Download or read book Definitely Maybe written by Arkady Strugatsky and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its first-ever unexpurgated edition, a sci-fi landmark that's a comic and suspenseful tour-de-force, and puts distraction in a whole new light: It's not you, it's the universe! Boris and Arkady Strugatsky were the greatest science fiction writers of the Soviet era: their books were intellectually provocative and riotously funny, full of boldly imagined scenarios and veiled—but clear—social criticism. Which may be why Definitely Maybe has never before been available in an uncensored edition, let alone in English. It tells the story of astrophysicist Dmitri Malianov, who has sent his wife and son off to her mother’s house in Odessa so that he can work, free from distractions, on the project he’s sure will win him the Nobel Prize. But he’d have an easier time making progress if he wasn’t being interrupted all the time: First, it’s the unexpected delivery of a crate of vodka and caviar. Then a beautiful young woman in an unnervingly short skirt shows up at his door. Then several of his friends—also scientists—drop by, saying they all felt they were on the verge of a major discovery when they got . . . distracted . . . Is there an ominous force that doesn’t want knowledge to progress? Or could it be something more . . . natural? In this nail-bitingly suspenseful book, the Strugatsky brothers bravely and brilliantly question authority: an authority that starts with crates of vodka, but has lightning bolts in store for humans who refuse to be cowed.

Download or read book Oasis Definitely Maybe written by Alex Niven and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oasis's incendiary 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe managed to summarize almost the entire history of post-fifties guitar music from Chuck Berry to My Bloody Valentine in a way that seemed effortless. But this remarkable album was also a social document that came closer to narrating the collective hopes and dreams of a people than any other record of the last quarter century. In a Britain that had just undergone the most damaging period of social upheaval in a century under the Thatcher government, Noel Gallagher ventriloquized slogans of burning communitarian optimism through the mouth of his brother Liam and the playing of the other Oasis 'everymen': Paul McGuigan, Paul Arthurs and Tony McCarroll. On Definitely Maybe, Oasis communicated a timeworn message of idealism and hope against the odds, but one that had special resonance in a society where the widening gap between high and low demanded a newly superhuman kind of leaping. Alex Niven charts the astonishing rise of Oasis in the mid 1990s and celebrates the life-affirming, communal force of songs such as “Live Forever,” “Supersonic,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” In doing so, he seeks to reposition Oasis in relation to their Britpop peers and explore one of the most controversial pop-cultural narratives of the last thirty years.

Download or read book Definitely Maybe in Love written by Ophelia London and published by Entangled: Embrace. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Definitely, Maybe in Love is a modern take on Pride and Prejudice that proves true love is worth risking a little pride. Spring Honeycutt wants two things: to ace her thesis and save the environment. Easy, right? Uh. No. When her professor suggests with a few changes the thesis could be published, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen. Except––that means forming a partnership with the very hot, very privileged, very conceited Henry Knightly. He’s her polar opposite and pushes all her buttons. When she finds there's more to Henry than his old money and argyle sweaters...it’s hard not to like him––a lot. Suddenly, choosing between what she wants and needs puts Spring at odds with everything she believes in.

Download or read book Oasis Definitely Maybe written by Alex Niven and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oasis's incendiary 1994 debut album Definitely Maybe managed to summarize almost the entire history of post-fifties guitar music from Chuck Berry to My Bloody Valentine in a way that seemed effortless. But this remarkable album was also a social document that came closer to narrating the collective hopes and dreams of a people than any other record of the last quarter century. In a Britain that had just undergone the most damaging period of social upheaval in a century under the Thatcher government, Noel Gallagher ventriloquized slogans of burning communitarian optimism through the mouth of his brother Liam and the playing of the other Oasis 'everymen': Paul McGuigan, Paul Arthurs and Tony McCarroll. On Definitely Maybe, Oasis communicated a timeworn message of idealism and hope against the odds, but one that had special resonance in a society where the widening gap between high and low demanded a newly superhuman kind of leaping. Alex Niven charts the astonishing rise of Oasis in the mid 1990s and celebrates the life-affirming, communal force of songs such as “Live Forever,” “Supersonic,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” In doing so, he seeks to reposition Oasis in relation to their Britpop peers and explore one of the most controversial pop-cultural narratives of the last thirty years.

Download or read book Someday Maybe written by Ophelia London and published by Entangled: Embrace. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel Daughtry has a ten-year plan that leaves no room for mistakes. Or not-so-serious boys—including Oliver Wentworth, the freshman boyfriend she's never forgotten. Now she's back in San Francisco with an awesome-slash-scary new job. Unfortunately, The Plan doesn't cover things like meeting her best friend's new "secret" guy...Oliver. Fortunately, no one knows that Rachel and Oliver were ever together, and endless bikini wax torture couldn't make Rachel hurt her friend. But it's killing Rachel. She's not over him. Not even a little. And as her ten-year plan crumbles around her, Rachel realizes that maybe—just maybe—Oliver feels the same way. Now Rachel is on the verge of losing all control. And her best friend. And the love of her life... Someday Maybe is a modern take on Jane Austen's Persuasion that proves a second chance at true love is always worth the risk.

Download or read book Maybe Someday written by Colleen Hoover and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sydney, a 22-year-old college student, must decide what to do next, especially when she becomes captivated by her mysterious neighbor Ridge.

Download or read book Product Focused Software Process Improvement written by Pekka Abrahamsson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 769 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2016, held in Trondheim, Norway, in November 2016. The 24 revised full papers presented together with 21 short papers, 1 keynote, 3 invited papers, 5 workshop papers. 2 doctoral symposium papers, and 6 tutorials were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Early Phases in Software Engineering; Organizational Models; Architecture; Methods and Tools; Verification and Validation; Process Improvement; Speed and Agility in System Engineering; Requirements and Quality; Process and Repository Mining; Business Value and Benefits; Emerging Research Topics; and Future of Computing.

Download or read book Definitely Maybe Probably Not written by James Toner and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up on the rough streets of Castlemilk, James Toner found himself drawn to the worlds of drugs and crime. But from an early age, alcohol was the drug that had its claws firmly into the young Glaswegian. And it was alcohol that led to his frequent brushes with the law. Rising from petty crime to being a bag man for various dealers, James operated on the fringes of society, riding the Ecstasy wave of the late 1980s into cocaine addiction in the 1990s. But two events would change his life forever. The first was his brother's brutal murder in 2004 which shattered the newly found life of normality he had worked so hard for. The second took place when trying to escape the stress and aftermath of that murder. Leaving Glasgow and all its problems behind, he fled to his beloved Goa, a destination he had been visiting for many years. There, when carrying out what should have been an everyday pickup of hashish for him and some friends, he found himself set up by the local police and his supplier. What followed was eleven months on remand in the hell of Indian prisons, then a 3-year period of limbo as he found himself trapped in the maze of the corrupt and complicated Indian legal system.At times tragic, at others humorous, this is the true story of one man's journey through life and all the hurdles he faced. More importantly, it's a story of realisation and recovery, one that can inspire anyonewho has battled drink or drug addiction.

Download or read book These Principles Can Save Your Marriage written by Indrajeet Nayak and published by Indrajeet Nayak. This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformative power of love, communication, and commitment with "These Principles Can Save Your Marriage" by Indrajeet Nayak. If you're searching for a book that will provide invaluable guidance and support to strengthen your marital bond, this is the ultimate relationship resource you've been waiting for. Within the pages of this extraordinary book, Nayak shares a wealth of practical wisdom and insightful principles that have the power to save and revitalize your marriage. Drawing from his extensive experience in the field of family and relationship dynamics, Nayak offers a roadmap to navigate the challenges that couples face, providing practical advice, effective strategies, and heartfelt encouragement. "These Principles Can Save Your Marriage" goes beyond surface-level tips and tricks; it delves into the core principles that form the foundation of a strong and lasting relationship. Nayak's compassionate and relatable writing style will resonate with both men and women, providing guidance and support for couples at all stages of their journey. As one of the best marriage relationship books available, this book offers a comprehensive approach to addressing common issues faced by couples. Whether you're a newly married couple seeking guidance, or a long-term partnership in need of rekindling, Nayak's insights will inspire you to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and nurture a deep and meaningful bond. This book isn't just for couples in crisis; it's a valuable resource for any couple who wants to take their relationship to new heights. Nayak's profound understanding of the complexities of marriage, combined with his practical advice, will help you overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts, and cultivate a love that stands the test of time. Don't let the challenges of married life overwhelm you. Order your copy of "These Principles Can Save Your Marriage" today and let Indrajeet Nayak be your guide to creating a loving, fulfilling, and harmonious partnership. This is the best relationship advice book you'll ever read, and it has the power to transform your marriage into a source of joy, growth, and lasting happiness. Let these principles be the cornerstone of your thriving relationship.

Download or read book Liber Memorialis Petar ar evi written by Petar Sarcevic and published by sellier. european law publ.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vast collection of scholarly writings examines a wide range of legal topics, including for example: European Private International Law of Obligations and Internal Market Legislation: A Matter of Coordination -- Balancing Sovereignty and Party Autonomy in Private International Law -- Parenthood for Same-Sex Couples: Challenges of Private International Law from a Scandinavian Perspective -- The Use of Unpublished Opinions on Relocation Law by the California Courts of Appeal: Hiding the Evidence? -- Spousal Support after Divorce under American Family Law: An Attempt to Contribute to the Alimony Debate -- Working with Children: The Balance between the Protection of Children and the Right to Work with Children -- Changing Parenthood after Divorce -- The Contribution of the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules to International Commercial Arbitration -- Universalism and Tradition: The Use of Non-binding Principles in International Commercial Law -- Problems in the Implementation of WTO Law in the People's Republic of China -- Notes on the Pellegrini Judgment of the European Court of Human Rights -- Professional Traditions: The Reciprocating Ethics of Jurist and Judge

Download or read book SPIN written by and published by . This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

Download or read book Definitely Maybe written by Caroline Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Epiphanies Insights for Everyday Life written by Tiffany N. Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-03-20 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epiphany is a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple or commonplace occurrence. What greater epiphany than to see the hand and power of God present in our everyday lives and situations? Epiphanies: Insights for Everyday Life is a journey through the commonplace of life’s highs and lows seen through eyes of spiritual perception. Allow God to give you insight into your life as He guides you to your destiny through a series of epiphanies. I encourage you to take a few moments and read the beautiful writings of a special friend of mine, Miss Tiffany Anderson. In times like these, words become more delicate and friendships seem rare, but we can find a place of true solitude in just giving ourselves an intimate place to become involved mentally and spiritually with God through words penned by this gifted new writer. Enjoy! - Nancy Harmon of Nancy Harmon Ministries Minister Tiffany Anderson; a phenomenal teacher, student of the Word, and servant of Almighty God; pens this wonderful work entitled, Epiphanies: Insights for Everyday Life. It is exciting to see what began as a daily encourager for friends transform into a book of revelation to the nations. She articulates necessary truths that have the potential to transform the lives of every reader. The concepts are presented with such clarity that it makes it easy to comprehend and apply to one’s life. It is my pleasure and honor to recommend this relevant work. I pray that it will be a blessing to your everyday life as it has been to mine. - Pastor Rueben Speight, Greater Destiny International Ministries “Sometimes the big lessons in life flow from the smallest moments. Such is the case with Tiffany Anderson’s book. It takes big ideas and applies them to life’s ordinary, everyday situations. She reflects on things around her, and the most eternal lessons come into view.” - Dr. Paul Conn, President, Lee University

Download or read book The Marriage Clinic A Scientifically Based Marital Therapy written by John M. Gottman and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1999-08-17 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Marriage Clinic presents a complete marital therapy program based on John Gottman's much heralded research on marital success and failure. Here one will find not only a wide range of succinct and useful assessment procedures, but also a highly specific, research-based, and modularized treatment program. In addition, there are dozens of questionnaires and interview protocols to be used in both assessment and intervention. In prospective, long-term research with over 700 couples, Gottman has discovered certain factors that distinguish happy, stable couples from both unstable, ultimately divorcing couples and stable but unhappy couples. These findings, which are explained here in understandable, nontechnical language, form the basis of his Sound Marital House theory of marriage, which guides the new therapy. This therapy has two goals: changing the marital friendship and teaching couples to regulate conflict. Despite the high aims of much marital therapy, Gottman found that most marital conflicts involve fundamentally unresolvable relationship issues called "perpetual problems." He shows how therapists can help spouses move from gridlock to dialogue on these issues. Solvable problems can be resolved more easily when the couple has a strong marital friendship. He gives therapists the tools to teach spouses five fundamental skills to develop and strengthen their friendship: softened start-up, accepting influence, repair and de-escalation, compromise, and physiological soothing. Gottman compares his clinic to a restaurant, where clients are offered a menu of treatment formats, from psychoeducation for specific issues to extended therapy to repair a badly damaged marital friendship. Therapists, too, can choose among the questionnaires and strategies for those that fit the needs of particular couples. Whatever their choice, they will find that their practice is greatly enriched by the scientifically-based offerings of The Marriage Clinic.

Download or read book Soul Searching The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers written by Christian Smith Dr William R Kenan Jr Professor of Sociology University of Notre Dame and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are very involved in religion. Surveys reveal that 35% attend religious services weekly and another 15% attend at least monthly. 60% say that religious faith is important in their lives. 40% report that they pray daily. 25% say that they have been "born again." Teenagers feel good about the congregations they belong to. Some say that faith provides them with guidance and resources for knowing how to live well. What is going on in the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers? What do they actually believe? What religious practices do they engage in? Do they expect to remain loyal to the faith of their parents? Or are they abandoning traditional religious institutions in search of a new, more authentic "spirituality"? This book attempts to answer these and related questions as definitively as possible. It reports the findings of The National Study of Youth and Religion, the largest and most detailed such study ever undertaken. The NYSR conducted a nationwide telephone survey of teens and significant caregivers, as well as nearly 300 in-depth face-to-face interviews with a sample of the population that was surveyed. The results show that religion and spirituality are indeed very significant in the lives of many American teenagers. Among many other discoveries, they find that teenagers are far more influenced by the religious beliefs and practices of their parents and caregivers than commonly thought. They refute the conventional wisdom that teens are "spiritual but not religious." And they confirm that greater religiosity is significantly associated with more positive adolescent life outcomes. This eagerly-awaited volume not only provides an unprecedented understanding of adolescent religion and spirituality but, because teenagers serve as bellwethers for possible future trends, it affords an important and distinctive window through which to observe and assess the current state and future direction of American religion as a whole.

Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 2005-08-27 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.

Download or read book Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations written by John Zietlow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 791 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential tools and guidance for effective nonprofit financial management Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations provides students, professionals, and board members with a comprehensive reference for the field. Identifying key objectives and exploring current practices, this book offers practical guidance on all major aspects of nonprofit financial management. As nonprofit organizations fall under ever-increasing scrutiny and accountability, this book provides the essential knowledge and tools professional need to maintain a strong financial management system while serving the organization’s stated mission. Financial management, cash flow, and financial sustainability are perennial issues, and this book highlights the concepts, skills, and tools that help organizations address those issues. Clear guidance on analytics, reporting, investing, risk management, and more comprise a singular reference that nonprofit finance and accounting professionals and board members should keep within arm’s reach. Updated to reflect the post-recession reality and outlook for nonprofits, this new edition includes new examples, expanded tax-exempt financing material, and recession analysis that informs strategy going forward. Articulate the proper primary financial objective, target liquidity, and how it ensures financial health and sustainability Understand nonprofit financial practices, processes, and objectives Manage your organization’s resources in the context of its mission Delve into smart investing and risk management best practices Manage liquidity, reporting, cash and operating budgets, debt and other liabilities, IP, legal risk, internal controls and more Craft appropriate financial policies Although the U.S. economy has recovered, recovery has not addressed the systemic and perpetual funding challenges nonprofits face year after year. Despite positive indicators, many organizations remain hampered by pursuit of the wrong primary financial objective, insufficient funding and a lack of investment in long-term sustainability; in this climate, financial managers must stay up-to-date with the latest tools, practices, and regulations in order to serve their organization’s interests. Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations provides clear, in-depth reference and strategy for navigating the expanding financial management function.