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Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days

Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days

by Jessica Livingston

For would-be entrepreneurs, innovation managers or just anyone fascinated by the special chemistry and drive that created some of the best technology companies in the world, this book offers both wisdom and engaging insights—straight from the source. — Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, and author of The Long Tail "All the best things that I did at Apple came from (a) not having money and (b)... (more)

Revolution in the Valley

by Andy Hertzfeld

There was a time, not too long ago, when the typewriter and notebook ruled , and the computer as an everyday tool was simply a vision. Revolution in the Valley traces this vision back to its earliest roots: the hallways and backrooms of Apple, where the groundbreaking Macintosh computer was born. The book traces the development of the Macintosh, from its inception as an underground skunkworks project in 1979 to... (more)

A Nameless Witch

by A. Lee Martinez

A tale of vengeance, true love, and cannibalism Being born undead can have its disadvantages, such as eternal youth and flawless beauty ---things most unsuitable for a witch. Hiding behind the guise of a grimy old crone, the witch is content living outside Fort Stalwart with her unlikely band of allies: a troll named Gwurm, an enchanted broom, and a demonic duck named Newt. She leads a simple life filled with... (more)

Aunt Jane's Hero

by Elizabeth Prentiss

Every woman needs an Aunt Jane, and through her books, Elizabeth Prentiss becomes Aunt Jane for us all.A Her godly wisdom and her charming with transcend time and place.A She is the quintessential Titus 2 woman. Whether you are at the beginning or well along the way in your marriage journey, Aunt Jane's Hero will encourage you.A Married or not, this book will equip you to be an Aunt Jane to other women. Aunt... (more)

Beka Cooper: Book 2

Bloodhound

by Tamora Pierce

Beka Cooper is finally a Dog—a full-fledged member of the Provost’s Guard, dedicated to keeping peace in Corus’s streets. But there’s unrest in Tortall’s capital. Counterfeit coins are turning up in shops all over the city, and merchants are raising prices to cover their losses. The Dogs discover that gamblers are bringing the counterfeit money from Port Caynn. In Port Caynn, Beka delves deep into the gambling... (more)

Only as Good as Your Word: Writing Lessons from My Favorite Literary Gurus

Only as Good as Your Word: Writing Lessons from My Favorite Literary Gurus

by Susan Shapiro

In this funny, moving, and revealing ride, Susan Shapiro recounts her obsessive quest for success as a professional writer and the beloved mentors who saved her life — and career — along the way. Growing up in the Midwest, Susan Shapiro knew at a young age that all she wanted in life was to become a writer. And so, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed straight to New York City, determined to break... (more)

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman

Beloved master storyteller Neil Gaiman returns with a luminous new novel for the audience that embraced his New York Times bestselling modern classic Coraline . Magical, terrifying, and filled with breathtaking adventures, the graveyard book is sure to enthrall readers of all ages.

Falling for Science: Objects in Mind (Representation and Mind Series)

Falling for Science: Objects in Mind (Representation and Mind Series)

by Sherry Turkle

"This is a book about science, technology, and love," writes Sherry Turkle. In it, we learn how a love for science can start with a love for an object—a microscope, a modem, a mud pie, a pair of dice, a fishing rod. Objects fire imagination and set young people on a path to a career in science. In this collection, distinguished scientists, engineers, and designers as well as twenty-five years of MIT students... (more)

The Picture Of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics)

The Picture Of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics)

by Oscar Wilde

Zorba the Greek

by Nikos Kazantzakis

A fiftieth anniversary edition of the famous novel that inspired the film tells the story of Zorba, a philosophizing, larger-than-life mine owner who confronts life with exuberance and wit. Reprint. 10,000 first printing. NYT.

The Once and Future King

by T. H. White

White's retelling of Arthurian legends. The first three sections of this book were originally published separately: The Sword in the Stone (1939), The Witch in the Wood (1939; here called "The Queen of Air and Darkness"), The Ill-Made Knight (1940), and the previously unpublished section, "The Candle in the Wind." The Book of Merlyn, written in 1941, was originally intended as the fifth and final book of the saga. (more)

The Book of Merlyn: The Unpublished Conclusion to The Once and Future King

The Book of Merlyn: The Unpublished Conclusion to The Once and Future King

by T. H. White

". . . a personal as well as historical story that crisscrosses the centuries on the question of war and peace." --New York Times This magical account of King Arthur's last night on earth spent weeks on the New York Times best-seller list following its publication in 1977. Even in addressing the profound issues of war and peace, The Book of Merlyn retains the life and sparkle for which White is known. The... (more)

The Glass Castle

A Memoir

by Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls's father always called her "Mountain Goat" and there's perhaps no more apt nickname for a girl who navigated a sheer and towering cliff of childhood both daily and stoically. In The Glass Castle , Walls chronicles her upbringing at the hands of eccentric, nomadic parents--Rose Mary, her frustrated-artist mother, and Rex, her brilliant, alcoholic father. To call the elder Walls's childrearing... (more)

Watchmen

by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons

Now A Major Motion Picture! This Hugo Award-winning graphic novel chronicles the fall from grace of a group of super-heroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, the concept of the super-hero is dissected as the heroes are stalked by an unknown assassin. One of the most influential graphic novels of all time and a perennial bestseller, WATCHMEN has been studied on college campuses across the... (more)

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Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days

by Jessica Livingston

Revolution in the Valley

by Andy Hertzfeld

A Nameless Witch

by A. Lee Martinez

Aunt Jane's Hero

by Elizabeth Prentiss

Bloodhound

by Tamora Pierce

Only as Good as Your Word: Writing Lessons from My Favorite Literary Gurus

by Susan Shapiro

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman

Falling for Science: Objects in Mind (Representation and Mind Series)

by Sherry Turkle

The Picture Of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics)

by Oscar Wilde

Zorba the Greek

by Nikos Kazantzakis

The Once and Future King

by T. H. White

The Book of Merlyn: The Unpublished Conclusion to The Once and Future King

by T. H. White

The Glass Castle

A Memoir

by Jeannette Walls

Watchmen

by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons