Plus d’un million de livres à portée de main !
Bookbot

Jim Miller

    Cet auteur puise dans une riche diversité d'expériences de vie, ayant été pilote, psychologue, officier de l'armée de l'air et propriétaire de restaurant. Ses voyages l'ont mené aux quatre coins du globe, où il a rencontré la nature unique et changeante des gens, des présidents et dirigeants étrangers aux agents des services secrets. Il apporte une perspective singulière façonnée par son expérience dans l'aviation, y compris ses opérations de transport aérien présidentiel. Son dernier ouvrage évoque ses racines dans les collines des Appalaches, explorant les histoires colorées, quoique violentes, de ses habitants.

    The Past in Question
    Last Days in Ocean Beach
    The Dam Builders
    The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics
    Budgeting Doesn't Have to Suck: For Young Adults Who Want More Money
    Story Land
    • Story Land

      • 128pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      4,7(9)Évaluer

      The evolution of a quaint children's park in Glen, inspired by storybook dolls, showcases the blend of innovation and community spirit that led to its enduring success. Established in 1954 amidst changing vacation trends, Story Land has thrived for over 50 years, attracting families who seek to create lasting memories across generations. This photograph collection captures the park's unique beginnings and the entrepreneurial spirit that helped it withstand economic and cultural shifts, making it a cherished destination in New England.

      Story Land
    • Focusing on personal finance empowerment, this guide offers practical strategies for budgeting without guilt. Jim Miller, an experienced accountant, shares insights from over 20 years of helping individuals and companies, presenting an updated edition that includes new sections and a chapter. Readers will find inspiration and actionable advice, transforming budgeting from a chore into a motivating experience. This book aims to energize readers, encouraging them to embrace their financial journey with confidence and enthusiasm.

      Budgeting Doesn't Have to Suck: For Young Adults Who Want More Money
    • The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics

      • 492pages
      • 18 heures de lecture
      5,0(1)Évaluer

      The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation. lt covers the key areas of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics and pragmatics but also contains terms from discourse analysis, stylistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, computational linguistics and corpus linguistics. It provides entries for 246 languages, including 'major' languages and languages regularly mentioned in research papers and textbooks. Features include cross-referencing between entries and extended entries on some terms. Where appropriate, entries contain illustrative examples from English and other languages and many provide etymologies bringing out the metaphors lying behind the technical terms. Also available is an electronic version of the dictionary which includes 'clickable' cross-referencing.

      The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics
    • This is a vivid account of the schemes which brought electricity to the Scottish Highlands between the end of World War II and 1975. Including eyewitness stories from many of the workers, it tells how the Board had to overcome adverse weather and thrawn geology, as well as political opposition. schovat popis

      The Dam Builders
    • Last Days in Ocean Beach

      • 124pages
      • 5 heures de lecture
      4,2(13)Évaluer

      Set against the backdrop of climate change, the narrative follows William, a scientist at the Center for Extinction Studies, as he grapples with the urgency of his mission amidst public indifference. His journey intertwines with the eclectic residents of his Ocean Beach apartment complex, each character embodying a quest for meaning and connection. This poignant tale blends themes of grief, love, and community, evoking a sense of melancholy and resilience, likened to a blues song that captures the essence of a beach party at the world's end.

      Last Days in Ocean Beach
    • Examines the relationship between national history, identity, and politics in twentieth-century Macedonia. This work focuses on the reverberating power of events surrounding an armed uprising in August 1903, when a revolutionary organization challenged the forces of the Ottoman Empire by seizing control of the mountain town of Krusevo. schovat popis

      The Past in Question
    • Vienna

      Audition for Cold War

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,7(3)Évaluer

      Set against a backdrop of Cold War tension, the story follows American James Cole as he navigates a perilous landscape filled with espionage and betrayal. With Nazi scientists in Vienna poised to help Stalin develop an atomic bomb, Cole becomes the key obstacle in a high-stakes game. As he faces threats from the KGB, his own allies, and conflicting orders from his leaders, Cole must employ cunning and resourcefulness to prevent a catastrophic shift in global power.

      Vienna
    • Heavy Jets

      A Novel of Airlift Pilots During the Early Years of Jet Transports

      • 244pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      3,7(3)Évaluer

      The book explores the lives of military pilots during the jet age, highlighting their adventurous spirit and rebellious nature. These pilots, often overlooked in traditional narratives, embark on daring missions far from their commanders. Through their stories, readers gain insight into the thrill-seeking mentality and camaraderie that defined this unique era in aviation history.

      Heavy Jets
    • Werewolves Don't Cry

      • 282pages
      • 10 heures de lecture
      3,0(2)Évaluer

      John Wagner was a misfit, a bully, a man without a future until he discovered he wasn’t a man at all. He was genetically a Lycan, part werewolf, part human. Taken in and tutored by an organization that protected others like him, they now faced a real threat from a group of demon-hunting killer monks who had sworn to rid the world of his kind.

      Werewolves Don't Cry