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The Best of Philip E. High
by Philip E. HighThe Best of Philip E. HighWelcome to the Bizarre Imagination of Philip E. High.-A world without laws where the basest criminal activity flourishes unchecked in a dog-eat-dog society;-When the crew of a submarine find themselves flung millions of years into the past the consequences are devastating;-The minds of the entire population of a city are infected by the thoughts of a madman, and become insane themselves - and the contagion is spreading;-Mankind is facing extinction by an alien race of mind-readers who can anticipate man's every counter attack.Here is the first-ever collection of the greatest short stories of one of Britain's finest-ever SF writers - Philip E. High! Already well know on both sides of the Atlantic as a writer of many exciting adventure novels, these twelve stories reveal High as a true literary craftsman. A major science fiction event that is not to be missed!
The Best of Philip E. High
by Philip E. HighThe Best of Philip E. High Welcome to the Bizarre Imagination of Philip E. High. -A world without laws where the basest criminal activity flourishes unchecked in a dog-eat-dog society -When the crew of a submarine find themselves flung millions of years into the past the consequences are devastating -The minds of the entire population of a city are infected by the thoughts of a madman, and become insane themselves - and the contagion is spreading -Mankind is facing extinction by an alien race of mind-readers who can anticipate man's every counter attack Here is the first-ever collection of the greatest short stories of one of Britain's finest-ever SF writers - Philip E. High! Already well know on both sides of the Atlantic as a writer of many exciting adventure novels, these twelve stories reveal High as a true literary craftsman. A major science fiction event that is not to be missed!
The Best of Philip K. Dick
by Avanelle DayThirteen short stories by the legendary author of The Man in the High Castle and other science fiction classics. Philip K. Dick didn&’t predict the future―he summoned the desperate bleakness of our present directly from his fevered paranoia. Dick didn&’t predict the Internet or iPhones or email or 3D printers, but rather he so thoroughly understood human nature that he could already see, even at the advent of the transistor, the way technology would alienate us from each other and from ourselves. He could see us isolated and drifting in our own private realities even before we had plugged in our ear buds. He could see, even in the earliest days of space exploration, how much of our own existence remained unexplored, and how the great black spaces between people were growing even as our universe was shrinking. Philip K. Dick spent his first three years as a science fiction author writing shorter fiction, and in his lifetime he composed almost 150 short stories, many of which have gone on to be adapted into (slightly watered down) Hollywood blockbusters. Collected here are thirteen of his most Dickian tales, funhouse realities with trap doors and hidden compartments.
The Best of Photographic Lighting: Techniques and Images for Digital Photographers
by Bill HurterBill Hurter explains the characteristics of light#151;both natural and artificial#151;in this in-depth guide. Fully exploring color balance, exposure, and light ratios, the handbook expands on skills learned in the studio to explain how to harness the beauty of less predictable lighting situations, like those shot outdoors or on location. Packed with tips from more than 30 top professionals on wedding, portrait, and commercial photography, this resource is sure to both educate and inspire.
The Best of Photographic Lighting
by Bill HurterBill Hurter explains the characteristics of light--both natural and artificial--in this in-depth guide. Fully exploring color balance, exposure, and light ratios, the handbook expands on skills learned in the studio to explain how to harness the beauty of less predictable lighting situations, like those shot outdoors or on location. Packed with tips from more than 30 top professionals on wedding, portrait, and commercial photography, this resource is sure to both educate and inspire.
The Best of Pickering
by Sam PickeringHis writing is as unique and recognizable as the music of Mozart, the painting of Picasso, or the poetry of Dickinson. Yet most Americans likely know Sam Pickering, the University of Connecticut English professor, from the movie Dead Poets Society. In the film, Robin Williams plays an idiosyncratic instructor---based on Pickering---who employs some over-the-top teaching methods to keep his subjects fresh and his students learning. Fewer probably know that Pickering is the author of more than 16 books and nearly 200 articles, or that he's inspired thousands of university students to think in new ways. And, while Williams may have captured Pickering's madcap classroom antics, he didn't uncover the other side of the author-Sam Pickering as one of our great American men of letters. The Best of Pickering amply demonstrates Pickering's amazing powers of perception, and gives us insight into the mind of a writer nearly obsessed with turning his back on the conventional trappings of American success-a writer who seems to prefer lying squirrel's-eye-level next to a bed of daffodils in the spring or trespassing on someone else's property to pursue a jaunt through joe-pye weed and goldenrod. Indeed, Pickering's philosophy, at least on paper, may very well be "Now is the only time." If you haven't met Sam Pickering before, prepare to be surprised and delighted by these wry and sometimes self-deprecating essays that are witty and elegant and concrete yet wander widely, and include Pickering's well-trod fictional Southern town of Carthage, Tennessee, full of strange goings-on. This definitive collection of the best of Pickering is a must for Pickering fans and a fine introduction for the uninitiated to one of our greatest men of letters.
Best of Play It!
by Mike Yaconelli Wayne RiceAnyone up for FizzerTag? Pucks and Pigskins? How about Missile Mania? You'll find something for any group -- regardless of age, ability, or skill -- in this revised volume of Play It! Inside are more than 150 of the hottest games from the original bestsellers Play It! And Play It Again! Inside you'll find outdoor and indoor games, games for small and large groups . . . relays . . . summer and winter games. . .water games. . .active and non-active games. These community-building games are simply fun! In addition to complete rules and helpful diagrams, Play It! helps you: -Make the most of the games. -Pick the right game for your group. -Adapt the rules or equipment to fit your circumstances. -Choose teams creatively. Play It! contains activities for nearly every occasion and event for use with Sunday school classes, summer camps, children's groups, vacation Bible school, youth groups of all ages, and even groups of adults. It's the perfect resource for teachers, youth workers, group leaders, event coordinators, pastors, and parents!
The Best Of Poe
by Edgar Allan PoeThis Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader contend with Poe's allusions and complicated vocabulary. Edgar Allan Poe'his name conjures up thoughts of hearts beating long after their owners are dead, of disease and plague amid wealth, of love that extends beyond the grave, and of black ravens who utter only one word. The richness of Poe's writing, however, includes much more than horror, loss, and death. Alive with hypnotic sounds and mesmerizing rhythms, his poetry captures both the splendor and devastation of love, life, and death. His stories teem with irony and black humor, in addition to plot twists and surprise endings. Living by their own rules and charged with passion, Poe's characters are instantly recognizable'even though we may be appalled by their actions, we understand their motivations. The thirty-three selections in The Best of Poe highlight his unique qualities. Discover for yourself the mysterious allure and genius of Edgar Allan Poe, who remains one of America's most popular and important authors, even more than 150 years after his death.
The Best of Poetry in Motion: Celebrating Twenty-five Years On Subways And Buses
by Alice Quinn Billy Collins“Poems once in motion…continue to move their readers. And what an imaginative variety of poetic delights is offered here.”—Billy Collins It would have pleased Walt Whitman, that poet of urban motion, to envision his words coursing by electrified rail through a diverse, global city of 8 million souls. Since 1992, with the presentation of an excerpt from Walt Whitman’s “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,” the Poetry in Motion program—co-sponsored by MTA Arts & Design and the Poetry Society of America—has brought more than 200 poems, in whole or in part, before the eyes of millions of subway and bus riders, offering a moment of timelessness in the busy day. The poems are by an eclectic mix of writers, from Sappho and Sylvia Plath to W. H. Auden, Rita Dove, Seamus Heaney, Nikki Giovanni, Patrick Phillips, and Aracelis Girmay. Each of the 100 poems gathered here has, in sixteen lines or less, the power to enliven the quotidian, provide nourishment for the soul, and enchant even the youngest among us.
The Best of Portrait Photography Techniques and Images from the Pros
by Bill HurterFeaturing techniques and images from more than 40 of the industry's top photographers, this resource shows the best methods for lighting and posing individuals, couples, and groups, both on location and in the studio. Details are included on how to pose subjects, elicit expressions, create dynamic compositions, and utilize traditional lighting setups. Whether a photographer shoots weddings, group portraits, executive images or a little bit of everything, this book serves as a how-to guide and an idea file. Fully updated with all new images and covering the newest digital technology and latest software versions, this resource is an indispensable guide for photographers.
Best of Presents 2008
by Lynne Graham Sharon KendrickDiscover last year's finest. . . with the best eBooks of 2008!Harlequin Presents novels are always filled with passion, drama and timeless romance--and these three books are no exception! Here's your chance to discover the most popular Presents from 2008:The Italian Billionaire's Pregnant Brideby Lynne Graham,The Greek Tycoon's Baby Bargainby Sharon Kendrick andThe Greek Tycoon's Defiant Brideby Lynne Graham.
The Best of Printers Row, Volume One
by Chicago Tribune StaffChicago Tribune's Printers Row: Interviews, Reviews and Features 2012 is a collection of interviews with authors, reviews of the year's best books, and fascinating features published in the Chicago Tribune's weekly Printers Row literary supplement.Early in 2012, the Chicago Tribune launched its "Printers Row" membership program for those who love books, authors, and conversations about the ideas they generate. The centerpiece is a weekly journal that includes author profiles, book reviews, and Printers Row Fiction in a separate booklet. Chicago Tribune's Printers Row: Interviews, Reviews and Features 2012 is composed of engaging, entertaining, and enlightening profiles, book reviews, as well as extended author interviews and features.
The Best of Professional Digital Photography
by Bill HurterThe opportunities that digital technology presents are almost limitless, but so are the problems that can arise when trying to retrofit a film-based photography business to the new digital marketplace. This guidebook explores digital imaging technology with some of the world's leading wedding, portrait, and commercial photographers, drawing on the experiences of professionals for practical advice for photographers who are still struggling to perfect their digital work flow. Topics include the selection and purchase of the right equipment, choosing the right business model, and tips on innovations in color management and retouching. Step-by-step instructional images and screen shots are included throughout, allowing for a concrete grasp of the detailed processes and techniques.
The Best of Pugh
by Jonathan PughJonathan Pugh has been The Times cartoonist since 1995. Cartoonist of the Year on many occasions since then, Pugh has become a household name. Now, for the first time, this collection brings together his funniest creations. From politics to celebrity, sport to television, Pugh takes a unique and highly entertaining view of modern life.
Best of Quilting Arts: Your Ultimate Resource for Art Quilt Techniques and Inspiration
by Pokey BoltonCelebrate the first 10 years of the groundbreaking Quilting Arts magazine with a collection of the best articles, projects, and techniques.Pokey Bolton, founder of Quilting Arts magazine, has compiled the most popular articles that have inspired quilters and artists alike to move beyond the basics of art quilting and re-explore machine and hand stitching, fabric embellishment, surface design, and more. Inside you'll find:quilt art techniques from fabric collage and appliqué to resist dyeing, stamping, and foilingmachine-stitching and thread-painting tips and tutorials from award-winning art quiltersideas and advice for the professional quilt artistan array of binding and stitching techniques to make your art quilt stand outmethods for making realistic representational art quilts, including portraits of pets and people. Whether you're making your first art quilt or are a seasoned quilt artist eager to enhance your designs, you'll find endless instruction and inspiration in The Best of Quilting Arts.
The Best of R. A. Lafferty (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by R. A. LaffertyAcclaimed as one of the most original voices in modern literature, Raphael Aloysius Lafferty has been awarded and nominated for a multitude of accolades over the span of his career, including the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.This collection contains 22 unique tall tales, including:Hugo Award-winning'Eurema's Dam' - introduced by Robert SilverbergHugo Award-nominated'Continued on the Next Rock' - introduced by Nancy Kress'Sky' - introduced by Gwenda BondNebula Award-nominated'In Our Block' - introduced by Neil GaimanAnd more stories introduced by other modern masters of SF who acknowledge R.A. Lafferty as a major influence and force in the field.
The Best of R. A. Lafferty (S. F. Masterworks Ser.)
by R.A. LaffertyTor Essentials presents science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure.Acclaimed as one of the most original voices in modern literature, a winner of the World Fantasy Award for lifetime achievement, Raphael Aloysius Lafferty (1914-2002) was an American original, a teller of acute, indescribably loopy tall tales whose work has been compared to that of Avram Davidson, Flannery O’Connor, Flann O’Brien, and Gene Wolfe.The Best of R. A. Lafferty presents 22 of his best flights of offbeat imagination, ranging from classics like “Nine Hundred Grandmothers” and “The Primary Education of the Cameroi” to his Hugo Award-winning “Eurema’s Dam.”Introduced by Neil Gaiman, the volume also contains story introductions and afterwords by, among many others, Michael Dirda, Samuel R. Delany, John Scalzi, Connie Willis, Jeff VanderMeer, Kelly Robson, Harlan Ellison, Michael Swanwick, Robert Silverberg, Neil Gaiman, and Patton Oswalt.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Best of Raymond Z. Gallun
by Raymond Z. GallunThis book contains five works by Raymond Z. Gallun. Gallun (1911-1994) was an important early sci-fi pulp writer whose works helped to popularize the genre. He published dozens of stories in the pulp magazines of the 1930s and remained popular during the post-World War II "Golden Age" of science fiction. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation. This unexpurgated edition contains the complete text, with minor errors and omissions corrected.
The Best of Raymond Z. Gallun
by Raymond Z. Gallun J. J. PierceDel Rey / Ballantine, 1978. Collection of stories from a Golden Age science fiction writer, whose career spanned the pulp magazines of the 1930's, right through the 1980's. Includes an introduction by the editor, an afterword by Gallun, and these stories: Old Faithful (1934); Derelict (1935); Davey Jones' Ambassador (1935); Godson of Almarlu (1936); A Menace in Miniature (1937); Seeds of the Dusk (1938); Hotel Cosmos (1938); Magician of Dream Valley (1938); The Shadow of the Veil (1939); The Lotus-Engine (1940); Prodigal's Aura (1951); The Restless Tide (1951); Return of a Legend (1952).
The Best of Reader's Digest: Humor, Heart-Warming Stories, and Dramatic Tales
by Editors of Reader's DigestMore than two dozen timeless favorites from the Reader's Digest archives.From everyday heroes to larger-than-life characters, small moments to historic events, the unforgettable stories in Reader's Digest come alive as never before in this keepsake book. Our editors have combed the archives for the narratives—sometimes funny, often poignant, always inspirational—that still strike deep chords today, such as: The gripping tale of a North Carolina woman and her Shepherd, Gandalf, who found a lost Boy Scout in the woods during their first search-and-rescue job The tragic account of the crash of the Columbia Space Shuttle The miracle of the old letter that led to a couple being reunited after nearly 60 years apart The heroic actions of an eighteen-year-old girl who carried a young boy to safety after being pulled out to sea in a riptide The hilarious anecdote about the one exception to humorist Calvin Trillin&’s happy childhood, a sickly collie named Chubby Featuring the best of the best fron the present and past, this collection of timeless favorites will thrill your senses, warm your heart, and brighten your day.
Best of Reader's Digest Vol 2
by Reader'S DigestThis collection showcases over 40 timeless stories that make you feel deeply and stick with you, along with cartoons, jokes, and readers' warm and funny true anecdotes.From everyday heroes to larger-than-life characters, small moments to historic events, the unforgettable stories in Reader's Digest come alive as never before in this keepsake book. Our editors have combed the archives for the narratives that thrill your senses, warm your heart, lift your spirits and leave you amazed or simply grateful for your connection with fellow humans, including: *Pilot Down: The Rescue of Scott O'Grandy--An Air Force captain policing a NATO "No Fly Zone" is struck by a missile and must use his ejection seat and parachute down into enemy territory. *The Pig That Changed My Life--The author agrees to take in what he's told is a mini pig. At first he hides the pig in his office, but his partner finds out and is upset. Nevertheless, they keep the pig and call it Esther. Esther grows up to be 650 pounds, sleeps with them along with 2 cats and 2 dogs, and wins the whole family over with her antics. The humans become vegan. *To My Daughter on Acquiring Her First Car--This is a lovely letter written by a father to his daughter as he gets her a car. It is a fond but serious plea that she not take lightly the responsibility of working this machine, that her and many others&’ lives depend on her good judgement and care.
Best of Reader's Digest Vol 3 -Celebrating 100 Years
by Reader'S DigestA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Best of Reader's Digest, Volume 4: Heartwarming Stories, Dramatic Tales, Hilarious Cartoons, and Timeless Photographs (Best of Reader's Digest #4)
by Readers DigestFrom gripping survival tales to laugh-out-loud comedy to sweet love notes, The Best of Reader&’s Digest, Volume 4 features some of the most memorable narratives published in America&’s favorite magazine over the past 100 years.For more than a century, Reader&’s Digest has been sharing stories of small miracles and unlikely friendships, steadfast courage and enduring love—stories that transcend time and place. Within these pages, you&’ll find some of our most memorable narratives, including: •the hilarious tales of smart people doing the dumbest things •the heart-stopping story of two friends who get caught in a dangerous current and are swept out to sea •an intimate essay by Bishop Desmond Tutu on the value of forgiveness In addition, the book features hilarious jokes and cartoons, classic illustrations and photographs, true stories from readers and bonus content never published in the magazine.
Best of Reader's Digest, Volume 5: Heartwarming Stories, Dramatic Tales, Hilarious Cartoons, and Timeless Photographs (Best of Reader's Digest #5)
by Reader'S DigestGrab a hot cup of coffee, settle in and enjoy dozens of hilarious, inspirational and intriguing stories from the pages of Reader&’s Digest.Featuring the magazine&’s best-of-the-best articles, interviews, cartoons, book excerpts and photography, this cherished collection is one that&’ll be passed down for generations. Open Best of Reader&’s Digest Vol. 5 and you&’ll discover a timeless celebration of American culture. From real-life tales of adventure and survival to delightful narratives of love and kindness, this all-new edition is sure to warm hearts, incite lively discussions and bring smiles. SELLING POINTS: • Most popular content: Editors combed through the archives to find the articles, photos, quotes, jokes and cartoons readers loved and remembered most. • Celebrity contributors: In this collection, you&’ll find pieces by notable writers and comedians; along with quotes from famous personalities and much more. • Timeless favorites: From everyday heroes to larger-than-life characters and from intimate moments to historic events, the stories in this book resonate with everyone
Best Of Regional African Cooking
by Harva HachtenDiscusses the foods of the different regions of Africa. The author gives plenty of recipes ranging from fairly complecated to very simple as well as telling the reader about the regions and why the people cook in the way they do.