The Sons of Killian have hunted my ancestors for centuries. The same way they hunt me now. Descended from an Irish demigod, Brianna has fled to Ireland to escape destruction at the hands of her sworn enemies, the Sons of Killian. Taking refuge at the estate of her former nemesis, Austin Montgomery, [...]
South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. H[...]
Following the success of our previous retro, nostalgic Mini Kits(TM), this lighthearted kit sends up the classic tacky lawn ornament, scaled down to desktop size. A pair of mini flamingos with their own patch of "lawn" comes with a book celebrating "America's beloved bauble of bad taste" as a symbol[...]
Silicon Valley veterans and newbies alike will want to explore this book that delves into the rich history behind the region that birthed the world's most important industry. Technology journalist Ashlee Vance has captured almost every aspect of the area stretching between San Francisco and San Jose[...]
A Rallying Cry for Men to Embrace a LargerVision of Christian PurposeVance Brown believes that men today are "discouraged, exhausted, and question their worth," and many fall by the wayside. He faced thatchallenge years ago but was surrounded by friends who said, "Have courage.God needs you, here, n[...]
To honor the magnificent career of Jack Vance, one unparalleled in achievement and impact, George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, with the full cooperation of Jack Vance, his family, and his agents, have created a Jack Vance tribute anthology: "Songs of the Dying Earth." The best of today's fantasy[...]
Anyone who has taught Classical Hebrew knows the importance and the difficulty of helping students make the transition from completing exercises in an introductory grammar to reading the biblical text on their own. Training students to use the reference grammars so that their learning of Hebrew can [...]
Although many books have been written about Charlie Chaplin, most are the products of research gathered from second-hand sources and various archives. Eric James had the privilege of knowing and working with Chaplin as his Music Associate for more than twenty years, during which time he collaborated[...]
Filling a gap in current literature, Liquid Crystals in Materials Chemistry focuses on non-traditional areas of liquid crystal materials that are experiencing a significant growth in research activity.[...]
Get what you want, every time! Imagine a world where you are offered every job you seek; every business venture you undertake is successful; and every potential customer you approach buys your product. Now imagine that all of this can be achieved-ethically and honestly.[...]
This book summary is created for individuals who want to flesh out the essential contents but are too busy to go through the entire book. This book is not intended to replace the original book. Best selling author of "e;Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis"e;, Yale L[...]
Thomas Paine is one of the greatest political propagandists in history. The Rights of Man, first published in 1791, is the key to his reputation. Inspired by his outrage at Edmund Burke's attack on the uprising of the French people, Paine's text is a passionate defense of the rights of man. Paine ar[...]
A dazzling blend of military history, high-flying fantasy, and edge-of-your-seat adventure, Naomi Novik's Temeraire novels, set in an alternate Napoleonic era in which intelligent dragons have been harnessed as weapons of war, are more than just perennial bestsellers--they are a worldwide phenomenon[...]