In 'Atmos', Naoya Hatakeyama presents a unique photographic exploration that juxtaposes the natural beauty of the Camargue region in France with the industrial beauty of a nearby steel plant. The book is designed as two oblong quarto-sized portfolios joined in the center, allowing for a parallel comparison of these contrasting environments. This format highlights the blending of natural and artificial elements in our perception of beauty.
In 'Wolves', D. J. Molles crafts a gripping narrative of a man driven by vengeance in a post-apocalyptic world. After his family is torn apart by slavers, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey across the wasteland, fueled by his desire for revenge. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a violent but principled companion, leading to a path of destruction against their common enemies.
This book is a novelization of the famous film 'Back to the Future', following Marty McFly as he navigates time travel and his family's past. It includes some additional scenes not present in the film, offering a more detailed look at the characters and their interactions. The story explores themes of time travel, family dynamics, and personal growth.
The book provides an overview of the principles of lasers, their current uses, and potential future applications. It is part of the 'Future Tech' series, which aims to explore the latest advancements in technology.
In 'Wicked', Gregory Maguire delves into the life of Elphaba, the green-skinned girl who becomes the infamous Wicked Witch of the West. The story begins with Elphaba's childhood, marked by her unique appearance and her father's missionary work in Quadling country. As she grows older, Elphaba attends Shiz University, where she meets Galinda, who will later become Glinda. The novel follows Elphaba's journey through her involvement in resistance against the Wizard, her personal struggles, and her eventual transformation into the Wicked Witch. Maguire's narrative explores themes of social class, political oppression, and the nature of evil, creating a rich and vivid world that challenges the traditional view of Oz[1][3][4].
This memoir is an intimate and evocative account of one woman's experience with grief and the redemptive power of love. Steph Catudal shares her journey as she endures her husband Rivs' 84-day battle with lung cancer, confronting past traumas and finding resilience. The book is a heart-wrenching reflection on the universality of grief and the potential for healing.
This book delves into the Finnish concept of 'sisu', which embodies a unique blend of courage, resilience, grit, tenacity, and perseverance. It offers insights into how Finns cultivate this mindset in daily life, providing lessons on overcoming challenges, managing stress, and achieving personal goals. The book is filled with examples and pictures that illustrate the sisu mentality and lifestyle.
The book relates the management succession and increasingly unorthodox ethos of Semco. Semler transformed the company by implementing radical policies such as allowing workers to set their own production quotas, practicing profit sharing down to the factory floor level, and simplifying business processes. This approach led to significant success and made the book a worldwide bestseller.
In this novel, humanity has achieved near-immunity to diseases thanks to the SymboGen Corporation's genetically engineered tapeworms. However, these parasites start to become restless and seek their own lives, leading to a potential apocalypse. The story follows Sally Mitchell, a young woman who survived a car accident thanks to one of these tapeworms but now faces strange medical crises and must navigate a world where the tapeworms are causing people to become erratic and violent. The book blends elements of science fiction, horror, and thriller genres, with a strong focus on the scientific plausibility and the immediate, scary implications of the tapeworms' actions[2][4][5].
Conclave, written by Lawrence D. Klausner, is a novel that explores themes and settings that were relevant at the time of its publication in 1981. The book is known for its engaging narrative, although specific details about the plot are not widely available. It is a work of fiction that has been cataloged and sold through various bookstores and libraries.
In 'Wicked', Gregory Maguire delves into the life of Elphaba, the green-skinned girl who becomes the infamous Wicked Witch of the West. The story begins with Elphaba's childhood, marked by her unique appearance and her father's missionary work in Quadling country. As she grows older, Elphaba attends Shiz University, where she meets Galinda, who will later become Glinda. The novel follows Elphaba's journey through her involvement in resistance against the Wizard, her personal struggles, and her eventual transformation into the Wicked Witch. Maguire's narrative explores themes of social class, political oppression, and the nature of evil, creating a rich and vivid world that challenges the traditional view of Oz[1][3][4].
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