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| Author | : Naomi Epel |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Authorship |
| ISBN | : 9780811814812 |
"Offers inspiration and practical advice from today's greatest writers ... secrets to approaching work with renewed creativity --Container.
| Author | : Nikki Delamotte |
| Publisher | : Reedy Press LLC |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2016-09-15 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1681060531 |
Cleveland is a city on the rise. As a melting pot of arts and culture, a foodie paradise, and home to lush green space along Lake Erie, the world is catching on. Consider 100 Things to Do in Cleveland Before You Die your insider’s guide to the city everyone is talking about. From sports fanatic to theater lover, there’s something here for everyone. So stroll thought the sprawling Cleveland Cultural Gardens, visit the birthplace of Superman and dance through the streets to the tune of Cleveland-style polka on Dyngus Day. But don’t forget to work up an appetite at Superelectric Pinball Parlor before you fill up on hot dogs topped with Froot Loops at Happy Dog while the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra plays. 100 Things to Do in Cleveland Before You Die is a fun for the whole family look at how to experience the rock and roll capital, from the rich in history to the delightfully quirky.
| Author | : Howard Bloom |
| Publisher | : Prometheus Books |
| Total Pages | : 714 |
| Release | : 2012-08-30 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1616145528 |
God’s war crimes, Aristotle’s sneaky tricks, Einstein’s pajamas, information theory’s blind spot, Stephen Wolfram’s new kind of science, and six monkeys at six typewriters getting it wrong. What do these have to do with the birth of a universe and with your need for meaning? Everything, as you’re about to see. How does the cosmos do something it has long been thought only gods could achieve? How does an inanimate universe generate stunning new forms and unbelievable new powers without a creator? How does the cosmos create? That’s the central question of this book, which finds clues in strange places. Why A does not equal A. Why one plus one does not equal two. How the Greeks used kickballs to reinvent the universe. And the reason that Polish-born Benoît Mandelbrot—the father of fractal geometry—rebelled against his uncle. You’ll take a scientific expedition into the secret heart of a cosmos you’ve never seen. Not just any cosmos. An electrifyingly inventive cosmos. An obsessive-compulsive cosmos. A driven, ambitious cosmos. A cosmos of colossal shocks. A cosmos of screaming, stunning surprise. A cosmos that breaks five of science’s most sacred laws. Yes, five. And you’ll be rewarded with author Howard Bloom’s provocative new theory of the beginning, middle, and end of the universe—the Bloom toroidal model, also known as the big bagel theory—which explains two of the biggest mysteries in physics: dark energy and why, if antimatter and matter are created in equal amounts, there is so little antimatter in this universe. Called "truly awesome" by Nobel Prize–winner Dudley Herschbach, The God Problem will pull you in with the irresistible attraction of a black hole and spit you out again enlightened with the force of a big bang. Be prepared to have your mind blown. From the Hardcover edition.
| Author | : C. Turney |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2016-05-24 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0230552307 |
What is the Turin Shroud? When were the Pyramids built? Why did the dinosaurs die out? How did the Earth take shape? With questions like these, says Chris Turney, time is of the essence. And understanding how we pinpoint the past, he cautions, is crucial to putting the present in perspective and planning for the future.
| Author | : Mark Louis Rybczyk |
| Publisher | : Trinity University Press |
| Total Pages | : 214 |
| Release | : 2016-01-18 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1595347585 |
San Antonio is in the national spotlight as one of the fastest growing and most dynamic emerging major cities in America. Yet local lore has it that every Texan has two hometowns—his own and San Antonio. The Alamo City's charm, colorful surroundings, and diverse cultures combine to make it one of the most interesting places in Texas and the nation. In San Antonio Uncovered, Mark Rybczyk examines some of the city's internationally known legends and lore (including ghost stories) and takes a nostalgic look at landmarks that have disappeared. He also introduces some of the city’s characters and unusual features, debunks local myths, and corrects common misconceptions. Rybczyk embraces San Antonio's peculiarities by chronicling the cross-country journey of the World’s Largest Boots to their home in front of North Star Mall; the origins of the Frito corn chip and chewing gum; the annual Cornyation of King Anchovy; and Dwight Eisenhower's stint as the football coach at St Mary’s University. This completely updated, new edition of San Antonio Uncovered highlights San Antonio as a modern, thriving city with the feel of a small town that sees beauty in the old and fights to save it, even something as seemingly insignificant as an old Humble Oil Station; and its diverse inhabitants as those who appreciate the blending of the old and the new at the Tobin Center and fight to save what’s left of the Hot Wells Hotel.
| Author | : Tracy Kidder |
| Publisher | : Back Bay Books |
| Total Pages | : 222 |
| Release | : 2011-08-23 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 0316204552 |
Tracy Kidder's "riveting" (Washington Post) story of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and has become essential reading for understanding the history of the American tech industry. Computers have changed since 1981, when The Soul of a New Machine first examined the culture of the computer revolution. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The Soul of a New Machine is an essential chapter in the history of the machine that revolutionized the world in the twentieth century. "Fascinating...A surprisingly gripping account of people at work." --Wall Street Journal
| Author | : Karrie Jacobs |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2007-05-29 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1440684529 |
A home of one’s own has always been a cornerstone of the American dream, fulfilling like nothing else the desire for comfort, financial security, independence, and with a little luck, even a touch of distinctive character, or even beauty. But what we have come to regard as almost a national birthright has recently begun to elude more and more prospective homebuyers. Where housing is concerned, affordable and well-crafted rarely exist together. Or do they? For years, founding editor-in-chief of Dwell magazine and noted architecture and design critic Karrie Jacobs had been confronting this question both professionally and personally. Finally, she decided to see for herself whether it was possible to build the home of her own dreams for a reasonable sum. The Perfect $100,000 House is the story of that quest, a search that takes her from a two-week crash course in housebuilding in Vermont to a road trip of some 14,000 miles. In the course of her journey Jacobs encounters a group of intrepid and visionary architects and builders working to revolutionize the way Americans thinks about homes, about construction techniques, and about the very idea of community. By her trip’s end Jacobs, has not only had a practical and sobering education in the economics, aesthetics, and politics of homebuilding, but has been spurred to challenge her own deeply held beliefs about what constitutes an ideal home. The Perfect $100,000 House is a compelling and inspiring demonstration that we can live in homes that are sensible, modest, and beautiful.
| Author | : Antonino Terranova |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780760747322 |
Soaring high into the sky, giants of glass, metal, steel, and mortar revolutionized urban architecture in the twentieth century. From classics (the Empire State Building) to more recent constructions such as the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lampur, nearly fifty world-class skyscrapers--including the World Trade Center--are celebrated in a vertical volume that emulates its subject matter. Led by an expert on architecture and urban development, travel around the world from Hong Kong to Moscow, and dozens of destinations in between to pay tribute to such imposing structures as San Francisco's Transamerica Pyramid, Riyadh's Kingdom Center, Tokyo's Town Hall, Paris's Tour de Montparnasse, and Frankfurt's Messe Turm. Photographed in crisp color, these architectural icons are captured from every angle: distant shots establish stature within a skyline; breathtaking views from the ground skyward emphasize the awesome height; and artistic close-up shots reveal an elegant, abstract, geometric beauty. Take your place on the observation deck of the Sears Tower. Marvel at the Rialto Towers in Melbourne. Watch as death-defying workers navigate beams high above the city to construct these modern wonders. Imagine what skyscrapers of the future might be like. From the comfort of your armchair, you'll enjoy an unsupassed view.
| Author | : Pauline Frommer |
| Publisher | : Easyguide |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2019-10-22 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 9781628874648 |
Frommer's EasyGuides contain punchy, concise prose by our expert local journalists, which gives readers all they need to know to plan the perfect vacation. This includes reviews for travel venues in all price ranges, as well as information on culture and history that will enhance any trip.
