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Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) By : Ernest Cline READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found hereIN THE YEAR 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines, puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them. But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players willing to kill to take this ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade's going to survive, he'll have to win?and confront the real world he's always been so desperate to escape. Book Detail : Author : Ernest Cline Pages : 374 pages Publisher : Crown Publishers Language : eng ISBN-10 : 030788743X ISBN-1...

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War By : Max Brooks READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of thirty million souls to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet. He recorded the testimony of men, women, and sometimes children who came face-to-face with the living, or at least the undead, hell of that dreadful time. World War Z is the result. Never before have we had access to a document that so powerfully conveys the depth of fear and horror, and also the ineradicable spirit of resistance, that gripped human society through the plague years.Ranging from the now infamous village of New Dachang in the United Federation of China, where the e...

The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1-5) By : Douglas Adams READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : At last in paperback in one complete volume, here are the five novels from Douglas Adams's Hitchhiker series. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"Seconds before the Earth is demolished for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is saved by Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised Guide. Together they stick out their thumbs to the stars and begin a wild journey through time and space."The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Facing annihilation at the hands of warmongers is a curious time to crave tea. It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his comrades as they hurtle across the galaxy in a desperate search for a place to eat."Life, the Universe and Everything"The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky- so they plan to destroy ...

Saucer Holler (Bob and Nikki #12) By : Jerry Boyd READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The crew come back to Earth to have some babies and catch up on some well-deserved R-and-R. Babies attract mother-in-laws, though, and Bob has one for the books. Meeting his stepson evens things out. All too soon, an old friend needs help, along with her new friend from out of town, sending the crew off to the stars. Book Detail : Author : Jerry Boyd Pages : 296 pages Publisher : Language : eng ISBN-10 : B08LR1RMZR ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy By : Douglas Adams READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A beautifully illustrated edition of the New York Times bestselling classic, timed to celebrate the pivotal 42nd anniversary of the original publication--with never-before-seen illustrations by award winner Chris Riddell Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.Together, this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by a galaxyful of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox--the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian (formerly Tricia McMillan), Zaphod's girlfriend, whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and ...

Some Assembly Required (Jane Bond #1) By : V.R. Tapscott READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : V.R. Tapscott Pages : 227 pages Publisher : Language : ISBN-10 : B07LF43G61 ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Sirens of Titan By : Kurt Vonnegut Jr. READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. The richest, most depraved man on Earth, Malachi Constant, is offered a chance to take a space journey to distant worlds with a beautiful woman at his side. Of course there? s a catch to the invitation?and a prophetic vision about the purpose of human life that only Vonnegut has the courage to tell. Book Detail : Author : Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Pages : 326 pages Publisher : Dial Press Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0385333498 ISBN-13 : 9780385333498   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Martian By : Andy Weir READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he?s sure he?ll be the first person to die there.After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he?s alive?and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won?t have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plain-old ?human error? are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn?t ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills ? and a relentless, dogged refusal to quit ? he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? Book Detail : Author : Andy We...

Slaughterhouse-Five, or The Children's Crusade By : Kurt Vonnegut Jr. READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This 25th anniversary edition of Slaughterhouse-Five introduces Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time after he is abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. In a plot-scrambling display of virtuosity, we follow him simultaneously thru all his life's phases, concentrating on his (& Vonnegut's) shattering experience as an prisoner of war who witnesses the Dresden firebombing. Don't let ease of reading fool you--Vonnegut's isn't a conventional or simple novel. He writes, "There are almost no characters in this story, & almost no dramatic confrontations, because most of the people in it are so sick, & so much the listless playthings of enormous forces. One of the main effects of war, after all, is that people are discouraged from being characters..." Slaughterhouse-Five, named from the building where the POW...

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) By : Becky Chambers READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space?and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe?in this light-hearted debut space opera from a rising sci-fi star.Rosemary Harper doesn?t expect much when she joins the crew of the aging Wayfarer. While the patched-up ship has seen better days, it offers her a bed, a chance to explore the far-off corners of the galaxy, and most importantly, some distance from her past. An introspective young woman who learned early to keep to herself, she?s never met anyone remotely like the ship?s diverse crew, including Sissix, the exotic reptilian pilot, chatty engineers Kizzy and Jenks who keep the ship running, and Ashby, their noble captain.Life aboard the Wayfarer is chaotic and crazy?exactly what Rosemary wants. It?s also about to get extremely dangerous wh...

Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman By : Jon Krakauer READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This edition has been updated to reflect new developments and includes new material obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.Pat Tillman walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract to join the Army and became an icon of post-9/11 patriotism. When he was killed in Afghanistan two years later, a legend was born. But the real Pat Tillman was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated than the public knew...A stunning account of a remarkable young man's heroic life and death, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild, Into Thin Air, and Under the Banner of Heaven.From the Trade Paperback edition. Book Detail : Author : Jon Krakauer Pages : pages Publisher : Random House Audio Language : eng ISBN-10 : B002P9T8CA ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone...

Travels with Charley: In Search of America By : John Steinbeck READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A quest across America, from the northernmost tip of Maine to California?s Monterey PeninsulaTo hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light?these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years.With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. Book Detail : Author : John Steinbeck Pages : 277 pages Publisher : Penguin Books Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0140053204 ISBN-13 : 9780140053203   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Ki...

Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope By : Carmelo Anthony READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From iconic NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony comes a raw and inspirational memoir about growing up in the housing projects of Red Hook and Baltimore?a brutal world Where Tomorrows Aren?t Promised. NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony candidly opens up about his experiences growing up amidst poverty, racism, mental illness, addiction, and murder. His story challenges America to think about the slim odds of a world-class athlete even surviving such circumstances long enough to be recruited by the NBA?not to mention the trauma and survivor?s guilt he will carry with him forever. Carmelo also shares the small beauties of human experience that helped him stay sane: the power of love, family, community, and education. Anthony?s courageous story of loss and beating impossible odds will resonate with fans universally. Book Detail : Author : Carmelo Anthony Pages : 5 p...

Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story By : Arnold Schwarzenegger READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : One of the most anticipated autobiographies of this generation, Arnold Schwarzenegger?s Total Recall is the candid story by one of the world?s most remarkable actors, businessmen, and world leaders.Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, Arnold Schwarzenegger moved to Los Angeles at the age of twenty-one. Within ten years, he was a millionaire businessman. After twenty years, he was the world?s biggest movie star. In 2003, he was elected governor of California and a household name around the world.Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger?s high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach, to breathing life into cinema?s most iconic characters, and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishmen...

Open: An Autobiography By : Andre Agassi READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.Agassi?s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a Florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Lonely, scared, a ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. He dyes his hair, pierces his ears, dresses like a punk rocker. By the time he turns pro at sixteen, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning-fast return. And yet, despite his raw talent, he struggles early on. We feel his confusion as he loses to the world?s best, his greater confusion as he starts to win. After stumbling in three Grand Slam finals, Agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 Wimbledon. Overnight he becomes a fan fav...

???now! Nihongo Now!: Performing Japanese Culture - Level 1 Volume 1 Activity Book By : Mari Noda READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : NihonGO NOW! is a beginning-level courseware package that takes a performed-culture approach to learning Japanese. This innovative approach balances the need for an intellectual understanding of structural elements with multiple opportunities to experience the language within its cultural context.From the outset, learners are presented with samples of authentic language that are context-sensitive and culturally coherent. Instructional time is used primarily to rehearse interactions that learners of Japanese are likely to encounter in the future, whether they involve speaking, listening, writing, or reading. Level 1 is comprised of two textbooks and accompanying activity books that focus on language and modelled behaviour, providing opportunities for learners to acquire language through performance templates. The two textbooks and activity...

The Radio Station: Broadcasting, Podcasting, and Streaming By : John Allen Hendricks READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Radio Station offers a concise and insightful guide to all aspects of radio broadcasting, streaming, and podcasting. This book's tenth edition continues its long tradition of guiding readers to a solid understanding of who does what, when, and why in a professionally managed station. This new edition explains what "radio" in America has been, where it is today, and where it is going, covering the basics of how programming is produced, financed, delivered and promoted via terrestrial and satellite broadcasting, streaming and podcasting, John Allen Hendricks and Bruce Mims examine radio and its future within a framework of existing and emerging technologies. The companion website is new revised with content for instructors, including an instructors' manual and test questions. Students will discover an expanded library of audio inte...

Dark Alliance: The CIA, the Contras, and the Cocaine Explosion By : Gary Webb READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Major Motion Picture based on Dark Alliance and starring Jeremy Renner, "Kill the Messenger," to be be released in Fall 2014Winner of the 1999 PEN/Oakland Censorship AwardWinner of the 1999 Firecracker Alternative Bookseller (FAB) Award, Politics categoryFinalist for the 1999 Bay Area Book Reviewers AwardsDark Alliance is a book that should be fiction, whose characters seem to come straight out of central casting: the international drug lord, Norwin Meneses; the Contra cocaine broker with an MBA in marketing, Danilo Blandon; and the illiterate teenager from the inner city who rises to become the king of crack, "Freeway" Ricky Ross. But unfortunately, these characters are real and their stories are true. In August 1996, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb stunned the world with a series of articles in the San Jose Mercury News rep...

Television News: : A Handbook for Reporting, Writing, Shooting, Editing & Producing By : Teresa Keller READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : Teresa Keller Pages : 436 pages Publisher : Holcomb Hathaway Publishers Language : ISBN-10 : 1890871966 ISBN-13 : 9781890871963   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Gram?tica Espa?ola: Variaci?n Social By : Kim Potowski READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Gram?tica espa?ola: Variaci?n social introduces intermediate to advanced students of Spanish to the main grammatical features of the language in a way that emphasizes the social underpinnings of language.Written entirely in Spanish, this unique approach to the study of grammar guides students in an examination of how Spanish grammar varies depending on place, social group, and situation. Students examine why some varieties of Spanish are considered prestigious while others are not, drawing on current and historical sociopolitical contexts, all while learning grammatical terminology and how to identify categories and constructions in Spanish.This is an excellent resource for students at level B1 or higher on the Common European Framework for Languages, and Intermediate High to Advanced High on the ACTFL proficiency scale. Book Detail : Author : Kim Potowski Pages : 180 pages Publi...

Reason & Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion By : Michael Peterson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Reason and Religious Belief, now in its fifth edition, explores perennial questions in the philosophy of religion. Drawing from the best in both classical and contemporary discussions, the authors examine religious experience. Book Detail : Author : Michael Peterson Pages : 416 pages Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA Language : ISBN-10 : 0199946574 ISBN-13 : 9780199946570   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Joseph Smith for President: The Prophet, the Assassins, and the Fight for American Religious Freedom By : Spencer W. McBride READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : By the election year of 1844, Joseph Smith, the controversial founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had amassed a national following of some 25,000 believers. Nearly half of them lived in the city of Nauvoo, Illinois, where Smith was not only their religious leader but also the mayor and the commander-in-chief of a militia of some 2,500 men. In less than twenty years, Smith had helped transform the American religious landscape and grown his own political power substantially. Yet the standing of the Mormon people in American society remained unstable. Unable to garner federal protection, and having failed to win the support of former president Martin Van Buren or any of the other candidates in the race, Smith decided to take matters into his own hands, launching his own bid for the presidenc...

Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2020 By : Peterson's READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Peterson's(R) Master the(TM) Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2020 is the comprehensive test-prep book for scoring high on Catholic high school entrance exams. The book includes 10 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 1 online EACH for the HSPT and TACHS) PLUS 2 Diagnostic Tests (1 for each exam) to help students determine their strengths and weaknesses. All of the tests (practice tests and Diagnostic) include detailed answer explanations and valuable test-taking information. Peterson's Master the Catholic High School Entrance Exams covers all test formats, test scoring, subject review, and types of questions. Expert tips help guide students through the verbal and quantitative exercises, and students and parents will find up-to-date information about all of the tests. Step-by-step coaching for each type of question on the exam and num...

Liturgy Of The Hours (Set Of 4) By : The Catholic Church READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Book Detail : Author : The Catholic Church Pages : 8160 pages Publisher : Catholic Book Publishing Language : ISBN-10 : 0899424090 ISBN-13 : 9780899424095   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey By : Walter A. Elwell READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Studying the New Testament can be an exciting--and intimidating--experience. This readable survey is designed to make the adventure less daunting and more rewarding. Two experienced classroom teachers offer a new edition of their bestselling and award-winning textbook, now with updated content and a new interior design. Other distinguishing features include: - abundant images, maps, and charts--all in full color- sidebars that address ethical and theological concerns and provide primary source material- focus boxes isolating key issues- chapter outlines, learning objectives, and summaries- study questions An accompanying website will offer a wide array of resources for students and professors. Resources for students include flash cards, self quizzes, and chapter summaries. Resources for professors include suggestions for class activities as well ...

The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures By : Michael D. Coogan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Lucidly written by leading biblical scholars Michael D. Coogan and Cynthia R. Chapman, this balanced, engaging, and up-to-date introduction to the Hebrew scriptures distills the best of current scholarship. Employing the narrative chronology of the Bible itself and the history of the ancient Near East as a framework, Coogan and Chapman cover all the books of the Hebrew Bible, along with the deuterocanonical books included in the Bible used by many Christians. They work from a primarily historical and critical methodology but also introduce students to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies.FEATURES* Chapter pedagogy includes chapter previews and summaries, key terms, a glossary, questions for review and discussion, and suggestions for further reading* Two introductory chapters--one on the composition of the Old Testam...

Princeton Review Catholic High School Entrance Exams (Hspt/Coop/Tachs) Prep, 3rd Edition: 6 Practice Tests + Strategies + Content Review By : The Princeton Review READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : ACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADMISSIONS WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW! Get all the prep you need to ace the COOP/TACHS or HSPT, including 6 full-length practice tests, comprehensive reviews of test content, and practical strategies for scoring your best.Each year, thousands of students hoping to enter Catholic high schools across the country take either the COOP (Cooperative Admissions), the TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools), or the HSPT (High School Placement Test). For these students, The Princeton Review's Catholic High School Entrance Exams Prep provides all the guidance and help needed for a great score, including:Techniques That Actually Work.- Powerful tactics to help you avoid traps and beat the tests- Essential strategies to help you work smarter, not har...

The New Oxford Annotated Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version By : Michael D. Coogan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For decades students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Apocrypha as an unparalleled authority on the Apocrypha. This fifth edition remains the best way to study and understand the material at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised andsubstantially updated edition contains the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries and anchored in the solid Study Bible tradition.- Introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance. - Introductory essay on the Apocrypha gives readers an overview that guides more intensive study.- Maps and diagrams within the text contextualize where events took place and how to understand them.- A timeline, calendar, and essay on the Persian and Hellenistic Periods help to contextualize the books.A v...

Catholic Study Bible-Nabre By : Donald Senior READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This landmark resource, the first fully-based on the authoritative NABRE translation, contains the trustworthy study notes, expanded essays, and informational sidebars which have guided and informed students and general readers for 25 years. In this new edition, which comes in a protectiveslipcase, one-third of the Reading Guide materials are new, and all of the other Guides have been reviewed and revised by their original authors.The extensive Reading Guide, the focal point of this volume, leads the reader through the Scriptures, book by book. References and background information are clearly laid out to guide the reader to a fuller understanding of the Bible. New to this edition is a more extensive treatment of thebiblical background, including history and archeology.Other outstanding features include: a 15-page glossary of special terms and complete Sunday and weekday lectionary reading...

Situationist International Anthology By : Ken Knabb READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Literary Nonfiction. Politics. Critical Theory. Art. In 1957 a few European avant-garde groups came together to form the Situationist International. Picking up where the dadaists and surrealists had left off, the situationists challenged people's passive conditioning with carefully calculated scandals and the playful tactic of detournement. Seeking a more extreme social revolution than was dreamed of by most leftists, they developed an incisive critique of the global spectacle-commodity system and of its "Communist" pseudo-opposition, and their new methods of agitation helped trigger the May 1968 revolt in France. Since then although the SI itself was dissolved in 1972 situationist theories and tactics have continued to inspire radical currents all over the world. The SITUATIONIST INTERNATIONAL ANTHOLOGY, generally recognized as the most comprehensive and accurately tra...

Afrocentric Approaches to Acting By : Sharrell D. Luckett READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Black Acting Methods seeks to offer alternatives to the Euro-American performance styles that many actors find themselves working with.A wealth of contributions from directors, scholars and actor trainers address afrocentric processes and aesthetics, and interviews with key figures in Black American theatre illuminate their methods. This ground-breaking collection is an essential resource for teachers, students, actors and directors seeking to reclaim, reaffirm or even redefine the role and contributions of Black culture in theatre arts." Book Detail : Author : Sharrell D. Luckett Pages : pages Publisher : Routledge Language : ISBN-10 : 1138907626 ISBN-13 : 9781138907621   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography By : Douglas Keister READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A practical field guide, Stories in Stone explains the symbolism of stone relics and their details. Book Detail : Author : Douglas Keister Pages : 288 pages Publisher : Gibbs Smith Language : ISBN-10 : 158685321X ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Curating Revolution By : Denise Ho READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : How did China's Communist revolution transform the nation's political culture? In this rich and vivid history of the Mao period (1949-1976), Denise Y. Ho examines the relationship between its exhibitions and its political movements. Case studies from Shanghai show how revolution was curated: museum workers collected cultural and revolutionary relics; neighborhoods, schools, and work units mounted and narrated local displays; and exhibits provided ritual space for ideological lessons and political campaigns. Using archival sources, ephemera, interviews, and other materials, Ho traces the process by which exhibitions were developed, presented, and received. Examples under analysis range from the First Party Congress Site and the Shanghai Museum to the 'class education' and Red Guard exhibits that accompanied the Socialist Education Movement and the Cultural Revolution. Operating in two ...

Savage (Rosewood High #3) By : Tracy Lorraine READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Rosewood boys are back!Ethan has the perfect life, or so it seems but a shock revelation from his father results in his world crashing to his feet. A new arrival sends his anger and need for justice spiraling out of control. Can he accept his new reality and what he really wants or are his actions going to cause too much pain?Dear Reader,SAVAGE is the third book in my Rosewood High series. It's full of drama, angst and of course steam. Are you ready for a turbulent ride with Rosewood's #89 Ethan Savage? Book Detail : Author : Tracy Lorraine Pages : 440 pages Publisher : Language : eng ISBN-10 : B084QD2HRF ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

They'll Never Catch Us By : Jessica Goodman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A thriller about two sisters vying for the top spot on their cross-country team--the only way out of their stifling small town. But their dreams are suddenly thrown into peril when a new girl threatens to take away everything they've worked for... until she disappears.Stella and Ellie Steckler are only a year apart, but their different personalities make their relationship complicated. Stella is single-minded, driven, and keeps to herself. Cross-country running is her life, and she won't let anything get in the way of being the best. Her sister Ellie is a talented runner too, but she also lets herself have fun. She has friends. She goes to parties. She has a life off the course.The sisters do have one thing in common, though: the new girl, Mila Keene. Both Stecklers' lives are upended when Mila comes to town. Mila was the top runner on her team back home and at first, Ellie ...

Brian's Hunt By : Gary Paulsen READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian?s Winter, and Brian?s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt.From the Hardcover edition. Book Detail : Author : Gary Paulsen Pages : 103 pages Publisher : Ember Language : ISBN-10 : 0307929590 ISBN-13 : 9780307929594   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, An...

Fantasy of Frost (The Tainted Accords, #1) By : Kelly St. Clare READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An alternative cover edition of this ASIN can be found here.I know many things. What I am capable of, what I will change, what I will become. But there is one thing I will never know?The veil I?ve worn from birth carries with it a terrible loneliness; a suppression I cannot imagine ever being free of.Some things never change?My mother will always hate me. Her court will always shun me.?Until they do.When the peace delegation arrives from the savage world of Glacium, my life is shoved wildly out of control by the handsome Prince Kedrick who, for unfathomable reasons, shows me kindness.And the harshest lessons are learned.Sometimes it takes the world bringing you to your knees to find that spark you thought forever lost.Sometimes it takes death to show you how to live.Join Olina in this coming-of-age fantasy.Warning: Cliff-hanger ending! Suitable for mature young adult read...

The Hard Way Home By : C.W. Farnsworth READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A coming-of-age romance about love, loss, heartbreak, hope, and the labels that don?t define us.STAR PITCHER. TOWN GOLDEN BOY. HEARTBREAKER. NEMESIS.Caleb Winters was a familiar name long before he deigned Landry High with his presence. It took me all of ten seconds to determine he?s everything I?m not: charismatic, captivating, and celebrated. Unlike most of Landry, he doesn?t shy away from my messy background. Or pretend I don?t exist. He answers my caustic remarks with choice retorts of his own. Our notorious bickering aside, I don?t have time for the town golden boy. I have actual problems. Challenges. Crushing responsibilities. But when I?m suddenly forced to spend more time with him, I unexpectedly discover Caleb Winters might be more than just the entitled jock I?ve sparred with since freshman year. And that realization can only end badly. For me. Because everyone knows he?s destined for b...

GraphQL in Action By : Samer Buna READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : GraphQL in Action gives you the tools to get comfortable with the GraphQL language, build and optimize a data API service, and use it in a front-end client application.Summary Reduce bandwidth demands on your APIs by getting only the results you need?all in a single request! The GraphQL query language simplifies interactions with web servers, enabling smarter API queries that can hugely improve the efficiency of data requests. In GraphQL in Action, you'll learn how to bring those benefits to your own APIs, giving your clients the power to ask for exactly what they need from your server, no more, no less. Practical and example-driven, this book teaches everything you need to get started with GraphQL?from design principles and syntax right through to performance optimization. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the tech...

IOS 14 Programming Fundamentals with Swift: Swift, Xcode, and Cocoa Basics By : Matt Neuburg READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode 12 IDE, Cocoa Touch, and the latest version of Apple? s acclaimed programming language, Swift 5.3. With this thoroughly updated guide, you? ll learn the Swift language, understand Apple? s Xcode development tools, and discover the Cocoa framework.Become familiar with built-in Swift typesDive deep into Swift objects, protocols, and genericsTour the life cycle of an Xcode projectLearn how nibs are loadedUnderstand Cocoa? s event-driven designCommunicate with C and Objective-CIn this edition, catch up on the latest iOS programming features:Multiple trailing closuresCode editor document tabsNew Simulator featuresResources in Swift packagesLogging and testing improvementsAnd more!Once you master the fundamentals, you? ll be ready to tackle the details of iOS ...

Beginning Java Programming: The Object-Oriented Approach By : Bart Baesens READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Java is one of the world's most commonly used programming languages. Many of those eager to start learning Java don't want just the basics, they want to learn how to apply their new knowledge in the workplace. "Beginning Java Programming" provides readers a serious education on Java so they can apply their new skills in the real world. The book discusses the fundamentals of Java programming language and is based on the latest version and covers using Java to develop applications in a Java IDE, Oracle JDeveloper.The book places an emphasis on OOP principles, and is geared for those who want to use Java in an applied environment while learning Java. Each chapter includes sample programs and screenshots at milestone stage.The book includes: Object Oriented ProgrammingPackages and ImportsStatementsClassesVariables and Java TypesInterfacesMethodsAr...

Mac OS X and iOS Internals: To the Apple's Core By : Jonathan Levin READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An in-depth look into Mac OS X and iOS kernelsPowering Macs, iPhones, iPads and more, OS X and iOS are becoming ubiquitous. When it comes to documentation, however, much of them are shrouded in mystery. Cocoa and Carbon, the application frameworks, are neatly described, but system programmers find the rest lacking. This indispensable guide illuminates the darkest corners of those systems, starting with an architectural overview, then drilling all the way to the core.Provides you with a top down view of OS X and iOSWalks you through the phases of system startup--both Mac (EFi) and mobile (iBoot)Explains how processes, threads, virtual memory, and filesystems are maintainedCovers the security architectureReviews the internal Apis used by the system--BSD and MachDissects the kernel, XNU, into its sub components: Mach, the BSD Layer, and I/o kit, and explains each in...