Название: How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents
Автор: Jimmy O. Yang and Mike Judge
Издательство: Da Capo Press
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 14 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Standup comic, actor and fan favorite from the popular HBO series Silicon Valley shares his memoir of growing up as a Chinese immigrant in California and making it in Hollywood.

"I turned down a job in finance to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. My dad thought I was crazy. But I figured it was better to disappoint my parents for a few years than to disappoint myself for the rest of my life. I had to disappoint them in order to pursue what I loved. That was the only way to have my Chinese turnip cake and eat an American apple pie too."

Название: Frommer's EasyGuide to Rome, Florence and Venice 2018
Автор: Elizabeth Heath and Stephen Keeling
Издательство: FrommerMedia
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 183 Мб
Язык: английский / English

There’s no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it’s not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of the world’s most knowledgeable Italy experts to pen this totally revised and updated annual guide. Their helpful advice and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Название: Tetris: The Games People Play
Автор: Box Brown
Издательство: First Second
Год: 2016
Формат: AZW3, EPUB
Размер: 58 Мб
Язык: английский / English

It is, perhaps, the perfect video game. Simple yet addictive, Tetris delivers an irresistible, unending puzzle that has players hooked. Play it long enough and you’ll see those brightly colored geometric shapes everywhere. You’ll see them in your dreams.

Название: The Survival Savvy Family: How to Be Your Best During the Absolute Worst
Автор: Julie Sczerbinski
Издательство: Living Ready Magazine
Год: 2015
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 20 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Author Julie Sczerbinski is just like you. She loves her family. And she worries about their well-being. Disasters, from natural to financial, concern her. But unlike most of us, she has a plan. And now, so can you. Smart, upbeat and direct, Survival Savvy Family helps you to be your best during the absolute worst. This thorough and handy book covers the basics--a family emergency plan, what to include in an emergency kit, tips on food and water storage--and the complex--natural disasters, house fires and home invasions.

Название: Music Theory 101: From keys and scales to rhythm and melody, an essential primer on the basics of music theory
Автор: Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun
Издательство: Adams Media
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 41 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Learn the basics of music theory in this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide. From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover.

Название: 100 Places You Will Never Visit: The World's Most Secret Locations
Автор: Daniel Smith
Издательство: Quercus
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 33 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either don't know about, or couldn't visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tucson Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, or see the Chapel of the Ark. This fascinating guide book takes a look at 100 places around the world that are either so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way.

Название: Know It All Fashion: The 50 Key Modes, Garments, and Designers, Each Explained in Under a Minute
Автор: Rebecca Arnold
Издательство: Wellfleet Press
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 26 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Most of us have some feeling for fashion and have a vague idea of what’s in and what’s out. Less familiar to most, however, is the way fashion works as a global business. Know-It-All Fashion looks beyond the surface of this billion-dollar industry. Each entry is summarized in under a minute–using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and one picture. Leading fashion experts provide an engrossing crash course in how the style world works today, alongside an engaging look at the founding fathers (and mothers) of fashion who set it up that way.

Название: Insight Guides Israel, 9 edition
Автор: Insight Guides
Издательство: Insight Guides
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 36 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook.
Israel is intense. Few locations offer as much per square kilometre to sustain the spirit, feed the intellect and stimulate the senses. This new edition covers Israel's top attractions, from the holy sites of Jerusalem's Old City, Bethlehem and Nazareth to the pleasures of the coast and a Dead Sea mud bath

Название: Death Investigation
Автор: Ann Bucholtz
Издательство: Routledge
Год: 2015
Формат: PDF
Размер: 76 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Death Investigation: An Introduction to Forensic Pathology for the Nonscientist provides students and law enforcement professionals with an accurate, clear overview of forensic pathology. It presents death investigation at the scene and autopsy, providing readers with a broad understanding of forensic pathology and giving them a clear picture of what happens after the examination of the scene. Readers learn what first responders should (and should not) do at the scene, and get a forensic pathologist's perspective on the importance of preserving evidence.

Название: The Rough Guide to France
Автор: Rough Guides
Издательство: Rough Guides
Год: 2016
Формат: PDF
Размер: 68 Мб
Язык: английский / English

With clear, full-color maps, stunning photographs, and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions, this book is packed with essential and extensive practical advice on what to see and do. Find tips on exploring the country's remarkable landscapes, from the snowy slopes of the Alps and the watery plains of the Camargue to the vibrant metropolis of Paris and the glamour of the glitzy C?te d'Azur. There is plenty of authoritative and enlightening background information, too, covering subjects such as France's stormy history, the tastiest food to try, and the finest wines to quaff. You can rely on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, restaurants, and shops in France for all budgets.