Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Inspired by the myth of a man condemned to ceaselessly push a rock up a mountain and watch it roll back to the valley below, The Myth of Sisyphus transformed twentieth-century philosophy with its impassioned argument for the value of life in a world without religious meaning.
The best present a woman can give herself is bestowing this book upon her guy. Every man on the face of the planet should own this book, brothers, uncles, fathers, cousins, and the douche bag next door would all benefit from it. This is an excellent book for all men - single or in a relationship and can turn any man into a Casanova. There is much to learn from the satirical content inside that is way too much to list here; a cookbook that is naughty, entertaining with recipes such as the Longfellow Frankenweiner and Peruvian Panty Peeler. Not only will he be able to impress the toughest critic with these recipes using mostly what is already in the cupboard, but he will become the favorite among his friends with simple and quick recipes such as a loaded bread with cheese, bacon and jalapeno made with beer. This cookbook written in a language that men understand with unadulterated toilet humor. It's righteously rude, raw and very sexy; loaded with delicious recipes, spot-on romance and sex tips, chivalry 101 pop quizzes, how to deliver an epic kiss, after sex desserts, drinks that will have clothes flying off. By applying what is in this book to his life, he will not only learn to cook some incredibly tasty meals and treats, he and his woman will be headed for an amazing romance that includes phenomenal sex.
Maddie Finn lives with her mother above a converted stable in the grounds of a big house owned by the gloomy Harold Delamore. It's their cosy burrow against the world , and Maddie's favourite task is to walk Sal, Mr Delamore's rare, prize-winning dog. But one day Maddie and her mother are given two months notice by the trouble-making Delia Delamore home from her boarding school or has she been expelled?
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MADDIE FINN is a tense, exciting story of a difficult friendship by the best-selling author of THE BAMBOO FLUTE and THE DIVINE WIND.
Losses to hurricanes in the 1990s total more than those incurred in the 1970s and 1980s combined, even after adjusting for inflation. This has led many to mistakenly conclude that severe hurricanes are becoming more frequent. In fact, according to recent research, the past few decades have seen a decrease in the frequency of severe storms and 1991 to 1994 was the quietest in at least 50 years. It does mean, however, that the world today is more vulnerable to hurricane impacts than it has ever been, which represents a serious policy problem. This book defines and assesses the hurricane problem, focusing primarily on the United States, in order to lay a foundation for action. The concept of vulnerability is used to integrate the societal and physical aspects of hurricane impacts. The book is unique in that it seeks to address both the scientific and societal aspects of hurricanes. While it focuses on the United States, it is intended to illustrate weather related impacts assessment that could be applied in other areas, and for phenomena other than hurricanes. More broadly, this book seeks to illustrate the beneficial uses (as well as limitations) of hurricane science to society. Explicit consideration of the relationship between science and society is much needed in an era when scientific research is under public and political pressure to demonstrate a better connection with societal needs.
Here is quite simply one of the most original books about a jazz musician ever published--a biography-cum-discography that focuses in turn on fourteen major albums recorded by Miles Davis, using them as a jumping off point for an illuminating discussion of the turbulent life and work of the Evil Genius of Jazz. Richard Cook, a veteran writer respected throughout the jazz world, looks at such landmark recordings as Birth of the Cool, Miles Ahead, Kind of Blue, The Complete Live at The Plugged Nickel, In a Silent Way, Bitches Brew, and Live at Montreux. Each of these recordings is considered in detail, illuminating their contribution to Davis's development as instrumentalist, group leader, and composer. But Cook goes well beyond these fourteen albums, evaluating all the trumpeter's recordings (official and bootleg), and relating them to events in Miles's life as well as to wider currents in contemporary music. Cook helps us disentangle Miles the legendary figure from the music itself, to re-hear and reconsider this marvelous body of work ranging over four exhilarating decades. The author also highlights the indispensable contributions of sidemen such as John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, John McLaughlin, John Scofield, and many others, as well as calling for a reassessment of the importance of such satellite figures as Gil Evans, Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams and Chick Corea in the development of Miles's music. A comprehensive and rigorous guide to the music and life of Miles Davis, It's About That Time is a stunning book that burns away the fog of myth that surrounds its complex and contrary subject.
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This vibrant textbook addresses the specific challenges of marketing in the creative industries, whilst applying marketing theory to a wide range of international examples. It combines a comprehensive and innovative perspective on customer value theory with practical marketing strategies and detailed case studies. The text looks at a range of creative industries, analysing their similarities and identifying and recommending a suitable managerial model for effective marketing. Based around three key concepts of creativity, customer experience and customer value, this model provides students with the analytical and decisional tools necessary to succeed in creative industries.
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