Download or read book META BLACKWING written by and published by Heather Choate. This book was released on with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Perfection of the Paper Clip written by James Ward and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the way you look at office supplies forever with this wonderfully enlightening and quirky exploration of the fascinating backstories of everyday objects, such as the humble and perfectly designed paper clip and the utilitarian, irreplaceable pencil. How many of humanity’s brightest ideas started out on a scrap of paper or in the margins of a notebook? In a delightfully witty and fresh voice, James Ward—cofounder of the Boring Conference and collector of the arcane—explores the secret histories of deskbound supplies, from pencils to fluorescent ink, and the gleaming reams of white paper we all take for granted, encouraging a deeper appreciation and fascination for the things that surround us each day. In the spirit of The Evolution of Useful Things and A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ward transforms the mundane into remarkable stories of invention, discovery, and even awe. The Perfection of the Paper Clip is “a hugely entertaining experience for the reader…this engaging book is an absolute must” (Booklist).
Download or read book Black Wing written by David Campiche and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Above the precipice, a lone eagle circled. Two, three, four times, it floated across a half-dozen spots of living flesh, six men ascending painfully up the cliff face, praying for wings like his. Deep in the winter of 1896, Dan Skinner and his younger brother, André, flee into the icy, windswept mountains of British Columbia, barely ahead of a contingent of Mounties and their Tsimshian tracker, Tom LaCross, once a friend and mentor to Dan. In the brutal, relentless cat and mouse chase that ensues, some of these men will fall, but for the survivors a collision of cultures awaits far ahead in the wilderness. As history painfully unwinds at a dire time for the Native Peoples, and environmental disaster follows the destruction of their way of life, Black Wing introduces a cast of unforgettable characters: two friends torn apart by racial hatred, a Native shaman with formidable power, a wife determined to reunite with her lost husband, a band of Native people fighting to preserve their ways...and generations later, a descendant who takes on the quest for ecological balance. In gorgeous, sensory, lyrical prose, author David Campiche has filtered his meticulous research on First Nations history and traditions into a nail-biting thriller that pulses with grief and rage at all that’s been lost. Black Wing is a banquet for the senses, a symphony for the emotions, an elegy for what’s gone, and a clarion call for what needs to be done.
Download or read book Black Wing of Mars written by John Russell Fearn and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Harborn and his wife Eva, the first space explorers to visit Mars, discover an almost dead world of endless deserts. Lifeless, that is, except for a few curious Martian moths, paradoxically existing in the absence of vegetation and water. Two of the living moths are brought back to Earth, along with samples of rocks, sand, and atmosphere. But once back on Earth, the two moths, male and female, escape from captivity, and begin breeding at a prodigious rate. The alien grubs are capable of eating almost anything, and soon the world is imperilled by a horrifying destructive plague of the Martian moths...
Download or read book Contemporary Collecting written by Kevin M. Moist and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the importance of collections has been evident in the sciences and humanities for several centuries, the social and cultural significance of collecting practices is now receiving serious attention as well. As reflected in programs like Antiques Roadshow and American Pickers, and websites such as eBay, collecting has had a consistent and growing presence in popular culture. In tandem with popular collecting, institutions are responding to changes in the collecting environment, as library catalogs go online and museums use new technologies to help generate attendance for their exhibits. In Contemporary Collecting: Objects, Practices, and the Fate of Things, Kevin M. Moist and David Banash have assembled several essays that examine collecting practices on both a personal and professional level. These essays situate collectors and collections in a contemporary context and also show how our changing world finds new meaning in the legacy of older collections. Arranged by such themes as “Collecting in a Virtual World,” “Changing Relationships with Things,” “Collecting and Identity—Personal and Political,” and “Collecting Practices and Cultural Hierarchies,” these essays help illuminate the role of objects in our lives. Covering a breadth of interdisciplinary perspectives and subjects—from PEZ candy dispensers and trading cards to sports memorabilia and music—Contemporary Collecting will be of interest to scholars of cultural studies, anthropology, popular culture studies, sociology, art history, and more.
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Download or read book Romantic Medical Saint in the City written by Xiao Ya and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 841 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wang Yunjie accidentally knew the director's secrets while he was revengeed by the director. However, he got blessed by misfortune and got a magic bracelet unexpectedly. This bracelet helped him to be the best doctor and any incurable diseases could be easily cured by him. His status rose so rapidly that those who used to underestimate him now had to start humble. His life was totally changed.☆About the Author☆Xiao Ya, an online novelist. She is good at writing urban novels especially about doctor. Her work Romantic Medical Saint in the City is developed in the profession of doctors, with her fluent writing telling the story of an intern doctor changing his life.
Download or read book Reevesbane written by K. Vale Nagle and published by STET Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-04-30 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They stole her mate, so she stole the night. Ninox. Pride leader. Murderer. Vanguard. Mother. When the Ashen Weald captured Cherine, they made a grave mistake. In the months since the bog expedition, bodies have begun appearing in the night. Is this the owl gryphon’s vengeance? Or is something more sinister haunting the night? As Cherine’s trial approaches, Ninox’s allies and enemies alike attempt to hunt her down before she goes too far. Reevesbane is an epic creature fantasy full of vengeful owl gryphons, deadly assassins, sinister scholars, and Zeph Reevesbane. Pick it up today to protect yourself from owl gryphons!
Download or read book Horizon written by Fran Wilde and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A winged society faces the threat of ultimate extinction in the thrilling finale to Fran Wilde's Bone Universe fantasy series Kirkus Reviews' 27 Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Books to Read in September Unbound Worlds' Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Books of September 2017 "One of the most fun, imaginative fantasy novels...I'm already anxiously awaiting her next book." —Book Riot on Updraft "That rare bird, the follow-up to a highly praised first novel that doesn't just equal its predecessor's accomplishments, but exceeds them." —Locus on Cloudbound A City of living bone towers crumbles to the ground and danger abounds. Kirit Densira has lost everything she loved the most—her mother, her home, and the skies above. Nat Brokenwings—once Kirit's brother long before the rebellion tore them apart—is still trying to save his family in the face of catastrophe. They will need to band together once more to ensure not just their own survival, but that of their entire community. Bone Universe 1) Updraft 2) Cloudbound 3) Horizon At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Hot Wheels Variations written by Michael Zarnock and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep a Close Eye on the Details A variation between two similar cars, whether it's a different color enamel, a different wheel, interior, base, or window can mean the difference between a car worth $1 and one worth $100. Covering 1989-2008, Hot Wheels Variations - The Ultimate Guide, 4th Edition is the largest and most comprehensive identification and price guide to variations with more than 5,500 cars listed. Collector-friendly features include: • Cars listed chronologically in release order from 1989-2002 and numerically from 2003-2008 • 3,100 identification photos arranged in numerical order, making it easy to identify vehicles whether loose or in a pack • Handy checklist making it easy for you to keep track of your growing collection Don't guess - know for sure! With Hot Wheels Variations - The Ultimate Guide, learn to spot the important differences and add value to your personal collection. Let the search begin!
Download or read book Gryphon Insurrection Boxed Set Two Reevesbane The Ruins of Crestfall and The Crackling Sea written by K. Vale Nagle and published by STET Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 1341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They stole her mate, so she stole the night. Ninox. Pride leader. Murderer. Vanguard. Mother. When the Ashen Weald captured Cherine, they made a grave mistake. In the months since the bog expedition, bodies have begun appearing in the night. Is this the owl gryphon’s vengeance? Or is something more sinister haunting the night? As Cherine’s trial approaches, Ninox’s allies and enemies alike attempt to hunt her down before she goes too far. An epic creature fantasy full of vengeful owl gryphons, deadly assassins, sinister scholars, and Zeph Reevesbane. Pick it up today to protect yourself from owl gryphons! Includes new interior art pieces and three complete gryphon novels: Reevesbane (#4), The Ruins of Crestfall (#5), and The Crackling Sea (#6).
Download or read book Metal Angel written by Nancy Springer and published by Roc. This book was released on 1994 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hip contemporary fable of love, music, and magic. A rock star with wings has hit the pop music charts. The world blithely believes it's a rock-and-roll gimmick, but a few know that Volos is a real honest-to-god angel. Deadly complications arise as dark forces set out to clip Volos's wings.
Download or read book Of Storms and Stardust written by E.V. Everest and published by Golden Bird Press. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 2319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 2,000 pages of romantasy! In the heart of the storm, love shines its brightest. Of Storms and Stardust is a collection of over 30 enchanting fantasy romance short stories and novellas, where beloved tropes ignite the imagination—engagement balls, enemies turned lovers, slow-burn romances, and destined fates. From forbidden love and second chances to cozy fairy tale retellings and trials of destiny, each tale offers a spark of hope and heart. 100% of proceeds will support those impacted by Hurricane Helene, reminding us that even in the fiercest storms, love and community can weather anything.
Download or read book Horizon Zero Dawn Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking place one-thousand years in the future, colossal machines have overrun and dominated the land, forcing humans to regress to tribal societies who have to survive off the land. Where did these behemoths come from? With a love for technology, it is up to Aloy, an outcast of her Nora tribe, to uncover the mysteries of her world. Take to the open world to explore, fight the metal monstrosities and learn all about the wonderful world of Horizon: Zero Dawn. This guide includes: - A detailed understanding of the basic mechanics, including exploring, gathering, fighting and crafting. - Completion of every single side mission and errand in the game. - Collectibles and locations section updated (Banuk Figures, Vantage Points, Bandit Camps etc). Also in the guide:. - A thorough walkthrough of the main story missions. - A complete walkthrough of every single side mission in the game. - Strategies on how to defeat each of the enemies. - A full trophy guide. Updated June 2018: - Full Frozen Wilds DLC guide.
Download or read book Starling written by K. Vale Nagle and published by STET Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost eyrie ruins, a horde of rabid starlings, and a sinister discovery at a lost dig site. Tresh is an aquatic gryphon on a mission. She watched her home burn and the last of her family disappear into the bog. Now she’ll do anything to join an elite rescue team searching for survivors. A rescue team led by the same gryphon who killed her nieces and nephews. An owl that blinks. A medicine gryphon with a mane. A goofy guardsman. When new allies and old foes join forces to delve into the secrets of the bog, will they find their missing loved ones, or is something more sinister than starlings lurking in the abandoned eyrie ruins? Starling is a full-length creature fantasy novel with gryphons, monsters, terrible secrets, and Blinky the Owl Gryphon. Buy it now!
Download or read book Smart Retail written by Richard Hammond and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quantum Frontier written by Stephen Drake and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-09-14 with total page 965 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three science fiction series starters by R.S. Penney, Stephen Drake and Johan M. Dahlgren, now in one volume! Desa Kincaid - Bounty Hunter (Desa Kincaid Book 1): Desa Kincaid has spent the last ten years in pursuit of a man whose experiments have killed over a dozen people. Blessed with the power to transform ordinary objects into devastating weapons, she journeys through trading ports, backwater towns, forests, deserts and the haunted remains of a dead city. But can she stop her enemy before he unleashes something terrible on the world? Blackwing (Blackwing Saga Book 1): Socrates Blackwing - wizard, warrior, bounty hunter - has fallen into disfavor with his grandfather, The General. It's the year 2070, and Socrates is stationed in Tacoma, PC-Washington. His mission is to investigate the people living in this Plane of Reality, and locate the ne'er-do-wells from his own Known Seven Planes that may have crossed over to wreak havoc. But is his magic stronger than the technology of 2070, and what will he do when confronted with one of his own kind? Under A Dark Sky (Worldburner Book 1): On rebel planet Elysium, a man is executed on live video streamed by religious extremists. Nothing terribly original so far for Elysium. Only this time, the man doesn't die. When security expert Asher Perez is sent to find him, dark secrets about the rebel colony are exposed. Something dark is stirring in the shadows. Something that has been watching humanity since the dawn of history.
