Diane Arbus s unsettling photographs of dwarves, twins, transvestites, and giants both polarized and inspired, and her work had already become legendary when she committed suicide in 1971. This groundbreaking biography examines the private life behind Arbus s controversial art.
In this compelling memoir, Brooke Shields talks candidly about her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and provides millions of women with an inspiring example of recovery.
ISBN: 9781401308469
Издательство:
Книжный клуб "Клуб семейного досуга"
Дата выхода: май 2006
At the invitation of an old school friend, introverted high school student Mikado Ryuugamine makes his way to Tokyo. His destination: Ikebukuro, a hotbed of madmen living out their most unusual lives. On his first day there, Mikado encounters a cast of characters so colorful, the rich hues of his rural hometown pale in comparison.
ISBN: 9780316204903
Издательство:
Yen Press
Дата выхода: январь 2012
Book two of the trilogy recounts Darcy s activities during the "silent time" in Jane Austen s original novel. With a nod to Austen s "Northanger Abby, Duty and Desire" takes Darcy on a "gothic" trip into the other side of Regency society.
A celebrated writer pens an irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
The first book to deal with the history and source of complete superstitions which exist, or have existed among British people throughout the world. They are presented in encyclopaedic form, so that any individual superstition, or collective superstitions related to one particular subject, can be found under a specified heading. Some 2300 superstitions are listed in a work of over 230,000 words. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Engineering is part of almost everything we do - from the water we drink and the food we eat, to the buildings we live in and the roads and railways we travel on. This book explores the nature and practice of engineering, its history, its scope, and its relationship with art, science and technology.
Effective decisions are crucial to the success of any software project, but to make better decisions you need a better decision-making process. In Evaluating Project Decisions, leading project management experts introduce an innovative decision model that helps you tailor your decision-making process to systematically evaluate all of your decisions and avoid the bad choices that lead to project failure. Using a real-world, case study approach, the authors show how to evaluate software project problems and situations more effectively, thoughtfully assess your alternatives, and improve the decisions you make. Drawing on their own extensive research and experience, the authors bridge software engineering theory and practice, offering...
ISBN: 978-0-321-54456-8
Издательство:
Peachpit Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2009
The definitive handbook for the popular form of confessional punk rock known as emo. From fashion to ideology, music to movies, eating habits to adulthood, it s all covered here with razor-sharp wit. 100 b/w illustrations.
"Expert Spring MVC and Web Flow" provides in-depth coverage of two highly customizable and powerful Web frameworks from the developers and community of the Spring Framework. Along with detailed analysis of the code and functionality, plus the first-published coverage of Spring Web Flow, this book includes numerous tips and tricks.
ISBN: 9781590595848
Издательство:
Питер
Дата выхода: декабрь 2005
"Flawless Consulting" has been the consultant s bible for over 15 years. The book actually describes and demonstrates ways of behaving with clients. This new edition includes illustrative examples, case studies, exercises, and commentary on pitfalls. It demonstrates the concepts of consultant integrity and interpersonal dynamics. Readers acquire such groundbreaking and influential ready access to ideas that "flawless consulting" has been established as a catch phrase among professionals.
