comics,Science Fiction,Dystopia

1593622082

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075407-shadoweyes-volume-2

Shadoweyes Volume 2: Shadoweyes in Love

Will McIntosh

What happens when resources become scarce and society starts to crumble? As the competition for resources pulls America's previously stable society apart, the "New Normal" is a Soft Apocalypse. This is how our world ends; with a whimper instead of a bang. New social structures and tribal connections spring up across America, as the previous social structures begin to dissolve. Locus Award finalist and John W. Campbell Memorial Award finalist Soft Apocalypse follows the journey across the Southeast of a tribe of formerly middle class Americans as they struggle to find a place for themselves and their children in a new, dangerous world that still carries the ghostly echoes of their previous lives.

Science Fiction,Apocalyptic,Post Apocalyptic,Fiction,Science Fiction,Dystopia,Science Fiction,Apocalyptic,Adventure,Survival,Speculative Fiction,Science Fiction Fantasy,Novels,Adventure

159780276X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075553-soft-apocalypse

Soft Apocalypse

John Warrillow

According to John Warrillow, the number one mistake entrepreneurs make is to build a business that relies too heavily on them. Thus, when the time comes to sell, buyers aren't confident that the company-even if it's profitable-can stand on its own. To illustrate this, Warrillow introduces us to a fictional small business owner named Alex who is struggling to sell his advertising agency. Alex turns to Ted, an entrepreneur and old family friend, who encourages Alex to pursue three criteria to make his business sellable: * Teachable: focus on products and services that you can teach employees to deliver. * Valuable: avoid price wars by specialising in doing one thing better than anyone else. * Repeatable: generate recurring revenue by engineering products that customers have to repurchase often.

Business,Business,Entrepreneurship,Nonfiction,Buisness,Business,Management,Self Help,Leadership,Economics,Finance,Audiobook,Self Help,Personal Development

1591843979

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075698-built-to-sell

Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You

غسان شربل

إنها قصة أربعة رجال شاركوا في الحرب وفي فصولها الأكثر قسوة، رأيت عون قائداً للجيش وحاورته رئيساً لحكومة العسكريين وبعدها في المنفى، ثم التقيته بعد عودته إلى لبنان، والتقيت حبيقة المطرود من المنطقة الشرقية ثم حاورته بعدما عاد نائباً ووزيراً قبل أن يخسر مظلته وعمره.,والتقيت جنبلاط قبل إتفاق الطائف وبعده وقبل إنعطافاته وبعدها، والتقيت جعجع على الثلوج في الجرد وفي معقله السابق في غدراس وكذلك في سجنه وبعد خروجه منه تشابكت مصائر الأربعة وساهموا كل من موقعه في إنهاك الجمهورية الأولى أو قتلها، حاورتهم في التسعينيات في إطار محاولتي جمع بعض الروايات عن الحرب قبل تواري اللاعبين.

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075721

أين كنت في الحرب؟ اعترافات جنرالات الصراعات اللبنانية

Charlotte Stein

Clarissa Levinson’s boyfriend has asked for a very unusual birthday present this year. He wants her to fulfill three wishes, and all of them require Clarissa to push her own personal boundaries and become the boss not just at work, but in the bedroom as well.,His kinky demands initially make her nervous, but the more she gives him what he wants, the weaker her inhibitions become. In fact, she’s starting to really like being the one in charge. Who knew domination could be so much fun?

Erotica,BDSM,Adult Fiction,Erotica,Romance,Contemporary Romance,Contemporary,Romance,Romance,Erotic Romance

1419931431

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075735-giving

Giving

Gil Nelson

The Trees of Florida, is the most comprehensive guide to Florida’s amazing variety of tree species, both temperate and tropical, both natives and exotics. The first edition was very popular with both professionals and laypeople since it was accurate, comprehensive, and organized and written in an easy-to-understand way. This edition will be even more useful as it adds about 140 more tree accounts for a total of more than 480 species. There are almost 600 color photos and many drawings and range maps. And now included is a key to tree families that will help with field identification.,  

Nature,Plants

1561644757

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075874-the-trees-of-florida

The Trees of Florida

Russ Faulk

Cook: Out - Fresh Ingredients - Fresh Air - Fresh Flavors From The Grill

9780578064

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075887-cook

Cook: Out

Alex Danchev

In this remarkable collection of 100 manifestos from the last 100 years, Alex Danchev presents the cacophony of voices of such diverse movements as Futurism, Dadaism, Surrealism, Feminism, Communism, Destructivism, Vorticism, Stridentism, Cannibalism and Stuckism, taking in along the way film, architecture, fashion, and cookery. Artists' manifestos are nothing if not revolutionary. They are outlandish, outrageous, and frequently offensive. They combine wit, wisdom, and world-shaking demands. This collection gathers together an international array of artists of every stripe, including Kandinsky, Mayakovsky, Rodchenko, Le Corbusier, Picabia, Dali, Oldenburg, Vertov, Baselitz, Kitaj, Murakami, Gilbert and George, together with their allies and collaborators - such figures as Marinetti, Apollinaire, Breton, Trotsky, Guy Debord and Rem Koolhaas. This title is edited with an Introduction by Alex Danchev.

Art,Nonfiction,Philosophy,Art,Art History,Writing,Essays,Design,Anthologies,History,Philosophy,Theory,Literature,21st Century

141191791

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10075922-100-artists-manifestos

100 Artists' Manifestos: From the Futurists to the Stuckists

Denis McQuail

The ,Fifth Edition, of this bestselling textbook provides a comprehensive, non-technical introduction to the range of approaches to understanding mass communication. Fully revised, and with new student-friendly features, , McQuail's Mass Communication Theory, offers an integrated treatment of the major components of mass communication - the sender, the message, and the audience; considers all the diverse forms of mass communication in contemporary societies - television, radio, newspapers, film, music, the Internet and other forms of new media; and demonstrates how theories of mass communication relate to the broader understanding of society and culture.

Nonfiction,Language,Communication,Academic,Grad School,Social Science

1412903726

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007599.McQuail_s_Mass_Communication_Theory

McQuail's Mass Communication Theory

Kathleen Norris Brenzel

Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the "bible of Western gardening." With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it's THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very best--it's all here. You'll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, we introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better! Features:,8th Edition of this perennial bestseller,More than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones,30 Plant Selection Guides to find the perfect plant for every situation,Special contributions from 40 eminent Western garden experts,Introduction by Sunset garden editor Kathleen N. Brenzel, with a photographic tour of gardens that are truly the `Best of the West' gardens

Gardening,Reference,Nonfiction,Nature,Plants,Gardening,Horticulture,Environment,Nature,How To,Adult,Academic,School,Environment

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007607.Western_Garden_Book

Western Garden Book: More than 8,000 Plants - The Right Plants for Your Climate - Tips from Western Garden Experts

Steve Bradley

Learn how to prune more than 80 popular plants to get the best display of flowers, foliage, colorful stems, and fruits.,Pruning is probably the area of gardening that causes the most anxiety to the average gardener. Many books add to that anxiety with illustrations that show completely different plants from those in the reader's own garden, or directions that use complex terms without explaining them. In contrast, this plant-by-plant guide demonstrates the correct pruning technique for 80 of the most widely planted trees and shrubs, with photographs and instructions that are so clear they will inspire confidence in even the novice gardener. Read The Pruner's Bible by Steve Bradley to discover:,o Basic rights and wrongs about making cuts-with information clearly photographed in step-by-step sequence,o What tools to buy and how to look after them-and how to choose the right tool for each job,o What to do with the prunings-the pros and cons of shredding, burning, bagging, and composting,o How to select young trees and shrubs that will grow into well-shaped specimens-with little or no pruning required,Covering shrubs, climbers, roses, and ornamental and fruit trees, with separate sections on hedges, topiary, and special techniques, this outstanding guide will remain a bible of pruning for years to come.

Gardening,Nonfiction

1594860335

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007608.The_Pruner_s_Bible

The Pruner's Bible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning Every Plant in Your Garden

Chris Carmichael,Jim Rutberg,Kathy Zawadzki

From the coach of Lance Armstrong and several more of the world's greatest athletes comes a revolutionary eating plan for all active people - from weekend warriors to elite competitors to those just trying to lose a few pounds and be more fit. , Readers will learn: , - The truth and consequences of low-carb diets for athletes, - The importance of eating the right foods for clean-burning fuel, - Which supplements work and which just waste money, - The Complete Carmichael Nutrition Program, which has carried many top athletes to victory, - Comprehensive training programs to put a nutritional program to work - for cyclists, runners, endurance athletes, and others, - The ease and benefits of dozens of quick-to-prepare, power-packed recipes

Health,Nonfiction,Sports,Fitness,Sports,Cycling,Health,Nutrition

425202550

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007613.Chris_Carmichael_s_Food_for_Fitness

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness

J. Michael Straczynski,Mark Brooks,Mike Deodato

In Deep!,This deluxe hardcover collects ,Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 9: Skin Deep, and ,Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 10: New Avengers,. In ,Skin Deep,, Peter Parker must confront a former classmate who - like himself - was granted amazing powers during a science experiment gone awry. But why does he blame Peter for the laboratory mishap, and just how far will he take his quest for vengeance? And in ,New Avengers,, Trump Tower has nothing on Spider-Man! Spinning out of the pages of New Avengers, you won't believe what the fickle hand of fate has in store for Peter Parker, Mary Jane and Aunt May! But even as Peter and his family adjust to their great new pad and cool new clique, the hordes of Hydra make a final push to take over the United States! Will the web-head and the New Avengers stop the revitalized Hydra from bringing America to its knees? And if so, at what cost? , ,Collecting: Amazing Spider-Man #515-524.,

Marvel,Spider Man,Superheroes,Marvel,Sequential Art,Graphic Novels

785121285

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007615.The_Best_of_Spider_Man

The Best of Spider-Man: Volume 5

Philip Kearey,Ian Hill,Michael Brooks

This new edition of the well-established Kearey and Brooks text is fully updated to reflect the important developments in geophysical methods since the production of the previous edition. The broad scope of previous editions is maintained, with even greater clarity of explanations from the revised text and extensively revised figures. Each of the major geophysical methods is treated systematically developing the theory behind the method and detailing the instrumentation, field data acquisition techniques, data processing and interpretation methods. The practical application of each method to such diverse exploration applications as petroleum, groundwater, engineering, environmental and forensic is shown by case histories. The mathematics required in order to understand the text is purposely kept to a minimum, so the book is suitable for courses taken in geophysics by all undergraduate students. It will also be of use to postgraduate students who might wish to include geophysics in their studies and to all professional geologists who wish to discover the breadth of the subject in connection with their own work.

Science,Geology

632049294

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007617.An_Introduction_to_Geophysical_Exploration

An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration

Emma Goldman

"...Ο Τρότσκυ έχει την εντύπωση ότι κάθε επίκριση για την ανάμειξή του στην τραγωδία της Κρονστάνδης απλώς ενδυναμώνει και ενισχύει τον θανάσιμο εχθρό του, τον Στάλιν. Δεν αντιλαμβάνεται ωστόσο ότι εάν κάποιος απεχθάνεται τον βάρβαρο ο οποίος κυβερνά στο Κρεμλίνο και το απάνθρωπο καθεστώς του, δεν σημαίνει ότι απαλλάσσει και τον Λέοντα Τρότσκυ από το έγκλημα κατά των ναυτών της Κρονστάνδης.,Για να είμαι ειλικρινής, δεν βλέπω κάποια ουσιαστική διαφορά ανάμεσα στους δύο πρωταγωνιστές του γενναιόδωρου δικτατορικού συστήματος, πέρα του ότι ο Λέων Τρότσκυ δεν είναι πλέον σε θέση να εφαρμόση τις αγαθοεργίες του, ενώ ο Στάλιν είναι. Όχι, δεν υπερασπίζομαι τον τωρινό άρχοντα της Ρωσσίας. Χρειάζεται ωστόσο να τονίσω ότι ο Στάλιν δεν προέκυψε ως μάννα εξ ουρανού για τον δυστυχή ρωσσικό λαό. Απλώς, συνεχίζει την παράδοση των μπολσεβίκων και μάλιστα με ακόμη πιο ανελέητο τρόπο...". (Από την παρουσίαση στο οπισθόφυλλο του βιβλίου)

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076244-trotsky-protests-too-much

Trotsky protests too much

Jonathan Adler,Duy Nguyen

Origami has never been more colorful, chic, and charming! This delightful collection of whimsical origami animals, from paper craft wizard Duy Nguyen and designer extraordinaire Jonathan Adler, is inspired directly by Adler's iconic menagerie of ceramic creatures. Inside the kit crafters will find everything needed to add happy flair anywhere: an instructional book, Adler's signature paper, and a completed animal. The 15 quirky, artful projects range from an owl and gazelle to a dragon and greyhound.,KIT INCLUDES:,50 6"x6" sheets of origami paper in Jonathan Adler's signature patterns and colors Jonathan Adler ,Happy Chic Origami, project book for fifteen animals,Completed origami elephant

1402780486

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076247-happy-chic-origami

Happy Chic Origami: 15 Fabulous Projects

Meghan MacLean Weir

When Dr. Meghan Weir first dons her scrubs and steps onto the floor of Children’s Hospital Boston as a newly minted resident, her head is packed with medical-school-textbook learning. She knows the ins and outs of the human body, has memorized the correct way to perform hundreds of complicated procedures, and can recite the symptoms of any number of diseases by rote. But none of that has truly prepared her for what she is about to experience. ,From the premature infants Dr. Weir is expected to care for on her very first day of residency to the frustrating teenagers who visit the ER at three in the morning for head colds, each day brings with it new challenges and new lessons. Dr. Weir learns that messiness, fear, and uncertainty live beneath the professional exterior of the doctor’s white coat. Yet, in addition to the hardships, the practice of medicine comes with enormous rewards of joy, camaraderie, and the triumph of healing. ,The three years of residency—when young doctors who have just graduated from medical school take on their own patients for the first time—are grueling in any specialty. But there is a unique challenge to dealing with patients too young to describe where it hurts, and it is not just having to handle their parents. In Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency, Dr. Weir takes readers into the nurseries, ICUs, and inpatient rooms of one of the country’s busiest hospitals for children, revealing a world many of us never get to see. With candor and humility, she explores the many humbling lessons that all residents must learn: that restraint is sometimes the right treatment option, no matter how much you want to act; that some patients, even young teenagers, aren’t interested in listening to the good advice that will make their lives easier; that parents ultimately know their own children far better than their doctors ever will. ,Dr. Weir’s thoughtful prose reveals how exhaustion and doubt define the residency experience just as much as confidence and action do. Yet the most important lesson that she learns through the months and years of residency is that having a good day on the floor does not always mean that a patient goes home miraculously healed—more often than not, success is about a steady, gradual discovery of strength. By observing the children, the parents, and other hospital staff who painstakingly provide care each day, Dr. Weir finds herself finally developing into the physician (and the parent) she hopes to become. These stories—sometimes funny, sometimes haunting—expose the humanity that is so often obscured by the doctor’s white coat.

Health,Medicine,Medical,Nonfiction,Autobiography,Memoir,Biography,Biography,Autobiography

1439189072

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076317-between-expectations

Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency

Richard Michelson

Abe and Willie live across the alley from each other. Willie is black and Abe is Jewish, and during the day, they don't talk. But at night they open their windows and are best friends. Willie shows Abe how to throw a real big-league slider, and Abe gives Willie his violin to try out. Then one night, Abe's grandfather catches them — will Abe and Willie have the courage to cross the alley and reveal their friendship during the day? ,Like the bestselling ,The Other Side,, E. B. Lewis's striking, atmospheric watercolors bring to life a moving story of baseball and music, and how two young people try to bridge the divide of prejudice.

Childrens,Picture Books,Historical,Historical Fiction,Literature,Jewish,Cultural,Music,Cultural,African American,Sports,Sports,Childrens,Realistic Fiction,Historical

399239707

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007647.Across_the_Alley

Across the Alley

Richard Nelson

Book by Richard Nelson. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson,Musical / 9m, 2f, 1f child, plus ensemble / Scenery: Var. sets.,The collaborators on Chess are giants of rock music and rock musicals and they have created a complex rock opera that played to full Broadway houses and standing ovations. Here the ancient game becomes a metaphor for romantic rivalries, competitive gamesmanship, super power politics and international intrigues. The pawns in this drama form a love triangle: the loutish American chess star, the earnest Russian champion and a Hungarian American female assistant who arrives at the international chess match in Bangkok with the American but falls for the Russian. From Bangkok to Budapest the players, lovers, politicians, and spies manipulate and are manipulated to the pulse of a monumental rock score that includes "One Night in Bangkok" and "Heaven Help My Heart." ,"One of the best rock scores ever produced. This is an angry, difficult, demanding and rewarding show."- Time

Music,Musicals,Fiction,Drama

573689176

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076573-chess

Chess

Denis Serre

This book is a clean and concise introduction to the basic theory of matrices. It also contains many interesting applications of matrices to different aspects of mathematics and also other areas of science and engineering. With forty percent new material, this second edition is significantly different from the first edition. The book mixes together algebra, analysis, complexity theory and numerical analysis. As such, this book will provide many scientists, not just mathematicians, with a useful and reliable reference. It is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with either applied or theoretical goals. This book is based on a course given by the author at the Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon.

Science,Mathematics,Mathematics,Algebra

1441976825

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076619-matrices

Matrices: Theory and Applications

Richard Idemon,Gina Ceaglio

Back due to popular demand! For centuries, philosophers, alchemists and psychologists have been intrigued and fascinated by the intricacies of the labyrinth as a metaphor for human experience. Richard Idemon sees the birth chart, a symbol of inherent universal order, as a labyrinth—a logical but complicated and elusive structure. The interwoven symbols in the horoscope are made up of a single thread that, when unravelled—like the magic thread of Ariadne—lead us through the maze to the heart of the chart and our own nature. This book is transcribed from a six-day lecture given in 1986.

Esoterica,Astrology,Psychology

1902405463

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076714-the-magic-thread

The Magic Thread: Astrological Chart Interpretation Using Depth Psychology

Frédéric Delavier,Michael Gundill

Over one million readers have turned to "Strength Training Anatomy" for strength training's most effective exercises. Now put those exercises to work for you with "The Strength Training Anatomy Workout.","The Strength Training Anatomy Workout "is your guide to creating the body and the results you want. Strengthen arms and legs; increase muscle mass; sculpt chest, back, and core; firm glutes; increase hip flexibility . . . it's all here, and all in the stunning detail that only Frederic Delavier can provide!,Over 150 full-color illustrations allow you to get inside more than 200 exercises and 50 workouts to see how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. You'll also discover how variations, progressions, and sequencing can affect muscle recruitment, the underlying structures, and ultimately the results.,The "Strength Training Anatomy Workout" includes proven programming for strength, power, bodybuilding, and toning that can be used in a gym or at home. You'll find targeted conditioning routines for optimal performance in more than 30 sports, including basketball, football, soccer, track and field, and golf.,Former editor in chief of "PowerMag" in France, author and illustrator Frederic Delavier is a journalist for "Le Monde du" "Muscle" and a contributor to "Men's Health Germany "and several other strength publications. His previous publication, "Strength Training Anatomy," has sold more than one million copies.

Sports,Fitness,Health,Sports,Sports,Nonfiction,Combat,Martial Arts

1450400957

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10076827-the-strength-training-anatomy-workout

The Strength Training Anatomy Workout

R.L. Trask

This is a major introduction to historical linguistics, designed for students who have no background in historical linguistics but who have at least some knowledge of phonetics, phonology, and morphology. The author introduces all major types of change, consequences of change (dialect and language families), and methods in historical linguistics. Later chapters deal with sociolinguistic aspects of change, language contact, birth and death of languages, language and prehistory, and finally the issue of very remote relations.

Humanities,Linguistics,Nonfiction,Reference,Humanities,Language

340607580

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007702.Historical_Linguistics

Historical Linguistics

Caroll Michels

The classic handbook for launching and sustaining a career that "explodes the romantic notion of the starving artist", with new and expanded resources for succeeding in the burgeoning Internet art market (The New York Times),Now in its fifth edition, with over 85,000 copies of previous editions sold, ,How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist, is the preeminent guide to taking control of your career and making a good living in the art world. Drawing on over two decades of experience, Caroll Michels walks artists through the complicated process of balancing grants, gallery representation, private dealer sales, and a personal studio to ensure a public profile and a steady income. Included is a wealth of insider's information on getting into a gallery, being your own PR agent, and negotiating prices, as well as innovative marketing, exhibition, and sales opportunities for various art disciplines. ,The new edition is fully updated with strategies for using the Web—everything from generating income through freelance work, to creating an entrepreneurial web site for promoting work to agents and clients, to assessing online galleries. An expanded and updated appendix adds more than 200 new resources such as Web designers, insurance and legal services for artists, internships, art colonies, and corporate and public art programs.

Art,Nonfiction,Business,Reference,Art,Art Design

805068007

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1007710.How_to_Survive_and_Prosper_as_an_Artist

How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul

Roxie Munro

Crack! Who is inside the eggs? All kinds of baby birds! Can you guess what kind of bird is like a superhero and can fly as high as a jet plane? Or which bird builds nests that can weigh as much as a car? Or which bird sleeps on the water with one eye open? Read Hatch! and find out. Hatch! gives young readers a bird’s-eye view into the fascinating world of birds and their unique eggs and nests.

Nonfiction,Childrens,Picture Books,Animals,Birds,Science,Animals,Childrens,Environment,Nature

761458824

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000006-hatch

Hatch!

Susan Pearson,David Slonim

A little boy explains to Mama Slug how to teach Little Slug to read. Here are a few of his reading rules: Attach labels to Little Slug’s favorite things; Read out loud to him; Point out words that repeat; Sound out words; Make a vocabulary list; Be patient! And, of course, it helps if Little Slug can see the book, so prop it up and set him on a rock! David Slonim’s hilarious acrylic and charcoal illustrations and Susan Pearson’s witty text show that reading can be fun!

Childrens,Picture Books,Childrens,Humor,Animals,Fiction,How To,Academic,School,Writing,Books About Books,Education,Science Fiction Fantasy

761458050

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000009-how-to-teach-a-slug-to-read

How to Teach a Slug to Read

Bruce Cole

This beautiful series lavishly illustrates the world's major fresco cycles from the early fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries. Each book also contains a comprehensive text, a biography of the artist, a bibliography, and a glossary.

Art,Art,Art History

080761310X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000004.Giotto

Giotto: The Scrovegni Chapel, Padua

Penelope Williamson

THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY OF RESTLESS HEARTS, ,Trapped in a life of poverty in the slums of Boston, young Delia McQuaid dreamed of becoming a lady. Answering an advertisement for a mail-order bride, she headed north -- toward a remote Maine settlement, an uncertain destiny and a wedding with a stranger., ,But Ty Savitch was leading her up-country. A handsome doctor raised by Indians, he possessed a fiery untamed spirit and blood that ran hot with desires he could barely contain. With one searing kiss Ty carried the lovely Boston spitfire to ecstasy's heights. But a glorious passion suddenly born could never grow. For Delia had promised her future forever to another man....

Romance,Historical Romance,Romance,Historical,Westerns,Romance,Western Romance,Historical,Historical Fiction,Mail Order Brides

044061418X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000012.A_Wild_Yearning

A Wild Yearning

Mary Morrow

When orphaned Madeline Smythe returned to England and a home she had never seen, her mother's family had high hopes of using her as a pawn in an arranged marriage. But while Madeline might be from the wilds of Canada, she was not exactly the pliable, rustic provincial they expected.,All was not right in her family's home, and Madeline was determined to mend it. If that meant pretending to be engaged, it seemed an innocent enough ruse. Until Madeline realized that her heart was leaning in a not-so-innocent direction--toward her supposed fiance's brother, Captain Titus Rhodes.

61083860

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000190-an-innocent-ruse

An Innocent Ruse

Alexander Pushkin,ألكسندر بوشكين,رفعت سلام

ديوان لشاعر روسيا الأشهر ألكسندر بوشكين,تولى ترجمة القصائد الشاعر المصرى رفعت سلام

Poetry,Cultural,Russia,Literature,Russian Literature,Classics,Fiction,Literature,Plays,Novels,Literature,19th Century

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000259

الغجر وأعمال أخرى

Rob van Zeist,Richard Bozulich,Rob van Zeijst

Games,Go,Sports and Games,Games

4906574734

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000268-making-good-shape

Making Good Shape

Linda Howard,Abby Crayden

In this captivating novel of romantic suspense, ,New York Times, bestselling author Linda Howard brings us deep into the wild, where a smart and sexy outdoor guide and her ruggedly handsome competitor must join forces to survive—and avoid becoming what they never expected to be: PREY, ,Thirty-two-year-old Angie Powell has always spoken her mind, but in the presence of Dare Callahan she nurses a simmering rage. After all, why give Dare the satisfaction of knowing he can push her buttons ,and, push her to the edge?,Three years ago, Dare returned home to rural western Montana and opened a hunting business to rival Angie’s. Complicating matters is the fact that Dare has asked Angie out (not once but twice) and has given her a gift of butterflies in the process. Angie has no patience for butterflies. They only lead to foolish decisions. And now the infuriatingly handsome Iraq war vet has siphoned away Angie’s livelihood, forcing her to close up shop. ,Before Angie is to leave town, she organizes one last trip into the wilderness with a client and his guest, who wants to bag a black bear. But the adrenaline-fueled adventure turns deadly when Angie witnesses a cold-blooded murder and finds herself on the wrong side of a loaded gun. Before the killer can tie up this attractive loose end, a bear comes crashing through the woods—changing the dark game completely.,Luckily, Dare is camping nearby and hears the shots. Forced together for their very survival, Angie and Dare must confront hard feelings, a blinding storm, and a growing attraction—while being stalked by a desperate killer and a ferocious five-hundred-pound beast. And neither will stop until they reach their prey.,From the Hardcover edition.

Romance,Romance,Romantic Suspense,Suspense,Contemporary,Romance,Contemporary Romance,Fiction,Thriller,Mystery,Audiobook,Adventure,Survival

307577651

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000269-prey

Prey

Robert Eisberg,Robert Resnick

A revision of a successful junior/senior level text, this introduction to elementary quantum mechanics clearly explains the properties of the most important quantum systems. The book emphasizes the applications of theory, and contains new material on particle physics, electron-positron annihilation in solids and the Mossbauer effect. It includes new appendices on such topics as crystallography, Fourier Integral Description of a Wave Group, and Time-Independent Perturbation Theory. Table Of Contents: ?Thermal Radiation and Planck's Postulate ?Photons-Particle like Properties of Radiation ?De Broglie's Postulate--Wavelike Properties of Particles ?Bohr's Model of the Atom ?Schroedinger's Theory of Quantum Mechanics ?Solutions of Time-Independent Schroedinger Equations ?One-Electron Atoms ?Magnetic Dipole Moments, Spin, and Transition Rates ?Multielectron Atoms--Ground States and X-Ray Excitations ?Multielectron Atoms--Optical Excitations ?Quantum Statistics ?Molecules ?Solids--Conductors and Semiconductors ?Solids--Superconductors and Magnetic Properties ?Nuclear Models ?Nuclear Decay and Nuclear Reactions ?Introduction to Elementary Particles ?More Elementary Particles Appendixes

Science,Physics

8126508183

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000272-quantum-physics-of-atoms-molecules-solids-nuclei-and-particles

Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles

Richard Hunter

Reprint [with permission] of a series of articles published in the British Go Journal, with corrections and extra problems.

Games,Go

970619367

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000275-cross-cut-workshop

Cross-Cut Workshop

Nelly S. Toll

For thirteen months during World War II, Nelly Toll and her mother were hidden from the Nazis in the small bedroom of a Gentile couple in Lwow, Poland. Just eight years old when she went into hiding in 1943, Nelly began keeping the diary that would inspire this powerful and moving memoir of her childhood. In her small black journal Nelly wrote about the heartbreaking events she experienced in Lwow and her grief over the tragic losses of family members, as well as the day-to-day fears of life in hiding. In contrast, the exuberant, vividly colored paintings that Nelly also produced while in hiding transformed her grim reality into an enchanting fantasy world filled with school friends, bright skies, and happy families. Twenty-nine of these paintings are reproduced in Behind the Secret Window; captions help readers to trace the fascinating process of their creation. Together, text and art tell the story of a lovable, imaginative child beset with terrifying uncertainties, and of the courageous mother who nurtured her daughter's unswerving belief in brighter days ahead.

World War II,Holocaust,Nonfiction,History,Biography,War,Autobiography,Memoir,Biography,Autobiography,War,World War II,Adult,Childrens

803713622

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000036.Behind_the_Secret_Window

Behind the Secret Window

Stephen Hawking,Michael Jackson

This series of lectures, given at Cambridge University, introduces listeners to the history of ideas about the Universe as well as today's most important scientific theories about time, space, and the cosmos.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction

1558009868

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100003.Stephen_Hawking_s_Life_Works

Stephen Hawking's Life Works: The Cambridge Lectures

Robert Marshall

In German-occupied Poland, a group of resourceful Jews found the perfect place to hide from the Nazis, and avoid the mass executions in May of 1943. Enduring hunger, rats, thirst, dysentery, and incredible psychological pressure, they hid for nearly two years in the sewer system beneath the city of Lvov. Their courage, as detailed in this inspiring book, is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.

World War II,Holocaust,Nonfiction,History,War,World War II,War,Literature,Jewish,Inspirational,Historical

684193205

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000041.In_the_Sewers_of_Lvov

In the Sewers of Lvov: A Heroic Story of Survival from the Holocaust

Kevin Smith,Phil Hester,Ande Parks

The reinvention of a classic comics character continues...Oliver Queen (a.k.a. Green Arrow) is back in Star City, looking to get his life back in order. His relationship with the Black Canary is in tatters, and his 'family' want his undivided attention, something he's not able to give. Not when a mysterious killer is systematically taking out 'vigilantes', and Green Arrow himself is on his list. Continuing the much acclaimed run by director Kevin Smith (Jersey Girl, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), 'The Sounds of Violence' is another unique slice of searing comic book mythology, crafted by a master of dialogue and pacing.

Sequential Art,Comics,Sequential Art,Graphic Novels,Superheroes,Dc Comics,Comics,Superheroes,Graphic Novels Comics,Comics,Comic Book,Mystery,Fiction,Science Fiction,Mystery,Crime

1401200451

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000059.Green_Arrow_Vol_2

Green Arrow, Vol. 2: Sounds of Violence

Melissa Marr

Melissa Marr returns to the ravishing world of Faerie with a story set between her bestselling novels ,Ink Exchange, and ,Fragile Eternity,. ,Recently anointed king of the Dark Court, Niall struggles to forge a new relationship with his subjects—and with the former Dark King, Irial, his once-friend, once-enemy, and now possible-advisor.

Young Adult,Fantasy,Paranormal,Fairies,Fantasy,Urban Fantasy,Fantasy,Paranormal,Short Stories,Romance,Fairies,Fae,Fantasy,Magic,Romance,Paranormal Romance

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000600-old-habits

Old Habits

Charles Kenny

As the income gap between developed and developing nations grows, so grows the cacophony of voices claiming that the quest to find a simple recipe for economic growth has failed. ,Getting Better,, in sharp contrast, reports the good news about global progress. Economist Charles Kenny argues against development naysayers by pointing to the evidence of widespread improvements in health, education, peace, liberty--and even happiness.Kenny shows how the spread of cheap technologies, such as vaccines and bed nets, and ideas, such as political rights, has transformed the world. He also shows that by understanding this transformation, we can make the world an even better place to live.,That's not to say that life is grand for everyone, or that we don't have a long way to go. But improvements have spread far, and, according to Kenny, they can spread even further.

Economics,Nonfiction,International Rel...,International Development,Science,Politics,Business,History,Social Movements,Social Justice,Social Science,Earth,The World

465020151

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000613-getting-better

Getting Better: Why Global Development Is Succeeding--And How We Can Improve the World Even More

John Gribbin,Mark Evan Chimsky

In this eagerly anticipated sequel to the classic bestseller In Search of Schrodinger's Cat, John Gribbin digs even deeper into the mysterious and confounding world of quantum mechanics. Gribbin takes infinitely complex, mind-bending experiments, brings them to life, and makes them accessible to the lay reader. Under his deft guidance, we can begin to grasp the fundamental riddle of today's quantum mechanics: how a single photon can be seen going in two directions at once. Along the way, Gribbin reveals some fascinating discoveries: how quantum particles could one day be used in a Star Trek-type teleportation system, and how quantum cryptographers have developed ways of making unbreakable codes using quantum effects.,Schrodinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality illuminates the world's most intriguing and enigmatic scientific phenomenon - and shows how the "impossible dreams" of such legendary scientists as Bohr, Feynman, and Einstein may soon become reality.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Science,Popular Science,Physics,Quantum Mechanics,History,Animals,Cats,Philosophy,Humor,Education

316328197

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100006.Schr_dinger_s_Kittens_and_the_Search_for_Reality

Schrödinger's Kittens and the Search for Reality: Solving the Quantum Mysteries

Manju Kapur

Astha has everything an educated, middle-class Delhi woman could ask for - a loving husband and affluent surroundings - and yet is consumed with a sense of dissatisfaction. She begins an extra-marital affair with a younger woman, the widow of a political activist and jeopardizes everything.

Fiction,Cultural,India,LGBT,Contemporary,Asian Literature,Indian Literature,Cultural,Asia,GLBT,Queer,LGBT,Lesbian,Literary Fiction

571215661

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000072.A_Married_Woman

A Married Woman

Joel R. Primack,Nancy Ellen Abrams

A world-renowned astrophysicist and a science philosopher present a new, scientifically supported understanding of the universe, one that will forever change our personal relationship with the cosmos. , For four hundred years, since early scientists discovered that the universe did not revolve around the earth, people have felt cut off-adrift in a meaningless cosmos. That is about to change. , In their groundbreaking new book, ,The View from the Center of the Universe,, Joel R. Primack, Ph.D., one of the world's leading cosmologists, and Nancy Ellen Abrams, a philosopher and writer, use recent advances in astronomy,physics, and cosmology to frame a compelling new theory of how to understand the universe and our role in it. , While most of us think of the universe as empty space peppered with stars separated by vast distances, the truth, the authors argue, is far richer and more meaningful. For the first time in history, we know that the universe is more coherent and spiritually significant than anyone ever imagined and that our place in it is actually central to the expanding universe in important ways. , According to Primack and Abrams, this new cosmology clarifies how the universe operates, what it's made of, how it may have originated, and how it is evolving. Even more surprising, these startling ideas spring from both cutting-edge science and the metaphors of ancient symbols. The result is a very human book that satisfies our fundamental need for order and meaning in our world and in our lives.

Science,Nonfiction,Philosophy,History,Science,Astronomy,Philosophy,Metaphysics,Science,Physics,Science Nature

1594489149

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000077.The_View_from_the_Center_of_the_Universe

The View from the Center of the Universe: Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos

Anthony Clayton

This suvery draws together into a single integrated account the two major wars of decolonization fought by France in Indochina (in the early 1950's) and Algeria (in the late 1950's), as well as the smaller but far from insignificant military operations that the French conducted in Madagascar, Tunisia and Morocco.,Fought at different times and in very different theatres, these conflicts - little explored in English-language scholarship as yet - have tended to be seen in isolation. By bringing them together within the covers of a single succinct analytical survey, and treating them as different manifestations of the same historical process, a major gap is filled in the literature about modern France, decolonization, and postwar military history alike.,The military operations are set in their widest context. Among the themes explored in detail are: ,- the traditional French attitudes to empire, and how these changed under the pressure of events;,- the French Army's counter-revolutionairy warfare school in the 1950's, and its politically dangerous doctrines;,- the collapse of the Fourth Republic and the return to power of de Gaulle;,- the final drama of withdrawal from Algeria, with its 'ethnic cleaning' of the European settler population.,A model of clear exposition, the study offers fascinating opportunities for comparison with the more familiar decolonization process in the British Empire (on the military aspects of which a volume will be published in the series in due course). The book includes a full Chronology, Biographical Notes and Notes on Further Reading.

History,Cultural,France,War,Military Fiction

582098017

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000830-the-wars-of-french-decolonization

The Wars Of French Decolonization

Pete Earley

Pete Earley, the only author to conduct 50 hours of one-on-one interviews with Ames--without a censor present--presents the first and only complete story of the spy of the century, revealing a man much more complex and diabolical than previously depicted--and damage far worse than has ever been chronicled about the case. of photos.

Nonfiction,History,Spy Thriller,Espionage,Biography,Crime,True Crime,Politics

039914188X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000098.Confessions_of_a_Spy

Confessions of a Spy

Kōbō Abe,E. Dale Saunders

Like an elegantly chilling postscript to ,The Metamorphosis,, this classic of postwar Japanese literature describes a bizarre physical transformation that exposes the duplicities of an entire world. The narrator is a scientist hideously deformed in a laboratory accident–a man who has lost his face and, with it, his connection to other people. Even his wife is now repulsed by him. ,His only entry back into the world is to create a mask so perfect as to be undetectable. But soon he finds that such a mask is more than a disguise: it is an alternate self–a self that is capable of anything. A remorseless meditation on nature, identity and the social contract, ,The Face of Another, is an intellectual horror story of the highest order.

Fiction,Asian Literature,Japanese Literature,Cultural,Japan,Science Fiction,Classics,Horror,Literature,Literature,Asian Literature,Literature,20th Century,Novels

375726535

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10000.The_Face_of_Another

The Face of Another

Robert Fritz,Peter M. Senge

Science tells us that energy travels where it is easiest to go, and business consultant Robert Fritz borrows from this concept to provide a concrete methodology that managers can put to use immediately to develop their own paths of least resistance toward success.Fritz incorporates four crucial activities -- new methods are studied, spread, and adopted; being smart is rewarded; cooperation rather than competition is practiced; and fairness is the standard operating principle -- into a comprehensive guide to the structural laws that govern all organizations. He prescribes a direct approach to redesigning an organization's structure to allow positive practices to follow the paths of least resistance.

Business,Business,Management,Leadership,Nonfiction,Self Help,Productivity

1576750655

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000141.The_Path_of_Least_Resistance_for_Managers

The Path of Least Resistance for Managers

Daniel L. Akin

A Theology for the Church,, an immense 992-page work edited by Daniel Akin, with contributions from leading Baptist thinkers Albert Mohler, Jr., Paige Patterson, Timothy George, and many others, addresses four major issues in regard to eight Christian doctrines.,What does the Bible say? Each Christian doctrine is rooted in the Bible’s own teaching in both the Old and New Testaments.,What has the Church believed? Christians have interpreted these doctrines in somewhat different ways through the centuries.,How do the doctrines fit together? Each Christian doctrine must cohere with the other doctrines.,How does each doctrine impact the church today? Each Christian doctrine must be meaningful for today’s church. It’s sure to become a widely-used resource in systematic theology study.

Religion,Theology,Reference,Religion,Christianity,Nonfiction,Christian,History,Christianity,Ecclesiology,Religion,Academic,School

080542640X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000146.A_Theology_for_the_Church

A Theology for the Church

Vogue Knitting,Carla Scott

If knitters could own just one guide to their craft, ,Knitopedia,™ would be their book of choice! Created by the trusted experts at ,Vogue,®, Knitting,, this beautifully designed encyclopedia is an A-to-Z of knitting techniques, history, and lore that’s filled with more than 400 individual articles and lavishly illustrated with color photos, technical illustrations, charts, patterns, and maps. It’s an ideal reference for both beginning and advanced knitters, who will treasure it for years to come. 

Crafts,Knitting,Art,Crafts,Nonfiction

1933027614

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10001496-vogue-knitting-knitopedia

Vogue® Knitting Knitopedia™: The Ultimate A to Z for Knitters

Catriona Tudor Erler

,Landscaping  for Your Home , ,covers every aspect of home landscaping, from design principles to construction projects; plant selection to plant care. The book consists of three parts. Part One: Preparing to Landscape explains how to design and create a landscape. Part Two: Setting the Stage shows how to build such features as paths, ponds, walls, decks, and watering systems. Part Three: Planting and Growing describes how to select, plant, and care for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and lawns.

Gardening

1580115055

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10001497-landscaping-for-your-home

Landscaping for Your Home

Dan Gutman

Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoscack has to write a report on an African American who's made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball's color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn't plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin -- and forever change his view of history and his definition of 01-02 Golden Sower Award Masterlist (YA Cat.) and 00 Pennsylvania Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermed. Cat.),Like every other kid in his class, Joe Stoshack has to write a report on an African American who's made an important contribution to society. Unlike every other kid in his class, Joe has a special talent: with the help of old baseball cards, he can travel through time. So for his report, Joe decides to go back to meet one of the greatest baseball players ever, Jackie Robinson, to find out what it was like to be the man who broke baseball's color barrier. Joe plans on writing a prize-winning report. But he doesn't plan on a trip that will for a short time change the color of his skin--and forever change his view of history and his definition of courage.

Sports,Sports,Historical,Historical Fiction,Sports,Baseball,Fiction,Fantasy,Science Fiction,Time Travel,Childrens,Adventure,Childrens,Middle Grade,Historical

380800845

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000153.Jackie_Me

Jackie & Me

S.L. Naeole

Grace's senior year is almost over and it's ending in a way she's never imagined. Her best friend is by her side, her boyfriend is now her fiance, and her life is moving forward.,But good things never last. ,Before she knows what's happening, Grace's life is turned upside-down once more and she's forced to face the truth about who and what she is, and what that means to Robert, the only other person who understands what that truth means. But that's only the beginning as the forces that want Grace dead, and the friends and family that want Grace alive and safe finally collide in a battle where the prize isn't just life, but also death.

Paranormal,Angels,Young Adult,Fantasy,Paranormal,Romance,Paranormal Romance,Romance,Fantasy,Fantasy,Supernatural,Young Adult,Young Adult Paranormal,New Adult,Fiction

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10001576-grace-of-day

Grace of Day

Dan Gutman

Joe Stoshack lives for baseball. He knows everything there is to know about the game -- except how to play well. His specialty is striking out. Stosh feels like a real loser, and when he takes a low-paying job cleaning a bunch of junk out of his neighbor's attic, he feels even worse -- until he comes across a little piece of cardboard that takes his breath away. His heart is racing. His brain is racing. He can hardly believe his eyes. Stosh has stumbled upon a T-206 Honus Wagner -- the most valuable baseball card in the world! And he's about to find out that it's worth a lot more than money....

Sports,Sports,Sports,Baseball,Historical,Historical Fiction,Fantasy,Fiction,Science Fiction,Time Travel,Childrens,Childrens,Middle Grade,Young Adult,Childrens,Juvenile

380788780

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000164.Honus_Me

Honus & Me

Joseph Kinsey Howard

With passion and verve, Joseph Kinsey Howard, author of the best-selling Montana: High, Wide, and Handsome, narrates the tragic story of Riel, the Metis people, and their struggle for a homeland on the plains of the U.S.-Canada border.

History,North American Hi...,American History

873512987

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000165.Strange_Empire

Strange Empire

Sue Hamilton

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions.,In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of inner or spiritual quest and introduces distinctively Indian concepts, such as karma and rebirth. She also explains how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge--issues that are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition.,About the Series: ,Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, ,Very Short Introductions, offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Philosophy,Nonfiction,Religion,Cultural,India,Religion,Hinduism,Religion,Buddhism,History,Philosophy,Eastern Philosophy,Cultural,Asia,Reference

192853740

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100016.Indian_Philosophy

Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Dan Gutman,Jim Paillot

Something weird is going on!,It's Thanksgiving! A.J. is thankful for four days off from school. But he's not thankful for Dr. Carbles, who is grumpier than ever. Dr. Carbles even fires Mr. Klutz! Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principal's job?

Humor,Childrens,Childrens,Chapter Books,Fiction,Realistic Fiction,Childrens,Middle Grade,Academic,School

006123477X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000173.Dr_Carbles_Is_Losing_His_Marbles_

Dr. Carbles Is Losing His Marbles!

Simon Critchley

In this enlightening new ,Very Short Introduction,, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida. He also introduces key concepts such as existentialism, nihilism, and phenomonology, by explaining their place in the Continental tradition.,The perfect guide for anyone interested in the great philosophers, this volume explains in lucid, straightforward language the split between Continental and Anglo-American philosophy and the importance of acknowledging Continental philosophy.,About the Series: , Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, ,Very Short Introductions, offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Philosophy,Nonfiction,History,Academic,Modern,Philosophy,Metaphysics,Philosophy,Theory

192853597

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100017.Continental_Philosophy

Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

David Miller

This, Very Short Introduction ,introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time.,Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' He furthermore looks at political authority, discusses the reasons society needs politics in the first place, explores the limitations of politics, and asks if there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. Moreover, he explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy.,In his travels through this realm, Miller covers why nations are the natural units of government and wonders if the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change all this, and asks in the end if we will ever see the formation of a world government.,About the Series: ,Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, ,Very Short Introductions, offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Philosophy,Politics,Nonfiction,History,Politics,Political Science,Reference,Humanities,Sociology,Philosophy,Theory,Science

192803956

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100018.Political_Philosophy

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Nelson Johnson

Nelson Johnson frequently stopped working on Boardwalk Empire to wrestle with how best to handle the thorny subject of race. But he persisted, and the result was a chapter�"A Plantation by the Sea"�that inspired this powerful sequel.,In The Northside, Johnson brings the untold story of Atlantic City's black community vividly to life, from the arrival of the first African Americans to Absecon Island in the early 19th century through the glory days of the "World's Playground." Drawing on dozens of personal interviews and painstaking archival research, he reveals long-forgotten details about the people on whose backs the gambling mecca was built and offers a wide-ranging survey of the accomplishments of more recent generations.,Exploited for their labor and banished to the most undesirable part of town, resilient Northsiders created a vibrant city within a city�a place where black culture could thrive and young people could aspire to become artists, athletes, educators, and leaders of business, politics, and society. As Nelson Johnson shows in this unflinching portrait, Atlantic City was built on their toil�and the Northside was born of their dreams.

History,Nonfiction

937548731

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10001998-the-northside

The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City

Julia Annas

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which the notes of discussion and argument constantly resound. This book aims to introduce readers to some ancient debates and to get them to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book aims to give readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles.,About the Author:,Julia Annas is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona and author of several books for OUP, including ,An Introduction to Platos Republic, and ,The Morality of Happiness,. She is also series editor for the Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy.

Philosophy,Nonfiction,History,Classics,Religion,History,Ancient History,Philosophy,Theory,Literature,Ancient,Reference

192853570

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100019.Ancient_Philosophy

Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

Becky Wilde

Devin Knight has been working as a PA for her boss' Gareth Farrell and Brody Camp, the owner of a software company. She has been in love with the two men since practically the beginning, but knows she doesn't have a chance of being with them as they are gay.,After an office party which Devin is drugged at by a new colleague, she reveals that she is in love with both her boss'. The two men take her home to look after her and when she is feeling well again they seduce her revealing they are not gay but bi sexual.,Will she dare to dream their relationship could be based on so much more than the physical or will she walk away?

Erotica,Menage,Adult Fiction,Erotica,Menage,M M F,Romance,M M Romance,Contemporary

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002048-dare-to-dream

Dare to Dream

Raymond Wacks

This lively and accessible introduction to the social, moral, and cultural foundations of law takes a broad scope-- spanning philosophy, law, politics, and economics, and discussing a range of topics including women's rights, racism, the environment, and recent international issues such as the war in Iraq and the treatment of terror suspects. Revealing the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, Raymond Wacks explores the notion of law and its role in our lives. Referring to key thinkers from the classical world to the modern, he looks at the central questions behind legal theory that have always fascinated lawyers and philosophers, as well as anyone who ever wondered about law's relation to justice, morality, and democracy.,About the Series: ,Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, ,Very Short Introductions, offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

Philosophy,Law,Nonfiction,Politics,Reference,Academic,Social Science

192806912

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100020.Philosophy_of_Law

Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction

Jeannette Franklin Caines,Pat Cummings

"No boys and no men-just us women," Aunt Martha tells her niece. And together they plan their trip to North Carolina in Aunt Martha's brand-new car. This is to be a very special outing-with no one to hurry them along, the two travelers can do exactly as they please.

Childrens,Picture Books,Childrens,Realistic Fiction,Family,Womens,Fiction,Gender,Gender Identity,Childrens,Juvenile,Classics

64430561

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000212.Just_Us_Women

Just Us Women

Kathryn Lasky

The minute she had opened the trunk, she knew there wasn't anything like hope in it. Just awful musty things, but each one with a kind of terrible dark halo around it. She picked up that piece of old lace. She saw that stain -- pale, brownish in color. She knew it was blood. Somebody's blood. There was violence in that trunk, and dark secrets, and she did not want to know them. Curious about the old homestead where she now lives, Jerry finds an ancient trunk in the basement that contains, among other things, an old piece of bloodstained lace, some letters, and a battered doll. The objects in the trunk have stories to tell -- stories about the Spanish Inquisition spanning nearly five hundred years and stories of secrets locked deep in the bloodlines of Jerry's ancestors.,Kathryn Lasky's powerhouse novel is a dramatic historical saga that brings the reader face-to-face with some of the worst atrocities ever committed against humankind in the name of God. But above all, it is an unforgettable coming-of-age story about a girl who, in connecting with her own past and faith, is at last able to face her own demons and liberate not only herself but also future generations of her family from the long chain of suffering and silence.

Historical,Historical Fiction,Young Adult,Historical,Fiction,Religion,Cultural,Spain,Fantasy,Literature,Jewish,Family,Mystery

60000651

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000213.Blood_Secret

Blood Secret

Janice Kay Johnson

Taking A Chance by Janice Kay Johnson released on Jun 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.

Romance,Category Romance,Love Inspired,Contemporary

373711409

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000216.Taking_a_Chance

Taking a Chance

Thomas Nagel

In this cogent and accessible introduction to philosophy, the distinguished author of ,Mortal Questions, and ,The View From Nowhere, sets forth the central problems of philosophical inquiry for the beginning student. Arguing that the best way to learn about philosophy is to think about its questions directly, Thomas Nagel considers possible solutions to nine problems--knowledge of the world beyond our minds, knowledge of other minds, the mind-body problem, free will, the basis of morality, right and wrong, the nature of death, the meaning of life, and the meaning of words. Although he states his own opinions clearly, Nagel leaves these fundamental questions open, allowing students to entertain other solutions and encouraging them to think for themselves.

Philosophy,Nonfiction,Science,Academic,School,Academic,Writing,Essays,Academic,Academia,Classics,Reference,Contemporary

195052161

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100021.What_Does_It_All_Mean_A_Very_Short_Introduction_to_Philosophy

What Does It All Mean? A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy

Kimberley Freeman

Forced to take her life in a new direction when an injury ends her ballet career, Emma returns to her home in Australia and learns that she has inherited an isolated sheep station from a late grandmother who would impart key lessons about love and motherhood.

Historical,Historical Fiction,Fiction,Romance,Cultural,Australia,Historical,Womens Fiction,Chick Lit,Contemporary,Adult,Adult Fiction,Audiobook

1451623496

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002296-wildflower-hill

Wildflower Hill

Alastair I.M. Rae

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is, Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon and philosophical ideas, but a reality which affects our daily lives.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Physics,Quantum Mechanics

1851683690

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100022.Quantum_Physics

Quantum Physics: A Beginner's Guide

Jenny Edkins

An analytical look at the ways we define and respond to famine. ,We see famine and look for the likely causes: poor food distribution, unstable regimes, caprices of weather. A technical problem, we tell ourselves, one that modern social and natural science will someday resolve. To the contrary, Jenny Edkins responds in this book: Famine in the contemporary world is not the antithesis of modernity but its symptom. A critical investigation of hunger, famine, and aid practices in international politics, Whose Hunger? shows how the forms and ideas of modernity frame our understanding of famine-and, consequently, shape our responses. ,Edkins examines Malthus and the origins of famine theory in notions of scarcity. Drawing on the work of Lacan, de Waal, Foucault, Zizek, and particularly Derrida, she considers Amartya Sen's entitlement approach, the Band Aid/Live Aid events, and food for work projects in Eritrea as examples of the technologization and repoliticization of famine. From the politics of famine to the practices of aid, from the theories of modernity to the complex emergencies of modern life, from the broad view to the telling detail, this searching book takes us closer than ever to a clear understanding of some of the worst ravages of our time.

Politics

816635064

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000233.Whose_Hunger_

Whose Hunger?: Concepts of Famine, Practices of Aid

Mary Pope Osborne

In a diary that brings to life the dramatic happenings on the home front during World War II, Madeline Beck is living in a boardinghouse with her mother while her father is on an aircraft carrier guarding the Pacific Coast. After discovering that a German U-boat has landed near her home--a little-known, true incident on Long Island--she and her classmates form "Kids Fight for Freedom" and participate in the home front war effort.

Historical,Historical Fiction,Young Adult,Fiction,Historical,Childrens,Middle Grade,Childrens,War,World War II,Diary,War,Childrens,Juvenile

590687158

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000239.My_Secret_War

My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck, Long Island, New York 1941

Kenneth W. Ford

As Kenneth W. Ford shows us in ,The Quantum World,, the laws governing the very small and the very swift defy common sense and stretch our minds to the limit. Drawing on a deep familiarity with the discoveries of the twentieth century, Ford gives an appealing account of quantum physics that will help the serious reader make sense of a science that, for all its successes, remains mysterious. In order to make the book even more suitable for classroom use, the author, assisted by Diane Goldstein, has included a new section of Quantum Questions at the back of the book. A separate answer manual to these 300+ questions is available; visit ,The Quantum World, website for ordering information.,There is also a cloth edition of this book, which does not include the Quantum Questions included in this paperback edition.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Physics,Quantum Mechanics

067401832X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100023.The_Quantum_World

The Quantum World:

Jorge G. Castañeda

Why are Mexicans so successful in individual sports, but deficient in team play? Why do Mexicans dislike living in skyscrapers? Why do Mexicans love to see themselves as victims, but also love victims? And why, though the Mexican people traditionally avoid conflict, is there so much violence in a country where many leaders have died by assassination? ,In this shrewd and fascinating book, the renowned scholar and former foreign minister Jorge Castañeda sheds much light on the puzzling paradoxes of his native country. Here’s a nation of 110 million that has an ambivalent and complicated relationship with the United States yet is host to more American expatriates than any country in the world. Its people tend to resent foreigners yet have made the nation a hugely popular tourist destination. Mexican individualism and individual ties to the land reflect a desire to conserve the past and slow the route to uncertain modernity. ,Castañeda examines the future possibilities for Mexico as it becomes more diverse in its regional identities, socially more homogenous, its character and culture the instruments of change rather than sources of stagnation, its political system more open and democratic. ,Mañana Forever?, is a compelling portrait of a nation at a crossroads.

Nonfiction,History,Cultural,Politics

375404244

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002494-ma-ana-forever-mexico-and-the-mexicans

Mañana Forever? Mexico and the Mexicans

George H. Nash

National Review has called a "magisterial work of scholarship on one of our least-known presidents, and an important era in American history."The entry of the United States into the First World War in late 1911 found Herbert Hoover at a crossroads. Three years earlier, he had been a successful mining engineer in London. Then, as the war intensified in Europe, Hoover founded and led the Commission for Relief in Belgium, which provided desperately needed fuel to more than nine million Belgian and French citizens trapped between the German army of occupation and the British naval blockade. That emergency undertaking eventually evolved into one of the greatest humanitarian enterprises in history. It also brought Hoover into international prominence.Here Herbert Hoover moves toward Washington and center stage in his own country. Shortly after the United States's declaration of war, he entered into able service under Woodrow Wilson as a member of the President's War Cabinet and U.S. Food Administration. His goal was to standardize food production to control surging food prices, and to create surpluses of exportable foodstuffs for America's allies. "Food will win the war" became Hoover's slogan.Hoover encountered the tumult of district politics and became both agent and catalyst of the moment in American lives when a traditionally decentralized economy was coming under price control and other forms of governmental restraint. We see Hoover as builder and bureaucrat, a man who brought force, drive, and ability into the service of his country.

Politics,Presidents,History,Biography,Biography Memoir

393038416

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000249.The_Life_of_Herbert_Hoover_Volume_3

The Life of Herbert Hoover, Volume 3: Master of Emergencies, 1917-1918

Robert M. Eisberg,Robert Resnick

A revision of a successful junior/senior level text, this introduction to elementary quantum mechanics clearly explains the properties of the most important quantum systems. Emphasizes the applications of theory, and contains new material on particle physics, electron-positron annihilation in solids and the Mossbauer effect. Includes new appendices on such topics as crystallography, Fourier Integral Description of a Wave Group, and Time-Independent Perturbation Theory.

Science,Physics,Science,Textbooks,Nonfiction,Reference,Physics,Quantum Mechanics,Literature,20th Century

047187373X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100024.Quantum_Physics_of_Atoms_Molecules_Solids_Nuclei_and_Particles

Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles

Maxwell Irvine

With the world desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gases--a desire compounded by the sky-rocketing cost of fossil fuels--nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news. Yet nuclear power sparks anxiety in many people who are unclear about the nature and extent of the associated risks. In this Very Short Introduction, Maxwell Irvine provides an informative and balanced overview of the entire subject. He presents a concise history of the development of nuclear physics leading up to the emergence of the nuclear power industry and discusses the nature of nuclear energy and the various aspects of public concern, including the risks of nuclear safety, the cost of its development, and the problems of waste disposal. The book looks specifically at safety records, including accounts of the Windscale fire, the Three Mile Island incident, and the Chernobyl disaster. As he dispels much of the widespread confusion about nuclear energy, Irvine argues for the relevance of nuclear power to the ongoing energy crisis and encourages informed debate about its potential.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Science,Engineering,History

199584974

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002554-nuclear-power

Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction

Gooseberry Patch

Our Circle of Friends cookbook chapters are now available for your digital devices! With recipes like Triple Cheese Mac, Zesty Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese, Pizza Mac & Cheese and 22 more, these savory favorites are perfect for quick dinners and hearty, homemade lunches. They're ready to download...take them along for meal-planning or recipe-sharing on the go! Digital file, 25 recipes.

Food and Drink,Cookbooks,Food and Drink,Cooking,Food and Drink,Food,Nonfiction,Reference

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002670-circle-of-friends-cookbook---25-mac-cheese-recipes

Circle of Friends Cookbook - 25 Mac & Cheese Recipes: Exclusive on-line cookbook

Frederick W. Byron Jr.,Robert W. Fuller

This textbook is designed to complement graduate-level physics texts in classical mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and quantum mechanics. Organized around the central concept of a vector space, the book includes numerous physical applications in the body of the text as well as many problems of a physical nature. It is also one of the purposes of this book to introduce the physicist to the language and style of mathematics as well as the content of those particular subjects with contemporary relevance in physics.,Chapters 1 and 2 are devoted to the mathematics of classical physics. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 — the backbone of the book — cover the theory of vector spaces. Chapter 6 covers analytic function theory. In chapters 7, 8, and 9 the authors take up several important techniques of theoretical physics — the Green's function method of solving differential and partial differential equations, and the theory of integral equations. Chapter 10 introduces the theory of groups. The authors have included a large selection of problems at the end of each chapter, some illustrating or extending mathematical points, others stressing physical application of techniques developed in the text.,Essentially self-contained, the book assumes only the standard undergraduate preparation in physics and mathematics, i.e. intermediate mechanics, electricity and magnetism, introductory quantum mechanics, advanced calculus and differential equations. The text may be easily adapted for a one-semester course at the graduate or advanced undergraduate level.

Science,Physics,Science,Mathematics,Science,Reference,Textbooks,Nonfiction

048667164X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100026.Mathematics_of_Classical_and_Quantum_Physics

Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics

Richard Webster

Geomancy, a three-thousand-year-old form of earth divination, can answer your questions about relationships, career, money, and all aspects of life.,In this comprehensive, easy-to-follow introduction to the topic, bestselling author Richard Webster presents eight different methods you can try, from astrological geomancy to Arthurian divination to a version attributed to Napoleon. Each method is based on making a random number of marks, then interpreting the message based on the resulting pattern. ,Geomancy for Beginners ,also includes simple instructions on how to craft your own geomantic tools.,With Webster's sample readings and diagrams, it's easy to begin practicing this age-old form of divination to receive guidance and insight.

Occult,Divination,Religion,Witchcraft

738723169

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002724-geomancy-for-beginners

Geomancy for Beginners: Simple Techniques for Earth Divination

David Crump

How are we to understand petitionary prayer? This is a key question for any thoughtful believer who desires to take both the Bible and experience seriously. Some believe God answers any prayer as long as the one praying has enough faith and/or persistence. Others conclude from experience that prayer is really for our benefit and has no impact on God's actions. According to David Crump, both views are extreme and potentially harmful.,While books that deal with prayer from a devotional or experiential perspective have their value, ,Knocking on Heaven's Door ,takes a different approach. Crump carefully studies every New Testament passage that has to do with petitionary prayer and draws conclusions that are both theological and pastoral to help us understand the great mystery of prayer.

Prayer,Religion,Theology

080102689X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000275.Knocking_on_Heaven_s_Door

Knocking on Heaven's Door: A New Testament Theology of Petitionary Prayer

Thomas Williams,Andre Dubus III

In 1975 the National Book Award Fiction Prize was awarded to two writers: Robert Stone and Thomas Williams. Yet only Stone's ,Dog Soldiers, is still remembered today. That oversight is startling when considering the literary impact of ,The Hair of Harold Roux,. A dazzlingly crafted novel-within-a-novel hailed as a masterpiece, it deserves a new generation of readers. ,In The Hair of Harold Roux,, we are introduced to Aaron Benham: college professor, writer, husband, and father. Aaron-when he can focus-is at work on a novel, ,The Hair of Harold Roux,, a thinly disguised autobiographical account of his college days. In Aaron's novel, his alter ego, Allard Benson, courts a young woman, despite the efforts of his rival, the earnest and balding Harold Roux-a GI recently returned from World War II with an unfortunate hairpiece. What unfolds through Aaron's mind, his past and present, and his nested narratives is a fascinating exploration of sex and friendship, responsibility and regret, youth and middle age, and the essential fictions that see us through.

Fiction,Novels,Classics,Literary Fiction,Literature,Language,Writing,American,Americana,Adult Fiction,Contemporary,Literature,American

160819583X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10002787-the-hair-of-harold-roux

The Hair of Harold Roux

Bruce Rosenblum,Fred Kuttner

The most successful theory in all of science--and the basis of one third of our economy--says the strangest things about the world and about us. Can you believe that physical reality is created by our observation of it? Physicists were forced to this conclusion, the quantum enigma, by what they observed in their laboratories.,Trying to understand the atom, physicists built quantum mechanics and found, to their embarrassment, that their theory intimately connects consciousness with the physical world. ,Quantum Enigma, explores what that implies and why some founders of the theory became the foremost objectors to it. Schr�dinger showed that it absurdly allowed a cat to be in a superposition simultaneously dead and alive. Einstein derided the theory's spooky interactions. With Bell's Theorem, we now know Schr�dinger's superpositions and Einstein's spooky interactions indeed exist.,Authors Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner explain all of this in non-technical terms with help from some fanciful stories and bits about the theory's developers. They present the quantum mystery honestly, with an emphasis on what is and what is not speculation.,Physics' encounter with consciousness is its skeleton in the closet. Because the authors open the closet and examine the skeleton, theirs is a controversial book. ,Quantum Enigma's, description of the experimental quantum facts, and the quantum theory explaining them, is undisputed. Interpreting what it all means, however, is controversial.,Every interpretation of quantum physics encounters consciousness. Rosenblum and Kuttner therefore turn to exploring consciousness itself--and encounter quantum physics. Free will and anthropic principles become crucial issues, and the connection of consciousness with the cosmos suggested by some leading quantum cosmologists is mind-blowing.,Readers are brought to a boundary where the particular expertise of physicists is no longer a sure guide. They will find, instead, the facts and hints provided by quantum mechanics and the ability to speculate for themselves.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Physics,Quantum Mechanics,Philosophy,Spirituality,Psychology,Science,Popular Science,Biology,Neuroscience,Science,Mathematics

019517559X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100027.Quantum_Enigma

Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness

Samuel A. Floyd Jr.

When Jimi Hendrix transfixed the crowds of Woodstock with his gripping version of The Star Spangled Banner, he was building on a foundation reaching back, in part, to the revolutionary guitar playing of Howlin' Wolf and the other great Chicago bluesmen, and to the Delta blues tradition before him. But in its unforgettable introduction, followed by his unaccompanied talking guitar passage and inserted calls and responses at key points in the musical narrative, Hendrix's performance of the national anthem also hearkened back to a tradition even older than the blues, a tradition rooted in the rings of dance, drum, and song shared by peoples across Africa.,Bold and original, ,The Power of Black Music, offers a new way of listening to the music of black America, and appreciating its profound contribution to all American music. Striving to break down the barriers that remain between high art and low art, it brilliantly illuminates the centuries-old linkage between the music, myths and rituals of Africa and the continuing evolution and enduring vitality of African-American music. Inspired by the pioneering work of Sterling Stuckey and Henry Louis Gates, Jr., author Samuel A. Floyd, Jr, advocates a new critical approach grounded in the forms and traditions of the music itself. He accompanies readers on a fascinating journey from the African ring, through the ring shout's powerful merging of music and dance in the slave culture, to the funeral parade practices of the early new Orleans jazzmen, the bluesmen in the twenties, the beboppers in the forties, and the free jazz, rock, Motown, and concert hall composers of the sixties and beyond. Floyd dismisses the assumption that Africans brought to the United States as slaves took the music of whites in the New World and transformed it through their own performance practices. Instead, he recognizes European influences, while demonstrating how much black music has continued to share with its African counterparts. Floyd maintains that while African Americans may not have direct knowledge of African traditions and myths, they can intuitively recognize links to an authentic African cultural memory. For example, in speaking of his grandfather Omar, who died a slave as a young man, the jazz clarinetist Sidney Bechet said, Inside him he'd got the memory of all the wrong that's been done to my people. That's what the memory is....When a blues is good, that kind of memory just grows up inside it. ,Grounding his scholarship and meticulous research in his childhood memories of black folk culture and his own experiences as a musician and listener, Floyd maintains that the memory of Omar and all those who came before and after him remains a driving force in the black music of America, a force with the power to enrich cultures the world over.

Music,History,Nonfiction,Music,Jazz

195082354

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000287.The_Power_of_Black_Music

The Power of Black Music: Interpreting Its History from Africa to the United States

Victoria Lynn Schmidt

,What Can You Accomplish in 30 Days?, ,If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can!,Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. ,Book in a Month, shows you how to:, , , , , Set realistic goals and monitor your progress, Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourish, Select a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing process, Quickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writing, Draft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning points, Keep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your story, Relax and have fun-you are, after all, doing something you love ,So what are you waiting for? If you've been putting off your book project, let ,Book in a Month, be your guide and find out just how much you can accomplish.

Language,Writing,Nonfiction,Reference,How To,Education,Adult,Reference,Research

1582974861

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000300.Book_in_a_Month

Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days

Edward P. Crapol

The first vice president to become president on the death of the incumbent, John Tyler (1790-1862) was derided by critics as His Accidency. Yet he proved to be a bold leader who used the malleable executive system to his advantage. In this biography of the tenth President of the United States, Edward P. Crapol challenges previous depictions of Tyler as a die-hard advocate of states' rights, limited government, and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.,In pursuit of his agenda, Crapol argues, Tyler exploited executive prerogatives and manipulated constitutional requirements in ways that violated his professed allegiance to a strict interpretation of the Constitution. He set precedents that his successors in the White House invoked to create an American empire and expand presidential power.,Crapol also highlights Tyler's enduring faith in America's national destiny and his belief that boundless territorial expansion would preserve the Union as a slaveholding republic. When Tyler, a Virginian, opted for secession and the Confederacy in 1861, he was stigmatized as America's traitor president for having betrayed the republic he once led. As Crapol demonstrates, Tyler's story anticipates the modern imperial presidency in all its power and grandeur, as well as its darker side.

Politics,Presidents,Biography,History,Nonfiction,North American Hi...,American History,Presidents,Us Presidents,Politics,Biography Memoir,Literature,American,War

807830410

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000303.John_Tyler_the_Accidental_President

John Tyler, the Accidental President

John Fabian Witt

In the five decades after the Civil War, the United States witnessed a profusion of legal institutions designed to cope with the nation's exceptionally acute industrial accident crisis. Jurists elaborated the common law of torts. Workingmen's organizations founded a widespread system of cooperative insurance. Leading employers instituted welfare-capitalist accident relief funds. And social reformers advocated compulsory insurance such as workmen's compensation.,John Fabian Witt argues that experiments in accident law at the turn of the twentieth century arose out of competing views of the loose network of ideas and institutions that historians call the ideology of free labor. These experiments a century ago shaped twentieth- and twenty-first-century American accident law; they laid the foundations of the American administrative state; and they occasioned a still hotly contested legal transformation from the principles of free labor to the categories of insurance and risk. In this eclectic moment at the beginnings of the modern state, Witt describes American accident law as a contingent set of institutions that might plausibly have developed along a number of historical paths. In turn, he suggests, the making of American accident law is the story of the equally contingent remaking of our accidental republic.

Law,North American Hi...,American History

674022610

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000304.The_Accidental_Republic

The Accidental Republic: Crippled Workingmen, Destitute Widows, and the Remaking of American Law

Georgina Howell

With the exclusive support of many who knew and loved Diana, Princess of Wales, this book celebrates and examines the way she presented herself to the world-in her look, her smile, her choice of dress, even her hairstyle.,From the moment the innocent young nanny stepped into the very public role of Princess, her innermost thoughts and emotions had to remain concealed. Yet her sense of herself was inexorably conveyed through her manner of dress and her public demeanor as she passed through the many phases of her public life. ,Through her insight as an insider and internationally admired fashion editor, Georgina Howell tells of the fairy-tale transformation of Diana. Photo- reportage and lavish official portraits by royal photographer Anwar Hussein and the world's greatest fashion photographers explore every carefully planned public face and mood of the Princess-ingenue, bride, Madonna, supermodel, nemesis, icon.

Couture,Fashion,Biography

186205147X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000308.Diana_Her_Life_In_Fashion

Diana, Her Life In Fashion

Claudia Kaunang

Keliling tiga negara hanya dengan dua juta rupiah? Itu sudah termasuk biaya akomodasi, transportasi, dan konsumsi? Ya, hal itu tak mustahil. Claudia Kaunang telah membuktikannya. Backpacker sejati ini menuangkan pengalamannya keliling tiga negara dengan biaya super murah, namun tetap aman dan nyaman. ,Anda backpacker, calon backpacker, backpacker wannabe, atau penyuka jalan-jalan dan berharap bisa keliling dunia dengan anggaran kecil? Curi ilmu khusus buku ini. ,Selain memandu Anda pandai menyiasati anggaran, buku ini mengajak Anda menyusuri kota-kota di Thailand, Malaysia, dan Singapura yang indah. Dilengkapi dengan informasi-informasi penting yang harus Anda ketahui jika pergi ke luar negeri, perhitungan biaya setiap harinya, peta rute perjalanan keseluruhan, peta rute perjalanan di tiap kota, peta jalur monorail dan LRT di Kuala Lumpur, dan kamus backpack, membuat buku ini wajib dibaca siapapun yang ingin menjelajah dunia dengan murah, tapi aman dan nyaman.

Travel,Nonfiction,Asian Literature,Indonesian Literature,Travel,Travelogue

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10003224-rp2-juta-keliling-thailand-malaysia-singapura

Rp2 Juta Keliling Thailand, Malaysia, & Singapura

Howard Haycraft,John Beecroft

Three volumes in one! Collection of suspenseful short stories and novellas by Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Rex Stout, Ellery Queen, Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy Sayers, William Irish, John Dickson Carr, Frances and Richard Lockridge, and more!

Mystery

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10003250-three-times-three-mystery-omnibus

Three Times Three, Mystery omnibus

Robert Penn

Robert Penn has saddled up nearly every day of his adult life. In his late twenties, he pedaled 25,000 miles around the world. Today he rides to get to work, sometimes for work, to bathe in air and sunshine, to travel, to go shopping, to stay sane, and to skip bath time with his kids. He's no Sunday pedal pusher. So when the time came for a new bike, he decided to pull out all the stops. He would build his dream bike, the bike he would ride for the rest of his life; a customized machine that reflects the joy of cycling.,It's All About the Bike ,follows Penn's journey, but this book is more than the story of his hunt for two-wheel perfection. En route, Penn brilliantly explores the culture, science, and history of the bicycle. From artisanal frame shops in the United Kingdom to California, where he finds the perfect wheels, via Portland, Milan, and points in between, his trek follows the serpentine path of our love affair with cycling. It explains why we ride.,It's All About the Bike, is, like Penn's dream bike, a tale greater than the sum of its parts. An enthusiastic and charming tour guide, Penn uses each component of the bike as a starting point for illuminating excursions into the rich history of cycling. Just like a long ride on a lovely day, ,It's All About the Bike, is pure joy- enriching, exhilarating, and unforgettable.

Sports,Cycling,Nonfiction,Sports,Sports,Transport,Bicycles,Autobiography,Memoir,Travel,History,Biography Memoir,Self Help,Personal Development,Design

1608195384

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10003343-it-s-all-about-the-bike

It's All About the Bike: The Pursuit of Happiness on Two Wheels

Mary Murphy

An animal cast so elated that they seem on the verge of jumping into readers' laps. . . . The high-contrast pictures and exclamatory text are guaranteed eye and ear magnets for the littlest ones. -- ,Publishers Weekly ,(starred review),I saw the baby! ,Did you see the baby?,Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny weeny thing.,It's so exciting! News of the baby is buzzing from animal to animal, with each one -- fish, bird, squirrel, insect, frog -- boasting of seeing, feeding, singing to, tickling, and kissing the tiny little thing. With bold, graphic black-and-white illustrations, Mary Murphy's simple, singsong story captures the giddy commotion that only a baby can bring.

Childrens,Picture Books,Childrens,Storytime,Childrens,Animals,Love,Fiction,Family,Animals,Birds,Childrens,Juvenile,Kids

763624438

https://goodreads.com/book/show/1000339.I_Kissed_the_Baby_

I Kissed the Baby!

Sidney B. Cahn,Gerald D. Mahan,Boris E. Nadgorny

An excellent study resource, this second of two volumes features 182 problems taken from Ph.D. exams at notable American universities and Moscow "Phys-Tech". Like its acclaimed companion, Part 2 presents detailed solutions with step-by-step calculations, textbook references for further study, clear illustrations, and an easy-to-use layout.

Science,Physics

030645291X

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100033.A_Guide_to_Physics_Problems

A Guide to Physics Problems: Part 2: Thermodynamics, Statistical Physics, and Quantum Mechanics

Evgeny Morozov

"The revolution will be Twittered!" declared journalist Andrew Sullivan after protests erupted in Iran in June 2009. Yet for all the talk about the democratizing power of the Internet, regimes in Iran and China are as stable and repressive as ever. In fact, authoritarian governments are effectively using the Internet to suppress free speech, hone their surveillance techniques, disseminate cutting-edge propaganda, and pacify their populations with digital entertainment. Could the recent Western obsession with promoting democracy by digital means backfire?,In this spirited book, journalist and social commentator Evgeny Morozov shows that by falling for the supposedly democratizing nature of the Internet, Western do-gooders may have missed how it also entrenches dictators, threatens dissidents, and makes it harder - not easier - to promote democracy. Buzzwords like "21st-century statecraft" sound good in PowerPoint presentations, but the reality is that "digital diplomacy" requires just as much oversight and consideration as any other kind of diplomacy.,Marshaling compelling evidence, Morozov shows why we must stop thinking of the Internet and social media as inherently liberating and why ambitious and seemingly noble initiatives like the promotion of "Internet freedom" might have disastrous implications for the future of democracy as a whole.

Nonfiction,Science,Technology,Computers,Internet,Politics,Science,Sociology,History,Business,Philosophy,Social Science,Social Media

1586488759

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10003400-the-net-delusion

The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom

Jim Al-Khalili

In this lively look at quantum science, a physicist takes an entertaining and enlightening journey through the basics of subatomic physics, Along the way he examines the paradox of quantum mechanics—beautifully mathematical in theory but confoundingly unpredictable in the real world. Marvel at the Dual Slit experiment as a tiny atom passes through 2 separate openings at the same time. Ponder the peculiar communication of quantum particles, which can remain in touch no matter how far apart. Join the genius jewel thief as he carries out a quantum measurement on a diamond without ever touching the object in question. With its clean, colorful layout and conversational tone, this text will hook you into the conundrum that is quantum mechanics.

Science,Science,Physics,Nonfiction,Physics,Quantum Mechanics,Science,Popular Science,Audiobook,Reference,Adult,Space,Science,Chemistry

1841882380

https://goodreads.com/book/show/100034.Quantum

Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed

Susan B. Anderson

A knit-and-read book: 13 farm-centric projects for the perfect homespun toys, with a bonus story. ,A mother hen and her chicks (and their adorable knitted eggshells), three little piglets, and a black lamb full of good intentions are just some of the appealing projects in ,Spud and Chloë at the Farm,, the latest innovative work from author and world-class knitter Susan B.Anderson. The projects in this book follow Spud, a feisty pet sheep, and Chloë, his perky owner, as they travel to a farm and meet the inhabitants of the barnyard, including a brown cow, some mice, a dog, and a barn cat. To continue the theme, and set the stage for loads of interactive play, the book also offers instructions for making an assortment of farm props, such as a picket fence, bales of hay, dainty baskets, and even a three-sided foldable barn.,Meanwhile, witty full-color cartoons (presented one per spread throughout the text of the book) tell the story of Spud and Chloë’s visit to the farm, which starts with an invitation from Spud’s cousin Little Lamb. Featuring charming full-color photographs of the knitted toys, this book is a must-have for knitters and their loved ones.

Crafts,Knitting,Art,Crafts,Reference

1579654304

https://goodreads.com/book/show/10003502-spud-and-chloe-at-the-farm

Spud and Chloe at the Farm