This selection of royalty-free designs from Palm & Fechteler's rare 1882 catalog of transferable designs for carriages and buggies includes ornamental crests, coats of arms, shields, mottos, and a wealth of other eye-catching designs--many incorporating dogs, handsome steeds, various birds, wild bea[...]

Revealed for the first time ? the people who were Abba, their individual backgrounds, their musical influences and their personal demons. By the time Abba split up, no one was in any doubt that behind the glitter there was a dark side, and behind the smiling group were four troubled individuals. But[...]

Collins Gem Palm Reading reveals the ancient art of palm reading. With easy-to-follow diagrams accompanying clear and concise text, this book lays bare the complexities of hand reading. The book provides an introduction to how to read palms so that a beginner will soon be able to uncover the hidden [...]

From Florida's king of mayhem--"compulsively irreverent and shockingly funny" (Boston Globe) New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey--comes a diabolically madcap adventure featuring the indomitable Serge A. Storms.No one worships the Sunshine State as much as Serge A. Storms. Perpetually huntin[...]

Covers major capabilities of MATLAB that are useful for beginning students. This book covers Function handles, Anonymous functions, and Subfunctions. It includes key applications such as plotting, programming, statistics and model building. It defines the terminology, syntax, and the use of the prog[...]

A diabolical government asserts control by eliminating orgasm from sex in the title story of Welcome to the Monkey House - setting the tone for a collection shot through with Vonnegut's acrid wit, and his bewilderment at the corruption of humanity. From riffs on country music, George Bush, and his m[...]

Jazz, aliens, and witchcraft collide in this collection of short stories by renowned author Emmanuel Dongala. The influence of Kongo culture is tangible throughout, as customary beliefs clash with party conceptions of scientific and rational thought. In the first half of Jazz and Palm Wine, the char[...]

"Mrs. Pollifax gives Agatha Christie's Miss Marple a rival to reckon with."

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A secret agent like no other, Mrs. Pollifax was leading a very full life: Garden Club, karate, yoga--and a little spying now and then. This time the mysterious Mr. Carstairs sent her to Swi[...]

"Palm Pre For Dummies" is the perfect reference for those who are smartphone novices and are new to the Pre, as well as for smartphone experts who need to learn more about webOS and the new Palm Pre. The book starts with the basics (turning the phone on, making calls, storing contacts, understanding[...]