Author: Nikki Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736527511
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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A tell-all memoir of overcoming adversity, I Laugh in the Face of Danger bravely reveals the rampant racism and misogyny that pervades Silicon Valley.My imperfections are what have given me the strength to be who I am. But some are so powerful they are also what has held me back. The secret is finding the balance ? to nurture and cherish those unique traits that empower you. To evolve and mold those things that made you struggle. You must keep them from dulling the sparkle of your uniqueness.Throughout my journey, many who claimed to be my mentors pressured me to conform and pretend my uniqueness did not exist. That inauthentic way of life left me empty and wanting for something better, something true. In 2020, I left a lucrative tech job to start my own business and compel the next generation of leaders to find strength in their uniqueness.This book is the plot of my life? painstakingly crafted to show how I survived each of these outrageous situations, to grow, learn, and hopefully to heal. I hope they can inspire others that these challenges should not unravel you. Our stories are our foundation. Your foundation has made you unique. I want to empower you to see that uniqueness as strengths, not as points of weakness.
Author: Robert Allen
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141917687
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 832
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Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, the book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'salad days' comes from Antony and Cleopatra, that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing, or even that we’ve been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is part of the Penguin Reference Library and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world – making knowledge everybody’s property.
Author: Katie Macalister
Publisher: Keeper Shelf Books
ISBN: 1945961007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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This Game Girl has wreaked havoc on the high seas—but the tide is about to turn… In the Internet virtual reality game Buckling Swashes, Earless Erika and Black Corbin are two of the most deadly pirates to sail the online seas. And now they’ve met their matches: each other. But fearless Earless Erika is really just Amy—a financial analyst with little time in her life for anything but work. And Corbin is none other than the man behind the game—the programmer and owner of the company. He’s intrigued by Amy, the only buccaneer to best him in this test of digital testosterone, while she just wants to take his arrogance down a peg. But soon the two find themselves comrades in arms against a merciless rival bent on Corbin’s destruction—both on the virtual high seas and in real life. Only by setting aside their differences can they locate the actual people behind the swaggering swashbucklers—and along the way find that love can tame even the most fearsome of pirates. Shiver me timbers…
Author: Cynthia J. Miller
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1442268336
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 297
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Hybrid films that straddle more than one genre are not unusual. But when seemingly incongruous genres are mashed together, such as horror and comedy, filmmakers often have to tread carefully to produce a cohesive, satisfying work. Though they date as far back as James Whale’s Bride of Frankenstein (1935), horror-comedies have only recently become popular attractions for movie goers. In The Laughing Dead: The Horror-Comedy Film from Bride of Frankenstein to Zombieland, editors Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper have compiled essays on the comic undead that look at the subgenre from a variety of perspectives. Spanning virtually the entire sound era, this collection considers everything from classics like The Canterville Ghost to modern cult favorites like Shaun of the Dead. Other films discussed include Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, House on Haunted Hill, ParaNorman, Scream, Vampire’s Kiss, and Zombieland. Contributors in this volume consider a wide array of comedic monster films—from heartwarming (The Book of Life) to pitch dark (The Fearless Vampire Killers) and even grotesque (Frankenhooker). The Laughing Dead will be of interest to scholars and fans of both horror and comedy films, as well as those interested in film history and, of course, the proliferation of the undead in popular culture.
Author: Rebecca Linam
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491761695
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
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Warning!!! What you are about to read is a complete and truthful account of the world of espionage. Forget everything you thought you knew about spies. What you thought you knew is totally wrong. For example, did you know that... *...the Russian Spy Agency employed seven-year-old spies? *...the American Spy Agency’s top scientist, Dr. Pepper, cloned its most successful agents? *...the Japanese Spy Agency developed a type of cheese that boosted its agents’ success rates by up to 25%? *...the Spanish Spy Agency invented its famous tickle torture? *...the Flemish Spy Agency uncovered a Martian plot to take over the world? *...the Phlegmish Spy Agency was responsible for many major flu outbreaks during the Cold War? You might also think that backwards Russian pig-Latin is not a real spy code, but it’s listed in the Russian Spy Agency handbook. This book explains how it really happens. This is spying in its true, exposed form. (This book will self-destruct when you finish reading it.)
Author: Richelle E. Goodrich
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781514684016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
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Smile Anyway is a collection of original quotes, verse, and grumblings written by American author and novelist, Richelle E. Goodrich. The book includes a profound thought for every day of the year plus three bonus quotes, including the popular following: "Anyone who takes the time to be kind is beautiful." "There are many who don't wish to sleep for fear of nightmares. Sadly, there are many who don't wish to wake for the same fear." "Gratitude doesn't change the scenery. It merely washes clean the glass you look through so you can clearly see the colors." This book was written to inspire and motivate individuals on a daily basis; it includes a quote for leap year.
Author: Nick Kocher
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302494635
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 115
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Collects Rocket Raccoon & Groot #7-10. Rocket and Groot put the fun back in funeral! But any mirth is only hiding a certain Raccoons grief at the death of his mentor in con-artistry. The next era begins for the Guardians of the Galaxys lovable double act, with new insight into Rockets mysterious past! But then CIVIL WAR II reaches our heroes! Its been destroying friendships across the Marvel Universe, but when Captain Marvel enlists her Guardian pals, surely it wont divide these BFFs. After all, they are Groot, right? Even if R & G choose the same side, can they possibly survive a screwball encounter with the unbelievable Gwenpool? Theyre all after a bounty in Georgia, and you know what that means: War! Itll be hilarious, just dont count on it being Civil!
Author: Brenda F. Ferguson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665511249
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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In a world filled with challenges, we can be thankful for laughter. The power of laughter not only heals the body, but the soul, and spirit. If you are seeking a better way to mend your heart and shift the direction of your life, this is a must-read book.Let the impartation of God’s laughter transform you, and the world around you, as you receive Brenda Ferguson’s revelation of divine joy. It’s Too Funny Not To Be God invites you to come have a lighthearted conversation about the unique ways we can see God in everyday situations. In this book, you will not only see how God can bring you out, but how he can bring you out with laughter and joy.
Author: N.K. Harrison
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398489433
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
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Instinct and choice define a person, or at least Harrison Stone believes so, which is why he chose to become a warden. Despite his impressive efforts, however, it was always going to be his twin sister, Siljanna, receiving the admiration of their commander and father, Sampson Stone. Living in her shadow had its advantages, until a tragic event and devastating fire changed his life unimaginably. Forced to choose between Siljanna and one of his dearest friends, a recently exposed mage, Harrison follows his instincts and the consequences of that choice steer his life in ways he never envisaged.
Author: Méta Smith
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759572100
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
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Book Description
The hottest new author in street fiction, Méta Smith now delivers the tale of a female DJ who won't settle for anything less than the most desired men, the heights of the mad-glamourous life, and dreams that people would die for.
