An implacable foe with telepathic cohesion in battle, near immortality, and eons-advanced engineering skills threatens to wipe humanity from the galaxy. What's more, they've overcome their one weaknes
Through the screen of his computer, a man watches a squirrel running about in a forest. For the better half of his life he has been drifting from job to job, diligently designing work-automating syste
The success of any organization can be traced directly to leadership, which can be learned. But too many books and development programs focus exclusively on skills. In reality, performance and ultim
Named one of the notable nonfiction books of 2015 by The Washington Post. A bracingly honest exploration of why there are still so few women in the hard sciences, mathematics, engineering, and compute
“A thrill ride.” — Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author As part of his street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience’s pockets while they watch.
A heartbreaking and moving story about a daughter’s quest to discover the truth about her father’s hidden pastAda Sibelius is raised by David, a single father and head of a computer science lab in Bos
A heartbreaking and moving story about a daughter’s quest to discover the truth about her father’s hidden pastAda Sibelius is raised by David, a single father and head of a computer science lab in Bos
The Warcage: 200 worlds harnessed to an artificial sun in a feat of unprecedented stellar engineering. Built to travel through space as a monument to peace between alien species, now its voracious rul
Marina Abramovic, the legendary performance artist, is legendary for a reason. She has spent four decades making traumatic and transcendent artworks using her own body as a material, breaking through
Drugs in sport are big news and the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport is common. Here, Chris Cooper, a top biochemist at the University of Essex, looks at the science behind drugs in sport.
(Study Score). The Eulenburg Audio+Score Series contains the orchestral world's treasures from the baroque, classical and romantic repertoire. Volume 95 includes a Naxos CD with a performance by the
(Study Score). The Eulenburg Audio+Score Series contains the orchestral world's treasures from the baroque, classical and romantic repertoire. Volume 94 includes a Naxos CD with a performance by the
Audible brings to life through dramatic performance the 1945-1946 radio broadcast reports covering the greatest courtroom drama of the 20th century—the Nuremberg trials. The original broadcasts have b
"Do you have any notes for me?" Actors always ask for notes on their performance, and they will take them from just about anyone. Ron Marasco's Notes to an Actor grew out of the actor's profession. In
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Ad
The world's most lethal computer virus has been unleashed into cyberspace, and now the Urban Outlaws—five tough kids dedicated to justice—must destroy it. Leader Jack knows that they have to shut it d
Being a woman is, largely, about performance—how we dress and modify our bodies, what we say, the roles we play, and how we conform to expectations. Gender stereotypes are still deeply embedded in our
A grisly murder has plunged Bollywood, the film capital of India, into chaos. Ghote gets so caught up with giving an Academy Award-winning performance as a sleuth that the curtain almost comes down on
A gripping tale of heroism—and doom—on the high seas.... The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck—a masterpiece of engineering, well-armored with a main artillery of eight 15-inch guns—was one of
The Google Resume is the only book available on how to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in Google Engineering for three years, wh
An authorized chronicle of the construction of America's emotionally charged tallest building collects hundreds of photos, drawings, and plans while detailing its innovative engineering design.
Imagine what Atari might have achieved if Steve Jobs had stayed there to develop the first massmarket personal computer. Or what Steve Case might have done for PepsiCo if he hadn't left for a gaming s
This title explores and explains how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. The pyramid's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the pyramid was built and d
This title explores and explains how the Great Wall of China was built. The wall's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the wall was built and describes
This title explores and explains how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. The bridge's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the bridge was built and descri
This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the
A computer program etched into the atmosphere has a story to tell—the story of two people, of a city lost to chaos, of survival and love. The program’s data, however, has been corrupted. As the novel’
A computer program etched into the atmosphere has a story to tell—the story of two people, of a city lost to chaos, of survival and love. The program’s data, however, has been corrupted. As the novel’
You want maximum business performance? Look under the hood and you'll find your employee culture: it is the power that drives the enterprise engine. To harness that rumbling power you've got to solve
(Woodwind). Traditional tunes including Reels, Hornpipes, Jigs and more. Accordionist Gemma Telfer provides performance tips and background on each selection. Includes CD of full performances.
There was no doubt that the woman who called herself Evie Shaw was the key to the high-tech conspiracy that threatened Robert Cannon's computer company - and he meant to take her down personally. But
There was no doubt that the woman who called herself Evie Shaw was the key to the high-tech conspiracy that threatened Robert Cannon's computer company - and he meant to take her down personally. But
Peggy Ann Garner first won the hearts of Americanseverywhere with her performance as the title character in the 1943 filmadaptation of Jane Eyre.Twelve-year-old Peggy Ann then gave anOscar-winning per
Hunting—the predator, and its prey—is at the heart of this riveting and suspenseful novel from Newbery Medalist Avi with illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca.In the computer game world of
(Music Minus One). Ten newly engraved arrangements are featured in this book with a CD containing complete performance tracks of each piece plus a second version minus the soloist. Includes: This Hear
Another adventure awaits as The Magnificent Lizzie Brown travels up to the green hills of Scotland, where legends of mystical creatures abound. At the circus's premiere performance, a wealthy, young o
(Music Minus One). Eight blues classics presented in new engravings and a CD with performance and backing tracks for each song. Includes: The Twister * Dealin' * Empty Street * Blue Greens 'n Beans *
Recounts how the events of World War I led to major developments in the fields of aviation, cryptography, engineering, chemistry, medicine, and propaganda, and profiles the major figures involved, pri
On one evening in Washington, DC, several high-ranking members of government disappear in a mass kidnapping. Among the kidnapped is Nick Rendel, a computer software coding expert in charge of drone pr
Matthew Rhys and Kate Burton headline a Welsh and Welsh-American cast celebrating the centenary of Dylan Thomas' birth in a performance of his timeless “play for voices.” With characters such as Capta
