The Humor Code

With two successful and very giftable retro humor books under their belt, B Is for Botox and 1, 2, Can’t Reach My Shoe, the Petrases have proven they have a knack for marrying retro art with wi

As a teacher, Jim Yerman has "lived with autism" for over thirty years. In many ways, his students have become part of his family. And, as with a family, he has learned to laugh and find humor in the

The Material Point Method systematically introduces the theory, the code design, and the application of the material point method. The Subjects covered include, the spatial and the temporal discretiza

Provides information on building applications for the iPhone and the iPad, covering such topics as code, multiple graphics, table views, arrays, MapKit.

Design patterns are the cutting-edge paradigm for programming in C++, and they are here discussed in depth using examples from financial mathematics. Assuming only a basic knowledge of C++ and mathematical finance, the reader learns how to produce well-designed, structured, reusable code via carefully-chosen examples. This new edition includes several new chapters covering topics of increasing robustness in the presence of exceptions, designing a generic factory, interfacing C++ with EXCEL, and improving code design using the idea of decoupling. Complete ANSI/ISO compatible C++ source code is hosted on an accompanying website for the reader to study in detail, and reuse as they see fit. Whether you are a student of financial mathematics, a working quantitative analyst or financial mathematician, you need this book. Offering practical steps for implementing pricing models for complex financial products, it will transform your understanding of how to use C++.

Joseph Markovitch is a vulnerable old man with little in his life except a great sense of humor, an ability to walk all day, and a desire to talk to complete strangers on the way. He has left London o

You don’t need a good sense of humor to work in sales, but it sure helps! You probaby chose sales as a profession (or sales chose you) because you have the gift of gab. You enjoy using a clever intr

Can I Be Frank?: An Auto-BLOG-raphy is the debut book by Frank McCabe. Frank takes us along on his curious journey as a stay at home Dad. You will enjoy his charm, humor and wit as you are entertained

Finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor Sleepwalk with Me is a comedic memoir, but I’m only thirty-two years old, so I’d hate for you to think I’m “wrapping it up,” so to speak. But I tell s

You don’t have to be a great artist to be a good cartoonist. Because cartoons are based in humor, not art; the secret to their success is to think funny. In this handy guide, you’ll find

電影：金凱瑞《波普先生的企鵝》 A classic of American humor, the adventures of a house painter and his brood of high-stepping penguins have delighted children for generations. "Here is a book to read aloud in groups

THE ULTIMATE ON-THE-JOB COMPANION--FULLY UPDATEDThoroughly revised to reflect the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) and the latest industry advances, "Electrician's Calculations Manual," Second Edit

Describes the features of Pro LINQ along with a collection of LINQ operators, prototypes, and code examples.

This reference provides intellectual property practitioners with the most important patent, trademark, and copyright laws in the U.S. Code in one convenient volume

Munich, 1931 - Hitler is on the rise. A compelling coming-of-age tale for fans of THE BOOK THIEF and CODE NAME VERITY.

Provides information on building applications for the iPhone and the iPad, covering such topics as code, multiple graphics, table views, arrays, and MapKit.

Necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide in this wildly creative new series from the creator of Dorohedoro—now in glow-in-the-dark hardcover omnibuses!They say that whoever possesses Zaha Sanko's bones will have any wish granted—even the power to rule the universe. Unfortunately for everyone else, Sanko's still alive. And he's not about to let every greedy, monstrous lowlife in the galaxy tear him apart to get their wish. Together with his skeletal buddy Avakian, he'll use his dark powers to fend off assassins while hunting down whoever cursed his body in the first place—because killing them might finally end the madness. (And then he can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti!) Don't miss this hilariously twisted and dark sci-fi hit! Collects Volumes 1–3 in this galaxy-spanning, sci-fi horror omnibus!This Deluxe Hardcover edition of the hit action-packed series featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover is perfect for fans of:Author's other hit series, DorohedoroSci-fi horrorDark humor

"A collection of brilliant wit, real heart, and electric humor.” ―Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Friday BlackA major debut, blazing with style and heart, that follows a Jamaican family striving for more in Miami, and introduces a generational storyteller.In the 1970s, Topper and Sanya flee to Miami as political violence consumes their native Kingston. But America, as the couple and their two children learn, is far from the promised land. The family pushes on first through Hurricane Andrew and later the 2008 recession, living in a house so cursed that the pet fish launches itself out of its own tank rather than stay. But even as things fall apart, the family remains motivated, often to its own detriment, by what their younger son, Trelawny, calls “the exquisite, racking compulsion to survive.”Masterfully constructed with heart and humor, the linked stories in Jonathan Escoffery’s If I Survive You centers on Trelawny as he struggles to carve out a place for himself. After a fight wi

Modern Residential Wiring presents the latest electrical wiring installation and repair practices in accordance to the National Electrical Code®. Essential information regarding safety, electrical the

This practical resource offers complete coverage of foundation engineering, emphasizing the geotechnical aspects and the use of the 2006 International Building Code. Foundation Engineering Handbook ex

References to language abound in the sciences: biologists speak about ?reading” the human genome and ?rewriting” the genetic code, computer scientists develop ?programming language,” and mathematician

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The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology since 1928—fully updatedCompletely revised to reflect the 2017 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman’s and Cableman’

Containing all relevant provisions of the Texas Penal Code, this compact treatise describes the "general part" of Texas criminal law, the fundamental requirements for crimes, the statutory defenses, i

A dinosaur book with humor and fun facts—perfect for the youngest dino fans!"I'm a T. rex!I ROARRRR and I romp!I GRRROWWLLL and I stomp! I'm a T. rex."In this brand-new Little Golden Book, a T. rex te

What's it take for a girl to make it in the big city? A sense of humor, a sense of self, and a desire to succeed in fashion. A stylish novel for teen PROJECT RUNWAY fans.Kat's come to New York City wi

This must-have reference provides intellectual property practitioners with the most important patent, trademark, and copyright laws in the U.S. Code in one convenient volume.

This study challenges preconceptions concerning the supposed total disconnection between Indian Buddhist monks and nuns and their families. The author describes the inscription and monastic law code e

Design Patterns demonstrates how software developers can improve the performance, maintainability, portability, and scalability of their code through the use of the Gang of Four design patterns. After

Complete, practical coverage of the evaluation, analysis, and design and code requirements of seismic isolation systems.Based on the concept of reducing seismic demand rather than increasing the earth

Decentralization, following the passage of the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991, has resulted in the realignment of the national agenda with local development plans. This book bears witness to the

This important new manual goes beyond the published NFPA standards on installation of standpipe systems to include the rules in the International Building Code, municipal fire codes, the National Fire

This book is concerned with three central issues: the universality of constraints on code-switching, the nature of the relation between language contact and bilingualism, and the social and linguistic

Designed to comply with the syllabus guidelines presented by the association of Computing Machinery, the textbook gives students taking the CS103 Data Structures and Algorithms course plenty of code e

The European Meta-code of Ethics, developed by the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations, serves as the basis for national codes and thereby for the standards applying to all psychologist

The companion journal to Conner's latest book, The Lotus and the Lily, helps readers cracks the abundance code by linking the wisdom of the inner voice with the surprising parallel teachings of Buddha

This book offers a general framework for understanding the main concepts, rules, and institutions of the Thai legal system. It details the history of the codification of the Civil and Commercial Code

Providing a clear and comprehensive exposition of takeover law in the UK, this book analyses the principles behind the Takeover Code, explaining the origin, effect, and operation of the rules and regu

The promulgation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization in 1999 underscored the growing importance of tourism ethics as a significant domain

A chilling literary thriller follows the leader of a group of computer hackers who oppose the government and the big corporations, the founder of the government's code-breaking unit, and a government