Tattoos of Power #1 - The Ink Finds Them - Set in the world of InkarnationIn a city shadowed by a growing breach between worlds, three friends bear the Tattoos of Power—mystical marks that grant extraordinary abilities forged at the crossroads of magic and science. Mark, a steadfast paladin clad in armor, stands as the protector. Lisa, a cunning rogue, moves unseen to acquire what is needed. Emma, an academic and wizard, wrestles with the delicate balance between control and surren...

Such Great Heights brings together 75 of David Allen's best columns from the pages of the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin from 2011 to 2015. Go exploring with the Inland Empire's best-known chronicler as he gets the scoop on local mainstay Vince's Spaghetti and introduces you to the Scripps College student who became Twin Peaks' Log Lady.Consult a map as you marvel at how the surf song "Wipe Out" originated in Cucamonga and Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention...

What began as one man's experiment has become humanity's nightmare—a cautionary tale of technology outpacing ethical constraints.One man's creation. A city's destruction.In the heart of Manhattan, a scientific experiment gone awry has unleashed a relentless horde of mutated rats, each evolving with terrifying intelligence and a thirst for domination. As chaos reigns and the city teeters on the edge of oblivion, a diverse group of survivors must navigate the haunted streets,...

Getting Things Done ...in 30 minutes is the essential guide to quickly understanding the important lessons on productivity outlined in the best-selling book, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. In Getting Things Done, author David Allen offers concrete knowledge on how to vastly increase productivity, for both individuals and entire organizations. Through decades of experience, Allen has devised foolproof strategies for getting things done. Getting Things Done shows y...

The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations—more than 4,600 in total—...

When a mathematician encounters an impossible library containing the complete record of his life, curiosity gives way to unease. The books are meticulous and intimate, cataloging not only his past, but his apparent future.As the library’s logic begins to intrude on the world beyond its walls, friendships strain, ordinary choices grow charged, and knowledge itself starts to feel dangerous. What begins as an intellectual puzzle slowly becomes a personal and moral reckoning.Blen...

Three college friends—thought they'd found the perfect summer getaway: a secluded cabin beside a pristine mountain lake. What began as innocent relaxation quickly transformed into something primal when ancient lake-dwelling creatures sensed their presence. Night after night, each woman was drawn to the water's edge, experiencing pleasure beyond imagination as tentacled beings emerged from the depths to claim them. Now addicted to these otherworldly encounters, the women have stopped eating...

"In the aftermath of a devastating zombie apocalypse, survivors find solace and competition in a ramshackle bar where stories are currency and recognition is as valuable as survival. In a world fractured by danger, the monthly story night at The Last Call becomes a mix of camaraderie and rivalry, with contests showcasing extraordinary zombie kills and daring escapades. But when obsession with glory threatens to tear their fragile community apart, survivors must choose between individual ac...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Joy Luck Club comes a gorgeous and witty exploration of birding and nature. This inspiring work cultivates hope and connection, revealing the rhythms of our world and uncovering its beauty hidden in plain sight. • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley“Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days"The drawings and ...

**One of Daniel Pink's 13 Books to Read Before 30The book Lifehack calls "The Bible of business and personal productivity.""A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'"—Fast Company**Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, David Allen’s Getting Things Done has become one of the most influential business books of its era, and the ultimate book on personal organi...

The compelling true story of a hard-fought environmental win, set in motion by a tenacious government scientist and an unrelenting journalist—resulting in the polluting companies paying for the $1 billion, 20-year cleanup.Booklist raves, Paper Valley "is a compelling human-interest tale on par with Erin Brockovich and Jonathan Harr's A Civil Action."A 2024 selection by the Sierra Club, Wisconsin Chapter Book ClubWinner, Midwest Book...

Ideal for those new to development, the fourth edition of Professional Real Estate Development has been thoroughly updated to explain the latest on how to develop land and multifamily, office, industrial, and retail projects. Focusing on small-scale development, the authors provide practical information on feasibility analysis, design and construction, financing, marketing, and management. Tips and advice from more than 200 industry leaders help you learn the ropes and avoid mista...