Marcus\'s Rolling Stone piece on Dylan\'s album Self Portrait - often referred to as the most famous record review ever written - began with \'What is this shit?\' and led to his departure from the magazine for five

In this emotionally candid contemporary YA, author Jen Malone delves into the world of a teen whose life is brought to an abrupt halt when she learns she\'s in dire need of an organ transplant. Hard-charging and irrepressible, eighteen-year-old Amelia Linehan could see a roller derby opponent a mile away--and that\'s while crouched down, bent over skates, and zooming around a track at the speed of

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel exerted an almost hypnotic influence not only over his own troops but also over the Allied soldiers of the Eighth Army in the Second World War. Even when the legend surrounding his invincibility was overturned at El Alamein, the aura surrounding Rommel himself remained unsullied.In this classic study of the art of war Rommel analyzes the tactics that lay behind his success.

Take your game to the next level with Pickleball, a guided skills journal and game tracker. Fast, fun, and oh-so-sociable, pickleball is the game that\'s taken the world by storm. From the first match, \"picklers\" are hooked on the quick action, strategic play, and mental and physical benefits of this low-impact, highly enjoyable game. Pickleball isn\'t just a sport anymore--it\'s a way of life.

This title was first published in 2000: The theme of this collection of essays is \"technology transfer\". The topic has three major aspects: the interchange of technologies between military and civilian applications - \"spin-off\", \"dual use\", \"conversion\" and \"diversification\" fall under this heading; the proliferation of military arms, which could occur either through arms races between developed

This concise yet comprehensive guide offers highly practical insights and advice to those wanting to plan weddings as a career choice. Chapters take the reader through all the essential steps to creating the perfect wedding including the clients, budgeting, the venue, the ceremony, food and beverage, stationery and so on. The many business aspects of starting a career in wedding planning are also covered

Crochet 100 huggable combinations! In this book Dress-Up Amigurumi, designer Madelenon has created 4 cuddly amigurumi friends: Hugo the Bear, Becca the Deer, Duncan the Dog and Ray the Elephant. These lovely characters can all be dressed with each of the 25 adorable outfits. You can make the most stunning outfit combinations, as everything fits on every animal character in the book. 4 cuddly amigurumi

From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe\'s sauerkraut to brined herrings and chutneys, pickles are unquestionably a global food. They are also of the moment. Growing interest in naturally fermented vegetables--pickles by another name--means that today, in the early twenty-first century, we are seeing a renaissance

Unruly Times is a superlative portrait of the relationship between Wordsworth and Coleridge, and a fascinating exploration of the Romantic Movement and the dramatic events that shaped

Until 1893, Mary Kingsley lived the typical life of a single Victorian woman, tending to sick relatives and keeping house for her brother. However, on the death of her parents, she undertook an extraordinary decision: with no prior knowledge of the region, she set out alone to West Africa to pursue her anthropological

Back then, humans and animals were fellow beings under the sky. Perhaps that\'s why it seemed possible for humans to change into animals. One in a series of tales that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the

\'A brilliant, unsentimental, often darkly humorous account of America\'s nervous breakdown after 9/11.\' Publishers Weekly starred boxed review From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the international bestselller Backlash - an unflinchingly critical and strikingly original dissection of the mind and soul of America since

This Element addresses the viability of categoricity arguments in philosophy by focusing with some care on the specific conclusions that a sampling of prominent figures have attempted to draw - the same theorem might successfully support one such conclusion while failing to support another. It begins with Dedekind, Zermelo, and Kreisel, casting doubt on received readings of the latter two and highlighting

Explore the life of King George III.The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless rulers to walk the earth are revealed in these thrilling biographies (A Wicked History) about men and women so monstrous, they make Frankenstein look like a

The Malleus Maleficarum is probably one of the most notorious books of Catholic Church history. Originally put out when the Inquisition was in full force, this book and the text it contains condemned thousands of innocent people to needless deaths. Most of what today\'s society and culture thinks of the witches and the occult comes from these pages. Although this text is largely misguided and inaccurate

Culture Smart provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and