**50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLAMario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.**With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the...

What will it take to see a fresh wave of God’s power crash over the nations?The earth is shaking. The church is suffering from compromise and powerlessness. People are desperate for solutions. The answer will not come from a president; it can only come from a people who know how to bring Heaven to Earth.Could it be that you are the key to unlocking the move of God in this generation?Mario Murillo is recognized as a dynamic evangelist whose ...

If you're a JavaScript developer interested in a deeper understanding of how to create and design Node.js applications, this is the book for you.

From stripteases to spy cams, the women vying for bachelor Igarashi's affection have been through it all. But in this series finale, their would-be husband has one last surprise left as he dives in front of a murderer's knife to protect Yuuna! Meanwhile, a crazed Azuma attempts to continue the competition even while their billionaire lies bleeding on the floor. Will the admins interfere to save Yuuna or is she on her own?

Are you ready to take control of your career and turn your expertise into a profitable consulting business?Expert to Entrepreneur is a step-by-step guide designed to help professionals transition from employees to successful business owners. Whether you are leaving the corporate world, pivoting into self-employment, or looking to refine your consulting practice, this book provides the clarity, tools, and strategies you need to attract clients and grow a sustainable...

Experience the delicious flavors and warm memories of a great Italian American community with this irresistible cookbook.Arthur Avenue winds its way through the heart of the Bronx. Known to many as the "real Little Italy," the storied Arthur Avenue neighborhood has been home to a vibrant community of Italian-Americans for over a hundred years. Today, this area continues to thrive as visitors and residents stop to buy a fresh, crusty loaf of bread; to enjoy a meal at...

Video games are considered by many to be just entertainment-essentially void of skillful, artistic intervention. But as any gamer knows, there's incredible technical and graphic talent behind even a flickering Gameboy screen.You may have never heard Shigeru Miyamoto's name, but you've probably spent many a lazy afternoon absorbed in his work. Joining Nintendo as a video game designer in the late 1970s, Miyamoto created the powerhouse franchises Super Mario Bros., The L...

A Munich ex-pat retires to Sicily where she uncovers romance and murder in this humorous mystery series debut."To the ranks of amateur sleuths, from Miss Marple to Jessica Fletcher, welcome Auntie Poldi." — Newsday"Break out the prosecco! There's a new detective in town—and she's sixty, sexy, wise, and utterly adorable." — People magazineOn her si...

This Open Access book explores questions such as why and how did the first biological cells appear? And then complex organisms, brains, societies and –now– connected human societies? Physicists have good models for describing the evolution of the universe since the Big Bang, but can we apply the same concepts to the evolution of aggregated matter –living matter included? The Amazing Journey analyzes the latest results in chemistry, biology, neuroscience, anthropology and sociology...

A gripping historical mystery in which a young leader is thrust into a world of murky politics and dark secrets, written by award-winning BAFTA scriptwriter and film director, Mario Theodorou.London, 1904.Edward VII sits on the throne, the economy is faltering, and one of the youngest Prime Ministers in history has been thrust into office on the crest of a populist wave. Battling self-doubt and fierce opposition within the Commons, Felix Grey is plunged into a world of murk...

We all make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect. Not even some of the greatest geniuses in history, as Mario Livio tells us in this marvelous story of scientific error and breakthrough.Charles Darwin, William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), Linus Pauling, Fred Hoyle, and Albert Einstein were all brilliant scientists. Each made groundbreaking contributions to his field - but each also stumbled badly. Darwin’s theory of natural selection shouldn’t have worked, according to the prevailing beliefs of hi...

Discover the secrets to drawing manga!You can draw manga! And you'll have fun doing it as you create dozens of guys and girls in a variety of costumes. The easy lessons in this book make drawing in the world's most popular style as easy as picking up a pencil.Start with the basics of drawing heads and bodies, then learn ways to customize each character, from the looks on their faces to the clothes they're wearing. Make your people old or young, happy or ang...