Winner of the prestigious Whitbread Prize for best first novel and the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for best writer under 35, this modern classic has sold 100,000 copies in the United States. The novel chronicles the life of a bright and rebellious orphan who is adopted into an Evangelical household in the dour, industrial Midlands. Her insistence on listening to the truths of her own heart and mind makes for an unforgettable chronicle of an eccentric, moving rite of passage into adulthood.
This "New York Times" bestseller begins as the ultimate voyage of discovery, which becomes dark chapter of Jedi history--the thrilling story of a legendary, and doomed, Jedi mission prior to the Clone Wars. Includes a bonus short story, RMist Encounter.
ISBN: 9780345456847
Издательство:
Random House (USA)
Дата выхода: январь 2007
Create real-time, highly interactive apps quickly with the powerful XMPP protocol XMPP is a robust protocol used for a wide range of applications, including instant messaging, multi-user chat, voice and video conferencing, collaborative spaces, real-time gaming, data synchronization, and search. This book teaches you how to harness the power of XMPP in your own apps and presents you with all the tools you need to build the next generation of apps using XMPP or add new features to your current apps. Featuring the JavaScript language throughout and making use of the jQuery library, the book contains several XMPP apps of increasing complexity that serve as ideal learning tools. Learn about XMPP`s instant messaging features, such as rosters,...
Now fully updated, this edition brings together all the knowledge needed to write programs, use any library, and even create new library modules. The book teaches every aspect of the Python 3 language and covers all the built-in functionality.
Brilliant photography by the world s best underwater photographers and leading international aquarists highlights detailed profiles of more than 600 species of reef aquarium fishes in this new title in the Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional Series. Organized by family for easy reference, each profile includes all essential care, feeding, and husbandry advice. The species profiled include all available reef aquarium choices, with scores of seldom seen, rare, and recently discovered species. Written by the world s most-read, most-respected expert on marine fishes for the home aquarium, The PocketExpert? Guide to Reef Aquarium Fishes is a must-read for any fish enthusiast.
In his first collection of stories, the Bridge Philosopher proved to be brutally honest, self deprecating, funny, and good at explaining bridge. In this sequel, thirty years in the making, good old B.P is as crotchety as ever, and just as funny.
The best of Bukowski s novels, stories, and poems, this collection reads like an autobiography, relating the extraordinary story of his life and offering a sometimes harrowing, invariably exhilarating reading experience--a must for this counterculture idol s legions of fans.
ISBN: 9780060924584
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: июнь 1994
Authors Lauren Darcey and Shane Conder offer software developers step-by-step instruction on how to create and distribute their first marketable, professional Android applications. Each chapter contains Quizzes, Q&A and Exercises to help readers assess their skills. This book is the first step to getting started as a professional Android application developer. - Publisher.
From the mists of a not-so-distant past, the figure of the warrior Samurai still stands as a powerful symbol of personal quests and self-realization. This deck can help you forge your own path of the Samurai, a spiritual journey through the secrets of the soul.
ISBN: 9780738709482
Издательство:
Publisher Llewellyn Publications
Дата выхода: июнь 2006
A sensational collection of photographs featuring some of the greatest drivers and cars in motor sport history. This album is filled with fascinating images from the Alec Ulmann Collection, including such famous drivers as Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, and the winner in his Ferrari 512S, Mario Andretti. Porsche 917s, Ford GT40s, Corvettes, Matra-Simcas, Alfas and many others fill this exceptional photo archive.
While moving into a new house, ten-year-old Michael discovers a strange creature in the garage and confides in his new friend Mina about it. Together, they carry the creature out into the light, changing Michael s world forever.
Authored by a team of Solaris experts at Sun Microsystems, this book offers rock-solid reliable information on every facet of system administration. This book is packed with step-by-step guidance, tested examples, and expert troubleshooting solutions gleaned from real-world enterprise deployments.
Eric Hansen was the first westerner to ever walk across the island of Borneo.In this book, Hansen provides an intimate look at a vanishing way of life forone of the last surviving groups of rain forest dwellers. Photos and map.
Tracing the root of the world s fascination with Superman from his debut in 1938 and through the 1940s as his powers developed and his place in society changed, these stories have been culled from the comics, comic strips, and other rare sources.
Discover the hidden secrets of the popular Rider-Waite deck. The Cestaros allow us to peek behind these well-known images and see what was, until now, just out of sight. What would the woman in the Two of Swords see if she took off her blindfold? Ever imagine someone or something behind the mysterious High Priestess? This deck shows you. Change your perspective, add depth to your readings, and satisfy your curiosity.
ISBN: 9780738704135
Издательство:
Publisher Llewellyn Publications
Дата выхода: август 2003
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