`It′s not often that you′ll find an article or book that explains what you need to know in such plain, simple terms. Treasure it′ - Andrew Farrell, Doctoral Researcher, Loughborough University`Entertaining and authoritative without being patronising′ - Professor Chris Hackley, Royal Holloway, University of London`This is a gem of a book from two of the outstanding management researchers of their generation. Easy to read and entertaining, yet rigoro...

***Instant New York Times Bestseller!*From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman and his fellow champion creator Lee Buchanan (who is also not averse to delicious meats), an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family**Are you a parent or an otherwise amply sized Woodchuck interested in making projects with, or for, your kids? Or are you an aspiring small Woodchu...

Takes the challenging and makes it understandable. The book contains useful advice on the application of statistics to a variety of contexts and shows how statistics can be used by managers in their work.′ - Dr Terri Byers, Assistant Professor, University Of New Brunswick, CanadaA book about introductory quantitative analysis, the authors show both how and why quantitative analysis is useful in the context of business and management studi...

The city.Noisy, crowded, and ever in motion, the city can be more than a setting—it can be a character, as nuanced and as fickle as a human being, with as many traits and quirks as the best mapped-out characters. The city can be the ever-present and constant companion (or foe) to the protagonist and antagonist alike.Winter in the City: A Collection of Dark Speculative Fiction is an anthology of dark speculative fiction tales set in 18 cities around the world during...

Encounter the scariest clowns and freakiest curiosities under the big top, in stories by Stephen Graham Jones, Laird Barron, Priya Sharma, and others.With an introduction from Katherine DunnLadies and gentlemen, step right up for fifteen tales of terrifying rides, supernatural sideshows, and petrifying performers guaranteed to keep you up all night—with Hugo and Bram Stoker Award–winning editor Ellen Datlow as the ringmaster.In Stephen Graham ...

Discover the incredible true story behind the most famous bank robbery of all time in this thrilling graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning book.Mark Lee Gardner's Spur Award–winning Shot All to Hell follows Jesse James and his notorious gang of outlaws as they plan, carry out—and ultimately bungle—the most famous bank robbery in Western history. Now fans of the James brothers and history buffs can experience the bloody true story like never before w...

When Edward Snowden began leaking NSA documents in June 2013, his actions sparked impassioned debates about electronic surveillance, national security, and privacy in the digital age. The Snowden Reader looks at Snowden's disclosures and their aftermath. Critical analyses by experts discuss the historical, political, legal, and ethical issues raised by the disclosures. Over forty key documents related to the case are included, with introductory notes explaining their significance: document...

In the land of fae, you're either the hunter or the hunted.Ara, a high fae in the Marsh Court, was trained since birth to kill. When it comes down to it, can she sever the tendrils of her morality and do it? After being taken prisoner, she manages an escape riddled with questions, only to arrive home to absolute heartbreak. Discovering everything she knew to be a lie, she sets out on a dangerous journey to learn the truth of her upbringing. But when the hu...

This book is an attempt to explain that God is responsible for the creation of all life, not the collision of an asteroid with another planet. For all those individuals out there who do not believe that God exists, I have included numerous instances where God has made His existence known.God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are not myths. When people say they don't believe in God because they can't see Him, remember, these same people cannot see wind either. Wind will still blow their h...

This Handbook provides authoritative up-to-date scholarship and debate concerning creativity at work, and offers a timely opportunity to re-evaluate our understanding of creativity, work, and the pivotal relationship between them. Far from being a new arrival on the scene, the context of work has always been a place shaped and sharpened by creativity, as well as a site that determines, where, when, how, and for whom creativity emerges. Structured in four parts – Working with Creativity...

Whether it was because Nick was the second child and striving for attention, or because he didn't want to let his parents down, I don't know. All that I do know for certain is that inside of Nick was a burning desire that would not let him settle for less than the best. Being average was something that Nick never considered.This book is a compilation of everything that he thought about while overcoming obstacles in pursuit of his goals, athletics, and in life afterwards. If you are...

When Horus the Warmaster rebelled against the Emperor, the ensuing civil war nearly destroyed the Imperium. War raged across galaxy, pitting Astartes against their battle-brothers in a struggle where death was the only victor. But long before that, the Legions struggled with their identities and the demands of the Great Crusade. From battles with alien invaders to conflicts within a Legion, and even dealing with a wayward primarch, these stories show the battles fought as the Great Crusade...