When a disruptive innovation is launched, it changes the entire industry and every firm operating within it. This book argues that it is possible to predict which companies will win and which will lose in a specific situation - and provides a practical framework for doing so. Most books on innovatio[...]
The last survivor's tale of a global catastrophe, after scientists build god-like (and uncontrollable) superheroes.Praying to be saved by a man who can fly will get you killed From the mind of Warren Ellis, the creator of TRANSMETROPOLITAN and PLANETARY, comes the most horrifying superhero graphic [...]
A global outbreak has turned the populace to homicidal maniacs... but some people were just born evil. The surviving members of the Pratt family are about to confront the evil within themselves.In one terrifying moment, civilization crumbled. An outbreak of insanity swept across the planet, turning [...]
A nomadic swordsman joins a band of misfits and magicians on a rescue mission, only to face an enemy that threatens their very place in the world.
Before history was recorded in stone and ink, some men wrote it in blood Wolfskin, a nomadic warrior, hopes to find a new purpose in life after the [...]
This title presents a perfect introduction to quilling. Quilling is a centuries-old craft that is experiencing a bold resurgence. The projects here reflect a modern sensibility, incorporating unusual materials like vellum and using the latest supplies. From a festive paisley mobile made of coloured [...]
This accessible home-brew guide for alcoholic and non-alcoholic fermented drinks, from Apartment Therapy: The Kitchn's Emma Christensen, offers a wide range of simple yet enticing recipes for Root Beer, Honey Green Tea Kombucha, Pear Cider, Gluten-Free Sorghum Ale, Blueberry-Lavender Mead, Gin Sake,[...]
At the end of World War II, twenty-year-old Vera is brutally raped by an unknown assailant. From that rape is born a boy named Fred, a misfit who later becomes a talented boxer. Vera's young son, Barnum, forms a special but bizarre relationship with his half brother, fraught with rivalry and depende[...]
Dark Horse's final volume of "Magnus, Robot Figher" brings you another piece of the massive legacy of the comics legend, Russ Manning, here taking his creativity and artistic flair to new heights with the help of a young Mike Royer. The intrepid robot slayer Magnus faces down a seemingly endless cad[...]
ON COMBAT looks at what happens to the human body under the stresses of deadly battle and the impact on the nervous system, heart, breathing, visual and auditory perception, memory - then discusses new research findings as to what measure warriors can take to prevent such debilitations so they can s[...]
The best of Clayton Christensen's seminal work on disruptive innovation, all in one place. No business can afford to ignore the theory of disruptive innovation. But the nuances of Clayton Christensen's foundational thinking on the subject are often forgotten or misinterpreted. To achieve continuing[...]
The best of Clayton Christensens seminal work on disruptive innovation, all in one place.No business can afford to ignore the theory of disruptive innovation. But the nuances of Clayton Christensens foundational thinking on the subject are often forgotten or misinterpreted. To achieve continuing gro[...]
Summary, Analysis & Review of Clayton M. Christensen's, Karen Dillon's, Taddy Hall's, & David S. Duncan's Competing Against Luck by InstareadPreview:Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice is an instruction manual for how to create products and services that consumers ar[...]
An invitation to discover the two most enduring and exciting stories ever to have been told
With the increasing worldwide problems of migration, research into its causes and effects become every more urgent. This volume takes stock of recent advancements that social science research in both Europe and the United States has made to understanding central aspects of international migration. T[...]
Instant Notes in Psychology contains the fundamental topics that are essential to the student. Each topic begins with a Key Notes panel containing concise summaries of the key points covered, which are expanded in the main text of the topic. Although each topic stands alone, it is the nature of the [...]
A guide to turning pens and pencils, a popular aspect of woodturning. Through step-by-step text and clear photography, the authors describe the history, techniques and projects, plus various ways of approaching the task, allowing the reader to select the best procedure for the equipment available an[...]
Land Contracts in Queensland provides a thorough, user-friendly account of the law relating to buying and selling freehold land in Queensland.[...]
With over 35 years experience in the ring, on the mat and in the street, Loren Christensen understands the daily challenges faced by martial artists. In this book he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts and exercises to give you the edge no matter what style o[...]
Loren Christensen shows you over 300 ways you can add variety to your daily martial arts training routine. Whether you are a student looking for fun new solo drills to spice up your home training or an instructor in search of new ways to pump up your classes, you won't be disappointed. This incredib[...]
You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo and even your blender, so why not your body? "The Fighter's Body" is exactly that, an owner's manual for your body, the most complex piece of equipment you will ever own. As a martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that[...]
In his follow up to the phenomenally popular "Solo Training", Loren Christensen has dug down deep to come up with hundreds of more ways for you to rev up your training at home or in the gym. "Solo Training 2" kicks off with a focus on building your body's core for stronger, faster and more effective[...]
You will fight how you train. This is the theme of "Fighter's Fact Book 2" and when you have mastered the skills taught in the book, you will truly be ready to defend yourself in some of the most desperate situations imaginable. Nearly a dozen veteran instructors of street oriented martial arts have[...]