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Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition - Prima Official Game Guide
David Hodgson - 2009
• Covers the entire main game and all five Add-On games: Operation: Anchorage, The Pitt, Broken Steel, Point Lookout, and Mothership Zeta.• Your Essential Wasteland Companion: walkthroughs and over 200 detailed maps give you all the tactics, locations, items, and rewards!• Info and stats on all the perks, armor, weapons, items, factions, and entities you'll encounter.• Moral compass choices revealed! Villain or virtuous? Our guide's flowcharts will let you know which road to follow for your chosen path.• Giant map poster to guide you through the Wasteland.
Studying the Novel
Jeremy Hawthorn - 1992
Updated throughout to reflect the profound impact of e-reading and digital resources on the contemporary study of literature, the book also now includes a wider range of international examples to reflect the growing field of world literature.Providing a complete guide to studying the novel in one easy-to-read volume, the book covers:· The form of the novel· The history of the novel, from its earliest days to new electronic forms· Realism, modernism and postmodernism· Analysing fiction: narrative, character, structure, theme and dialogue· Critical approaches to studying the novel· Practical guidance on critical reading, secondary criticism, electronic resources and essay writing· Versions and adaptationsStudying the Novel also includes a number of features to help readers navigate the book and find key information quickly, including chapter summaries throughout, a comprehensive glossary of terms and an historical timeline on the development of the novel, while annotated guides to further reading and discussion questions help students master the topics covered.
Six-Word Memoirs on Love and Heartbreak: by Writers Famous and Obscure
Larry Smith - 2008
. .From the editors of the New York Times bestseller Not Quite What I Was Planning comes another collection of terse true tales—this time simple sagas exploring the complexities of the human heart. Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak contains hundreds of personal stories about the pinnacles and pitfalls of romance. Brilliant in their brevity, these insightful slivers of passion, pain, and connection capture every shade of love and loss—six words at a time.
Freedom: Short Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Amnesty International - 2009
Most of the stories have been written especially for this anthology by a renowned array of internationally acclaimed writers, including Paulo Coelho, Yann Martel, AL Kennedy, Ali Smith, Amit Chaudhuri, Ariel Dorfman, Helen Dunmore, Marina Lewycka, Walter Mosley, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, James Meek, Kate Atkinson, David Mitchell, Hector Aguilar Camin, Ishmael Beah, Boris Akunin, Alice Pung and Banana Yoshimoto. Each acclaimed contributor has chosen one of the thirty UDHR rights as the basic inspiration for his or her story, and the result is an anthology that contains a complete mix of thoughtful, serious, funny and thrilling stories that provide some completely unexpected takes on the issue of human rights. Published in association with Amnesty International, "Freedom" is an eclectic collection that will prompt readers to engage imaginatively with what human rights mean for all of us.
The Psychology of Survivor: Leading Psychologists Take an Unauthorized Look at the Most Elaborate Psychological Experiment Ever Conducted . . . Survivor!
Richard J. Gerrig - 2007
What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us — by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world — about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists — and fans of Survivor — unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken — Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!
Regency Rebels, 3 Daring Regency Romances
Denise Domning - 2013
The LORD who once loved her finds she still lives in his heart when he glimpses her. Add Scotland, a house party and an ace up a noble sleeve, then let the chase begin.
ALMOST PERFECT
A LORD who must marry but not just any woman. A shrewish MISS with no notion of his interest in her. Will his plan teach both arrogant nobleman and quick tempered beauty a thing or two about love and marriage?
HONOR'S PLAYERS
A "modern" MISS narrowly rescued from a killer's vile embrace. A jaded EARL unfairly tarred by the scandalous accusation of past slayings. Will love or death prevail as the pair rushes to prove his lordship's innocence before the true murderer claims more victims?
ROSES AT MIDNIGHT
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2020
Michio Kaku - 2020
Michio Kaku. Dr. Michio Kaku, one of the most influential living scientists and a New York Times best-selling author, selects the year’s top science and nature writing from writers who balance research with humanity and, in the process, uncover riveting stories of discovery across the disciplines.
Welcome to the Funhouse
Kelly Brocklehurst - 2021
With twelve grisly stories of coming-of-age terror, carnival cruelty and fairground frights, this collection brings together the best and most exciting talents in the horror community. Roll up! with the following stories:"Mirrors" by Robin Grieve"Candy Apple Smiles" by Christopher Robertson"The Cyclone Sisters' Travelling Circus" by Angela Sylvaine"Anna and Abby" by L. Pine"The Prop" by Nikki R. Leigh"The Viperess of Las Cruces" by C.W. Blackwell"The Golden Tickets" by Roxie Voorhees"Dance With Us" by Kelly Brocklehurst"No Strings" by Jamie Stewart"Family Outing" by Briana Morgan"Mirrored" by Dave Musson"Smile at All the Good Times We Had" by Spencer HamiltonWith a foreword from the editors.
The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Stephanie Schwam - 2000
The critics initially disliked it, but the public loved it. And eventually, the film took its rightful place as one of the most innovative, brilliant, and pivotal works of modern cinema. The Making of 2001: A Space Odyssey consists of testimony from Kubrick's collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. This is the most complete book on the film to date--from Stanley Kubrick's first meeting with screenwriter Arthur C. Clarke to Kubrick's exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Best American Travel Writing 2018
Cheryl Strayed - 2018
Each year, the best of those stories are collected in The Best American Travel Writing, curated by one of the top writers in the field, and each year they “open a window onto the strange, seedy, and beautiful world, offering readers glimpses into places that many will never see or experience except through the eyes and words of these writers” (Kirkus). This far-ranging collection of top notch travel writing is, quite simply, the genre’s gold standard.
One Night with a Cowboy: A Western Romance Sampler: Once a Rancher\Untamed\One Night Charmer\Rustler's Moon\Home on the Ranch\Hard Rain (The Carsons of Mustang Creek)
Linda Lael Miller - 2016
From Wyoming to Oregon, Texas to Montana, let today's top-selling masters of Western romance sweep you away with this sneak peek at ten brand new novels. The West has never been wilder!Featuring extended excerpts from Once a Rancher by Linda Lael Miller, Untamed by Diana Palmer, One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates, Rustler's Moon by Jodi Thomas, Home on the Ranch by Trish Milburn, Hard Rain by B.J. Daniels, Texas on My Mind by Delores Fossen, Texas Rebels: Jude by Linda Warren, Out Rider by Lindsay McKenna, and Hard Silence by Mia Kay.
Destination: Murder: A Travelogue of Cozy Mysteries
Abby L. Vandiver - 2018
Destination: Murder is a limited edition, cozy mystery boxed set with eight full-length, never-before-published novels. These bestselling authors will take you to exotic locations at home and abroad. Quirky characters and puzzling plots will have you turning pages late into the night as you travel the world to help solve these whodunits! Just sit back, relax, and let us take you to faraway places while you enjoy the intrigue and solve a crime or two (or eight!) Preorder today to punch your ticket and claim your copy of this limited edition cozy collection. These Are Your Author Travel Guides: Abby L. Vandiver (Brazil) Kathryn Dionne (Marrakech ) Angela C. Blackmoore (Dubai ) Wendy Meadows ( U.S./Georgia) Carolyn L. Dean (France) Sonia Parin (Australia ) Sherri Bryan (London) S.J. Pajonas (Japan) Release Date: 7 August 2018
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2011
Mary Roach - 2010
Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites. A special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then chooses the best twenty or so pieces to publish. This unique system has made the Best American series the most respected—and most popular—of its kind. The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2011 includes Atul Gawande, Jonathan Franzen, Deborah Blum, Malcolm Gladwell, Oliver Sacks, Jon Mooallem, Jon Cohen, Luke Dittrich, and others
The Mammoth Book of Cover-Ups: The 100 Most Terrifying Conspiracies of All Time
Jon E. Lewis - 2008
Lewis explores the 100 most terrifying cover-ups of all time, from the invention of Jesus' divinity to Bush and Blair's real agenda in invading Iraq. The book provides each cover-up with a plausibility rating.
A Taste of Magic
Serena AkeroydErica Woods - 2020
You won’t find the excerpts anywhere else until the full books are released. Enjoy magic, thrills, and steam in scenes from these 20 upcoming books by bestselling RH authors: Eva Chase - the first in a new urban fantasy series H.A. Wills - the upcoming fourth book in The Bound Spirit Series Ivy Asher & Raven Kennedy - the upcoming third book in the Hellgate Guardians series Auryn Hadley - the first in a new paranormal romance trilogy Meg Xuemei X - the upcoming second book in the Dark Fae Kings series Albany Walker - the upcoming second book in the Friends with the Monsters series Ann Denton - the upcoming second book in the Pinnacle series Erica Woods - the upcoming second book in the Feral Souls trilogy Harper Wylde - the upcoming second book in The Veil Keeper series M. Sinclair - the upcoming second book in The Wronged series Debbie Cassidy - the upcoming fourth book in the Deadside Reaper series Karpov Kinrade & Evan Gaustad - the upcoming third book in The Last Witch trilogy. Rhea Watson - a new paranormal romance standalone novel Elizabeth Briggs - a standalone book in the Her Elemental Dragons series Jacquelyn Faye - the upcoming seventh book in the Lovin’ the Coven series A.K. Koonce - the first in a new paranormal shifter series Cate Corvin - the upcoming third book in the Razing Hell trilogy Katie May - a new paranormal bully/revenge standalone novel Serena Akeroyd - a new paranormal romance standalone novel Ava Mason - the upcoming second book in the Forbidden Fates series This anthology is intended to be a FREE exclusive early look inside the books—these are not complete stories.