En dag-til-dag dagbog af nørdens år, der fejrer de vigtigste begivenheder, årsdag og eventyr i sci-fi og fantasy universer. Indhold inkluderer: The Big Bang Theory's Big Bang, Total Kills for Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Scooby Gang, Wolverine Strength Venn Diagram, Legend of Zelda Triforce, Watchmen Doomsday Clock, etc. The Year of the Geek is a fascinating look into geek culture. Each day will tell a different story from the sci-fi universe, from famous franchises and figures such as Star Wars, The Matrix, Peter Jackson and Luc Besson, to lesser known stories, including the French cult classic City of Lost Children, the Japanese anime Akira and bestselling German novelist, Marcus Heitz. With text written by self-confessed geek James Clarke and accompanied by over 100 infographics that have been specially commissioned for this book, The Year of the Geek celebrates all things geek in a new
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By exploring the rise and fall of the criminal website DarkMarket, Glenny has uncovered the most vivid, alarming and illuminating stories. He has tracked down all the players from around the world: the criminal hackers like JiLsi, Matrix and Lord Cyric, the detectives and internet security experts, and the victims, and he places everyone and everything in a rich brew of politics, economics and history Titel: DarkMarket : cyberthieves, cybercops and you Genre: Current Affairs/Organized Crime Type: Paperback
Novellesamling med science fiction-fortællinger af Philip K. Dick, udgivet som volume 5 i serien med hans samlede historier. Titelnovellen “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” følger en mand, der får implanteret kunstige minder om en rejse til Mars, hvilket sætter gang i en kæde af begivenheder, hvor hans identitet og fortid viser sig at være langt mere kompliceret end antaget. De øvrige historier kredser om lignende emner: alternative virkeligheder, ændret perception, korporationers og staters kontrol over individet, samt mennesker i mødet med fremtidens teknologi og rumrejser. Samlingen er velegnet til læsere, der vil have et bredt udsnit af Philip K. Dicks idéer og universer i kortere form. Type: Paperback Engelsksproget science fiction-samling af noveller af Philip K. Dick. Bogen er volume 5 i rækken “The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick” og har titelnovellen “We Can Remember It
China Stories from a Writers' Colony Anyone who has lived in China has stories to tell. For foreigners and Chinese alike, this is a land that transforms itself every day, with something to write about on every corner. Collected in this anthology are 33 contributions, a mix of narrative non-fiction, fiction and poetry, from the writers' colony the Anthill (theanthill.org). Together, they offer glimpses into this quicksilver country-by turns funny, touching and bizarre. Whether we stay or leave, the stories remain. Titel: While We're Here Forfatter: Alec Ash, Tom Pellman Forlag: China Today Udgivelsesår: 2015 Sprog: Engelsk
Jenn McAllister offers an insider"s guide to building a successful YouTube channel and an intimate portrait of the surreality of insta-fame and the harsh reality of high school. Titel: Really professional internet person Genre: Biografi Sammendrag: Jenn McAllister, better known as Jennxpenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents’ video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike life, there can always be a do-over. Brimming with honesty, heart, and Jenn’s patented sense of humor, Really Professional Internet Person features top ten lists, photos, screenshots, social media posts, and never-before-posted stories chronicling Jenn’s journey from an anxious middle schooler just trying to fit in to a YouTube sensation unafraid to stand out. Type: Hardcover
Journey from Entrepreneur to CEO Learn how to take your company to the next level of growth through the stories of over 500 successful entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, this flagship book introduces a new series on managing growth. The authors expertly guide you through the three stages of entrepreneurial growth: initial growth, rapid growth, and continuous growth. Personal stories told by successful entrepreneurs reveal the hows and whys of evolving as a leader at each stage, identifying red flags, vital signs, and secrets of sustained growth. Become a dynamic leader by using this book as your roadmap to entrepreneurial success. Titel: Leading at the Speed of Growth Forfatter: Katherine Catlin, Jana B. Matthews Forlag: John Wiley & Sons Udgivelsesår: 2001 Sider: 168 Sprog: Engelsk
In this fascinating history of extreme ocean waves, Smith covers such headline stories as the 2004 tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, as well as incidents that are less well-known but equally startling. Extreme Waves af Craig B. Smith (Bog) Titel: Extreme Waves Genre: Science Type: Hardcover
