What could be a more tempting Christmas gift than a compendium of David Sedaris's best stories, selected by the author himself? From a spectacular career spanning almost three decades, these stories have become modern classics and are now for the first time collected in one volume.For more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space, virtually creating his own genre. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly at...

**A USA TODAY BestsellerBestselling and award-winning author David Ellis delivers a fast-paced, twisty thriller that will surprise readers at every turn.**Leo Balanoff is a crusading attorney with unthinkable skeletons in his closet. He's also a diagnosed pathological liar. When a predatory gangster with a long list of victims is found dead and Leo’s fingerprints show up on the murder weapon, no one believes a word he says in his defense. But he might be the FBI’s ...

David Halberstam’s masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new Foreword by Senator John McCain."A rich, entertaining, and profound reading experience.”—The New York TimesUsing portraits of America’s flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country’s recent history: ...

Explore modern data engineering techniques and best practices to build scalable, efficient, and future-proof data processing systems across cloud platformsKey FeaturesArchitect and engineer optimized data solutions in the cloud with best practices for performance and cost-effectivenessExplore design patterns and use cases to balance roles, technology choices, and processes for a future-proof designLearn from experts to avoid common pitfalls in ...

Hundreds of actors were auditioned, but only two remained. This novel tells the story of the boy who wasn't chosen.It's 1999. Martin Hill is ten years old, crazy about Arsenal and has a minor crush on a girl named Betty. Then he makes it to the final two in the casting for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.In the end, the other boy is picked for the role of a lifetime. A devastated Martin tries to move on with his life. But how can he escape his failure, esp...

**A witty, moving international bestseller about a 10-year boy whose life is shaped forever when he loses out on the role of Harry PotterThis “surreal yet relatable novel considers life in our age of anxiety, when other people’s picture-perfect lives make our own seem drab in comparison” — Washington Post**It's 1999. Martin Hill is 10 years old, crazy about football and has a minor crush on a girl named Betty. Then he makes it to the final 2 in the casting for ...

De zestienjarige David leidt een doodnormaal leven. Maar nadat hij op een avond in een vreemde spiegel heeft gekeken, wordt hij ’s ochtends wakker met het gespierde lijf van een atleet. Is hij gek geworden of ziet hij er nu echt zo uit? En: hoe gaat hij dit uitleggen?In zijn wijdste kleding komt hij er een poos mee weg. Maar dan ziet de populaire Hugo in de sportschool Davids gespierde lichaam. Iedereen ziet hem opeens staan, zelfs Reeva, het mooiste meisje van de school. Ineens is...

What could be a more tempting Christmas gift than a compendium of David Sedaris's best stories, selected by the author himself? From a spectacular career spanning almost three decades, these stories have become modern classics and are now for the first time collected in one volume.For more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space, virtually creating his own genre. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly at...

An illustrated guide of kendo techniques book filled with common and not so common kendo techniques. This new digital edition is a completely revised version of the printed version. There are a total of eighty five techniques covered in the book and includes blocking techniques. All techniques are illustrated with beautiful hand drawn art. Although this book is meant for intermediate to advanced kenshi, beginners will find this book very useful. A must for anyone wanting to know more kendo...

Talent doesn't make the team-the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team?Dr. David Burkus understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world's most effec...

Nonfiction from Malcolm Gladwell, Francine Prose, Jonathan Franzen, and more: "There is not a dud in the bunch. [An] exhilarating collection." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Whether a personal reflection on a wife's decline from Alzheimer's, a critique of the overdiagnosis of mood disorders, a lighthearted look at menopause, a friend's commentary on David Foster Wallace's heartbreaking suicide, or a memoir of teaching underprivileged children, this co...