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Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture By : Ytasha L. Womack READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : 2014 Locus Awards Finalist, Nonfiction CategoryIn this hip, accessible primer to the music, literature, and art of Afrofuturism, author Ytasha Womack introduces readers to the burgeoning community of artists creating Afrofuturist works, the innovators from the past, and the wide range of subjects they explore. From the sci-fi literature of Samuel Delany, Octavia Butler, and N. K. Jemisin to the musical cosmos of Sun Ra, George Clinton, and the Black Eyed Peas? will.i.am, to the visual and multimedia artists inspired by African Dogon myths and Egyptian deities, the book?s topics range from the ?alien? experience of blacks in America to the ?wake up? cry that peppers sci-fi literature, sermons, and activism. With a twofold aim to entertain and enlighten, Afrofuturists strive to break down racial, ethnic, and social limitations to empower and free individua

The World of All Souls: A Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and the Book of Life By : Deborah Harkness READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A fully illustrated guide to Deborah Harkness's #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogyA Discovery of Witches introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Shadow of Night and The Book of Life carried Deborah Harkness's series to its spellbinding conclusion.In The World of All Souls, Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy--all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike. Book Detail : Author : Deborah Harkness Pages : 484 pages Publisher : Viking Lang

The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien By : Wayne G. Hammond READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : J.R.R. Tolkien?s complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversaryWhen J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist, and drew illustrations for his book while it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black-and-white pictures, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for The Hobbit add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world.Written and edited by leading Tolkien experts Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story?including related pictures, more than one hundred

Snape: A Definitive Reading By : Lorrie Kim READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From the Introduction: "The Harry Potter series may be named after the Boy Who Lived, but if you want to know the story, keep your eyes fixed on Snape. This hook-nosed, greasy-haired, grumpy character is one of J.K. Rowling?s enduring gifts to English literature. He?s the archetypal ill-tempered teacher: acerbic, yet horribly, deliciously funny. Every time he opens his mouth, he delivers. When he?s in a scene, you can?t take your eyes off him. Snape is always the story."In this examination of J.K. Rowling's most enigmatic character, Lorrie Kim shows us how to sort through the illusions and lies to the man who dared to spy on Voldemort, and without whom Harry's story would have turned out very differently. In his final moments, he asks Harry (and the reader) to "look at me." This book does just that. Book Detail : Author : Lorrie Kim Pages : 305 pages Publisher : S

Star Wars: The Essential Atlas By : Daniel Wallace READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Navigate the Star Wars universe as you never have before?with this fully illustrated, full-color guide that maps the entire galaxy.You know the planets?from Alderaan and Corellia to Tatooine and Zonama Sekot?and the star systems, from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim. But now, for the first time, you can pinpoint their locations and chart the travels of your favorite characters through the vast reaches of space. Star Wars: The Essential Atlas is a galaxy-spanning trove of vital statistics and information ranging from the astronomical and geographical (?Systems, Sectors, Oversectors, and Regions?) to the historical and political (?The Sith Empire? and ?The Great Hyperspace War?). Encompassing the entire Star Wars canon, including all the films, and the Clone Wars television series, plus the novels, comic books, video games, and more, this volume is packed with dozens of detailed maps an

On Writing and Worldbuilding (On Writing and Worldbuilding, #1) By : Timothy Hickson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Writing advice tends to be full of 'rules' and 'tips' which are either too broad to be helpful or outright wrong. In 'ON WRITING AND WORLDBUILDING', we will discuss specific and applicable ideas to consider, from effective methods of delivering exposition and foreshadowing, to how communication, commerce, and control play into the fall of an empire.Running Time => 8hrs. and 20mins.?2019 Timothy Hickson (P)2020 Timothy Hickson Book Detail : Author : Timothy Hickson Pages : pages Publisher : Audiobooks Unleashed Language : eng ISBN-10 : B08Q1TX4V1 ISBN-13 :   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien By : Wayne G. Hammond READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : J.R.R. Tolkien's complete artwork for his magisterial novel, published on the sixtieth anniversary of The Lord of the Rings As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien?s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien?s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and "facsimile" leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien?s pose as an "editor"

Worldbuilding For Fantasy Fans And Authors (Forging Fantasy Realms #1) By : M.D. Presley READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Worlds can exist without stories, but fantasy stories cannot exist without a vibrant and enthralling world. But what makes a good fantasy world?Be you a top-down planner, a bottom-up pantser, or a fantasy fan experiencing the worldbuilding from the inside-out, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Adopting a ?tools not rules? approach, you will discover dozens of worldbuilding strategies, including:Ineffective, effective, and inspired worldbuilding.Designing comprehensive magic systems.The four Cs of worldbuilding and how to use them.The ins and outs of immersion.Enhancing the audience experience with fantasy conceits.Also featuring:Case studies from famous worldbuilders.Map design 101.Survey results showing what audiences want.Answers to these questions and more were once scattered throughout the realms, but have finally been compiled and syn

The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By : Robert Jordan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A stunning new hardcover edition of The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time, bursting with full-color art, legends, and stories from the iconic series that's soon to be an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time? by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.In this series companion book, over eighty full color paintings include maps of the world, portraits of the central characters, landscapes, objects of Power, and national flags. The reader will learn about the exotic beasts used by the Seanchan, witness the rise and fall of Artur Hawking, peruse the deeper story of the War of the Shadow, and discover the tale of the founding of the White Tower, and the creation of the Ajahs.The inner workings of the closed country, Sh

The World of All Souls: A Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and the Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy #3.5) By : Deborah Harkness READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A fully illustrated guide to Deborah Harkness's #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls trilogy--"an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy" (People)A Discovery of Witches introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont. Shadow of Night and The Book of Life carried Deborah Harkness's series to its spellbinding conclusion.In The World of All Souls, Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy--all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fan

Aws Certified Solutions Architect Study Guide: Associate Saa-C02 Exam By : Ben Piper READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Master the intricacies of Amazon Web Services and efficiently prepare for the SAA-C02 Exam with this comprehensive study guideAWS Certified Solutions Study Guide: Associate (SAA-C02) Exam, Third Edition comprehensively and efficiently prepares you for the SAA-C02 Exam. The study guide contains robust and effective study tools that will help you succeed on the exam. The guide grants you access to the regularly updated Sybex online learning environment and test bank, which contains hundreds of test questions, bonus practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms.In this study guide, accomplished and experienced authors Ben Piper and David Clinton show you how to:Design resilient architectures Create high-performing architectures Craft secure applications and architectures Design cost-optimized architectures Perfect for anyone who hope

Comptia Cysa+ Study Guide Exam Cs0-002 By : Mike Chapple READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This updated study guide by two security experts will help you prepare for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. Position yourself for success with coverage of crucial security topics!Where can you find 100% coverage of the revised CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+) exam objectives? It's all in the CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide Exam CS0-002, Second Edition! This guide provides clear and concise information on crucial security topics. You'll be able to gain insight from practical, real-world examples, plus chapter reviews and exam highlights. Turn to this comprehensive resource to gain authoritative coverage of a range of security subject areas.Review threat and vulnerability management topics Expand your knowledge of software and systems security Gain greater understanding of security operations and monitoring Study incident response information Get guidance on complianc

They Ask, You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer By : Marcus Sheridan READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The revolutionary guide that challenged businesses around the world to stop selling to their buyers and start answering their questions to get results; revised and updated to address new technology, trends, the continuous evolution of the digital consumer, and much moreIn today's digital age, the traditional sales funnel--marketing at the top, sales in the middle, customer service at the bottom--is no longer effective. To be successful, businesses must obsess over the questions, concerns, and problems their buyers have, and address them as honestly and as thoroughly as possible. Every day, buyers turn to search engines to ask billions of questions. Having the answers they need can attract thousands of potential buyers to your company--but only if your content strategy puts your answers at the to

What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid?: Discover a Life Filled with Purpose and Joy Through the Secrets of Jewish Wisdom By : Michal Oshman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Let Michal Oshman take you on a journey of self discovery to identify what makes you you, what you were born to do and how to do it.As a mentor for leaders in top global companies, Michal created a unique personal growth methodology based on the life-changing principles of Jewish wisdom. It is easy to think that the daily challenges we experience in the 21st century are new and unlike any that people faced in the past. Michal draws on her own heritage and a wide range of Chassidut (Jewish teachings) to offerpractical advice for common concerns, such as a broken heart, parenting, overcoming setbacks, and getting the most out of your career.By challenging you to explore what matters, Michal offers solutions to your everyday struggles. She will empower you as well as teach you how to adopt her

Swipe to Unlock: The Primer on Technology and Business Strategy By : Parth Detroja READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Authored by Product Managers at Google, Microsoft, and Facebook, Swipe to Unlock is a guide which enables anyone to understand the core concepts of tech and the business strategy behind it in order to succeed in the tech industry or even just be an informed digital citizen and consumer.This #1 Amazon Business Bestseller has been featured in Business Insider and was touted as "our generation's Rosetta Stone for enabling non-engineers to peer into the technology changing everyday life" by Jeremy Schifeling.You probably search on Google every day. But have you ever wondered how Google makes billions of dollars while providing search, email, and maps for free? How do they figure out which ads perfectly capture your interests? And how do they search the entire internet so quickly, any

No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention By : Reed Hastings READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Shortlisted for the 2020 Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings reveals for the first time the unorthodox culture behind one of the world's most innovative, imaginative, and successful companies There has never before been a company like Netflix. It has led nothing short of a revolution in the entertainment industries, generating billions of dollars in annual revenue while capturing the imaginations of hundreds of millions of people in over 190 countries. But to reach these great heights, Netflix, which launched in 1998 as an online DVD rental service, has had to reinvent itself over and over again. This type of unprecedented flexibility would have been impossible without the counterintuitive and radical management principles that cofounder Reed Hastings established from the very beginning. Hastings reject

My Mother's Rules: A Practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius By : Lynn Toler READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In this unique, profoundly inspirational memoir, Divorce Court star Judge Lynn Toler shares her mother?s wisdom for learning to conquer anger and become immune to insult. Toler credits her mother?s ?rules? for life ? a life that saw her grow up the daughter of a poor teen mother and endure a husband who suffered mental illness and alcoholism ? with providing the grounding for her own success and happiness. Toler shows how the mindset of ?a black woman who knew how to make things work? taught her the power of knowing how to manage one?s emotional business?lessons that this book offers in wrenching stories written in spare and graceful prose. My Mother?s Rules is an unforgettable book that will captivate readers with its illustrations of how to rise above the most difficult circumstances and find peace and success in life. Book Detail : Author : Lyn

Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America By : Gilbert King READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Winner of the Pulitzer Prize?A must-read, cannot-put-down history.? ??Thomas Friedman, New York TimesArguably the most important American lawyer of the twentieth century, Thurgood Marshall was on the verge of bringing the landmark suit?Brown v. Board of Education?before the U.S. Supreme Court when he became embroiled in a case that threatened to change the course of the civil rights movement and cost him his life.In 1949, Florida's orange industry was booming, and citrus barons got rich on the backs of cheap Jim Crow labor with the help of Sheriff Willis V. McCall, who ruled Lake County with murderous resolve. When a white seventeen-year-old girl cried rape, McCall pursued four young black men who dared envision a future for themselves beyond the groves. The Ku Klux Klan joined the hunt, hell-bent on lynching the men who came

The Defense Lawyer: The Barry Slotnick Story By : James Patterson READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : For more than a decade, Barry Slotnick never lost a case?no matter how notorious or dangerous his clients.?Everyone deserves the best defense.?Known for his sharp mind, sharp suits, and bold courtroom strategies, Bronx-native Barry?Slotnick is known as the best criminal lawyer in the US.?He calls himself ?Liberty?s Last Champion.??Slotnick mediates Bette Midler?s bathhouse contract and represents John Gotti, ?The Dapper Don.? He defends ?Subway Shooter? Bernie Goetz and negotiates future First Lady Melania Trump?s pre-nup.?His unparalleled legal brilliance defines a profession, a city?and an era.? Book Detail : Author : James Patterson Pages : 416 pages Publisher : Little, Brown and Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0316494372 ISBN-13 : 9780316494373   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc.

Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge By : Erica Armstrong Dunbar READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A startling and eye-opening look into America?s First Family, Never Caught is the powerful narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington?s runaway slave who risked it all to escape the nation?s capital and reach freedom.When George Washington was elected president, he reluctantly left behind his beloved Mount Vernon to serve in Philadelphia, the temporary seat of the nation?s capital, after a brief stay in New York. In setting up his household he took Tobias Lear, his celebrated secretary, and nine slaves, including Ona Judge, about which little has been written. As he grew accustomed to Northern ways, there was one change he couldn?t get his arms around: Pennsylvania law required enslaved people be set free after six months of residency in the state. Rather than comply, Washington decided to circumvent the law. E

One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School By : Scott Turow READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : One of multiple covers for ISBN 9780143119029."A wonderful book...it should be read by anyone who has ever contemplated going to law school. Or anyone who has ever worried about being human."--The New York Times It was a year of terrors and triumphs, of depressions and elations, of compulsive work, pitiless competition, and, finally, mass hysteria. It was Scott Turow's first year at the oldest, biggest, most esteemed center of legal education in the United States. Turow's experiences at Harvard Law School, where freshmen are dubbed One Ls, parallel those of first-year law students everywhere. His gripping account of this critical, formative year in the life of a lawyer is as suspenseful, said The New York Times, as "the most absorbing of thrillers." Book Detail : Author : Scott Turow Pages : 288 pages Publisher : Penguin

Beautiful Things: A Memoir By : Hunter Biden READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : ?I come from a family forged by tragedies and bound by a remarkable, unbreakable love,? Hunter Biden writes in this deeply moving memoir of addiction, loss, and survival.When he was two years old, Hunter Biden was badly injured in a car accident that killed his mother and baby sister. In 2015, he suffered the devastating loss of his beloved big brother, Beau, who died of brain cancer at the age of forty-six. These hardships were compounded by the collapse of his marriage and a years-long battle with drug and alcohol addiction.In Beautiful Things, Hunter recounts his descent into substance abuse and his tortuous path to sobriety. The story ends with where Hunter is today?a sober married man with a new baby, finally able to appreciate the beautiful things in life. Book Detail : Author : Hunter Biden Pages : 272 pages Publisher : Gallery Books Language : ISBN-10 : 1982151110 ISBN-13 : 97819821

Java Swing By : Marc Loy READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Swing is a fully-featured user interface development kit for Java applications. Building on the foundations of the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT), Swing enables cross-platform applications to use any of several pluggable look-and-feels. Swing developers can take advantage of its rich, flexible features and modular components, building elegant user interfaces with very little code.This second edition of Java Swing thoroughly covers all the features available in Java 2 SDK 1.3 and 1.4. More than simply a reference, this new edition takes a practical approach. It is a book by developers for developers, with hundreds of useful examples, from beginning level to advanced, covering every component available in Swing.All these features mean that there's a lot to learn. Even setting aside its platform flexibility, Swing compares favorably with any widely available user interface toolkit--it has great depth. Swing ma

Spring Microservices in Action By : John Carnell READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Throughout Spring Microservices in Action, Second Edition, carefully selected real-life examples reveal microservice-based patterns for configuring, routing, scaling, and deploying your services. You?ll also pick up best practices for using Spring with modern deployment platforms based on Kubernetes and Istio.Spring Microservices in Action, Second Edition is a fully updated, expanded revision of a Manning bestseller! In it, you?ll learn how to build microservice-based applications using Java and the Spring platform, and how to efficiently monitor and log your microservices operations. Throughout Spring Microservices in Action, Second Edition, carefully selected real-life examples reveal microservice-based patterns for configuring, routing, scaling, and deploying your services. You?ll also pick up best practices for using Spring with modern deployment platforms based on Kubernetes and Is

Head First Servlets and JSP: Passing the Sun Certified Web Component Developer Exam By : Bryan Basham READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam? This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you'll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that's what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don't care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You're working on a deadline. You're over the legal limit for caffeine. You can't waste your time with a book that makes sense only AFTER you're an expert (or worse, one that puts you to sleep). Learn how to write servlets and JSPs, what makes a web container tick (and what ticks it off), how to use JSP's Expression Language (EL for short), and how to write deployment descriptors for your web applications. Master the c:out tag, and get a handle on

Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction Using Bluej By : David J. Barnes READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : KEY BENEFIT Objects First with Java: A Practical Introduction is an introduction to object-oriented programming for beginners. The main focus of the book is general object-oriented and programming concepts from a software engineering perspective. The first chapters are written for readers with no programming experience with later chapters being more suitable for advanced or professional programmers. The Java programming language and BlueJ--the Java development environment -- are the two tools used throughout the book. BlueJ's clear visualization of classes and objects means that readers can immediately appreciate the differences between them and gain a much better understanding of the nature of an object than they would from simply reading source code. Unlike traditional textbooks, the chapters are not ordered by language features but by so

A Primer on Scientific Programming with Python By : Hans Petter Langtangen READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The book serves as a first introduction to computer programming of scientific applications, using the high-level Python language. The exposition is example and problem-oriented, where the applications are taken from mathematics, numerical calculus, statistics, physics, biology and finance. The book teaches "Matlab-style" and procedural programming as well as object-oriented programming. High school mathematics is a required background and it is advantageous to study classical and numerical one-variable calculus in parallel with reading this book. Besides learning how to program computers, the reader will also learn how to solve mathematical problems, arising in various branches of science and engineering, with the aid of numerical methods and programming. By blending programming, mathematics and scientific applications, the book lays a solid foundatio

The Essential Oils Menopause Solution: Alleviate Your Symptoms and Reclaim Your Energy, Sleep, Sex Drive, and Metabolism By : Mariza Snyder READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Alleviate the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause with simple and safe DIY diffusions, tonics, and tinctures made with essential oils, from "a true innovator and thought leader in the field of women's hormone health" (JJ Virgin, New York Times bestselling author of The Virgin Diet).What if menopause didn't have to be a struggle? Your body is always changing--necessarily and beautifully--throughout life. During menopause, however, declining ovarian function and fluctuating hormones often clash with environmental toxins, stress, and digestive distress, leading to the symptoms we have been told we should expect: hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog, low libido, and irritability. But as women's hormonal health expert and bestselling author Dr. Mariza Snyder explains, you can a

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists By : Neil Strauss READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Hidden somewhere, in nearly every major city in the world, is an underground seduction lair. And in these lairs, men trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to charm women. This is not fiction. These men really exist. They live together in houses known as Projects. And Neil Strauss, the bestselling author, spent two years living among them, using the pseudonym Style to protect his real-life identity. The result is one of the most explosive and controversial books of the year -- guaranteed to change the lives of men and transform the way women understand the opposite sex forever.On his journey from AFC (average frustrated chump) to PUA (pick-up artist) to PUG (pick-up guru), Strauss not only shares scores of original seduction techniques but also has unforgettable encounters with the likes of Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, He

Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century By : Barbara Carrellas READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : If you think sexual and spiritual bliss can't be found in today's fast-paced world, you haven't experienced Urban Tantra. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Urban Tantra, acclaimed sex educator Barbara Carrellas radically updates the ancient practice of Tantra for modern sexual explorers desiring to discover new frontiers. With a juicy mix of erotic how-to and heart-centered spiritual wisdom, this updated edition includes a brand-new introduction, up-to-date references and resources, a new take on the possibilities and responsibilities of Tantra in today's world, plus new and cutting-edge information to reach an expanded community--added information on multi-partner play, more intersections for Tantra and BDSM, practices for asexuals and aromantics, expanded practices for trans and gender nonconforming people, and more.With more than one hund

Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters By : Juli Slattery READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This ground-breaking resource challenges and equips Christians to think and act biblically and compassionately in matters of sexuality.Sexual abuse, sex addiction, gender confusion, brokenness, and shame plague today's world, and people are seeking clarity and hope. By contesting long-held cultural paradigms, this book equips you to see how sexuality is rooted in the broader context of God's heart and His work for us on earth. It provides a framework from which to understand the big picture of sexual challenges and wholeness, and helps you recognize that every sexual question is ultimately a spiritual one. It shifts the paradigm from combating sexual problems to confidently proclaiming and modeling the road to sacred sexuality. Instead of arguing with the world about what's right and wrong about sexual choices, this practical resource equips you t

Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships By : Tristan Taormino READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Relationship expert and bestselling author Tristan Taormino offers a bold new strategy for creating loving, lasting relationships. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over a hundred women and men, Opening Up explores the real-life benefits and challenges of all styles of open relationships -- from partnered non-monogamy to solo polyamory. With her refreshingly down-to-earth style and sharp wit, Taormino offers solutions for making an open relationship work, including tips on dealing with jealousy, negotiating boundaries, finding community, parenting and time management. Opening Up will change the way you think about intimacy. Book Detail : Author : Tristan Taormino Pages : 346 pages Publisher : Cleis Press Language : ISBN-10 : 157344295X ISBN-13 : 9781573442954   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : P

Suzuki Viola School, Vol 4: Viola Part By : Shinichi Suzuki READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Viola School. The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Viola School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki viola teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This

What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History By : John Covach READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The #1 text and digital media package, What's That Sound? helps students understand rock first and foremost as music, emphasizing concepts and listening skills. In addition, rich analysis of the forces that shaped this vibrant style help readers connect the music with its cultural and historical context. With the fifth edition, the media package for the most authoritative, comprehensive survey of rock is augmented by a NEW Spotify-integrated ebook. Book Detail : Author : John Covach Pages : 640 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0393624145 ISBN-13 : 9780393624144   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Norton Anthology of Western Music By : J. Peter Burkholder READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars, it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain what's important, where it fits, and why it matters. Peter Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices, and the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant to hip-hop, he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow's musicians. Book Detail : Author : J. Peter Burkholder Pages : 992 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0393656411 ISBN-13 : 9780393656411   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

Concise Introduction to Tonal Harmony Workbook By : L Poundie Burstein READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Written by master teachers Poundie Burstein and Joe Straus, the workbook that accompanies Concise Introduction to Tonal Harmony, Second Edition, provides your students the practice they need to master music theory. The workbook contains hundreds of exercises--more than could ever be assigned in any one class--offering you the flexibility to construct assignments that best meet the needs of your students. The Second Edition is enhanced with more analysis exercises at the end of every chapter. Book Detail : Author : L Poundie Burstein Pages : 744 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0393417034 ISBN-13 : 9780393417036   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

A New Approach to Sight Singing By : Sol Berkowitz READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A New Approach to Sight Singing combines author-composed exercises with carefully selected excerpts from the literature, all arranged for an ideal pedagogical progression. Book Detail : Author : Sol Berkowitz Pages : 448 pages Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company Language : ISBN-10 : 0393284913 ISBN-13 : 9780393284911   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, Android, Apple, Ipad, Iphone, etc. ================*================  

The Lives of the Artists By : Giorgio Vasari READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Packed with facts, attributions, and entertaining anecdotes about his contemporaries, Vasari's collection of biographical accounts also presents a highly influential theory of the development of Renaissance art.Beginning with Cimabue and Giotto, who represent the infancy of art, Vasari considers the period of youthful vigour, shaped by Donatello, Brunelleschi, Ghiberti, and Masaccio, before discussing the mature period of perfection, dominated by the titanic figures of Leonardo, Raphael, and Michelangelo.This specially commissioned translation contains thirty-six of the most important lives as well as an introduction and explanatory notes.About the Series:For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wea

Jasper Johns: Catalogue Raisonn? of Painting and Sculpture By : Roberta Bernstein READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The essential five-volume resource on the painting and sculpture of one of the world?s foremost contemporary artists For more than 60 years, Jasper Johns (b. 1930) has remained a singular figure in contemporary art. His most widely influential work?depictions of everyday objects and signs such as flags, targets, flashlights, and lightbulbs?helped change the face of the art world in the 1950s by introducing subject matter that stood in contrast to the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism. In subsequent decades, Johns?s art has increasingly engaged issues of memory and mortality, often incorporating references to admired artistic predecessors. ? This definitive 5-volume catalogue raisonn? documents the entire body of painting and sculpture made by Johns from 1954 through 2014, encompassing 355 paintings and 86 sculptures. Each work is illustrated wit

Harold Rosenberg: A Critic?s Life By : Debra Bricker Balken READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Despite being one of the foremost American intellectuals of the mid-twentieth century, Harold Rosenberg (1906?1978) was utterly incapable of fitting in?and he liked it that way. Signature cane in one hand and a cigarette in the other, he cut a distinctive figure on the New York City culture scene, with his radiant dark eyes and black bushy brows. A gangly giant at six foot four, he would tower over others as he forcefully expounded on his latest obsession in an oddly high-pitched, nasal voice. And people would listen, captivated by his ideas. ? With Harold Rosenberg: A Critic?s Life, Debra Bricker Balken offers the first-ever complete biography of this great and eccentric man. Although he is now known mainly for his role as an art critic at the New Yorker from 1962 to 1978, Balken weaves together a complete tapestry of Rosenberg?s life and literary production, cast against th