Author: Tracy Kidder
Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 0316204552
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry. Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The Soul of a New Machine is an essential chapter in the history of the machine that revolutionized the world in the twentieth century. "Fascinating...A surprisingly gripping account of people at work." --Wall Street Journal
The Soul of A New Machine
Author: Tracy Kidder
Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 0316204552
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry. Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The Soul of a New Machine is an essential chapter in the history of the machine that revolutionized the world in the twentieth century. "Fascinating...A surprisingly gripping account of people at work." --Wall Street Journal
Publisher: Back Bay Books
ISBN: 0316204552
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry. Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The Soul of a New Machine is an essential chapter in the history of the machine that revolutionized the world in the twentieth century. "Fascinating...A surprisingly gripping account of people at work." --Wall Street Journal
Granny Skunk Adventures
Author: Maryl Leafson
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770970541
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Once upon a time, there was a granny who liked to grow weed. Her weed was organic and strong. Skunks from all over came to smell her plants and gaze upon her crops. Her crops grew so green and full of sticky nugs that she knew she was truly in touch with her destiny. She brought so much joy to other skunks that they started calling her Granny Skunk. They told her that she had found her calling. Granny knew she had to share this gift with all of her skunk buds, so she bought an island and devoted all of herself to keeping her dream alive. Each day that went by, she found that her plants were smellier, and grew more green and fat with bud. Her life was full of these wonderful and fragrant feelings. They over powered all fear and sadness, and all she could feel was the greatest sense of well being. The harder she worked, the more goodness she got in return. Granny had found her calling and in sharing this with other skunks, she has kept this dream alive and well. As time went by, more skunks flocked to the island to live this life of bliss. The farm grew so big that Granny's family decided to call the small island Soul Bucks Farm. Soul Bucks for the spiritual gains of growing God's flower. Granny's family included Lief, Farmin' Miranda, Figarro, Parsnip, Alice, Mary Poppies, Fennel, Freeda and Buzz, each devoting their small lives to the greater good. Each family member fell into his or her own farm routine. They loved their jobs and felt each day was a new beginning. 'Peace, Love and Miracles' was the farm family motto. Granny would tell them "The Past is now, so I'm movin' on!" Everyone always followed. So if you find yourself wishing you could come along, find a nice smelly spot under a cool tree and enjoy your new family. Welcome to Soul Bucks Farm.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1770970541
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Once upon a time, there was a granny who liked to grow weed. Her weed was organic and strong. Skunks from all over came to smell her plants and gaze upon her crops. Her crops grew so green and full of sticky nugs that she knew she was truly in touch with her destiny. She brought so much joy to other skunks that they started calling her Granny Skunk. They told her that she had found her calling. Granny knew she had to share this gift with all of her skunk buds, so she bought an island and devoted all of herself to keeping her dream alive. Each day that went by, she found that her plants were smellier, and grew more green and fat with bud. Her life was full of these wonderful and fragrant feelings. They over powered all fear and sadness, and all she could feel was the greatest sense of well being. The harder she worked, the more goodness she got in return. Granny had found her calling and in sharing this with other skunks, she has kept this dream alive and well. As time went by, more skunks flocked to the island to live this life of bliss. The farm grew so big that Granny's family decided to call the small island Soul Bucks Farm. Soul Bucks for the spiritual gains of growing God's flower. Granny's family included Lief, Farmin' Miranda, Figarro, Parsnip, Alice, Mary Poppies, Fennel, Freeda and Buzz, each devoting their small lives to the greater good. Each family member fell into his or her own farm routine. They loved their jobs and felt each day was a new beginning. 'Peace, Love and Miracles' was the farm family motto. Granny would tell them "The Past is now, so I'm movin' on!" Everyone always followed. So if you find yourself wishing you could come along, find a nice smelly spot under a cool tree and enjoy your new family. Welcome to Soul Bucks Farm.
A Squire's Wish (Hidden Wishes #2)
Author: Tao Wong
Publisher: Starlit Publishing
ISBN: 1775380963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
When a squire on a mission becomes allies with a beginning mage, are wishes enough to keep the world safe? After Henry Tsien wished for magic and the knowledge that comes with it, his world became dangerous. Finding an unlikely ally in Alexa Dumough, the Knight Templar Initiate is not the strangest thing to happen to Henry but it could be just as dangerous. As their partnership becomes friendship, Alexa teaches Henry how to survive in the supernatural world. But soon, Alexa is forced to choose between her friendship with Henry and her loyalty to the Order. Her test to become a Squire plunges them both into a trial by fire, putting their lives and magic to the test. A Squire’s Wish is book 2 of the Hidden Wishes trilogy, an urban fantasy GameLit series. It features a hidden supernatural world, friendship, magical leveling up, Knight Templars, kickass women, and shadowy supernatural organisations. No romance, no harems but pure magic and adventure.
Publisher: Starlit Publishing
ISBN: 1775380963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
When a squire on a mission becomes allies with a beginning mage, are wishes enough to keep the world safe? After Henry Tsien wished for magic and the knowledge that comes with it, his world became dangerous. Finding an unlikely ally in Alexa Dumough, the Knight Templar Initiate is not the strangest thing to happen to Henry but it could be just as dangerous. As their partnership becomes friendship, Alexa teaches Henry how to survive in the supernatural world. But soon, Alexa is forced to choose between her friendship with Henry and her loyalty to the Order. Her test to become a Squire plunges them both into a trial by fire, putting their lives and magic to the test. A Squire’s Wish is book 2 of the Hidden Wishes trilogy, an urban fantasy GameLit series. It features a hidden supernatural world, friendship, magical leveling up, Knight Templars, kickass women, and shadowy supernatural organisations. No romance, no harems but pure magic and adventure.
It Takes Blood and Guts
Author: Skin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471194930
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
'One of the most important females in British music of my lifetime.' Colin Murray 'A beautiful, raw and exhilarating book that will leave you feeling empowered.' Fearne Cotton ‘The pioneering Skunk Anansie frontwoman’s memories offer a very different take on the Britpop era…Skin’s story is one of a rhomboid peg spurning both the round and square hole, drilling dimensions of her own…We now have a lot of language – intersectionality, microaggressions – to describe many of the events in this memoir. However, nothing can really equal candid, first-hand experience, recounted matter of factly here. It would be instructive for anyone who thought they knew the story of the 90s to spend 300 pages in Skin’s Skin.’ OBSERVER ‘The epic tale of Glastonbury’s Black British headliner… Skin is one of the Britpop decade’s forgotten epics… Skin’s feet are positioned firmly on the ground throughout; she’s a winningly genial, sweary soul on paper. 4 stars’ Jude Rogers, MOJO ‘The former Skunk Anansie singer pulls no punches in this heady trawl through her life from tough beginnings in Brixton to work as an LGBTQ+ activist and beyond’ The I 'It’s the story of a trailblazer, and gives a refreshingly re-angled perspective on the Britpop era.' Evening Standard, 'Best music books of 2020' Lead singer of multi-million-selling rock band Skunk Anansie, solo artist, LGBTQ+activist and all around trail blazer – Skin is a global icon, and she has been smashing stereotypes for over twenty-five years. Her journey from Brixton to one of the most influential women in British rock is nothing short of extraordinary. ‘It’s been a very difficult thing being a lead singer of a rock band looking like me and it still is. I have to say it’s been a fight and it will always be a fight. That fight drives you and makes you want to work harder… It’s not supposed to be easy, particularly if you’re a woman, you’re black or you are gay like me. You’ve got to keep moving forward, keep striving for everything you want to be.’ Born to Jamaican parents, Skin grew up in Brixton in the 1970’s. Her career as an artist began in the ‘90s, when Skunk Anansie was formed in the sweat-drenched backrooms of London’s pubs. Since then she has headlined Glastonbury and toured the world, both as lead singer of Skunk Anansie and as a solo artist. Her success has been groundbreaking in every way, which has come at a personal cost. She has always been vocal about social and cultural issues, and was championing LGBTQ+ rights at a time when few artists were out and gay. Told with honesty and passion, this is the story of how a gay, black, working-class girl with a vision fought poverty and prejudice to write songs, produce and front her own band, and become one of the most influential women in British rock.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471194930
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
'One of the most important females in British music of my lifetime.' Colin Murray 'A beautiful, raw and exhilarating book that will leave you feeling empowered.' Fearne Cotton ‘The pioneering Skunk Anansie frontwoman’s memories offer a very different take on the Britpop era…Skin’s story is one of a rhomboid peg spurning both the round and square hole, drilling dimensions of her own…We now have a lot of language – intersectionality, microaggressions – to describe many of the events in this memoir. However, nothing can really equal candid, first-hand experience, recounted matter of factly here. It would be instructive for anyone who thought they knew the story of the 90s to spend 300 pages in Skin’s Skin.’ OBSERVER ‘The epic tale of Glastonbury’s Black British headliner… Skin is one of the Britpop decade’s forgotten epics… Skin’s feet are positioned firmly on the ground throughout; she’s a winningly genial, sweary soul on paper. 4 stars’ Jude Rogers, MOJO ‘The former Skunk Anansie singer pulls no punches in this heady trawl through her life from tough beginnings in Brixton to work as an LGBTQ+ activist and beyond’ The I 'It’s the story of a trailblazer, and gives a refreshingly re-angled perspective on the Britpop era.' Evening Standard, 'Best music books of 2020' Lead singer of multi-million-selling rock band Skunk Anansie, solo artist, LGBTQ+activist and all around trail blazer – Skin is a global icon, and she has been smashing stereotypes for over twenty-five years. Her journey from Brixton to one of the most influential women in British rock is nothing short of extraordinary. ‘It’s been a very difficult thing being a lead singer of a rock band looking like me and it still is. I have to say it’s been a fight and it will always be a fight. That fight drives you and makes you want to work harder… It’s not supposed to be easy, particularly if you’re a woman, you’re black or you are gay like me. You’ve got to keep moving forward, keep striving for everything you want to be.’ Born to Jamaican parents, Skin grew up in Brixton in the 1970’s. Her career as an artist began in the ‘90s, when Skunk Anansie was formed in the sweat-drenched backrooms of London’s pubs. Since then she has headlined Glastonbury and toured the world, both as lead singer of Skunk Anansie and as a solo artist. Her success has been groundbreaking in every way, which has come at a personal cost. She has always been vocal about social and cultural issues, and was championing LGBTQ+ rights at a time when few artists were out and gay. Told with honesty and passion, this is the story of how a gay, black, working-class girl with a vision fought poverty and prejudice to write songs, produce and front her own band, and become one of the most influential women in British rock.
Robert Lowell
Author: Steven Axelrod
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521378031
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Robert Lowell is one of the most widely recognised and influential poets of the second half of this century. Yet his career is problematical and raises many questions about direction and quality, particularly in light of his repeated reorientation of thematic concern and poetic technique. Many previous studies of the poet have accounted for these radical differences in Lowell's work by examining the poet's private life, but this collection of essays attempts to reassess Lowell's poetry and to restimulate critical thinking about it by focusing on his texts to raise new questions and discussions about the work. The twelve essays in this volume, by many of the most distinguished scholars in the field, offer a chronological review of Robert Lowell's career as a poet. The book includes pieces on major works such as Lord Weary's Castle, Life Studies, For the Union Dead, 'Skunk Hour', Notebook, the sonnets of 1969-73 as well as four essays devoted to Lowell's last complete and often neglected work, Day by Day. Employing a variety of methodologies, the essays arrive at innovative and, often, controversial interpretations of Lowell's poems.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521378031
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Robert Lowell is one of the most widely recognised and influential poets of the second half of this century. Yet his career is problematical and raises many questions about direction and quality, particularly in light of his repeated reorientation of thematic concern and poetic technique. Many previous studies of the poet have accounted for these radical differences in Lowell's work by examining the poet's private life, but this collection of essays attempts to reassess Lowell's poetry and to restimulate critical thinking about it by focusing on his texts to raise new questions and discussions about the work. The twelve essays in this volume, by many of the most distinguished scholars in the field, offer a chronological review of Robert Lowell's career as a poet. The book includes pieces on major works such as Lord Weary's Castle, Life Studies, For the Union Dead, 'Skunk Hour', Notebook, the sonnets of 1969-73 as well as four essays devoted to Lowell's last complete and often neglected work, Day by Day. Employing a variety of methodologies, the essays arrive at innovative and, often, controversial interpretations of Lowell's poems.
Hidden Wishes Omnibus: Books 1-3.
Author: Tao Wong
Publisher: Starlit Publishing
ISBN: 1989458432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
One faithful day Henry Tsien finds a briefcase and a ring within it. Within hours, his world has changed as a helpful jinn introduces him to a hidden world. What can an old-school gamer given magic do in a world filled with age-old, hidden, supernatural creatures? The Hidden Wishes series is an urban fantasy take on the GameLit genre. It is much lighter in terms of 'statistics' and its game system. This is the full trilogy of the series. Books include: - A Gamer’s Wish - A Squire’s Wish - A Jinn’s Wish Enjoy the entire Hidden Wishes series in just one book!
Publisher: Starlit Publishing
ISBN: 1989458432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
One faithful day Henry Tsien finds a briefcase and a ring within it. Within hours, his world has changed as a helpful jinn introduces him to a hidden world. What can an old-school gamer given magic do in a world filled with age-old, hidden, supernatural creatures? The Hidden Wishes series is an urban fantasy take on the GameLit genre. It is much lighter in terms of 'statistics' and its game system. This is the full trilogy of the series. Books include: - A Gamer’s Wish - A Squire’s Wish - A Jinn’s Wish Enjoy the entire Hidden Wishes series in just one book!
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science and Arts
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Languages : en
Pages : 92
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Pages : 92
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CMJ New Music Report
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Languages : en
Pages : 56
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CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ's trade publication, compiles playlists for college and non-commercial stations; often a prelude to larger success.
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Languages : en
Pages : 56
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CMJ New Music Report is the primary source for exclusive charts of non-commercial and college radio airplay and independent and trend-forward retail sales. CMJ's trade publication, compiles playlists for college and non-commercial stations; often a prelude to larger success.
Chambers's Journal
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Languages : en
Pages : 900
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Pages : 900
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The Cosmopolitan
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1028
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1028
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