This book explores the story-shaped nature of our lives. Each of us is the product of all the stories we have ever heard - and of many of which we are unaware. These stories shape how we see ourselves, the world, and our place in it. The first great storytellers in our lives are home, school, popula[...]
This is a collection of short letters, most centering on a powerful story from the author's life, that convey core values and attitudes from a father to his child. The topics addressed include death, right and wrong, thinking about God, cheating, failure, popularity, studying, sex, self-esteem, pray[...]
This is the One is a fascinating insight into the mindset and winning temperament of the recently retired Sir Alex Ferguson, the most success manager in English football. When This Is The One was first published in 2007 it was hailed by Michael Crick as 'one of the all-time Manchester United classic[...]
"Historian kuuluisat rakastavaiset sanovat, etteivät he voi asialle mitään: suuri intohimo ei ole heidän hallittavissaan."Tässä elämäkerrassa Elizabeth Taylorin ja Richard Burtonin kiihkeä rakkaustarina on kerrottu kaikkine shokeeravine, liikuttavinekin yksityiskohtineen. Kirja luo valoa lu[...]
This title provides a detailed and insightful discussion of basic retrieval tools. This third edition of a modern classic continues to articulate the theory, principles, standards, and tools behind information organization. As with previous editions, it begins with strong justification for the conti[...]
In 2009 Weta Workshop created a world so uncannily realistic that the special effects (in addition to an undeniably poignant plot) helped a low-budget film with an unknown cast become a blockbuster hit. Movie-goes, bloggers, and critics could not stop talking about Neill Blomkamp's first feature fil[...]
A new Superman - named Val-Zod - has appeared and the heroes of Earth 2 must convince him to help them in their darkest hour in one last, desperate attempt to stop Kal-El. Can they band together in time to prepare for Apokolips and the forces of Darkseid? And can Val-Zod become the hero they need hi[...]
This title provides a detailed and insightful discussion of basic retrieval tools. This third edition of a modern classic continues to articulate the theory, principles, standards, and tools behind information organization. As with previous editions, it begins with strong justification for the conti[...]