Monday, September 1, 2003

Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body

Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body

Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body

ISBN: 0935278575
Author: Pati Palmer
Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
Rating: 4.15

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The Stand: Das letzte Gefecht

The Stand: Das letzte Gefecht

The Stand: Das letzte Gefecht

Aus einem Militärlabor bricht ein mutiertes Grippevirus aus, das eine Ansteckungswahrscheinlichkeit von 99,4 % hat. Obwohl die gesamte Handlung in den USA spielt, wird im Buch geschildert, dass sich die Auswirkungen des Grippeviruses auf gesamten Planeten ausbreiten.

Fast die gesamte amerikanische Bevölkerung wird ausgelöscht. Einige Tausende überleben jedoch. In einer Welt voller verwester Leichen müssen die Überlebenden versuchen auszukommen ohne die Annehmlichkeiten, die ihnen das Leben vor der Katastrophe geboten hat. Natürlich ist dies keine einfache Sache.

Die Überlebenden träumen von einer afroamerikanischen Frau, die sich selber Mutter Abagail nennt. Abagail Freemantle bittet die Überlebenden zu ihr nach Nebraska zu kommen, wo sie nahe eines Maisfeldes lebt. Viele folgen ihrer Bitte und ziehen zu der religiösen Frau nach Heminford Home, ein Ort in Nebraska.

Andere Überlebende träumen von dem dunklen Mann, welcher sich zu der Zeit unter anderem Randall Flagg nennt. Flaggs Gefolgsleute ziehen mit ihm nach Las Vegas.

Mutter Abagail zieht mit ihren Leuten nach Boulder, Colorado, wo sie die Freie Zone Boulder gründen. Die Freie Zone soll der Ausgangspunkt für eine neue Zivilisation sein.

Flagg baut mit seinen Leuten eine starke Militärmacht auf, welche dazu dienen soll, die Freie Zone zu zerstören. Flagg zeigt sich mehr und mehr als das personifizierte Böse.

Schließlich entsendet die Freie Zone einige Leute nach Las Vegas, um endlich die Fronten zu klären. Es kommt zum Showdown. Wer gewinnt das letzte Gefecht? Flagg, und damit das Böse? Oder doch Mutter Abagail und ihre Leute?

ISBN: 3404134117
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Bastei Lübbe
Rating: 4.32

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Thursday, August 28, 2003

Orientalism

Orientalism

Orientalism

With a new preface by the author.

In this highly acclaimed work, Edward Said surveys the history and nature of Western attitudes towards the East, considering Orientalism as a powerful European ideological creation – a way for writers, philosophers and colonial administrators to deal with the ‘otherness’ of Eastern culture, customs and beliefs. He traces this view through the writings of Homer, Nerval and Flaubert, Disraeli and Kipling, whose imaginative depictions have greatly contributed to the West’s romantic and exotic picture of the Orient. In his new preface, Said examines the effect of continuing Western imperialism after recent events in Palestine, Afghanistan and Iraq.

ISBN: 0141187425
Author: Edward W. Said
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Rating: 4.06

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Thursday, May 1, 2003

Term Sheets Valuations: An Inside Look at the Intricacies of Term Sheets Valuations

Term Sheets   Valuations: An Inside Look at the Intricacies of Term Sheets   Valuations

Term Sheets Valuations: An Inside Look at the Intricacies of Term Sheets Valuations

Term Sheets & Valuations is the first ever in-depth look at the nuts and buts of terms sheets and valuations. The book, written by leading venture capitalist Alexander Wilmerding of Boston Capital Ventures, covers topics such What is a Term Sheet, How to Examine a Term Sheet, A Section-by-Section View of a Term Sheet, Valuations, What Every Entrepreneur & Executive Needs to Know About Term Sheets, Valuation Parameters, and East Coast Versus West Coast Rules. In addition, the book includes an actual term sheet from a leading law firm with line by line descriptions of each clause, what can/should be negotiated, and the important points to pay attention to. A must have book for any executive, entrepreneur, or financial professional.

ISBN: 1587620685
Author: Alex Wilmerding
Publisher: Aspatore Books
Rating: 3.73

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Wednesday, October 23, 2002

Wizard Study Guide Snow Falling on Cedars

Wizard Study Guide Snow Falling on Cedars

Wizard Study Guide Snow Falling on Cedars

This student's guide is part of a series designed for the student to better understand the text they are studying. It includes a profile of the author; notes on genre, structure and style; background notes; a summary and commentary; and characters, themes and issues.

ISBN: 1876367083
Author: Paul Callaghan
Publisher: Wizard Books
Rating: 0.00

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Thursday, August 15, 2002

A Christmas Dozen: Christmas Stories to Warm the Heart

A Christmas Dozen: Christmas Stories to Warm the Heart

A Christmas Dozen: Christmas Stories to Warm the Heart

Ages 9 to 99. Finalist, ForeWord Award 2001 Audio Book of the Year. Twelve Christmas stories, previously shared by Burt in magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, and at hundreds of public readings each year. Privately published Oct 2000, sold 10,000 copies in Connecticut and Massachusetts without being in a bookstore.

ISBN: 096492837X
Author: Steve Burt
Publisher: Burt Creations
Rating: 3.95

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Friday, August 2, 2002

Investment Valuation 2nd Edition University with Investment Set

Investment Valuation 2nd Edition University with Investment Set

Investment Valuation 2nd Edition University with Investment Set

Using real-world examples of companies and securities, this user-friendly book clarifies the entire process of valuation, describing the underlying principles of valuation as well as the unique information required for different types of assets. It guides the reader through the theory and application of difficult valuation models and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each. Investment Valuation is an indispensable guide for investors, analysts, researchers, and others who must undertake the challenging task of valuing assets.

ISBN: 047128081X
Author: Aswath Damodaran
Publisher: Wiley
Rating: 4.27

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