Wes Anderson's Symbolic Storyworld presents a theoretical investigation of whatmakes the films of Wes Anderson distinctive. Chapter by chapter, it relentlessly pulls apart each of Anderson's narratives to pursue the proposition that they all share the same deep underlying symbolic values - a common [...]

Newly expanded fourth edition now includes thirty legendary guitar solos with chord progressions and guitar voicings transcribed by Steve Khan. No Wes fan should be without this book Titles: Angel Eyes * Besame Mucho * Bud's Beaux Arts * Canadian Sunset * Cariba * Con Alma * D Natural Blues * Days [...]

Would you like to have a successful, joyful marriage? Do you want to know more about your loved one's dreams and goals for your union? "Before You Say "I Do"[registered]" provides the perfect opportunity to gain greater insights into your future mate's expectations and time-tested principles for a s[...]

Locavore leaders such as Alice Waters, Michael Pollan, and Barbara Kingsolver all speak of the need for sweeping changes in how we get our food. A longtime leader of this movement is Wes Jackson, who for decades has taken it upon himself to speak for the land, to speak for the soil itself. Here, he [...]

The essential guide to understanding and using firewalls to protect personal computers and your network * An easy-to-read introduction to the most commonly deployed network security device * Understand the threats firewalls are designed to protect against * Learn basic firewall architectures, pract[...]

A group of wildcat planetary prospectors plant their flag on a distant new world, rich in land, resources ...and the greatest archaeological discovery in history, an ancient complex of impossible proportions carved deep within the living rock, a mind-numbing labyrinth of passages, ramps, bridges, an[...]

The galaxy is united against the invading Yuuzhan Vong. Or is it? The Galfridian royal family has been at the forefront of the Yuuzhan Vong war since their homeworld was conquered. Princess Kaye and Queen Nina have gathered refugees and seek to reunite them with their families at a safe haven. But c[...]

This first full-length consideration of this noted director's work, "Wes Anderson: Why His Movies Matter" is organized chronologically to encompass all of Anderson's films, from 1996's "Bottle Rocket to Rushmore", "The Royal Tenenbaums", and the 2009 release, "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". This study incl[...]

What do you say if a cop pulls you over and asks to search your car? What if he gets up in your face and uses a racial slur? What if there's a roach in the ashtray? And what if your hot-headed teenage son is at the wheel? If you read this book, you'll know exactly what to do and say. More people th[...]

Mark Mothersbaugh: It's a Beautiful World is the first comprehensive publication of the visual art of Mothersbaugh. Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of the New Wave band Devo, is a legendary figure for fans of both street art and music culture. He has been a practicing visual artist since the early 197[...]

(Book). The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes), a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Acting as a kind of father figure, M. Gustave leads the reso[...]