![]() This book has taken a few shots from critics as being nothing more than “Advertising 101.” While the content may very well prove those critics to be correct, I can assure you that the tips, tools, strategies, research, case studies, and principles have been expertly repackaged in such a way as they will “stick” with readers and prove extremely beneficial in the future. And I can promise you that you’re going to discover even greater value within the text. Of course, you’ll continue to explore further. It tells you that they know what they’re talking about and they practice what they preach. Why are these things so important? They tell you that the authors have accomplished more on their book cover alone than many others can claim within hundreds of pages. It’s not a photo, you can feel the ridges. ![]() At first glance you would swear there was an authentic piece of wrinkled duct tape slapped across the cover of the book.Intriguing subtitle that peaks your curiosity.The bright orange/gold cover catches your eye and directs you to five key elements on the cover alone. ![]() Here’s another book that walks the talk by grabbing you at the book shelf before you even view a single page. Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die ![]()
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![]() But Lowe, who tempers his insights with wit, is always respectful and non-judgmental. This book would make an excellent addition to a course on material religion., "An informative, often hair-raising (excuse the pun) journey about how the great religions of today as well as those that have faded away, or cultures, modern and old, have dealt with hair, or lack or length or style of it, both as a unifying, defining symbol as well as differentiating one, or of conformity. ![]() Scott Lowe was the perfect author for such a book, writing in his characteristic wit. It discusses the variety of religious reasons, and methods, for depilation and for hair cultivation. Part of Bloomsbury Academic's Object Lessons, 'a book series about the hidden lives of ordinary things,' this short volume considers the biology, removal, styling, and fetishizing of hair as practiced by people around the world. ![]() Hair is a hilarious, informative, and provocative look at the significance of hair in human culture. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Three-Body trilogy is nothing short of a masterpiece."-Lavie Tidhar, World Fantasy Award winning author of Osama " The Three-Body Problem deserves all of its plaudits. Ken Liu's smooth translation makes this a must-read for any who truly wish to explore bold, new perspectives."-David Brin, bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author of the Uplift novels "Utterly, utterly brilliant. Liu Cixin stands at the top tier of speculative fiction authors in any language. I hope we'll get to read more by Liu Cixin, and for now applaud this great entry."-Kim Stanley Robinson"Vivid, imaginative and rooted in cutting edge science, The Three-Body Problem ponders several Big Questions of our time. Ken Liu's excellent translation combines fluid clarity with a continuous view into Chinese worldviews, adding to the fun and making this the best kind of science fiction, familiar but strange all at the same time. ![]() It is wonderful to read this state-of-the-art example of Chinese science fiction, which sweeps from the historical trauma of the Cultural Revolution to the cosmic trauma of alien contact with an immense narrative energy. First edition, first printing with full number line. ![]() Fine in fine dust jacket with very light edge wear and mylar sleeve. ![]() ![]() Seek out more “chow.” Repeat as necessary. ![]() Led by their hero, Mister Spook, and their chief scientist, Professor Garbanzo, the beans lead a simple life: Seek out “chow.” Eat “chow.” Goof-off when they can. Previously, in Tales Of The Beanworld: So, somewhere in the greater multiverse lies the Beanworld, a small island in the midst of an ocean of something wherein exist several unique and remarkable species, including a race that seems to be living, ambulatory beans. Publisher: Beanworld Press/Eclipse PublishingĬover Price: $1.50 (Current Near-Mint Pricing: $3.00) “When life gives you lemons, sometimes you have to go read about beans…” I scanned my wall of comics looking for a suitable replacement, and my eyes immediately locked on the box marked “Howard The Duck/Tales Of The Beanworld/Zot!” and remembered something that my grandfather probably never actually said: I had a completely different Retro Review on tap for today, which (due to a series of circumstances filled with annoyance and vitriol probably best left undiscussed) will have to be postponed to a later date. ![]() Or – “The Viewers Are Those Who Make The Painting…” ![]() |