Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504013255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A telepath acquires a powerful alien consciousness—and must run to escape corporate assassins and angry mobs—in this novel by the author of Way Station. Space travel has been abandoned in the twenty-second century. It is deemed too dangerous, expensive, and inconvenient—and now the all-powerful Fishhook company holds the monopoly on interstellar exploration for commercial gain. Their secret is the use of “parries,” human beings with the remarkable telepathic ability to expand their minds throughout the universe. On what should have been a routine assignment, however, loyal Fishhook employee Shepherd Blaine is inadvertently implanted with a copy of an alien consciousness, becoming something more than human. Now he’s a company pariah, forced to flee the safe confines of the Fishhook complex. But the world he escapes into is not a safe sanctuary; Its people have been taught to hate and fear his parapsychological gift—and there is nowhere on Earth, or elsewhere, for Shepherd Blaine to hide. A Hugo Award nominee, Time Is the Simplest Thing showcases the enormous talents of one of the true greats of twentieth-century science fiction. This richly imagined tale of prejudice, corporate greed, oppression, and, ultimately, transcendence stands tall among Simak’s most enduring works.
Time Is the Simplest Thing
Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504013255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A telepath acquires a powerful alien consciousness—and must run to escape corporate assassins and angry mobs—in this novel by the author of Way Station. Space travel has been abandoned in the twenty-second century. It is deemed too dangerous, expensive, and inconvenient—and now the all-powerful Fishhook company holds the monopoly on interstellar exploration for commercial gain. Their secret is the use of “parries,” human beings with the remarkable telepathic ability to expand their minds throughout the universe. On what should have been a routine assignment, however, loyal Fishhook employee Shepherd Blaine is inadvertently implanted with a copy of an alien consciousness, becoming something more than human. Now he’s a company pariah, forced to flee the safe confines of the Fishhook complex. But the world he escapes into is not a safe sanctuary; Its people have been taught to hate and fear his parapsychological gift—and there is nowhere on Earth, or elsewhere, for Shepherd Blaine to hide. A Hugo Award nominee, Time Is the Simplest Thing showcases the enormous talents of one of the true greats of twentieth-century science fiction. This richly imagined tale of prejudice, corporate greed, oppression, and, ultimately, transcendence stands tall among Simak’s most enduring works.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504013255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
A telepath acquires a powerful alien consciousness—and must run to escape corporate assassins and angry mobs—in this novel by the author of Way Station. Space travel has been abandoned in the twenty-second century. It is deemed too dangerous, expensive, and inconvenient—and now the all-powerful Fishhook company holds the monopoly on interstellar exploration for commercial gain. Their secret is the use of “parries,” human beings with the remarkable telepathic ability to expand their minds throughout the universe. On what should have been a routine assignment, however, loyal Fishhook employee Shepherd Blaine is inadvertently implanted with a copy of an alien consciousness, becoming something more than human. Now he’s a company pariah, forced to flee the safe confines of the Fishhook complex. But the world he escapes into is not a safe sanctuary; Its people have been taught to hate and fear his parapsychological gift—and there is nowhere on Earth, or elsewhere, for Shepherd Blaine to hide. A Hugo Award nominee, Time Is the Simplest Thing showcases the enormous talents of one of the true greats of twentieth-century science fiction. This richly imagined tale of prejudice, corporate greed, oppression, and, ultimately, transcendence stands tall among Simak’s most enduring works.
All Simple Things but Time
Author: Howard Bernstein
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490733566
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Bernstein follows his mythic hero Norgoods (also known as N. G. Flake) travels in the old world and new. Whether Norgood visits the classical Greek and Roman gods of wine or our present moment in time of Twitter and tweets, he woos his dreams. Though often wooed and seldom won, they excite his continued journey.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490733566
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Bernstein follows his mythic hero Norgoods (also known as N. G. Flake) travels in the old world and new. Whether Norgood visits the classical Greek and Roman gods of wine or our present moment in time of Twitter and tweets, he woos his dreams. Though often wooed and seldom won, they excite his continued journey.
99 Things to Do
Author: M. H. Clark
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
ISBN: 9781935414865
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Our everyday routines can be so all-encompassing that we often forget to make room for anything else. With 99 simple, creative ideas of things to do when you have the time, this whimsically illustrated book is designed to help you remember what matters to you.
Publisher: Compendium Publishing & Communications
ISBN: 9781935414865
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Our everyday routines can be so all-encompassing that we often forget to make room for anything else. With 99 simple, creative ideas of things to do when you have the time, this whimsically illustrated book is designed to help you remember what matters to you.
Best of the Simple Things
Author: Lisa Sykes
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770858206
Category : PHOTOGRAPHY
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The Best of Simple Things is an invitation to slow down, enjoy what you have and make the most of where you live."--Back cover.
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770858206
Category : PHOTOGRAPHY
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The Best of Simple Things is an invitation to slow down, enjoy what you have and make the most of where you live."--Back cover.
Extreme Programming Pocket Guide
Author: Chromatic
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596004850
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Concise and easy to use, this handy pocket guide to XP is a must-have quick reference for anyone implementing a test-driven development environment.
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 0596004850
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Concise and easy to use, this handy pocket guide to XP is a must-have quick reference for anyone implementing a test-driven development environment.
One Simple Thing
Author: Doug Davis
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512798126
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Two of the greatest tools of marriage are our ears. Learn a simple daily exercise to maximize your listening skills and energize your communication to one another and to God. Anyone can learn to listen with care by following these easy to grasp instructions. With Jesus as our example of Empathetic Listening, real change can begin as soon as you finish this book. Complete with a simple outline and guideline for daily use, One Simple Thing is designed to make your moments together truly the highlight of your day.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512798126
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Two of the greatest tools of marriage are our ears. Learn a simple daily exercise to maximize your listening skills and energize your communication to one another and to God. Anyone can learn to listen with care by following these easy to grasp instructions. With Jesus as our example of Empathetic Listening, real change can begin as soon as you finish this book. Complete with a simple outline and guideline for daily use, One Simple Thing is designed to make your moments together truly the highlight of your day.
One Thing At a Time
Author: Cindy Glovinsky
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312324863
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A guide to getting oneself organized introduces one hundred simple techniques and strategies for de-cluttering one's life, from throwing away coupons to practicing toy population planning and storing it where one uses it.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312324863
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
A guide to getting oneself organized introduces one hundred simple techniques and strategies for de-cluttering one's life, from throwing away coupons to practicing toy population planning and storing it where one uses it.
Just One Thing
Author: Rick Hanson
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608820319
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"This book offers simple brain-training practices you can do every day to protect against stress, lift your mood, and find greater emotional resilience."--P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 1608820319
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
"This book offers simple brain-training practices you can do every day to protect against stress, lift your mood, and find greater emotional resilience."--P. [4] of cover.
Time, Space and Things
Author: B. K. Ridley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521484862
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Brian Ridley's book sets out to survey in simple, non-mathematical terms what physics has to say about the fundamental structure of the universe.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521484862
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Brian Ridley's book sets out to survey in simple, non-mathematical terms what physics has to say about the fundamental structure of the universe.
Make Time
Author: Jake Knapp
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0525572430
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0525572430
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.