Wrinkles in Electric Lighting is a comprehensive and practical guide authored by Vincent Stephen, first published in 1894. This book serves as an invaluable resource for electricians, engineers, and anyone interested in the rapidly evolving field of electric lighting during the late 19th century. Drawing from the author's extensive experience, the book offers a wealth of practical tips, troubleshooting advice, and innovative solutions—referred to as wrinkles—to common and complex problems ...

“Exhibition Extraordinary!” So began the poster advertising the professional debut of Simon Grundt, formerly of the Lincoln School for the Feeble-minded. How the police could choose Simon to solve the murder of Casimer Jech, rare bookdealer, is a tale only Harry Stephen Keeler could have chronicled. Before it’s done you’ll meet ex-con Luke McCracken, ’bo Tom Steever, landlady Sadie Hippolyte, inventor Dirk Mattox and his fiancée Iolanthe Silverthorne, and wealthy gad-about-town Oliver Oliv...

Love Bank identifies the necessity to connect with the true nature of our unique existence in this planet EARTH. It stresses the potency in abiding by the model implanted within HUMANS passed down from generation to generation by thread

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA landmark volume in science writing by one of the great minds of our time, Stephen Hawking’s book explores such profound questions as: How did the universe begin—and what made its start possible? Does time always flow forward? Is the universe unending—or are there boundaries? Are there other dimensions in space? What will happen when it all ends?Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time pl...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this tour de force from the undisputed King of Horror, a young family confronts an unspeakable evil in the harsh isolation of winter in the Rocky Mountains.“An undisputed master of suspense and terror.” —The Washington PostJack Torrance’s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he’ll have plenty of tim...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unloc...

Life is much too short to give any real amount of f*cks.Who is this book for?People who give too many f*cks to things they shouldn’t give a f*ck about. You have a finite amount of f*cks, spend them wisely.This book contains the word f*ck over 44 thousand times, which is a world record**Probably, I don’t give a f*ck if that’s true or not and I couldn’t be f*cked to count them.

**Winner of the FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardNamed a Best Book of 2025 by The Economist“Framed as a biography of Jensen Huang, the only CEO Nvidia has ever had, the book is also something more interesting and revealing: a window onto the intellectual, cultural, and economic ecosystem that has led to the emergence of superpowerful AI.” —James Surowiecki, The Atlantic“A lively biography . . . The story of how Nvidia became the hott...

STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' TimesDiscover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .___________No one loves and quarrels, desi...

Defying the Dragon tells a remarkable story of audacity: of how the people of Hong Kong challenged the PRC’s authority, just as its president reached the height of his powers. Is Xi’s China as unshakeable as it seems? What are its real interests in Hong Kong? Why are Beijing’s time-honoured means of control no longer working there? And where does this leave Hongkongers themselves? Stephen Vines has lived in Hong Kong for over three decades. His book shrewdly unpacks the Hong Kong–China rel...

Have a wonderful time experiencing The Land of Rising Sun!Here's a quick way enjoy your travel to Tokyo!Are you planning to go to Tokyo and looking for good ways to enjoy it?Japan is a wonderful country to travel to. And on its capital Tokyo, the possibilities of enjoying your stay are endless.This book shows you how to enjoy Tokyo the best way. It has the tips that guides you and maximize your time and enjoy your stay to the fullest.Here are some of the Tok...

The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up...and be hungry for more!Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable! They both love water slides. They both are friends with Hot Dog and Hamburger. In fact, maybe they should have a debate and ge...