Download or read book The Complete Works of John Buchan Unabridged written by John Buchan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 6021 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged) is a comprehensive collection of the acclaimed author's novels, including the iconic 'The Thirty-Nine Steps.' Buchan's writing style is characterized by its mastery of suspense and adventure, making his works timeless classics in the world of literature. His ability to intertwine historical events with thrilling plots set him apart as a pioneering figure in the genre of spy fiction. The collection showcases Buchan's knack for creating intricate narratives that keep readers engaged from start to finish. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting memorable characters, Buchan's work continues to captivate audiences around the globe. John Buchan, a Scottish author and historian, draws on his own experiences in diplomacy and intelligence to bring a sense of authenticity to his storytelling. His background as a war correspondent during World War I lends depth and credibility to his depictions of espionage and political intrigue. Buchan's unique perspective adds layers of complexity to his narratives, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. I recommend The Complete Works of John Buchan (Unabridged) to readers who enjoy thrilling tales of adventure and espionage. Buchan's masterful storytelling and captivating characters make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking a literary escape into a world of suspense and intrigue.

Download or read book Fire in the Valley written by Michael Swaine and published by Pragmatic Bookshelf. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1970s, while their contemporaries were protesting the computer as a tool of dehumanization and oppression, a motley collection of college dropouts, hippies, and electronics fanatics were engaged in something much more subversive. Obsessed with the idea of getting computer power into their own hands, they launched from their garages a hobbyist movement that grew into an industry, and ultimately a social and technological revolution. What they did was invent the personal computer: not just a new device, but a watershed in the relationship between man and machine. This is their story. Fire in the Valley is the definitive history of the personal computer, drawn from interviews with the people who made it happen, written by two veteran computer writers who were there from the start. Working at InfoWorld in the early 1980s, Swaine and Freiberger daily rubbed elbows with people like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates when they were creating the personal computer revolution. A rich story of colorful individuals, Fire in the Valley profiles these unlikely revolutionaries and entrepreneurs, such as Ed Roberts of MITS, Lee Felsenstein at Processor Technology, and Jack Tramiel of Commodore, as well as Jobs and Gates in all the innocence of their formative years. This completely revised and expanded third edition brings the story to its completion, chronicling the end of the personal computer revolution and the beginning of the post-PC era. It covers the departure from the stage of major players with the deaths of Steve Jobs and Douglas Engelbart and the retirements of Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer; the shift away from the PC to the cloud and portable devices; and what the end of the PC era means for issues such as personal freedom and power, and open source vs. proprietary software.

Download or read book Fire on the Mountain written by Dale A. Johnson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-28 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of experiences by an American living in Southeast Turkey and Northern Iraq during and after the first Gulf War.

Download or read book Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood Unabridged written by Algernon Blackwood and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 3981 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algernon Blackwood's 'Collected Works' offers readers a comprehensive collection of his supernatural and horror stories, showcasing his mastery in creating eerie atmospheres and invoking feelings of dread. Known for his use of nature as a backdrop for his supernatural tales, Blackwood's writing style combines elements of psychological horror and the supernatural, making his works both captivating and chilling. The 'Collected Works' provides readers with a deep dive into Blackwood's imaginative and haunting storytelling that has solidified his place as a master of the genre. Each story is a carefully crafted blend of suspense and the unknown, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Algernon Blackwood's works continue to be relevant in the literary world due to their timeless appeal and ability to evoke fear and curiosity in readers. This collection serves as a testament to Blackwood's lasting influence on the horror genre, making it a must-read for fans of supernatural fiction and classic horror literature.

Download or read book The Roll Call Unabridged written by Arnold Bennett and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "The Roll-Call (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This ebook follows the life of the young Clayhanger's stepson, George. George Edwin Cannon - he soon drops the surname Clayhanger, given to him upon his mother's marriage - becomes an architect, and represents what his stepfather Edwin Clayhanger wished to become. The characters of Edwin and Hilda are not developed further in this book: Edwin - now elevated to Alderman - appears only briefly. The central character displays an unattractive arrogance because of the wealth behind him. In an early chapter, he thinks about adding electric light to his London dwelling, and decides that he - or rather, his stepfather - can well afford it. Bennett seems to have felt that the children of the successful bourgeoisie, unless their excesses are suppressed as Edwin's were, will become spoilt. Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English journalist, novelist, and writer. After working as a rent collector and solicitor's clerk, Bennett won a writing contest which convinced him to become a journalist. He later turned to the writing of novels, including his most famous Clayhanger and Anna of the five towns.

Download or read book The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia Unabridged written by T. E. Lawrence and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 2872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged) is a fascinating collection of writings by the renowned T.E. Lawrence. This volume contains a diverse array of writings, including letters, articles, and essays, showcasing Lawrence's exceptional literary skills. Known for his vivid descriptions and poetic prose, Lawrence's works provide a unique insight into his experiences in the Middle East during World War I. With a blend of historical analysis and personal reflection, this collection offers readers a comprehensive view of Lawrence's life and adventures. T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a British archaeologist, military officer, and diplomat who played a crucial role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. His deep knowledge of Middle Eastern culture and his strong belief in Arab independence fueled his writing and actions. The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia is a testament to his enduring legacy and his impact on the region. I highly recommend The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia to anyone interested in history, literature, or the Middle East. Lawrence's captivating writing style and profound insights make this collection a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Download or read book Breathing Fire written by Jaime Lowe and published by MCD. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic, revelatory account of the female inmate firefighters who battle California wildfires. Shawna was overcome by the claustrophobia, the heat, the smoke, the fire, all just down the canyon and up the ravine. She was feeling the adrenaline, but also the terror of doing something for the first time. She knew how to run with a backpack; they had trained her physically. But that’s not training for flames. That’s not live fire. California’s fire season gets hotter, longer, and more extreme every year — fire season is now year-round. Of the thousands of firefighters who battle California’s blazes every year, roughly 30 percent of the on-the-ground wildland crews are inmates earning a dollar an hour. Approximately 200 of those firefighters are women serving on all-female crews. In Breathing Fire, Jaime Lowe expands on her revelatory work for The New York Times Magazine. She has spent years getting to know dozens of women who have participated in the fire camp program and spoken to captains, family and friends, correctional officers, and camp commanders. The result is a rare, illuminating look at how the fire camps actually operate — a story that encompasses California’s underlying catastrophes of climate change, economic disparity, and historical injustice, but also draws on deeply personal histories, relationships, desires, frustrations, and the emotional and physical intensity of firefighting. Lowe’s reporting is a groundbreaking investigation of the prison system, and an intimate portrayal of the women of California’s Correctional Camps who put their lives on the line, while imprisoned, to save a state in peril.

Download or read book Amelia Unabridged written by Ashley Schumacher and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparks fly between two teens as they grapple with grief, love, and the future in this unforgettable debut novel sure to entice fans of Jandy Nelson and Jennifer E. Smith Eighteen-year-old Amelia Griffin is obsessed with the famous Orman Chronicles, written by the young and reclusive prodigy N. E. Endsley. They’re the books that brought her and her best friend Jenna together after Amelia’s father left and her family imploded. So when Amelia and Jenna get the opportunity to attend a book festival with Endsley in attendance, Amelia is ecstatic. It’s the perfect way to start off their last summer before college. In a heartbeat, everything goes horribly wrong. When Jenna gets a chance to meet the author and Amelia doesn’t, the two have a blowout fight like they’ve never experienced. And before Amelia has a chance to mend things, Jenna is killed in a freak car accident. Grief-stricken, and without her best friend to guide her, Amelia questions everything she had planned for the future. When a mysterious, rare edition of the Orman Chronicles arrives, Amelia is convinced that it somehow came from Jenna. Tracking the book to an obscure but enchanting bookstore in Michigan, Amelia is shocked to find herself face-to-face with the enigmatic and handsome N. E. Endsley himself, the reason for Amelia’s and Jenna’s fight and perhaps the clue to what Jenna wanted to tell her all along. Ashley Schumacher's devastating and beautiful debut, Amelia Unabridged, is about finding hope and strength within yourself, and maybe, just maybe, falling in love while you do it.

Download or read book Granite Mountain written by Brendan McDonough and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. A "unique and bracing" (Booklist) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots" -- firefighters trained specifically to battle wildfires. Brendan McDonough was on the verge of becoming a hopeless, inveterate heroin addict when he, for the sake of his young daughter, decided to turn his life around. He enlisted in the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a team of elite firefighters based in Prescott, Arizona. Their leader, Eric Marsh, was in a desperate crunch after four hotshots left the unit, and perhaps seeing a glimmer of promise in the skinny would-be recruit, he took a chance on the unlikely McDonough, and the chance paid off. Despite the crew's skepticism, and thanks in large part to Marsh's firm but loving encouragement, McDonough unlocked a latent drive and dedication, going on to successfully battle a number of blazes and eventually win the confidence of the men he came to call his brothers. Then, on June 30, 2013, while McDonough -- "Donut" as he'd been dubbed by his team--served as lookout, they confronted a freak, 3,000-degree inferno in nearby Yarnell, Arizona. The relentless firestorm ultimately trapped his hotshot brothers, tragically killing all 19 of them within minutes. Nationwide, it was the greatest loss of firefighter lives since the 9/11 attacks. Granite Mountain is a gripping memoir that traces McDonough's story of finding his way out of the dead end of drugs, finding his purpose among the Granite Mountain Hotshots, and the minute-by-minute account of the fateful day he lost the very men who had saved him. A harrowing and redemptive tale of resilience in the face of tragedy, Granite Mountain is also a powerful reminder of the heroism of the people who put themselves in harm's way to protect us every day.

Download or read book New Illustrated Edition of Dr Webster s Unabridged Dictionary of All the Words in the English Language written by Noah Webster and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 1592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Seven Pillars of Wisdom Unabridged Edition written by T. E. Lawrence and published by David De Angelis. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) a mythomaniac secret agent with a gift for letters, or a warlord and inspired inventor of guerrilla warfare? Was his transformation into a Bedouin anything more than a travesty? What about his homosexuality? The myth of Lawrence of Arabia stems from his extraordinary life and personality. But it would be nothing without this fascinating autobiography, a blend of adventure story, political analysis and philosophical reflection, which stands as a landmark of twentieth-century English prose.

Download or read book War and the Future The original unabridged edition written by H. G. Wells and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War and the Future (1917) is a work of war propaganda by H.G. Wells that was published in America under the title Italy, France, and Britain at War. Wells would have preferred the title The War of Ideas, but his publisher overruled him. Except for the opening piece, its chapters were published as articles in the press. Table of contents: The Passing of the Effigy The War in Italy (August 1916) Chapter I. The Isonzo Front Chapter II. The Mountain War Chapter III. Behind the Front The Western War (September 1916) Chapter I. Ruins Chapter II. The Grades of War Chapter III. The War Landscape Chapter IV. New Arms for Old Ones Chapter V. Tanks How People Think About the War Chapter I. Do They Really Think at All? Chapter II. The Yielding Pacifist and the Conscientious Objector Chapter III. The Religious Revival Chapter IV. The Riddle of the British Chapter V. The Social Changes in Progress Chapter VI. The Ending of the War.

Download or read book The War That Will End War The original unabridged edition written by H. G. Wells and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "The War That Will End War (The original unabridged edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This ebook, first published by Frank & Cecil Palmer in 1914, is a pamphlet addressing the anti-war and pacifist elements in Britain entitled "The War That Will End War." Its title became proverbial almost instantly and is used to refer to the First World War even today. Table of contents : Chapter I. Why Britain Went to War Chapter II. The Sword of Peace Chapter III. Hands Off the People's Food Chapter IV. Concerning Mr. Maximilian Craft Chapter V. The Most Necessary Measures in the World Chapter VI. The Need of a New Map of Europe Chapter VII. The Opportunity of Liberalism Chapter VIII. The Liberal Fear of Russia Chapter IX. An Appeal to the American People Chapter X. Common Sense and the Balkan States Chapter XI. The War of the Mind Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 – 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells was now considered to be one of the world's most important political thinkers and during the 1920s and 30s he was in great demand as a contributor to newspapers and journals.

Download or read book The Art Of Public Speaking Unabridged written by Dale Carnegie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dale Carnegie's "The Art Of Public Speaking (Unabridged)" is a timeless classic that delves into the fundamentals of effective public speaking. With a focus on practical techniques and real-life examples, this book offers valuable insights on how to captivate an audience and deliver impactful speeches. Carnegie's engaging writing style and clear instructions make this book a must-read for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. Written in the early 20th century, this book still resonates with readers today due to its universal principles that are applicable in various contexts. With Carnegie's emphasis on confidence, preparation, and connecting with the audience, readers are sure to find valuable advice that will help them become better communicators. Dale Carnegie, a renowned author and self-improvement guru, drew from his own experiences and research to create this definitive guide on public speaking. His expertise in human relations and communication shines through in every chapter, offering readers a wealth of practical wisdom that can be applied in both personal and professional settings. I highly recommend "The Art Of Public Speaking (Unabridged)" to anyone looking to enhance their public speaking skills and make a lasting impact on their audience.

Download or read book No Man s Land Unabridged written by H. C. McNeile / Sapper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2015-12-23 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "No Man's Land (Unabridged)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Herman Cyril McNeile (1888-1937) commonly known as H. C. McNeile or Sapper, was a British soldier and author. Drawing on his experiences in the trenches during the First World War, he started writing short stories and getting them published in the Daily Mail. McNeile's stories are either directly about the war, or contain people whose lives have been shaped by it. His war stories were considered by contemporary audiences as anti-sentimental, realistic depictions of the trenches, and as a "celebration of the qualities of the Old Contemptibles". Extract: "It was from the top of the Rock that they watched their evil-smelling boat depart, to plug on northward up the home trail, unperturbed by naval battles or rumours thereof. And it was from the top of the Rock they first saw the smoke of the P. and O., outward bound, on which they were destined to complete the journey. Below lay the bay, dotted with German and Austrian ships caught on the high seas at the outbreak of war; a destroyer was going half-speed towards the Atlantic; a cruiser lay in dock, her funnels smoking placidly. "So long." The gunner subaltern waved a weary hand from his point of vantage, where he was inspecting life with a telescope. "There's your barge, but she won't leave till to-morrow. If this goes on for much longer, my nerves will give way under the strain. The excitement is too great."

Download or read book Venus Equilateral Sci Fi Series written by George O. Smith and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Venus Equilateral is a series of science fiction short stories concerning the Venus Equilateral Relay Station, an interplanetary communications hub located at the L4 Lagrangian point of the Sun-Venus system. Venus Equilateral is a space station three miles long and one mile in diameter that serves as a communications relay between Venus, Earth, and Mars whenever interference from the Sun prevents line-of-sight communication between them. Venus Equilateral was formed out of a nickel-iron asteroid that was moved into Venus' L4 point. At the time the stories take place, the asteroid has been completely reworked, resulting in a burnished steel cylinder with a large docking port at one end and a bank of communications dishes at the other. Most of the stories feature Dr. Donald A. Channing, Director of Communications at Venus Equilateral; Walter Franks, Beam Control Engineer; and Arden Westland, Channing's secretary turned fiancée turned wife. The typical plot of a Venus Equilateral story consists of the station's engineers inventing new devices that allow them to solve the story problem. Table of Contents: QRM—Interplanetary Calling the Empress Recoil Off the Beam The Long Way Beam Pirate Firing Line Special Delivery Pandora's Millions Mad Holiday

Download or read book The Art of Public Speaking The Unabridged Classic by Carnegie Esenwein written by Dale Carnegie and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to public speaking by the master of the art, Dale Carnegie. It contains a wealth of information on the voice, delivery, distinctness and much more. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone interested in the skills of public speaking. Dale Breckenridge Carnegie was an American writer, lecturer, and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Born into poverty on a farm in Missouri, he was the author of How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936), a massive bestseller that remains popular today. He also wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948), Lincoln the Unknown (1932), and several other books. One of the core ideas in his books is that it is possible to change other peoples' behavior by changing one's behavior toward them.