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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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ByBloomsbury Publishing

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“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this book. Here you'll find: - The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character, plot, point of view, etc.-explained clearly and completely - Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction - The complete text of |Cathedral| by Raymond Carver-a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book - Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors and edited by Dean of Faculty Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim. Once you've read-and written-your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. You will be a writer.

Monday, February 25, 2019

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ByGeorge Vlahakis

Imperialism and Science

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There is no friend as loyal as a book

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Presents a collection of case studies that investigate the the relationship between imperialism and science.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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ByJohn P. Jackson,Nadine M. Weidman

Race, Racism, and Science

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“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” –Dr. Seuss

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A provocative overview of the history of the race concept in European and American science, based on current research that shows how race and science grew together in Western thought. * Extensive bibliographic essays citing not only original scientific papers dating back to the 18th century, but also current research into the social and historical contexts from which that work emerged * Biographical sketches of the most important figures in race science, from François Bernier and Mamie Phipps Clark to Gordon W. Allport and Ashley Montagu

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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BySam Illingworth,Grant Allen

Effective Science Communication

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“Drink deeply from good books.” -John Wooden

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Effective Science Communication: A practical guide to surviving as a scientist is devoted to the variety of ways that scientists are expected to communicate in their day-to-day professional lives. It includes practical advice on how to publish your work in scientific journals, apply for grants, and effectively communicate your research to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. There are chapters devoted to constructing a digital footprint, dealing with the media, and influencing science policy. Guiding you throughout are a number of useful exercises that will help you to become a more effective communicator, providing a helping hand in your scientific journey to not only survive, but to prosper in the process.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Read and Download The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel Online Book

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ByNat Gertler

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“Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can.” -William Feather

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Tools for creating the next great graphic novel! What do the movies Men In Black, Road to Perdition, Ghost World, and X-Men all have in common? Each started out as a graphic novel-one of the fastest growing segments of the book publishing industry. Now, here is the first book to provide a comprehensive and detailed look at the process involved in creating a successful graphic novel.

Monday, January 21, 2019

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ByGina Misiroglu

The Handy Politics Answer Book

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“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” –Haruki Murakami

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Ever timely, |The Handy Politics Answer Book| serves up 700 pages and 1,200 questions and answers for the common man, woman, or child on the basic nuts and bolts of our government and political history. Interesting, enlightening, and, most importantly, empowering, |Handy Politics| is sure to become a favorite on any bookshelf.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

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ByJerry Cleaver

Immediate Fiction

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“A book worth reading is worth buying.” -John Ruskin

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Covering the entire process from story building to manuscript preparation and marketing, Jerry Cleaver shows the novice and experienced writer how to start writing and how to get immediate results. Readers will find everything they need to know about managing time, finding an idea, getting the first word down on the page, staying unblocked, shaping ideas into compelling stories, and submitting their work to agents and publishers. Immediate Fiction goes beyond the old |Write what you know| to |Write what you can imagine.| Filled with insightful tips on how to manage doubts, fears, blocks, and panic, Immediate Fiction will help writers develop their skills in as little minutes a day, if necessary. Believing that all writing is rewriting, Cleaver says, |You can't control what you put on the page. You can only control what you leave on the page.| With this book Cleaver shows how to get that control and produce results.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Get Download The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel Online Book PDF

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ByNat Gertler

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“Books support us in our solitude and keep us from being a burden to ourselves.” –Jeremy Collier

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Tools for creating the next great graphic novel! What do the movies Men In Black, Road to Perdition, Ghost World, and X-Men all have in common? Each started out as a graphic novel-one of the fastest growing segments of the book publishing industry. Now, here is the first book to provide a comprehensive and detailed look at the process involved in creating a successful graphic novel.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

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ByNat Gertler

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“You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend.” –Paul Sweeney

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Tools for creating the next great graphic novel! What do the movies Men In Black, Road to Perdition, Ghost World, and X-Men all have in common? Each started out as a graphic novel-one of the fastest growing segments of the book publishing industry. Now, here is the first book to provide a comprehensive and detailed look at the process involved in creating a successful graphic novel.

Sunday, December 23, 2018

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ByJohn Krige,Dominique Pestre

Science in the Twentieth Century

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“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” -Walt Disney

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With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe, and Asia. Geographical diversity of the authors is reflected in the different perspectives devoted to the subject, and all major disciplinary developments are covered. There are also sections concerning the countries that have made the most significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thought. Students and professionals will come to appreciate how, and why, science has developed - as with any other human activity, it is subject to the dynamics of society and politics.

Friday, November 30, 2018

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ByAnn Copeland

The ABC's of Writing Fiction

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“Read the best books first, or you may not have a chance to read them at all.” -Henry David Thoreau

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Brief, focused lessons arranged in alphabetical order offer advice, exercises, insight and examples for fiction writers

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Read and Download Science Fiction Book PDF

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ByLibrary of Congress. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Science Fiction

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“Outside of a dog a book is man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark to read.” -Groucho Marx

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

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ByGuinness World Records

Guinness World Records 2018

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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” –C.S. Lewis

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The record-breaking records annual is back and packed with more incredible accomplishments, stunts, cutting-edge science and amazing sporting achievements than ever before. With more than 3,000 new and updated records and 1,000 eye-popping photos, it has thousands of new stats and facts and dazzling new features. There is so much to explore inside. Go on a whirlwind tour of the planet’s most amazing places, from the largest swamps to the deepest points on Earth. Find out what happens when you give an octopus a Rubik’s Cube, and why all you need to defend yourself from a crocodile is a rubber band! You’ll also find all your favorite records and categories such as Big Stuff, Collections, Mass Participation and Fun with Food, plus the year’s most significant sporting achievements. Our editors have also taken inspiration this year from the world of superheroes – both fictional and real-world – so look out for our feature chapter charting your favorite caped crusaders in comic books, TV shows and movies. We also meet the real-life record-breakers with genuine superpowers, such as the Canadian strongman vicar who can pull a jumbo jet and an actual cyborg who uses technology to augment his senses. You’ll also learn all about the science of superheroes, such as who the fastest and strongest superheroes would be if they came to life, and who would win in a royal rumble between Superman, Batman, Hulk and Dr Strange! Also new this year is a celebration of the superlative with infographic poster pages that explore the most exciting absolutes, such as the longest, tallest, fastest and heaviest. Does the longest sofa outstretch the longest train? Is the tallest Easter egg bigger than the tallest snowman? Find out in this amazing new edition. You’ll also find these special pages available as free poster downloads at guinnessworldrecords.com! From science to showbiz via stunts and sports, there are real-life heroes all around us in all shapes and sizes, achieving the extraordinary every day. There’s only one book where you’ll find so many amazing facts all in one place, and that’s Guinness World Records 2018!

Friday, October 26, 2018

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ByWilliam E. Burns

Science in the Enlightenment

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I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.

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Provides a look at the studies, innovations, key figures, and controversy in the world of science during the eigteenth-century, discussing astronomy, chemistry, botany, and medicine.