Download or read book Martin LaCasse written by Martin La Casse and published by Prestoart. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retrospective of fine art created by tattoo artist and painter Martin LaCasse.
Download or read book Devils Black Sheep written by S. F. Silver and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overnight the world had changed. U.S. currency failed and lawlessness ruled. A small group of people turned to the historical rules of pyracy to survive. They found others in the Rocky Mountains and soon became a strong crew that cared for one another. Their leader was their Captain, and like many before her, she was capable of both great and terrible things.
Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book One Percenter written by Dave Nichols and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2010-05-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the editor-in-chief of Easyriders magazine, One Percenter presents an unprecedented social analysis of American outlaw biker culture. A longtime biker and self-proclaimed nonconformist, Dave Nichols is not a subtle man. “Bikers are the last wolves in a land of sheep,” he affirms—but the motivations of today’s biking culture stretch far back into the annals of human history. One Percenter: The Legend of the Outlaw Biker illuminates the origins of rebel mentality, which began far outside of cycling: with groups from the Mongols and Huns to the Vikings, from pirates to the gunslingers of the Old West. In his signature no-nonsense style, Nichols traces his own defiant mindset from ancient times all the way into the modern era, where this one-percenter perspective is best embodied by outlaw bikers. As biographical as it is insightful, One Percenter also touches on the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle, gives a brief history of Easyriders magazine, and unapologetically criticizes the U.S. media for what Nichols views as a biased, unfairly negative portrayal of motorcycle clubs. Complete with an exclusive collection of photographs taken by Kim Peterson, editor of In The Wind magazine, this book offers a fascinating and analytical discussion of the rebel ethos that has become a staple of American popular culture.
Download or read book The Pirate Primer written by George Choundas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-15 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebbry-blastin'-theng ye needs must know-oo to lay tongue liker aargh-thentic pirate, by the devil's twisted tail. Take a tour through the world of piracy with the only authoritative work on the pirate language. A comprehensive course in pirate vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax, The Pirate Primer contains three centuries of distinctive terms and usages uttered by (and attributed to) pirates in film, TV, literature, and history. Discover more than 100 pages of threats, curses, oaths, insults, and epithets; 31 types of pirate drink; 60 different pirate terms for ''woman''; 67 kinds of pirate torture and punishment; 44 distinct definitions of ''aargh''; and more. Each entry in the Primer is accompanied by an excerpt, so you can see the words and phrases used in proper context by actual pirates. And each linguistic concept is introduced by a related anecdote or narrative account, so you can live the language while you learn it. Whether you're simply fascinated by the culture of the Brethren of the Coast or you fancy yourself a modern-day corsair, The Pirate Primer is your guide to authentic pirate speak. Should you ever stare down Davy Jones and he demands proof that you're one who flies no flag, despair not. You'll be able to talk the talk, and no mistake.
Download or read book The Enlightened Leader written by Peter ten Hoopen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the stunning public cases of leadership gone awry, the search is on for a type of leadership that incorporates human values in an otherwise exploitative business world. In this book, the authors take the scalpel and address deeply ingrained nefarious management theory, and show the way to healing, opening fresh fields of ambition, new degrees of passion, and creativity. A synthesis of the best Western thinking and Eastern wisdom teachings, the book introduces "The Chakras of Leadership," a model of leadership that differentiates seven levels of human energy use.
Download or read book Disney Pirates of the Caribbean written by Richard Platt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allowing you to discover what Captain Jack Sparrow and his unlikely allies are up to, this guide contains movie stills and images of characters, such as Captain Jack, Captain Barbossa and the tribe of ravenous cannibals.
Download or read book Power Grab written by Paasha Mahdavi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For rulers whose territories are blessed with extractive resources - such as petroleum, metals, and minerals that will power the clean energy transition - converting natural wealth into fiscal wealth is key. Squandering the opportunity to secure these revenues will guarantee short tenures, while capitalizing on windfalls and managing the resulting wealth will fortify the foundations of enduring rule. This book argues that leaders nationalize extractive resources to extend the duration of their power. By taking control of the means of production and establishing state-owned enterprises, leaders capture revenues that might otherwise flow to private firms, and use this increased capital to secure political support. Using a combination of case studies and cross-national statistical analysis with novel techniques, Mahdavi sketches the contours of a crucial political gamble: nationalize and reap immediate gains while risking future prosperity, or maintain private operations, thereby passing on revenue windfalls but securing long-term fiscal streams.
Download or read book Blank Sheet written by Eric Dilworth and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of deaths occur publicly. Provided the nature of a public setting and multitude of witnesses, the investigation becomes a federal matter. Two diametrically opposed special agents, Kyle Frazier and Norman Wiley, draw the unlucky straw for this case. They quickly find out that the case is not a slam dunk because aside from the witnesses, there is one random piece of cryptic evidence that links the deaths together-a small blank sheet of paper. Regardless of all the resources awarded the federal government, the case's difficulty becomes secondary to the deep-rooted tension between the two agents. Secrets from the past can shape a person's future. The problem is, their secrets, unbeknownst to them, can shape the outcome of this case.
Download or read book Pirates written by Helen Hollick and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history behind everyone's favourite villain
Download or read book The Book of Pirates written by Jamaica Rose and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.
Download or read book Leaving Neverland written by Daniel Prokop and published by Leaving Neverland. This book was released on 2010 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mankind has become Pankind as never growing up today seems more the norm than the exception. In our desperate attempt to try to stay young forever we have achieved eternal childishness, rather than eternal youth. A delightful skewering of perpetual boys in positions of power, a much needed call to leave Neverland and the solution of contemporary Rites of Passage as a way out. A clever, funny and thought provoking read.
Download or read book How to Do Nothing written by Jenny Odell and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** A New York Times Bestseller ** NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY: Time • The New Yorker • NPR • GQ • Elle • Vulture • Fortune • Boing Boing • The Irish Times • The New York Public Library • The Brooklyn Public Library "A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto."—Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review One of President Barack Obama's "Favorite Books of 2019" Porchlight's Personal Development & Human Behavior Book of the Year In a world where addictive technology is designed to buy and sell our attention, and our value is determined by our 24/7 data productivity, it can seem impossible to escape. But in this inspiring field guide to dropping out of the attention economy, artist and critic Jenny Odell shows us how we can still win back our lives. Odell sees our attention as the most precious—and overdrawn—resource we have. And we must actively and continuously choose how we use it. We might not spend it on things that capitalism has deemed important … but once we can start paying a new kind of attention, she writes, we can undertake bolder forms of political action, reimagine humankind’s role in the environment, and arrive at more meaningful understandings of happiness and progress. Far from the simple anti-technology screed, or the back-to-nature meditation we read so often, How to do Nothing is an action plan for thinking outside of capitalist narratives of efficiency and techno-determinism. Provocative, timely, and utterly persuasive, this book will change how you see your place in our world.
Download or read book Get WalletWise written by Ken Remsen and published by WalletWIse, LLC. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking future bestseller is a comprehensive personal money management book that provides you a straightforward plan for improving your money habits and money mindset. Get WalletWise will teach you: · How to create a living budget and determine your net worth. · How to pay off your credit card debt and teach your college student how to avoid student loan debt. · Learn how to find a safe and profitable side hustle to increase your income. · Learn how to spend less than you earn and how to save the rest. · How to buy a house and negotiate the best price on a car. · How to avoid predatory lending practices that try to pick your pocket and learn how to avoid self-destructive behaviors that destroy finances. · Plan for your retirement and learn how to reduce your insurance expense. · Access downloadable resources to help you create your budget and track your expenses. Learn positive money habits so you can successfully get your money right!
Download or read book OXY written by Andrew Spencer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the trials and triumphs of those fighting the war on drugs Set in a futuristic nationalist state, its 1984 meets Trainspotting.
Download or read book Psychoanalysis and the Unrepresentable written by Agnieszka Piotrowska and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychoanalysis and the Unrepresentable opens a space for meaningful debate about translating psychoanalytic concepts from the work of clinicians to that of academics and back again. Focusing on the idea of the unrepresentable, this collection of essays by psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, counsellors, artists and film and literary scholars attempts to think through those things that are impossible to be thought through completely. Offering a unique insight into areas like trauma studies, where it is difficult – if not impossible – to express one’s feelings, the collection draws from psychoanalysis in its broadest sense and acts as a gesture against the fixed and the frozen. Psychoanalysis and the Unrepresentable is presented in six parts: Approaching Trauma, Sense and Gesture, Impossible Poetics, Without Words, Wounds and Suture and Auto/Fiction. The chapters therein address topics including touch and speech, adoption, the other and grief, and examine films including Gus Van Sant’s Milk and Michael Haneke’s Amour. As a whole, the book brings to the fore those things which are difficult to speak about, but which must be spoken about. The discussion in this book will be key reading for psychoanalysts, including those in training, psychotherapists and psychotherapeutically-engaged scholars, academics and students of culture studies, psychosocial studies, applied philosophy and film studies, filmmakers and artists.
Download or read book The Handbook of Gender Sex and Media written by Karen Ross and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Gender, Sex and Media offers original insights into the complex set of relations which exist between gender, sex, sexualities and the media, and in doing so, showcases new research at the forefront of media and communication practice and theory. Brings together a collection of new, cutting-edge research exploring a number of different facets of the broad relationship between gender and media Moves beyond associating gender with man/woman and instead considers the relationship between the construction of gender norms, biological sex and the mediation of sex and sexuality Offers genuinely new insights into the complicated and complex set of relations which exist between gender, sex, sexualities and the media Essay topics range from the continuing sexism of TV advertising to ways in which the internet is facilitating the (re)invention of our sexual selves.
