![]() ![]() The binding is blocked in blue and orange foils, with a field of burning stars continuing onto the exterior of the slipcase a spectacular finishing touch on an unmissable collectors' edition.īlocked slipcase with printed illustration inside For this special illustrated edition, artist Dániel Taylor has created a breath-taking collection of images capturing the exotic thrills of a modern science-fiction classic, including a special hidden illustration printed on the inside of the slipcase. With an imagination as vast as the Culture itself, Banks was one of the true innovators of the genre, and Consider Phlebas is an electrifying first step into a remarkable universe. From Horza's last-minute escape, that starts the book with a literal bang, to the space pirates, orbital stations, deadly games and vast icebergs that populate this epic space opera, Banks barely gives the reader a moment to catch their breath. ![]() ![]() Banks' first science-fiction novel introduces one of the most iconic creations in speculative literature: the Culture, a far future interstellar civilization populated by humans and sophisticated artificial intelligences. Dániel Taylor provides the spectacular images for Folio's edition of Consider Phlebas. ![]() Banks' 'Culture' novels dives into the heart of an interstellar war. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Inspired by the stunning, true story of Private Williams, this American heroine comes to vivid life in a sweeping and magnificent tale about one woman’s fight for freedom, respect and independence. Her chance at freedom presents itself with the arrival of Union general Phillip Henry "Smash ‘em Up" Sheridan, the outcast of West Point who takes the rawboned, prideful young woman into service.Īt war’s end, having tasted freedom, Cathy refuses to return to servitude and makes the monumental decision to disguise herself as a man and join the Army’s legendary Buffalo Soldiers.Īlone now in the ultimate man’s world, Cathy must fight not only for her survival and freedom, but she also vows to never give up on finding her mother, her little sister, and the love of the only man strong enough to win her heart. ![]() ![]() ![]() According to her mother, she was a captive, destined by her noble warrior blood to escape the enemy. 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There has never been another comedian like Bob Newhart. ![]() The first book ever from an icon of American comedy - a hilarious combination of stories from his career and observations about life ![]() ![]() This book have Change some of my perespective for suffring reletionship and mostly how to see the world. 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The man she had always dreamt of marrying and whom she had been with for a year was stolen by her sister by the name Noelle. ![]() ![]() Here we find one, Olivia Arnold is arranging for a wedding that she is clearly disinterested in. What is primarily catchy about this particular wedding that you will find memorable as well as endearing at the same time is the facts that it is the wrong wedding. This first book is what opens you, the reader, to a wedding that is scheduled to aki place in Whiskey Creek which is in the heart of Gold Country. The books will get you engaged from the first one which is titled When We Touch and has some really entertaining scenes as well as making sure that you are hooked on it from the first page up to the last one. What about a whole series on this, this is what Whiskey Creek is all about. 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An emotionally complex portrayal of secrets, loss, and grief from Dante Medema, Indies Introduce author of the Indie Next Pick title The Truth Project.īailey and Vanessa shared everything: laughter, secrets, and packets of Pop Rocks to ward off bad days. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jean Greaves are known for their leading the field of emotional intelligence. Bradberry and Graves leave a path for readers to develop awareness and strategize improvement with the inclusion of an EQ test and a plan format.ĭr. Aptly titled,Įmotional Intelligence can be defined as the ability to identify, consider and control emotions in oneself and to recognize them in others, brought on by a combination of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.Įmotional Intelligence 2.0, this book goes beyond the work of its predecessor, providing a brief history and outline, while focusing on encouraging the reader to apply strategies in the areas of self-awareness, selfmanagement, social awareness and relationship management. SUMMARY Travis Bradberry and Jean Graves take readers through a journey of discovery and reflection as they navigate the process of exploring and improving emotional intelligence (EQ), a statistically significant factor in achieving personal and professional success. ![]() Emotional Intelligence 2.0 An Executive Book Summary by Sarah Sotvedt ![]() ![]() She does so in the same frank and clear voice she uses throughout these essays that range from memories (a rare book from girlhood) to reviews (of films and personalities, from United 93 to the complete films of Russell Crowe) to searches for meaning in her quotidian experiences (she invariably finds something). She writes frankly about her youthful indiscretions, failed marriages, temper (she goes off on a teenage girl taunting older women), and ignorance about certain subjects (ballet, for example). One of the first things readers new to Garner ( The House of Grief: The Story of a Murder Trial, 2015, etc.) will notice is her candor. ![]() A veteran Australian novelist and essayist returns with a motley, spirited collection of pieces dating back more than a decade. ![]() |